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Agustina Gandolfo in Bathing Suit is All Heart

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Agustina Gandolfo is currently spending time in Qatar for the World Cup. Gandolfo just shared a new photo of herself by the pool. In it, she lounged on chairs in the sunlight. She wore a leopard print bathing suit, her figure on display, with a heart emoji as a caption. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Agustina Gandolfo 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 Her Abs

Gandolfo shares a lot of workout videos on her Instagram. She even has two Instagram story highlights dedicated to her workouts. Gandolfo makes sure to workout her entire body. She does a lot of ab workouts. In her highlights, she is seen doing workouts like Russian twists and crunches with a leg raise and a weight.

2. She Works Out Her Lower Body

Gandolfo doesn’t skip leg day. She makes sure to workout her lower body. In her Instagram story highlights, she is seen doing different lower body workouts. In one video, Gandolfo is seen pushing her legs out while balancing on an exercise ball. In another, she is seen doing bridges with a barbell.

3. She Does Planks

Gandolfo likes to do planks as a way of staying in shape. She shares a lot of videos and photos on Instagram of herself in a plank. She shared these photos of herself doing a side plank. Gandolfo captioned it, “How slow time flies when we plank.”

4. She Weight Trains

Gandolfo likes to do weight and strength train as a way of staying in shape. She posts a lot of videos of herself on Instagram doing different exercises with weights. In this video, she is seen doing deadlifts, hip thrusts with a barbell, and squats with a hand dumbbell. Gandolfo captioned it, “Saturday won. How nice is it to train together at home.”

5. She Avoids Injuries

Whenever Gandolfo works out, she makes sure to avoid getting injured. She always makes sure to warm herself up, and does workouts in the correct way. She talked about it in the caption of this Instagram video. Gandolfo wrote, “Mini Saturday workout so you can save it and get it done while you have the little time left. ALWAYS mobility before you start, it's very important to avoid injuries and prepare for a better training.”

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Agustina Gandolfo is currently spending time in Qatar for the World Cup. Gandolfo just shared a new photo of herself by the pool. In it, she lounged on chairs in the sunlight. She wore a leopard print bathing suit, her figure on display, with a heart emoji as a caption. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Agustina Gandolfo 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 Her Abs

Gandolfo shares a lot of workout videos on her Instagram. She even has two Instagram story highlights dedicated to her workouts. Gandolfo makes sure to workout her entire body. She does a lot of ab workouts. In her highlights, she is seen doing workouts like Russian twists and crunches with a leg raise and a weight.

2. She Works Out Her Lower Body

Gandolfo doesn’t skip leg day. She makes sure to workout her lower body. In her Instagram story highlights, she is seen doing different lower body workouts. In one video, Gandolfo is seen pushing her legs out while balancing on an exercise ball. In another, she is seen doing bridges with a barbell.

3. She Does Planks

Gandolfo likes to do planks as a way of staying in shape. She shares a lot of videos and photos on Instagram of herself in a plank. She shared these photos of herself doing a side plank. Gandolfo captioned it, “How slow time flies when we plank.”

4. She Weight Trains

Gandolfo likes to do weight and strength train as a way of staying in shape. She posts a lot of videos of herself on Instagram doing different exercises with weights. In this video, she is seen doing deadlifts, hip thrusts with a barbell, and squats with a hand dumbbell. Gandolfo captioned it, “Saturday won. How nice is it to train together at home.”

5. She Avoids Injuries

Whenever Gandolfo works out, she makes sure to avoid getting injured. She always makes sure to warm herself up, and does workouts in the correct way. She talked about it in the caption of this Instagram video. Gandolfo wrote, “Mini Saturday workout so you can save it and get it done while you have the little time left. ALWAYS mobility before you start, it's very important to avoid injuries and prepare for a better training.”

