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Carrie Underwood in Bathing Suit Loves “Furry Family”

Here's how she stays fit.

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Carrie Underwood is celebrating her fur babies! The country star showed off her amazing body in a swimsuit, as well as her adorable pooch, on Wednesday via Instagram. “It’s #NationalPuppyDay ! My babies might be all grown up now (even got one in diapers), but they’ll always be puppies in my heart! Be extra sweet to those furry family members today,” she captioned a series of snaps. How does the 39-year-old keep herself fit? Read on to see 7 of Carrie Underwood’s top tips for staying 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. Work Out Like It’s Your Job

Carrie takes exercise very seriously, to the point that she has made it her job. She recently developed her own app, Fit52 with her trainer, Eve Overland. “I want to be healthy and fit 52 weeks of the year, but that doesn't mean I have to be perfect every day,” she explained to Women’s Health. “This philosophy is a year-round, common-sense approach to health and fitness that involves doing your best most of the time.” In addition to helping with diet, the app has lots of workouts demonstrated by the singer herself.

2. Seasonally Switch Up Your Workouts

Some people eat seasonally, but Carrie works out that way. "I want to listen to my body and do what I'm in the mood for. On different days, that means different things. I'm a bit of a seasonal workout person. If you think about it, in the winter, we're all bundled up, and we all want to be warm, comfortable, there are a lot of holidays,” she explained to Shape. “So, I'll lift more and do less cardio then and make use of all those extra holiday food calories and build some muscle. In the summer, I want to feel lighter. I want to run and sweat, so I use the temperature and that feeling to lean up a bit and do more outdoor cardio things."

3. Work Out Everywhere

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Carrie is “an expert at working out with nothing,” she bragged to Shape. “You can do sit-ups anywhere. You can be in your hotel room, and you don't have to leave. You just have to think outside the box, and get creative.” One way she does this is by bringing an ab wheel with her while traveling, “and it doesn't weigh a lot or take up a lot of space,” she points out. “It can be painful, but you don't have to do many of them to feel it the next day. I like keeping it simple.”

4. Focus On Building Strength

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Carrie isn’t trying to be skinny. “I want to be stronger. If I feel good in my clothes, and I'm starting to see some muscles, it just makes me want to keep going,” she told Shape. “I like seeing muscles and feeling progress, so I'm always looking to lift more or do more reps.”

5. Slip in Workouts When You Can

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“I exercise when I can. Sometimes I’ll do it seven days in a row; other times it’s only twice a week. I take the opportunity when I have it, knowing that some weeks I won’t be able to exercise as much, because I am not the 5 a.m. workout type,” she explained to InStyle. “I’m a midmorning-workout person. But I weave fitness into my day. I always take the stairs, which firms your legs, and at home I’ll do lunges as I go from one room to the next. No one is judging you in your own house, so why not make chores active? I turn it into a game, like if I’m picking up my kids’ toys off the floor, I’ll do a squat each time I lower myself down. These little moves keep up my energy, especially on days when I can’t get in a full workout.”

6. Track Your Food

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Carryie stays “looking lean and muscular” by keeping track of her eating. “I keep my macro numbers — which is your calories, carbs, and protein intake — in check,” she revealed to InStyle.

7. Eat a Plant-Based Diet

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Carrie, a long time vegetarian, describes herself as a “wannabe vegan,” she told Women’s Health. For breakfast, she might eat a tofu or egg-white scramble (with eggs from her own chickens), Ezekiel toast, berries, and coffee. Lunch is usually a “veggie-packed” vegan sandwich—like Tofurky, tomato, avocado, red onion, spinach, and mustard followed by a protein bar in the afternoon. For dinner, she enjoys roasted veggies and a piece of vegan chicken, or a tofu stir-fry.

