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Carla Bruni in Bathing Suit Says "Winter is Coming My Friends"

She’s on a no-diet diet.

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Carla Bruni is 54 years old but when it comes to health, wellness and fitness, the singer is truly ageless. Bruni posted a photo of herself looking stunning in a swimsuit with a long sleeved top, ready for a dip in the ocean. Winter is coming my friends.... 🍁🍂🍁,” she captioned the post. “Last swim in the sea... Stay warm this winter.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Bruni 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. Black Coffee and Avocado For Breakfast

Bruni likes to ease her way into the day with a light breakfast about an hour after waking. “I like to have avocado, a little bread and black coffee,” she says. “But before I have breakfast, I drink a lot of hot water to wake up my metabolism slowly. I can wait one hour before I have breakfast. And that’s quite a pleasant feeling—to be without digesting something and, you know, just being light.”

2. Skincare First

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Bruni is passionate about taking care of her skin. “I am very, very casual about makeup and hairstyling in my personal life,” she says. “But I love skin care. I love scrubbing, cleaning and moisturizing. There is this dark soap with olive oil from Morocco that you can find in the pharmacies. It comes with a special glove, and you cleanse and scrub at the same time. It’s even better if you use it with steam.”

3. She Swims In the Sea

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“I run or do the elliptical or StairMaster for cardio, something that makes my metabolism accelerate. I don’t swim much in Paris because pools are complicated,” she says. “I like to swim by the sea, but in the wintertime I mostly do Xtend Barre and some sort of cardiovascular workout, running or stepping, doing things like that. I do maybe one hour, an hour and a half."

4. A No-Diet Diet

Bruni enjoys a balanced diet with some fasting thrown in. “I don’t have a particular diet. I still eat gluten, I still eat meat,” she says. “I do try to eat in small portions. It’s the only solution that works for me. Occasionally I like fasting for maybe 20 to 22 hours on a Sunday. It’s no exercising that day, and I rest my metabolism. If I’m performing or working on songs, I love to drink tea — with honey, with ginseng, with ginger and lemon. It’s so good for the throat.”

5. She Keeps Things Balanced

One of the reasons Bruni works out religiously is so she never has to cut back on her favorite foods. “For the most part I like sports that you can feel and where you can sweat. For me… I either have to do sports, or I have to diet,” she says. “I don’t want to diet. I want to eat a little piece of bread or drink a beer. This is why I do sports.”

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Carla Bruni is 54 years old but when it comes to health, wellness and fitness, the singer is truly ageless. Bruni posted a photo of herself looking stunning in a swimsuit with a long sleeved top, ready for a dip in the ocean. Winter is coming my friends.... 🍁🍂🍁,” she captioned the post. “Last swim in the sea... Stay warm this winter.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Bruni 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. Black Coffee and Avocado For Breakfast

Bruni likes to ease her way into the day with a light breakfast about an hour after waking. “I like to have avocado, a little bread and black coffee,” she says. “But before I have breakfast, I drink a lot of hot water to wake up my metabolism slowly. I can wait one hour before I have breakfast. And that’s quite a pleasant feeling—to be without digesting something and, you know, just being light.”

2. Skincare First

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Bruni is passionate about taking care of her skin. “I am very, very casual about makeup and hairstyling in my personal life,” she says. “But I love skin care. I love scrubbing, cleaning and moisturizing. There is this dark soap with olive oil from Morocco that you can find in the pharmacies. It comes with a special glove, and you cleanse and scrub at the same time. It’s even better if you use it with steam.”

3. She Swims In the Sea

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“I run or do the elliptical or StairMaster for cardio, something that makes my metabolism accelerate. I don’t swim much in Paris because pools are complicated,” she says. “I like to swim by the sea, but in the wintertime I mostly do Xtend Barre and some sort of cardiovascular workout, running or stepping, doing things like that. I do maybe one hour, an hour and a half."

4. A No-Diet Diet

Bruni enjoys a balanced diet with some fasting thrown in. “I don’t have a particular diet. I still eat gluten, I still eat meat,” she says. “I do try to eat in small portions. It’s the only solution that works for me. Occasionally I like fasting for maybe 20 to 22 hours on a Sunday. It’s no exercising that day, and I rest my metabolism. If I’m performing or working on songs, I love to drink tea — with honey, with ginseng, with ginger and lemon. It’s so good for the throat.”

