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Kirsty Gallacher in Bathing Suit Says "Dubai Thank You"

She is incredibly disciplined about her workouts.

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TV star Kirsty Gallacher is back in the cold UK and reminiscing about her recent trip to sunny Dubai. Gallacher posted a photo of herself posing in the sand while wearing a striped white bikini, sipping on a delicious coconut drink. “Dubai thank you, always the best times! Now for the next adventure,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gallacher 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 Does Intermittent Fasting

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Gallacher loves the way intermittent fasting makes her feel. “I’ll often do intermittent fasting where I don’t eat before midday,” she says. “Then, I’ll stop eating at around 6pm. It’s a small eating window but it encourages my body to naturally go into ketosis so it can rejuvenate overnight. Of course, it’s not always practical – if I go out for a meal I can’t do it. But, in general, intermittent fasting makes me feel so much better.”

2. Working Out For Happiness

Gallacher appreciates both the mental and physical aspects of regular exercise. “It’s important for me to stay fit, healthy and active,” she says. “I know when I don’t do my fitness during the week, I start to feel a bit down. It’s so important to be kind to your body and listen to it. We go through different phases in life and things change. There are always stressful times when we’ve got different things going on, so we need to be kind to ourselves and find what helps us feel good.”

3. Beetroot and Kefir For Gut Health

Gallacher keeps her fridge stocked with beetroot and kefir milk to help keep her gut healthy. “Some people find that kefir improves their digestion, potentially due to its probiotic content,” says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. “Probiotics may help restore balance in the gut, thereby improving digestion. The fermentation process also helps to break down the lactose in milk, so there is some evidence to suggest that kefir may be tolerated by those who suffer from lactose intolerance. However, you should speak to your GP if you think you may be lactose intolerant.”

4. Personal Trainer

Gallacher works out with a personal trainer several times a week. “So, I try and visit my personal trainer, Mel Deane around three times a week if I can make it,” she says. “He keeps me extremely motivated to reach my goals. He offers me a wonderful mixture of cardio and weight training which I really enjoy. When I don’t visit Mel, I make sure I get a good 30-40 minutes on the training bike at home a couple of times a week, or if the weather is decent then go for short runs or take the dog for a walk around near home.”

5. She Enjoys Resistance Training

Gallacher prefers resistance training to the treadmill. "I get a lot of my cardio workouts from weights and resistance training," she says. "Not necessarily – not plodding away on a treadmill. I sit on the bike and warm-up for a bit, but then it's lots of press-ups, squats, lots of things really. We really like to work all of the muscle groups as much as possible and just, that's how we train."

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Love Island star Laura Anderson currently lives in Dubai. Which means she gets to experience the city’s amazing weather and attractions every day. Anderson just posted a stunning new bikini photo to Instagram. In it, she posed in a maroon bathing suit, showing off her body and tan. She captioned the photo, “I had nothing to post 🙈 ( as I’m secretly filming something hilarious 🤫) So, here’s me in sunny Dubai while I’m really sat here in London freezing my" backside "off. Happy Sunday 🤎.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Laura Anderson 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 Yoga

One of the ways Anderson stays in shape is by practicing yoga. She posted this series of photos of herself in the dancer pose, and doing a heel stretch on Instagram, for International Yoga Day. She captioned it, “Would you get up at 6:30 am for this view?”

2. She Doesn’t Let Her Age Define Her

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Anderson opened up about her experience on Love Island in an interview with Cosmopolitan. She says that while she was on the show, she got a lot of criticism for her age. However, she says that she doesn’t let it define her and prevent her from doing certain things. “I think one thing that was mentioned a lot from Love Island that was a little bit of a misunderstanding is my age and the stigma around being too old or looking a certain way. I just want to say to all woman out there, there are no rules, age is just a number so look, feel and be whoever you want to be and whenever you want!”

3. She Doesn’t Judge People

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Anderson tells Cosmopolitan that one of the things she loves about Love Island is getting to see people evolve. She encourages viewers of the show, or any reality TV show, to not judge people at first, as she does. “I know a lot of people view reality TV and specifically Love Island as quite a superficial show but for me it’s the opposite. I think being in there really teaches young people to see past appearances and even for the viewer to not judge a book by its cover.”

