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Alessandra Ambrosio in Bathing Suit Has "Beach Time"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Alessandra Ambrosio is perhaps best-known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She’s also modeled for brands like Dior, Armani, and Ralph Lauren. Ambrosio recently enjoyed a beach day. She shared a gorgeous new selfie from the day on her Instagram story. In it, she posed in a swimsuit. She captioned the photo with a “Beach Time” sticker. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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 a Wellness Routine

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Ambrosio opened up about her wellness routine in a 2017 interview with Bravo. She says that she eats healthy, and breaks down her typical meals. “For breakfast, I usually have eggs and/or avocado toast. After my workout, I usually grab a green juice, followed by lunch, where I usually have a salad along with some chicken or fish. For dinner, I might go for sushi, or grill at home — some Brazilian BBQ. I also have some nuts or a protein bar in my bag all the time in case I get hungry while I am running around.”

2. She Avoid Fried Foods at Times

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When Ambrosio eats healthy, she makes sure to really do so when she has a show or a job coming up. She shared her process of getting ready for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to Bravo. “I love cupcakes and French fries. Months leading up to the show, I usually don’t only eat both of these foods — only once or twice a week.” Ambrosio also says that she makes other changes to her diet leading up to the show as well, and indulges afterwards. “I just make sure to eat healthier versions of the food and smaller portions… Usually after the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, all of us girls get together and eat pizza. Our pizza parties have become a tradition.”

3. She Works Out With Others

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When Ambrosio works out, she isn’t always alone. She tells MLHamptons.com that she works out with some of her friends. “There are a bunch of women supporting each other and I think that’s very important,” she says. “It makes it fun. Sometimes, you’re just, like, ‘I really don’t feel like going,’ and then you have all your friends texting, ‘Get your ass over here!’ They don’t accept ‘no’ for an answer. We are always pushing each other.”

4. She Works With A Trainer

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Ambrosio recently began working with a personal trainer. She tells MLHamptons that she decided to start this because of lockdowns. “I also have a trainer because last year we couldn’t go to the gym,” Ambrosio explains. “So I found a private trainer. ... It’s a lot of glutes and abs. I try to keep [my workouts to] three or four days a week.”

5. She Eats A Balanced Diet

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Ambrosio tells MLHamptons that she makes sure to eat a balanced diet. “I just try to be conscious about what I eat, of course. There are a few days that I’m just like, ‘I want to have dessert.’ I try to be healthy. I’ll try to have salad for lunch. I’m not going to have a lot of carbs for lunch and dinner—so I’ll choose one. If I had carbs for lunch, then for dinner I’ll have more veggies and protein. I try to keep it balanced.”

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Alessandra Ambrosio is perhaps best-known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. She’s also modeled for brands like Dior, Armani, and Ralph Lauren. Ambrosio recently enjoyed a beach day. She shared a gorgeous new selfie from the day on her Instagram story. In it, she posed in a swimsuit. She captioned the photo with a “Beach Time” sticker. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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 a Wellness Routine

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Ambrosio opened up about her wellness routine in a 2017 interview with Bravo. She says that she eats healthy, and breaks down her typical meals. “For breakfast, I usually have eggs and/or avocado toast. After my workout, I usually grab a green juice, followed by lunch, where I usually have a salad along with some chicken or fish. For dinner, I might go for sushi, or grill at home — some Brazilian BBQ. I also have some nuts or a protein bar in my bag all the time in case I get hungry while I am running around.”

2. She Avoid Fried Foods at Times

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When Ambrosio eats healthy, she makes sure to really do so when she has a show or a job coming up. She shared her process of getting ready for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to Bravo. “I love cupcakes and French fries. Months leading up to the show, I usually don’t only eat both of these foods — only once or twice a week.” Ambrosio also says that she makes other changes to her diet leading up to the show as well, and indulges afterwards. “I just make sure to eat healthier versions of the food and smaller portions… Usually after the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, all of us girls get together and eat pizza. Our pizza parties have become a tradition.”

