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Kat McNamara’s Latest Workout Challenge Has Fans Amazed—Here’s Why

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Kat McNamara is a successful actress. She is known for her role in fantasy and superhero projects like Shadowhunters, Girl vs. Monster, and Arrow. McNamara just shared her fitness challenge for the year on Instagram. In a recent video, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. McNamara received a lot of praise in the comments. She captioned the post, “Switching it up!💥New year, new workout adventure! Thanks @laurajquinn for once again putting me through my paces! 🤣 We’ve come a long way from ballet to @alo! 🩰”


She Does Pilates

McNamara is seen doing Pilates in her Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice may help you recover from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. It may also help you establish a healthy baseline, so that when those injuries or issues arise, you’re able to bounce back faster.”

She Boxes

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McNamara shared some of the things she did to stay in shape for Shadowhunters in an interview with Women’s Health. One thing she did was box. “It builds the shape of muscles I needed to look like a fighter, and it's just plain fun," she says.” Boxing has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Regular physical activity, including boxing, can lower your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.”

She Does Leg Workouts

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she doesn’t skip leg day. "I know most people hate leg day, but I kinda love it. It's what makes me feel strongest." Piedmont says that leg workouts are extremely important. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance.”

She Does HIIT

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While on Shadowhunters, McNamara did a lot of HIIT. "In order to do the fight scenes, I needed a lot of upper body strength because I would be holding weapons all day," she says to Women’s Health. "High intensity interval training turned out to be the perfect thing for me. I was able to keep up my cardio stamina and build upon that so I could do the fight scenes, which are basically just sprints."

She Consistent

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to stay consistent with her workouts. “There were days when I was tired. There were days when the last thing I wanted to do was pick up a weight...but I just had to physically get myself there—to take a deep breath and remember why I was doing it and why I was there. I think that can go for any kind of physical goal that someone has—half the battle is the mental battle.”

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Kaytlin “Katniss” Neil in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shows Off "Custom Workouts"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Kaytlin “Katniss” Neil is sharing details about her personal training services with her followers – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the MMA fighter shows off her amazing body in a two-piece exercise set while discussing “custom workouts” – and drives her followers wild. “You look sooo good 😍,” commented one of them. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. Walking Backwards

Kaytlin does cardio and even walks backwards. “Here’s how to walk backwards!” she wrote in a post. “5-10 mins before a workout for a warm up. 20-30 mins for some LISS cardio. Start with level one and see how your knees feel! Then progress through the levels once one level feels comfortable on your knees. NEVER push through knee pain.”

2. Creatine

Kaytlin takes creatine, answering her followers' questions in a post. “When should I take creatine? Doesn’t matter when, as long as you consistently take it every day. Should I take it on days I don’t workout? Yes. Every. Day. Can women take creatine? Yes & they should! Every day. Can I take creatine if I don’t workout? Yes, it doesn’t just help with gym performance, it also is great for brain health. Why take creatine? It helps with energy, power, strength, endurance & brain health. It’s one of the most studied & safest supplements out there & with amazing benefits for taking it,” she writes.

3. How She Started MMA

“I grew up doing dance, gymnastics, and cheerleading. I made varsity as a freshman, my cheerleading team took first place at every single competition that we went to. I was captain my senior year. So, I thought I was set when I went and tried out for the college team, and then when I went and didn’t see my name on the list I was like, “What the heck? What do I do now?” I knew I wanted to stay active and compete in something. So, I was thinking CrossFit or body building. I actually did a couple of body building shows, but I did not like it, I did not like the diet. So, my friends happened to take me to MMA fights my freshman year of college and there was one women’s fight on the card, and I was like, “I’m doing that.” So then after that, I found a gym and started training, and it’s been 10 years now,” Kaytlin told UFC about how she got into martial arts.

4. Ab Workout

Kaytlin recently shared an ab working. She recommends adding “this to the end of your next workout,” she writes in a post. “Set a timer for 4 mins. Complete 20 reps of each exercise (10 each side) Repeat exercises as many times as you can in 4 mins! If you’re feeling spicy, take a 1 min break and repeat it!” she says.

-Plank Toe Taps

-Single Leg V-Ups

-Crossbody Mountain Climbers

-Crunch Heel Taps

5. Martial Arts

While “everyday is different” with her training, “a typical day of training is going to team practice, where we focus on mma,” she says. This includes “striking, mma wrestling, mma grappling then I’ll try to go to 1 or 2 other training sessions whether that is,” she told Century Martial Arts. Also, “boxing, muay thai, or jujitsu and squeeze in 45-60 minutes of strength training.”

