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Alexis Ren in Bathing Suit Feels "Reflective"

Here’s how she stays fit.

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Alexis Ren knows so much about fitness she started her own interactive platform devoted to it: We are Warriors. It works for her. The proof? She just shared a photo of her reflecting in a window, overlooking the iconic Hollywood sign, with her trim figure in a swimsuit as the reflection. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alexis Ren 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 Wants to Make an Impact

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Ren’s We are Warriors was inspired by her mom. “The inspiration behind We Are Warriors was actually my mother because I saw how many people she affected throughout her life. And I always tell this story to this: I went to my mom's funeral and there were 200 people that I've never met. And each of them told me 'your mom changed my life so much'. This is impact. We think impact is numbers and reach and how many views and likes we can get, but that doesn't create the deeper, full effect connection. We want to leave a legacy because we want to be remembered at the end of the day,” she told Glamour.

2. She Uses Tools to Stay Motivated

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“Meditation, journaling, dancing, walking, being in nature, they're all tools. So figure out what tools work for you. If meditation doesn't work for you, you're not broken. Maybe you're the type of person that needs movements to find stillness, it took me a while to figure that out. I need movement. Exercising is my meditation, dance is my affinity answer. Since I was five years old, dance is meditation,” she told Glamour.

3. Exercise as Meditation Really Works

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Try a walk as well. “Find a quiet place 10 to 20 feet in length, and begin to walk slowly. Focus on the experience of walking, being aware of the sensations of standing and the subtle movements that keep your balance. When you reach the end of your path, turn and continue walking, maintaining awareness of your sensations,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Eats a Bit Before a Workout

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Ren might have a banana in the AM. "I don't want to be in fasting mode in a workout because then you're depleting your muscles," she says. “From a nutritional standpoint, not many foods measure up to the quality and quantity of nutrients packed inside a banana. A medium-sized banana provides about 105 calories with virtually no fat, cholesterol or sodium. They are an excellent source of potassium, a mineral important for regulating blood pressure, fluid balance, heart health plus good nerve and muscle function. A banana can help prevent muscle cramps after exercise. They also provide a good source of vitamins C and B6, as well as magnesium,” says the Mayo Clinic.

5. This is How She Defines Spirituality

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“Spirituality is looking at something that society says is bad or a mistake. Like for instance, my mom passed away and I could look at that as a very negative thing. I could go down a very dark road, spirituality is knowing that life doesn't happen to me, it happens for me. And so anything that has happened to me is in favour of me becoming my best self. Always looking at that perspective and that's really hard; it's very easy to be angry and feel bad. It's hard to feel good. That's what I teach the girls (at We Are Warriors). It's very hard if it's, it was easy to feel good and not suffer. We'd all be doing it, but we all are kind of suffering,” she told Glamour.

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Alexis Ren knows so much about fitness she started her own interactive platform devoted to it: We are Warriors. It works for her. The proof? She just shared a photo of her reflecting in a window, overlooking the iconic Hollywood sign, with her trim figure in a swimsuit as the reflection. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alexis Ren 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 Wants to Make an Impact

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Ren’s We are Warriors was inspired by her mom. “The inspiration behind We Are Warriors was actually my mother because I saw how many people she affected throughout her life. And I always tell this story to this: I went to my mom's funeral and there were 200 people that I've never met. And each of them told me 'your mom changed my life so much'. This is impact. We think impact is numbers and reach and how many views and likes we can get, but that doesn't create the deeper, full effect connection. We want to leave a legacy because we want to be remembered at the end of the day,” she told Glamour.

2. She Uses Tools to Stay Motivated

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“Meditation, journaling, dancing, walking, being in nature, they're all tools. So figure out what tools work for you. If meditation doesn't work for you, you're not broken. Maybe you're the type of person that needs movements to find stillness, it took me a while to figure that out. I need movement. Exercising is my meditation, dance is my affinity answer. Since I was five years old, dance is meditation,” she told Glamour.

