Melissa Joan Hart In Workout Gear Says “Did My Squats”

90s icon Melissa Joan Hart is all about balance these days—she works hard but knows when to relax. Hart, 48, shared a picture of herself wearing leggings and a white tank top with the words” Squats and Margaritas” on it. “Did my squats at @bft_brentwood… now for the margarita!” she wrote on the Instagram story. Hart has been steadily working since her Sabrina the Teenage Witch days and shows no sign of slowing down. Here’s how this mom-of-three she stays happy, healthy, and fit.

1. She Takes the Stairs

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Hart tries to go the extra mile to keep her mind and body sharp. “I just think our society is making us cut corners where it feels like we’re not doing what we’re capable of,” she told Scary Mommy. “Even stairs used to be a modern convenience; now we’re taking the escalator. I notice that all the time. There are escalators everywhere now. I always take the stairs.”

2. Always Working

Hart is proud to have steady work, even if it’s not something people might know about. “I put it on my social media, but unless you’re following me, you really have no idea,” she told Glamour. “I’m proud to say in the last year I directed more than I acted. Of course naysayers say, “You disappeared! You’re not working anymore!” I’m like, “Well, actually, I’m doing exactly what I want to be doing, and what I always dreamt for myself at an older age in this industry.”

3. Embracing Motherhood

Hart is embracing life with three children. “There's something about getting older and just maturing, accepting. This is who I am. It’s OK,” she told Scary Mommy. “I have a little belly on me. And I think for every child you have, you’re allowed to be 10 minutes late. So I’m allowed to be 30 minutes late. Parenting is hard, right? As moms, aren’t we told… What’s the Barbie quote about doing it all and not doing it well? You have to be perfect, but you’re not perfect. Yet at the same time, we are capable of a lot more than we give ourselves credit for.”

4. Life After Sabrina

Hart says she was inspired by Shirley Temple to go from child star to successful working adult. “When I was a young teen, I was really aware of the child-star stigma,” she told Glamour. “People will hit it big for one project, and then it’s really hard to work after that. I never expected this to be a lifelong job. I just thought I was lucky I had a show, Clarissa, and that college would lead me to my next career.”

5. Keep Moving

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Hart believes any movement is good for you. “It’s really important to take care of your diet, to drink your water and to make sure you get some exercise every day,” she told Us Weekly. “I try to do little things around the house.”

Eliza Taylor, renowned for her role as Clarke Griffin on "The 100," recently tackled a personal milestone by completing a 21 km race alongside her husband and co-star, Bob Morley. Sharing the triumph on Instagram, Taylor expressed her exhilaration and disbelief at the accomplishment, captioned, “WE DID IT!!!! This was so much fun, never did I think I could run 21kms. But here we are at the finish line and I’m so proud! Couldn’t have done it without my best friend beside me the whole run. Love you @wildpip_morley 🥹❤️🙌🥳.” Her post reflects a celebratory moment that highlights both her physical and emotional journey, emphasizing the joy and pride of reaching new heights with her partner by her side.

1. She Runs

As you can see from her Instagram post, Taylor likes to run to keep herself in shape. Running has a lot of health benefits. FloTrack reports that running is a great cardio exercise. “Running and jogging is an aerobic exercise, and you’re working out both your heart and lungs while doing so. This will also lead to a lower resting heart rate, lower bad cholesterol in your blood and lower blood pressure. You don’t need to run an obscene amount of miles every day to get these benefits, either. Those who just run a couple of minutes a day decrease their risk of cardiovascular death by 58 percent. If you have a hard time running, you can still give your heart a workout by jogging or walking.”

2. She Takes Fitness Classes

Taylor likes to take fitness classes to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing some workouts in a class. Taylor captioned it, “Had an absolute blast today 🙌💚 So happy to support a product I actively take and believe in! @fatty15 🍃🤗” According to Iowa State University, taking classes has a lot of benefits. “Other people influence your attitudes and emotional responses to exercise. That is, they can affect how you feel about exercising, which is critical for determining whether you do it or not. If you get to know others who exercise regularly, you start to perceive exercise as more positive, common, desirable and doable.”

