Scary Spice Mel B In Workout Gear Shares “Go-To” Workout Routine

Spice Girl Mel B (real name Melanie Brown) is showing fans what her typical exercise routine looks like. The 48-year-old singer shared a video of herself wearing leggings and a sports bra, doing an at-home workout that included jumping rope, weights, and cardio. “My go-to workout routine for when I need to clear my mind 💪 for me it’s as much about physical health as it is mental! I’ll be sharing more of my favorite workouts over the next few weeks as well as my recovery training which includes some much needed self-care 💚,” she captioned the post. Here’s what Mel’s wellness and fitness regimen looks like.

1. Back In Spice Girl Shape

Mel B does weight training sessions twice a week as well as lots of walking and hiking. “The main thing for me is doing like really good weightlifting and having my form correct,” she told Women’s Health. “And that can really change your body shape - and change, like, how your muscles and how your skin firms up, which is what I've done. And then I feel like this time round - because it is more of like part of my lifestyle - I’ve really got to reap the benefits of it because I feel like I've got way more energy. I feel like my body is now looking like it did when I first was in the Spice Girls. So, I'm kind of getting back to basics again, both physically and mentally.”

2. Ice Baths

Mel B is a big fan of regular ice baths. “The thought behind it is that by putting yourself into a really stressful situation and controlling your breathing, you can send signals to your body to tell it that you're actually not in a stressful situation and you're okay,” she told Glamour. “So you don't go into flight-or-fight mode. You can sit in an ice bath and breathe really calmly. Your body benefits so much; it makes your blood circulation healthier, lowers the risk for heart failure. It gets all your toxins out and it just gives you that vitality.”

3. Love the Skin You’re In

Mel B’s best advice to her daughters is not to get too swept up in social media imagery. “I got brought up the same way that I'm bringing my kids up,” she told Glamour. “You have to feel good about yourself. You have to love the skin that you're in. And if you don't like something about yourself, if you can't physically change it, you just have to learn to love it. You have to absolutely learn to love yourself. It's the classic saying, love yourself before anybody else could even begin to love you.”

4. Confident Campaign

Mel B is thrilled about the results of her partnership with clothing brand Pour Moi. “I love working the Own Your Confidence campaign with Pour Moi, it’s all about feeling fabulous, feeling confident and celebrating women of all shapes, sizes and ages,” she told Women’s Health. “It’s about being real, not being edited and not taking ourselves too seriously. I love that it was a collaborative experience - it was my idea to include my mum and my daughter at the shoot and we had so much fun!” I love their lingerie and swimwear and how it makes me feel."

5. Meditation and Healing

Mel B is an advocate for women who have survived abusive relationships, and says she has never felt happier. “Obviously, I’m still on my healing path and it’s going to be an ongoing thing,” she told Miami Living. “Just taking care of myself, meditating, doing my reiki and eating well. I actually couldn’t be happier right now. I know there are more happier times to come, but right now I’m in a really good place and it’s taken me a long time to even get to this place, so I’m thankful.”

Happy birthday Mel B! The Spice Girl celebrated the big day by posting a reel of herself modeling a variety of swimsuits and bikinis, proving she is simply getting better and fitter with age. “48 and Enjoying life to the fullest whoop whoop,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mel B 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. Core Workouts

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Mel B works hard to get those amazing ab muscles. “You can really give your core a good workout in as little as 15 minutes,” she says. “I’ll just get down and work the abs really hard with a mix of sit-ups, planks and some exercises with the medicine ball.”

2. Protein, Vegetables, and Healthy Fats

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Mel B enjoys a diet rich in healthy fats and vegetables. “I keep it simple,” she says. “For breakfast I’ll whip up a quick smoothie with coconut water, greek yogurt, and whatever fruit I have around me, like banana and blueberries and granola. I’ll have some dark rye avocado toast for lunch with a leafy green salad and grilled chicken for dinner with some stir-fry veggies. I snack on a mix of Brazil nuts, almonds and fruit throughout the day and try to keep my chocolate intake to two squares after dinner every other day.”

3. Early Morning Workouts

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Mel B likes getting her workouts out of the way before the day gets too busy. “Workout first, either a sweaty gym session or a run followed by a heap of water and a good breakfast,” she says. “The earlier the better. If I can get my workout done by 7am, I feel great for the rest of the day. Sometimes I don't manage before taking the girls to school so I do that after.”

