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Maia Reficco in Workout Gear Shares a Selfie

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

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Maia Reficco is showing off her post-workout glow. In a new social media post the Do Revenge star flaunts her amazing figure in workout gear, sharing the mirror selfie via her Instagram Stories. How does the up-and-coming actress approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. Reading

Maia is a reader. She regularly shares photos of books that she is reading. One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years compared with people who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

2. Baths

Maia indulges in self-care. One of her go-to methods is taking bathings. “wine in the tub!!!” she captioned a post. How can baths do your body and mind good? They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

3. Walking

Maia makes sure to get her steps in. 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. Exercise

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Maia uses exercise to get into character. To prepare for her role of Noa in Pretty Little Liars she “started training a lot because I wanted to be more of an athlete,” she told Schon. “I knew I wasn’t going to turn into a track star like Noa, but I definitely started running. In fact, I generally started doing more Noa-like things just to get a sense of her reality and bring it into my life. For previous roles, I worked out just to gain the stamina that is required in big theater. However, in this case it was working out to gain some insight into her mind-set and also to gain her discipline. I think it was really important for me to be respectful and mindful in telling her story in the most respectful way that I could. I wanted it to be sincere and authentic. I actually did look into a lot of things that brought up hard topics in my own life and it all really resonated with me. It is all worth it when it comes to storytelling though.”

5. Strength Training

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Maia’s main form of fitness is strength training. 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

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Bodybuilder Silvia Matta in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares Gym Selfie

Matta shows off her stunning figure and shares tips on staying strong and healthy.

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Silvia Matta is a highly successful bodybuilder who isn’t afraid to show off her impressive figure on social media. Known for her dedication to fitness, Matta recently shared a gym selfie on her Instagram story, where she proudly displayed her toned abs and strong muscles in a vibrant hot pink workout set. In addition to showing off her physique, Matta frequently shares motivational messages with her followers, emphasizing the importance of pushing through challenges and staying focused on fitness goals. “There’s a time for everything in life," she wrote in one post, reminding her followers that hard work and perseverance are key. Here's how Silvia Matta approaches her training, diet, and overall self-care to maintain her stunning physique.


1. She Works Hard

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Matta makes sure to work hard. She talked about the importance of doing so in this Instagram post’s caption. “There’s a time for everything in life.A time to rest,to just listen to your inner voice ,and a time to stand up and fight. Sometimes you lose the way or probably you just don’t see where you’re moving to … It’s time for me to move forward…Let’s walk the path of heroes,then!”

2. She Works Her Quads

Matta doesn’t skip leg day. Specifically, she doesn’t skip quad day. Matta shared this video on Instagram of herself doing a quad exercise. She captioned the post, “My favorite quads warm up !!🤣😎(WARNING:Just for very healthy knees!😉).” According to The Cleveland Clinic, having strong quads are important. “Your quad muscles, or quadriceps femoris, are a group of muscles at the front of your thigh. Together, they contain more mass than any other muscle group in your body. You use your quads to perform a variety of movements, including kicking, running, jumping and walking.”

3. She Increases Resistance

Matta makes sure to push herself when she’s working out. One thing she likes to do is increase the amount of resistance on an exercise. Matta shared this video of herself doing that on Instagram. She captioned it, “Experimenting with part 2. Thanks to my favorite pupil @asiacallegari9 for the constant encouragement .. We keep growing, day by day, together.... ❤️😎Two versions of the same exercise, with only resistance and with higher intensity resistance and weighted ankle in the second part of the video… Give it a try and let me know! 😉 and of course.. WATCH OUT for execution 😎”

4. She Does Leg Extensions

One lower body workout that Matta enjoys doing is leg extensions. In this video she posted on Instagram, Matta is seen using the leg extension machine. She captioned the post, “Back on track …Hard training first!😎 Thanks to my amazing friend @robysidotiphotographer.” Asphalt Green states that the exercise is very beneficial. “These machines provide isolation exercises for your legs. This type of exercise works only one muscle or group of muscles, which means you can build up that part of your body quickly. If you want your thigh muscles to really stand out in those shorts you just bought, the leg extension machine is for you!”

5. She Strength Trains

Being a bodybuilder, Matta does a lot of strength training to maintain her figure. She is seen using weights in this Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic states that strength training has a lot of benefits. “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. 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.”

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Katya Elise Henry in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares New Selfies

She’s a content creator, fitness fanatic, model, and influencer inspiring others to take care of their health, as well.

