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Shannon De Lima in Bathing Suit Must "Disconnect to Connect"

Here are 5 ways the model stays in shape

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Shannon De Lima is getting in touch with herself in her swimsuit! The stunning model shows off her incredible body in a green swimsuit via one of her latest social media posts, taking a dip in the ocean. “Disconnect to connect,” she captioned the Instagram snap shared to her 2.5 million followers. “Hermosa,” commented one of them. “Unreal,” added another. How does the model stay fit? Read on to see 5 ways Shannon De Lima 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 Lifts Weight

Shannon’s go-to form of fitness is traditional weight and strength training. She shares a lot of workout clips via her Instagram Stories, and many of them demonstrate simple exercises like weight lifting, squats, kickbacks, and lots and lots of ab exercises. She also does cardio, usually on the treadmill.

2. She Boxes

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Shannon also loves to box. You can regularly find her throwing punches with her trainer on Instagram. Why is the fighting form of fitness such a great workout? Per Harvard Health, any aerobic exercise that gets your heart pumping, helps lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes and strengthens bones and muscles, burns more calories, and lifts mood.

3. She Drinks This Kind of Tea

Shannon is a big advocate of drinking Matcha Turmeric. “One of the reasons to become fond of matcha tea is its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic power, which is reflected in the skin, making it appear smoother and more luminous,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “Matcha is a powdered green tea, famous in the world for its multiple health benefits.” She drinks it in smoothies or just adds water.

4. She Is Active Outdoors

Shannon’s lifestyle is incredibly active. She enjoys walking, playing, paddle tennis, basketball, and swimming.

5. She Does Yoga

Shannon, a spokesperson for Alo, is a big fan of yoga for the body-mind benefits. “Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be a good choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common styles of yoga, and beginners may like its slower pace and easier movements. But most people can benefit from any style of yoga — it's all about your personal preferences,” says the Mayo Clinic.

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Shannon De Lima is getting in touch with herself in her swimsuit! The stunning model shows off her incredible body in a green swimsuit via one of her latest social media posts, taking a dip in the ocean. “Disconnect to connect,” she captioned the Instagram snap shared to her 2.5 million followers. “Hermosa,” commented one of them. “Unreal,” added another. How does the model stay fit? Read on to see 5 ways Shannon De Lima 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 Lifts Weight

Shannon’s go-to form of fitness is traditional weight and strength training. She shares a lot of workout clips via her Instagram Stories, and many of them demonstrate simple exercises like weight lifting, squats, kickbacks, and lots and lots of ab exercises. She also does cardio, usually on the treadmill.

2. She Boxes

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Shannon also loves to box. You can regularly find her throwing punches with her trainer on Instagram. Why is the fighting form of fitness such a great workout? Per Harvard Health, any aerobic exercise that gets your heart pumping, helps lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes and strengthens bones and muscles, burns more calories, and lifts mood.

3. She Drinks This Kind of Tea

Shannon is a big advocate of drinking Matcha Turmeric. “One of the reasons to become fond of matcha tea is its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic power, which is reflected in the skin, making it appear smoother and more luminous,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “Matcha is a powdered green tea, famous in the world for its multiple health benefits.” She drinks it in smoothies or just adds water.

4. She Is Active Outdoors

Shannon’s lifestyle is incredibly active. She enjoys walking, playing, paddle tennis, basketball, and swimming.

5. She Does Yoga

Shannon, a spokesperson for Alo, is a big fan of yoga for the body-mind benefits. “Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be a good choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common styles of yoga, and beginners may like its slower pace and easier movements. But most people can benefit from any style of yoga — it's all about your personal preferences,” says the Mayo Clinic.

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Shannon De Lima, the former Miss Venezuela and model, is giving her Instagram followers some advice. And said advice comes alongside a stunning swimsuit beach photo. De Lima posted a photo of herself in a red swimsuit with ruffles and cutouts, laying in the waves. She captioned the photo, “Think less, feel more.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Shannon De Lima 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 Strength Trains

De Lima likes to share her workouts on her Instagram and TikTok pages. She likes to post videos of herself doing different exercises, and even has an Instagram story highlight dedicated to fitness. In the highlight, De Lima does a lot of strength training exercises. She is seen doing lateral pull-downs, kettlebell squats, and lifting small barbells over her head. According to the American Cancer Society, “Strength training increases bone density and reduces the risk of fractures.”

