Lauren Giraldo is snow bunny chic in her ski clothes. In a new social media post the influencer flaunts her amazing figure in a winter sportswear while vacationing in Aspen. “Quintessential aspen pookie,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the 26-year-old approach health and wellness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. 12-3-30 Treadmill Workout
When she was 24, Lauren made the 12-3-30 treadmill workout go viral. It involves setting the treadmill to a 12% incline and walking at 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes. She first shared the treadmill routine in a 2019 YouTube video, uploading it to Instagram and TikTok in 2020, where it went viral. In the clips she claimed that it helped her lose 30 pounds.
2. Yoga
Now a mom, Lauren revealed in one post that her “new obsession” was mommy and me yoga. Why should you try yoga? “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” says Harvard Health. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”
3. Horseback Riding
Lauren enjoys riding horses. “Arizona is in her slay era,” she captioned a post of herself horseback. According to the American Heart Association, riding horses is great for your health. Not only does it boost cardiovascular health, but builds core strength, burns calories, and lowers blood pressure. It is also great for your mental health as it helps relax you.
4. Hiking with the Dog
Lauren also enjoys hiking with her dog, referring to it as “natures 12,3,30,” in an Instagram caption. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:
- Building stronger muscles and bones
- Improving your sense of balance
- Improving your heart health
- Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems
5. Energy Drinks
Lauren relies on caffeine in the form of Celsius energy drinks to fuel her workouts. “Energy drinks. It’s the gainz for me,” she captioned a post.
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