3. She Works Out With Others

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When Ambrosio works out, she isn’t always alone. She tells MLHamptons.com that she works out with some of her friends. “There are a bunch of women supporting each other and I think that’s very important,” she says. “It makes it fun. Sometimes, you’re just, like, ‘I really don’t feel like going,’ and then you have all your friends texting, ‘Get your ass over here!’ They don’t accept ‘no’ for an answer. We are always pushing each other.”

4. She Works With A Trainer

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Ambrosio recently began working with a personal trainer. She tells MLHamptons that she decided to start this because of lockdowns. “I also have a trainer because last year we couldn’t go to the gym,” Ambrosio explains. “So I found a private trainer. ... It’s a lot of glutes and abs. I try to keep [my workouts to] three or four days a week.”

5. She Eats A Balanced Diet

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Ambrosio tells MLHamptons that she makes sure to eat a balanced diet. “I just try to be conscious about what I eat, of course. There are a few days that I’m just like, ‘I want to have dessert.’ I try to be healthy. I’ll try to have salad for lunch. I’m not going to have a lot of carbs for lunch and dinner—so I’ll choose one. If I had carbs for lunch, then for dinner I’ll have more veggies and protein. I try to keep it balanced.”

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Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is in St. Barths on a family vacation filled with sun, fun and “Acqua Therapy,” according to her latest Instagram post, which finds her strolling the beach in a polka-dot swimsuit. She deserves the break, after walking so many runways and guest judging on Germany's Next Top Model. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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 Knows It’s “Crunch Time”

Alessandra Ambrosio knows her way around a gym, doing crunches, working with resistance bands and weights and using kettlebells. "Crunch time... 🍏‼️💪," she wrote, captioning one workout. Here’s a superset with a crunch you can do, from trainer Mark Langowski:

1. High Plank with Opposite Arm/Leg Extension and Crunch

Get into a pushup position with your arms extended. Lift your left foot off the ground and, at the same time, lift your right hand and extend your right arm out in front of you. Now bend your left knee and your right elbow and bring them both underneath you, and try to touch them together. Place your left foot and right hand back on the floor, and repeat the move with your right foot and left hand. Continue to alternate for one minute.

2. Flutter Kicks and Criss Crosses

Lie on your back and place your hands under your hips for support. Straighten your legs and lift both feet a few inches off the floor. Now flutter your feet up and down, in opposition to one another for 30 seconds. Without stopping, change direction, criss-crossing your feet sideways over and under one another for another 30 seconds.

2. She Eats Clean

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“It is very important for me to eat ‘clean,’” she has said. “This principle has its roots in my Brazilian childhood. I try to eat everything that is fresh and seasonal, to keep the balance of food groups in the diet. I also instill this approach in children: even if they eat a bunch of sweets, I make sure that their diet remains balanced. I can also easily allow myself something like that - a cupcake, ice cream or fries, for example. It's only better to keep yourself in control and, if possible, try to balance such a set with healthier and more nutritious foods.”

3. She Says “Be the Best You Can Be”

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“Every woman has a different metabolism and different genetics, so rather than compete with one another, concentrate on yourself and be the best you can be. Everyone has days when they don’t want to show anything. That’s what the good ol’ jeans and T-shirt are for. So many times, I haven’t felt ready for shoots. I’m like, why didn’t I work out more? It’s life.” she has said.

4. She Says “Live Like You’re On Vacation”

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Can’t go to St. Barths? Pretend. “‘Forever on vacation’ is my motto,” she has said. “It’s just the way I take life. Nothing makes me feel that pissed off or out of control. Whatever I do, whether I;m modeling or doing my clothing line, ale by Allesandra, I just want to feel like it’s fun. If you’re doing something you don’t like, you’re wasting time. Life is short. There is so much to see and do and feel. We should enjoy every moment."

5. She Loves Those Kids

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Of course Allesandra had a family vacation. "[My kids] always come first, so I try to spend as much time as possible with them," she told Glamour years ago. "Sometimes that means rearranging my schedule or bringing them on set." She added: "I love that I get to travel the world and discover so many different new places and cultures. Making time for everything can be challenging, but I enjoy what I do, so I make it happen."