2. She Plays Tennis

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De Lima loves to go to the tennis courts and takes classes. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself posing on the court, racquet in hand, where she revealed how much she loves playing tennis. She captioned the photo, “Here taking tennis classes, I'm obsessed! Then I'll upload videos, I promise that if you try it you'll be as attached as I am. I'll never go back to the gym with this.”

3. She Works Out Her Legs

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In some of De Lima’s Instagram fitness photos and videos, she is seen doing leg and lower body exercises. Some of her favorites include fire hydrants, donkey kicks, and kettlebell squats. Working out your legs and lower body is just as important as working out your core and upper body. The Mayo Clinic emphasizes the importance of a variety of exercises in a routine, stating, “Whether you create your own fitness training program or enlist the help of a personal trainer, your overall exercise plan should include several elements.”

4. She Practices Yoga

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De Lima is a big fan of practicing yoga. She loves it so much, she’s even a spokeswoman for Alo Yoga. De Lima’s love of yoga is both beneficial for her body, and her mind. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines that may help you achieve peacefulness of body and mind. This can help you relax and manage stress and anxiety.”

5. She Spends Time In The Sun

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De Lima loves to go outside and spend time in the sun, and she makes sure to take a ton of photos when she does. She has posted several stunning photos of herself enjoying time outside and in the sunshine. The main benefit of spending time in the sun is getting more Vitamin D. According to the CDC, “The skin can produce only a limited amount of vitamin D at one time. Once the body has reached this limit, spending more time in the sun will not continue to increase vitamin D levels.”

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Norma Palafox is taking time for self-care in her swimsuit. The Mexican soccer star, who is currently vacationing at the Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun, shows off her incredible figure while lounging on the beach in her bathing suit. “Disconnect to connect,” she captioned the gorgeous Instagram snap in paradise. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Norma Palafox 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 Plays Soccer

Obviously, as a professional soccer player, Norma’s main form of fitness is the sport. Soccer is a great workout, as it requires a lot of running (cardio) as well as kicking, which helps strengthen the leg muscles. "Sports researcher Peter Krustrup, who has spent more than 15 years studying the health benefits of soccer, said that recreational-level play and soccer-related exercise drills can help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. Soccer also can help shift body composition by decreasing fat and increasing lean muscle," says Heart.org.

2. She Stretches

Norma doesn’t forget to stretch. “Recharging energy the best is yet to come,” she captioned a photo of herself stretching. “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. Her Diet Is Healthy

Norma maintains a healthy diet. As an athlete, she needs to fuel herself with food. She eats a lot of fruit and produce, and fiber-rich meals like oatmeal for breakfast, or fruit and chia cups.

4. She Reads

Norma also enjoys reading. “Which do you prefer ? Read a good book or watch a good series?” she captioned a post. Need a reason to pick up a book? 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 compared with people who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

5. She Exercises

Aside from soccer, Norma trains at the gym or outdoors. “When exercising, how much do they hold in this position?” she captioned a photo of herself planking. No matter what type of exercise you opt for, the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity every week.

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Filipino star Sheena Halili is determined not to let preconceived notions about motherhood keep her out of sexy swimsuits. The TV host posted a beautiful snap of herself wearing a black two-piece on the beach, looking happy and healthy. “People have been talking about what kind of swimsuits moms should wear and why is that? There shouldn't be a ‘one size fits all’ when you're dressing as a mom. As long as you're comfortable in it--no matter how much skin you're showing (or not!) you should go on and wear it! 😘,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Halili 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 Scuba Dives

Halili is a big fan of scuba diving, and practises as much as she can. “In addition to being a good cardio workout, scuba diving is a great way to build muscle strength and endurance,” says Scuba.com. “Swimming, especially against a current, forces divers to use muscles in their legs, core, and arms. This effort helps to build lean muscle mass and promote muscular endurance. This makes scuba diving a great way to increase strength without putting too much stress on your joints. And don’t forget about those tanks! Carrying scuba tanks and other gear is another way to improve upper body strength. Additionally, lifting tanks activates muscles in your arms, back, and core, making diving a true full body workout!”

