Sharon Bruneau is offering a little “Monday motivation” to her followers – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the bodybuilding icon shows off her fit figure in a two-piece exercise set while standing in front of a van. “Start your Monday with a smile,” she captioned the post adding the hashtags #mondaymotivation #dontworrybehappy #smile #goodvibesonly #fitness #wellness #mindbodysoul.How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. Horseback Riding
Sharon rides horses.”Quit Horsing around!! Happy Hump Daaaaaaaaay!!” she captioned a post of herself horseback. According to the American Heart Association, riding horses is great for your health. Not only does it boost cardiovascular health, but builds core strength, burns calories, and lowers blood pressure. It is also great for your mental health as it helps relax you.
2. Mountain Climbing
Sharon enjoys hiking and mountain climbing. “Don’t run away from things that are hard, you’re stronger than you think. Always dream big and go after what you want,” she captioned a post of herself climbing at Point Dume State Beach in Malibu. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:
- Building stronger muscles and bones
- Improving your sense of balance
- Improving your heart health
- Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems
3. Strength Training
Sharon strength trains to keep her body strong and fit. “Resistance training leads to more muscle which means our bodies can do more, which leads to more calories being burned. It Promotes Long-Term Fat Loss by Increasing RMR. Resistance training has been shown to be effective for long-term weight control at ANY AGE!” she writes in a post.
4. Weights Can Reverse Aging
Sharon elaborates on weight training for longevity in another post. “Did you know? Normally, the aging process begins around age 40, when muscular strength starts to decrease, and progressively worsens. One study reveals older people who participate in resistance training can actually create changes in gene expressions related to muscle aging, and therefore, reverse the aging process all together,” she writes.
5. Walking
Sharon makes sure to get her steps in. Here she is on a walk. 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.