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Carrie Underwood’s Leggy Look and More Celeb Style From the CMA Awards

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Country music's hottest stars along with other A-list celebrities heated up the red carpet in Nashville on Wednesday night at the CMA Awards 2021. Nicole Kidman, Katy Perry, and Carrie Underwood were just a few of the top stars who showed off their country strong style and flaunted their best assets in designer duds. What did everyone wear to the swanky soiree and how do they keep themselves fit and healthy? Read on for 7 of the best looks of the night—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!


1. Nicole Kidman

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Abfab at 54, Nicole Kidman flaunted her svelte figure and rock hard midsection in a cutout gown. In addition to exercise, her secret to health is eating what she wants...in moderation. "I'm just not someone that believes in denial," she explained to Women's Health, about her 80/20 approach to diet.

2. Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood flashed major leg in a high slit, metallic tinsel gown. One of the country star’s stay-fit secrets? She switches her workouts up by the season. "I want to listen to my body and do what I'm in the mood for. On different days, that means different things. I'm a bit of a seasonal workout person. If you think about it, in the winter, we're all bundled up, and we all want to be warm, comfortable, there are a lot of holidays,” she told Shape. “So, I'll lift more and do less cardio then and make use of all those extra holiday food calories and build some muscle. In the summer, I want to feel lighter. I want to run and sweat, so I use the temperature and that feeling to lean up a bit and do more outdoor cardio things."

3. Miranda Lambert

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Miranda Lambert opted for a simple but sleek black Versace cocktail dress. The singer maintains that ditching diets helped her get into the best shape of her life in 2014. "You get tired of any diet. I've tried everything," she told Women’s Health. "I just literally would make grilled chicken breast, sweet potato salad. There was no miracle." Instead, started eating more veggies, discovered cardio exercises she actually liked, and sought fitspiration by none other than Britney Spears.

4. Kelsea Ballerini

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Kelsea Ballerini also rocked a leggy look, opting for a white, sleeved Valdrin Sahiti gown slit to her waist. “I've always been an 80/20 person as far as food and drinking. I try to do what's good for me 80 percent of the time. The other 20 percent of the time, I just enjoy my life,” she told Shape about her diet. “I run through the McDonald's drive-through once a month, and it's fine. Sometimes I'll have a little too much wine, and that's OK too. I've spent so much of my life feeling guilty for things that I eat or having an unhealthy relationship with food or the gym or whatever. So I just try to be nice to myself and do what's good for me. And when I don't, I start again the next day."

5. Maren Morris

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Maren Morris’ flat abs were on display in her white tuxedo jacket, which she wore without a shirt underneath. The singer trains with Erin Oprea (who is also responsible for Underwood’s fit figure!) Her workouts start with jumping rope before strength training movies, such as front and side planks, pushups, squats, lunges, and combinations. “Squat lunges are the worst,” she told Women’s Health. “They’re so hard because that’s the area I need it most—my thighs and butt.” She moves to the BOSU ball and does crunches and core work, then lifts free weights for arm strength.

6. Katy Perry

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Katy Perry flaunted her tiny waist in a brown leather Vivienne Westwood strapless gown. The mother-of-one claims she eats healthy...most of the time. Most stars maintain they follow an 80/20 diet, her approach is more lax. “Let’s be honest,” she told Prevention, “it’s 60/40.”

7. Jennifer Hudson

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Jennifer Hudson’s strong arms were the center of attention with her lace bustier and silky skirt look. Healthy eating is what keeps the singer in great shape. "I don't really have time to do much [working out], so I really just watch what I eat," she told Good Housekeeping. "I'm very careful and cautious of what I'm eating, so I just try to pace those meals throughout the day. I'm very conscious of what I put in my body."

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Sarah Hyland in Bathing Suit is on “Team Bride”

Here’s how the Modern Family legend stays so fit.

