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Mishael Morgan is a very successful actress. She’s best known for her role in The Young & The Restless. In 2022, Morgan became the first black woman to win the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Last month, Morgan shared a selfie on Instagram of herself in workout gear. She captioned the post, “Did not wanna hit the weights this morning, but it’s done and I feel so good! Go get it.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mishael Morgan stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Loves HIIT

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Morgan shared some of her favorite things in an interview with Soap Opera Digest. In it, she also revealed her favorite workout. “HIIT, which stands for high-intensity interval training. It’s the only exercise program that works for my body. I love this workout because it’s fast and motivating and gives the maximum burn.”

2. She Doesn’t Strive For Perfection

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Morgan doesn’t put pressure on herself to be perfect. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “There is beauty in the imperfections of our lives. Easter kinda snuck up on me this year and I had the most last minute Easter dinner of my life. It felt chaotic and crazy, but everyone including the kiddos pitched in. When I took a breath and looked around, I thought nothing was planned, but it’s just so beautiful. Definitely one for the memory books.”

3. She Swims

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Morgan likes to swim to stay in shape. In this Instagram post from a vacation, she is seen wading in the water. According to The Mayo Clinic, swimming has a lot of benefits. “Aquatic exercise is a fun way to focus on fitness in a gravity-reduced environment. The buoyancy of water is easier on the body and provides support for people with weakness, balance problems or pain. Additionally, the viscosity of water slows movement and provides resistance during exercise, making aquatic exercise a great workout.”

4. She Hikes

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Morgan also likes to go for hikes. In the previous Instagram post, she was seen hiking with friends. The National Parks Service states that hiking doesn’t just have physical benefits, but mental ones. “Being in nature can boost your mood and improve mental health. Spending quality time in the great outdoors reduces stress, calms anxiety, and can lead to a lower risk of depression, according to a study done by researchers at Stanford University. In addition to having mental health benefits, being outdoors opens up your senses to your surroundings and improves your sensory perception. Taking in the sights, smells, and feelings of nature has so many health benefits it can even be prescribed by a doctor.”

5. She Strength Trains

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As you can see from her Instagram post, Morgan likes to weight train. Beaumont states that weight training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training helps you lose weight and keep it off by building muscle tissue. The more muscle mass you have, the higher your metabolic rate tends to be. More muscle also helps your body burn more fat than muscle, which is important if you want to lose weight and keep your strength. So, if you build muscle, you can speed up your metabolism and burn more fat when you exercise. The faster your body burns calories, the more calories it will burn each day.”

Elizabeth Marks is a former army sergeant. She is also a swimmer who competes in the Paralympics. Marks will be competing in Paris, and shared a set of photos from the trials on Instagram. She captioned it, “Late to announcement post (as usual), but for a reason. Paris 2024 ♥️. Incredibly grateful to be named to my 3rd Paralympic Team. Today feels strange. I’m grateful, excited and sad. To my teammates that won’t physically be in Paris I will do my best to make you proud. Thank you for pushing me and supporting me everyday. I’m so fortunate to have y’all in my life. Congratulations to the 2024 Paris team, excited to see all of you thrive.”

1. She Hikes

Marks likes to go for hikes. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself and her friends hiking in Alaska. Harvard Health states that being outside has a lot of mental benefits. “A number of small studies hint that spending time in green space — nature preserves, woodlands, and even urban parks — may ease people's stress levels. Giving the growing consensus that stress contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease risk, anything you can do to mitigate stress is likely helpful. In that realm, the benefits of hiking remain anecdotal, but outdoor enthusiasts tend to agree.”

2. She Trains With Others

When Marks trains, she likes to have a partner with her. Marks shared these photos on Instagram of herself swimming with a friend. Iowa State reveals that group exercise has a lot of benefits. “Exercising with others can also satisfy some basic psychological needs. Any kind of exercise can help someone feel in control of their choices, but the social support from a group can reinforce a sense of autonomy. Similarly, group exercise can increase feelings of mastery – thanks to growing competence, for example, at spinning or step aerobics. And it will certainly increase your connectedness with others. People naturally choose to keep up fulfilling behaviors in the long term and they promote mental health – a win-win.”

3. She Works Her Upper Body

Marks shared this video on Instagram of herself doing an upper body workout. “Go to @usarmywcap for nutrition tips and workouts provided by our awesome team at WCAP 🖤 credit: @usarmywcap... 2 minute warm up - Skier. 4x6-12 Chest press /super set with pull ups. 4x6-12 Incline press /super set with rows. 4x6-12 Flys /super set with high row. 4x6-12 Bicep curl /super set with overhead tricep extensions.

4. She Strength Trains

As you can see in the previous Instagram post, Marks is seen using weights. ACE Fitness states that this has a lot of benefits. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

5. She Swims, Naturally

"Swimming is one of the most effective ways to burn calories. A gentle swim can burn over 200 calories in just half an hour, more than double that of walking. And a faster swim would see that chocolate bar gone quicker than if you went running or cycling," says Swimming.org. "As well as being a great form of cardiovascular exercise, swimming just 30 minutes a week can help to guard against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes."

