Fitness Model Gracyanne Barbosa in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Turning Dreams Into Reality"

She Does Leg Extensions

In her Instagram post, Barbosa is seen using the leg extension machine. Asphalt Green states that doing this can have a lot of health benefits. “Leg extensions using this exercise machine work your thighs. In fact, that’s basically the only thing that they work. That’s great if you want to build strength and mass quickly.”

She Uses The Elliptical

Barbosa is also seen using the elliptical in her Instagram post. The Cleveland Clinic states that using this machine can have a lot of health benefits. “Elliptical machines provide a great cardio workout,” says certified exercise physiologist Taylor Easterling. “Depending on how you use the elliptical, you can put your upper body, core and lower body to the test. You work both your upper and lower body, so you may burn more calories than on other exercise equipment.”

She Eats Salmon

Barbosa is seen enjoying a salmon dish in her Instagram post. The Mayo Clinic reports that salmon has a lot of health benefits. “Seafood in general, and salmon in particular, is a good choice for protein in the diet. If you can use salmon in place of a higher fat meat, that's even better. Salmon is probably best known for its omega-3 fatty acids. Called EPA and DHA, these fats may support heart health, brain function and healthy joints.”

She Eats Asparagus

Barbosa is seen eating asparagus in her Instagram post. The Mayo Clinic states that asparagus has a lot of benefits. “Asparagus can be part of a well-balanced diet. Low in fat and calories, one-half cup or five spears cooked contain only 20 calories. The primary nutrients in asparagus are vitamin K and folate.”

She Loves Sweet Potatoes

Barbosa is also seen enjoying sweet potatoes in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, these have a lot of benefits. “Sweet potatoes are a source of potassium and vitamin A. These veggies also are a source of some B vitamins. And like many vegetables, they are a good source of fiber and relatively low in calories. One-half of a large sweet potato has just 81 calories.”

Martial Arts

Claudia has been fighting for her body since she was a kid. “I feel like I was lucky to find martial arts at a young age. I know people start even younger today, but I feel like I had the opportunity to use my youth to learn about respect, discipline, and hard work in a martial arts academy,” she told Thorne. “I knew what I wanted to be when I found martial arts at age 14. My drive to get it done was my family. I wanted to show them how big I could be. My dream was to go back home one day and make my family proud of me.”

Meditation

Claudia gets her zen on first thing in the morning. “I meditate for 5 to 10 minutes and write down my goals for my sessions I have during the day,” she told Thorne. “When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

• Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
• Building skills to manage your stress
• Increasing self-awareness
• Focusing on the present
• Reducing negative emotions
• Increasing imagination and creativity
• Increasing patience and tolerance
• Lowering resting heart rate
• Lowering resting blood pressure
• Improving sleep quality

Nutrition

“Nutrition is a big part of being a great athlete. Like I’ve been saying, your body needs the best fuel you could possibly feed it with. I treat my body as a Lamborghini, and I would only put the best gas in my Lamborghini,” she told Thorne. Her favorite meal of the day? “I love my breakfast, so I cook a very nice Brazilian breakfast every morning to be nourished for my hardest session, which is always in the a.m.,” she said.

Sleep

Claudia understands the importance of sleep. “I have been trying to learn new ways for helping my body and brain stop a little bit so I can rest, but my nonstop mindset can keep me away from a good night’s sleep sometimes,” she told Thorne. “I didn't care when I was younger, but now I know how important a good night of sleep is for my health and recovery, so I do everything I can to have a good night of sleep.”

Cardi, Strength Training, HIIT

Claudia gets her heart rate up in the morning. “I love waking up to a nice cardio session, so even on my rest days, I wake up and go for a nice run or a high intensity session. I work out two to three times a day. Usually a strength and conditioning session and two technical sessions,” she says.

She’s Consistent

Milutinovic makes sure to be consistent with her exercise. She talked about this in the caption of her recent post. For those of you following my journey on my stories, you know it’s been a challenging few weeks. I’ve been showing up to the gym twice a day, pushing through early morning fasted cardio sessions from 5-6 AM while navigating what we initially thought was an injury, but turned out to be a diagnosis of a disease.”

She’s Lifts Weights

Milutinovic makes sure to be consistent with her exercise. She talked about this in the caption of her recent post. For those of you following my journey on my stories, you know it’s been a challenging few weeks. I’ve been showing up to the gym twice a day, pushing through early morning fasted cardio sessions from 5-6 AM while navigating what we initially thought was an injury, but turned out to be a diagnosis of a disease.”

She Works Her Hamstrings

Milutinovic does a lot of hamstring exercises. She shared her favorites in this Instagram video, captioning it, “Hamstrings — because who wants a cake served on a wobbly table? These are MY TOP 3 Hamstring exercises to build a solid foundation for a well-supported cake: 1️⃣ Seated hamstring curl. 2️⃣ Stiff leg RDL. 3️⃣ Laying hamstring curl. I truly hope this provides you with some guidance for your training journeys! 🤍If you know a friend who could benefit from this too, feel free to send it their way.”

She Makes Workouts Count

Milutinovic talked about the importance of making workouts count in the caption of this Instagram post. “As I am writing this, I am literally in pain sitting down; my gluteus soreness is next level due to this exact workout yesterday 🥲 It wasn’t an insanely heavy lifting session, but it definitely was one for the books 📚I picked a weight that challenged me and allowed me to focus on the muscles I was working throughout the whole motion 🧠💪🏻🔌No rushed reps, and no wasted sets 🙅🏼♀️This is something I often like to remind my clients; it’s not about counting the reps but making the reps count. 💭 I made the weight feel heavier than what it was by slowing down the execution and contracting the muscles the whole way 🐌”

She Takes Supplements

Milutinovic likes to take supplements to help with her health. She shared her secrets in the caption of this Instagram post. “Remember, supplements aren’t a magic trick, but they can work their magic 🪄🎩🐇 when combined with your dedication and effort 🤍💪🏻 As a busy mom, here are my top three supplements: - A quality pre-workout or fat burner for an energy boost - Creatine for added strength when I need that extra push after caring for my little rookie humans - Protein powder to help me reach my protein macros when I don’t have the opportunity to eat a full meal or haven’t had the chance to meal prep, but need something quick. What supplements do you take, and/or are planning to take? 🤍”