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Sarah Hyland is on Team Bride! Today, the loyal friend and Modern Family star shared a 2019 photo from pal Kimberly Daugherty’s bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas—in which Hyland wears a “Team Bride” swimsuit and walks on the beach with the wedding party. Why repost? To celebrate Daugherty’s birthday. “Happy birthday to my Aquarius queen!” she captioned the black and white pic. How does Hyland stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 6 ways Sarah Hyland 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 Cares About Being Strong, Not Skinny

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“I love to be STRONG. (I’ll be using that word a lot) Strength is everything. Being strong has gotten me where I am. Both mentally and physically. I am not a fan of ‘being skinny,'” she wrote on Twitter.

2. She’s Proudly Boosted Against COVID

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Hyland has a chronic kidney condition called kidney dysplasia and has had two kidney transplants. So she was thrilled to get her booster against COVID. "It means the world to me. I'm alive today because of science. With the medical field and where medicine is right now, it's just life saving," she says. "Because I've gotten my booster shot, I feel even more comfortable than I did after receiving my two doses," she told People. She added: “To those that are on the fence, you can do as much research on Google as you want, but it's science and they're true medical professionals making these vaccines," Hyland says. "If someone like me with such a compromised immune system is not only eligible to get it, and very much willing to do so, it's safe for you out there. It can only protect you."

3. She Ideated a Chocolate Snack

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Hyland teamed up with vegan snack brand Sourse, which makes vitamin and collagen-infused dark chocolate. "As a huge advocate for health and wellness, I started as an organic fan of the brand, but after observing the benefits of the products, I knew I had to get involved," says Hyland. "I approached the brand with ideas for new products, which ultimately became the Beauty and Mood Bites—I can't wait for more of my ideas to hit the shelves!" she told Byrdie.

4. This is Her Go-To Beauty Product

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"Aquaphor. It can be used in a variety of ways—first aid kit, lip balm, glossy eye. I don't go anywhere without it. In fact, I have a giant vat of it in my bathroom right now,” she told Byrdie.

5. She’s Super Grateful for Her Husband

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Bachelor nation star Wells Adams is the lucky guy Hyland married, and she feels equally blessed. "He's just been so supportive in all aspects," says Hyland. "I'm super lucky and very blessed to have finally found my person who is patient enough to deal with a fiery Sagittarius like myself who is on Prednisone and has mood swings… he's amazing,” she told People.

6. She's Hit the Dogpound

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Before her wedding, Hyland worked out at the Dogpound, the celeb-friendly hotspot in LA. There, she posted a video doing some ab and backside exercises. “These are SO much harder than they look but get a good ????[peach emoji] ya gotta work them ????[pig emoji, aka ham!] strings,” she captioned it.

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Marissa Lawrence and her husband, the Jacksonville Jaguars player Trevor Lawrence, just got back from vacation with their friends. Lawrence posted some highlights on Instagram. In them, she enjoyed time by the beach and on a boat. She wore a black bikini and a white cover-up. She captioned the post, “Soaking up time with our guys and the sunshine.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Marissa Lawrence 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 Grateful

Lawrence is extremely grateful for everything life throws at her. And I mean everything. After her husband’s first season with the NFL, Lawrence reflected on the experience with this Instagram post. She captioned it, “Wow.. what a year babe!! Lots of highs and lows. A lot of learning. A lot of growing. A lot of adversity and newness. But there was also a lottt of good… good friendships.. Good memories.”

2. She Has Supportive Friends

When her husband joined the NFL, Lawrence met a lot of new people. And she has found a lot of supportive friends. Lawrence posted this highlight reel on Instagram of her friend group on vacation. She captioned it, “So thankful for football bringing us together. Such a gift to be surrounded by so many amazing women and especially thankful for the time with these girls. Love y’all!! So ready for season!!!!”

3. She Has Strong Faith

Lawrence’s faith is very important to her. She talked about it in this Instagram post. “In my bible study last night, we were discussing Hebrews and talked about the recurring message in the chapters. We talked about how it shows a great example of our fathers priesthood, and it shows his consistency in caring for us. The message was written not just to teach Christians, but to challenge and grow them in their faith. During this time, he’s still on the throne. He is still in control. He still provides. He still loves. He still has a plan.”