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Agostina Larocca recently enjoyed a beach day. She shares some stunning new photos on Instagram this week. In them, she posed on the rocks by the water. Larocca’s impressive figure was on display in the photos. She captioned the post, “Zoom In & Out 🤓 A ver si adivinan en qué parte del 🌎 estoy (?).” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Agostina Larocca 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 Went On A Yoga Retreat

Larocca revealed on this Instagram post that she decided to go on a yoga and meditation retreat. She captioned the post, “When was the last time you did something for the first time? 🤔 Haven't done this for a few years.. And I cheered myself up.. I went on a Yoga retreat // an invitation to the heart of @agustinaechegoyen 🧘🏽 ♀️❤️// We slept two nights in a treehouse with 12 girls who also joined @mujeres.conscientes. We meditated, we chatted, we had time to get in touch with nature, with each other and with ourselves. We ate well, laughed, rested and obviously, we did a lot of yoga. It was a very special weekend, with very special people 💫 anim️ ️ 🌳 How nice it is to be encouraged to do new things!!”

2. She Plays Tennis

Larocca loves to play tennis to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and some friends on the court. Larocca captioned it, “Today we had a little cloudy time and took advantage to go play tennis (I had to lower the Russian salad and the calf toné 😂🤣) Topic aside, all my team @babolat.arg -to the court with Rafa's racketeer I entered motivated for a thousand.”

3. She Hikes

Larocca loves to go hiking to stay in shape. In this video of herself taking a vacation in Tandil, she is seen going on hikes. Larocca captioned it, “A tour of Tandil 🌄🌳🏕 With walks through the mountains, delicious cheeses and salamines and a great rest at @gingerandcocohotel 🥰 If you are looking for a getaway from the city and connect with nature, it is the ideal place! Some facts: We did the walks through 'La Cascada' and 'Las Animas' (we brought a picnic because we didn't know if we were going to find places to eat). At night we stay at the hotel, which is a bomb and has so much peace that we ask for food and have lunch there. Have a nice weekend!! And thanks to everyone who gave me information about Tandil. I already have a to-do list for when I get back.”

4. She Swims

Larocca loves to spend time at the beach. She often swims as a way to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself swimming. She captioned the post, “'You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and… See what happens' ~ Sunday Mood.”

5. She Loves the Sun

Sunshine, the life-giving essence of our world, offers a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond its warm embrace. As the golden rays bathe our skin, they bring forth a cascade of advantages for our physical and mental well-being. First and foremost, sunlight is our primary source of vitamin D, a vital nutrient that plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy bones and boosting our immune system. Just a short exposure to sunlight can trigger the production of this essential vitamin, warding off deficiencies and reducing the risk of diseases like osteoporosis.

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Fernanda Castillo is an extremely successful actress. She’s still enjoying time on vacation, despite it being October. Castillo shared a new set of beach photos on Instagram. In them, she posed in a red one-piece and sunhat. She captioned the post, “Eternal summer. Canary Islands my love.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Fernanda Castillo 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 Has No Time For Haters

Castillo has no time for critics. She also isn’t afraid to call them out. In August, Castillo called out the haters in this Instagram post. She wrote, “Dedicated to all the badasses who read me and to myself! I am going through one of the most powerful and transformative processes of my life and every day I admire more the fact of being a woman and all my colleagues.”

2. She Hikes

Castillo likes to do a lot of outdoor activities as a way to stay in shape. She shares a lot of different activities on her Instagram. One thing she likes to do is go hiking. Castillo posted this photo of herself and her husband hiking in the mountains in Peru. She captioned the post, “Height kisses.” According to Ace Fitness, “Hiking is cardiovascular in nature, so it can provide great benefit to heart health while also improving blood pressure and blood sugar levels.”

3. She Swims

Another outdoor activity Castillo enjoys doing is swimming. She posted this photo and video on Instagram of herself in an infinity pool. She captioned the post, “Between the sky and the sea. Infinite.” Better Health reports that there are many benefits to swimming. They state, “Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water.”

4. She’s Open To Life

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Castillo opened up about what she has learned throughout her career in an interview with Observatory. She says that she is a lot more open to life. “I not only had an actress' vision but also a kind of director's vision; that is, at the same time that I was in a scene, I tried to be outside it, seeing how things happened. Over the years, one learns something that applies in life: ride the wave as it comes.”

