Stefanie Williams, a fitness influencer and founder of the popular platform We Glow, is on a mission to empower women worldwide. In a recent Instagram post, Williams celebrated the fourth anniversary of her brand, sharing how it has helped millions of women achieve their goals and feel stronger in their daily lives. Captioning the post, “Let’s keep glowing together,” Williams reflected on her journey from training clients in parks to building a global community. Her workout routine, including exercises like squats, lunges, and Pilates, reflects her commitment to health, strength, and confidence.
She Does Squats
In her Instagram video, Williams is seen doing a lot of different exercises. One thing she is seen doing is squats. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats have a lot of benefits. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture. Helps with flexibility and mobility. Promotes healthy bones. Helps prevent injuries.”
She Does Lunges
Williams is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic states that lunges have a lot of health benefits. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”
She Lifts Weights
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Williams is also seen using weights in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that using weights 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 Does Plank Exercises
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Another exercise that Williams is seen doing in her Instagram video is plank dips. Any type of plank exercise can be very beneficial. Allina Health states, “The plank is a simple, effective bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core, as well as muscles in your upper and lower body. Core muscles, which include your back and abdomen, help you maintain posture and balance as you stand, sit and move throughout the day.”
She Does Pilates
Williams is a Pilates expert. Pilates has a lot of benefits. The Houston Methodist states, “As far as what muscles Pilates works, it's technically considered a total body workout.
In working the entire body, though, Pilates' movements are primarily designed to target your core muscles, including your: Abdominal muscles. Hip muscles. Gluteal muscles. Lower and upper back muscles. Inner thigh muscles.”
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