7 Proven Ways Meghan Markle Stays in Shape

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, may give us “I just woke up like this” vibes with the illusion that she just floats out of bed looking put together, fit, and fabulous, but just like every other person on this earth, it takes effort. Although she's not exactly sharing her workouts oin Instagram, there have been a number of strategies that she reportedly uses. Read on to see 5 ways Kate Middleton reportedly stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does Planks

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Kate Middleton is reportedly a big fan of planks (or at least a fan of the results that come from planking). During her hour-long workouts, she will do a few different varieties of planking. She’ll combine 3 forms; normal planks, side plain king, and sky dive plank. "This core-strength exercise is called the modified plank," says the Mayo Clinic:

• "Lie on your stomach. Raise yourself up so that you're resting on your forearms and your knees. Align your head and neck with your back, and place your shoulders directly above your elbows. Tighten your abdominal muscles.
• Create resistance by pressing your elbows and your knees toward one another. Neither should move from their positions on the floor. Hold for three deep breaths.
• Return to the start position and repeat."

2. She Has Reportedly Tried the Dukan Diet

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She has tried the Dukan Diet, but she loves a nice variety of food and isn’t scared to try something adventurous like geoduck clams. The Dukan Diet generally consists of high protein and lower carb intake. "It may sound similar to Atkins, but the Dukan Diet is very different. Protein days are used for crucial strategic effect at each stage of the diet, and dieters are urged to stay clear of butter and oil that forms one of the mainstays of the Atkins regime," says one source.

3. She Enjoys Cardio

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During her three pregnancies and after, she continued with a cardio and weight routine, working out on her own, without a trainer. She knows the importance of keeping herself healthy for her kids, so she always finds the time to run.

4. She Loves To Cook

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When it comes to indulging in food or cooking in the kitchen, Middleton loves curries. Curry dishes are some of her favorite foods according to Royal Chef, Carolyn Robb. Kate enjoys learning to cook in the kitchen and loves coming to make them herself when she can.

5. She’ll Try New Things From Time To Time

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Kate does a few one off workouts to keep things exciting like cycling or using a Swiss gym ball. When it comes to staying slim, she also really enjoys doing yoga. Yoga is amazing for the body and has so many benefits. Have a fitness ball? "To do a squat and reach exercise with the fitness ball:

• Hold the ball in front of you and bend your knees. Keep your back straight and your arms parallel to the floor. Don't let your knees extend beyond your feet.
• Tighten your abdominal muscles.
• Rotate your trunk and reach with the ball toward your left. Hold for three deep breaths.
• Return to the starting position and repeat to the right.
• Vary the exercise by holding the ball in a downward position or an upward position," says the Mayo Clinic.

Kerry Washington began her career appearing in the film Magical Makeover. She would then star in the films, Save The Last Dance, Bad Company, She Hate Me, and Django Unchained. Washington then transitioned to TV, starring in the ABC political drama, Scandal. Washington would then play the lead in the HBO film, Confirmation, a lead in Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere, and in Netflix’s The Prom. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Kerry Washington 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 Works Out On A Regular Basis

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In 2014, Washington opened up about her exercise and wellness routine in an interview with SELF. She says that she makes sure to workout regularly. “I have to take care of myself in order to live life the way I want to,” she explained. “It’s important to have rest days. But in the long run, if I don’t work out for, like, three days, I feel worse, not better.”

2. She Does Pilates

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Washington tells SELF that Pilates is her go-to exercise. "With Pilates, I get to bring my true self. "I cry, I laugh. I think, ‘What do I need today?.” The Cleveland Clinic states that Pilates has a lot of health benefits. “Pilates is a form of strength training, but it doesn’t look like some of the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. Pilates focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles, but the result is similar: greater stability and endurance. Pilates isn’t going to bulk you up — if anything, it’s designed to cultivate a longer, leaner look. Still, it can lay a strong physical foundation for muscle-building activities — and may even reduce your likelihood of injury.”

3. She Makes Time For Herself In The Morning

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Washington has a busy schedule, however, she always makes time for herself. She told SELF that she likes to take time for herself each morning. “I try to stretch, pray and meditate right after I wake up,” Washington revealed. “It's always evolving and changing. I sit, bring my vulnerability and listen to what comes up."

