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Maya Karunna in Bathing Suit Says "Life is Now"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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Maya Karunna is living her life in her swimsuit. The Mexican actress shows off her insane figure at 49 in a bathing suit via one of her latest social media posts. “Life is now!!! 🦋 Never Let Me Go!!!” she captioned the Instagram photo of herself taken in Tulum. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maya Karunna 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 Hydrates

Maya prioritizes hydration. Here she is sipping on a coconut at the beach. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

2. She Dances

You can always find Maya sweating away calories by dancing on TikTok. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

3. She Exercises

Maya regularly hits the gym. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

4. She Swims

After working out at the gym, she goes for a swim. “I love swimming since I was a child, I always loved it and it will be my whole life!” Maya wrote on Instagram. “This ain't over 'til it's over!! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!! Never allow anyone to seize you, your mental, emotional peace, your freedom and essence!! The one who doesn't add up, doesn't subtract, doesn't steal your energy, take care of it as the most precious thing you have! Vibrate high and beautiful!! It's just that simple!”

5. She Is Disciplined with Her Diet

Maya understands the importance of a healthy diet. “My dinner today!!! It is worth the effort and discipline! In 60 days with hard training and diet!” she captioned a photo of her healthy meal on Twitter. "Do you want to adopt a healthy diet but aren't sure where to start? As you consider the parade of healthy diets in magazines and cookbooks, make sure to look for one that:

  • Includes a variety of foods from the major food groups: fruits; vegetables; whole grains; low-fat dairy products and lean protein, including beans and other legumes, nuts and seeds; and healthy fats
  • Provides guidelines for how much food to choose from each group
  • Includes foods you can find in your local grocery store — rather than specialty or gourmet store items
  • Fits your tastes, lifestyle and budget," says the Mayo Clinic.

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Maya Karunna is living her life in her swimsuit. The Mexican actress shows off her insane figure at 49 in a bathing suit via one of her latest social media posts. “Life is now!!! 🦋 Never Let Me Go!!!” she captioned the Instagram photo of herself taken in Tulum. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maya Karunna 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 Hydrates

Maya prioritizes hydration. Here she is sipping on a coconut at the beach. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

2. She Dances

You can always find Maya sweating away calories by dancing on TikTok. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

3. She Exercises

Maya regularly hits the gym. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

4. She Swims

After working out at the gym, she goes for a swim. “I love swimming since I was a child, I always loved it and it will be my whole life!” Maya wrote on Instagram. “This ain't over 'til it's over!! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!! Never allow anyone to seize you, your mental, emotional peace, your freedom and essence!! The one who doesn't add up, doesn't subtract, doesn't steal your energy, take care of it as the most precious thing you have! Vibrate high and beautiful!! It's just that simple!”

5. She Is Disciplined with Her Diet

Maya understands the importance of a healthy diet. “My dinner today!!! It is worth the effort and discipline! In 60 days with hard training and diet!” she captioned a photo of her healthy meal on Twitter. "Do you want to adopt a healthy diet but aren't sure where to start? As you consider the parade of healthy diets in magazines and cookbooks, make sure to look for one that:

  • Includes a variety of foods from the major food groups: fruits; vegetables; whole grains; low-fat dairy products and lean protein, including beans and other legumes, nuts and seeds; and healthy fats
  • Provides guidelines for how much food to choose from each group
  • Includes foods you can find in your local grocery store — rather than specialty or gourmet store items
  • Fits your tastes, lifestyle and budget," says the Mayo Clinic.
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Kimi Sharma is celebrating her one year anniversary with her boyfriend, tennis player Leander Paes. The couple is spending time at a gorgeous beach resort to honor the occasion. Sharma posted a series of photos from their trip on Instagram, captioning it, “Happy anniversary Charles ♥️


365 days ! Endless moments of happiness and learnings .Thank you for being mine. Love you to bits - Mich 🐆🧡🖤 @leanderpaes.” He wrote back on his page: "Happy Anniversary Mich ❤️ Thank you for 365 days of memories and for riding through Life’e learnings together everyday. You had me at Hello! 🐅🧡🖤 @kimsharmaofficial." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kimi Sharma 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’s All About Self-Love

Sharma is all about self-love. She likes to share inspirational quotes about self-love and confidence with her followers on Instagram. Sharma posted this quote on Instagram, “You are your home. Take care of yourself.” "If you're unsure of what self-care activity is right for you, Lothman says there are many to try," says the Mayo Clinic and Kristin Lothman, a mind-body counselor with Mayo Clinic's Department of Integrative Medicine and Health adds: "Basic practices could include things like journaling; meditation; prayer; and mindful movement, such as yoga or tai chi ― really any intentional action or behavior that gives us energy and enhances our sense of well-being."

