Martha Stewart Shows Off Fit Bod Doing "Harder Than it Looks" Pilates

Martha Stewart is showing off her pilates moves at 82. In a recent social media post, the lifestyle and kitchen guru shows off her amazing body in exercise clothes during a grueling workout on the reformer. “Harder and more effective than it looks!!” she captioned the Instagram video, tagging Bedford Pilates, a studio near her home in Bedford, New York.

1. Pilates Helped Stewart Prepare for Her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Cover

In 2023, Stewart revealed to People that she used Pilates to prepare for her May 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover shoot. “I did Pilates three, maybe four times a week and did not have a drink — no alcohol whatsoever for two months," she said.

2. She Goes to Pilates at 6:30 AM

She also told Yahoo Life's Unapologetically series that Pilates herlps her maintain a "healthy lifestyle" and stay active. "It's about being aware of things around you and leading a good healthy life," she said. "And, going to Pilates at 6:30 in the morning, which I did this morning. I try to go to Pilates as many times a week as I possibly can."

3. Pilates Has Been Around for Over 100 Years

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According to the Cleveland Clinic, Joseph Pilates, a dancer, created the workout in the early 20th century as a recovery method for dancers, as they are prone to injuries. However, over the last several decades Pilates transitioned into a mainstream method.

4. You Can Do Pilates on a Mat or Reformer

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“Some of the principles that guide the Pilates method include concentration on each movement, use of the abdomen and low back muscles, flowing, precise movement patterns and controlled breathing,” explains the Cleveland Clinic. Pilates can be done on both a mat and a reformer.

5. Pilates Doesn’t “Bulk You Up”

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Pilates is considered a form of strength training, but instead of building muscle, it helpsimprove muscle tone and help with stability and endurance. “Pilates isn’t going to bulk you up — if anything, it’s designed to cultivate a longer, leaner look,” explains the Cleveland Clinic. “Still, it can lay a strong physical foundation for muscle-building activities — and may even reduce your likelihood of injury.”

6. Benefits of Pilates

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Pilates “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health,” says the Mayo Clinic. It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

7. Lots of Research Supports Pilates

Pilates is one of the most research-backed workouts, Pilates exercises are designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to improve posture and balance, according to science.

She's bringing sexy back! In her latest workout video, Jessica Biel shows how she gets her killer abs. Known for her love of fitness, the 41-year-old often posts about her wellness goals, and this time she reveals her core moves that help her get a toned tummy. We take a closer look at how the Candy actress stays so fit and dive into her regime. Here's what to know about how Biel gets her famed sculpted abs.

1. She Does Pilates

A few weeks ago, the mother of two shared her newest gym video. Wearing blue spandex and a black tank top, Biel lays on a mat holding a medicine ball straight up while bicycling with her legs.

2. She Does Multiple Core Exercises

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In the same video, Biel switches things up and lowers the medicine ball while raising both legs. She then alternates each leg, touching the medicine ball, and does several reps.

3. She Does Crunches

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After she's done with the medicine ball, Biel does sit-ups, but only does a few in the video, because her husband, Justin Timberlake, interrupts her workout, something he loves to do. He pretends to put his foot on her stomach and she laughs. She looks at the camera and says, "That was my man."

4. She Eats A Lot of Fruits and Veggies

Biel is very mindful of what she eats and consumes lean proteins, whole foods, and fruits and vegetables. She posted a delicious salad she made with apricots, cucumber, tomato, sunflower seeds. mozzarella balls, basil, and brown rice.

5. She Has Cheat Days

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Biel typically sticks to a well-balanced and clean diet, but she does allow herself to indulge. “A big cheat day in my world is very full on," she told InStyle. "When I’m going for it, I’m going for it. I’m going to have a million cups of coffee in the morning and then it’s going to be wine for lunch, pasta for lunch. There’s going to be another aperitif after lunch and a dessert and then probably more coffee." It doesn't end there. “And then a dinner that’s going to last for a million hours that’s just pasta, pasta, pasta, maybe an affogato, maybe another pasta. A lot of wine. More after-dinner drinks. Just really go for it,” she said.

If you want Lori Harvey’s body, you are going to have to work for it. On Tuesday, the 24-year-old’s hardcore workout was revealed via a Instagram video shared by The Dogpound, the celeb workout haven where she trains. In the clip, Steve Harvey’s spawn executes everything from pull ups to squats, flaunting her flat abs in a crop top and leggings. What else does she do to look so incredibly fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lori Harvey 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Does Strength Training

Lori is a fan of strength training. “I usually try to switch it up and do more cardio some days and more strength training on others,” the Pretty Little Thing ambassador revealed in an interview with their blog. Her typical workout starts with a five minute warmup, followed by a few circuits of strength training, “either lower or upper body depending on what day it is and I always finish with ab work,” she said.

2. Her Kitchen Is Stocked with Healthy Eats

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Lori sets herself up for success by keeping healthy food on hand. “I always keep some fruit around, I love strawberries and pomegranates. Lots of water. And some type of breakfast foods like eggs or oatmeal,” she said.

3. She Also Boxes

One of the ways that Lori stays in fighting form is via boxing. She has shared a few videos on her social media account of boxing sessions at The Dogpound.

4. She Does Pilates

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She also told Pretty Little Thing that incorporate Pilates into her workout rotation. “We had the booty band on the entire time,” she told Bustle in an interview, conducted right after one of her classes. “I just feel muscles working that I didn’t even know I had, but that is what I’m really into right now.”)

