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Social media jump rope sensation Lauren Flymen is showing fans and followers a new skipping routine set to Madonna’s Like a Prayer. Flymen, 32, shared a video of herself wearing a red one-piece workout dress, jumping rope in her yard with headphones on and a black cap. “Fun one 💃🏼 🪢 using my pvc rope (link in bio) 🤓 learn my ways: @fancy.feats app,” she captioned the post. Flymen has made a career out of jumping rope and showing others how to do it—here’s what her wellness regimen looks like.

1. Fitness and Happiness

Flymen started jumping rope during the pandemic lockdowns. “Jump rope turned my life around in lockdown,” she told Get the Gloss. “Not only am I now the fittest I've ever been and in the best shape I've ever been, it gave me a reason to get out of bed when I wasn’t working, it gave me something to focus on, and it gave me the satisfaction of something to work towards with unlocking new skills. It kept me healthy, it connected me with people around the world and gave me a sense of togetherness.”

2. Strength Training

Flymen focused on strength training before she started to jump rope. "My cardiovascular endurance was lacking so it was a slight shock to the system taking up skipping,” she told Get the Gloss. “At first, I couldn't jump for very long without feeling exhausted. I find it so much easier now and my sessions are often up to an hour with little rest. I'd steered clear of cardio for a while because I didn't enjoy it and preferred weight lifting. Before skipping I was lifting weights four times a week so I had a level of fitness from that.”

3. Career Goals

Flymen is thrilled she gets to jump rope for a living. “When I started this, my goals were always just to learn the tricks, and those are still my goals,” she told Muscle and Health. “There are loads of skills I still want to learn. I realized skipping had become more than just a hobby when I went back to work after being furloughed, and it was so difficult to keep on top of everything going on. Shortly after that, I left my job, and now I can call skipping my full-time job, which is amazing.”

4. Sporty Spice

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Flymen has a background in sports and athletics. “I am a sporty person, and I grew up doing dance and sports such as squash, netball, lacrosse and athletics so I guess I'm quite coordinated although, that said, skipping made me feel very uncoordinated at first,” she told Get the Gloss. “It's so much harder than it looks. I'm quite a determined person and hate being rubbish at things so I guess I do pick things up quickly due to this.”

5. Have Fun Working Out

Flymen knows how important it is to find exercise you genuinely enjoy. “The best fitness advice I’ve ever received was to do something you enjoy and enjoy being fit and healthy,” she told Muscle and Health. “If you don’t enjoy it, you won’t be able to sustain it and won’t want to do it every day. So, find something you love doing every day. People should start skipping for the same reason I did because it’s so much fun. And once they get started, they won’t be able to stop.”

Cydney Moreau is a fitness influencer and new mom who is easing back into her workout routine after giving birth. In a recent Instagram video, Moreau showed off her impressive kettlebell workout, wearing black spandex shorts and a cropped black tee, while sharing how she’s returning to her fitness regimen. Moreau has been open about staying active during and after pregnancy, incorporating pregnancy-safe workouts and Pilates into her routine. Now, she’s focusing on light weights and kettlebell exercises to regain her strength. As a busy mom, she’s mastered the art of multitasking, even squeezing in workouts in between daily tasks. Beyond the gym, Moreau loves outdoor activities like playing basketball, keeping her active lifestyle varied and engaging.

1. Kettlebell Workouts

Moreau is showing fans how she’s returning to her schedule after recently having a baby. Wearing black spandex workout shorts and a tight black cropped tee, the new mom showed off her kettlebell workout in an Instagram video with the caption, “Finally back to my regular workout routine. Kettlebell exercises can target many different muscles and be a full-body workout. “Kettlebell training provides a low-impact, full-body workout that strengthens muscles and improves cardiovascular health,” according to Shape.

2. She Uses Light Weights

Wearing a barely there red bikini, Moreau worked out using light weights and captioned her post, “Multitasking as a momma." According to Prevention, using light weights has the following benefits:

-Lowering body fat. “With consistent light lifting, your body will look leaner and more toned, and your clothes will fit better.”

-Preserving muscle mass. “Light lifting can slow the decline.”

-Improve bone density. “Using weights encourages cells to form new bone to offset age-related declines in bone mineral density.”

