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Carmen Villalobos in Bathing Suit Says "Thank You Puerto Rico"

Here is how she stays in shape

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Carmen Villalobos is heating up Puerto Rico! The actress has been vacationing at the Fairmont El San Juan, making a splash on the beach in her swimsuit. “Thank you Puerto Rico for everything,” she captioned a series of snaps shared to her Instagram account this week. How does the Columbian actress stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Carmen Villalobos 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 Workout Buddy

Carmen struggles to exercise unless she has a workout buddy. Luckily, her husband Sebastián Caicedo, fits the bill. “I didn’t like the training very much, but I liked it when I started my relationship with Sebastián, who was always very athletic. I hate doing it alone, I always have someone by my side,” she revealed in an interview

2. She Works Out for Two Hours a Day

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Carmen wakes up at 4:00 am and exercises. “I train for two hours, from 5 to 7. I had never done it in my life, never and now I like it,” she revealed. Her set involves weight lifting and cardiovascular activities, including single-sided buttock and hamstring lifts to help strengthen the butt.

3. She Dances

Villalobos also stays in shape with the help of dancing. Her Instagram feed is filled with reels of herself showing off her moves. According to a study from Open Access Government, the form of cardio is great for the body and mind. "Dancing exercises the heart, lungs, muscles, joints, and ligaments, and in doing so it tests your balance, muscle strength, and coordination."

4. She Eats Healthy

Villalobos maintains a very healthy diet. Her favorite breakfast? A bowl filled with different berries, coconut, and yogurt. She posted this photo on Instagram enjoying the concoction. "A smoothie bowl can provide you with all the nutrients that you need for a start to your day," Manuel Trevino, corporate executive chef of by CHLOE, told USA Today.

5. She Orders Delivery

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Carmen isn’t a chef. “We are going at a loss here,” Carmen told Hola! when asked who does the cooking in their home. “Sebastián does not cook, neither do I. Now that we were recently in Bogotá and we had to share the apartment for four days, it was like… ‘delivery!’”

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Carmen Villalobos is heating up Puerto Rico! The actress has been vacationing at the Fairmont El San Juan, making a splash on the beach in her swimsuit. “Thank you Puerto Rico for everything,” she captioned a series of snaps shared to her Instagram account this week. How does the Columbian actress stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Carmen Villalobos 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 Workout Buddy

Carmen struggles to exercise unless she has a workout buddy. Luckily, her husband Sebastián Caicedo, fits the bill. “I didn’t like the training very much, but I liked it when I started my relationship with Sebastián, who was always very athletic. I hate doing it alone, I always have someone by my side,” she revealed in an interview

2. She Works Out for Two Hours a Day

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Carmen wakes up at 4:00 am and exercises. “I train for two hours, from 5 to 7. I had never done it in my life, never and now I like it,” she revealed. Her set involves weight lifting and cardiovascular activities, including single-sided buttock and hamstring lifts to help strengthen the butt.

3. She Dances

Villalobos also stays in shape with the help of dancing. Her Instagram feed is filled with reels of herself showing off her moves. According to a study from Open Access Government, the form of cardio is great for the body and mind. "Dancing exercises the heart, lungs, muscles, joints, and ligaments, and in doing so it tests your balance, muscle strength, and coordination."

4. She Eats Healthy

Villalobos maintains a very healthy diet. Her favorite breakfast? A bowl filled with different berries, coconut, and yogurt. She posted this photo on Instagram enjoying the concoction. "A smoothie bowl can provide you with all the nutrients that you need for a start to your day," Manuel Trevino, corporate executive chef of by CHLOE, told USA Today.

5. She Orders Delivery

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Carmen isn’t a chef. “We are going at a loss here,” Carmen told Hola! when asked who does the cooking in their home. “Sebastián does not cook, neither do I. Now that we were recently in Bogotá and we had to share the apartment for four days, it was like… ‘delivery!’”

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Isabella Castillo is spending time in sunny PR. And she’s making sure to hit the local beaches. Castillo shared a new set of photos on her Instagram. Castillo wore a yellow bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned the post, “Buenos Días Puerto Rico." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Isabella Castillo stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Dances

Castillo likes to dance to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and a friend dancing at the gym. Castillo captioned the post, “This is the proper way to go to the gym.” Prudential reports, “The movements associated with dance can increase flexibility and reduce stiffness. Don’t over-exert yourself though – even the simple stretches associated with dancing can help ease joint pain and any soreness from other more strenuous exercises.”

