Luisa Zissman in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shows Off Ab Workout

Gabriella Abutbol, a fitness influencer and activewear entrepreneur, keeps her followers motivated by regularly sharing her fitness routines on Instagram. In a recent post, Abutbol showed off her favorite upper body and strength training exercises, from lateral pulldowns to bicep curls and chin-ups. With a passion for fitness and her own activewear line, Gabriella's approach to working out is both empowering and effective, inspiring her fans to stay fit and strong. Here’s a breakdown of her go-to exercises and why they are so effective.

1. She Does Lateral Pulldowns

In her Instagram post, Abutbol is seen doing lateral pulldowns. According to Piedmont, these are very effective. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise to strengthen the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back, which promotes good postures and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

2. She Enjoys Working Out

Abutbol enjoys working out. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Bikini abs. Someone asked me why I act 22 & why I’m so obsessed with working out so much (a hater from a burner account, becuz obviously a keyboard warrior can’t show their b*tch a$$ self. But anyways I’ll tell ya… I workout so I can age backwards😌 also… I own an activewear business @shopgea.co fitness IS my business. Enjoy the workouts. much love.”

3. She Works Her Abs

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Abutbol has amazing abs, and she makes sure to do a lot of exercises to maintain them. She shared some of her go-tos in the caption of the previous Instagram video. “✌🏼😘3-4 sets x 12-15 reps. 1. reverse crunch 2. leg lowers 3. flutter kicks 4. Teaser.” The Mayo Clinic reports that ab workouts are important. “Your core is the central part of your body. It includes your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. The stomach muscles sometimes are called abs. Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you're on the playing field or doing regular activities. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable core muscles.”

4. She Does Squats

Abutbol shared some of her go-to lower body exercises in this Instagram video. In it, she is seen doing squats. According to Piedmont, squats are very effective. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do…Squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back. A squat has more overall benefits than, say, a bicep curl, which strengthens an isolated area.”

5. She Does RDLs

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Abutbol is also seen doing RDLs in the previous Instagram video. ACE Fitness reports that the exercise has a lot of benefits. “The Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a traditional barbell lift used to develop the strength of the posterior chain muscles, including the erector spinae, gluteus maximus, hamstrings and adductors. When done correctly, the RDL is an effective exercise that helps strengthen both the core and the lower body with one move. Unlike the traditional barbell deadlift and other quad-dominant exercises such as leg presses, which place significant loads on the anterior portion of the knees, the RDL focuses most of the physical work on the muscles responsible for extending the hip and the knee from the posterior.”

Ludovica Pagani is an extremely successful journalist. She makes sure to stay in shape. A few weeks ago, she hit the gym with her friend. The pair shared their workouts on Instagram, doing a lot of ab exercises. Pagani captioned the post, “Girls abs.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ludovica Pagani stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Works Out With A Friend

As you can see from her Instagram post, Pagani likes to work out with someone else. Better Health states that having a friend work out with you has benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

2. She Strength Trains

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In her Instagram video, Pagani is seen doing exercises with weights. The Mayo Clinic states that using weights has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

3. She Does Planks

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In her Instagram video, Pagani is seen doing plank twists. Planks are a great exercise. ACE Fitness reports, “The core consists of the muscles that stabilize and support your spine, and includes the muscles of the back and the abdominal region. Developing a strong core is important because these muscles support the entire body, in both exercise and activities of daily living. The plank, in particular, is effective because it targets the core as a whole and engages multiple additional muscle groups. It also can be performed anywhere without additional equipment, and is modifiable to varying fitness levels.”

4. She Does Russian Twists

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In her Instagram video, Pagani does Russian twists. Gymless states that these have a lot of benefits. “Russian Twists are a great exercise that develops all parts of your core, especially the obliques, it also targets the shoulders and hips. This exercise involves rotating your torso from side-to-side while maintaining a sit up position with your feet off the ground. This rotational movement often occurs in sports, which makes it a popular exercise amongst athletes. The primary muscles worked are the obliques and rectus abdominis. The secondary muscles worked are the hip flexors, erector spinae, scapulars and the latissimus dorsi.”

