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Bodybuilder Lisa Cross in Hot Pink Workout Gear Says "See You Soon"

“Nothing makes me happier than being outdoors.”

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The professional female bodybuilder, Lisa Cross, has a deep love for all things health and fitness, investing a lot into her body. “For those that missed my IG LIVE ….. and for all those that could join ….. thank you. That was so much fun. We must do it again sometime ❤️💋❤️ #instagram #instalive #thankyou #seeyousoon,” she said on Instagram. Her dedication and discipline shows, and she wants to inspire others to take care of themselves, as well. Here’s what she does to stay looking and feeling fit.


1. She’s confident

She’s incredibly confident. “Super sized. Super strong. Super sexy,” she said on Instagram in a video while flexing. According to Psychology Today, “the more confident you become, the more you’ll be able to calm the voice inside you that says, “I can’t do it.” You’ll be able to unhook from your thoughts and take action in line with your values.”

2. She connects with her fans

She prioritizes connecting with her community regularly. “That Friday feeling 🙌🙌🙌 Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and be sure to end it in the best way possible and join me for my IG LIVE on Sunday at 6pm uk/ 1pm EST. Drop any questions you have for the LIVE in the comments below . Can’t wait to see you,” she said on Instagram.

3. She spends time outside

In a video with her dogs, she’s soaking up the sun outdoors. “@davebautista knows the secret to happiness ❤️Nothing makes me happier than being outdoors , in the sunshine with my two dogs 🐶❤️🐶,” she said on Instagram. “Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. For example, doing things like growing food or flowers, exercising outdoors or being around animals can have lots of positive effects,” according to mind.org. “It can improve your mood, reduce feelings of stress or anger, help you take time out and feel more relaxed, improve your physical health, improve your confidence and self-esteem help you be more active, help you meet and get to know new people, connect you to your local community, reduce loneliness, help you feel more connected to nature, [and] provide peer support.”

4. She lifts weights

It should come as no surprise with her muscle definition, that she prioritizes strength training and weight lifting. On a video of her pumping iron, she said, “I’m very good at lifting heavy things 👍😜❤️,” on Instagram. “Your body fat percentage will increase over time if you don't do anything to replace the lean muscle you lose over time. Strength training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

5. She works her ab muscles

She works towards strong, defined abs. “These 5 tips are important to consider if you are wanting to achieve visible abs. You can’t achieve abs by only training with compound movements. Your nutrition has a huge influence on whether you have visible abs. Genetics play a huge role in having visible abs, especially for women as some women store fat differently. Stress/ sleep play a huge part in developing your abs. You need to make sure you are getting enough rest. Form is more important than achieving high reps,” she said on Instagram.

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The professional female bodybuilder, Lisa Cross, has a deep love for all things health and fitness, investing a lot into her body. “For those that missed my IG LIVE ….. and for all those that could join ….. thank you. That was so much fun. We must do it again sometime ❤️💋❤️ #instagram #instalive #thankyou #seeyousoon,” she said on Instagram. Her dedication and discipline shows, and she wants to inspire others to take care of themselves, as well. Here’s what she does to stay looking and feeling fit.


1. She’s confident

She’s incredibly confident. “Super sized. Super strong. Super sexy,” she said on Instagram in a video while flexing. According to Psychology Today, “the more confident you become, the more you’ll be able to calm the voice inside you that says, “I can’t do it.” You’ll be able to unhook from your thoughts and take action in line with your values.”

2. She connects with her fans

She prioritizes connecting with her community regularly. “That Friday feeling 🙌🙌🙌 Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and be sure to end it in the best way possible and join me for my IG LIVE on Sunday at 6pm uk/ 1pm EST. Drop any questions you have for the LIVE in the comments below . Can’t wait to see you,” she said on Instagram.

3. She spends time outside

In a video with her dogs, she’s soaking up the sun outdoors. “@davebautista knows the secret to happiness ❤️Nothing makes me happier than being outdoors , in the sunshine with my two dogs 🐶❤️🐶,” she said on Instagram. “Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. For example, doing things like growing food or flowers, exercising outdoors or being around animals can have lots of positive effects,” according to mind.org. “It can improve your mood, reduce feelings of stress or anger, help you take time out and feel more relaxed, improve your physical health, improve your confidence and self-esteem help you be more active, help you meet and get to know new people, connect you to your local community, reduce loneliness, help you feel more connected to nature, [and] provide peer support.”