5. She Loves Riding Horses

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Lori was a competitive equestrian for many years and still enjoys riding. “It’s very freeing. My mind constantly is going at a million things 24/7; it’s hard for me to shut my brain down. When I’m on a horse, literally that is all I’m thinking about: me in that moment and me and that horse. You have to be very in tune to the horse and what’s going on, and picking up on them and the environment, and making sure there’s not anything around that could maybe spook them or scare them,” she told Bustle. “I did show jumping, so I’m paying attention to my distance from the jumps and the setup, and is [the horse] positioned right? So many things go into it, but it’s a very freeing experience.”

January Jones is sweating away in the sun this summer…in her swimsuit! The Mad Men star flaunts her gorgeous body in a polka dot swimsuit via her latest social media post. “102• RIP my grass,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the 44-year-old maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 5 ways January Jones 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 Pilates

Pilates is January’s go-to workout. "Two or three years ago I started doing barre classes, and after that I took regular private Pilates lessons. Then a friend told me about Lagree Pilates," she told Shape in February 2020. "I’ve been doing it two to four times a week for the past year now, and I’ve gained weight because I’ve put on muscle. I’ve gone up a size in clothes, but I feel like I look better naked."

2. She Also Does Yoga

January also loves to do yoga. She trains with Kirschen, a private yoga instructor based in Los Angeles, and regularly shares photos of their sessions together. “Whether you’re a couch potato or a professional athlete, size and fitness levels do not matter because there are modifications for every yoga pose and beginner classes in every style,” explains Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California to the American Osteopathic Association. “The idea is to explore your limits, not strive for some pretzel-like perfection. It is a great way to get in tune with your body and your inner self.”​

3. She Loves Group Fitness

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January is all about exercise classes because “music is good” and the routine changes so “it doesn’t get boring.” She added to Shape: “I like having women on both sides of me to push me. When I did the private Pilates lessons a couple of years ago, I just saw myself getting lazy with it because there wasn’t that drive for competition. For me, that’s what’s motivating. If there’s someone strong next to me, I definitely want to up my game. I find myself looking forward to it more than I’ve ever looked forward to a workout.”

4. Her Diet Is Healthy, Organic, and Balanced

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“I don’t deprive myself of anything. If I want something—steak, a bagel—I’ll eat it. There’s no diet or strict set of rules,” she dished to Shape about how she eats. “I don’t get hungry until around 10 a.m., but since I usually do Lagree at 9:30, I’ll make myself eat a banana beforehand so I don’t get too shaky. Then I have a MacroBar afterward and eat lunch around 11:30—usually salad, soup, or a sandwich,” she revealed. She also loves to cook and might make salmon with french fries or pasta for herself and son, Xander. “We try to have lots of green veggies,” she added. One way she gets her greens in? “Last winter, I started drinking celery juice every day, and I’ve seen amazing results in my energy, digestion, and skin and how I sleep. I have that in the morning, then I take my vitamins and drink coffee.” She also eats organic. “No antibiotics or hormones in meats is really important to me, and so is eating sustainable fish. I don’t want to be that annoying person in the restaurant who’s like, ‘Where’s this fish from?’ But I do it anyway.”

5. She Does Cardio Barre

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January told InStyle that she likes Cardio Barre, a combination of traditional barre moves with non-stop movements. “I feel better. I feel stronger. It’s muscle, obviously. I gained weight, but I feel tighter and more energetic, and exercising is legit,” she explained.

Jana Kramer has been working hard to get into the best shape of her life, and it shows! The actress and country singer shared a mirror selfie this week, flaunting her rock hard body in a two-piece swimsuit. How does the mother-of-two keep herself so incredibly fit? She recently revealed some of her diet and workout secrets. Read on to see 5 ways Jana Kramer 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 Worked “Hard” For Her Body

In the new Instagram post, Jana explains that it isn’t a “thirst trap” photo, or an “I want attention post” or a “post to make you compare your body to mine,” but is more about her feeling proud of her body. “Because when I look at this photo, I see strength. If I’m honest, I lost a little too much weight after my divorce, and I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy the number I saw. But that’s an unhealthy way to look at it. It should never be about the number. It should be about how you feel,” she explained. “I have been actively becoming strong again for me. I look at this pic now and I’m proud of myself for the hard work and commitment to loving myself. This body made two beautiful humans. I’m proud of my body." She mentioned feeling even better after her breast augmentation and promoted Natrelle Breast Augmentation.

2. She Works Out with a Trainer

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Jana does a lot of cardio on her own in her home gym, but works out with Nashville based personal trainer-to-the-stars Erin Oprea as well. In a recent Instagram story, she revealed that they pretty much follow Oprea’s Pretty Muscles app workouts. “I work out with Erin two times a week,” she explained. The duo do “a ton of squats, sumo squats, lunges.”

3. Running Helped Her “Lean Out”

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Oprea also got Jana into running. “I hated running and now I love it,” she confessed. “It’s helped me lean out.”

4. She Is Proud of Her Body

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Jana’s go to diet rule? “I personally think everything in moderation,” she revealed. “I had a chocolate chip cookie last night. I will eat another one tonight. I don’t think you should deprive yourself of anything. I think, eat when you are hungry. But all-around diet is how I do it.”

5. Exercise Boosts Her Mental Health

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“Still not feeling 100 percent,” Jana explained earlier this year in an Instagram story video. “But I'm still going to run it out, sweat it out." She once explained to Us Weekly that the mental health benefits of exercise are a motivating factor. “Working out for me is my sanity…Even just going for a walk, that is a place where I come back and I'm like, 'I feel good, I feel balanced. Working out is 100% how I stay level."