Michelle Lewin is showing off her abs – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the IFBB pro flaunts her fantastic midsection in a two-piece exercise set while visiting the gym in Miami. “In love with this gym,” she captioned one of them. “My abs are poppin,” she wrote in another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are all her top wellness tips for staying in shape.
1. Find Self-Motivation
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Michelle is motivated by her own body. “I would say the mirror. There’s nothing more motivating than when you find a new vein! Am I crazy? Probably, but it’s true! Progress is what motivates me to keep pushing harder and not give up. Also it’s extremely motivating to have so many female fans,” she told Simply Shredded.
2. Eat 7 Small Meals a Day
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Michelle fuels up with small meals several times a day.
Meal 1: Oatmeal with Big Blend from Betancourt Nutrition
Meal 2: Ham with Swedish Crackers (Wasa)
Meal 3: Chicken Breast with Brown Rice
Meal 4: Pork Chops with Salad
Meal 5: Beef with Asparagus & Spinach
Meal 6: Salmon with Broccoli
Meal 7: Casein Protein Shake (Before bed)
3. Follow a Workout Routine
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If you want a body like Michelle’s, you can’t just wing it at the gym. She follows a strict schedule, she explained to Simply Shredded. She takes only two days off the routine.
Monday: Back/Biceps
- Chin Ups (Wide Grip) 4×12
- Chin Ups (Normal Grip) 4×10
- Row Machine 4×12
- T-Bar Rows 4×12
- Dumbbell Curls 6×12
- EZ Bar Curls 4×12
- Straight Bar Cable Curls 4×12
Tuesday: Hamstrings/Calves
- Lying Leg Curls 4×12
- Seated Leg Curls 4×12
- Deadlifts 4×10-15
- Seated Calf Raises 8×20
- Standing Calf Raises (Smith Machine) 6×20
Wednesday: Triceps/Shoulders
- Standing Dumbbell Tricep Extensions 6×12
- Skull Crushers EZ Bar 4 X 12
- Rope Overhead Cable Extensions 4×12
- Military Press 4×10
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3×10
- Upright Rows with EZ Bar 4×12
- Side Lateral Raises 4×10
Thursday: Rest
- Off
Friday: Legs
- Lunges 4×12
- Good Mornings 6×20
- Leg Press (Single Leg) 4×15 (Each Leg)
- Squats 4×12
Saturday: Abs
- Hanging Knee Raises 4×12
- Crunches 4×20
- Crunch Machine 4×12
- Crunches On Ball 4×20
Sunday: Rest
- Off
4. If You Want to Lose Weight, Amp Up Cardio
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If you want to to “cut down” or lose weight, do lots of cardio advises Michelle. “I just love to sweat like a maniac. So what ever I feel like: Stair Master, Rollerblading around South Beach Miami or Spinning classes. I keep the intensity high and make sure that I am always pushing my hardest,” she said.
5. Take a Walk
Michelle, who is currently in Miami, makes sure to get her steps in. 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.
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