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MMA Star Aspen Ladd in Workout Gear Shows Off Rock-Hard Abs

"You can usually tell how close to a fight I am..."

FACT CHECKED BY Alberto Plaza
MMA: NOV 24 PFL Finals
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MMA fighter Aspen Ladd is ready to rumble—you can tell by counting the abs on her stomach. Ladd, 29, shared a picture of herself posing in red yoga pants and a purple shirt, showing off impressive abdominal muscles in preparation for her fight. “You can usually tell how close to a fight I am , based on how many abs I have 😂 the current answer is, ‘very close’,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Ladd stays strong, fit, focused, and ready for the ring.


1. Hiking With the Pups

Ladd loves to hike with her pups (and doesn’t mind doing some heavy lifting in the process). “We all need a little help sometimes 🙂 this is on today’s 11.5 mile hike. Kaia needs help to cross fast moving water like this ( she will be 14 this summer). It's a privilege to still have old girl as my adventure buddy and enjoying her wild self ❤️,” she captioned an Instagram post.

2. 5 Mile Runs In the Mountains

Ladd goes running in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with her dogs. “5 miles of running and a whole bunch of playing is good for the soul …especially on Thursday before evening training. Because Thursdays are ROUGH usually. Balance ⚖️,” she captioned an Instagram post.

3. Scrubbing Down the Mats

Ladd likes to cool down after training by cleaning the mat herself. “Rate our mat scrubbing skills,” she captioned a funny video. “This gym is a funk free zone 🙅‍♀️ it’s luck of the draw who scrubs them down after each practice ( usually the last ones in the gym) ….but I never mind and it’s a nice cool down after some real good sparring rounds tonight.”

4. Respect For Nature

Ladd is aware the mountains can be dangerous, always has her two German Shepherd dogs with her for protection when she’s hiking. “A beautiful 8 mile loop near my home. It’s always crazy to me when I see people out solo hiking or running. No dogs no other people, headphones in …just livin on hope 😂,” she captioned an Instagram post. “For example, just tonight in 8 miles my dogs alerted that there was some kind of predator near by on 5 separate occasions. Could be anything from a coyote to a bear 🐻 I never know until I find prints of scat . 2 weeks ago it was a cougar. How do I know it’s a predatory animal, you may ask? Easy , my dogs spend so much time out in the mountains with me that I know based on their different reactions.”

5. Recovery Workouts

Ladd switches up her training when to deal with injuries while still staying active. I tweaked my back pretty good at the end of last week, and it’s not quite up to chucking humans around yet 🤼‍♀️,” she captioned a video. “So my coach gave me a less body wrecking assignment to do tonight, and give the back one more day to recover.

Warm up / stretch for 1 mile

Then

Run 1 mile

Shadow box 5 minutes

Repeat ✖️3

Visualize opponents/ scenarios the whole time and practice what we’ve been drilling. It’s a great low stress workout for anyone wanting to try 🙂.”

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MMA Star Aspen Ladd in Workout Gear Shows Off Rock-Hard Abs

"You can usually tell how close to a fight I am..."

MMA: NOV 24 PFL Finals
Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
FACT CHECKED BY Alberto Plaza
Evidence-Based

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Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

MMA fighter Aspen Ladd is ready to rumble—you can tell by counting the abs on her stomach. Ladd, 29, shared a picture of herself posing in red yoga pants and a purple shirt, showing off impressive abdominal muscles in preparation for her fight. “You can usually tell how close to a fight I am , based on how many abs I have 😂 the current answer is, ‘very close’,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Ladd stays strong, fit, focused, and ready for the ring.


1. Hiking With the Pups

Ladd loves to hike with her pups (and doesn’t mind doing some heavy lifting in the process). “We all need a little help sometimes 🙂 this is on today’s 11.5 mile hike. Kaia needs help to cross fast moving water like this ( she will be 14 this summer). It's a privilege to still have old girl as my adventure buddy and enjoying her wild self ❤️,” she captioned an Instagram post.

2. 5 Mile Runs In the Mountains

Ladd goes running in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with her dogs. “5 miles of running and a whole bunch of playing is good for the soul …especially on Thursday before evening training. Because Thursdays are ROUGH usually. Balance ⚖️,” she captioned an Instagram post.

3. Scrubbing Down the Mats

Ladd likes to cool down after training by cleaning the mat herself. “Rate our mat scrubbing skills,” she captioned a funny video. “This gym is a funk free zone 🙅‍♀️ it’s luck of the draw who scrubs them down after each practice ( usually the last ones in the gym) ….but I never mind and it’s a nice cool down after some real good sparring rounds tonight.”

4. Respect For Nature

Ladd is aware the mountains can be dangerous, always has her two German Shepherd dogs with her for protection when she’s hiking. “A beautiful 8 mile loop near my home. It’s always crazy to me when I see people out solo hiking or running. No dogs no other people, headphones in …just livin on hope 😂,” she captioned an Instagram post. “For example, just tonight in 8 miles my dogs alerted that there was some kind of predator near by on 5 separate occasions. Could be anything from a coyote to a bear 🐻 I never know until I find prints of scat . 2 weeks ago it was a cougar. How do I know it’s a predatory animal, you may ask? Easy , my dogs spend so much time out in the mountains with me that I know based on their different reactions.”