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Model Alessandra Ambrosio loves to show off her incredible body and pose in different swimsuits. It’s part of the job! When she took a trip to Nassau, Bahamas, she made sure to post some stunning photos on Instagram. Ambrosio posted a series of photos of her trip, including one of her lounging in a blue patterned one-piece. Her hastag? "Spring Break." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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 Playing Beach Volleyball

Ambrosio told Shape Magazine that she loves to play beach volleyball as a way to stay in shape. “It’s a great workout, it’s fun, and you get a nice tan,” she said. Ambrosio has also posted photos on Instagram of herself at the beach playing a game. She posted this photo during Olympic season, captioning it, “Let’s play the game!”

2. She Uses Ankle Weights

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Ambrosio has an impressive lower body, and she makes sure to do a lot of leg and butt workouts. One of the things she does to help her out is by using ankle weights in a lower body session. She told Shape Magazine, “I put 5-pound ankle weights on each leg, get on all fours and kick each heel up toward the ceiling. I do three sets of 20. Then I also do three sets of 20 fire hydrants, where you lift each bent leg up and out to the side."

3. She Has Good Posture

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Being a model, Ambrosio knows how to angle and pose her body in different ways. She tells Shape Magazine that this knowledge has helped her gain good posture."Good posture helps. Always make sure your shoulders are pulled back and your belly is pulled in.”

4. She Doesn’t Compare Herself To Others

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Ambrosio tells Shape Magazine that she makes sure to not compare herself and her body to others’. She says that she focuses on herself and what she needs to do. "Every woman has a different metabolism and different genetics, so rather than compete with one another, concentrate on yourself and be the best you can be.”

5. She Loves Yoga

Ambrosio loves to do yoga, and she says that she did a lot of it at home while the pandemic was happening. “I love to do yoga as it centers me and also at the same time keeps me in shape,” she said to FOX News. “Since there is a lot to do around the house sometimes I don't have much time to work out, in which case I try to do some stretching and hold a plank for five to 10 minutes.”

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Alessandra Ambrosio, the Brazilian model, is in a swimsuit, quoting author Grace Brisbane. “It’s the summer of our lives; we’ll contain it for a while. She holds the heat, the breeze of the summer in the circle of her hand. I’d be happy with this summer if it’s all we ever had,” she wrote on the photo, channeling the Maggie Stiefvater character from Shiver. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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 Likes Tracy Anderson

“I've been doing a lot of Tracy Anderson now, and it's a lot of dancing, cardio and I love it. I'm obsessed with it. I have the best time because the music is really loud and you don't really feel like you're working out. You feel like you're dancing and learning on this cool dance move. So that's what I'm into now. I might just put a DVD in my room and do all the [moves], like look like a crazy woman. And right now just keep hydrated, eat healthy. Just try to be as healthy as we can and out that's that's it, you know?” she told E! once.

2. She Says “Put Your Mind to it”

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You just gotta put your mind [to it] and work out really hard, extra hard, that's what I did after my kids. It's always hard when you have too diet and work out. Just put your mind to it. And that's it.”

3. She Does Yoga

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“I do one day of yoga or hike,” she has said. “Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration,” explains Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California.

4. Hiking is Great For You

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“Hiking helps increase the strength in the leg muscles, builds stability in the core muscles and enhances balance skills. The more technical the terrain is, along with an increase in climbing intensity, the more balance and core strength is required because more muscles are being recruited to manage the steeper terrain. As you climb, the larger muscles in your legs are activated (such as the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and calves), and on the descent, your glutes and quadriceps are working hard to prevent you from falling forward on the decline. Uneven terrain means many of the smaller stabilizer muscles are being worked, which increases stability and balance overall,” says ACE Fitness.

5. She Uses Hair Oil

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Alessandra likes Marajó hair products. “It's from Brazil and has like a new miracle oil. And I just love it. I've been using and my hair feels like super shiny and healthy. When I met them, they wanted to come up with something that wasn't in the market that—they asked me like all these questions about Brazil and they went and found in the island of Marajó, which is this island in the Amazon. They found this amazing oil. And they asked me to try it. And I've been trying for like a year now and I loved it. love this smell. I love the way it feels. And it works in everyone's like every women's hair, everyone's hair actually.”

