Lucy Hale in Workout Gear Has Workout Glow With Pretty Little Liars Pal

Lucy Hale is working up a sweat with Sasha Pietierse. In a new social media post the Pretty Little Liars pals hit the Alo gym for a workout session, showing off their amazing figures in workout gear. Lucy shared the image via her Instagram Stories. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Eating Disorder Recovery

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Hale is very open about her eating disorder battles in her teens "That's the only thing I could think of that started this obsession with movement," she said on the Diary of a CEO with Steven Barlett podcast. "And then I saw my body kind of change and then I started restricting eating, and then it became...it slowly just grew and grew to something that I could not enjoy life. I could not have a conversation. I could not focus on anything."

2. Pescatarian Diet

Lucy tries to stick to things that swim when it comes to her diet. “I mainly follow a pescatarian diet,” Lucy dished to People. “I don’t even like to say diet, just a pescatarian lifestyle. I don’t do dairy and I try to cut back on processed stuff. I typically like to prepare all my food so I know what I’m getting.”

3. Exercise for Mental Health

[instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BsZbfAegBjA/Lucy loves to exercise. “I think the more things you try and the more active you become, the more confident and comfortable you become with yourself,” she told People. “I’m much happier, my mood is better when I’m consistently working out. I’m just one of those weirdos who likes working out. I really enjoy it.” expand=1 site_id=26817431]

4. Surfing

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Lucy also enjoys surfing. According to the Australian government’s Better Health, surfing provides many health benefits including cardiovascular fitness from paddling, shoulder and back strength, which also strengthens from the paddling, and leg and core strength. “Once you’re standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up,” they say.

5. Pilates

“I just discovered Pilates. My butt has never been higher, and my abs have never been stronger. Our bodies are so amazing and resilient, and we don't give them enough credit. I spent much of my teen years and early 20s not loving my body and not being good to it. I'm trying to make up for that because we get only one body. We have to take care of our temple,” Lucy told Shape. Why is pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic there are lots of benefits to the workout, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

6. Strength Training

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"I do a lot of strength training because I like to feel strong,” Lucy told Shape. I'm 5-foot-2, but I like to feel like a badass and to know that I could kick someone's ass. So I do pull-ups and do squats with the big-boy weights. I even flipped one of those big tires once.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

Lucy Hale is best known for her roles on shows like Pretty Little Liars, Bionic Woman, Ragdoll and Katy Keene. She’s also a singer, having appeared on American Juniors and starred in the musical movie, A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song. Hale recently shared a stunning new photo on her Instagram story. In it, she sat on a balcony in a white and black striped swimsuit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lucy Hale stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She’s More Confident

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Hale opened up about her wellness routine in an interview with Shape. In it, she talked about how she developed her confidence. "For much of my life, I thought I had to be cute and sit there. That's so boring. I've developed more confidence because I realize I'm more than the way I look. One day, I was like, ‘Wait, I'm a good person. I work really hard. I've been given gifts. I'm smart. I can have good conversations.’"

2. She’s Reduced Her Skincare

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Hale has amazing skin, and it is important for her to take care of it. She tells Shape that she has simplified her routine. “For my skin care, I've had to simplify it. The older I get, the more sensitive my skin is — which was so devastating to me because I'm a beauty products hoarder. I love a 20-step skin-care routine, but I can't do it anymore because my skin goes absolutely bananas. Now my morning routine is a gentle cleanser and a toner, and then I mix my vitamin C drops into my moisturizer. And then sunscreen."

3. She Strength Trains

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Hale shared some of her favorite workouts in her Shape interview. "I do a lot of strength training,” she says, “Because I like to feel strong. I'm 5-foot-2, but I like to feel like a badass and to know that I could kick someone's ass. So I do pull-ups and do squats with the big-boy weights. I even flipped one of those big tires once.”

4. She Intuitively Eats

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Hale opened up about her diet to Shape. She says that she calls her approach to eating intuitive eating. “I like eating,” Hale says. “I find that sticking to a strict diet messes with my head and makes me obsess. I call it intuitive eating. If I'm craving chicken, I'll have chicken. If my body is saying, 'Don't reach for the doughnut,' I don't reach for the doughnut. If my body is saying, 'You deserve a doughnut,' then I'll do it. But I'll never give up coffee. I'll never give up my lattes or bread. There was a phase in my life when I didn't eat bread. What the hell was I thinking?"

5. She Works Out Every Day

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Hale makes sure to workout every day, even if it’s only for a bit. "I'm one of the weirdos in the world that genuinely likes working out, not from a physical perspective, more from a mental aspect,” she tells Beauty Crew. “It's a daily part of what I do. I work with a trainer and that will be an hour-long session, or I'll do 45-minute spin classes or Pilates classes. It's not a crazy amount, just a little bit every day."

Sasha Pieterse is showing off her post-workout glow with Lucy Hale – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the Pretty Little Liars alums hit the Alo studio for a sweat session. “Starting the day off right,” she wrote on the Instagram Stories image. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. PCOS

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Sasha struggled with her weight at 17, gaining 70 pounds in a single year. "I went to 17 gynecologists," Pieterse told E Online about how she couldn’t figure out what was going on with her metabolism. "I finally went to an endocrinologist who took me seriously and was the one that told me about PCOS. I'd never heard about it before." She explains that "doing all the right things, or at least the ones that I thought were right," like doing lots of cardio and eating healthy greens, did nothing to address the sudden weight gain. "In fact, it was getting worse. I would do cardio and I would almost faint every time. I would go and throw up almost immediately after I ate something healthy."

