Karena Dawn in Workout Gear Says "Wake Up and Choose Happiness"

Karena Dawn is the founder of Tone It Up and The Big Silence. She’s known as a wellness expert and writer. Dawn shared some mental health tips in a post on Instagram last month. She captioned it, “A mindset I wake up with every morning is… I have the choice to wake up and choose to have a good day, to have a day filled with love & light, kindness, fun. Not every day is going to be perfect, but it’s how you shift your mindset to go with the ups and downs and ultimately embrace change and growth.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karena Dawn stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Meditates

Dawn likes to meditate. She captioned this Instagram post, “It’s #MeditationMonday 🧘‍♀️ Taking time to meditate today to reduce stress, increase mindfulness, sleep better tonight & connect my mind + body. I’m super excited to be bringing you new meditation to your @toneitup app for the Summer Challenge.”

2. She Spends Time Outside

Dawn loves to spend time outside. She shared this video of herself doing so on Instagram. Dawn captioned it, “That one day this so far this year where the sun came briefly shining through the cold, the snow, and the rain to show us the glimpse of beauty that all seasons have. Let this inspire you to soak it ALL in! ✨I’ve been chatting w friends from the east to the west coasts and beyond who lose motivation during the winter months.”

3. She Circuit Trains

Dawn likes to circuit train to stay in shape. She shared this circuit on Instagram. In it, Dawn does workouts like shoulder presses and tricep curls. She captioned the post, “Happy Friday fam! Ending the week with this fun circuit workout you can do anywhere 🔥 Focus on slow, controlled movement, mind-body connection & your breath! Tag your workout buddy to try this workout this weekend.”

4. She Cold Plunges

Dawn likes to do cold plunges. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing one. She captioned the post, “Everyone’s doing it, so join me! I’ve been a cult fan of plunging for years. I’m sure you’ve heard of all things cold therapy + cold plunge for muscle recovery and inflammation🥶 but did you know the mental health benefits are endless and can directly reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression? ✨”

5. She is an Inspiration

Dawn wants to inspire other women, and she did so with this post for International Women’s Day. “Let’s celebrate International Womens Day (everyday),” she wrote in the caption. “Shout out to all of the powerful women out there. Praises and peace to every woman; daughter, wife, mother, sister, friend, founder. We are capable, resilient & unstoppable 💥If you’ve been going through it, and feel like you can’t do it. I’m here to tell you, you can. I know because I’ve been there and resilience is a superpower you hold. Through hard mental work and love for giving your best comes the breakthrough 💫 Ladies, let’s go!”

Dancer and fitness guru Julianne Hough is giving fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how intense—and very fun—training can be for the star. Hough, 35, shared a video of herself wearing black leggings and a matching crop top, during a dance rehearsal with the text “sounds dancers make” over the footage. “Whatever it takes, I guess! 🤷‍♀️,” she captioned the post. Hough is incredibly busy these days with hosting Dancing With the Stars—here’s how she stays fit and healthy.

1. Sleep and Nutrition

Hough loves spinning, hiking, weight training, and cardio, and obviously dance; frequently changing up her workouts depending on what her schedule looks like. “My rituals have to be slightly different,” she told Hamptons Magazine. “My biggest thing right now is I’m less concerned about [getting in] the right workout every day... Because I have so much movement in my life, the thing that I need right now is more sleep and healthy nutrition, so that is fueling me because I’m already moving a bunch. So I just look at it like, what is my life calling for right now?”

2. Morning Workouts

Hough makes a point of carving out time for herself first thing in the day. “A lot of people put work and other things before personal time but then are too exhausted at the end of the day to do anything for themselves,” she told PopSugar. “I believe that whatever it is you decide to do for yourself, whether it’s yoga, painting, or cooking, it’s best to do it in the morning so that you can feel inspired and energized for your day ahead. You can give more of yourself to your work and to others once you’ve given yourself some attention.”

3. Less Is More

Hough takes good care of her skin, and wears as little makeup as possible on a day-to-day basis. “I always start with skin, so my EltaMD sunscreen is really important to me,” she told Women’s Health. “I love lip balm, so Laneige is a lip balm that I really love. It's like a mask, it's so thick. I love making sure my environment is like, candles lit or incense burning, just to create the experience and get my mindset in a really calming way, so I can self-regulate before I get crazy again with work stuff.”

4. Blonde Hair Care Tips

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Hough is careful about the products she uses on her hair. “So here’s the lowdown. If you’re blonde, your hair tends to get a little brassy, so you can use a purple shampoo to revive your hue,” she told PopSugar. “But sometimes if you leave it in too long, your hair can turn slightly gray. In order to get that brassy color out, you can rinse your hair with some dish soap, and it'll cancel out that ashy hue. It’s not something I recommended doing often or in place of your shampoo, but it definitely helps in an emergency.