4. She lifts weights

It should come as no surprise with her muscle definition, that she prioritizes strength training and weight lifting. On a video of her pumping iron, she said, “I’m very good at lifting heavy things 👍😜❤️,” on Instagram. “Your body fat percentage will increase over time if you don't do anything to replace the lean muscle you lose over time. Strength training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

5. She works her ab muscles

She works towards strong, defined abs. “These 5 tips are important to consider if you are wanting to achieve visible abs. You can’t achieve abs by only training with compound movements. Your nutrition has a huge influence on whether you have visible abs. Genetics play a huge role in having visible abs, especially for women as some women store fat differently. Stress/ sleep play a huge part in developing your abs. You need to make sure you are getting enough rest. Form is more important than achieving high reps,” she said on Instagram.

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Bodybuilder Kristina Nicole is "Absolutely the Best"

Learn how Kristina Nicole, aka Kristina Mendoza, approaches diet, fitness, and self-care.

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Kristina Nicole, aka Kristina Mendoza, is showing off her muscles – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post, the influencer and bodybuilder flaunts her impressive physique in a white sports bra and black booty shorts as she poses at the gym. “You’ll never win —> if you’re too scared to lose,” she captioned the Instagram photo. “Beautiful,” commented one of her followers. “Whoa that tricep is in 3D 🔥,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Hamstring and Quads Training Days

Mendoza trains both her hamstrings and quads on the same day, adding in adductors. “I like to burn them out a little bit before I get into the compound movements like the leg press or squat machine,” Mendoza explained. After a brief introduction, Mendoza then demonstrates each of the movements that she likes to work with

Hydrating Throughout Workouts

Mendoza makes sure to take a “water break” several times during her workouts. The Mayo Clinic explains hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

Mastery is Key

“Mastery is a mindset: It requires the capacity to see your abilities not as finite, but as infinitely improvable. Mastery is a pain: It demands effort, grit, and deliberate practice. Mastery is… never fully reaching mastery but always striving to get there,” Kristina captioned a post.

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Stretching

Before lifting, Kristina warms up on the bike and also stretches. “I like to start with lighter weight for the first couple of sets before I work up into my working sets,” said. She performs two to three lighter sets before doing one working set. She follows that up with a “back-off” set that is lighter weight and has more reps. “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.”

Training During the Off-Season

Kristina explains that most of her progress is made in her offseason. “There’s a lot of calories going in. Training gets more and more intense as the calories go up,” she said, adding that she used to train legs twice a week, but now only does legs once. “I’m trying to bring my upper body up, be a little more symmetrical with the legs, so I have better flow and balance onstage,” she told Muscle & Fitness.

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Bodybuilder Lisa Meiswinkel in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Gym Outfit"

“Currently exactly 1.4kg above Stage and Las Vegas...."

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Lisa Meiswinkel is posing in her gym outfit – and ready to compete. In a new social media post the bodybuilder shows off her amazing body in a two-piece workout set while training in Germany. “Currently exactly 1.4kg above Stage and Las Vegas,” she writes in the caption of the Instagram photo. “Now it's been two weeks since the Olympics and we are still on the road with 2x training a week. We're resting a little more and giving time to the body. Also in the reverse/regeneration we will pay attention to keeping the body fit healthy and also of kfa good as just in the offseason,” which she calls “improvement season,” revealing that she has adapted her training. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.


1. Warming Up

What are her top 3 tips and tricks for preparing for training and recovery? “Before training, warm up by cycling for a few minutes and maybe even stretching. If you have tension, you can even roll up your muscles a little with a fascia roller. After training, I sometimes walk on the treadmill for a few minutes to get rid of the lactate from training,” she told Reboots. “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.”

2. Routine

An optimal day looks “structured and organized” for Lisa. “Routines are very important to me and lead to success, I would say. Waking up early in the morning, taking a short morning walk in the fresh air. Then some laptop work. Training, a short nap, and in the evening, my cardio on the spinning bike and mobility exercises,” she says.