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Model Alessandra Ambrosio is spending time at the beach, and she is bring us with her. While Ambrosio is no stranger to posting swimsuit photos on social media, she’s been posting a lot this week from the sunny shores. In her most recent one, Ambrosio posed in the water while wearing a strapless black bathing suit. She captioned the photo, “Another day in paradise.” How does she stay so in shape? Read on to see 5 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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 Strength Trains

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Ambrosio likes to do some of her workouts at home. She revealed in this Instagram video that she does a lot of strength training workouts at home. In the video, she is seen doing several strength training exercises. She is seen doing squat lunges with weights, weighted donkey kicks, and kettlebell squats. She captioned the post, “Crunch time.”

2. She Loves TRX

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Ambrosio revealed more of her favorite types of exercise in this Instagram video. When it comes to working out her arms and upper body, she likes to do TRX workouts. The first exercise Ambrosio is seen doing in the video is using TRX cables to pull her body up.

3. She Works Out Her Core

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Being a swimsuit and former Victoria’s Secret Angel, Ambrosio obviously has an impressive core and rock-hard abs. Naturally, this means she has to do a lot of core workouts. In the same Instagram video, the last workout Ambrosio is seen doing is v-sit crunches, alongside a friend.

4. She Loves Protein Bowls

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When Ambrosio is preparing for a big job, like the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, she says that she likes to change her diet and eat super healthy in the weeks leading up to it. Ambrosio tells Coveteur that she loves to get protein bowls, especially from Los Angeles’ M Cafe, for lunch to help her stay healthy. “I usually have the salmon bowl with some brown rice and some veggies, and it’s very healthy.”

5. She’s Committed

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Ambrosio says that whenever she decides to stay healthy, she stays with it and is committed to sticking to her plan. She tells E! Online that this attitude helps her stay in shape prior to her runway shows. "You've just got to put your mind [to it] and work out really hard, extra hard. It's always hard when you have to diet and work out and just put your mind in it.”

Beauty

Emily Elizabeth Stuns in Paradise.

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Emily Elizabeth is heating up Hawaii – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the model and influencer shows off her amazing figure in a two-piece while on the beaches of the tropical paradise. “Hawaii >> 🌺🌈,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Simply Beautiful ❤️🏖❤,” commented one of her followers. “🔥😍perfect,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Hydration

Emily prioritizes hydration. Not only does she drink water, but also electrolyte enhanced fruit. “Fresh coconut,” she captioned a photo from Bora Bora. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

Coffee

Emily enjoys the perks of caffeine. Here she is drinking a cup of coffee. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “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.

Snowboarding

While you can usually find Emily in the tropics, sometimes she heads over to the mountains for winter sports. In one of her photos she goes snowboarding. According to the University of Rochester, snowboarding, like skiing, is a great cardiovascular workout. “Because they are also weight-bearing exercises, they strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles,” they say. “Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for chronic diseases, and lower blood pressure. They also help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer.”

Snorkeling

While on vacation Emily throws on a mask and fin and goes snorkeling. 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.

Walking

She also takes her dog for walks. Here she is strolling in Central Park with her pooch. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, 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 led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Fitness

CrossFit Athlete Emma McQuaid is "Excited"

Learn how CrossFit athlete Emma McQuaid preps for competition.

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Emma McQuaid is prepping for her CrossFit competition – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the athlete flaunts her amazing figure in a two-piece exercise set while training. “8 weeks to my first Hyrox Sim 🏃♀️Looking forward to upping my run volume over the next 2 months to see how I can fair out before entering my first proper race later in the year. It’s no secret I don’t really enjoy running, I never have but I’m excited to see if I can turn that around this year,” she captioned the Instagram photos. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Is Consistent

If you want to improve your Olympics lifts, Emma suggests maintaining consistency. “Be consistent in your training, it’s vital you continually train all the lifts, not just the ones you like. I used to hate the full snatch and always power snatched everything. Recently though its become the opposite, I love full snatch and need to focus again on my power snatch. Always attack your weaknesses,” she told Boxrox.