5. Her Own Wellness Brand

Hough started her wellness brand Kinrgy to help others with their health from a holistic standpoint. “The reason why I started Kinrgy in general was for my own growth and transformation and how dance really helped me with my own anxieties,” she told Women’s Health. “What it did for me, I wanted to share that with people. It gives permission to be fully expressed for your own unique version of who you are, that there is no right or wrong way to do anything. There is no perfection, it's about expression.”

Anna Victoria, a celebrated fitness influencer and creator of the BodyLura app, continues to inspire women worldwide with her empowering approach to health and fitness. Known for her authenticity and relatable content, Anna shares more than just workouts; she provides valuable insights into mental health, body positivity, and the importance of resilience. Whether she's offering inspiration on how to talk about body image with children, encouraging her followers to embrace their bodies postpartum, or motivating them to stay consistent with their fitness goals, Anna's message is clear: success in health and fitness requires both mental and physical strength. In this article, we explore some of Anna Victoria's key lifestyle tips and advice, revealing how she maintains her motivation and helps others do the same.

1. She Shared This Inspiration

Anna Victoria passionately advocates for a healthier and more positive way to talk about bodies, especially in front of children. Drawing from her decade-long experience as a personal trainer, Anna highlights how the words and attitudes expressed by adults can significantly impact a child's self-esteem and body image. She encourages her followers to focus on discussing the body in terms of its strength, energy, and capabilities rather than appearance. While acknowledging the challenges of changing ingrained habits, she stresses the importance of this shift, emphasizing that our worth goes far beyond our physical form. Anna invites her community to reflect on their own experiences and to be mindful of the influence they have on the next generation, making a powerful case for promoting confidence and a healthy relationship with food and exercise.

2. She Enters “Robot Mode”

Anna Victoria shares a straightforward but powerful strategy for sticking to a workout routine: entering "Robot Mode." She explains that the key to consistency is not overthinking the workout, especially as the scheduled time approaches, even if it’s as early as 6 am. By channeling "Robot Mode," you bypass the temptation to procrastinate and simply get moving, without giving yourself the chance to talk yourself out of it. Anna emphasizes that having a clear workout plan helps maintain this momentum, which is why she created the BodyLura app—offering quick, effective workouts and a supportive community. She encourages her followers to adopt this no-nonsense approach to ensure they stay on track and achieve their fitness goals.

3. She Has This to Say About Body Fat

Anna Victoria has a refreshingly balanced perspective on body fat, especially in the context of postpartum recovery. She shares that while she enjoys tracking her progress with tools like DEXA scans, which provide detailed information about body composition, she doesn't stress over the numbers. For Anna, the focus is on health and well-being rather than achieving a specific body fat percentage. She reminds her followers that lower body fat doesn't always equate to better health, especially if extreme methods are used to achieve it. Anna emphasizes the importance of nourishing the body, staying active, and being patient with oneself, particularly during the postpartum period. Her message is clear: love your body at every stage and focus on building strength and health rather than chasing an arbitrary number.

4. If You Miss a Workout…

Anna Victoria understands that life doesn't always go as planned, and sometimes, workout schedules get disrupted. However, she firmly believes that it's never too late to get moving. In a motivating post, she encourages her followers not to give up on their fitness goals just because they missed their ideal workout time. Instead, she urges them to squeeze in a workout whenever they can, even if it means doing it later in the day. Anna assures that the post-workout boost in energy and mood is worth the effort, and it helps in managing all other aspects of life more effectively. Her advice is simple: prioritize your well-being, even on the busiest of days, because taking care of yourself enables you to better care for everything else.

5. She Says “Fight for It!”

Anna Victoria’s rallying cry, “Fight for It,” encapsulates her approach to fitness and life. She recently announced a 12-week challenge through her BodyLura app, designed to reignite motivation and help participants achieve their fitness goals. After a summer break in Italy, where she found it challenging to maintain her routine while traveling with her kids, Anna is ready to get back on track and is inviting her followers to join her. She emphasizes that staying fit and healthy requires effort and determination, especially when no one else can do it for you. By encouraging her community to fight for their goals, Anna fosters a spirit of resilience and commitment, making it clear that with the right mindset, anything is possible.

Alison Brie is celebrating a major milestone in her fitness journey. The Mad Men actress, 41, shared pictures of herself wearing black leggings and a gray sports bra, holding gold ‘100’ balloons that were presented to her as a surprise congratulations. “Celebrated 100 classes @formapilatesla with surprise balloons!! (and a killer ab and glute series🥵😛) Thanks for the time under tension, gals!” she captioned the post. Here’s what Brie’s health and wellness routine looks like in her 40s.