3. Exercise as Meditation Really Works

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Try a walk as well. “Find a quiet place 10 to 20 feet in length, and begin to walk slowly. Focus on the experience of walking, being aware of the sensations of standing and the subtle movements that keep your balance. When you reach the end of your path, turn and continue walking, maintaining awareness of your sensations,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Eats a Bit Before a Workout

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Ren might have a banana in the AM. "I don't want to be in fasting mode in a workout because then you're depleting your muscles," she says. “From a nutritional standpoint, not many foods measure up to the quality and quantity of nutrients packed inside a banana. A medium-sized banana provides about 105 calories with virtually no fat, cholesterol or sodium. They are an excellent source of potassium, a mineral important for regulating blood pressure, fluid balance, heart health plus good nerve and muscle function. A banana can help prevent muscle cramps after exercise. They also provide a good source of vitamins C and B6, as well as magnesium,” says the Mayo Clinic.

5. This is How She Defines Spirituality

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“Spirituality is looking at something that society says is bad or a mistake. Like for instance, my mom passed away and I could look at that as a very negative thing. I could go down a very dark road, spirituality is knowing that life doesn't happen to me, it happens for me. And so anything that has happened to me is in favour of me becoming my best self. Always looking at that perspective and that's really hard; it's very easy to be angry and feel bad. It's hard to feel good. That's what I teach the girls (at We Are Warriors). It's very hard if it's, it was easy to feel good and not suffer. We'd all be doing it, but we all are kind of suffering,” she told Glamour.

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Alexis Ren is known for being both a swimsuit model and social media influencer. And her recent Instagram post proves why she has both of those jobs. Ren recently shared a set of photos and videos of herself at the beach. In them, she wore a pale pink swimsuit, her figure on display. Ren received a lot of compliments in the comments section. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alexis Ren stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. She’s Cautious Of The Messages She Sends

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Ren has a large following. For that reason, she is very cautious about what she puts on the internet, as she wants to be a role model. She tells Glamour that this includes what she publicly says about skincare. “I've made it a purpose of mine to break the taboo [when it comes to treatments]. It's weird when celebrities say, ‘Oh, yeah, I just used this cream.’ It's like, ‘No, you don't.’ I want to help girls understand that…I think it's spiritual and so empowering to be like, ‘I literally can be whoever I want.’”

2. She Works With A Facialist

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Ren works with facialist, Sonya Dakar, to help with her skincare. “She's helped me understand the types of substances that work on my skin,” Ren says to Glamour. “She came on and taught a skin course to my community, and she broke down why we need vitamins, why we need hyaluronic acid. Then you don't have to rely on one brand. You can be like, ‘I'm just looking for these exact ingredients.’ It puts the power back in your hands.”

3. She’s Consistent With Skincare

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For Ren, skincare is all about consistency. “It's similar to how I feel about working out,” she says to Glamour. “It's not about doing intense products or harsh things. It's really just about consistency and making sure that when I wash my face, it's 100%. If I have to, I'll wash my face twice. That's what I think really took my skin to the next level: when I realized how hard it is to get everything off. It's more of training your skin or body to be on a certain regimen.”

4. She Cleanses

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Ren shared some of her favorite skincare tips and tricks with Glamour. “I use two facial cleansers,” she says. “One of them is the Sensi Wash by Sonya Dakar, and the other one is the Blueberry Rebalancing 5.5 Cleanser from Innisfree. The Sensi wash is made with oat milk, so it has this milky feel. That doesn't actually get the makeup off; it just cleanses my face. If have makeup on, I use something soapy that's going to get rid of everything and that's the Innisfree.”

5. She Does Workouts She Enjoys

Ren makes sure to not only workout, but do workouts that she enjoys. She tells Grazia, “Starting my day off with a workout helps me to be my most productive self. I have been a ballerina for 20 years, so ballet is my first love when it comes to movement. I also love long walks and hikes, yoga, and surfing. For me, when I can move through an activity that I love, I enjoy the time spent doing it rather than it feeling like something I need to check off of my to-do list.”

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Alexis Ren, the influencer, fitness guru, and model, works hard to stay fit. And she also loves to show off her progress in gorgeous outfits, and on social media. To that end, Ren posted another stunning photo of herself in an all black outfit, including a tube top and pants. She captioned the post, “Nostalgic for this.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alexis Ren stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. She’s No Longer A People Pleaser

Ren tells Yahoo that she used to do things to please others, instead of putting herself first. Ren says that she’s now trying to overcome this aspect of her personality, and wants to give her followers an authentic portrayal of herself. “I was a huge people pleaser; it's something that I had to overcome," Ren said. "I was creating essentially an illusion. It's not real. So, I was like okay, I don't really want to be part of an illusion anymore.”

