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Paige Hathaway In Workout Gear Shares Alternatives For Lat Pulldowns

No cables? No problem.

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Fitness influencer Paige Hathaway is sharing some fitness advice for people who don’t like using cables at the gym. Hathaway, 36, posted a video of herself wearing gray shorts and a purple sports bra, using weights at the gym for her workout. “My 5 Best Alternatives for Lat Pulldowns — that doesn’t use cables! 😤” she captioned the post. “Grateful for this,” a fan commented. Here’s how the trainer stays fit, happy, and healthy.


1. Life Fitness

Hathaway loves F45 workouts. “I was brought into F45… and I love it,” she told The Daily Telegraph. “It’s just for everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been working out for a really long time, or if it’s day one. It’s all functional movements. So it’s like when you’re picking up your kids, or you’re putting your suitcase in an airplane locker — it’s the functional movements you use every single day. I call it life fitness.”

2. Lots of Protein

Hathaway makes sure to get enough protein in her diet. “Prepping HIGH PROTEIN meals ensures you have nutritious, balanced food ready for the week,” she captioned an Instagram post. “It helps control portions, track calories, and avoid unhealthy choices. Consistent meal prep supports muscle growth, weight management, saves time, reduces stress, and lets you focus on other important aspects of life. I highly recommend it!✨💪🏼”

3. Pescatarian Diet

Hathaway follows a pescatarian diet. “I did it for my own health reasons. I was having digestive issues, and I was trying to find a way to holistically solve it,” she told The Daily Telegraph. “And so it fixed ­itself and so I’ve been doing it ever since. That’s one thing I always say — living a healthy lifestyle with a healthy diet, it shouldn’t be something you dread every day, it should be something that works for you and fits into your lifestyle. That’s what gives you longevity and the ability to stick to it.”

4. Staying Accountable

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Hathaway says accountability is what people need to stay focused on their fitness goals. “Accountability is key,” she told The Daily Telegraph. “People ask me how I stay motivated in life, and my answer is to find yourself a motivation partner. It’s super important. It’s why ­people go to the gym maybe once a week or once a month, because they don’t have accountability.”

5. Alternatives For Lat Pulldowns

Here are Hathaway’s 5 best alternatives for lat pulldowns:

💪🏼 ONE-ARM DUMBBELL ROWS:

Target lats to define back & enhance unilateral strength.

💪🏼 GOOD OL FASHION PULL-UPS:

A love-hate that builds upper body strength and muscle coordination.

💪🏼 BARBELL PENDLAY ROWS:

Strengthen the entire back, core, hamstrings & promotes better posture.

💪🏼 DUMBBELL PULLOVER:

Challenging chest & back movement also enhances core & shoulder flexibility.

💪🏼 BARBELL INVERTED ROWS:

Strengthens the upper back & biceps, while improving posture!

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Triathlete Gwen Jorgensen Does "Lat Pulls"

Dive into her strength training routine and swimming tips in a new post.

Gwen Jorgensen the Final Women Stage 1 event at the World Triathlon.
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Gwen Jorgensen, a professional triathlete and Olympic gold medalist, is known for her dedication to peak performance. Balancing life as a working mom and athlete, Jorgensen has mastered the art of efficient training. In a recent Instagram post, she showcased her favorite strength exercises using a home gym system, captioned, “As a working mom fitting in all my training is hard. Thankfully last year I got a @majorfitness_global All-in-One Training System that allows me to do my entire strength routine from the comfort of my home.” From lat pulldowns to deadlifts, Jorgensen demonstrates how she maintains her competitive edge while juggling a busy lifestyle.

She Strength Trains

Jorgensen likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. In her Instagram video, she is seen using a landmine to do exercises. Jorgensen talked about strength training in the post’s caption. “Landmine rows - this helps develop back muscles for core strength and swimming power. Make sure to not have your elbows go too wide.”

She Does Lateral Pulldowns

Gwen Jorgensen is seen doing lateral pulldowns.

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In her Instagram video, Jorgensen is seen doing lateral pulldowns. She talked about what she loves about the exercise in the caption. “Lat Pulls - a staple to help with my swimming. I make sure to set my shoulders in ‘their back pocket’ before pulling down.” According to Piedmont, pulldowns have a lot of health benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability.”

She Does Deadlifts

Gwen Jorgensen is seen doing deadlifts.

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Another strength training exercise that Jorgensen likes to do is deadlifts. She is seen doing them in her Instagram video, and talked about the benefits of them in the caption. “Deadlift - I do some sort of deadlift in every strength workout. It develops glute strength for running and biking.” NASM states that deadlifts have other benefits. “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.”

She Does Pullups

Gwen Jorgensen is seen doing pull-ups.