4. Protecting Her Skin

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Mel B makes a point of protecting her skin from the sun. “I've always tried to look after my skin,” she says. “When working with makeup artists, they always give me tips. I'm always interested in skincare because it is so important. I started working on my skin right before the show [Special Forces: World's Toughest Test] because [we were filming in Jordan]. I wanted to ensure I had a great sun protector and cleanser. Even though we were in the desert, I wanted to stick to a routine because we weren't wearing any makeup on the show.”

5. Bikram Yoga

Mel B isn’t the biggest fan of yoga, but admits it does have benefits for her wellness. “I really want to love yoga, but I just love high intensity workouts way too much,” she says. “The more I sweat the better! Yoga is a bit too slow for me. But saying that, whilst doing Broadway I did a 60 mins Bikram yoga class that not only prepared my body for the two and a half our Broadway show, but also warmed up my vocal cords.”

Victoria Beckham is revealing one of her workout secrets. The former Spice Girls singer and fashion mogul shared an Instagram story on Friday, revealing the exact workout move responsible for her incredibly toned back. What is it and how are other ways Posh keeps herself so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Victoria Beckham 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 Uses the TRX System

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In the video shared to her Instagram stories, Victoria can be seen perfectly executing a TRX pull up with the TRX Suspension Training System, in her home gym. “Enjoying my new strength training cycle,” she captioned the clip. “Finishing the week strong with some TRX pulls. It's about the arms and the butt people! Kisses @mrbobbyrich, you kill me every day.”

2. She Works Out Daily

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In an interview with The Guardian’s Weekend magazine, Victoria revealed that exercise is a daily habit and is “a really positive thing” for her. “It’s part of who I am now, and I really enjoy it. That was a big part of why I wanted to work with Reebok – I had very specific ideas about the workout clothes that I wanted to wear and couldn’t find,” she explained.

3. She Works Out Two Hours Per Day

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Victoria’s workouts aren’t just hard, they are long. According to the star, she exercises for a whopping two hours per day, but spreads them out, detailing them to The Guardian. First, she runs a 7k on the treadmill bright and early at 6am, which she describes as “a mix of uphill fast walking, jogging, running.” Next up, she works out with her trainer, “30 minutes legs, 30 minutes arms, toning and conditioning, then loads of planks and that kind of thing for my core.”

4. She Watches TV While She Exercises

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Television keeps Victoria motivated during her cardio sessions. “That’s the only time I watch TV – boxsets, documentaries – so I look forward to that,” she revealed to The Guardian.

5. She Is Disciplined About Her Diet

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Victoria doesn’t mess around when it comes to food. “I am very, very disciplined in the way that I work out, in what I eat. That’s how I’m happiest,” she told The Guardian. “I expect a lot from my body – I’m 44, I’ve got four kids, I work a lot, I travel. For me to do all that, I have to eat healthily and work out.”

6. She Does The Tracy Anderson Method

Victoria is one of many celebrities who are obsessed with the Tracy Anderson Method, a dance inspired workout available in her studios and also online.

7. Here Is Her Ab Workout

In 2020, Victoria shared a video of Tracy Anderon demonstrating her go-to ab workout, which includes standing sequences and more traditional, crunch-inspired compound moves, all completed in the trainer’s trademark dance-inspired style.

Elisa Pecini is pontificating about the importance of nutrition in her workout gear. In a new social media post the IFBB champ exercises and discusses why it’s crucial to fuel your body with healthy food. “In the intense routine of workouts, cardio, work, keeping up with nutrition is essential. Having healthy, practical options makes it a lot easier to focus on what really matters. This is why having ready, balanced meals always on hand makes all the difference to my performance,” she writes in the Instagram video. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Her Go-To Glute Workout

Pecini shared her favorite glute workout with Muscle & Fitness:

• Machine Hip Abduction: 5 x 15 — Pecini adds a loop band just above her knees.
• Smith Machine Reverse Lunge: 3 x 15 — Pecini performs these with her front foot elevated.
• Landmine Sumo Deadlift: 4 x 12
• Machine Weighted Glute Bridge: 4 x 12
• Straight-leg Cable Glute Kickback: 4 x 12