5. She Keeps Things Balanced

One of the reasons Bruni works out religiously is so she never has to cut back on her favorite foods. “For the most part I like sports that you can feel and where you can sweat. For me… I either have to do sports, or I have to diet,” she says. “I don’t want to diet. I want to eat a little piece of bread or drink a beer. This is why I do sports.”

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Alessia Marcuzzi, the actress and Italian television host, just shared a new series of photos this week. In one photo, she is seen running on the beach in a bikini. In others, she is seen enjoying different days at the beach. She captioned it, “Thank you my friends.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessia Marcuzzi 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 Uses Vitamin C

Marcuzzi has amazing skin. She reveals a lot of her secrets on Instagram. One thing she uses is vitamin C products. She shared this video of herself using different products. She captioned it, Antioxidant serum, with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and aloe leaves. Very firming and rich in vitamins but with a very light texture, perfect so for this period, still hot!”

2. She Goes Outside

Marcuzzi spends a lot of time outside. She posts a lot of photos of herself in the great outdoors on Instagram. Marcuzzi does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is walk her dog. She shared this photo of the two of them in a park, captioning it, “Pic by papo.” Marcuzzi also shared this similar photo.

3. She Swims

Another activity Marcuzzi enjoys doing is swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. Marcuzzi shared this set of photos from a trip to the Maldives. In one photo, Marcuzzi is seen wading in the ocean. In another, she is in an infinity pool. She also posted these photos of herself at the beach.

4. She Practices Yoga

Marcuzzi likes to practice yoga as a way of staying in shape. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself doing different poses. Marcuzzi shared this photo of herself doing a handstand, while balancing on a wall. She captioned it, “1, 2, 3. Stand up.” Marcuzzi also likes to practice yoga outside. She shared this photo of herself in a headstand on the beach.

5. She Speaks Out

Marcuzzi isn’t afraid to use her voice to support different causes. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram highlighting different things. She shared this photo advocating for both women’s rights and gun control. She captioned it, “The madness of what has happened in America. A woman is worth less than a weapon. Madness.”

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Actress Ludivine Reding just shared a stunning photo on Instagram this week. In it, she posed in front of a mirror in a blue two-piece swimsuit. Her impressive abs were on display. She captioned the post, “I'm starting to really look forward to vacation.” How does the stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ludivine Reding 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 Hikes

Reding spends a lot of time outside. She does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she enjoys doing is going hiking. Reding shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself hiking in different places. She shared this set of photos of herself hiking in a field in Albania. She captioned the post, “Valbone - Theth trail.”

2. She Skies

Reding doesn't just go outside when it’s sunny and warm out. She also enjoys the cold and snowy weather. One thing Reding likes to do to stay in shape is go skiing. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself on the slopes. Reding shared these photos and this video of herself skiing in Quebec. She captioned the post, “Very comfortable and in control in the descents.”

3. She Swims

Another outdoor activity Reding likes to do to stay in shape is going swimming. At the end of 2022, she took a trip to El Salvador. She made sure to spend time in the water while she was there. Reding shared this set of photos from the trip. In the first one in that series, she is seen wading in a pool. Reding captioned the post, “Ending the year in the best way possible.”

4. She Walks Her Dog

Reding is a dog lover. She owns a pup who she prominently features on Instagram. Reding’s dog is often seen with her on adventures. She likes to go on walks and play with her dog. Reding shared this photo of her boyfriend and her dog spending time outside. Owning a dog has a lot of benefits. The American Cancer Society reports, “Owning a dog can help you live longer. A comprehensive review of studies published between 1950 and 2019 found that dog owners had a lower risk of death. Studies suggest that dog owners have lower blood pressure levels and improved responses to stress.”

5. She Gets Her Vitamin D

"Getting some sun may also shake off the wintertime blues: Research suggests that light hitting your skin, not just your eyes, helps reverse seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Moreover, being outside gets us golfing, gardening, and engaging in other types of physical activity," says Harvard Health.

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Minnie Driver recently took a break from filming to go on a “Winter boat/surftrip with women who are excellent.” She captioned one bathing suit photo: “I swear we surfed. But nobody had a GoPro or a water-casing for their phone. Best trip. Good women. God, the water was warm 💙 gracias Madre and thanks for the pic Cam BARBIE FEET DRIVER! POP YOUR ... HIP! @camrich11 @minniemortimer @jamiesk @theseea,” she wrote. Read on to see 5 ways Minnie Driver, 51, 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 the Outdoors

It’s no surprise Driver looked so happy outdoors. “I love being outside,” said the About a Boy actress in an interview with Everyday Health. “That’s where I’m happiest – out hiking around with my kid or with friends, and as an allergy sufferer it gets pretty tough to do that when the weather gets nice.” Claritin has helped.

