Madeline Brewer is on the beach in her bathing suit. In a new social media post the You season 5 star shows off her gorgeous body and tattoo while soaking up the sun on the shoreline. “looking back,” she captioned the Instagram post, driving her fans wild. “Stop the cuteness,” commented one of her followers. “Slay,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. Dancing
Madeline dances. Here she is pole dancing. “Sarah’s choreo is faaassst and twissstty and my kneeees huuurt but omfg so much fun,” she captioned the post. 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.
2. Hiking
Madeline enjoys hiking. Here she is hiking in Joshua Tree. 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 certain respiratory problems
3. Reading
Madeline is an avid reader. 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.
4. Swimming
Madeline enjoys swimming, especially when she is on vacation. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.
5. Yoga
While struggling with her acting career, at one point Madeline gave up and started taking classes to become a yoga instructor, which she described as a deeply "spiritual" time of her life to Cosmopolitan. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”