4. She’s A Former Athlete

Lawrence, like her husband, has an athletic background. She is a former soccer player, who got the chance to play in college. Lawrence talked about her journey with soccer in this Instagram post. She captioned it, “Looking through the years I’ve played, there are so many good times. So many hard days. So many tears of both joy and hardship. I wouldn’t trade them for anything. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to make me feel Loved and valued during all of this. Thank you to every person along the way who encouraged me and fought with me. Thank you to every teammate I’ve had, I cherish our memories forever. Thank you Anderson for making a home away from home for me. Thank you to all of my coaches who never stopped pushing me and believing in me.”

5. She Plays With Her Dog

Lawrence has a dog, whom she likes to play with. She shared this highlight reel of her pet on Instagram. Having a dog can make a positive impact on your life. Harvard Health reports, “There are many reasons why dogs are called humans' best friends: not only do they offer unparalleled companionship, but a growing body of research shows they also boost human health. Owning a dog can prompt you to be more physically active — have leash, will walk. Just petting a dog can reduce the petter's blood pressure and heart rate (while having a positive effect on the dog as well).”

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Too Hot To Handle star Carly Lawrence is showing off her incredible physique in yet another gorgeous bathing suit. Lawrence posted a video of herself in the brightly-colored two piece, much to the delight of her fans who couldn’t get enough. “It’s called jungle paradise!!!” Lawrence told one commenter who was asking about her sexy swimwear. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lawrence 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 Is True To Herself

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Lawrence says when you watch her on TV, what you see is what you get. “I hope people think I represented Toronto well,” she says about her time on Too Hot To Handle. “I just was 100 percent myself. I was like, you know what? I’m just going to be the crazy one on the show, the dorky one, completely myself. I was just like, I’ll just be the weird one. Yeah, I think I did good, I hope. For me it was easy because I just didn’t have to think about it. I just said what I wanted to say, I did what I wanted to do.”

2. She’s a Homebody

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Lawrence is a Toronto native, and knows exactly where she would take someone on a date to explore the city. "I probably would take them to maybe The Chase, Harbour 60 is nice, and then go down to the water,” she says. “Honestly, I'm a really big homebody. I like to go to a couple bars but then I like to come home for my dogs."

3. She Loves To Swim and Dive

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Lawrence is an accomplished swimmer and diver. “Research has shown that being near, in, on or under water can provide a long list of benefits for our mind and body, including lowering stress and anxiety, increasing an overall sense of well-being and happiness, a lower heart and breathing rate, and safe, better workouts,” says Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, author of the book Blue Mind.

4. She Lifts Weights

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Lawrence works out hard—and she isn’t afraid of heavy weights. “Lean muscle mass naturally diminishes with age,” says the Mayo Clinic. “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.”

5. She Knows What She Wants From Relationships

“What I want in a relationship—this is what I need in a partner, what's important to me,” Lawrence says. “I need a guy who's going to respect me and listens to me. Really feeling safe with a partner, trust is a huge thing for me. I've had my trust broken so many times, girlfriends, boyfriends, family... so my biggest thing is trust. I want to be able to trust my partner.”

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Ileana D’Cruz, star of Barfi!, Main Tera Hero, Rustom, and Raid is headed into fall but still acting like it’s summer. The actress just posed in a lavender bathing suit, looking amazing. “How I miss those loooong lazy breakfasts by this incredibly stunning pristine blue water 💙- also thankful for @dr.namratajadwani for taking some lovely pictures of me 😘😛,” she captioned it. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ileana D’Cruz 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 Beach

“Gorgeous beach days and unending cocktails 🍸,” Ileana said once. “Being active on sand isn't just about soaking up some rays. When sand moves beneath your feet, it engages your ankles, arches, and calves, which can burn extra calories while you move,” says Cedars-Sinai. “Taking it slow, staying on wet sand, and wearing shoes can help keep you upright and enjoying a great workout in the ocean air this summer.”