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Posing in her new workout gear on Instagram, Henry is clearly a force to be reckoned with in the gym. She built her community of 7.6M followers, aiming to inspire others to get their fitness goals in check. She’s a content creator, fitness fanatic, model, and influencer inspiring others to take care of their health, as well. What exactly does Katya do to stay fit? Here are some of her secrets to keeping herself in tiptop shape.


1. She uses dumbbells

You don’t always need a gym full of massive machines or intense equipment to see results. She does her strength training using dumbbells at times. “Limited equipment at your gym? here’s my fav [dumbbell] 🍑 workout @wbkfit,” she said on Instagram. According to the Mayo Clinic, “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.”

2. She does light cardio

She avoids actually resting on rest days, but instead takes it easy a bit. “On rest days.. we don’t rest! we do light cardio and core ❣️these are my staple deep core exercises I’ve been doing for the last month to snatch my waist and fix my diastasis recti/ab separation ✨mommy tummy✨ @wbkfit,” she said.

3. She started the All About Me Era

She finds the humor in life, made clear by her poem. “May the booty get fatter and my stomach become flatter. Amen. Keeping active up until my All About Me Era begins on January 15th 💫 I can’t wait. @wbkfit,” she said on Instagram.

4. She goes easy on herself in her body is recovering

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She recognizes when her body needs a break. “Today’s first official workout back! 6 weeks post breast augmentation and I’m finally ready to get back to it, taking it easy still, I’ll be sticking to machines first few workouts. Started with some bands, jumped into some machines for the legs n booty, cooled down with some stair master (my fav) and ended with a few deep core exercises bc I promised myself that everyyy day I’d work this mama of 2 tummy ☺️💪🏽,” she said on Instagram.

5. It’s not just about the booty gains

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She works hard to sculpt her peach. Tagging @wbkfit, she said in the caption “8 Week Hourglass Challenge- week 5 day 1 ⚡️ im an upper body girl now guys. Half way through and I’m seeing major changes, toning up especially in my arms and back wooohooo! 💪🏽 here’s some of my workout today, save and try,” she said on Instagram captioned on a video of her knocking out some upper body moves.

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Aiane Freitas is showing off her gorgeous figure in a swimsuit in paradise! The health influencer flaunts her incredible figure in one of her latest Instagram Stories, wearing a retro print swimsuit with a matching coverup. How does the fitness pro and model stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Aiane Freitas 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 Does Muay Thai

Aiane practices muay thai three times a week, which helps her stay in fighting form, she revealed to Jornal de Brasília. “Not only that, muay thai helps in motor coordination and reflex, to have more concentration and to de-stress. It's also great for reducing anxiety and insomnia,” she said. “Starting the week the way I love, exercising... Tell me how you started yours?” she captioned a post from one of her sessions.

2. She Also Does a Lot of Other Workouts

A fitness influencer, Aiane has her own workout method. However, she also does a lot of other sweat-inducing exercises. “My days are better when I exercise. Besides muay thai, I do a little bit of everything,” she told Jornal de Brasília. That includes bodybuilding, beach tennis, soccer on the beach and CrossFit.

3. Her Diet Is Healthy

“Eating well and healthy has become a habit,” she added to Jornal de Brasília. “I even follow a food plan that my wonderful nutritionist, Dani Borges, gave me. It is worth mentioning that, as I have a hectic routine of travel and work, I cannot always follow this plan to the letter, which I do not see as a big problem, as I always try to choose healthier foods.”

4. She Cheats

Aiane eats healthy most of the time, but allows herself to cheat on occasion. “I always choose to live a full life, what would we be at TPM without a chocolate, right?” she told Jornal de Brasília. “It's all about balance.”

5. She Has Workout Buddies

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Aiane doesn’t believe that exercise has to be lonely. She is all about workout buddies. “Tag your friends to do this training with you,” she captioned a post of herself and some pals taking a group fitness class together.

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Fitness Influencer Valentina Lequeux in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Squat Day"

With her husband as her coach, she pushes her limits in the gym.

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Valentina Lequeux is squatting in the new year – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the influencer shows off her amazing figure during an intense workout session. “Squat Day,” she captioned the post, going on to reveal her workout routine. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Hit Bottom

Lequeux hit a bottom when a relationship of five years ended. “I became very depressed and wasn’t eating properly. This was the lowest point I found my weight—I was 113 pounds at a height of 5’8″, so you can imagine how malnourished I was,” she said in another interview with Muscle & Fitness.