5. She Does Sit-Ups

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In her Instagram video, Pagani is seen doing sit-ups. According to The Cleveland Clinic, these have a lot of benefits. “Sit ups are great for tightening your core. They strengthen and tone your rectus abdominus, transverse abdominus and oblique abdominal muscles as well as your neck muscles. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends three sets of 8 to 12 repetitions three times per week.”

Luisa Zissman is looking ab fab – in her two-piece workout ensemble. In a new social media post the The Apprentice star shows off her chiseled midsection in a sports bra and leggings. Filmed a little ab workout yesterday - should I share it? Never sure if it’s of interest! Let me know 🤔🤣😬😝 ps this is my post workout tired face 🫠🫠Also yes that is @thepianoguys in the background I do workout to the weirdest music 🤔🤣#fitgirls #girlabs #girlswhoworkout #strongnotskinny,” she captioned the post, later sharing the ab workout video. How does the 36-year-old maintain her impressive physique? Celebwell has the details on her lifestyle habits and her ab workout.

1. Exercise

Luisa reveals that she wasn’t a big gym goer when she was younger, but now that she's “a bit older and I've got three kids it's quite nice alone time for myself,” she told Closer. “Keeping fit for me just means a lot more than how you look, it's about how I feel. I feel more energized mentally and it's so good for me just taking that time and working out,” she added. "I'm probably the fittest now than I've ever been in my adult life, but that's because I prioritize it and I'm in a good routine. That's what I try and say to people, 'It only takes three weeks, apparently, to start a new habit'. So if you focus on it and then you get into that habit and realize how food it makes you feel and how rewarding a routine is, then you will find your flow."

2. Riding Horses

Her approach to fitness “varies” on a daily basis, she added to Closer. “I horse ride, I've got 11 horses, so I horse ride a lot.” 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.

3. Walking Dogs

“I've also got two dogs so I take the dogs for walks as well. I do have quite a high activity level aside from going to the gym,” Luisa added. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, 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 led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

4. Weight Training, Cardio, Classes

“Gym wise I mix it up, really. I do like hitting it hard,” Luisa added. “I like just doing weights in the gym, I'm not the biggest fan of running, to be completely honest,” she continued. "But yeah, probably three weight training and strength sessions, couple of cardio and every now and then I'll do a yoga or pilates class. But I found recently that the best results for me have been from strength training." She recently realized that “strength training burns more than cardio. You don't need to run your guts out on a treadmill, a good half an hour strength training session will kickstart your metabolism.”

5. Healthy Eating

"I have Thermomix which is amazing, because it just means that you can cook fresh food really quickly. I bought it in lockdown actually and it's amazing, you can make a salad in five seconds. There's no excuse not to eat well and I do just often find things that are in the fridge like a bit of broccoli, a bit of this, a bit of that and I'll chuck it in and chop it up and make a chopped salad,” Luisa told Closer about her diet. "The thing with me is I don't find eating healthily a chore. A lot of people are like, 'You must be starving' and I'm like, 'No, I eat really well, I eat a lot but I eat quantities of really good food.' I love avocado on sourdough. I love salads. I don't eat any meat to dish or have milk. I do have a lot of protein shakes. I use MyProtein which is amazing. I make protein shakes and I use Alpro Hazelnut milk and vanilla protein is my absolute favourite."

6. Early Riser

"I love waking up early, it’s my number one thing. I got up at quarter past four this morning and I do most mornings. Most people think I’m nuts! Waking up early for me is number one,” Luisa told Closer.

7. Fasted Workouts

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“I most of the time workout fasted, which is again why I work out in the morning. I'll work out and then have a protein shake normally, you just get better results,” Luisa revealed to Closer. "I love taking a pre-workout, the one I take is C4 Ripped. They do other ones, but the ripped one is hardcore. I get the blue rasberry one, mix it with water and shot it, it really gets you going."

8. Ab Workout

“Easy ab workout!” she captioned the workout clip, which consisted of lots of ab workouts including variations of crunches, bicycles, planks, leg raises, and Russian twists. “Do the Russian twists with weights to make it harder & put weights on your legs to make the leg raises harder too! Repeat x25 of each 4 times (The bicycle tho I do 100 of!)” she added.