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Kim Kardashian is always at the forefront of whatever the next big thing is—and these days she is showing the incredible benefits of strength training to millions of fans and followers. The entrepreneur shares frequent videos and updates of her weight-lifting workouts, proving that strong and toned is the ultimate goal. Kardashian works hard and is disciplined about her exercise routine—here’s how she does it, and how you can do it too.


1. The Workout

Kardashian works out for two hours, five to six times a week with personal trainer Senada Greca. Her goal is to build muscle through strength training. “The hardest working woman in the room!” Greca captioned an Instagram post. “Yes you heard that right! It’s my honor to be training with Kim and to see the person that she truly is: hard working, dedicated, consistent and caring. She puts in the work for 2 hours and never complains even when I push her past what she would think are her limits. I know the strength that lays within her, and now, together, we’re working on Kim stepping into her strength. So excited about this journey.”

2. Why She Loves It

Kardashian’s focus is on being strong and fit—and says lifting weights has changed her life. "We lift weights for two hours daily and do five or six days a week. My goal was to gain muscle and be strong and I see such a difference already," she captioned an Instagram video of herself doing a split stance. "I'm proud of our commitment together. It always starts with small goals.”

3. Why You Will Love It

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The pros of weightlifting and strength training—especially for women—cannot be overstated. Lifting weights not only benefits muscle strength and bone health, it has mental health benefits, and helps build a beautifully toned physique. “Resistance training increases bone density and therefore decreases the chances of women and men developing osteoporosis later on in life,” personal trainer Tom Mans tells The Independent. “Unlike fat loss, which takes a lot of time and patience, strength in the gym can increase on a week-by-week basis, especially in the first five to six months of training. My female clients get a massive confidence boost when they know they can lift more than most men of the same age in the gym.”

4. Safety First

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As with any new workout, exercise caution. “If you have a chronic condition, or if you're older than age 40 and you haven't been active recently, check with your doctor before beginning a strength training or aerobic fitness program,” say the experts at the Mayo Clinic. “Before beginning strength training, consider warming up with brisk walking or another aerobic activity for five or 10 minutes. Cold muscles are more prone to injury than are warm muscles. Choose a weight or resistance level heavy enough to tire your muscles after about 12 to 15 repetitions. When you can easily do more repetitions of a certain exercise, gradually increase the weight or resistance.”

5. This Writer Tried It

Writer Monica Greep tried Kardashian’s workout and detailed her experience in an article for Newsweek. Her conclusion? The frequency and intensity of the workouts (which included a reformer Pilates session) is hard work—and probably a little unrealistic for the average person. “I am totally exhausted. No surprise here, but a Kim Kardashian-style fitness routine is hard. I do feel great and very much like I've achieved something, but the thought of doing this all again tomorrow fills me with nothing but dread and fear. Honestly, I think if your full-time job includes looking a certain way, then this workout is great—it's intense, relatively interesting and I'm sure over time would get some great results.”

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Anyone who has watched Carrie Underwood perform live will understand why her exercise routine is so hardcore—it takes a huge amount of stamina and endurance, not to mention basic fitness, to perform on stage night after night. But how exactly does she do it? Underwood’s personal trainer breaks down exactly what her workouts look like, why they are so effective, and how the singer prioritizes her health and wellness. Read on to find out exactly how it’s done.


1. Full-Body Workout

Underwood’s long-time personal trainer Eve Overland says the singer has an incredible work ethic when it comes to her training. "Even though the touring life is high-demand and schedules are crazy, we have a set routine and can guarantee that time together," Overland tells Women’s Health. "Carrie prioritizes her time to work out. That is her 'me time' to do something she truly enjoys and to start her day on a positive note. Carrie is always up for a challenge… She loves to push her body. She continues to grow by trying new things and practices until it is mastered. She is a machine." Here is part of Underwood’s routine Overland shared:

Warm up: 15-minute jog or hill walk

Cardio round: Perform 3-4 rounds—30 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest. Rest 30 seconds in between rounds.

  1. Toe taps
  2. Box squat
  3. Touchdowns
  4. Box jump

Superset #1: Perform 3 rounds, resting for 60 seconds between each round and 10 seconds (or longer if you need!) between each exercise. For bilateral exercises, don't forget to repeat on left side before moving on.