2. Here's Her Take on Makeup

“If it was just me and my everyday life and I wasn’t being stalked by the paparazzi every now and again, I would wear no makeup and my hair would be up,” she told Everyday Health. “But because they’re around, I always have a base and mascara on, so my skin will always look even and my eyes won’t look like coal in the snow.”

3. She Has Woken Up Like This

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“I stick my head under a freezing cold faucet!” she told Everyday Health. “Then I apply moisturizer, let it sink in while I get dressed, and then go do my makeup.”

4. Here are Her Thoughts on Aging

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“Sick of this ‘50 is the new...’” she Tweeted shortly after J. Lo’s Super Bowl appearance in 2020. “50 has always been 50. Women were previously just expected to shrivel and accept their husk. I suppose it must be terrifying to a lot men if we actually burned brighter, hotter, more ambitious and emancipated from shame, the older we got. #50” She added: “I didn’t realise that in just being myself and being unafraid to say that to the world: ‘I’m a woman, I’m 50 years old, and I’m here and I’m not going anywhere,’ was going to mean so much to so many people.”

5. Her Weight Goes Up and Down, Like All of Us

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“I promise I’m ok,” the actress exclaimed once on social media, after fans worried she was too thin. “I know I’m thin at the moment , but I’m genuinely not unhealthy. Thank you for you kind concern x”

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Nicole Scherzinger is kicking off the first day of summer in her swimsuit! The 43-year-old flaunts her famously fit figure in her latest social media post, sharing a bunch of photos of herself. “Summer is officially here,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the star manage to look half her age at 43? Read on to see 5 ways Nicole Scherzinger 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 Takes Ice Baths

On The Ellen Show, Scherzinger revealed she loves taking ice baths. “I love ice baths, it’s so good for your body but for me, it sharpens the mind like iron,' she said. 'It’s all mental for me, I have to put on some music and go into a zone,” she said. "Cold water immersion involves people immersing themselves in water at temperatures of less than 15°C to manage muscle soreness after exercise and speed up recovery time. There is some evidence to show that cold-water immersion reduces muscle soreness at 24-72 hours after exercise compared with ‘passive’ treatment, or rest. It is here that the research falls down slightly by not comparing the use of cold-water immersion to an active recovery of light exercise, or perhaps even more pertinently, a combination of the two," says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She “Sexercises” with Her Boyfriend

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On The Ellen Show, she discussed her “sexercise” workouts with her boyfriend. “Do you know what I love about this in the videos?” she said about the sexy workout videos she posts. “We go like this, because he’s a control freak and I’m a control freak, but in the videos we're really happy and really cute. He loves to work out, he keeps me motivated, and I motivate us on the videos.”

3. She Works Out a Lot

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Nicole is totally committed to fitness. "In a typical workout I would run on the treadmill maybe 20 mins, then try to do some squats, some sit-ups on the exercise ball, some yoga stretches," she told Women's Health UK. “When I’m home I like to take a spinning class called Soul Cycle or I like to do hot yoga—a modified version of bikram yoga—or hiking, and core power yoga in LA.”

4. She Refuses to Starve Herself

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Nicole eats herself skinny. "For breakfast I love eggs and toast and smoked salmon or bacon, or porridge. For lunch I like maybe some soup or some sushi. For dinner, anything from pasta to rice, and meats and veggies, to sushi. When I’m going to indulge, I love pasta, pizza, I love Mexican with lots of cheese. I love French fries, or crisps - salt and vinegar crisps. In terms of snacks: almonds, coconut water, bits of coconut, baby carrots,” she told Women’s Health.

5. She Has Lots of Workout Buddies

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In addition to her boyfriend, Nicole has lots of workout support. "Me and my girlfriends support each other for the gym. Because, you know, it’s hard to be motivated sometimes, so when you go you push each other, - we try to do different things,” she explained to Women’s Health UK. "We’ll go hiking one day and then we’ll try a sculpting hot yoga class, then we’ll do a cardio. We just motivate each other."

