Ashley Brewer is doing yoga – in her two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post the ESPN host flaunts her amazing figure in a BYLT Premium Basics exercise set. “Always the best time,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Looking great sweetie,” commented one of her followers. “Gorgeous,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. Coffee
Ashley enjoys the perks of caffeine. “Morning coffee,” she captioned one of her Instagram photos. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “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.
2. Walking
Ashley gets her step in. She spends a lot of time walking her dog, Hank. 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.
3. Red Wine
Ashley prefers red wine over white. Here she is in Italy with a glass. “Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy,” says the Mayo Clinic. “The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent coronary artery disease, the condition that leads to heart attacks.”
4. Golf
Ashley is a golfer. “Awesome day with the boys supporting the V Foundation at the @espnlosangeles Golf Classic ⛳️,” she captioned a post. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.
5. Yoga
Ashley is a yogi. In her recent post, she poses on a yoga mat. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”