2. She Horseback Rides

Castillo is an avid horseback rider. She shares a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself riding and spending time with horses. Castillo even did some riding for one of her projects. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and friends riding on a trail. Horseback riding has a lot of benefits. The American Heart Association reports, “Sitting tall, pushing your legs into the body of your horse ignites the core muscles, which are imperative for balance and posture.”

3. She Hikes

Castillo spends a lot of time outside. She likes to do a lot of hiking to stay in shape. Castillo posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself on hikes. She shared this set of photos of herself hiking in the mountains of The Old Man of Storr. Castillo captioned it, “Life’s a climb.” She also shared these photos of herself hiking in Dunscaith Castle.

4. She Swims

Another outdoor activity Castillo likes to do is go swimming. She shared this underwater photo on Instagram of herself swimming in a pool. Castillo captioned it, “I wish I was a fish.” The Mayo Clinic reports that spending time in water has a lot of benefits. “When you’re submerged in water, your circulation may increase, improving your cardiovascular health. The pressure of the water on your body can reduce swelling if you have painful injuries. Water offers resistance, which strengthens your muscles as you push against it.”

5. She’s Brave

Castillo makes sure to be brave. She shared this post on Instagram, where she talked about this in the caption. Castillo wrote, “Be brave because the world is so difficult, Be Brave because you have to protect what you love, be brave because the life is one, be brave because when you loose someone is so painful, be brave because yourself is tired, be brave because the night is sometimes too long, be brave because the people never understand you, be brave because your future is just coming, be brave because now you have to be.”

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We’re rounding into September but you’d never be able to tell from looking at the photo reels from Hollywood’s biggest celebrities; they appeared to be having a ton of fun in the sun this weekend. From Selma Blair’s well-deserved time at a wellness retreat to Vanessa Hudgens enjoying her pool (after a week of tough workouts) to Rita Ora going "seaside," they shared it all. See what all of your favorite stars were up to on Saturday in Celebwell’s roundup—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Selma Blair Shared Good Vibes From a “Golden Place”

Selma Blair has been open about having multiple sclerosis and reported some good news this month: ​​"My prognosis is great. I'm in remission. Stem cell put me in remission," Blair said. "It took about a year after stem cell for the inflammation and lesions to really go down." She certainly looked more at peace this weekend. “A week of health and healing in a golden place,” she captioned a photo from Golden Door, a spa/retreat.

2. Gabrielle Union Knows How to Vacation Like No Other

Gabrielle Union—a “Lover of fun, hope haver & believer of miracles”—and her husband Dwyane Wade have been posting photos from the Yacht Club De Monaco, the Anjuna Beach Club, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Calvi Corsica, with her often looking fit and fab in a bikini. The hashtag? #WadeWorldTour2021

3. Vanessa Hudgens Lounged Poolside

"Happy weekendddd," Vanessa Hudgens captioned the photo on Instagram. We know it was after a week of working hard. The actress hits the Dogpound training gym often. "I'm always down to try something new. I just love getting my blood pumping and I feel like it's just such an important thing to constantly do. So I'm always down to try something new," she told Access Live. "I like tried and true with my soul cycle, Pilates and yoga. I like, I know what works for me for my body, but I just keep that up constantly."

4. Carmen Electra Danced With No Cares

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Carmen Electra posted a video of herself dancing to “Coming in Hot.” “I don’t go to the gym every day,” she once told the Cut. “Usually when I’m on break, I’ve already danced a lot so I’m okay for a while. Sometimes I work out at my house. I’ll do some lunges, something simple like that. Otherwise I’ll go to the gym. I’ve only had one trainer in my life, and I realized that because of my dance background, I already have discipline and I don’t need to be pushed. I think I’ve saved a lot of money too. As a dancer, I’ve never put strict rules on my workout habits and sometimes I just want to go to the gym and do something light.”

5. Rita Ora Went Seaside

“Happy weekend. I’ll be seaside,” Rita Ora captioned an Instagram post. "For me, every day I wake up feeling like, 'OK, what do I want to conquer today?' and that helps me get dressed," Ora said to TZR. "I always wear a tight pair of pants to make myself feel really sexy and feminine. Ones I recently discovered and I can't take off are the [Maison] Margiela shiny pants. They're high-waisted and they make your legs look super long."