2. She Wants To Mentor Others

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Ren is a mentor, and has her own community for wellness and fitness called We Are Warriors. Ren says that she was inspired to start this program because she wants to help and mentor other people. "I saw there was a huge lack of mentorship within the education system - that's how I have gotten to where I am, that's how I am who I am," Ren said to Yahoo. "We find pieces of ourselves within older people who have accomplished what we would like to accomplish, so if we don't have those reflections, then we don't know what to grasp onto, because we are just a product of our environment.”

3. She’s Not In It For The Money

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Ren may be an influencer, but she’s not the influencer who wants to sell you products. She tells ELLE that she doesn’t do paid ads on Instagram, and wants to focus on giving her followers an actual look into her life. “Any of the typical offers have all come to me, whether it's a product for tea, or teeth whitening, or weight loss. And these brands have a lot of money. But [paid posts are] the complete opposite of what I'm trying to do."

4. She Does A Quick Ab-Workout Each Day

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Ren is in great shape, and has a nearly flat stomach. She has that for a reason, as she does ab workouts each day. Ren posted her favorite, quick ab-workout on her YouTube channel. In it, she is seen doing ab exercises like Russian twists, bicycle crunches, flutter kicks, and scissor kicks. Ren wrote in the video description, “I try to do this every morning. It’s quick, to the point, and you’ll feel it the next day.”

5. She Stays Active When She Travels

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Ren tells NewBeauty.com that she makes sure that she keeps up her fitness routine when she’s on the road. She says that she likes to find local places to either walk or run, and brings workout gear with her. “I have a rule, I take the stairs everywhere; I’ll even skip the escalators in airports. I try to do things where I’m staying active all the time. I also like to travel with my TRX and do these really intense ab exercises with it. When I’m in the tropics, I use the beach as my gym. So, morning swims or running on the beach are my favorite.”

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Alexis Ren, the social media star and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, takes fitness seriously. She even started her own wellness company with interactive content, We Are Warriors, home of workout and healthy living content. She has built a community, on and off line. Proof: “Happy birthday angel,” she just captioned a photo of herself in a swimsuit with one of her BFFs, fashion designer Brianna Via, who was also in a swimsuit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Alexis Ren 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 Fridge is 98% Vegan

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Alexis took Women’s Health into her fridge and revealed it’s 98% vegan. “Just eating more plant-based foods overall is a huge leap in the right direction. So if being a vegan feels overwhelming, consider starting with a goal of eating more plant-based foods,” dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, tells the Cleveland Clinic. Here are some of Alexis’ ideas:

  • “What I love to do with broccoli is I love to saute it with coconut amino acids.”
  • “I love fruit so much. It keeps me happy.”
  • “Almond butter for smoothies. I make sure that there's no sodium in it because we have a tendency to put a lot of salt in it.”
  • “The milks that I like are usually macadamia milk or oat milk. They're great with my favorite snack in the world,” which is Catalina Crunch.
  • “For more protein oriented things, I would say I'm 98% vegan. So for my proteins, I love beans, garbanzo beans. I love tempeh.”

2. She Makes Food From Scratch

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She and her God sister, “We love just making things from scratch,” she told Women’s Health. “I think, coming from a background of having an eating disorder, I just think it's so important that we make our food with love and you know what’s in it. So that's when I started actually cooking for myself, was when I realized how much better I felt when I knew what was going into my body. And also that I put so much love into it. Because so much of the time, you'll order something and everyone's in such a rush all the time that it just doesn't have the kind of quality and energetic balance that it needs. And since I'm very sensitive, I can usually feel that. So I love, love, love eating at home.”

3. She Works Her Core Bigtime

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Alexis shared a video of her abs workout and it’s intense, a deceivingly short 10 minus that’ll make you burn. Included are sit ups, knee touch crunches, heel crunches, bicycle crunches, reach through crunches, tow tap legs lifts and more. Here’s a core exercise from personal trainer Mark Langowski that you can do at home:

“Alternating Forward lunge with medicine ball core rotation. Men use a 10-20lb med ball. Women use 4-10lb med ball.

