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The One Trick to Lose Weight, Says Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak

This is the advice he gives all of his celebrity clients, from Megan Fox to Jessica Simpson

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Harley Pasternak is responsible for some of the hottest bodies in Hollywood. Over the years his celebrity client roster reads like the guest list of a major awards show—Eva Mendes, Jessica Simpson, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox, Ariana Grande, Halle Berry included. The trainer-to-the stars recently spoke with Celebwell about how he helps the hottest bodies in the business shape up. And, he also revealed the one trick that can help almost anyone lose weight. Read on to find out Harley Pasternak’s one trick to lose weight and learn about a few more of his get-fit tips—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Avoid Added Sugar

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Pasternak maintains that one major way to shape up is by ditching added sugar from your diet. “Americans consume exponentially more sugar than they should. By reducing sugar in your diet, you will be reaping metabolic, endocrine, and neurological benefits,” he said, calling sugar the number one greatest challenge to losing weight. “When choosing fruit, focus mainly on low sugar, high fiber fruit, like blackberries and raspberries. Beware of sugar-rich sauces and condiments. With milk, avoid alternative milks that are loaded with countless ingredients and sweeteners, and stick to the real thing,” he says, adding that he uses Maple Hill 100% grass-fed organic milk and plain Greek yogurt in his smoothies. “Avoid sugary beverages and stick to water and non-caloric flavored beverages.”

2. Walk More

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Another one of his top tips for celebrity clients trying to get into shape? “Walk more,” he says. Take it from his client Jessica Simpson, who maintains walking 14,000 steps a day was an integral part of her 100-pound weight loss.

3. Try His Body Reset Diet

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While there is no one eating plan that works for all people, all the time, many of Pasternak’s clients use the Body Reset Diet, “to jumpstart a healthy eating lifestyle, create structure and healthy habits that they can use ongoing.” The 15-day plan involves drinking a lot of nutrient-packed smoothies in the first five days, and then consuming nutritious meals for the remaining ten. Processed and refined foods, sugar, and anything fried are all off limits.

4. Make Time for Exercise

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Pasternak notes that lack of time is the number one excuse people give for not being more physically active. “But it’s easy to multitask and add more walking into your day,” he says. “I like to do my phone calls and text while I’m moving my feet. I also try to socialize with a friendly walk. As far as resistance exercise goes, as little as 10 minutes per day is really all you need. In fact I did a whole workout video series on ALO moves based on 10 minute workouts.” Bottom line: If his celebrity clients can make time for exercise with their busy schedules, so can you!

5. Skip Sedentary Activities

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Finally, Pasternak warns against maintaining a sedentary lifestyle. “Today we are more sedentary than ever due to innovations with technology. Getting up out of your chair and hitting more steps per day is essential and creates the foundation of fitness,” he says.

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The One Trick to Lose Weight, Says Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak

This is the advice he gives all of his celebrity clients, from Megan Fox to Jessica Simpson

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Harley Pasternak is responsible for some of the hottest bodies in Hollywood. Over the years his celebrity client roster reads like the guest list of a major awards show—Eva Mendes, Jessica Simpson, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox, Ariana Grande, Halle Berry included. The trainer-to-the stars recently spoke with Celebwell about how he helps the hottest bodies in the business shape up. And, he also revealed the one trick that can help almost anyone lose weight. Read on to find out Harley Pasternak’s one trick to lose weight and learn about a few more of his get-fit tips—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Avoid Added Sugar

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Pasternak maintains that one major way to shape up is by ditching added sugar from your diet. “Americans consume exponentially more sugar than they should. By reducing sugar in your diet, you will be reaping metabolic, endocrine, and neurological benefits,” he said, calling sugar the number one greatest challenge to losing weight. “When choosing fruit, focus mainly on low sugar, high fiber fruit, like blackberries and raspberries. Beware of sugar-rich sauces and condiments. With milk, avoid alternative milks that are loaded with countless ingredients and sweeteners, and stick to the real thing,” he says, adding that he uses Maple Hill 100% grass-fed organic milk and plain Greek yogurt in his smoothies. “Avoid sugary beverages and stick to water and non-caloric flavored beverages.”

2. Walk More

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Another one of his top tips for celebrity clients trying to get into shape? “Walk more,” he says. Take it from his client Jessica Simpson, who maintains walking 14,000 steps a day was an integral part of her 100-pound weight loss.