2. She Pole Dances

One of Sharma’s favorite ways to exercise is by pole dancing. She has a pole in her home, and has posted several photos and videos on Instagram of herself pole dancing. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself dancing to the music from the film Pulp Fiction. She captioned the reel, “I missed the burrrnn!”

3. She Uses A Pilates Reformer

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Sharma is a fan of practicing Pilates as a way to stay in shape. One of the ways she likes to practice Pilates is by using a reformer and doing different exercises on it. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself in her home using her reformer. She captioned the reel, “Pure joy.”

4. She Has No Time For Negativity

Sharma shared this quote on Instagram about how she approaches negativity. She revealed that she doesn’t have time for it in her life. The quote was, “May all the negative energy trying to bring you down come to an end. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mint right now. May clarity replace confusion. May hope replace fear. May blessings and success fill your life. May the light of your spirit shine so bright that nothing can dim your glow. Shine on.”

5. She Spends Time In The Water

Sharma loves to go the beach, go to the pool, and just spend time in the water. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself in the clear blue ocean. Sharma doesn’t just like to swim, she also loves to do other water activities, like stand up paddling. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself on her board, captioning it, “Marooned on an island.”

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Amara La Negra is a singer and one of the stars of VH1’s popular Love & Hip Hop series. She just shared two stunning new swimsuit posts on her Instagram. In both posts, she posed in a yellow bathing suit. She captioned one post, “Her. Ella.” She captioned the other, “The limits you set yourself…Nothing is impossible. #SeQueSoy Live your life!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Amara La Negra 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 is Comfortable in Her Body

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La Negra is all about being comfortable with her body. And it doesn’t matter to her what she looks like. She revealed how she developed this mindset to Telemundo's Latinx Now! “I’ve been really stressed out. There was a lot of stuff going on in my life. I love it! And to be honest, I embrace my stretch marks, my cellulite, my dimples, my everything because I can still get it. So what’s the problem? What?”

2. She Wants To Depict A Healthy Lifestyle

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La Negra wants to get healthy, and she also wants her fans to see that. “I had a fan base that followed me because I was very curvy and I represented the Latinas and the Black beautiful women that were curvy and I get that part, but some part of that was a little bit unhealthy for me, personally,” she told Latinx Now. “I’m not saying I won’t be able to get back into that, but this time around I kind of want to do it in the gym. To each its own. If you want to unfollow me because I’m not as thick, it’s ok my love because I’ll get a new fan base.”

3. She Doesn’t Care What Others Think

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La Negra lives her life on her own terms. And she doesn’t care what other people think she should do. La Negra called these people out on Instagram, writing, “Before, they said I was too FAT and I needed to lose weight! Now they say I’m too skinny and they like me better when I was thick. The point is you can’t ever make people happy is [sic] the most important thing is to make yourself happy!”

4. She Uses Organic Products

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La Negra has amazing hair, and she’s very particular about what products she uses. She tells HypeHair that she likes to use organic products. “I was raised by a woman of strength—my mother’s passion and love for our culture has influenced everything in my life, including my hairstyles. My mother always groomed my hair and she focused on the health of my hair and elasticity of the styles. I am a firm believer in bringing natural elements in our daily lives, so products that don’t harm our environment or animals are essential to me.”

5. She’s Motivated By Her Mother

La Negra’s main source of inspiration is her mother. She tells HypeHair, “My source for motivation and inspiration derives from my passion to succeed in all that I do in life — and from my mother. She worked hard to care for me and foster my dreams and I want to be in a position to care for her. Challenges that arise in my life are opportunities for me to work even harder and overcome them.”

