Massy Arias In Workout Gear Says “Mondays Are Meant To Be Crushed”

Fitness influencer Massy Arias is sharing some Monday motivation for her 2.9 million Instagram followers. Arias, 34, posted pictures of herself wearing purple two-piece workout gear, posing behind a barbell. “Because Mondays are meant to be crushed. Save this one for later. Here are three movements I’ve been playing around with lately to increase my mobility, strength, balance, prevent injury, and have some fun. There are many different ways to make progress when it comes to movement. While most people focus on progressive overload and volume when it comes to challenging their fitness level and progressing on their journeys, this isn’t the only route,” she captioned the post. Here’s how this fitness guru stays happy, healthy, and strong.

1. Morning Workouts

Arias gets her own workout done first thing so she can tend to her clients. “My day starts at 5:30 in the morning. I have a green tea and I get ready to go to the gym,” she told The Cut. “I might have a smoothie, then go and get my workout done. I am behind a computer for a couple of hours, and then doing work with all of my clients. I do a meal prep every Sunday so my food is ready for me. I used to eat out a lot, and realized I was spending tons of money. Meal prepping is not as hard as people think — you just have to have a system.”

2. Fruit-Infused Water

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Arias says she drinks probably a gallon of water a day. “But it’s all about your activity levels,” she told The Cut. “When I say a gallon, that includes if I have a protein shake or I make a smoothie. On a resting day I might do three liters. I infuse my waters, so it might be cucumber and cilantro, which is a purifier, or I might do orange peel with strawberry and mint, or ginger.”

3. Advice For Women

Arias’ advice to women chasing their dreams is to always have integrity. “Don’t give up on your big goal once things get tough because I didn’t,” she told Create & Cultivate. “The tougher it got for me, the more I learned how to navigate the things that today are easy for me to accomplish. I have never lowered my standards and I haven’t lost integrity to get the things I’ve wanted in my career. Too many people fall short and lower their standards for the things they want at the moment not realizing they are compromising their goals. Look at the big picture and don’t settle for less.”

4. Mental Health Support

Arias’ workout regimen is important for her mental as well as physical health. “From the beginning, I saw exercise as the only thing to put me in a right state of mind,” she told The Cut. “It took me a while to change my lifestyle. It didn’t come right away, but the more I did it, the more I challenged myself, the more I went out of my comfort zone, the more I really pushed myself, it gave me a sense of excitement. This fitness lifestyle is not only about looking good and feeling good mentally; it also gives you so much structure. I just try to do better than I was doing the day before, and have short-term goals every week that are achievable and sustainable.”

5. She’s a Superwoman

Motherhood has been transformative for Arias. “Since having my daughter I’ve learned I’m a superwoman,” she told Create & Cultivate. “I did something amazing that took close to 10 months, it’s going to take time to feel like myself and look the same way I used to before her. I love my body even more because it was the body that helped me bring my daughter into the world. Every aspect of my life and even I have changed since giving birth to Indi. I have become a better trainer, daughter, and wife. I can relate to a whole new 'hood' I’ve never been able to relate with; motherhood and parenthood.”

Massy Arias is jazzing up her workout routine. In a new social media post the celebrity trainer and influencer reveals her hack for overcoming boredom with exercise. “So you’re bored and unmotivated? I want you to get up and try something new. Here’s a fun one, let me read you say you’re back on it 🔥 Because Monday’s are meant to be crushed,” she writes in the Instagram caption. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Exercise for Mental Health

Massy reveals that exercise was the best remedy for her mental health. She battled depression when she was younger, and tried herbal remedies and cognitive therapy, but exercise was the game-changer.. “Fitness saved my life,” she told Muscle & Fitness. She started with the elliptical machine and then bodybuilding. “That first pushup felt great!” she revealed.

2. Stretching

Massy makes sure to stretch after exercising. “I’ve been sitting a lot lately so after my workout I decided to mobilize my spine before I sit again. This one stretch I find to be one of the best selections lately to really get some decompression after my workouts,” she explains in the caption. Why is stretching important? It helps keep the muscles “flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

3. Strength Training

Massy created her own workout method – a mix of resistance training, calisthenics, yoga, and HIIT. Strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently, explains Mayo Clinic. Strength training may also help you:

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

4. Self-Love

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Massy is all about self-love. “I honestly think if you're not happy with who you are and you're always trying to fit into something that, structurally, you're never going to be, then you're never going to be happy. It took me a little bit just to understand I have to love the body that I'm in because it's still beautiful. And I have to understand that women come in different shapes and different body types. I've used exercise to help me feel more confident inside and out, to help me build the areas that I can actually enhance so that I can feel more comfortable,” Massy tells Elle.