5. She Learns From Her Roles

Castillo tells Observatory that she has learned a lot from her different roles. “I spent the first ten years of my career being very shy, believing very little in myself. I used it as a pretext to project myself as an actress, and I would have to ‘sell myself’ to an industry in which I did not believe much (although the truth is that I did not know it). Then a unique project came into my life, the character of Monica Robles, in the series El señor de los cielos.. Monica forced me to feel sexy, beautiful, powerful, owner of her circumstances. I had to create all that for myself for the first time, and I did it through acting. Then I learned that if I could create that in a scene, it was because it was inside me that I had that strength, that claw; above all, I had the power to see myself differently and bring it to life. That happens with the different characters: you see inside yourself, learn about the human condition, and visit many facets of yourself.”

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Elizabeth Gutiérrez, star of the telenovelas El Rostro de Analía and El fantasma de Elen, just posted another gorgeous photo on her Instagram page. In it, she sat by the pool, while wearing a lavender bathing suit, showing off her figure. Gutiérrez captioned the post, “En la vida.” The American actress of Mexican descent is 43 and the mother of two but still looks as young as she did while working on Protagonistas de Novela. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Elizabeth Gutiérrez 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 Spends Time Outside

Gutiérrez loves to spend time outside doing different activities. She has posted several photos on Instagram of herself enjoying the sunshine and great outdoors. Gutiérrez loves to go to the beach, go on a walk, or hang out with her family. Going for walks outside benefits both your body and mind, according to UNC Healthcare. “Walking has been proven effective in reducing anxiety and depression, and there is further evidence that walking in nature improves those results even further. That’s because different parts of our brain activate in nature. Our mind calms, leading to physical changes including a reduction in heart rate and blood pressure.”

2. She Jetskis With Her Family

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Gutiérrez loves to do family activities with her two kids, and her partner, William Levy. One particular activity that they like to do is ride jet-skis. Gutiérrez posted these two photos on Instagram of herself riding the waves with her family. She captioned one of the posts, “Take me for a ride baby.”

3. She’s Charitable

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Gutiérrez loves to give back to others, and supports a lot of different charities. She posted these two photos on Instagram of herself advertising T-shirts for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Her biography page on WeAllGrowLatina.com says, “She dedicates a portion of her free time to supporting St. Jude Children’s hospital and their work in pioneering research and treatments for kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.”

4. She Has A Trainer Who Works Her Hard

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Gutiérrez, like many people, likes to work with a personal trainer to keep her in shape. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself doing a session with her trainer. Gutiérrez is clearly very appreciative of her trainer, as she wrote in the comments, “Thank you my Mafe for all your weird exercises, we'll keep screaming, kicking... but we'll keep going!! Loviuuuu for pushing us... you're da best!! @mafecoach @jeanettevgarcia proud of you my friend!!”

5. She Strength Trains

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In the reel Gutiérrez posted on Instagram with her trainer, she is seen doing a lot of different exercises. According to the reel, Gutiérrez does a lot of strength training exercises and uses a lot of different weights. She is seen lifting small dumbbells, passing a larger dumbbell from hand to hand, doing lateral pulldowns, and even weightlifting. "Weight training is a type of strength training that uses weights for resistance. Weight training provides a stress to the muscles that causes them to adapt and get stronger, similar to the way aerobic conditioning strengthens your heart," says the Mayo Clinic. "Weight training can be performed with free weights, such as barbells and dumbbells, or by using weight machines. You can also increase your strength through other types of resistance exercises, such as by using your body weight or resistance bands."

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Mexican actress Grettell Valdez is enjoying the last days of summer. The model posted a video of herself wearing a tiger-print bathing suit, looking toned and happy. “Jajaja 😜 #comedia tu que prefieres Amor o Dinero?” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Valdez 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 Loves To Ski

Valdez is a big fan of skiing, and regularly hits the slopes with her family. “Alpine skiing is a mix of endurance and resistance training,” says Dr. Josef Niebauer, a professor of sports medicine and cardiology and director of the Institute for Molecular Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine at Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Austria. “It has positive effects on the heart and circulation, as well as peripheral muscles—predominantly the legs.”