3. Sleep and Massage

“Good and sufficient sleep” is also “very important,” Lisa tells Reboots. “This is followed by mobility training, as this also promotes recovery enormously, as well as massages.” According to the Sleep Foundation, getting enough z’s is a mood booster, promotes heart health, regulates blood sugar, improves mental function, restores your immune system, helps relieve stress, and aids in weight loss. According to the Mayo Clinic, studies support the many benefits of getting a regular rub down. These include stress reduction, lessening pain and muscle tightness, increased relaxation, and improved immunity.

4. Pose Training

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What does Lisa do in her free time? “I love posing training, whether I'm posing for myself or giving posing lessons to others and being able to pass on my passion. That is absolutely my passion,” she told Reboots.

5. Reverse Dieting

Lisa doesn’t always diet! “When the current competition season is over, I start the reverse diet. I also see this as progress towards reaching my goal. I say yes 365 days a year,” she says.

Kristin Pope
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Kristin Pope is a very successful bodybuilder and fitness coach. She has a large following on Instagram. Pope recently shared some stunning photos of herself in gray workout clothes. She captioned the post, “Said: I wanna be cool, I don’t wanna be pretty. Check my stories, hosting free intro consult calls for coaching on Friday. Details on nutrition coaching & training plans in profile!”


1. She Wants To Break Records

Pope is always pushing herself to do better. One thing she wants to do is break records. Pope talked about this in the caption of this weightlifting Instagram video. “To break the masters American Record - it would take getting back to my all time best snatch. Might take a very long time lol but do you think I could do it? 😂🤔@dynamicpursuit. I have training plans for all strength sports!! You can do the Weightlifting track and train with me. 🤗 Check out the details linked in my bio!”

2. She Focuses On Herself

Pope makes sure to focus on herself. Specifically, she focuses on things that she can control. Pope talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Less caption, more action. 😤 Had a big setback, but we change the plan, not the goal. Entering a ‘fxck your feelings’ era these next few weeks. Focus on what you can control. Do what you can, and do it well. #dymamicpursuit. Come train with me! New workouts release on Sunday for my bodybuilding program 🔥 details in bio.”

3. She Lifts Weights

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In the first blurb’s Instagram video, Pope is seen lifting weights. She is also seen strength training in the previous link. ACE Fitness states that strength training and using weights has a lot of benefits. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

4. She Does Pulldowns

Pope shared this video on Instagram of herself doing different workouts in the gym. One thing she is seen doing is pulldowns. Piedmont states that doing these can be very beneficial. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

5. She Uses A Rowing Machine

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In the previous blurb’s Instagram post, Pope is seen using a rowing machine. Piedmont reports that this is very beneficial. “Treadmills and elliptical machines get all the attention, but the rowing machine can give you one of the most efficient, effective workouts at the gym. Rowing not only torches major calories, it also tones the entire body.”

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Bodybuilder Lisa Reith in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Fitness Motivation"

"Shoulder workout & form check - 5 weeks until Mr. Olympics!"

Lisa Reith
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Lisa Reith is a fitness superstar. Not only does she compete in the IFBB, but she also competes in Ms. Olympia. Reith is also a fitness coach. Last week, she shared her favorite shoulder workouts on Instagram. Reith captioned the post, “Shoulder workout & form check - 5 weeks until Mr. Olympics! 🔥Together with Sascha at the Nice Athletic Club, pushing everything out again. Counting the last weeks - the focus is full! 💪🏽✨It's getting intense - stay tuned to follow the way to the stage! 🏆”


1. She Uses Weights

Reith is seen using weights in her Instagram post. ACE Fitness states that using weights is very beneficial. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

2. She Works Her Shoulders

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In her Instagram post, Reith is seen doing shoulder exercises. The Cleveland Clinic reports that strengthening your shoulders is important. “Your shoulder muscles stabilize your shoulder joint and help you move your arm in many directions. Shoulder muscle injuries are common in people who use their shoulders a lot for overhead motions, such as pitchers or swimmers.”