5. Smoothies

One of Massy’s secret weapons? Her healthy smoothies. “Instead of falling for the sugary drinks with no nutritional value, let me show you how to make smoothies that cut your cravings, help build 💪🏽, and are actually good for your overall health,” she wrote on Instagram video, revealing the recipe for the drink, “loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and protein.” She adds: “It tastes incredible and you can treat them as a meal, a snack, or your post workout fuel,” she maintains. She adds that it helps keep you “focused with sustained energy throughout the day” and will help you “feel satiated, but not bloated.”

Massy Arias’ Smoothie Recipe

• 1/2 cup 100% pumpkin puree
• 1 Banana, frozen
• 1/4 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 6 Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins (optional)
• 2 tbsp Pecans
• 1 scoop Vanilla Cream protein @tru_supplements
• About 1 cup of ice
• 1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Totals:

• Calories: 484
• Protein: 28.5g
• Fiber: 9.1
• Fat: 15.5
• Carbs: 54

Massy Arias is sharing a new workout with her followers. In a new social media post the fitness trainer and influencer flaunts her amazingly fit figure in a two-piece exercise set during a grueling sweat session at the gym. “Nothing ever grows in a comfort zone. If there is one thing I dislike most, are these kind of workouts. But how can I motivate you to be your best self, if I don’t keep growing myself? This weekend I joined the queen @bethanycf to do a little hyrox EMOM wod,” she captioned the post. What is the workout and what other ways does she approach health and fitness? Keep reading for details and all of her diet, fitness, and self-care habits.

1. Stretching

Massy makes sure to stretch. “I’ve been sitting a lot lately so after my workout I decided to mobilize my spine before I sit again. This one stretch I find to be one of the best selections lately to really get some decompression after my workouts,” she wrote in a caption. Why should you consider stretching? It helps keep the muscles “flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

2. Prioritize Mental Health

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Massy is open about her mental health struggles. While she tried therapy and herbal remedies, she maintains that exercise was the game changer. “Fitness saved my life,” she told Muscle & Fitness. She started with the elliptical machine and then bodybuilding. “That first pushup felt great!” she revealed.

3. Strength Training, Yoga, and HIIT

Massy has a unique training style that incorporates resistance training, calisthenics, yoga, and HIIT. 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

4. Nutritious Smoothies

Arias drinks smoothies to satisfy her sweet tooth while treating her body to a healthy dose of nutrition. “Instead of falling for the sugary drinks with no nutritional value, let me show you how to make smoothies that cut your cravings, help build 💪🏽, and are actually good for your overall health,” she writes in the caption of the Instagram video . Her smoothie is “loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and protein,” and “It tastes incredible and you can treat them as a meal, a snack, or your post workout fuel,” she maintains. She adds that it helps keep you “focused with sustained energy throughout the day” and will help you “feel satiated, but not bloated.”

• 1/2 cup 100% pumpkin puree
• 1 Banana, frozen
• 1/4 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 6 Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Sweet Thins (optional)
• 2 tbsp Pecans
• 1 scoop Vanilla Cream protein @tru_supplements
• About 1 cup of ice
• 1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Totals:

• Calories: 484
• Protein: 28.5g
• Fiber: 9.1
• Fat: 15.5
• Carbs: 54

5. Her New EMOM Workout

Here is Massy’s new EMOM (every minute on the minute) workout challenge:

Min 1 -200m Run

Min 2 - 50 Ft sled push

Min 3 - 12-15 CAL ECHO BiKE

Min 4 - 25 Ft sled pull

Min 5 - 12-15 CAL Ski Erg

Min 6- 8-10 BBjO

Min 7 - 12-15 CAL ROW

Min 8- 50 FA FARMER CARRY

Min 9 - 20 steps lunge

Min 10 - C2 Bike Active

Recovery or Rest

Alice Marchisio is heating up social media in her skimpy workout gear. In a new post the bodybuilder shows off her phenomenal figure in a unique two-piece set, driving her followers wild. “Black days have begun,” she wrote in the Instagram caption. “So beautiful 😍❤️❤️❤️,” commented one of her followers, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Strength Training

Alice relies on weights to keep her body strong. “My training routine is carefully organized to get the most out of my physical abilities and continually improve. Each muscle group is trained intensely once a week, allowing adequate time for recovery and optimal muscle growth. I incorporate four to five weight lifting sessions per week, focusing each session on specific muscle groups to maximize strength and definition,” she told Yamamoto.