2. She Practices Yoga

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Valdez loves to incorporate yoga into her workout routine. “The purpose of yoga is to build strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body,” says Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California. “As an osteopathic physician, I focus a lot of my efforts on preventive medicine and practices, and in the body’s ability to heal itself. Yoga is a great tool for staying healthy because it’s based on similar principles.”

3. She Loves to Swim

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All those bikinis aren’t just for show—Valdez enjoys swimming, especially in the ocean. “Exercising in natural environments has been shown to have greater benefits for mental health than exercising elsewhere,” says Sergio Diez Alvarez, director of medicine, the Maitland and Kurri Kurri Hospital, University of Newcastle. “This is because it combines the benefits of exercise with the restorative effects of being in nature. Swimming in the ocean is no less the case.”

4. She Loves Cold-Weather Vacations

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Valdez enjoys icy climates as much as she likes the sun. Cold-weather destinations are good for your health, experts say. “Repeated cold exposure will lead to improved insulin sensitivity, even for people who aren’t diabetic,” says Denis Blondin, a researcher at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke in Quebec.

5. She Enjoys Olive Oil

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Valdez is a big fan of Spanish extra-virgin olive oil. “Many studies continue to confirm the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which cuts the risk of heart disease and stroke,” says Howard E. LeWine, MD. “The diet’s nutritional benefits probably come from various sources, but the generous use of olive oil appears to be a key contributor.”

Fitness

Rayna Vallandingham Shares "Dojang Diaries"

Learn how actress Rayna Vallandingham maintains her washboard abs with martial arts, strength training, and flexibility exercises.

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Rayna Vallandingham is flashing her washboard abs – in a two-piece exercise set from Alo. In a new social media post the actress flaunts her impressive midsection during a workout at the gym. “dojang diaries,” she captioned the series of snaps. “Magnific! Very very beautiful,” commented one of her followers. “♥️More like diaries of a hottie♥️” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Be Consistent

Consistency – at the gym and the martial arts studio – is the key to success. "It is a way of life," Rayna says. "It's not only teaching your body movements and being in synchronicity with your body, but also just like the mental aspect of it."

Fight Your Way to a Hot Body

Rayna is a big fan of martial arts. She has been doing taekwondo since she was 2, earning her first black belt at 6. "In the very beginning, my parents put me in the sport because I was just really shy, and I think they could tell that I needed something," says Vallandingham, who lives and trains in Los Angeles. "Immediately, I just loved it. I felt at home, and every single day, instead of watching Dora, I wanted to go to the dojo,” she told Well + Good. Studies confirm that the practice helps with balance, cognitive function, psychological health, weight loss, and physical fitness.

Work on Strength and Flexibility

Rayna recommends prioritizing strength, flexibility, and power. "Of the three, I think strength and flexibility are the top two," Vallandingham says. "We used to have people stand on my legs and force my knees to come down in butterfly stretch," she says. "I have permanent damage to my body—I have tendonitis [because of this]."

Lift Weights

If you want a strong, lean body like Vallandingham, you must lift for it. The star strength trains, focusing on supersets, doing two moves back-to-back that target the same muscle groups to double down on their gains. One of her favorite exercises is a goblet squat. She stands with her feet shoulder-width apart, folded forward until she can slide her palms underneath her soles (you could also hold your ankles or calves), then bends her knees, lowering her butt toward the floor while lifting her chest, coming into a deep squat. She'll bend and extend her legs several times in this position. Then, it's on to the main event, holding a weight in her hands while bending down into a deep squat. "I love utilizing a Bosu ball—they're pretty much in every single gym," she adds.

Stretch

Rayna never skips stretching. She starts by by lying on the floor with her legs up the wall and then allowing them to open out into a side split. "I let gravity do its work because that's my body telling me, okay, this is where we're at," she says. "My hips are opening on their own, and I'm not having to force anything." “Stretching keeps 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.”