3. She Does Leg Presses

Reith shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself doing different workouts. One thing she is seen doing is using the leg press machine. The Mayo Clinic reports that the exercise is very beneficial. “The leg press is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work a variety of muscles in the lower body. Specifically, the leg press targets the quadriceps muscles in the front of the thighs, the gluteal muscles in the buttocks, the hamstring muscles in the back of the thighs, and the calves, all in an integrated fashion. Since the leg press works several muscles at once, it's an especially efficient way to strengthen your lower body.”

4. She Does Leg Extensions

Reith is also seen using the leg extension machine in the previous Instagram post. Asphalt Green states that the exercise has a lot of benefits. “Leg extensions using this exercise machine work your thighs. In fact, that’s basically the only thing that they work. That’s great if you want to build strength and mass quickly. To get started, slide into a sitting position on the machine from the open side.”

5. She Does Crunches

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Reith is also seen doing crunches in her Instagram post. The Mayo Clinic states that the exercise is very beneficial. “The abdominal crunch is one of the most common exercises used to train the abdominal muscles. The abdominal crunch targets the abdominal muscles, which are part of your core muscle group. The stronger your core muscles, the easier it is to do most physical activities and sports.”

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Salma Hayek Swears by These Habits

Here are her forever-young habits.

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Salma Hayek has been sizzling up the big screen for decades and has barely aged. She is 58 and looks decades younger. What is her secret? The star recently told Elle that “no Botox, no peels, no fillers” is involved in her ageless beauty. What is her secret to staying youthful as she closes in on 60? Here are all of her forever young habits.

Habit One: Restorative Yoga[

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Salma isn’t a fan of formal sweat sessions. “‘I don’t have time to exercise, I am working,” Salma told People. Instead, she practices restorative yoga is her exercise of choice. “I work with a woman in London who taught me how to hold my body in a way where the muscles are activated all day long,” she explained. “So even when you brush your teeth, you’re working the muscles,” she added. “She taught me to tone my muscles without clenching them. You relax them and focus on the parts that need to be used, but never with tension. If you’re aware of your body, you’d be surprised by the effect it can have.”

Habit Two: She Eats (Mostly) Plant-Based

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“I don't like to diet and I'm not good at it,” Salma dished on her website. She fills her plate with fruit, veggies, and leans meats, fish, and juice. “When I feel stressed, I turn to food for comfort,” she continued. She tries not to eat meat. “The only thing I do is that I don’t eat animals every day. I eat all kinds of meat, but I consume it sparsely,” she added to the New York Times . “I would never eat two meats in a day. Sometimes I go several days without eating meat, but then I’ll go back.”

Habit Three: Meditation

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Hayek also believes that beauty and longevity come from within. “I really believe it is. People say it’s exercising. I think it’s meditation,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “You have to find your way. For me, exercising is hard. It’s really, really difficult to have the discipline to do it. But meditation is a walk in the park, because it’s my own form of it. When I don’t for some time, guess what? Not only the face starts to drop and everything starts to drop, but my herniated disc, the problem in my neck, the problem in my hip, my ankles. I start breaking down.” She added that she practices meditation “every day.”

Habit Four: Massage

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Regular rubdowns are another one of her healthy habits. “You have to find a good person that gives a good massage,” she told Inquisitr. “I have a [massage therapist], but she lives in Japan. She only comes to London every once in a while. But when she comes, she's my secret weapon. Massage oxygenates, activates the circulation, and keeps the muscles healthy and firm. I cannot tell you, even just for the lymphatic [system], what the massage does for the face.”

Habit Five: Juice Cleanses

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Salma loves juicing and even started her own company. “After doing a juice cleanse, I'm motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally. Cleansing is like my meditation. It makes me stop, focus and think about what I'm putting into my body. I'm making a commitment to my health and hitting the reset button,” she said.

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Jane Fonda’s Longevity Diet at 87

The star has a moderate but efficient approach to eating.