3. Try His Body Reset Diet

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While there is no one eating plan that works for all people, all the time, many of Pasternak’s clients use the Body Reset Diet, “to jumpstart a healthy eating lifestyle, create structure and healthy habits that they can use ongoing.” The 15-day plan involves drinking a lot of nutrient-packed smoothies in the first five days, and then consuming nutritious meals for the remaining ten. Processed and refined foods, sugar, and anything fried are all off limits.

4. Make Time for Exercise

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Pasternak notes that lack of time is the number one excuse people give for not being more physically active. “But it’s easy to multitask and add more walking into your day,” he says. “I like to do my phone calls and text while I’m moving my feet. I also try to socialize with a friendly walk. As far as resistance exercise goes, as little as 10 minutes per day is really all you need. In fact I did a whole workout video series on ALO moves based on 10 minute workouts.” Bottom line: If his celebrity clients can make time for exercise with their busy schedules, so can you!

5. Skip Sedentary Activities

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Finally, Pasternak warns against maintaining a sedentary lifestyle. “Today we are more sedentary than ever due to innovations with technology. Getting up out of your chair and hitting more steps per day is essential and creates the foundation of fitness,” he says.

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Celebrity Weight Loss Tricks That Work

Here are the most rational words of weight loss wisdom from all of your favorite Hollywood stars.

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Celebrities have access to the best trainers, nutritionists, wellness products, and exercise equipment that money can buy. So, it only makes sense that when they offer tips and tricks to getting healthier, staying in shape, and losing weight, the world listens. While some of their weight loss secrets may not be realistic for many of us, some of their fundamental words of wisdom can work for anyone. Celebwell has rounded up some of the most inspiring, motivational, and rational advice stars have given regarding shedding pounds . Read on for weight loss secrets from celebrities—including Rebel Wilson, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, and Kate Hudson—that can work for you, and the photos that prove they work for them. And to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. Carrie Underwood: Count Macros Instead of Calories

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Country darling Carrie Underwood ditched calorie counting and instead started keeping track of macros. “I would ‘fall off the wagon,’ then feel terrible and repeat the cycle,” she explained to Women’s Health about her struggles with trying to stay slim in her younger years, sometimes eating as few as 800 calories per day. “Your body is screaming ‘I need more calories. I need more carbs!’" The “wannabe vegan” works with nutritionist Cara Clark, focusing on maintaining a healthy balance of 25 percent protein, 45 percent carbs and 30 percent fat. "I love rules," she admitted to Women’s Health.

2. Jennifer Lopez: Work Out “Harder and Smarter”

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Jennifer Lopez has adapted her fitness regiment over the years. However, instead of working out more, she is smarter about her workouts. "In my 20s and 30s I used to work out but not like I do now. It's not that I work out more; I just work out harder and smarter,” she told InStyle. “And it doesn't take me as long as it did in the past. I do it more for my health than I do for looks, which is funny. When you do things for the right reasons, you actually look better!"

3. Vanessa Hudgens: Work Out with Others

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Vanessa Hudgens can afford to pay a personal trainer for one-on-one workouts, but opts for group fitness and workout buddies instead. "I'm the type of person that needs to be in a class," Vanessa told Popsugar. "I need someone telling me what to do, and I love being in a group environment because I'm very competitive, so it pushes me to work harder than I would if I was by myself." The 32-year-old is a devotee of The Dogpound, a hardcore boot camp style studio The Dogpound she regularly visits with her friends. "HOT GIRL SUMMER IN FULL EFFECT," the gym recently wrote on Instagram, sharing a video of sweating alongside GG Magree in an intense HIIT workout.

4. Rebel Wilson: Approach Weight Loss From All Sides...Including Emotional

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Working out and eating right are only part of the equation to weight loss, per actress Rebel Wilson, who lost a whopping 60 pounds in less than a year. While she majorly revamped her diet and embarked on a fitness routine, it was the work she did on the instead that helped her achieve her goals. "I think because I approached it from all areas ... the biggest thing that I haven't ever worked on was the emotional side, what I suffered from, I guess, as classical emotional eating … so I really worked on that side," she told Extra.

5. Rita Ora: Focus On Strength, Not Weight Loss

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Instead of trying to lose weight or get to a certain clothing size, Rita Ora suggests putting your focus on getting stronger. "I didn't start working out to get skinnier—I started working out to feel better. And I think it's important for women to know that,” she told Shape. “Don't be obsessed with being thin. You just have to be fit, healthy, and strong," she said. "I love my shape because it's curvy. I have thighs. I'm a size 28 in jeans. And that's an average, normal size. I'm proud that I'm normal."