Fitness

Charli Hawkins is "Training in a Winter Wonderland"

Learn about her fitness routine, mindfulness practices, and positive attitude.

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Charli Hawkins is training in the snow – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the Olympian shows off her fantastic figure – including her flat abs – in an exercise set while enjoying the winter weather. “TRAINING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND! ❄️🥶❤️✨Gearing up in this altitude for the LONDON MARATHON this April! I’m so excited to see what my mind and body can make happen! To my marathon runners: it’s your time to shine, PLEASE tell me ALL of your tips, all of your advice, and for all of you who understand what I’m about to attempt, please send your words of encouragement 😂 Also feel free to try to talk me out of this as well thanks👍 We are on the training countdown. Turning a sprinter, jumper, and thrower into a long distance runner 🫣🙌 What do you think my time will be?” 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.

Minfulness and Meditation

Charli practices mindfulness. Before going for a run, she says words of intention. “I am willing. I am grateful. I surrender,” she revealed during an interview with San Diego Magazine. Meditation:

“When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

  • Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
  • Building skills to manage your stress
  • Increasing self-awareness
  • Focusing on the present
  • Reducing negative emotions
  • Increasing imagination and creativity
  • Increasing patience and tolerance
  • Lowering resting heart rate
  • Lowering resting blood pressure
  • Improving sleep quality

Stretching

She also makes sure to stretch. “If you ever can think of some dynamic stretches: F.A.S.T. ✨🙌 My left hip and right QLs have been SO tight lately so I’m on a journey of getting them right! What’s bugging you at the moment???” she captioned a post. “Stretching keeps 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.”

Here Is The Right Way To Run

During her interview with San Diego, Charli explained how you should be running. “Remember, the sole of the foot is showing right in front of us,” she said, doing a type of high-knee movement. “To do this, you’re over exaggerating your running form while standing still. Raise your knee up, point your toes to the clouds (forming an A), and then pedal the sole of your foot forward before striking your knee down. It’s more complicated than it sounds after 30-plus years of moving a certain way,” the writer explained.

Positive Attitude

In a recent post Charli revealed things she learned about positivity. “Patience is easier when it isn’t required,” she said. “The people around you are BLESSINGS (which I feel like I already understood but sometimes it’s nice to have it emphasized).” Also, “We are up, we are down, but trusting the process sometimes means knowing that it’s all good even when it’s not the best” and “Making a plan is the best option for everything. It’s ok if the plan doesn’t go perfect, but just willy-nilly-ing it is not the best option when you want to get things done.”

Never Giving Up

Charli refuses to give up. “Understand what you want first, and then go for it. Then keep going for it all the time, and, eventually, you’ll get it,” she said during her interview.

Beauty

Giulia Arena Swears By These 5 Habits For Her Beach Body


Discover how Giulia Arena stays healthy and active during her trip to the Maldives.

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Giulia Arena first made waves when she won the 2013 Miss Italia pageant. Since then, she’s become a successful actress, TV host, and model. Arena recently took a trip to the Maldives. She shared a set of photos on Instagram of herself at the beach. In them, Arena is seen in a white swimsuit. She captioned the post, “Native habitat.”

Biking

Giulia enjoys cycling. During her trip to the Maldives Giulia went bike riding. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

Reading

Giulia is also a fan of books. In the Maldives, she took some time to relax and read. 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.

Snorkeling

Giulia snorkels, recently discovering the “Sea Lung,” she revealed in a post. “It reaches 60cm long with a weight of almost 10kg, and represents the largest medusa of the Mediterranean. I don’t know why, but I have always experienced the charm of Jellyfish: creatures that are essentially simple and yet capable of surviving entire geological epochs floating, light and slow, between the currents. She, remains one of the most beautiful sights of this summer.” Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Coffee

Giulia is a coffee drinker. She especially likes shots of espresso. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Yoga

Giulia is a yogi. Here she is doing yoga. There are many reasons to do yoga, according to Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”