Timeless beauty, Jane Fonda poses at the 2024 Hollywood Climate Summit at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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It’s almost impossible to fathom that Jane Fonda is nearing 90. The actress and fitness legend turned 87 in December but somehow looks a fraction of her age. How has she managed to slow down the aging process? According to her, it all has to do with a few simple dietary rules that she follows. Here is what you need to know about her longevity diet.

Her Secret? A Balanced Diet

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Fonda’s main secret? It’s all about moderation. "Most diets focus on weight loss on the scale, and they impose temporary and often unhealthy restrictive behavior," she said in a 2012 video for BeFiT. "Unfortunately, this scenario sets us up to fail." She cited research stating that 80% of dieters “will regain all or most of the weight that they lost within two years.” You won’t find her on a diet. “Fad diets are the ones promising unrealistic results. You should not try to lose more than two to three pounds per week, max," she said.

She Eats Breakfast

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"Every morning, commit to starting the day with a nutritious breakfast. People who do so tend to lose weight," she said in the video. "Breakfast, by the way, is the most important meal of the day, and making a good choice there will set you up for success for the rest of the day."

She Cheats, in Moderation

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Fonda also indulges on occasion. "You don't want to feel deprived," she points out in the video. "You can't sustain that over the long haul. So, if you have a piece of chocolate, it's OK—just don't eat the whole box, or maybe take a longer walk tomorrow."

She Fills Her Plate with Plants

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"I eat a fairly healthy diet. I'm not rigid," she dished to Vogue. "I have cut way back on red meat. I've cut back on fish because fish supplies are dwindling. I eat vegetables. I eat salads. I eat fresh food. I'm just careful about what I eat. I don't eat a lot of sugar, except lately I have."

When She Eats More, She Exercises More

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When Fonda indulges in "unhealthy" food, she exercises more. "I was in Italy for two and a half months making the sequel to Book Club, and ate gelato and pasta every single day while I was there," she told Vogue. "But I never gained weight. I would get up at six in the morning before the heat hit and walk for an hour, hour and a half, two hours on days when the work permitted me to do that. I walk a lot, and that helps me."

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Halle Berry’s 5 Moves for Insane Abs at 58

The star reveals her ab-busting workout.

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Do you want an ab-fab body like Halle Berry at 58? The star has shared some of the “essential core workouts” she does with her trainer, Peter Lee Thomas. In a post, she revealed that the ab moves are “the kinds of exercises I do to accelerate muscular ab growth,” she wrote. “ What I’ve learned throughout my training this past year is that a strong core supports EVERY other part of your body, and if you’re performing exercises correctly, you’re always engaging your core - now that’s a win / win! Enjoy.”

Bear Crawl Bench Up And Downs

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The first ab exercise she does is bear crawl bench up and downs. Here’s how to do it: Get down on your hands and knees, facing a couch or bench. Make sure your hands are directly under your shoulders with your knees off the floor, putting weight on your toes. Slowly lift your left hand without twisting your hips, placing it on the bench. Then do the same with your right. Return to your starting position, one hand at a time.

Lateral Hop With Bench

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The next exercise is a lateral hop with a bench. Here’s how to do it: Place your hands on a bench and stand with your legs together on one side. Jump over the bench and then jump back.

Reverse Bear Crawl Bench Up And Downs

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Her third ab exercise is a reverse bear crawl bench up and downs. Here’s how to do it: On your hands and knees face away from a couch or bench. Keep your hands under your shoulder with your knees off the floor. Keep weight in your toes. With straight arms lift your right foot onto the bench. Next, do your left.

Hanging Oblique Crunch

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Next up, a hanging oblique crunch. Here’s how to do it: Using a pullup bar, hang with both arms. Bending your knees, lift them to the left side of your body. Repeat on the other side.

Hanging Leg Lift

Halle Berry was photographed while out and about in New York

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The fifth exercise is a hanging leg lift. Here’s how to do it: Start by dangling from a pullup bar. Lift your legs until they are parallel to the floor. Lower into the starting position.

Hanging Windshield Wipers

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The final exercise? Hanging windshield wipers. Again, start by hanging from a pullup bar with your legs dangling. Lift your butt and legs into the air using your core. Once your back is parallel with the floor swing your legs up to the left side of your body. Using your obliques, swing them to the other side.