5. Recovery Workouts

Ladd switches up her training when to deal with injuries while still staying active. I tweaked my back pretty good at the end of last week, and it’s not quite up to chucking humans around yet 🤼‍♀️,” she captioned a video. “So my coach gave me a less body wrecking assignment to do tonight, and give the back one more day to recover.

Warm up / stretch for 1 mile

Then

Run 1 mile

Shadow box 5 minutes

Repeat ✖️3

Visualize opponents/ scenarios the whole time and practice what we’ve been drilling. It’s a great low stress workout for anyone wanting to try 🙂.”

MMA: NOV 24 PFL Finals
Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
FACT CHECKED BY Alberto Plaza
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MMA fighter Aspen Ladd isn’t going to let a little bit of rain stop her from enjoying her daily hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Ladd, 29, shared a video of herself wearing orange shorts and a matching sports bra, standing outside in the cold weather. “Started this hike at sunny and 78 degrees, ended it at raining and 59 degrees. It was quite refreshing 🙂,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Ladd stays strong, happy, and fighting-fit.


1. Focusing On the Fight

Ladd focuses on the next fight and doesn’t dwell on what might happen after. “Every fight that I have is the end of the world,” she told UFC.com. “I don’t really look beyond it. I’m sure there’s people in general that I’d like to fight, but it’s not something I’m going to think about until after this one. That’s the most nerve-wracking point in my life. That’s the only time that I ever feel nerves. Not even the hand-wrapping or any of that. It’s the walkout until the ref says, ‘Go.’ It’s going to be an anxious moment. After that, it’s all good.”

2. Hiking With Her Dogs

Ladd loves to hike with her dogs in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The fighter posts pictures of the spectacular scenery almost every day. “Hiking through the summer rain before heading down to the California Capital Airshow 🛩️✈️🛩️today @capitalairshow . Come say hi 👋 if you see me !!!!” she captioned an Instagram post.

3. Meal Plans

Ladd is familiar with making cuts for weigh-ins, saying she knows to be strict. “I have a meal plan company, I have my coach and I have the PI so I’m utilizing it all together and they’re doing an extremely good job,” she told MMA Fighting. “I have things explained to me on a daily basis that I didn’t know before. Like there’s a difference between a water load and a water taper for example. It’s just there’s little things you’re going to learn the rest of your career. It’s the same as fighting. I’m never going to know all of it.”

4. Strength Training

Ladd does resistance training at the gym to stay strong and fit. This Instagram video shows the fighter using resistance bands to work out, holding one hand up while she works the other one. “Mornings,” she captioned the post. She also frequently gets a 5-mile run in before breakfast with her three dogs on the mountain trails.

5. Outdoors Lifestyle

Ladd is happiest out in nature with her pets. “Tonight’s lovely view, this particular trailhead is 20 minutes from my home . I went down the mountain this morning for boxing, and some rehab for the injury I’m currently healing up . It was a good day 🙂,” she captioned a post.

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Addison Rae Flaunts Flat Abs in Swimsuit in Hawaii 

Here’s how the TikTok sensation stays in shape

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Addison Rae continued steaming up the beaches of Hawaii over the weekend, flaunting her fabulous figure -- including her rock hard abs -- in a black bikini and neon green cover up. How does the 21-year-old stay in such phenomenal physical shape while maintaining her mental health? Read on to see 5 ways Addison Rae prioritizes her health 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 Hardcore HIIT Workouts

Addison doesn’t mess around when it comes to fitness. The stunning star is one of the many celebs with a membership card to The Dogpound. Recently, the gym shared a video of one of her workout sessions, and it was no joke. As part of her intense regime she executed battle ropes, cable glute kickbacks, jumping jack slams and ankle weight kick backs like a boss. Read more about it here.

2. She Works Out with Pals

Addison is a big fan of the buddy system when it comes to fitness. In the past, her gym buddies have included ex boyfriend Bryce Hall and other pals, and during the pandemic, she even trained virtually Kourtney Kardashian.

3. She Focuses on Her Backside

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Addison focuses a lot of her workout energy on her glutes. "I've done this butt workout so many times because it literally burns so bad but it's so good,” the He’s All That star told Kourtney during their workout video. Donkey kicks, fire hydrants and fire hydrant extensions on each leg for two circuits are part of her booty-blasting routine.

4. She’s Very Active

Addison manages to stay extremely active, despite her busy work schedule. In addition to her regular workouts you can find her skateboarding, surfing, kayaking, kickboxing, and hiking.

5. She Dances

Dancing is what made Addison famous, and it happens to be a seriously effective form of cardio. "Regardless of age, weight or athletic ability, aerobic activity is good for you. Aerobic activity has many health benefits, no matter your age. As your body adapts to regular aerobic exercise, you'll get stronger and fitter," says the Mayo Clinic. "Combined with a healthy diet, aerobic exercise helps you lose weight and keep it off."