Focus on Mobility

When it comes to improving gymnastic skills, Emma says to focus on mobility. “Sometimes is not just learning the skill, it’s having the mobility to be able to do it. I have struggled with handstand walks for over a year now and have practised more than people realise, but recently found out it’s my thoracic and shoulder mobility holding me back. So I have worked on my mobility and I’ve already seen improvements in my handstand walks. I’d also say people need to work the basics more, develop a strong foundation to build the high level movements on,” Emma told Boxrox.

Hydration

Drinking enough water and getting rest is an important component of health. “Eat healthy, drink plenty of water and sleep well is a good recipe for success,” she told Coach Web. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

Meal Prep

While Emma doesn’t meal prep, she has her food prepared for her. “All my food is supplied from a local company called Fuel Farm. I usually eat 4-5 times a day. Just depends what my training volume is like that day, I also live on Battle Oats bars between sessions, a great snack that keeps me going and doesn’t fill me up,” she says.

Balanced Diet

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Emma maintains a balanced diet. “I personally think a lot of athletes in CrossFit under eat. Avoiding carbs or limiting them isn’t a good idea when you train at high intensity. I eat some junk everyday because I find it helps my performance, a 6 pack isn’t going to help me win so it doesn’t bother me, fuelling my body and maintaining the intensity in training is what will help me win. I’ve focused on timing my intake of sugar and it’s only made me better,” she told Boxrox.

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Krissy Cela is a fitness trainer on the Evolve You app and influencer. Recently, she has been documenting her process of losing pregnancy weight on Instagram. In a recent post, Cela revealed that she had been consistently weight training. She captioned it, “8 weeks of lifting, not depriving, recovering and sticking to an actual PLAN! Not doing random workouts. All my programs are on the @evolveyou app. I'm currently on the strong program and absolutely loving it! But there are home workouts too. Use code KRISSY for money off! (own brand).”

She Strength Trains

Cela strength trains to keep herself in shape. ACE Fitness says that this has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She’s Consistent

Cela revealed in the caption of her Instagram post that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness. “So yeah… just keep lifting some heavy iron, don’t really listen to people who tell you not to unless you have an injury of some sort. Eat your fats, carbs and protein and get your steps in. Keep it simple and remember a cute gym set will make you lift heavier 😂Proud of myself because it really wasn’t easy showing up daily ngl.”

She Accepts Herself

Cela talked about her journey to accept herself in the caption of this Instagram post. “When I was growing up, all I ever wanted was to be pretty. I hated the way I looked and felt out of place, especially as the only girl in school with upper lip hair and a foreign background. I resented that my Albanian parents imposed cultural norms that limited what I could wear and how I could express myself. Now, in my 30s, I’ve learned to embrace my roots while also appreciating the many unique qualities I bring to the table that go beyond mere appearances. I didn’t realize how much being creative, strong, and loving would mean to me. I didn’t understand the true value of these qualities until now.”

She Works Her Lower Body

Cela shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram post. She captioned it, “This mammaaa is putting in the work! Loving it so much moving my body and building my strength all over again 💅🏽All workout programs are from the @evolveyou app so if you’re stuck on where to start I really think you should just come and join the party and see what the fuss is all about. (Own brand). Workout: 1. KB RDL: 4 sets till failure 2. BB Reverse lunges: 4 sets 8 reps each leg 3. Hip work: need it my hips are tight: 4 sets each leg 8 reps (great to warm up also) 4. Static lunge: 4 sets 12 reps each leg 5. Also did hip thrust forgot to record 4 sets till failure.”

She Walks

Another thing that Cela does to keep herself in shape is go for walks. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself doing so. Cela shared this set of photos of herself hiking with her dog and partner. She captioned the post, “Postpartum walks! Taking it easy and feeling good! Ad/ Supported by @promix electrolytes in watermelon flavour 💅🏽Set from @oneractive launching 12th December.”