2. She Always Makes Space For ‘Alone Time’

Halili takes ‘me-time’ coffee breaks whenever she can. “As a psychologist, I know the research, and the research is clear: Alone time is essential for emotional/mental/ spiritual/social/physical health, and a key element of true happiness,” says Dr. Christina Hibbert. “By ‘alone time’ what I really mean is time away from your role as a mother—time to be YOU, to unwind, relax, rest, revive. This can include taking a nap, sleeping in, reading, hiking, going out with a friend, doing a project or activity you enjoy, or anything that helps you feel like the real you and builds your health and strength. Some need more or less alone time, but all will benefit from a few minutes each day, hours each week, and/or days away each year.”

3. She Loves to Swim

Halili is an avid swimmer and loves spending time in the water. “Swimmers have about half the risk of death compared with inactive people,” says the CDC. “People report enjoying water-based exercise more than exercising on land. They can also exercise longer in water than on land without increased effort or joint or muscle pain.”

4. She Uses a Flotation Pod

Halili loves using a flotation pod for relaxation and stress relief. “Healing our body makes us a better person, a better wife & a better mom! #gratitude 🧘 🏻‍♀,” she captioned an Instagram snap of herself using the device. “The flotation pod is a sensory deprivation chamber with water saturated with 360-540kgs of Epsom Salt (aka Magnesium sulfate) used to create buoyancy so you float effortlessly. Additionally, the water is heated to your body’s skin surface temperature, about 34°C. This treatment encourages the brain & body to rebalance itself without intervening external stressors. Floating triggers physiological relaxation, helps relieve physical stress like joint pains, and aches, reduces mental stress like anxiety, depression, lowers cortisol and blood pressure, aids in getting restful sleep, enhances creativity, and boosts overall disposition.”

5. She Loves Pilates

Halili is a big fan of Pilates, and continued practicing it throughout her pregnancy in 2020. “Oftentimes, people feel that their body has been compressed, tense, and tight beforehand but leave the studio feeling more loose and more aware of their body,” says Marina Kaydanova, founder of BK Pilates in New York City.

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Shannon Singh, the Love Island star, model, influencer, and fashion icon, recently spent the weekend at a beach in London, taking advantage of the warm weather. Singh just posted a new photo on Instagram of herself posing on the shore. She wore a yellow bathing suit, and captioned the post, “Summer incoming.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Shannon Singh 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 Self-Care Days

Singh revealed some of her wellness secrets to Closer Online. She says that she thinks self-care is a big part of wellness and overall health. Singh says that she makes sure to make days to herself whenever she can. "I think self-care to me is associated with health. First of all, if I have a day off, I'll have a long lie-in. I'll spend the whole day in my pyjamas if I have to!”

2. She Makes Her Own Juices

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Singh loves to enjoy juices, and she tells Closer Online some of her favorite recipes. “I always make a morning juice, my go-to green juice recipe is spinach, cucumber, ginger, lemon and apple. It's honestly delicious. Juices are so good for staying healthy.” "Consider blending instead of juicing. Blending the edible parts of fruits and vegetables produces a drink that contains more healthy phytonutrients and fiber. Fiber can help you feel full," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Takes Breaks From Social Media

While Singh is an influencer, she tries to not let social media run her life. She tells Closer Online that she takes social media breaks when she can. "I try not to be on my phone too much on a self-care day, social media can be a toxic place where you compare yourself to other people with unattainable lifestyles.”

4. She Makes Time To Relax

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Singh tells Closer Online that she loves to have relaxation periods each day. “I'll sit and watch Netflix or listen to music. I know it sounds weird but cleaning also brings me a little bit of therapy. I'll really clean my room and make sure it's fresh, change my bed and then get my face mask on. I'm not going to lie, I also sometimes love a glass of red wine on an evening, too."

5. She Started a Campaign to Love Yourself

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"I'm so so excited to launch my own wee social media campaign called #Ilovemine,” she said once. "It's time to stop giving our 'likes' to other people and to start liking ourselves. We deserve to celebrate ourselves. I want us all to start celebrating what we like and love about ourselves." She added: "Every day I want to see you posting a positive message about yourselves that I will be sharing and reposting! Whether it be you celebrating your kindness, your creativity, your eyes, your good hair day, the birthmark you've always loathed - post something unique to you that you might not have always shown kindness to in the past."

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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.

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.

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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