Stand with your toes facing forward and your feet about a foot apart. Hold a medicine ball in front of your belly with both hands, arms extended. Inhale and step your right foot out approximately three feet in front of your body (depending on your height). Your front knee should be bent at a 90-degree angle, with your foot directly under your knee. As your front foot hits the floor, rotate your torso to the right and reach the medicine ball out over your right leg. Now twist back to center as you use the muscles of your leg and core to push yourself back up to the starting position. Repeat with the left leg. Total of 20 reps. (10 each side)”

4. She Stretches

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Alexis always stretches, starting with “relaxing our necks and stretching them out, listening to those micro muscles.” Sometimes you wanna go deep and painful and sometimes you “want to acknowledge these tiny little micro muscles—we take them for granted.” “It's helpful to include stretching in your exercise regimen. Stretching can increase flexibility and improve your joints' range of motion, helping you move more freely. And ensuring that you have equal flexibility on both sides might help protect you from injury,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Before stretching, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of light activity. Better yet, stretch after a workout. Keep stretches gentle and slow. Don't bounce. Breathe through your stretches. If you feel pain, you've stretched too far. Hold a stretch for about 30 seconds, to the point of a slight pull, on each side. Repeat the stretch on both sides 2 to 4 times. Stretching is recommended 2 to 3 days a week.”

5. She Says Yoga is All About the Breath

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Ren has posted a video of her doing a yoga cool down. “Yoga’s pretty much about breath,” she correctly states at the beginning. “The good news is that anyone can do yoga. My teacher used to say that if you can breathe, you can do yoga. Everyone starts where they are, and the practice of yoga should be adapted to the needs of each person,” says Michele Hoffman, a certified yoga therapist at Mayo Clinic Health System. “When people think of yoga, most people think of the physical poses or stretching when in fact yoga has many tools to offer for healing body, mind and spirit. The tools of yoga include physical poses, breathing practices, meditation practices, hand gestures and a disciplined lifestyle of cultivating healthy habits.”

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Alexa Dellanos is giving off mermaid vibes in her swimsuit. The influencer shows off her bombshell body in one of her latest social media posts, posing in a bathing suit by the pool. “Love feeling like a mermaid,” she captioned the gorgeous Instagram snap. “I love you my Ariel!!” commented one of her 10.7-plus million followers. “Angelic,” added another. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alexa Dallanos 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 Under the Knife

Dellanos is open about her plastic surgery procedures, telling The Sun she has spent over $17,000 on enhancements. "I had my breast augmentation in 2018 for $15,000 and my lip fillers for approximately $2,000. I also enhanced my booty a little which I will discuss on my YouTube channel soon." She believes that the money was an investment, since her social following grew dramatically after going under the knife. “I had about 200,000 followers on Instagram before my cosmetic procedures and before I started working out regularly," Dellanos told Insider. "I believe both has contributed a lot to my success. Cosmetic enhancement isn't for everyone, but in my case it's been a motivation to better every aspect in my life — amongst my physical appearance."

2. She Exercises

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Obviously, Alexa works out a lot. In a YouTube video she documents her go-to workouts when she's traveling. "Don't skip the gym," she says, proceeding to run on the treadmill, use the rowing machine, and then the stair climber. "I'm doing just a light travel workout," she explains.

3. She Hydrates

Alexa makes hydration a priority, especially when she is exercising "A little water break, after cardio," she says. "It's so important to stay hydrated while you're working out." According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

4. She Eats Vegan

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Dellanos maintains a meat-free and animal product free diet. "I am vegan, so it's really hard, sometimes to find food in certain restaurants," she says in the YouTube video. "They actually offered me a whole vegan selection, like a special vegan menu.

5. She Likes to “Share Positive Energy”

"I've learnt to never let the attention get to my head because no matter how big or small you are online, you are still just human," Alexa told The Sun. "Although I enjoy posting sexy photos and luxury lifestyle posts, I also try to post things that truly matter. I want to share positive energy to everyone I meet and to anyone who looks at my life through social media."

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Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

Bianca Bustamante at the gym.

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

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

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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. 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.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

Vegan food, vegan bacon, vegan cheese, vegan chocolate pudding

Claudia Romani/Instagram

Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

Claudia Romani/Instagram

A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

Photo of a Crunch Fitness

Claudia Romani/Instagram

Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”