3. She Did Pregnancy Safe Workouts

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Throughout her pregnancy, the influencer did pregnancy-safe workouts and shared a video of them and a 21-day challenge she completed. “I am 39 weeks pregnant and using the @bodi app for my everyday workouts. The Bodi app is perfect because I can just open up my phone and do a work out wherever I am. I am able to modify the workouts and make sure I stay on track. Let me know if you guys try this work out!”

4. She Does Pilates

Wearing a cute pastel-colored dress with shorts underneath, Moreau showed off her Pilates skills. Pilates is a fitness trend that’s here to stay and one that should not be ignored. According to the Cleveland Clinic, Pilates has several health benefits, including improved muscle tone, flexibility and strength, pain relief, better posture, and balance and coordination. “The nearly century-old practice of Pilates provides a low-impact, full-body workout that could be a great addition to a well-balanced exercise program,” the site stated. “While the research on the health benefits of Pilates isn’t definitive, it suggests Pilates can positively impact your physical and mental health.”

5. She Plays Basketball

In addition to hitting the gym, Moreau enjoys being active outside and playing basketball. Over 450 million people worldwide play basketball, making it one of the most popular sports. Besides burning calories, it’s also a great cardio workout for your heart. According to StyleCraze, “Basketball is one of the best exercises for heart health! Because you keep moving, your heart rate increases. It also helps in building endurance, which is important when you want to make sure that your heart is healthy. It will help lower the risk of stroke and heart disease later in your life.”

Candace Cameron Bure is celebrating in her swimsuit! “He can take a bite outta me any day ❤️! Val and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary 🥂with our boys doing what we love most together; having fun in the sun☀️! Miami baby 🏖 we 💙 you,” she captioned a photo her her and her husband, former hockey star Valeri Bure, as they chilled on a paddleboard. It seems like just yesterday the 46-year-old got married, and she looks ageless. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Candace Cameron Bure 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 Paddleboards

Stand up paddleboarding really works your core, as Bure knows. Try it. “You can SUP just about anywhere and at any level, from elite level athlete racing to beginner classes and personal instruction at local parks. If there’s a body of water, you’re likely to find a SUP workout class or rental company nearby. Or you can buy or rent your own online or at just about any outdoor recreation store,” says ACE Fitness.

2. Exercise Gets Her Endorphins Going

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"Just sweating that out and all those endorphins really help me a lot. I notice a huge difference when I don’t exercise, how much it can affect me mentally and kind of deal with depression," she said, according to Prevention. "That's why I keep going. There are a lot of benefits I get. My mind is most important, and exercise definitely helps that."

3. Health and Fitness Have Always Been a Part of Her Life

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“Health and fitness have always been a big part of my life, even growing up, especially growing up in front of the cameras,” she told Livestrong. “But what changed is I found my enjoyment for health and fitness probably when I hit my thirties. So it was something that was always a part of my life, but it always felt more like a struggle and like, oh, I, I have to go work out today. Or, you know, I can't, I shouldn't eat this, I can't eat this and I should be eating this and it was always kind of a downer in a way. And then it doesn't hurt to be married to a professional athlete so my husband was always very encouraging because fitness obviously has been a huge part of his life and career.”

4. Find the Kinds of Exercises You Love

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“In my thirties, I finally found the types of exercises that I really liked. And then especially having had my children, I felt so many changes in my body and then finding fitness that really worked for me and then made a difference for me physically and mentally was a game changer. Growing up. I always thought, oh, I have to go to a gym and I have to get on the treadmill or the StairMaster. And it was so boring. Like I hated it, but I would just plug away at my 45 minutes on a machine. And then when I found classes, not necessarily at my gym, but like spin class and Pilates and barre class, I realized how much I enjoyed working out with other people. I liked the energy in there and I thought, oh, these are amazing exercises and I'm not bored. And there's great music. And that's what changed everything for me. I also found out how much I loved lifting weights too. That's my favorite thing. Like I love strength training,” she told Livestrong.

5. Work Hard but Slow Down When Necessary

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Candace is spiritual. “Competing on Dancing with the Stars was unquestionably the hardest I’ve ever worked physically,” Candace wrote in her book, Healthy In The Hustle: An Inspirational Wellness Journal. “I had to give it my all because I really didn’t know how to dance. Fortunately, I was paired with a great partner, and I was willing to work my dancing shoes off, and it ended up being a great experience. It turns out, I haven’t always known how to rest either. I’ve needed a strong Partner to walk me through the steps and teach me to flow freely with 'the unforced rhythms of grace.' The one pointer I can give you from DWTS and my journey with Jesus is, follow your Partner's lead. When He tells you to slow down, ease up….”