  1. Pullup (5 reps)
  2. Kneeling single-arm cable lat pulldown on right side (10 reps)
  3. Renegade dumbbell row (10-12 reps)
  4. Right forearm plank thread-the-needle (30 seconds)

Cardio burst: Perform 1-3 rounds of the following move—30 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest.

2. Why She Loves It

Underwood loves the physical benefits of her workouts, but also appreciates the mental ones. “It can be a challenge to exercise, especially when you’re having a rough year in the world,” she tells Prevention. “Yes, it would be easier to sit on my couch, but that’s not going to make me feel good and that’s not going to keep me healthy. I want to choose what’s best for me‚ so I just get up and do it... It’s so important on every level, not just from a physical standpoint because you want to do it to look good—that’s just a byproduct and it’s awesome when you’re feeling good about yourself—but for your mental and emotional wellbeing. Even if you’re getting up and going for a walk... there’s so many benefits to movement and working your body.”

3. Why You’ll Love It

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So why are full-body workouts like Underwood’s so effective? “The benefits of working everything at once is you combine cardio and strength training which has been shown to increase fat loss, burn more calories and reduce heart health risk factors,” Chris Antoni, founder of Tailor Made Fitness, tells GQ UK. “If you can only get to the gym three times a week, this helps maximize workout efficiency by covering all muscles, and gives you greater flexibility and variation in your workouts.”

4. How To Get Started

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Whether at home or at the gym, make sure to incorporate a variety of movements into your routine. “Full-body workouts can be an effective way to build muscle and strength, especially for beginners or for those who are short on time and want to get a lot of work done in a single session,” Anthony Maritato, trainer and founder of PT database choosept1st.com, tells GQ UK. “It's important to incorporate a variety of exercises and training modalities in order to achieve balanced physical development and avoid overuse injuries. Changing up your regular workout routine by doing a full-body workout every so often can give your body the stimulus it needs to work other muscle groups and spark new growth, and can help fight mental fatigue when you find yourself going through the motions.”

5. This Writer Tried It

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Writer Addison Aloian tried the full Underwood/Overland workout for herself and was surprised at how challenging it was. “Since I’m used to doing a lot of the same workouts each week based on my personal programming, I don’t always feel as exhausted as I’d like to,” she writes in an article for Women’s Health. “This workout was a breath of fresh air in that regard, though—with exhaustion comes actual results and strength. Not only did it incorporate a type of exercise I’m not used to doing as much (cardio), but the strength training exercises that I was used to doing were also harder than in my workouts.”

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Katy O’Brian in Workout Gear "Looks Amazing"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Katy O’Brian is showing off her guns for GQ. In a new photoshoot the Love Lies Bleeding star flexes for the cameras, flaunting her incredibly strong body. “You look amazing and most of us probably envy your shape,” commented one of her followers. Another added “good lawd 🔥.” How does the 35-year-old approach diet and fitness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. Battling Crohn’s Disease

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Katy battles Crohn’s disease, an autoimmune condition with symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal pain, and intense fatigue. “My symptoms started at least a year before my diagnosis when I suddenly lost 15 pounds. Then I was just so tired, to the point of feeling like I could barely function, especially after a bigger meal. Meanwhile, it wasn’t unusual for me to have diarrhea four times over the course of a 12-hour day of filming. I had no idea what was going on, so I chalked my GI issues and fatigue up to nerves,” she told Self. “Then there were some weird symptoms that you don’t typically think of as being part of Crohn’s: I developed open sores on the corner of my mouth; I started having night sweats; and when I experienced even the slightest surprise, it felt like a bolt of electricity was shooting through my body.”

2. Martial Arts

Aside from being an actress and writer, “martial arts instructor” is also on Katy’s resume. Studies confirm that the practice helps with balance, cognitive function and psychological health in addition to weight loss and physical fitness.

3. Strength Training

While filming Love Lies Bleeding, Katy spent two to three hours every day at the gym doing cardio and lifting. “My character, Jackie, is training for a bodybuilding competition, so in addition to filming gym scenes and some pretty intense action scenes, I had to work out for multiple hours every night once I got home,” she told the publication.