2. High Protein, Low-Carb Diet

Sasha traded in her restrictive, low-fat diet for a high-protein, low-carb eating style that helped kickstart her metabolism and regulate her hormones.

3. Kayaking

Sasha loves going kayaking with her husband and son. “My favorite adventures are with my guys 🤙🏼 ,” she captioned an Instagram post. Kayaking is a great workout. Not only is it great for building upper body strength and helps reduce stress, but can burn up to 400 calories per hour, translating to 1,600 calories in four hours of paddling.

4. Dancing

Sasha lost 15 pounds while rehearsing with her Dancing with the Stars partner Gleb Savchenko. “Having Gleb as a partner. He’s amazing. But just the process in general — how hard we’re working and how healthy I feel. I really feel like myself again,” she told Us. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but 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 heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

5. Low Impact Workouts

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"When I got my diagnosis, my doctor was like, okay, so you need to look at this differently," she said told E Online. One thing she did was change her approach to exercise, swapping out cardio-heavy sessions for low-impact workouts.

Lucy Hale is known for her roles in Pretty Little Liars, Katy Keene, and A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song. And now she's enjoying a Cinderella story of her own, having a whirlwind trip to Italy in her swimsuit. "You look absolutely stunning!!" said one fan. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lucy Hale stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Tries A Lot of Exercises

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Hale says that she loves to exercise, and will try any type of workout. “I think the more things you try and the more active you become, the more confident and comfortable you become with yourself,” Hale tells People. Hale says that her workouts are, “SoulCycle and Training Mate. I love to hike.”

2. She Loves Working Out

Hale says that she actually enjoys working out, which makes her want to exercise as often as possible. “I’m much happier, my mood is better when I’m consistently working out,” she says to People. “I’m just one of those weirdos who likes working out. I really enjoy it.” Hale has even taught classes at Propel Labs.

3. She’s A Pescatarian

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Hale tells people that she mainly follows a pescatarian diet, which is a vegetarian diet, but with fish. “I mainly follow a pescatarian diet,” Hale says. However, Hale also says that she’s not a fan of using the word “diet”, and just focuses on eating healthy. “I don’t even like to say diet, just a pescatarian lifestye. I don’t do dairy and I try to cut back on processed stuff. I typically like to prepare all my food so I know what I’m getting.”

4. She Believes In Moderation

Hale admits that she indulges once in a while, and says that she believes in moderation. “I love going out to eat,” she says to People. “I’m not going to say no to French fries or pasta if it’s there. I just try to eat in moderation.” "Nuts, fruits, vegetables and whole grains have an intact food structure. It takes time to chew them and digest them. If you increase the intake of these foods, they’re likely to make you feel full longer. And at the end of the day, you’ll have eaten just a little bit less," says Harvard Health.

5. She’s Sure of Herself

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Hale tells People that she embraces herself and her body at all times. “There are good days and bad days, but I’ve found [self-assurance] really does come with age,” she said. “I think you hit a point where you accept who you are and what you look like and you kind of just roll with it. You find out what you like and what your strengths and weaknesses are — it develops over time.”

Lucy Hale is an actress and singer. She’s best known for her role as Aria Montgomery on the ABC Family/Freeform drama series, Pretty Little Liars. Her other roles include Katy Keane and A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song. Hale recently hit the gym with some friends. She shared a photo of the group on her Instagram story. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lucy Hale stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Eats Healthy

Hale shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with People. She makes sure to eat healthy. “I mainly follow a pescatarian diet,” Hale says. “I don’t even like to say diet, just a pescatarian lifestyle. I don’t do dairy and I try to cut back on processed stuff. I typically like to prepare all my food so I know what I’m getting.”

2. She Knows What Works For Her Skin

Hale shared her skincare secrets in an interview with Glamour. She says that she made sure to do research on what works best for her skin. “I didn’t know that I wasn’t supposed to use the products that people with dry skin would use,” she says. “I wanted to use everything, so I’d just use all the products, not knowing I was going to have a reaction. Now I know I have combination skin, which is oily in some parts and dry in some parts, and that’s what leads to the breakouts.”

3. She Has A Simple Skincare Routine

For Hale, simplicity is best when it comes to her skincare routine. “I used to have a 20-step skin-care routine, and I loved that,” she told Glamour. “But now, simple and consistent is the way to go. I have a very, very, very simple routine. It’s just about letting my skin breathe when I can. I used to think because I would break out that I shouldn’t add more moisture, but when your skin’s dry, it’s going to try to take care of you and produce more oil, and that’s what leads to breakouts.”

4. She Uses Hyaluronic Acid

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Hale shared some of her favorite skincare products with Glamour. “I love hyaluronic acid, always, always, always, but I didn’t realize it needs to be used on damp skin. Otherwise it doesn’t seep into the skin. Now I put it on right after the shower. With other products, I’ll avoid certain places. I put certain things here, certain things there. But with hyaluronic acid, I know that it’s good for my whole face.”

5. She Drinks A Wellness Powder

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Hale shared with Glamour that she likes to drink wellness powder. “I have a wellness powder that I have in the morning before anything else touches my stomach, before coffee or breakfast. It’s from ActivatedYou. My friend Maggie Q. actually started the line with a doctor. It’s a green powder with all the pro- and prebiotics that you need for the day. I also was not educated about gut health until recently. I don’t know why it never crossed my mind that what you’re putting in your stomach has a direct effect with your body, but it does. I’ve really noticed a difference in my skin. I used to get really clogged around here, like on my jawline, and since I started that in my morning routine, it’s really helped.”