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Sharon Ooja, the actress and model, is spending time in gorgeous Marbella, Spain. She’s making sure to spend time at the fantastic local beaches there. Ooja posted a stunning new set of photos on Instagram of herself enjoying a boat ride. She wore a green bathing suit, showing off her body. She captioned the post, “I’m genuinely living my life. You should try it. Flaws and all.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sharon Ooja 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 Has A Supportive Family

Ooja tells Punch that she has an extremely supportive family, and that this has helped with her career. “They were very supportive, especially because my mum is in the entertainment industry. My dad even records my TV interviews and calls to applaud me. He watches my shows and tells his friends about them. I’m sure I’m doing as well as I am because of how strong the support system is from my family. My mum gives me tips and advises me on things concerning acting and the industry in general. I run my lines and rehearse my roles with her.”

2. She Has Fun With Her Job

Ooja tells Punch that she enjoys acting, and always has fun when she’s on set. “The first time I was on set, it was very easy for me because I wasn’t putting too much thought in it. I was just gliding through and because I’m playful by nature, I kept playing and having fun doing the job. The set was interesting and there were many well-known actors on location as well; so, that made it more fun."

3. She Has Strong Faith

At the end of 2020, Ooja posted this photo on Instagram, where she thanked God for helping her get through the year. She wrote in the caption, “All I can say is thank you Jesus!!! No long talk !! This year has been God's absolute grace and mercy and I’m truly grateful and thankful!!!

4. She Loves the Water

Ooja loves to spend time by the water. One thing that she likes to do is ride jet skis. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself jet skiing in the ocean. She captioned the post, “This is how every car is floating on the water right now.”

5. She Goes To The Beach

Ooja is constantly traveling, and, as previously mentioned, one of her favorite places to go to is the beach. In 2021, she took a trip to the beautiful Maldives, and posted several photos on Instagram. She posted these photos of herself on a dock overlooking the water, captioning it, “Me, the sun, the sea, and those stallion legs.”

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Mel Maia is one of the most successful Brazilian actresses today. Maia’s career started when she was twelve, when she landed the role of young Rita on the hit soap, Avenida Brasil. This role has landed her critical acclaim and several award nominations. Maia just posted a new set of beach photos on Instagram. In them, she enjoyed a drink, pet a kitten, and had a pool day with her friends. She captioned the post, “Happy, you know?!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mel Maia 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 Outside

Maia loves to spend time outside. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself enjoying time in nature. She captioned the post, “I've fallen in love with this place since 2016, when I recorded the soap opera Beyond Time, and I've always wanted to do something remarkable. Finally, the big day has arrived. Special and beautiful place, where you unite the sophisticated in the middle of nature! I even got a tree as a gift and planted it there, to record this special day!” A study from the Cleveland Clinic states that spending time in nature has a lot of benefits. “The intent is to put people in touch with present-moment experience in a very deep way,” says clinical psychologist Scott Bea, PsyD. “The sights, sounds and smells of the forest take us right into that moment, so our brains stop anticipating, recalling, ruminating and worrying.”

2. She’s Grateful

Maia has had an amazing life. And she is extremely grateful for it. She posted these photos on Instagram of herself thanking her team of people. She captioned the post, “GRATITUDE!!! It was great to be with you, team NO FILTER! (I couldn't find a picture with everyone, but I love each one of them!)”

3. She Rides Jet-skis

Maia does a lot of outdoor activities. One thing she likes to do is ride jet-skis. Leading up to her eighteenth birthday earlier this year, Maia decided to go jet skiing on the water. She posted these photos on Instagram of the occasion. Maia captioned the post, “3 days until 18.”

4. She Swims

Maia loves to go to the beach. And jet-skiing isn't the only activity she likes to do in the water. Maia loves to go swimming. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself in the ocean. She captioned the post, “40 degrees.”

5. She Rides ATVs

Maia doesn’t just like to ride jet-skis. She also loves to ride ATVs. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself riding in Bahia. She captioned the post, “Pilot a lot hehe.”

Health

Jennifer Love Hewitt Swears By These

Discover Jennifer Love Hewitt's secrets to maintaining her incredible figure and skin.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt is a very successful actress. She is known for roles on TV shows like Party of Five, Ghost Whisperer, The Client List, and Criminal Minds. She currently stars on the TV series 9-1-1. Hewitt is also known for movie roles like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Can’t Hardly Wait and Heartbreakers. Hewitt has an incredible figure and skin, and does a lot of different things to maintain it. Here are 7 of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s secrets.