4. She Jet Skis

Anderson is a big fan of going to the beach. One of the things that she likes to do when she’s there is to ride jet skis. Anderson posted this video on Instagram of herself jet skiing in Burj Al Arab. She captioned the post, “Flying into the weekend like.” She also posted this set of photos from the same day, captioning them, “Best day ever.”

5. She Strength Trains

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Anderson is pretty tight lipped about her fitness routine. However, some of her favorite exercises are strength training ones. She posted this video on Instagram of herself doing deadlifts, with the caption, “I don’t know about you but working out has saved me during this isolation.” She also posted this strength training video, captioning it, “Being told what to do isn’t my strong point.”

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Love Island star Laura Anderson currently lives in Dubai. Which means she gets to experience the city’s amazing weather and attractions every day. Anderson just posted a stunning new bikini photo to Instagram. In it, she posed in a maroon bathing suit, showing off her body and tan. She captioned the photo, “I had nothing to post 🙈 ( as I’m secretly filming something hilarious 🤫) So, here’s me in sunny Dubai while I’m really sat here in London freezing my" backside "off. Happy Sunday 🤎.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Laura Anderson 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 Yoga

One of the ways Anderson stays in shape is by practicing yoga. She posted this series of photos of herself in the dancer pose, and doing a heel stretch on Instagram, for International Yoga Day. She captioned it, “Would you get up at 6:30 am for this view?”

2. She Doesn’t Let Her Age Define Her

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Anderson opened up about her experience on Love Island in an interview with Cosmopolitan. She says that while she was on the show, she got a lot of criticism for her age. However, she says that she doesn’t let it define her and prevent her from doing certain things. “I think one thing that was mentioned a lot from Love Island that was a little bit of a misunderstanding is my age and the stigma around being too old or looking a certain way. I just want to say to all woman out there, there are no rules, age is just a number so look, feel and be whoever you want to be and whenever you want!”

3. She Doesn’t Judge People

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Anderson tells Cosmopolitan that one of the things she loves about Love Island is getting to see people evolve. She encourages viewers of the show, or any reality TV show, to not judge people at first, as she does. “I know a lot of people view reality TV and specifically Love Island as quite a superficial show but for me it’s the opposite. I think being in there really teaches young people to see past appearances and even for the viewer to not judge a book by its cover.”

4. She Jet Skis

Anderson is a big fan of going to the beach. One of the things that she likes to do when she’s there is to ride jet skis. Anderson posted this video on Instagram of herself jet skiing in Burj Al Arab. She captioned the post, “Flying into the weekend like.” She also posted this set of photos from the same day, captioning them, “Best day ever.”

5. She Strength Trains

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Anderson is pretty tight lipped about her fitness routine. However, some of her favorite exercises are strength training ones. She posted this video on Instagram of herself doing deadlifts, with the caption, “I don’t know about you but working out has saved me during this isolation.” She also posted this strength training video, captioning it, “Being told what to do isn’t my strong point.”

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Alessia Marcuzzi, the actress and Italian television host, just shared a new series of photos this week. In one photo, she is seen running on the beach in a bikini. In others, she is seen enjoying different days at the beach. She captioned it, “Thank you my friends.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessia Marcuzzi 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 Uses Vitamin C

Marcuzzi has amazing skin. She reveals a lot of her secrets on Instagram. One thing she uses is vitamin C products. She shared this video of herself using different products. She captioned it, Antioxidant serum, with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and aloe leaves. Very firming and rich in vitamins but with a very light texture, perfect so for this period, still hot!”

2. She Goes Outside

Marcuzzi spends a lot of time outside. She posts a lot of photos of herself in the great outdoors on Instagram. Marcuzzi does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is walk her dog. She shared this photo of the two of them in a park, captioning it, “Pic by papo.” Marcuzzi also shared this similar photo.

3. She Swims

Another activity Marcuzzi enjoys doing is swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. Marcuzzi shared this set of photos from a trip to the Maldives. In one photo, Marcuzzi is seen wading in the ocean. In another, she is in an infinity pool. She also posted these photos of herself at the beach.

4. She Practices Yoga

Marcuzzi likes to practice yoga as a way of staying in shape. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself doing different poses. Marcuzzi shared this photo of herself doing a handstand, while balancing on a wall. She captioned it, “1, 2, 3. Stand up.” Marcuzzi also likes to practice yoga outside. She shared this photo of herself in a headstand on the beach.