6. Kate Hudson: Move a Little Every Day

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Kate Hudson has always been devoted to fitness. One of her stay-fit secrets? She moves every day. "Now that Rani is getting a little bit older and her nap schedule is longer, I've been able to work out at least 30 minutes a day, maybe five times a week,” she told InStyle. “I make sure that I don't go a day without doing something for 30 minutes. I've been doing that since April and I've noticed enormous changes in my body."

7. Jessica Simpson: Get Your Steps In

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After tipping the scales at 240 pounds during her pregnancy with third child, Birdie Mae, Jessica Simpson started walking her way to a 100-pound weight loss with the help of trainer Harley Pasternak. He started off by setting her goal at 6,000 steps and then eventually upping it to 14,000. "It had to be more than just getting back from her baby weight, but how do I keep whatever I am doing now forever. That's why we are not a big fan of doing any extreme diet or radical forms of exercise,” he told E! about the weight loss strategy he developed for the star, which also included healthy eating, sleep, and full body workouts. “Woke up before all 3 kiddos to get my steps in and spend time with me, myself, and I. Move move move for your own mental health,” she captioned a 2020 Instagram post.

8. Halle Berry: You Have to Commit

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Halle Berry, 54, looks half her age. According to the star, her biggest secret to staying in shape is her commitment to healthy living, including workouts with her trainer, Peter Lee Thomas, diet tips, and healthy living mantras. “You just have to have the will and the desire,” she told Harper’s Bazaar about what it takes to stay fit. “And you have to make up your mind that it's important. That's the hard work that people have to do."

9. Nicole Scherzinger: Everything in Moderation

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"Don't deprive yourself of anything because eventually you'll crave it and then you might binge on it. Everything in moderation," Nicole Scherzinger told Women's Health UK about her dietary rule. "For breakfast I love eggs and toast and smoked salmon or bacon, or porridge. For lunch I like maybe some soup or some sushi. For dinner, anything from pasta to rice, and meats and veggies, to sushi. When I'm going to indulge, I love pasta, pizza, I love Mexican with lots of cheese. I love French fries, or crisps – salt and vinegar crisps. In terms of snacks: almonds, coconut water, bits of coconut, baby carrots."

10. Gabrielle Union: Don’t Commit to One Workout Only

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Gabrielle Union allows her workout routine to evolve. "As the workout phases come and go, I'll try everything," she previously told Women's Health. "Nothing, not one thing, has stuck. I've tried kickboxing, cardio barre, I've tried a SoulCycle class...I'm not a class person." In a 2019 Instagram post, she also revealed that her motivations for exercise are also evolving. “There are times I workout for a job or specific athletic goals but usually I workout to maintain my peace. Sometimes i grunt, grimace, scream...many times I've cried while training. I've cried due to frustration. I've cried from physical pain. Many times I've cried as my fears and anxiety leave my body. For me, I'm always working out my spirit and exercising my soul. This morning felt like the end of a week of taking Ls, but today I got up and reminded myself that even when I lose, I win because I'm committed to learning and evolving,” she wrote.

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Kelly Clarkson Reveals How She "Dropped Weight" Fast

Here are the lifestyle habits responsible for her weight loss.

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Kelly Clarkson is dishing on her recent weight loss. In a new interview with People, the American Idol winner and talk show host opens up about how she recently “dropped weight” after a big move with her children from Los Angeles to New York. And, you might be surprised by how making a few simple changes to her lifestyle resulted in a major body transformation. Here are the habits responsible for the 41-year-old’s weight loss.

1. Walking

After moving from Los Angeles to New York City, Kelly found that she spent a lot more time walking around the city with her children. “We go walk the dogs a few times at the park,” she told People. “Walking in the city is quite the workout.” Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

2. Infrared Saunas

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Kelly also revealed that she indulges in self-care. She is “really into infrared saunas right now,” she told People. According to the Mayo Clinic, an infrared sauna is a type of sauna that uses light to make heat. “A regular sauna uses heat to warm the air, which in turn warms your body. An infrared sauna heats your body directly without warming the air around you,” they write. According to research, they may help with high blood pressure, heart failure, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, headache, type 2 diabetes, and arthritis.

3. Protein-Centric Diet

“I eat a healthy mix,” Kelly told People. “I dropped weight because I’ve been listening to my doctor — a couple years I didn’t. And 90 percent of the time I’m really good at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway. I’m a Texas girl, so I like meat — sorry, vegetarians in the world!”