6. Saweetie Went “Off the Grid”

Saweetie went “off the grid,” posting snapshots from the beach. The trip came shortly after her big McDonalds collab. "I'm super excited. It's like the best feeling ever. I know McDonald's will never turn its back on me. I can always go to McDonald's and order a Saweetie Meal," Saweetie told Forbes the Culture. "I think McDonald's just saw that I genuinely love the meal. I'm always remixing their meals on my live. I only really go live when I eat. So, the fact that I'm here right now with these beautiful packages and cartons of Saweetie Meal behind me is like a dream come true. So, just a match made in heaven."

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Carmen Villalobos is an actress and TV host. She’s kicking off the new month by spending time at the beaches in Puerto Rico. Villalobos posted a new set of photos on Instagram. In them, she posed in a pink bikini with white flowers. She captioned the post, "Holaaaaaaaa octubre.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Carmen Villalobos 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 Rides ATVs

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Villalobos likes to try new things. One new activity she recently tried in particular was riding ATVs. She posted this video on Instagram of herself riding an ATV by the beach. She captioned the video, “LET'S LIVE! Because really the time you enjoy, is the time lived.”

2. She Works Out With Her Partner

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Villalobos revealed some of her workout secrets to People. She says that her partner, Sebastian Caciedo helped her get involved with exercise. “I didn’t like training very much, but I got a taste for it when I started my relationship with Sebastián, who has always been very athletic. I hate doing it alone, I always have someone by my side.”

3. She Works Out Every Morning

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Villalobos has a busy schedule, which means she doesn’t always have time to work out. For this reason, she works out each morning. “I train for two hours,” she says to People. “From 5 to 7. I had never done it in my life, never and now I like it.”

4. She’s Grounded

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Villalobos revealed some of her secrets to staying mentally strong in an interview with Hola. She says that she remains connected to her roots and family. “We remain connected with Colombia, it is our country and there is our life, our families, our friends. We chose Miami, because it is close to Colombia, we can go at any time. Your land or roots are never left.

5. She Has A Healthy Relationship With Her Partner

Villalobos says that she has a strong relationship with Caciedo. She tells Hola that she actively works to maintain this. “When you learn to know your partner there are things that become routine,” she says. “But it is up to you not to become a boring monotony. We try to maintain our spaces, we continue to admire each other, we continue to have projects.”

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Roselyn Sánchez, the actress and TV presenter, is enjoying “familia time” in her hometown of Puerto Rico. “I don’t get to spend many days like this with my family so being in PR filming is priceless 🙏 This place is special to me, they always treat me with so much love and they are pet friendly, so win win 💕 Only wish @ebwinter Sebi, Dylan, Archie and Bandit were here.” She added: "It feels weird to post selfies and stuff while the world is in disarray. Trust me, I’m so very grateful for this wonderful time with my family, but I’m constantly reading and thinking about Ukraine. It’s so weird how one part of the world is carrying on living ordinary normal lives while the other is at war.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Roselyn Sánchez 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 Stays Fit So She Can Be There for Her Kids

Sánchez is 48 years old and has two young kids. “I stay fit with exercise and take care of my health. This has always come naturally to me and it’s been part of my life without even thinking about it, but now I feel that it’s become a duty. Now it’s not about exercising because I like it, I tell myself, 'Roselyn, you do this because when your boy turns 30 and gets married, you have to be there,'” she told Hola.

2. She Loves to Exercise Outdoors

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"I have a lifelong passion for fitness, and that passion makes me love, love, love the national parks," Sánchez said once. "There's nothing like working nature. In Puerto Rico, I grew up going to the national parks, playing, flying a kite. I can't imagine of any yoga studio that could be more peaceful than" a park. "I can guarantee you, there is a branch of the greatest gym in the world in your area. Find your park."

3. She Does Yoga

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One study looked at people who did “six weeks of Iyengar yoga” and “the results show a significant increase in flexibility, indicating 6 weeks of single session yoga training may be effective in increasing erector spinae and hamstring flexibility. This is important when considering that much of the population find it difficult to attend more than one session a week into their training schedule."

4. Here’s How She Looks So Young

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“People ask me, ‘What do you do?’ And I say, ‘I haven’t done anything,’ she told HOLA! USA. “I haven’t had surgery; all I can think of is that I’ve never had alcohol or smoked." She continued: “My mom is almost 80, and she’s been through cancer and all kinds of things, but her skin is amazing—so I don’t know if it’s a combination of things.”