2. She Had Body Dysmorphia

“I’ve always worried about how I looked. I’ve worried my hips are too wide, my thighs too wobbly, my waist not narrow enough, my tummy not flat enough, my boobs not big enough, my butt too big, my arms too jiggly, nose not straight enough, lips not full enough….. I’ve worried that I’m not tall enough, not pretty enough, not funny enough, not smart enough, not ‘perfect’ enough,” she once wrote. “Not realising I was never meant to be perfect. I was meant to be beautifully flawed.

Different.

Quirky.

Unique.

Every scar, every bump, every “flaw” just made me, me.

My own kind of beautiful.

That’s why I’ve stopped. Stopped trying to conform to the world’s ideals of what’s meant to be beautiful.

I’ve stopped trying so hard to fit in. Why should I?? When I was born to stand out.”

3. She Says “Take Care of Yourself”

Ileana once wrote: “Take care of yourself. Take care of what you choose to put into your system. The body you have is uniquely beautiful so nourish it - physically as well as mentally.

Lastly dress up, show up, not for anyone else. Just do it for you. It’s so worth it. Trust me. ♥️”

4. She Likes Dogs Over Humans

Ileana shared a photo of herself with a dog. “If you really think I’m ever gonna look at a human like this……Hahahahahahahahahhaha,” she captioned it. “#doggosoverhumans @orotheindie 🥹♥” “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. Even just living with a dog makes a difference—people who had experienced previous coronary events had an even higher level of risk reduction for death. Research has concluded that the bond between humans and dogs reduces stress, which is a major cause of cardiovascular problems,” says the American Kennel Club.

5. She Enjoys Some Country Air

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“Throwing it back to the time I was casually chilling in lovely picturesque English countryside, in animal print, black lace, and goth makeup 💀 😂,” she captioned a photo she shared recently. “Grill out on the patio. Or if the weather is cool, bundle up in warm clothes and sit around a fire pit. If you and your friends haven't been vaccinated, keep your gathering small, maintaining social distance from others. Plan activities that don't require close contact. You may even choose to have everyone bring their own food and drinks. Wash your hands when you arrive and leave the gathering,” says the Mayo Clinic.

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German Model Leonie Hanne Stuns in Style

From coffee perks to Pilates workouts, learn her daily habits for a balanced lifestyle.

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Leonie Hanne is living her best life in Thailand – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the German model flaunts her fantastic figure in a $750 Missoni bathing suit while enjoying a boating day in the tropics. “She dreamed of a tropical adventure 🦋,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Stunning,” commented one of her followers. ”So beautiful,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Coffee

Leonie enjoys the perks of caffeine. In one of her posts from Thailand, she drinks a cup of coffee at the poolside. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Pilates

Leonie does Pilates at the super exclusive London studio Pilates in the Clouds. 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.

At-Home Workouts

Leonie tries to get a workout in daily, preferably in the morning. I still try to get up early to maintain a sense of routine. I start every day with a quick at-home workout and a homemade acai bowl, before starting work on emails and content creation. I’ve been getting really into TikTok lately, it’s funny and keeps me feeling energised!” she told Arcadia.

Community

It takes a village, according to Leonie. “Community is key! The people you surround yourself with are more important than ever, as we are all trying to find ways to stay connected without being physically present. Speaking to people either on the phone or through social media can shift your mindset and motivation more than ever before,” she says.

Small, Healthy Habits

Leonie focuses on maintaining small, healthy habits. “Do something every day that brings you joy. Even if that means having something small to look forward to, like having your favourite snacks around the house or changing into an outfit that makes you feel good about yourself,” she says.

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Love Island's Sophie Piper Is Living "Island Life"

Discover how Love Island beauty Sophie Piper embraces island life with diet, fitness, and self-care tips.

