Maggie Q in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Stretching Out in the Sun"

Maggie Q is not just a renowned actress from Nikita and the Divergent films, but also a wellness advocate with a strong focus on health and fitness. Recently, she shared a photo on Instagram of herself soaking up the sun at the beach, captioning it, "Stretching out in the sun." How does she maintain her well-being? Here's everything you need to know about her approach to health and lifestyle.

1. She Focuses On What Works For Her

Q talked about her diet in an interview with Forbes. She says that she focuses on what works best for her, rather than what others tell her is best. “When I was younger, I believed one type of diet was right for everyone. That ‘healthy’ was under a small umbrella of choices. As I mature and study more about our biological makeup and how different we all are, I realize there is no such thing. I listen to my body, and I lead it in the direction that feels good and give it what it asks for.”

2. She’s Vegan

Q is open about being vegan. This has a lot of health benefits. The American Heart Association states, “Whether you’re considering eating less meat or giving it up entirely, the benefits are clear: less risk of disease and improved health and well-being. Consuming less meat decreases the risk of: Heart disease. Stroke. Obesity. High blood pressure. High cholesterol. Type 2 diabetes. Many cancers.”

3. She Loves Heavy Grains

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Q revealed to the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine that she likes heavy grains. “The way to feel more fulfilled when including more veggies in your diet is to eat a ‘heavy’ grain with them! I love black, red, and brown rice, and I mix them all together. I usually throw lentils or a bean in there to make it even heavier and more nutritious. Don’t forget to mix in flax seeds, seaweed, or liquid aminos! Put your veggies on top of something like that, and tell me you’re not full!”

4. She Stretches

Q broke down her daily routine in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that she likes to stretch each day. “Stretching is everything,” she explains. “If I don’t do it, I feel my whole body go downhill.” Harvard Health states that stretching has a lot of benefits. “With a body full of muscles, the idea of daily stretching may seem overwhelming. It's most important to focus on the body areas needed for critical for mobility: your lower extremities: your calves, your hamstrings, your hip flexors in the pelvis and quadriceps in the front of the thigh. Stretching your shoulders, neck, and lower back is also beneficial. Aim for a program of daily stretches, or at least three or four times per week.”

5. She Loves Yoga

Q also revealed in her Us Weekly interview that she likes to practice yoga. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga has a lot of health benefits. “Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility.Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength…Yoga is as good as basic stretching for easing pain and improving mobility in people with lower back pain. The American College of Physicians recommends yoga as a first-line treatment for chronic low back pain.”

Maggie Q is a very successful actress. She is best known for her role as the title character on the CW series, Nikita, the American adaptation of the series. Q shared a video on Instagram of herself doing yoga. She captioned the post, “You’ll see this move time and time again in yoga and pilates practice, but it’s foundational for achieving a balanced and resilient body. Move slowly and intentionally through each vertebrae, focusing on your spine and the ground below. I like to inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds and exhale for 4 seconds. Do 3 sets of 10 when you wake up and your spine will thank you. It’s so easy! What’s your morning stretch?” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maggie Q stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She’s Plant-Based

Q is open about being a vegan. Even her clothing line is vegan. “I don’t [call myself vegan], because it has become a weird, negative term and people feel very judged by it,” she told The Beet. “So I like plant-based better because it’s friendlier: It’s inclusive. You can’t judge people. They have to be where they’re at, and you have to accept them for where they are.”

2. She Takes Care Of Her Gut

Q makes sure to take care of her gut. “I have always struggled with gut health,” she told Thrive Magazine. “Whatever brought that on, I couldn’t say, but breaking down foods has been a challenge for me even before I knew what that challenge was. I wanted to create a line of probiotics that had everything I was looking for. In my journey to improve my own health, I became extremely passionate about helping others out of the hole I was in.”

3. She Loves Kitchari

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Q likes to eat Ayurvedic foods. She revealed in a Qeep UP post that has a particular favorite. “Kitchari is one of my favorite foods on the planet. Simply put: It’s perfect. (For me, anyway.) Whenever I need a reset or my immune system is struggling, or even when I need clarity of thought because of external stressors, I turn to this nourishing Ayurvedic food. I love the principles of Ayurveda because they are all about bringing the body into balance.”

4. She Hikes

Q shared a lot of her wellness tips on her blog, Qeep UP. In one post, she revealed that she loves to go for hikes with her dogs. “My rescue dogs are my life,” she wrote. “Hiking with them is probably my favorite form of exercise. We can go for hours and nothing makes them—or me—happier!”