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Jorgensen is also seen doing pull-ups in her Instagram post. She wrote in the caption, “Pull ups - another favorite exercise for gaining strength in the pool. Try to engage your scapula (put those shoulders in the back pocket again!) and try not to use momentum to get you up. Start with a band around your foot and the bar for assisted pull ups (probably what I should be doing!)”

She Swims

Jorgensen likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing laps. In the caption, she shared her secrets for improving swimming technique. “Swimming can feel awkward after taking some time off, but it’s a great time to get back to the basics. Have someone video you from the side and top (and underwater if you have a fancy camera). Look for these mistakes from above: 1) Your arms crossing over the centerline is inefficient. 2) Too wide or too narrow of an entry can minimize the efficiency of an early vertical forearm (think high elbow- I often think of a myself as a puppet and someone is pulling my elbow up with a puppet string to help with an early vertical forearm) 3) Rotation should be equal on both sides and enough to power your stroke without strain on the shoulder. Once you can see your mistakes, incorporate drills into your warm up to correct any imbalances. The offseason is a great time to make corrections. You will often get slower before faster as your body gains strength in the new and improved form.”

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Triathlete Gwen Jorgensen Does "Lat Pulls"

Dive into her strength training routine and swimming tips in a new post.

Gwen Jorgensen the Final Women Stage 1 event at the World Triathlon.
Neil Baynes/Getty Images
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Gwen Jorgensen, a professional triathlete and Olympic gold medalist, is known for her dedication to peak performance. Balancing life as a working mom and athlete, Jorgensen has mastered the art of efficient training. In a recent Instagram post, she showcased her favorite strength exercises using a home gym system, captioned, “As a working mom fitting in all my training is hard. Thankfully last year I got a @majorfitness_global All-in-One Training System that allows me to do my entire strength routine from the comfort of my home.” From lat pulldowns to deadlifts, Jorgensen demonstrates how she maintains her competitive edge while juggling a busy lifestyle.

She Strength Trains

Jorgensen likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. In her Instagram video, she is seen using a landmine to do exercises. Jorgensen talked about strength training in the post’s caption. “Landmine rows - this helps develop back muscles for core strength and swimming power. Make sure to not have your elbows go too wide.”

She Does Lateral Pulldowns

Gwen Jorgensen is seen doing lateral pulldowns.

Gwen Jorgensen/Instagram

In her Instagram video, Jorgensen is seen doing lateral pulldowns. She talked about what she loves about the exercise in the caption. “Lat Pulls - a staple to help with my swimming. I make sure to set my shoulders in ‘their back pocket’ before pulling down.” According to Piedmont, pulldowns have a lot of health benefits. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back. This muscle promotes good posture and spinal stability.”

She Does Deadlifts

Gwen Jorgensen is seen doing deadlifts.

Gwen Jorgensen/Instagram

Another strength training exercise that Jorgensen likes to do is deadlifts. She is seen doing them in her Instagram video, and talked about the benefits of them in the caption. “Deadlift - I do some sort of deadlift in every strength workout. It develops glute strength for running and biking.” NASM states that deadlifts have other benefits. “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.”

She Does Pullups

Gwen Jorgensen is seen doing pull-ups.

Gwen Jorgensen/Instagram

Jorgensen is also seen doing pull-ups in her Instagram post. She wrote in the caption, “Pull ups - another favorite exercise for gaining strength in the pool. Try to engage your scapula (put those shoulders in the back pocket again!) and try not to use momentum to get you up. Start with a band around your foot and the bar for assisted pull ups (probably what I should be doing!)”

She Swims

Jorgensen likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing laps. In the caption, she shared her secrets for improving swimming technique. “Swimming can feel awkward after taking some time off, but it’s a great time to get back to the basics. Have someone video you from the side and top (and underwater if you have a fancy camera). Look for these mistakes from above: 1) Your arms crossing over the centerline is inefficient. 2) Too wide or too narrow of an entry can minimize the efficiency of an early vertical forearm (think high elbow- I often think of a myself as a puppet and someone is pulling my elbow up with a puppet string to help with an early vertical forearm) 3) Rotation should be equal on both sides and enough to power your stroke without strain on the shoulder. Once you can see your mistakes, incorporate drills into your warm up to correct any imbalances. The offseason is a great time to make corrections. You will often get slower before faster as your body gains strength in the new and improved form.”

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Influencer Gabriella Abutbol in Two-Piece Workout Gear "Shares Some Workouts"

She shares her top workouts, including pulldowns, squats, and RDLs.

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Gabriella Abutbol, a fitness influencer and activewear entrepreneur, keeps her followers motivated by regularly sharing her fitness routines on Instagram. In a recent post, Abutbol showed off her favorite upper body and strength training exercises, from lateral pulldowns to bicep curls and chin-ups. With a passion for fitness and her own activewear line, Gabriella's approach to working out is both empowering and effective, inspiring her fans to stay fit and strong. Here’s a breakdown of her go-to exercises and why they are so effective.