3. She Does Squats

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In her fitness class Instagram video, Taylor is seen doing squats with a resistance band. Squats have a lot of health benefits. ACE Fitness reports, “Love them or hate them, squats can work wonders for your strength, flexibility, physique and power. This multijoint movement engages the glutes, hamstrings, quad, back and core, making it a great total-body exercise.”

4. She Does Lunges

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In the Instagram video, Taylor is seen doing lunges. ACE Fitness states that the lunge is a very good exercise to do. “Lunges work the biggest muscles in your lower body — mainly the quadriceps, gluteus maximus, and the adductor magnus (the muscle in your inner thigh). Other muscles that come into play are the hamstrings, gluteus medius, calves, and core stabilizers, says Susane Pata, content strategist for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and NASM-certified personal trainer based in Miami.”

5. She Does Jumping Jacks

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Taylor is also seen doing jumping jacks in her fitness class Instagram video. The exercise has a lot of health benefits. Gymless reports, “Jumping jacks, also known as star jumps, is a full-body exercise that targets major muscle groups and is a great addition to any home or cardio workout. Jumping jacks is a form of plyometric exercise, which is a mixture of aerobic and resistance training. This exercise can be used as a warm-up to rev up your cardiovascular system by increasing your body temperature and increasing blood flow to your muscles. It can be included in your cardio workout routines, or even used as a form of active rest!”

Maya Jama just shared a photo of herself in a swimsuit. “That was me yesterday. This is me now. I just tried to do 5 minutes on the treadmill and I want to vomit. It’s a lovely day in the neighborhood though,” she said, showing off a nice backyard patio. “It’s oh so quiet, shh, shh,” she continued, quoting a Bjork song. “I said I wanted to be a lady of leisure…” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maya Jama 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 Early When Filming

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“When I’m away filming, I try to wake up early so I can fit in a workout before arriving on set. It helps get me in the zone,” she has said. “Early-morning cardiovascular workouts are well-supported to improve concentration and energy for the rest of the day. They also may have the added benefit of improving sleep quality for some people,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Think of something that will really get you moving every day. Maybe it takes posting a picture from your healthier days on the fridge. Or perhaps you wish to keep up with the kids. Whatever it may be, make sure it gets you moving each and every time.”

2. This is How Often She Works Out

“'I have loads of energy so lately I’ve been trying to channel that into an exercise routine. But I’m still very much a beginner. I now work out three to four days a week because I know it’s an important part of keeping healthy,” she said, according to Women’s Health. “Here's what the research says: A single exercise session that gets your heartrate up can lower blood pressure, improve sleep, lower anxiety and improve insulin sensitivity on the day you do it. Other benefits, like lowering your risk of many chronic diseases and cancers, start adding up within days or weeks of regular physical activity,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Regular activity sets you up to stay independent as you age, and lowers your risk of fall-related injuries. For many people with chronic conditions, it can lower your risk of all-cause and disease-specific mortality.”

3. She Lifts Weights

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Maya lifts weights to feel strong. “I love feeling strong, but I’m not naturally like that. From an early age I’d be trying to use my mum’s weight to do deep squats and build bigger legs,” Maya says to Stylist UK. “In the first lockdown, I lived with friends and we all worked out together. It was good because when one person wasn’t feeling it, the others would get you in the mood,” Maya adds. “It’s harder, now I’m on my own.”

4. She Incorporates Fitness Into Her Daily Life

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“Every morning I put good music on and dance around my bedroom or run up and down the stairs. I’ve found wearing ankle weights really useful, putting on thick socks and weights while I do my daily activities for some extra resistance. And I’ve got a bike in front of my TV so I can jump on that when I’m watching something,” Maya told Stylist UK.

5. She Does Squats

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“Once you are at the bottom of your squat, check your form in the mirror. Are you sitting parallel to the floor? As you stand up, push your heels into the ground to generate a greater force. This is especially helpful once you start adding more weight. Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the squat as you come back to a standing position. Look straight ahead to help keep your shoulders back and your back straight while performing the squat,” says ACE Fitness.