5. She Uses Oil On Her Skin

Q has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her secrets and favorite products with E! News. Q says that she uses oil on her skin. “Oil. You can change your skin with a good concentrated oil. Put it on in a sauna, a hot bath, or before bed after a long tiring day and you will be quite renewed.”

Maggie Nichols is sharing a new workout video – in her exercise gear. In a new social media post the gymnast turned personal trainer flaunts her amazingly fit figure while unveiling a new routine with her followers. “FULL BODY WORKOUT,” she wrote in the captioned. “Day by day, what you choose, what you think, and what you do is who you become.” How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Battling an Eating Disorder

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In Maggie’s memoir Unstoppable! she reveals that collective trauma led to an eating disorder: “My weight was something I could control. It was all I thought about,” she says. However, she didn’t let her struggles, which included testifying against Larry Nasser, break her. “I’m so much stronger as an athlete and as person," she says. "I'm healthier, physically and mentally." During her eating disorder she obsessively counted calories and cut carbs, dropping down to 6.5 percent body fat.

2. 75 Hard

Maggie recently completed the 75 hard challenge. “75 hard challenge = conquered,” she captioned a post. “It’s been a journey of discipline, self-discovery, and a profound transformation into a more resilient, better-equipped version of myself both physically and mentally. This challenge has taught me that true growth lies in the discomfort, that discipline is the sculptor of success, and that the journey to my best self is a daily commitment. This challenge is a testament to the incredible power we hold within, awaiting discovery through consistency and resilience. Undoubtedly, this challenge has been incredibly tough, but it’s transformed me profoundly. There were long travel days, busy days, holidays, adverse weather… but I discovered that when passion fuels determination… you find a way to make it happen. No matter what! Thanks to everyone who cheered me on along the way!”

3. Walking

Maggie loves going for walks on the beach. “Afternoon walks by the ocean,” she captioned a post.

4. Ab Workouts

Maggie recently shared an ab workout with her followers, recommending doing the following exercises for three rounds, 40 seconds on 20 seconds off:

- Plank hold

- Bicycles

- Tuck in + v-up

- Long scissors kicks

- High plank toe touches

- Long tuck in to long leg lift

5. Full Body Workout

Maggie’s recent full-body workout follows:

1. 10 min walk / mobility
2. Chin ups 4x AMRAP
3. 40s on 20s off - 4 rounds

In and out squat

Curl to press

Sumo squat to curtsy lunge

Renegade row

Jump lunges w/ weight

Plank

Rest 1 min

Sommer Ray is stretching in her workout gear. In a new social media post the gorgeous influencer shows off her incredibly fit figure in a sports bra and leggings, getting ready for a sweat session in a studio. “Morning stretch,” she wrote about the Instagram Stories images. How does the fitness influencer maintain her impressive physique? Here is everything you need to know about her diet and exercise routine.

1. She Lifts Weights

Sommer started her weight lifting journey at the age of 14 and started competing at 16. She explained, "it’s a whole different world where many girls are on steroids, and I didn’t want to do that to my body," to Cosmopolitan about her decision to quit competing.

2. She Stretches

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Sommer understands the importance of stretching, as can be evidenced in her recent post. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

3. She Exercises 5 Days a Week

Sommer exercises like it's her job – because it is. You can find her in sweat sessions five times a week for up to 90 minutes, spending an entire two days on her lower body. "If my glutes are sore, I tell myself, 'I probably shouldn't work them today,' " she explained. "I just listen to my body." She also mixes things up. "There’s not a certain exercise or specific workout that’s beneficial," she says. "I switch it up every day and try to make it fun, because as soon as it feels like a job, you don’t want to do it."

4. She Consumes Lots of Protein

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Ray consumes at least 70 grams of protein per day to keep her glutes built and maintain muscle mass. She starts the day with a protein shake, and then eats five more small but protein-packed meals throughout the day, she told Cosmo. Grilled chicken, veggies and steamed white rice is one of her go-to meals. Starchy veggies and whole grains fulfill her carb requirements. "If I want a slice of pizza, I have a slice of pizza. I want to look good, but I also want to enjoy life," she explained. She added to Luxury Lifestyle Magazine that she can’t say no to a weekly burger. “Ooh, easy. In-n-out. I probably go once a week,” she said when asked what her favorite restaurant was.

5. She Takes Baths

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What is Sommer’s self-care ritual? “Baths lol, I love baths with Epsom salts and lavender essential oil. It's really the most relaxing thing for me. It's my therapy, I can sit in there for hours,” she told Paper. Baths have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.