1. She Does Lateral Pulldowns

In her Instagram post, Abutbol is seen doing lateral pulldowns. According to Piedmont, these are very effective. “The lat pulldown is a fantastic exercise to strengthen the latissimus dorsi muscle, the broadest muscle in your back, which promotes good postures and spinal stability. Form is crucial when performing a lat pulldown to prevent injury and reap the best results.”

2. She Enjoys Working Out

Abutbol enjoys working out. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Bikini abs. Someone asked me why I act 22 & why I’m so obsessed with working out so much (a hater from a burner account, becuz obviously a keyboard warrior can’t show their b*tch a$$ self. But anyways I’ll tell ya… I workout so I can age backwards😌 also… I own an activewear business @shopgea.co fitness IS my business. Enjoy the workouts. much love.”

3. She Works Her Abs

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Abutbol has amazing abs, and she makes sure to do a lot of exercises to maintain them. She shared some of her go-tos in the caption of the previous Instagram video. “✌🏼😘3-4 sets x 12-15 reps. 1. reverse crunch 2. leg lowers 3. flutter kicks 4. Teaser.” The Mayo Clinic reports that ab 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.”

4. She Does Squats

Abutbol shared some of her go-to lower body exercises in this Instagram video. In it, she is seen doing squats. According to Piedmont, squats are very effective. “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…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. A squat has more overall benefits than, say, a bicep curl, which strengthens an isolated area.”

5. She Does RDLs

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Abutbol is also seen doing RDLs in the previous Instagram video. ACE Fitness reports that the exercise has a lot of benefits. “The Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a traditional barbell lift used to develop the strength of the posterior chain muscles, including the erector spinae, gluteus maximus, hamstrings and adductors. When done correctly, the RDL is an effective exercise that helps strengthen both the core and the lower body with one move. Unlike the traditional barbell deadlift and other quad-dominant exercises such as leg presses, which place significant loads on the anterior portion of the knees, the RDL focuses most of the physical work on the muscles responsible for extending the hip and the knee from the posterior.”

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Meagan Good is breaking a sweat in her workout clothes. In a new social media post, the Harlem star shows off her incredible body in leggings and a sports bra as she executes a variety of strength and weight training exercises at the gym. “Oh hello 2024 …” she captioned the Instagram video. “Well let me get in the gym because sista body is tight and right!” commented one of her followers. “Superherooooooo,” added singer JoJo. How does Meagan achieve her amazing figure? “I work with my trainer Augustina about four to five times a week for 45 minutes a day. We start out on the treadmill and then we do a lot of exercises using my own body weight. My favorite workouts are anything having to do with making my waistline trimmer and toned. My least favorite is any type of pushup! Everybody wants lightning in a bottle, and while healthy things in a bottle do help, you have to do the work to get the results you really want,” Meagan previously told Black Doctor about her approach to exercise. Celebwell has all the details about her “very heavy core” workout.


1. Reverse Cable Wood Chops

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According to Kendra Gamble, HIT Fitness Training, Huntingdon Valley, PA, NPTI Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritional Consultant, the first exercise in Meagan’s routine is reverse cable wood chops. This is “excellent core exercise and works the obliques in rotation as well as the hips if done right, which she is,” she explains.

2. Chest Press with Legs Elevated

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Next up, Meagan does a chest press with legs elevated/floating, a “super challenging core exercise but again very excellent for the core,” says Gamble. She does note that amateurs should probably skip this one, as it is better for “a little bit more advanced gym goers but also excellent for the chest as well.”

3. Romanian Deadlift with Kettlebell

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The third exercise? An RDL, or Romanian deadlift with a kettlebell, “one of the most top exercises for working the hamstrings (back of legs) and glutes (butt),” says Gamble. “It looks like she is more hamstring biased because her knees are a little straighter.”

4. Starfish Crunches

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Meagan also does starfish crunches, “another good core exercise,” she says. This is a great ab workout that you can do at home without weights, she adds.

5. Cable Crunches

Meagan also does a cable crunch variation. “Cable crunches work the actual abs muscles that are usually the ones visible to the eye with low body fat percentage,” she explains.

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Fitness influencer Paige Hathaway is modeling a bunch of new workout outfits and asking her 3.5 million followers what they think. Hathaway, 36, included pictures of herself wearing one-piece black workout gear, plus another of herself wearing two-piece black workout gear that emphasized her incredibly strong and toned physique. “Which photo is your favorite?” she captioned the post. “All beautiful in different ways,” a fan commented. Here’s how the trainer stays fit, healthy, and happy.