5. She Speaks Out

Marcuzzi isn’t afraid to use her voice to support different causes. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram highlighting different things. She shared this photo advocating for both women’s rights and gun control. She captioned it, “The madness of what has happened in America. A woman is worth less than a weapon. Madness.”

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Alissa Humber first came into prominence on this season of the hit Bravo series, Below Deck. Since then, she’s been a prominent figure on Instagram. Humber shared a stunning new set of photos this week. In them, she enjoyed a late night dip in the pool. She wore a dark green bathing suit with white straps. She captioned it, “Best wishes, warmest regards.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alissa Humber 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 Stands Up For Herself

Humber isn’t afraid of standing up for herself. After being criticized for her appearance on Below Deck, Humber responded in this Instagram post. “Picture evidence of me being an aggressive, bossy black woman. Valuing actions, dialogue and consent. It felt like somewhat of a human sacrifice throwing my 22 year old self into a reality tv show. Thank you god for removing my fear of failure and judgment, truly everything missing was on the other side.”

2. She’s Grateful

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After her departure from Below Deck, Humber opened up about her relationship with Captain Sandy Yawn on Watch What Happens Live. She says that despite everything, she is grateful for the experience. “[The] status is no status,” she said. “Last time we checked up, she was just my captain and now she’s just my ex-captain. But yeah, no, I think about her often, and honestly, she taught me some very hard lessons that nobody’s been able to teach me in my 22 years before the show. And I’m grateful for her.”

3. She Roller Skates

Humber does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is go roller skating. She did some skating at the beginning of the year. Humber shared these photos on Instagram from the day. She captioned the post, “January 1st.” Skating can help with balance and coordination.

4. She Spends Time Outside

Humber spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the great outdoors. Humber shared this video of herself spending time at the beach. She captioned it, “Miss Jill Scott.” She also shared this video of herself seeing a ray in the ocean, captioning it, “Someone special danced for me this morning. Beauty queen spotted ray looped back around to hang out and wave hello.”

5. She Swims

Humber spends a lot of time by the water. Naturally, she likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this set of videos on Instagram of a trip she took to Saint Barthelemy. In one, she took a dip in the water. She captioned the post, “Trying to capture the moment.” Humber also posted these photos of herself in the pool. She captioned the post, “Did the impossible.”

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Charlbi Dean, the South African actor you may recognize from Black Lightning and An Interview With God, is in the spotlight and loving it. Dean is going to appear in the upcoming film The Triangle of Sadness, co-starring Woody Harrelson, which just premiered to acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival. Dean shared a still from the film on her Instagram story, as well as a swimsuit shot from Vogue ("Thank you @sinaostlund for capturing us so sweetly," she said.). In the former, she lounged on a beach chair, wearing a bathing suit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Charlbi Dean 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 Goes Hiking

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Dean loves to go hiking as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself hiking with a friend. She captioned the photo, “The hike back the day after took a little longer than on the way down.. The wine & s'mores may have had something to do with it.”

2. She Does Her Own Stunts

When Dean is acting on Black Lightning, she doesn’t always need a stuntwoman. She revealed on Instagram that she is working on learning her own stunts for the role. Dean posted this photo of herself learning martial arts. She captioned the photo, “Kicking ass and taking names!!! Thanks to the awesome stunt team for working me so hard and teaching me new tricks everyday!”

3. She Boxes

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In order to do some of her own stunts, Dean had to learn a lot of new skills. One thing she did was boxing. She posted this photo of herself at the gym with a trainer. She captioned the photo, “What didn’t kill me, made me a weirdo.”

4. She Goes To The Beach

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Dean loves to go to the beach. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself in Cape Town, South Africa. While she was there, she made sure to spend time by the water. In the post, Dean is seen in the waves, and even does a photoshoot. Dean captioned the post, “Cape Town much needed escape.”

5. She’s A Feminist

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Dean is unafraid to speak her mind, and is a proud feminist. In this video interview with Next Management, she talked about double standards in the industry and society. “I always thought that if I spoke loud, people would feel uncomfortable. If I said what was on my mind, it would make people feel uncomfortable. Especially as a woman, too often we have to be quiet, and mind people. And what ends up happening is you have a whole bunch of people who are minded, but never end up speaking their mind. I don’t think you should even be apologetic for who you are.”

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. 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.