2. Here Is Everything You Need to Know About Her Diet

“My diet changes several times during preparation but these are minor adjustments. It is composed of carbohydrates: rice, oats. Proteins: chicken, fish, egg white, whey protein and sometimes red meat. And lipids like avocado, nuts, peanut butter, olive oil,” Elisa told Mo Marketplace, “What changes in my off-season and pre-contest diet are the quantities as the foods are basically the same. In the off-season, I have 1 free meal a week, and most of the time it's a hamburger, but my favorite dish is to go to a good restaurant and eat grilled salmon with black rice and vegetables without having to weigh the food. I use supplements in my diets like whey protein, bcaa, glutamine, l carnitine, caffeine, pre-workout and all I use are from NewMillen because it’s the brand I know and trust, I don’t like to risk what I don’t know. In pre-contest 1200 to 1500 and off-season 2300kcal per day.”

3. Her Go-To Should Workout

Here is Elisa’s go-to shoulder workout, she revealed to Muscle & Fitness.

• Standing Shoulder Abduction: Sets: 7, Reps: 12
• Seated Unilateral Shoulder Abduction: Sets: 3, Reps: 12
• Arnold Press: Sets: 3, Reps: 12
• Dumbbell Front Raise: Sets: 3, Reps: 12
• Upright Row: Sets: 3, Reps: 12
• Dumbbell Crucifix Hold: Sets: 3, Reps: To failure

4. Only One Rest Day Per Week

“I train 6 days a week. My rest day is on the seventh day which is usually on Sundays. My training routine for the week varies a lot according to the competition phase, at the moment it looks like this: shoulder, buttocks, back, shoulder, buttock, and chest,” she told Mo Marketplace. “I always vary my workouts and never repeat the same workout, I always like the various stimuli, do slow, focused exercises, sometimes use a drop set, sometimes use more load but always maintaining the quality of movement and amplitude, for me variations in a workout are very important.”

5. Cardio

Elisa finishes off her workout by walking. “My cardio is always after the 30-minute workout I like to do with the treadmill at a moderate speed(a brisk walk),” she said. 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.

Mel B, the Spice Girl and TV personality, is all about relaxing. Her place of choice to go? By the water. Mel posted a new photo on Instagram of herself lounging by an outdoor pool, overlooking the ocean. She wore a leopard print bathing suit, an homage to her days as “Scary Spice” in the group, The Spice Girls. Mel captioned the photo, “A few moments of peace will always go a long way god me!!! Thank you.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mel B 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 Love For Herself

In an interview with Women Health AU, Mel was asked about her wellness routine, and what advice she would give to others. She answered that having love for yourself is the first step. “Well it really comes down to loving and respecting yourself. Once you get yourself there mentally, it’s easy to respect your body through healthy eating and exercise.”

2. She Does 15 Minute Core Workouts

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Mel has a busy schedule, which means that she doesn’t always have time to do intense workouts. However, she tells Women Health that she likes to do quick workouts, specifically for her core. “You can really give your core a good workout in as little as 15 minutes. I’ll just get down and work the abs really hard with a mix of sit-ups, planks and some exercises with the medicine ball.”

3. She Starts Her Day Early

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Mel also tells Women Health that she likes to wake up early, as she gets more done each day. She says that she likes to do a workout at this time. “I’ve learnt to embrace early mornings. Once you get over getting up in the dark, you realise it’s a beautiful time when the kids are still in bed! I’ll smash out a workout before 7am and will then get on to my mum duties for the day.”

4. She Switches Up Her Workouts

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Mel tells Women Health that she likes to change up her workouts. She says that this helps her stay motivated and interested in working out. “I stay motivated by keeping my workouts interesting. If you hate what you’re doing, you’re never going to feel motivated so do what works for you and keep switching it up so it never gets boring. Just know seeing results takes time and it’s all about maintaining your workout routine whatever it is.”

5. She Keeps Her Snacks Healthy

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Mel broke down her daily diet and favorite healthy foods to Body & Soul. She says that she likes to snack on healthy options each day. “I snack on a mix of Brazil nuts, almonds and fruit throughout the day and try to keep my chocolate intake to two squares after dinner every other day,” she said. “I’m always carrying around fruit and nuts! If I’m really organised I’ll slice up some veggies and make up a tahini dip to take with me, too.”