1. F45 Training

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Hathaway is a global ambassador for F45, something she feels strongly about. “Being a personal trainer myself, I find there are a lot of excuses for why people do not go to the gym: they are intimidated, they don’t know what to do, they don’t have any accountability, there are so many reasons,” she told Women’s Health. “The one thing I love about F45 is that they kind of crush all your excuses. It’s super innovative and there are screens on the wall showing you what to do.”

2. Pescatarian Diet With Lots of Carbs

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Hathaway enjoys a pescatarian diet. “So in the morning, I do a bean burrito with like some avocado, or a plant-protein smoothie,” she told Women’s Health. “I do a lot of carbs – I believe in good carbs, like rice and sweet potato and vegetables. I also eat a lot of fish and have two protein smoothies a day. Other than that, it’s pretty simple: just fish, vegetables and carbs.”

3. Phenomenal Results

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Hathaway does at least five F45 sessions a week. “It's a completely different style of workout to any class you'll find out there; the principle is to maximize your output with the most efficient and effective workout possible,” she told Who What Wear. “The Tabata/HIIT/interval style of training paired with functional movements continuously with ‘max on’ periods (generally around 30 to 40 seconds) interspersed with rest periods (between 10 and 20 seconds) is what really makes me sweat and see phenomenal results!"

4. No Burpees Please!

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Hathaway loves strength training and can’t stand burpees. “Monday, Wednesday and Friday is cardio, Tuesday and Thursday is strength training and weekends are a combination,” she told Women’s Health. “I love HIIT and strength training so if I had to choose my favorite days, it would be the weekend.”

5. Self-Care

Hathaway takes a full day off from training once a week. "I see a chiropractor on a weekly basis because good spine health is what keeps your body functioning properly!” she told Who What Wear. “I go in for some corrective scoliosis work paired with some spine rejuvenation. I also think it's very important for active people to get a deep tissue massage at least once a month. Massages decrease acute inflammation caused by overuse of muscles and are helpful in decreasing stiffness, pain, and inflammation."

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

Kristin shares a Zucchini Almond Butter Blondies recipe

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

Chopped salad with beets, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, egg, romaine, cheese, chicken

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

She Shared Her Eye Makeup Trick

Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”

Brandi Glanville at "The Traitors" New York Press Junket
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Brandi Glanville has never been one to hold back, whether on reality TV or her unfiltered podcast. Best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the US and UK versions of Celebrity Big Brother, and The Traitors, Glanville always speaks her mind. Her podcast, Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, recently stirred up some drama when she called out Real Housewives stars for struggling on The Traitors and suggested the show stop casting them. Many fans saw this as subtle shade toward Phaedra Parks, who excelled in the previous season.

Beyond the headlines, Glanville has shared glimpses into her personal wellness routine, from skincare secrets to unconventional self-care methods. Here’s a look at how she stays feeling and looking her best.

She Uses Eye Patches

Brandi Glanville is seen wearing eye patches

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One thing that Glanville does to take care of her skin is use under-eye patches. In this Instagram post, she revealed the brand she used on Celebrity Big Brother. Glanville captioned it, “One of the #1 questions we get from fans since leaving #bigbrother is what brand of under eye patches were we wearing constantly on the show...The answer is @peterthomasrothofficial!! They are amaze! #ThanksMarissa 💋 (Blogging about all the products, will be posting on @bbeautyunfltrd soon).”

She Walks

Brandi is seen walking her dog

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Glanville likes to walk her dogs to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her pup walking in Los Angeles. Glanville captioned the post, “On our way to do some podcasting.” Harvard Health says that walking is very beneficial. “Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.”

She Has A Dog

Brandi Glanville's rescue pup

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As you can see from the previous Instagram post, Glanville has pet dogs. And according to Harvard Health, this can be beneficial. “A growing body of solid research shows that owning a dog can: provide companionship, help you be more active, make kids calmer, more secure, and more responsible, improve the lives of older individuals, help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life, make you more social and less isolated, ease stress.”

She Worked With A Breath Coach

Brandi Glanville arrives at the grand opening of Villa Azur Las Vegas in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Las Vegas

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Glanville revealed to Us Weekly that she works with a breath coach to help with her mental health. “I’m still doing cosmetic stuff, but at the same time trying to fix myself. I eat better and breathe and actually exercise. I’m getting there. I just started with this journey, but I can actually do things. My body can do things now that I couldn’t do five years ago.”

She Uses CellSound

Glanville revealed to People that she used the CellSound treatment on her stomach. "I mean, to be honest, I haven't worn a crop top in years, and I literally feel comfortable going out in a crop top, which is so bizarre," she says. "Not that I feel like everyone should do that, but I can go work out with a crop top on and not feel like I have my mommy stomach and I shouldn't sit down. So it's definitely empowered me in that aspect."