4. Cold Plunges

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Another self-care ritual that Kelly is into? “And I just got a cold plunge because everybody wore me down,” she told People. There is limited research supporting the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increased focus, improved sleep, and decreased inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes basic post-sport recovery.

5. The Plant Paradox Diet

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When Kelly lost 40 pounds in 2018 she attributed it to Dr. Steven R. Gundry’s book, The Plant Paradox. “It’s basically about how we cook our food, non-GMO, no pesticides, eating really organic,” she told Extra, adding that she did it for medical reasons.“I literally read this book, and I did it for this autoimmune disease that I had, and I had a thyroid issue, and now all my levels are back up. I’m not on medicine anymore because of this book,” she explained to the outlet.

6. No Weight Loss Drugs

Kelly has also denied using weight loss over the years. “Other fake news that’s going around about me is that I’ve been taking weird pills 4 weight loss or doing weird fad diets. All of this is not true. I ain’t got time 4 all that. I eat the same stuff I always have. It’s all just made w/different flours/sugars/ingredients,” she tweeted in May 2019.

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Proven Ways to Shrink Your Waist, Says Celebrity Nutritionist

Getting into a smaller pair of jeans might be as simple as making a lifestyle change.

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You have made the decision that you want to fit into that smaller pair of jeans. Now what? While some people make drastic lifestyle changes to lose weight – like going on a crash diet, working out every single day, or even going under the knife – it might not be the healthiest way to shrink your waistline. CelebWell asked Serena Poon, certified nutritionist and celebrity chef, whose client list includes Kerry Washington, to give us the lowdown on how to effectively lose weight in the waistline. Read on to see 5 proven ways to shrink your waist —and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Get Enough Sleep

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It all starts getting enough rest, says Poon. “When you sleep your body heals itself,” she points out. “Have you ever had a long, late night and then found yourself reaching for comfort foods throughout the next day? Researchers have found a connection between sleep deprivation and overeating. Aim to get seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night and notice how this practice impacts your waistline.” "Get lots of sleep – sleep really makes such a huge difference,” Nicole Scherzinger has said.

2. Practice Mindful Eating

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Research demonstrates that adding mindfulness to your meal times may help you lose weight, says Poon. “When you eat in a rush or while on your phone, you might not be paying attention to how your food is nourishing your body,” she explains. “Removing distractions from the dinner table and focusing on the flavors and sensations of your food can make eating a more enjoyable experience and help you tune into your body’s natural hunger signals.” The model Gisele Bündchen enjoys mindfulness. “What do we want to manifest? What areas do we want to work on? There's no better time than now to make the changes necessary to achieve our goals," she once wrote.

3. Incorporate Intermittent Fasting into Your Diet

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Celebrities love intermittent fasting, and Poon agrees that there are many benefits to time restrictive eating. “Your body needs a break from digesting food and this practice has been shown to help people lose weight, live longer and improve overall health,” she explains. There are many different types of intermittent fasting, the key is to find one that works for you. “Many people find the 16:8 approach, where you fast for 16 hours and eat for the other 8 hours each day. Check with your doctor before beginning an intermittent fasting regimen, especially if you have a diagnosed condition or are on medication as it might not be for everyone.” "What worked best for me and was easiest and I saw the best results from was intermittent fasting," said Summer House star Amanda Batula.

4. Don’t Stress

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Stay calm if you want to get into shape. “When you are feeling stressed, your body begins to circulate a hormone called cortisol, which can lead to weight gain,” says Poon. “People often turn to foods that are high fat or high sugar in an attempt to try to calm this surge of hormones. Participating in stress-relieving activities such as meditation, mindfulness, and self-care can help you curb stress eating.” "It's just a balance in life. Just making sure you take care of yourself. It often like starts really well and then as the tour progresses it gets a little bit harder. I try my best to kind of sustain throughout,” Charlie XCX has said.

5. Do Strength Training

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Sure, cardio blasts calories. But to keep the burn going even when you aren't exercising, you need to lift weight. “Strength training has been shown to increase resting metabolism, along with a number of other health benefits,” says Poon. “Strengthening your muscles also gives your body a lean aesthetic. Cardiovascular exercise is important for overall health though, so just make sure to find a balance.” “Strength training with weights and such a regimented schedule has been new to my life, and now that I understand the way it all works, the science behind it, it's changed everything for me,” Nina Dobrev has said.

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Celeb Workouts Proven to Drive Weight Loss

From Kim and Kate to Halle and Eva, here are the go-to workouts of your favorite fit stars.