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Addison Rae in Swimsuit Flaunts Curves By Rocks

Here’s how the TikTok star and actress stays in shape.

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She’s all that! TikTok star and actress Addison Rae is making the most out of the last few days of summer. Over the weekend the 20-year-old showed off her swerving curves in a purple and pink checkered string bikini, wearing the top upside down in her trademark style. “That’s what I want,” she captioned the photo of herself, posing in front of a rock. She also shared a photo of herself lounging on a cliff in front of the ocean, wearing the same bikini and a bucket hat. How does the He’s All That star keep her curves toned? Read on to see 6 ways Addison Rae 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 Works Out at The Dogpound

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Addison regularly trains at The Dogpound, where she completes strength and weight training workouts. In a recent video posted to the cult gym’s Instagram account, she nails a hardcore workout doing including battle rops, cable glute kickbacks, jumping jack slams and ankle weight kickbacks like a pro.

2. She Is a Fan of the (Workout) Buddy System

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Addison loves breaking a sweat with her pals, including BFF and He’s All That costar Kourtney Kardashian. During the pandemic, the two shared a workout together virtually, revealing some of the exercises responsible for their fabulous figures.

3. She Focuses on Glute Work

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Baby got back, something she attributes to strenuous glute work. In her workout clip with Kourtney, she revealed the six-minute glute workout responsible for her famous backside. "I've done this butt workout so many times because it literally burns so bad but it's so good,” she told the Kourtney, perfectly executing donkey kicks, fire hydrants and fire hydrant extensions on each leg for two circuits.

4. She Is Active Outdoors

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In addition to regular gym workouts, Addison stays active with outdoor activities, including skateboarding, surfing, kayaking, and hiking. "Physical activity doesn't need to be complicated. Something as simple as a daily brisk walk can help you live a healthier life," says the Mayo Clinic. "For example, regular brisk walking can help you:

  • Maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat
  • Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and type 2 diabetes
  • Improve cardiovascular fitness."

5. She Also Does Kickboxing

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Want to get into fighting shape like Addison? Try kickboxing. Earlier this year she shared a photo of herself dressed for a workout at a studio showing off UFC moves. "Burn about 350-450 calories an hour as you punch, jab, and kick your way toward better balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. You'll slash stress, too," says WebMD. "You'll typically take a group class, usually an hour long, at a kickboxing studio, gym, or rec center. You won't be fighting anyone (unless you're doing kickboxing moves in a martial arts class), but you'll kick and jab at the air and punching bags."

6. And of Course, She Dances

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Dancing is a great cardio workout, and Addison does plenty of it. Just take a scroll through her TikTok feed to see the calorie-blasting moves that made her famous. "Regular aerobic exercise can help you live longer and healthier. After all, aerobic exercise can reduce health risks, keep excess pounds at bay, strengthen your heart and boost your mood. It can also reduce your risk of death from all causes," says the Mayo Clinic. "Healthy adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous activity. That doesn't have to be all at one time, though. For example, brisk walking for 30 minutes, five days a week meets the guidelines. Aerobic exercise can even be done in short blocks of time, such as several walk breaks spread throughout the day. Any activity is better than none at all."

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Addison Rae in Bathing Suit Shows Off Her Cabo Curves

Here’s everything the star does to stay in shape.

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Addison Rae is still basking in the memories of her recent trip to Cabo San Lucas. The TikTok darling shared another swimsuit snap on her Instagram stories Thursday, posing with her leg up in a black swimsuit while enjoying a boat ride past some of the famous rocks in the popular celebrity vacation destination. How does the 21-year-old maintain her incredibly fit figure? Read on for 6 ways Addison Rae 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. Her Workouts Are Hardcore

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Addison doesn’t mess around when it comes time to break a sweat. She is one of the many stars who exercises at The Dogpound, and her workouts are intense. In a recent workout clip posted by the gym, Addison executes battle ropes, cable glute kickbacks, jumping jack slams and ankle weight kickbacks like a pro.

2. She Is Into the (Workout) Buddy System

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Addison is all about working out with others. She has been snapped hitting classes with pal Hailey Bieber and also virtually exercised with pal and He’s All That co-star Kourtney Kardashian during the pandemic.

3. She Goes Hard with Her Glutes

Want a toned tush like Addison? It takes a lot of glute work. "I've done this butt workout so many times because it literally burns so bad but it's so good,” she told Kourtney during their workout video. In it, she does donkey kicks, fire hydrants and fire hydrant extensions on each leg for two circuits.

4. She Has an Active Lifestyle

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Addison’s Instagram feed is filled with photos of her engaging in active, calorie-blasting activities. Skateboarding, surfing, kayaking, kickboxing, and hiking are just a few of the other ways she stays fit.

5. She Dances

Obviously, one of the main ways Addison stays in shape is with a great cardio workout: Dancing.

6. She Does Pilates

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Pilates is another one of Addison’s favorite workouts. The 21-year-old has been snapped leaving the low impact exercise classes more than once.

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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.’”

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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.

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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.