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Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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Olivia Culpo Swears By These 5 Habits

Learn how she stays consistent and keeps her skin healthy.

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She’s Consistent

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Last year, Culpo was preparing for her wedding. She told E! News that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness in order to prepare. “Really trying to dial in [on] what I eat, how I workout, the workouts that I do. Trying to get them in consistently because you only get married once and I want to feel my best. But this past season it was just hard being so far away from my normal routine and where I typically live."

She Keeps Her Skin Healthy While Traveling

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Culpo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it, even while traveling. “I don't wear any makeup when traveling," she says to Travel + Leisure. "That's one rule because I do feel like you will have a higher chance of breaking out if you are wearing a full face of makeup. A few things I always have with me is some sort of a spray. I love Dr. Barbara Sturm or Caudalie or La Mer. I also absolutely love traveling with a makeup wipe, the Neutrogena wipes are great. Something to just take off the sweat you build up.”

She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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Culpo shared her skincare routines with Byrdie. She says that she keeps her morning and night routine simple. “I am always trying out new products, so what I gravitate toward is often changing. At night, I usually use an oil and a serum. Right now, I love the Clarins Double Serum. In the morning, I use a Vitamin C serum and an SPF, and, typically, I just rinse my skin with warm water instead of using a cleanser. It is something I swear by—it allows for the oils on my skin from sleeping to absorb naturally.”

She Uses Products With Vitamins

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Culpo shared some of her favorite skincare products with Byrdie. She says that she uses ones that have vitamins in them. “I have noticed a huge difference in my skin with vitamin C and E. I love the Good Janes H2OMyGod Moisturizer—it's sort of an all-in-one moisturizer that has vitamin C and collagen peptides. As for vitamin E, I actually just purchase the oil from the drugstore. It is super cheap and great to put on any red marks I may get from an occasional breakout. The healing process is so much quicker when I am using Vitamin E oil.”

She Packs Healthy Snacks

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Culpo makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of the snacks she packs with her with Travel + Leisure. "I love the Kind bars. I love any sort of nuts, to be honest with you. They are a go-to snack for me. I would say Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and some almonds would be perfect! Also, electrolytes to stay hydrated or some sort of collagen beauty powder or something."

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Abigail Ratchford Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Abigail Ratchford’s amazing body has helped her become one of the most famous models on the internet. The 32-year-old, who boasts over 9.1 million followers on Instagram alone, attributes her measurement-defying body to a few simple habits. Here is everything she does to stay fit at 32.

She Follows 4 Diet Rules

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Abigail swears that abiding by simple rules helps her stay in shape. “I can’t diet. That just doesn’t work for me,” she told New Beauty. “I started to be healthier by first cutting out soda. Then, I stopped eating after 7 p.m. Finally, I started really watching my portions so I was eating fewer calories every day. And water—lots and lots of water.”

She UsesMyFitnessPal

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Abigail explains being accountable for what she eats is crucial. While it’s not “rocket science,” she does use the MyFitnessPal app to track her eating. “I’m the type of person who likes to eat what I want. The app can help anyone do that—you can still eat great food, you just eat less of it,” she added New Beauty.

Pilates

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Abigail is a fan of Pilates. “Group workout classes are so big right now, but I always get nervous around other people in settings like that. I have to go at my own pace without a bunch of distractions so, for me, Pilates with a one-on-one instructor works best. It’s not cheap, but then you also aren’t tempted to skip,” she said She added to Men’s Fitness via Muscle & Fitness that the workout “keeps you long and lean” — and the Mayo Clinic agrees. They say 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, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Balanced Diet

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“I love green juices and smoothies. Sometimes I’ll put some protein powder in the morning—I feel like the mix of vegetables, and vitamins and stuff that’s in them, really gives me a lot of energy in the morning. I love BBQ food—my ultimate cheat is a pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese from this great place in LA,” she told Men’s Fitness.

Strength Training

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Ratchford also lifts weights. “Initially, I made the mistake that a lot of girls do and I was only doing cardio. I just really didn’t see too much change in my body. I’ve been listening to my girlfriends who are in great shape and they say you have to do weight training, you have to go in and do squats. That’s my new thing—I’ve been doing some resistance training, circuit training,” she told Men’s Fitness. The Mayo Clinic explains that strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

Develop strong bones

Manage your weight

Enhance your quality of life

Manage chronic conditions

Sharpen your thinking skills