1. Working Out To Feel Good

Brie notices a difference in her mood when she doesn’t exercise. “On days that I work out, I feel good—I feel confident I feel strong and calm,” she told Well+Good. "On days that I don't work out I feel a little untethered and a little grouchy, so it's a real priority to me, no matter where I am. I've done workouts in my trailer at work when I had a 30 minute break. I just feel like, it's good to find that time. It's good for your health, and it's good for your mind.”

2. Rise Nation and Peloton

Brie likes doing Rise Nation and Peloton workouts in Los Angeles, and Devin Wiggins and Claire P. Thomas when she wants to do an at-home workout. "I seldom do the exact thing that they're doing,” she told Well+Good. “But I kind of look at it, and mix and match those with a running list that I already keep in my phone of certain exercises that I can do on my own.”

3. Glow Training

Training for her role as Ruth Wilder in GLOW took Brie’s fitness to another level. "I have never considered myself an athletic person until I started working on GLOW. We do a month of wrestling training before shooting every season of GLOW," she told ET. "That's all of the women in the ring. Three hours a day, five days a week. And that was also incredibly empowering. Learning that your body is capable of so much more than you ever expected is pretty life-changing for me."

4. Food Is Not the Enemy

Brie changed her approach to fitness, now focusing on being strong and healthy over being as small as possible. “More than anything, I think, [with] my trainers, we honed in on healthy eating and not considering food the enemy,” she told ET. “ So it's much better for me to do something, have a lifestyle where I live in a healthy way and I work out in a way that makes me feel strong and powerful and I eat food. But I eat healthy food and sometimes I eat unhealthy food and it's fine."

5. Self-Care Routine

Brie uses Epsom salts and CBD to relax. "For muscle recovery, Epsom salts and CBD are a big part of my routine," she told Well+Good. "My husband [actor Dave Franco] and I usually will take a lazy Sunday. We're very serious about our lazy Sundays—the goal is to not leave the house at all. We do next to nothing."

Tracey Edmonds is reminding fans and followers about what’s most important in life. Edmonds, 57, shared a picture of herself looking stunning in black leggings and a matching tank top, posing by the pool. “Happy Wellness Wednesday Fam! The best things in life are NOT material things! Focus on and appreciate your inner peace and good people. Love, peace, and happiness are what's PRICELESS! Sending you love! ✌🏽❤️,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Edmonds’ health and wellness regimen is helping her thrive in her 50s.

1. Lemon Water and Smoothies

Edmonds starters the day with lemon water and a superfood smoothie. “I begin every morning by drinking lukewarm lemon water which cleanses the system, builds the immune system, aids in digestion, and much more,” she told The Eden Magazine. “I also consume a morning health smoothie, which includes superfoods such as blueberries, turmeric, chlorella, coconut water, chia and hemp seeds, and a few others.”

2. Wellness Brand

Edmonds started her lifestyle brand Alrightnow to share her wellness mantra with the world. “I believe that everything in your life can be all right if you make the right lifestyle choices,” she told The Eden Magazine. “Through the Alrightnow site, we are providing tools to make sure that every aspect of your life: your mind, body, spirit, family, relationships, career, etc. can be “all right” and thrive. We want you to live your best life and we are sharing tools that can help you achieve that goal. As far as the actual name, Alrightnow, All Right Now is my alma mater, Stanford University’s theme song, but I changed the spelling a little to clear the name.”

3. Vibration Plates

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Edmonds uses vibration plates as part of her wellness routine. “I work out on a vibration fitness machine every morning, the ones with the metal plates,” she told The Eden Magazine. “They are amazing. I do 30 minutes a day, 10 minutes of the cardio setting, 10 minutes of the weight training setting, and 10 minutes of the detox setting. These machines tone your body, build muscle density, get your energy flowing, and put you on a higher vibration to start your day. When I finish my vibration workout, I am charged and ready to go... I also have a sauna that I use a few times a week to sweat out the toxins and re-energize. I love to meditate inside there. It’s a great space to be completely quiet and isolated from the rest of the world.”

4. Feeling Blessed

Edmonds approaches life with a glass-half-full philosophy. "I’ve been very blessed in my life and career, but everyone experiences struggle at some point," she told VoyageLA. "I always use setbacks as learning lessons. My toughest time was after the death of my parents, but being surrounded by loving family and friends, and lots of prayer and meditation helped me pull through."

5. Yoga and Running

Edmonds enjoys yoga sessions and running on the treadmill. “I’ve always loved staying in shape and fitness routines that incorporate flexibility and balance,” she told Tinseltown Mom. “I did a lot of Pilates for about 20 years and switched over to Yoga a few years ago. My routine now is running on the treadmill for 20-30 minutes to get cardio in and then practicing yoga in the evening to ‘wind down’ and de-stress.”