2. Cardio

She also does cardio. “I complement these sessions with two to three cardio sessions, which are essential for maintaining my conditioning, promoting fat loss and improving my cardiovascular endurance,” she says.

3. High Intensity Interval Training

HIIT also helps her stay fit. “I use high intensity training techniques such as stripping, drop sets and isomix, including its advanced version 2.0. These methodologies not only increase the difficulty of the exercises but also stimulate a greater muscular response to push the body beyond its limits,” she says.

4. Her Off Season Diet Helps Her Maintain Her Weight

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“During the off-season, I follow a normocaloric diet to maintain a healthy weight without accumulating excess fat, thanks to the choice of foods compatible with my metabolism. This phase allows you to vary your caloric and macronutrient intake while remaining within the limits necessary for my category,” she says.

5. She Cuts Carbs Before Competitions

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“In the preparation period for competitions, my diet becomes more rigorous and calibrated, with a focus on specific foods that I manage well, and particular attention to the regulation of carbohydrates based on my physical condition and the directives of my coach. This helps me optimize energy and muscle definition,” she says. “As the competition gets closer, I eliminate free meals to focus on physical and nutritional preparation, a change that is critical to reaching peak fitness. This disciplined dietary regimen is essential for optimal management of my body and success in bodybuilding competitions. This strategy not only supports the maintenance of lean mass and reduction of body fat, but also prepares you physically and mentally for the demands of competition.”

Jaclyn Cordeiro is a fitness influencer and the girlfriend of Alex Rodriguez. She showed off her body transformation on Instagram in April. In half of the photo, she wore a red set of workout gear. In the other half, she wore a blue dress. She captioned the post, “These pictures were taken yesterday. 5am Club vs Dinner Date.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jaclyn Cordeiro stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She’s Consistent

Cordeiro makes sure to be consistent with her workouts. She talked about the importance of this in the caption of the Instagram post. “CONSISTENCY+DISCIPLINE+HARD WORK=CONFIDENCE in all areas of your life. Make the time to INVEST in yourself everyday.” The Mayo Clinic states that being consistent with fitness is very important. “Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the elevator or rev up your household chores. Consistency is key.”

2. She Wears Ankle Weights

Cordeiro likes to go through her day wearing ankle weights. She shared this video on Instagram of herself going through her day with them on. Cordeiro explained the benefits and why she wears them in the caption. “Why ankle weights? Sculpt/Contour. Burn Calories Faster. Better Breathing. Improved Stamina. Strengthened Bones and Muscles. Stronger Core Muscles. Ankle Weights Offer Versatility.”

3. She Does Core Workouts

Cordeiro has an amazing core, as you can see in the Instagram post. Naturally, she does a lot of core workouts. She shared some of her favorites in this Instagram video of herself and Rodriguez doing core workouts. In it, she and Rodriguez are seen doing starfish crunches, reverse crunches, and planks. Cordeiro captioned the post, “Summer core challenge 🇨🇦Grab a partner, select one of your favourite songs. Aim to complete this in 20 mins. Perform a circuit comprised of 3 different abs exercises (targeting upper, lower rectus and obliques) each exercise for 2 minutes everyday. Stretch post circuit for at least 2 mins, remember ABS are made in the kitchen and cooked in the gym;).”

4. She Works Out With Someone Else

As you can see from the previous post, Cordeiro sometimes likes to workout with someone else. This has a lot of benefits. Better Health states, “Exercising with a friend or loved one can make it more fun, and increase your chances of sticking to your exercise plan. Exercising with a friend is a great way to keep you motivated. It’s also a great way to meet new people. It can even save you money. Exercise with someone around the same fitness level as you so you can spur each other on.”

5. She Uses Landmines

Cordeiro likes to do workouts with landmines. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing squats and lifts with them. She captioned the post, “Landmines exercises are a form of weight training that can level up your fitness game in more than one way, especially when your short on time. These versatile exercises demand full body engagement, increase lean muscle tissue, improve strength and sculpt those hard to reach accessory muscles ie intercostal. Landmine training allows you to maintain correct body posture, alignment and improve balance.”