4. Watching Her Diet

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“Paying attention to how my body reacts to different things has been a game changer for me. I’ve had to just try different things and see how they affect me. For instance, I have issues with high-fat foods and spicy foods. (Although I have to admit, while I moderate how much spicy food I eat, I’m not ready to give it up completely.) I’ve also found that taking a multivitamin that includes a digestive enzyme before I eat a questionable meal tends to work really well,” Katy said about her diet. “The filmmakers did an amazing job of making sure I was taken care of on set. I had a nutritionist who was responsible for all my meals, which made it easy to eat really healthy and to avoid my trigger foods,” said Katy.

5. Lower-Intensity Cardio and Rest

“I also had a trainer who designed a program that prioritized sustainability; whereas I’d usually do martial arts as my cardio, in addition to lifting, he had me doing lower-intensity cardio and taking one day fully off per week,” Katy added.

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Celebrities have access to the gyms, fitness studios, and equipment—as well as the top trainers money can buy. This is why when they reveal all of their secrets, tips, and tricks to staying fit, we listen. Celebwell has compiled #fitspiration from the hardest bodies in Hollywood, who have prioritized physical fitness so that they can not only look great, but feel amazing as well. Read on to learn about how stars like Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, and Kim Kardashian stay in sensational shape, and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential Best Celebrity Bikini Photos Ever!


1. Jennifer Lopez Works Out “Harder and Smarter”

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Jennifer Lopez’s awe-inspired figure in her fifties is a true testament to her devotion to healthy living. In the May 2021 cover story of InStyle's The Beauty Issue, she revealed that she has majorly upped her fitness game as she has gotten older, focusing on quality not quantity. "In my 20s and 30s I used to work out but not like I do now. It's not that I work out more; I just work out harder and smarter. And it doesn't take me as long as it did in the past. I do it more for my health than I do for looks, which is funny. When you do things for the right reasons, you actually look better!"

2. Vanessa Hudgens Uses Group Fitness to Stay Motivated

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Vanessa Hudgens relies on the buddy system to stay motivated at the gym. "I'm the type of person that needs to be in a class," Vanessa told Popsugar. "I need someone telling me what to do, and I love being in a group environment because I'm very competitive, so it pushes me to work harder than I would if I was by myself." One of her favorite workouts is the incredibly hardcore boot camp style studio The Dogpound. "HOT GIRL SUMMER IN FULL EFFECT," the gym recently wrote on Instagram, sharing a video of Hudgens and singer GG Magree crushing their intense HIIT workout.

3. Halle Berry Makes Sure to Keep Evolving Her Fitness Regimen

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Halle Berry is committed to healthy living and continues evolving her fitness plan with trainer, Peter Lee Thomas."I've always been fit, and have always thought about fitness and taking care of my body. It's only changed in terms of how I've been adding to my fitness regimen," she told Harper's Bazaar. "It used to just be working out with weights, and then I got into Pilates, and then I got into yoga, and now I'm into martial arts." Another one of her secrets is her attitude toward exercise. "You just have to have the will and the desire," she recently told Harper's Bazaar about what it takes to stay fit. "And you have to make up your mind that it's important. That's the hard work that people have to do."

4. Kim Kardashian Focuses More On Weights, Less On Cardio

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In 2018, Kim Kardashian revealed that she was getting into her best shape ever with the help of a new trainer, Melissa Alcantara. "I’ve been working out really hardcore with a bodybuilder for one year. September is our one-year anniversary,” 37-year-old Kim told E! News, via People. “I work out about an hour-and-a-half every single day, heavy weights. I don’t do a lot of cardio." Her trainer later revealed details about their workout sessions to Women’s Health. "85% of our training is weight training, and the other 15 is made up of cardio." Recently, Kim shared on Instagram that she added treadmill sprints to her routine. treadmill sprints. "Been sprinting every day!" she wrote in an Instagram Story, with a video of herself running fast on the treadmill. "I've been seeing changes!"

5. Kate Hudson Is a Pilates Queen

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Kate Hudson does a mixture of workouts to maintain her super toned physique, but one of her go-tos has always been pilates. "I know I'm at my strongest is when I'm doing my Pilates because it never gets easier. The more you do Pilates the harder the things you can do become," she told Women’s Health. "I love how flexible I feel and I like what it does to the shape of my body."

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Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

Vegan food, vegan bacon, vegan cheese, vegan chocolate pudding

Claudia Romani/Instagram

Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

Claudia Romani/Instagram

A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

Photo of a Crunch Fitness

Claudia Romani/Instagram

Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”