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Sophie Piper is embracing island life – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post, the Love Island beauty shows off her fantastic figure in a swimsuit during a tropical vacation at Kandima Maldives with Josh Ritchie. “Island life,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps taken at the picturesque resort. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Doesn't Go Under the Knife

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Sophie claims she hasn’t gone under the knife. “It’s your own body, you can do what you want to,” she told Grazia, weighing in on the show’s reputation for girls getting work done. “I wouldn’t have surgery myself; I don’t want it. I’ve got such a low pain tolerance as well; I’d be squirming around.”

She Gets Her Steps In

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Sophie loves paddle boarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and cardio. Water sports can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140-pound male and 436 calories for a female of the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

She Skis

When Sophie hits the mountains, she throws on a pair of skis. “Ski club,” she captioned a photo. Research has linked downhill skiing to several health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, the prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress, and the occurrence of memory deficits decline.

She Loves Group Fitness

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“You’ve got to be body confident,” Sophie told Grazia. One of her favorite sweat methods? Group fitness. “A few gym classes can’t hurt,” she said.

She Goes Snorkeling

On her recent Maldives vacation, Sophie and Josh snorkeled in the crystal clear water. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

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Tammy Hembrow is "More Motivated Than Ever"

Join her challenges for workouts, meal tracking, and more for a healthier lifestyle.

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Tammy Hembrow is a fitness influencer and expert. She has her own app, called Tammy Fit. Hembrow has a lot of challenges on her app. Recently, she advertised a challenge with a workout video on Instagram. Hembrow captioned the post, “We are 3 days into our first @tammyfitapp challenge of the year & I am more motivated than everrrrr. (Sign ups are still open if you haven’t joined yet - there’s still time to catch up!! - link in bio). Soooo happy seeing so many of my girlies (and guys) in this challenge doing it with me!! And I CANNOT wait to see everyone’s results at the end of the 8 weeks. We got thissss 💪🏼”

She Does Pulldowns

Hembrow is seen doing pulldowns in her Instagram video. Piedmont reports that pulldowns have a lot of benefits. “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.”

She Lifts Weights

Tammy Hebrew is seen using dumbbells.

Tammy Hebrew/Instagram

Hembrow is seen doing a lot of exercises with weights in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that using weights to workout has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She Tracks Her Meals

Hembrow likes to track her meals on her app. She talked about the benefits of this in the caption of this “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. “Make sure to take advantage of the calorie/macro tracking features in the @tammyfitapp during this challenge guys. It can be really helpful in reaching specific goals quicker. And it also can help educate you on your food choices when it comes to nutrition, ratios, hidden calories, overeating or under eating etc. honestly I’d recommend any beginner try it out just to get a good feel for how you’re fuelling your body!! I feel like when people think of ‘meal tracking’ it can be seen as something that seems restrictive or something only bodybuilders do. When in reality it can be such a helpful tool and you can learn things that will actually encourage long term habits 🫶🏼🫶🏼”

She Loves Bananas

Tammy Hebrew has a banana snack.

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Hembrow is seen enjoying bananas in her “What I Eat In A Day” Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic states that bananas have a lot of benefits. “A single medium-sized banana offers about 32 mg of the mineral magnesium, which fulfills around 8% to 10% of your daily magnesium requirement. Magnesium is involved in many processes in your body, including: Blood pressure. Blood sugar levels. Building proteins. Maintaining bone. Muscle function. Nerve function.”

She Loves Cottage Cheese

Tammy Hebrew's snack the contains banana and cottage cheese.

Tammy Hebrew/Instagram

Hembrow is seen enjoying her bananas with cottage cheese in the previous Instagram video. Cottage cheese is very healthy. UCLA Health reports, “Cottage cheese’s protein content and low calories make it an ideal food for weight management. Research shows that whether you are trying to lose weight or reduce your risk of overweight or obesity, eating a high-protein diet can help you feel full and satisfied for longer.”