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Celebrities have access to the top trainers, workout classes, and fitness equipment that money can buy, so it is no surprise that they know more about workouts that actually work than the rest of us. Luckily, they enjoy sharing their wealth of knowledge with us on social media, revealing all of their favorite workout classes, methods, and moves. If you are looking for a little #fitspiration, Eat This, Not That! has rounded up a few of our favorite celebs go-to workouts, proven to build muscle, blast calories, and drive weight loss. Read on for celebrity workouts that actually work—

1. Eva Longoria Does Trampoline Cardio

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Eva Longoria recently added a little bounce to her workout routine with the help of a trampoline. She doesn’t just jump on her mini JumpSport trampoline, she does kicks, jumps, and knee raises, alternating leg extensions and lunges, and lower abdominal crunches and leg and hip exercises. "Saturday workouts are better with a trampoline," she recently captioned an image of her workout. "Oh my god this feels amazing," she said while jumping. "It actually feels better on my knees." Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, M.D., an obesity medicine physician and educator specializing in the care of adults, adolescents, and children, who's working with JumpSport Fitness to encourage the healthy habit of daily movement through their Maintain Your Weight campaign, explains that trampolines are low impact on joints. "Using a fitness trampoline can help for those that may have excess weight or joint issues associated with the excess weight. Also, it is quite a fun activity to engage in!"

2. Vanessa Hudgens Does HIIT Bootcamps

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Vanessa Hudgens is one of the many devotees of cult workout The Dogpound, a New York City and Los Angeles based training studio that hosts hardcore, bootcamp like group fitness classes. She can often be seen doing the workouts on Instagram.

"I'm the type of person that needs to be in a class," Vanessa told Popsugar. "I need someone telling me what to do, and I love being in a group environment because I'm very competitive, so it pushes me to work harder than I would if I was by myself." In addition to the physical benefits of a high intensity workout, group exercise can also make your life better in other ways. According to a 2017 study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, exercising in a group environment can help decrease stress and improve quality of life.

3. Kim Kardashian Does Strength Training

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Kim Kardashian is in her best shape ever, and it has nothing to do with crash diets or trendy workouts. She and trainer Melissa Alcantara focus on long, strength training sessions to maintain Kim’s famous figure. "When it comes to booty and legs, we usually work out for an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes," Alcantara told Women's Health about their twice a week lower body workouts. "You don't want to go too hard or overwork that muscle, otherwise it doesn't have time to recover and grow.” Kim recently added treadmill sprints to her routine. "Been sprinting every day!" she wrote on an Instagram Story. "I've been seeing changes!"

4. Kate Hudson Does “Everything”

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"I do everything. I have to switch it up, I get so bored," Kate Hudson told InStyle about her workout strategy. "I've been loving the Obé app, they have 20-minute workouts that are really hard and if you do them with the proper form they're really effective. I love my yoga apps, like Glo, and I use Body by Simone and Tracy Anderson's apps too — there's nothing better than her abs workout. I love my Peloton. I love Pilates — that's always been my number one." There are multiple reasons to switch up your workouts. Not only does it prevent boredom and overuse injuries but is a great way to ensure you are working all your muscles.

5. Halle Berry Fights

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Halle Berry, 54, stays in fighting form with the help of both boxing and martial arts. “This is my favorite way to stay fit. What's yours?" she captioned a recent Instagram post of herself in full boxing form. In a recent interview with W magazine, Berry revealed that she's a major fan of martial arts workouts. "Jiu jitsu and judo have become my fast favorites," she revealed. Not only are fighting workouts fun and a great way to get in shape, they can boost mental health. One study published in the ​Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences​ found boxing-style exercises promote feelings of relaxation and improve mood.

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Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit

Discover how rising star Sharvari dominates the fitness game with strength training, yoga, padel, boxing, and running.

Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit
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By Anna BechtelFeb 16, 2025
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Sharvari isn’t just making waves in the film industry—she’s dominating the fitness game too. Known for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, the rising star proves that strength and discipline extend far beyond the big screen.
In her latest Instagram post, Sharvari showcased her grit with a hardcore beach workout, flipping a massive tire in the sand. Dressed in a sleek black workout set, she didn’t just make the workout look effortless—she made it look empowering. Adding a playful pun to her caption, she wrote, “Never tyre’d of a good beach workout.”
So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From strength training to boxing, here’s a look at her go-to fitness moves.