Exercising 5 Days A Week

Valentina works out regularly. “It’s not easy,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “I’m in the gym five days a week. I want to show the world what it takes to make a change and have an impact on my Instagram.”

Workout Buddy

She ended up meeting her future husband and coach, Luis. “He is my coach and nutritionist, and he also knows how to push my buttons, in the wrong way and the right way,” Lequeux says. “The gym is where he is no longer my husband and just my coach. He breaks me in there every time and has no remorse for me. This is what my type of character needed, someone to push me around in the gym and test my limits.”

She Does Core HIIT Workouts

She recently shared a hardcore “Core HIIT” workout. “If you want VISIBLE abs, remember this: it doesn’t matter how many reps or sets you do…If you are eating in surplus and high in body fat your abs won’t show! Shredded abs formula: moderate caloric deficit.” She offered more details: “Set a 15-20 min timer and perform in AMRAP style. Do as many reps as possible of all 4 exercises one after the other. Leave 1 minute of recovery at the end of each round until completing the 15-29 minutes,” she says.

1. Leg rise + abduction

2.In and out crunch + half circle X15

3.High knees 20 sec (nonstop)

4.Banded bicycles X15

5.3 air squats + 3 abductions AMRAP 30 sec

Here Is Her Full-Body Workout

Here is her latest full body workout:

1.Back squat 1 rep max: work up to a 1 rep max, I did X5 85#, X5 135#, X5 165#, X1 + 1 assisted 185#, 2 failed attempts at 190#

2.Back squat back of set: AMRAP, I did 10 reps @ 135#

3.Chest supported DB row 4X12

4.Suitcase squat 3X10

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Athlete and model Ana Cozar has amassed nearly 4 million Instagram followers who look to her for fitness inspiration and wellness tips. "What is your motivation?" she asked her followers on Instagram (translated to English), showcasing her dedication to health. Through hard work, discipline, and determination, Ana continues to prioritize her fitness and overall well-being. From sharing her leg and ab workouts to pushing herself mentally and physically, Ana offers a glimpse into the routines that keep her looking and feeling her best. Here's a breakdown of how Ana maintains her incredible physique and stays motivated.


1. She works on her legs

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She prioritizes strengthening her legs and working her lower body. “Good evening!!!! Here is my full leg workout for today. ➡️ I did 3 sets of each x 15 reps per leg. ✔️ If you like this workout, save and share with your partner,” she said on Instagram (translated to english).

2. She pushes through

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Just as it’s important to maintain physical strength, she knows it’s so crucial to maintain mental strength, as well, pushing through tough times and never giving up. “I will never quit , I will persevere, I will be physically harder & mentally stronger , thank GOD 🙌🏽,” she said on Instagram (translated to english).

3. She shares her workouts

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She shares her workouts with her following to inspire others. “FIRST WORKOUT OF THE YEAR 🥳😍➡️ Save this complete leg workout: 3 sets of haka squats x 21 reps, changing foot position every 7 reps, 5 sets of free squats x 12 reps 100k, 3 sets of Bulgarian x 15 reps per leg, 3 sets of pistols on horizontal press x 15 reps per leg, 5 sets of squats in smith x 12 reps, 3 sets of press x 15 reps, 3 sets of Bulgarian in haka, [and] 1 set of drop set squats 24 reps lowering weight every 8 reps,” she said on Instagram (translated to english).

4. She works on her abs

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On a series of videos of her working her ab muscles, she said “Happy Flex Friday 🦾❤️‍ABSSSSSSS 🔥🔥🔥 SAVE & SHARE 📥 Each exercise 4 sets x 15-20 reps,” she said on Instagram (translated to english). She knows it’s important to strengthen her ab muscles and work on her core. “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

5. She does CrossFit

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On a series of photos of her crushing it at the gym, she said “crossfit time 🔥@aefitnessclub,” on Instagram (translated to english). She knows how important it is to maintain her physical strength, and CrossFit is an effective way to get the job done.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Swears By These

Discover Jennifer Love Hewitt's secrets to maintaining her incredible figure and skin.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt is a very successful actress. She is known for roles on TV shows like Party of Five, Ghost Whisperer, The Client List, and Criminal Minds. She currently stars on the TV series 9-1-1. Hewitt is also known for movie roles like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Can’t Hardly Wait and Heartbreakers. Hewitt has an incredible figure and skin, and does a lot of different things to maintain it. Here are 7 of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s secrets.