She Does EmSculpt

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The secret behind Hewitt’s impressive abs? EmSculpt. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing it. Hewitt captioned the post, “Getting in one of my favorite ‘workouts’ before Thanksgiving! This mom of three is a huge fan of #EmsculptNeo for strengthening my core and helping to heal my diastasis recti.”

She Uses An Ice Roller

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Hewitt has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her favorite products in an interview with Good Housekeeping. Hewitt says that she likes to use an ice roller. "I keep it simple. I don't use a lot of stuff. I really enjoy ice rollers. I'm really into those right now, and my kids are into those."

She Keeps Her Skin Moisturized

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One of Hewitt’s biggest skincare secrets? Keeping it moisturized. Hewitt shared her favorite moisturizer and lip balm with Good Housekeeping. "A big one that's a classic is Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream. And their Lip Balm. I've used that for [what feels like] 150 years and I'm really big into that."

She Uses An Eyebrow Lifting Gel

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On Instagram, Hewitt revealed the secret behind her impressive eyebrows. "I have been using this product and I'm noticing people bringing up my brows. I don't have anything on them today really, except this product, but it's the Rare Beauty lifting gel stuff. I mean, Selena, 'thank you' is all I can say. I love it, so I'm going to put it up so that you know what it is, but that's what it is. That is the brow lifting that people are talking about. That's all I got."

She Does a Variety of Workouts

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For Hewitt, fitness is all about variety. “I try to switch it up a bit,” she told OK! Magazine. “I’ve found that if every week I do something different it tricks my muscles into not getting used to doing any one thing. I’ve been doing pilates, I’ve been doing yoga, I’ve done just plain old walking. I wear 10 pound weights on my ankles while I’m working just so that as I’m moving during the day I’m constantly building muscle. It’s not great for your back but I’m doing it anyway. I do a booty workout thing that I just did for Shape, which was really fun. And I do Zumba. I have DVDs and I dance around like a crazy person in my house.”

She Builds Confidence

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to build her confidence up. “I think I’m a work in progress,” she admits. “[But] I feel it’s so much better than [it was] a year-and-a-half ago, and I feel like in another eight months, it’s going to be so much better than it is today.”

She Wants to be a Role Model

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to be a role model for others. In it, she shared the advice she gives to young girls. “When I meet young girls, I’m always like, ‘Just do me one favor. Love what you look like right now – and remember I said it 10 years from now because it’s the greatest gift I can give.’”

Beauty

Sydney Sweeney Swears By These 5 Habits

Discover Sydney Sweeney's top 5 fitness habits at 27, from water skiing to morning workouts and self-care activities.

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Over the past few years, Sydney Sweeney has become one of America’s sweethearts with celebrated roles in everything from hit HBO shows Euphoria and White Lotus to big-screen movies Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Anyone But You. In addition to her impressive acting ability, the star is a total bombshell and has one of the fittest figures in Hollywood. Here are the top 5 habits that help her stay fit at 27.

Water Skiing

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Sydney has been water skiing since she was a toddler. “The moment I could walk, my mom put me on what’s called a U-board to learn how to ski,” she told Women’s Health. “I remember that whenever we would go by the docks of my grandma’s or my cousin’s house, I’d wave. I felt so cool because I could take off one hand. That’s my earliest memory of skiing, but I’ve been doing it as long as I can remember. It’s my favorite.” How does it help her achieve her amazing body? “It’s a lot of upper body strength, it’s balance, it’s core, it’s legs—you get tired really fast,” she says. “I see such a change in my body after an entire summer of [skiing]. My arms are stronger, more sculpted. My abs are rock solid. But I never look at it as a workout because it is so much fun,” she said.

Morning Workouts

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Sydney mixes up her exercise routine, but likes to get workouts over with early in the day. “I like to work out in the morning, so I’ll either go for a run or I’ll go to Solidcore,” says Sydney. The high-intensity, low-impact Pilates-inspired workout “makes me feel so strong, but also elongated,” Sydney said about her sweat sessions. “I feel so good afterwards.”

Self-Care

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Sydney engages in self-care activities. “I love to paint, and I love to read,” she said. “Those are the activities that are just for me.” One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years than those who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

She Walks and Hikes

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One of the ways she treats her anxiety is by spending time outdoors with her dog, Tank. She takes him on walks or hikes. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, 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 reduced the 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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Fitness

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.

Emsculpt NEO

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.