Mia Yim is showing off her strong body in a swimsuit! The professional wrestler glistens in one of her latest social media posts, showing off her incredible figure in a bathing suit as she poses in a pool. “Glow up,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does the athlete stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mia Yim 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 Plays Volleyball

Mia played collegiate volleyball and still hits a ball around on occasion. “I love volleyball, I still play volleyball, but once I started training, wrestling was my passion,” she told Pro Wrestling Post. “I did get a scholarship for volleyball. I played it in high school for all four years. I got a full ride to Virginia Union for two years and then I transferred to Marymount University for a partial. Then I wanted to pursue volleyball for the Olympics, and that’s what my dad wanted me to do.”

2. She Trains Hard

Mia’s body was in great shape when she opted to trade in her volleyball for wrestling. “When I first started training in wrestling I was already conditioned because I played volleyball in college. So conditioning wise I was fine, I was used to running and doing blow up drills,” she said. She trains in a gym regularly, sharing videos and photos of her exercises on social media.

3. She Has an Accountability Buddy

Mia explained to Pro Wrestling Post that Shelton Benjamin is her accountability buddy. “He is the reason why I am not fat. I was getting fat and he was pointing it out. So, he’s the reason why I am jacked and in shape. I do the same for him; if I notice he is gaining some pounds I am sure to point that out. That is how we keep each other prepared for life,” she told the publication.

4. She Does Pilates

Mia is surprisingly into pilates. She shared this before and after photo taken at a pilates studio in front of a reformer. “Now Vs April 2022. I understood the assignment,” she captioned the social media post, showing off her lean figure. According to research, Pilates exercises are designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to improve posture and balance. Experts maintain that it is a great workout for leaning out.

5. She Stands Up to Body Shamers

Mia doesn’t have the time or energy to deal with body shamers. “The body shaming is disgusting. Y’all bold behind the screens. It costs nothing to be kind,” she tweeted in 2021.

Daniela Melchior, the rising star who captivated audiences in The Suicide Squad and recently appeared alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House, is making waves both on and off the screen. The Portuguese actress shared a heartfelt Instagram post from her trip to Lisbon, showing glimpses of her journey in a white tank top and a sleek black swimsuit. "I’ll miss you Lisbon. See you soon," she captioned. As she celebrates her time in Portugal, Melchior also opens up about her fitness regimen, skincare routine, and personal growth through therapy and meditation. Here's a deeper look into her lifestyle habits that keep her grounded and glowing.

1. She Works Out For Films

To prepare for The Suicide Squad, Melchior made sure to get in shape. “I actually signed with a gym here in Portugal, and I started working out because I lose a lot of weight while I’m shooting anything,” she said to Schon Magazine. “I don’t know why… with the stress, I lose weight. It was funny to tell this to James Gunn — he asked me, ‘so, you work out?’ And I was like, ‘No, I worked out for this role, because I know that I’ll lose weight.’ And he was like, ‘you’re the only actress I know who works out not to lose weight.’ I was like, ‘Yeah. I’m different!’”

2. She Goes To Therapy

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Melchior revealed in her Schon Magazine interview that she goes to therapy. “I know it’s a cliche, but I started doing therapy. I started meditating to be more focused on me and my family and friends. And I’m really happy about it. It’s also really important for me as an actor to know myself — because if I don’t know myself, I will not be able to work to the fullest of my emotions and everything I am… I don’t know if I can say it in English. But, my skills are myself. It’s me. It’s my body. It’s my face and my emotions. So right now, I’m focused on me, and reading as much as I can and watching movies. Yeah. I’m a normal person.”

3. She Has A Multi-Step Skincare Routine

Melchior has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared her secrets in an interview with Byrdie. “My skincare routine changed from moisturizer and eye cream to a multi-step routine. And I love it. It's really good because it makes sense. I was trying to pay more attention to my skin type. I always clean [my face], and I always take my makeup off. In the morning, I do toner, Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid—but only when my skin needs it because sometimes it [makes me] break out. After hyaluronic acid, I put on moisturizer, eye cream. And sunscreen all the time—even if I stay home—because it's so important."

4. She Meditates

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Melchior revealed to Byrdie that she practices meditation. "I found out that sometimes when I was a little bit more stressed, it would consume me. So, I downloaded a meditation app on my phone [Insight Timer]. When I was in the United States, I would meditate in the morning—like guided meditations, to be present and positive—and to sleep because my mind would be running and overthinking about everything, even if my life was amazing. When the pandemic started, I thought ‘this is the perfect time to take care of myself,' because once it ends, it will be better for me—as an actor even—to get to know me a little bit more. It helped me a lot. I really notice a difference when I don't meditate. If something bad happened, I would be overthinking, and I don't need that."

5. She Worked Hard

Melchior opened up about her career to Vogue. She says that she worked hard when she was a teenager, and that this helped her today. “Starting my career working as an actor doing soap operas in Portugal was very decisive of the type of actor that I am today. In Portugal, the industry is very small. We do not have much time and we do not have big budgets. It made me become an actor that is always ready for anything. I am ready for the director to make a suggestion or to change his mind and ask me for something in the moment. In fact, this was instrumental when I did my audition for my first international movie.”