Jordynne Grace is a wrestler and bodybuilder. She is known for her work with WWE’S NXT. Grace and her fellow wrestler, Ivy Nile, recently met up for a workout session. They shared an Instagram collaboration of their workout. Nile captioned the post, “Gettin’ big with @jordynnegrace.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jordynne Grace stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Lets The Negativity Fuel Her

Grace opened up about dealing with negative comments to Sports Illustrated. She says she uses them as motivation. “I’ve gotten relentless hate about the way I look on social media. I’ve heard I was too big or that I was too short—now I hear that I’m too muscular and I look like a man. I am here to prove that you can do whatever you want to, especially if you use those negative comments as fuel.”

2. She Uses A Stationary Bike

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Grace and Nile use stationary bikes in their video. Penn State PRO Wellness states that using a stationary bike has a lot of benefits. “Riding a stationary exercise bike is an efficient and effective way to burn calories and body fat while strengthening your heart, lungs, and muscles. Compared to some other types of cardio equipment, a stationary bicycle puts less stress on your joints, but it still provides an excellent aerobic workout.”

3. She Does Burpees

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Grace and Nile do burpees in their Instagram post. A Healthier Michigan states that burpees have a lot of benefits. “A burpee is an easy exercise and can be done in almost any location because it involves no workout equipment and only requires a small amount of space. Burpees workout your entire body and are great for building strength and burning calories. Burpees can be added to almost any workout and are also great for conditioning.”

4. She Does Core Workouts

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Grace and Nile make sure to work their core in their Instagram post. They are seen doing things like sit-ups and toe touches. The Mayo Clinic states that core workouts are important. “Your core is the central part of your body. It includes your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. The stomach muscles sometimes are called abs. Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you're on the playing field or doing regular activities. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable core muscles.”

5. She Strength Trains

In her Instagram video, Grace and Nile are seen using kettlebells and doing lateral pulldowns. Strength training has a lot of benefits. The Mayo Clinic states, “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."

Cynthia Rodríguez is living the good life, in her swimsuit. The 37-year-old Mexican actress and singer shared a gorgeous selfie via her Instagram Stories over the weekend, flaunting her flat abs in a bathing suit top as she posed for a photo with her friend. "Disfrutando con mi"—aka "enjoying with my"—friend N Liz Rivera, she captioned it. How does she keep herself so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Cynthia Rodríguez 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 Jumps Rope

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One easy cardio exercise that blasts fat and burns calories? Jump roping. Cynthia has shared videos of her jump rope workout via her Instagram stories. According to her workout video, she does six minutes of jump roping as part of her routine. “As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight, maintain weight loss or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more,” says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Uses a Kettlebell

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Cynthia is a big fan of kettlebell workouts. The great thing about these exercises is they are effective and can be done almost anywhere as long as you have a kettlebell weight. “A kettlebell is a round weight with the handle attached at the top. A kettlebell can be used to do strength training exercises and to help improve grip strength. Kettlebells are available in many sizes,” says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Does Plyometrics

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In one of her Instagram Stories, Cynthia reveals that she does plyometrics. What is the method? It involves using speed and force while doing various movements in order to build muscle. Jump roping, pushups, and other jump squat exercises are a few of the plyometric moves she does.

4. She Adds Weight to All Her Exercises

Cynthia makes sure to maximize the burn of every exercise but adding weight. Whether she is executing the perfect situp, lunges, or squats, you will usually find her holding a freeweight or kettlebell while she does it. “Use hand-held weights to strengthen your upper body. They're available in many weight ranges, and some are adjustable to permit a wide range of resistance,” says the Mayo Clinic.

5. Do Lots of Abwork

Judging from Cynthia’s workout videos, the only secret to her flat abs is doing a lot of abdominal work. Crunches, situps, planks, and bicycle style exercises are all part of her routine. Throw some cardio in, as well. Following a cardio workout plan that has you exercising at 70 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate (during the first week) and 80 to 90 percent of your maximum (during the ensuing weeks) can help you lose weight.