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

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

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. 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 some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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Olivia Culpo Swears By These 5 Habits

Learn how she stays consistent and keeps her skin healthy.

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She’s Consistent

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Last year, Culpo was preparing for her wedding. She told E! News that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness in order to prepare. “Really trying to dial in [on] what I eat, how I workout, the workouts that I do. Trying to get them in consistently because you only get married once and I want to feel my best. But this past season it was just hard being so far away from my normal routine and where I typically live."

She Keeps Her Skin Healthy While Traveling

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Culpo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it, even while traveling. “I don't wear any makeup when traveling," she says to Travel + Leisure. "That's one rule because I do feel like you will have a higher chance of breaking out if you are wearing a full face of makeup. A few things I always have with me is some sort of a spray. I love Dr. Barbara Sturm or Caudalie or La Mer. I also absolutely love traveling with a makeup wipe, the Neutrogena wipes are great. Something to just take off the sweat you build up.”

She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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Culpo shared her skincare routines with Byrdie. She says that she keeps her morning and night routine simple. “I am always trying out new products, so what I gravitate toward is often changing. At night, I usually use an oil and a serum. Right now, I love the Clarins Double Serum. In the morning, I use a Vitamin C serum and an SPF, and, typically, I just rinse my skin with warm water instead of using a cleanser. It is something I swear by—it allows for the oils on my skin from sleeping to absorb naturally.”

She Uses Products With Vitamins

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Culpo shared some of her favorite skincare products with Byrdie. She says that she uses ones that have vitamins in them. “I have noticed a huge difference in my skin with vitamin C and E. I love the Good Janes H2OMyGod Moisturizer—it's sort of an all-in-one moisturizer that has vitamin C and collagen peptides. As for vitamin E, I actually just purchase the oil from the drugstore. It is super cheap and great to put on any red marks I may get from an occasional breakout. The healing process is so much quicker when I am using Vitamin E oil.”

She Packs Healthy Snacks

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Culpo makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of the snacks she packs with her with Travel + Leisure. "I love the Kind bars. I love any sort of nuts, to be honest with you. They are a go-to snack for me. I would say Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and some almonds would be perfect! Also, electrolytes to stay hydrated or some sort of collagen beauty powder or something."

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Abigail Ratchford Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit

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

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Abigail Ratchford’s amazing body has helped her become one of the most famous models on the internet. The 32-year-old, who boasts over 9.1 million followers on Instagram alone, attributes her measurement-defying body to a few simple habits. Here is everything she does to stay fit at 32.

She Follows 4 Diet Rules

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Abigail swears that abiding by simple rules helps her stay in shape. “I can’t diet. That just doesn’t work for me,” she told New Beauty. “I started to be healthier by first cutting out soda. Then, I stopped eating after 7 p.m. Finally, I started really watching my portions so I was eating fewer calories every day. And water—lots and lots of water.”

She UsesMyFitnessPal

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Abigail explains being accountable for what she eats is crucial. While it’s not “rocket science,” she does use the MyFitnessPal app to track her eating. “I’m the type of person who likes to eat what I want. The app can help anyone do that—you can still eat great food, you just eat less of it,” she added New Beauty.

Pilates

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Abigail is a fan of Pilates. “Group workout classes are so big right now, but I always get nervous around other people in settings like that. I have to go at my own pace without a bunch of distractions so, for me, Pilates with a one-on-one instructor works best. It’s not cheap, but then you also aren’t tempted to skip,” she said She added to Men’s Fitness via Muscle & Fitness that the workout “keeps you long and lean” — and the Mayo Clinic agrees. They say it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Balanced Diet

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“I love green juices and smoothies. Sometimes I’ll put some protein powder in the morning—I feel like the mix of vegetables, and vitamins and stuff that’s in them, really gives me a lot of energy in the morning. I love BBQ food—my ultimate cheat is a pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese from this great place in LA,” she told Men’s Fitness.

Strength Training

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Ratchford also lifts weights. “Initially, I made the mistake that a lot of girls do and I was only doing cardio. I just really didn’t see too much change in my body. I’ve been listening to my girlfriends who are in great shape and they say you have to do weight training, you have to go in and do squats. That’s my new thing—I’ve been doing some resistance training, circuit training,” she told Men’s Fitness. The Mayo Clinic explains that strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

Develop strong bones

Manage your weight

Enhance your quality of life

Manage chronic conditions

Sharpen your thinking skills