4. She Drinks Lemon Water Each Day

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Washington shared some of her favorite wellness products and practices in her SELF interview. She says that she likes to drink lemon water each morning. "I start my day drinking a liter of water with lemon and sometimes a little bit of stevia." The Cleveland Clinic states that lemon water has a lot of benefits. “Acid helps break down food. That’s why there’s so much of it in our stomachs. The acid in lemons may be especially helpful in supplementing stomach acid levels, which tend to decline as we age.”

5. She Works With A Trainer

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Washington works with trainer, Julie Turner, to help her stay in shape. Turner opened up about her approach to training Washington and other celebrities to The Daily Mail. “I train all of my clients in the same way, celebrity or not, I specialize in helping people get to know their physical bodies from the inside out which helps them heal from injuries, reach specific fitness goals, and transform their bodies to lead healthy and active lives.”

6. She Stays Hydrated

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Hydration is one of Washington’s biggest wellness secrets. She tells Marie Claire that she does this for both her body and her skin. “Drinking water is huge for me. That's one of the reasons why I'm so drawn to products with hyaluronic acid. I really believe in the power of hydration from the inside out, but also from the outside in. So drinking water is big for me.”

7. She Cleanses

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Washington shared some of her skincare secrets in her Marie Claire interview. She says that cleansing is important to her. “For me, cleansing is the most important thing in my morning routine. And right now, I've been using the Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser. But I do find that I change cleansers depending on the time of year. I like to keep different products around based on what my skin needs. But, I really always lean into a multitasking serum that has SPF.”

Sofia Vergara is a lot of things. She’s an actress, known for her roles in projects like Modern Family and Hot Pursuit. She’s a spokeswoman, appearing in commercials for L’oreal and Head and Shoulders. And she’s a judge on America’s Got Talent, which is about to premiere its newest season. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Sofia Vergara 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’s Passionate About Wellness

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Vergara opened up about her wellness in an interview with Shape. She says that staying healthy is extremely important to her. “Everyone knows that I’ve never been into working out,” Vergara says. “I was always very happy with what I have. Then I hit 40 and I started seeing a softness everywhere on my body."

2. She Balances Her Diet And Workout

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Vergara tells Shape that she makes sure to eat healthy. However, she admits that she likes to indulge once in a while. Luckily, Vergara has a secret to avoid this. "When I do indulge, I exercise a bit harder the next day. My workout motto is really simple: No pain, no cake!"

3. She Eats A Healthy Breakfast

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In 2015, Vergara broke down her daily routine in an interview with Glamour. She says that she makes sure to eat a healthy breakfast. “I grab a quick breakfast. I usually prepare it the night before. One of my favorites is a kind of homemade muesli made of Greek yogurt, oats, chia seeds, nuts, and blueberries."

4. She Loves Pilates

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Vergara is a big fan of Pilates. She tells Glamour, "After a quick lunch, I'll start a workout. My go-to workout is a Pilates workout on the Lagree Fitness Megaformer machine.” Better Health states that Pilates has a lot of benefits. “Pilates can be an aerobic and non-aerobic form of exercise. It requires concentration and focus, because you move your body through precise ranges of motion. It requires concentration in finding a centre point to control your body through movement. Each exercise has a prescribed placement, rhythm and breathing pattern.”

5. She Goes To Spin Classes

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Vergara tells Glamour that she makes sure to do some cardio workouts. “I also mix in spinning classes for cardio a couple of times per week,” she says. According to bhLiveActive, spinning has a lot of benefits. “Spinning is perfect if you are recently recovering from an injury or surgery or just need to take things a little more gently. Don’t get us wrong, you can still get a great workout, but as the bike is stationary there is no risk that you will come off or collide with another cyclist. It also means you can focus on what really matters in class, working towards your fitness goals. If you are unsure whether a Spin class would be suitable for you, get in touch with us, and we can answer any queries you may have. Be sure to arrive early to your first class so that instructor can set you up on the bike safely.”

6. She Works With A Trainer

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Vergara works with trainer, Jennfier Yates, to help her stay in shape. Yates talked about what she does with Vegara in an interview with Marie Claire. "Typically, if we have a good filming schedule where she has availability, we'll work out between 5-7 days, which is a lot. But she takes a lot of time off when she's busy.”

7. She Takes Breaks

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Yates tells Marie Claire that Vergara takes days off from working out. "It's fine to give yourself a break—your body comes back stronger. You have to let your body rest, even if you're working out a few days during the week. That's why we rotate with Sofia. We have days in between when she rests. If you exhaust the muscles, you're more prone to getting injured."