She Strength Trains

In her Instagram post, Sharvari is seen doing a strength training exercise. The Mayo Clinic says that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

She Does Yoga

Sharvari shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is yoga. Sharvari posted this video of herself doing poses on her page. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga is very beneficial. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”

She Plays Padel

Sharvari likes to play padel to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. Playing padel has a lot of health benefits. Everybody Health & Leisure says, “It improves cardiovascular fitness, helps to build strength and endurance, enhances coordination and promotes overall physical and mental well-being. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to burn calories.”

She Boxes

Another thing that Sharvari does to keep herself in shape is box. She first picked this up when training for the film, Vedaa. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself punching a bag. Sharvari captioned the post, “BEAST MODE on for Vedaa! ⚠️☠️🥊 Took up boxing to become Vedaa... Now I am ready to pack a punch or be strong enough to take a brutal beating 💪#Vedaa coming to a theatre near you on August 15th.”

She Runs

Sharvari likes to run to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself running on the beach. She captioned the post, “Decided to seas the day!” Better Health says that running is very beneficial. “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, help maintain a healthy weight.”

Natasa Stankovic in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Wednesday Challenge"

Stankovic shares her go-to workout moves, from squats to lunges, cardio, Pilates, and strength training.

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By Anna BechtelFeb 16, 2025
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Natasa Stankovic isn’t just a content creator—she’s a fitness inspiration. Known for sharing intense workout sessions on Instagram, she keeps her followers motivated with creative exercise challenges and dynamic routines.

In her latest post, Stankovic teamed up with Aleksandar Illic for a lower body blast, pushing through variations of squats and lunges. Dressed in a sleek two-piece workout set, she captioned the session, “Wednesday challenge,” proving that fitness is all about consistency and fun.

So, how does she maintain her lean, strong physique? From strength training to Pilates, here’s a look at Stankovic’s go-to workout moves.

She Does Squats

Stankovic does squats to keep herself in shape, as you can see in her Instagram video. Piedmont says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off…Hardwick explains that squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back.”

She Does Lunges

Stankovic is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that lunges are very beneficial to do. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

She Does Cardio

Stankovic likes to do cardio workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video of herself doing fast box jumps in different directions on Instagram. Stankovic captioned it, “Morning cardio challenge.” Cardio exercises have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “When you work your heart and other muscles of your body during cardio exercise, this increases oxygen supply to your whole body, allowing all muscles to work harder and more efficiently. Over time, regular cardio exercise allows your muscles to adapt to an increased workload, making regular activities seem easier.”

She Does Pilates

Stankovic shares a lot of her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight. In some of the stories, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. Pilates is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “One of the reasons Pilates is such a good workout is that it specifically focuses on building core strength.”

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

Kim French in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Real Results" Workout

Learn how she sculpts her powerhouse physique with deadlifts, lunges, squats, and more.

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By Anna BechtelFeb 15, 2025
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Kim French is more than just a personal trainer—she’s a fitness coach who empowers thousands through her Believe App and Instagram workouts. Known for her structured, effective home training plans, she proves that you don’t need a gym full of heavy weights to build serious strength.

In a recent Instagram post, French shared a glimpse of her at-home training, reminding followers that smart training delivers "REAL results." Rocking a sleek two-piece workout set, she showcased some of her go-to exercises, emphasizing that with the right strategy, anyone can see progress.

So what’s in her routine? From deadlifts to hip thrusts, here’s how French sculpts her powerhouse physique.

She Does Deadlifts

French is seen doing deadlifts in her Instagram post. This exercise has a lot of benefits. NASM says, “A Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge pattern that works the hamstrings and glutes. It is a form of deadlift with noticeably less bend in the knee, leading to greater hamstring engagement than traditional deadlifts. The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”

She Does Lunges

Another exercise that French is seen doing in her Instagram post is lunges. NASM says that they are very beneficial. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

She Does Squats

French is seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats are very beneficial. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

French is seen doing hamstring curls in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, hamstring curls are very beneficial. “The seated hamstring curl is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscles in the back of the thigh. As the name implies, the seated hamstring curl targets the hamstring muscles here in the back of the thigh. Strong hamstring muscles help to protect your ligaments in the knee.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

French shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hip thrusts. She captioned it, “Hip Thrusts are no doubt one of the best exercises for building your Glutes but of course with any exercise, the form has to be correct for you to see the maximum benefits…✖️ Feet too far forwards will engage your hamstrings more ✖️ Feet too close to you will engage your quads more ✔️ Feet placed so your calves are vertical will engage your glutes more.”

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