5. She Says She’s “Tough!”

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“Of course! I’m tough! Just imagine, I was the only girl, and the youngest sibling. I grew up with three brothers, the third one is five years older than me. Then there’s my father. I always say I was raised by five men because my mother also has the temperament of a man. This is what I know, what I’ve lived. There were two sides to my life. On the one hand, I was a big fan of boxing. We’d always watch boxing matches on the weekend at home. It’s my favorite sport. Before marrying Eric, I loved going to see live boxing matches. But on the other hand, I love ballet. I’ve been practicing it since I was very young. I loved boxing with my brothers, climbing trees and playing in the mud. But my feminine side was satisfied by being a lady with my hair done up in a ribbon and wearing a white tutu,” she told Hola.

6. She Flattens Her Tummy With This Trick

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After having a baby, “I do have a little [belly]. I’m just hiding it with Spanx,” she told People. “I had to do it. I put my dress on and I’m going, ‘You know what, no. I need to use the Spanx!'” Weight gain is completely natural during pregnancy. However, if you are not pregnant, and overweight, too much fat around your belly can cause harm. Once that belly fat appears, it actually adds to our stress levels—and not just because we’re freaked about how we’ll look at the pool party. In studies, women with high levels of belly fat have been shown to have higher overall levels of cortisol, and an increased sensitivity to stress hormones in the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands. In other words, stress creates cortisol, which stores belly fat, which creates more cortisol.

7. She is Grateful For Her Life But It's Not What She Expected

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“I can’t complain. That would be ungrateful of me. I thought that it would be easier than it actually was. I’ve lived through so much happiness but also lots of tears. But it’s like anything in life, if I were to retire tomorrow and write a book about my life, it would be 90% gratitude. Gratitude towards God, life, my angels… because I’ve worked consistently for 25 years. However, if I were to close my eyes and think about how I believed my career was going to turn out when first I moved to New York, it would have definitely been” different, she told Hola!.

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Chanel Coco Brown isn’t just sharing workout tips—she’s living them. The professional influencer, known for her vibrant wellness content on Instagram, recently posted an inspiring message to her followers as the year wrapped up. Dressed in sleek two-piece workout gear, Brown encouraged everyone to keep pushing their fitness goals, reminding us, “The year isn’t over yet, making each day count 🔒.” With a mix of motivational wisdom and seriously strong routines, Brown shows how discipline and dedication fuel her fitness journey. From Pilates to pulldowns, here’s how she stays in peak shape.

She Disciplined

When it comes to fitness, Brown is disciplined. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram video. “I’M TALKING TO YOU 🗣️ it’s Monday, let’s go! This is what I do when I don’t want to go to the gym 👉🏽 I put my shoes on, get in the car, turn up to the gym, still I don’t want to workout and that’s okay, it’s okay to not want to do something but what we’re still going to do is show up. We’re going to show up because that is how we’re going to build self-discipline, that is how we’re going to build a habit, a habit that will take you from where you are to where you want to be. It’s okay to not want to do something, you can crawl back to your home comforts, but nothing grows from comfort zones and we can’t always let our thoughts or mood dictate our actions. Get uncomfortable, learn to be okay with uncomfortable. Complain throughout the whole workout if you want to, take it slower, have a mediocre session if that suits you, because it’s not about this single session it’s about the bigger picture - you showed up, even when you could have made 100 excuses, you showed up because you’re levelling up. Self-discipline baby.”

She Does Pilates

Brown likes to do Pilates to keep herself in shape. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself at a class. The Cleveland Clinic states that Pilates has a lot of benefits. “Pilates is a form of strength training, but it doesn’t look like some of the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. Pilates focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles, but the result is similar: greater stability and endurance. Pilates isn’t going to bulk you up — if anything, it’s designed to cultivate a longer, leaner look. Still, it can lay a strong physical foundation for muscle-building activities — and may even reduce your likelihood of injury.”

She Does Treadmill Exercises

Brown shared some of her favorite exercises in this Instagram video. One thing she is seen doing in it is walking on a treadmill. Healthy Talbot states that these exercises have a lot of benefits. “Treadmill working is an aerobic/ cardio exercise. Studies demonstrate that aerobic exercise can minimize the risk of heart diseases. Moreover, they can strengthen your heart muscles. This helps to lower blood pressure and allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently. Most doctors recommend aerobic exercise to people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

Cardiovascular exercises control cholesterol levels in the blood, preventing artery blockage. They increase high-density lipoprotein and reduce low-density lipoprotein in the blood.”

She Does Squats

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Brown is also seen doing squats in the previous Instagram video. Allina Health reports that they have a lot of health benefits. “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong.”

She Does Pulls-Downs

Brown shared this video on Instagram of herself doing back exercises, including pulldowns. This exercise is very beneficial. Piedmont states, “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.”

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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

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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"

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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.