She Does EmSculpt

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The secret behind Hewitt’s impressive abs? EmSculpt. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing it. Hewitt captioned the post, “Getting in one of my favorite ‘workouts’ before Thanksgiving! This mom of three is a huge fan of #EmsculptNeo for strengthening my core and helping to heal my diastasis recti.”

She Uses An Ice Roller

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Hewitt has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her favorite products in an interview with Good Housekeeping. Hewitt says that she likes to use an ice roller. "I keep it simple. I don't use a lot of stuff. I really enjoy ice rollers. I'm really into those right now, and my kids are into those."

She Keeps Her Skin Moisturized

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One of Hewitt’s biggest skincare secrets? Keeping it moisturized. Hewitt shared her favorite moisturizer and lip balm with Good Housekeeping. "A big one that's a classic is Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream. And their Lip Balm. I've used that for [what feels like] 150 years and I'm really big into that."

She Uses An Eyebrow Lifting Gel

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On Instagram, Hewitt revealed the secret behind her impressive eyebrows. "I have been using this product and I'm noticing people bringing up my brows. I don't have anything on them today really, except this product, but it's the Rare Beauty lifting gel stuff. I mean, Selena, 'thank you' is all I can say. I love it, so I'm going to put it up so that you know what it is, but that's what it is. That is the brow lifting that people are talking about. That's all I got."

She Does a Variety of Workouts

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For Hewitt, fitness is all about variety. “I try to switch it up a bit,” she told OK! Magazine. “I’ve found that if every week I do something different it tricks my muscles into not getting used to doing any one thing. I’ve been doing pilates, I’ve been doing yoga, I’ve done just plain old walking. I wear 10 pound weights on my ankles while I’m working just so that as I’m moving during the day I’m constantly building muscle. It’s not great for your back but I’m doing it anyway. I do a booty workout thing that I just did for Shape, which was really fun. And I do Zumba. I have DVDs and I dance around like a crazy person in my house.”

She Builds Confidence

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to build her confidence up. “I think I’m a work in progress,” she admits. “[But] I feel it’s so much better than [it was] a year-and-a-half ago, and I feel like in another eight months, it’s going to be so much better than it is today.”

She Wants to be a Role Model

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to be a role model for others. In it, she shared the advice she gives to young girls. “When I meet young girls, I’m always like, ‘Just do me one favor. Love what you look like right now – and remember I said it 10 years from now because it’s the greatest gift I can give.’”

Beauty

Sydney Sweeney Swears By These 5 Habits

Discover Sydney Sweeney's top 5 fitness habits at 27, from water skiing to morning workouts and self-care activities.

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Over the past few years, Sydney Sweeney has become one of America’s sweethearts with celebrated roles in everything from hit HBO shows Euphoria and White Lotus to big-screen movies Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Anyone But You. In addition to her impressive acting ability, the star is a total bombshell and has one of the fittest figures in Hollywood. Here are the top 5 habits that help her stay fit at 27.

Water Skiing

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Sydney has been water skiing since she was a toddler. “The moment I could walk, my mom put me on what’s called a U-board to learn how to ski,” she told Women’s Health. “I remember that whenever we would go by the docks of my grandma’s or my cousin’s house, I’d wave. I felt so cool because I could take off one hand. That’s my earliest memory of skiing, but I’ve been doing it as long as I can remember. It’s my favorite.” How does it help her achieve her amazing body? “It’s a lot of upper body strength, it’s balance, it’s core, it’s legs—you get tired really fast,” she says. “I see such a change in my body after an entire summer of [skiing]. My arms are stronger, more sculpted. My abs are rock solid. But I never look at it as a workout because it is so much fun,” she said.

Morning Workouts

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Sydney mixes up her exercise routine, but likes to get workouts over with early in the day. “I like to work out in the morning, so I’ll either go for a run or I’ll go to Solidcore,” says Sydney. The high-intensity, low-impact Pilates-inspired workout “makes me feel so strong, but also elongated,” Sydney said about her sweat sessions. “I feel so good afterwards.”

Self-Care

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Sydney engages in self-care activities. “I love to paint, and I love to read,” she said. “Those are the activities that are just for me.” One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years than those who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

She Walks and Hikes

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One of the ways she treats her anxiety is by spending time outdoors with her dog, Tank. She takes him on walks or hikes. 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.

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

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

5 Simple Fitness Habits To Stay Toned Like Mariana Morais
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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” 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

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. 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 some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, 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, stress and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.