At 52 Sofia Vergara looks better than women half her age. The Colombian-American actress has made it no secret that, unlike some other Hollywood stars, working out is not her passion. “My workout motto is really simple: No pain, no cake!” she once told Shape magazine. How does the star keep her body fit and healthy? Here are the Modern Family actress’ go-to workouts and exercises.
Pilates
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“My go-to workout is a Pilates workout on the Lagree Fitness Megaformer machine,” she told Glamour. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress, and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.”
Personal Trainer Sessions
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Vergara has “a very nice gym in the house, so I don't have any excuses," she told Women’s Health. However, "it's like torture” for her. "I'm in a bad mood two hours before, I'm in a bad mood while I'm doing it, I'm in a bad mood at the end because I have to schedule the next class," she confessed. “We work out at least five times a week for 50 minutes to an hour, depending on her schedule,” her trainer Jennifer Yates, founder of Studio Metamorphosis, told People. “She’s dedicated!”
Lots of Glute Exercises
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“She loves working the [glutes],” Yates told People. “We do a lot of squats and deadlifts and a lunges [on the machine], and we do a lot of things off the machine as well. Recently we’ve been combining some of the heavier weights for the lower body because she’s trying to put a little more mass on, so we’ve been doing a lot of work with kettle bells. She’s really strong!”
Using “Heavier” Weights
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“Speaking of squats, ladies, don’t be afraid to lift weights. It won’t make you bulky, so get that out of your head! Actually, using heavier weights will accentuate all your curves. Toning the shoulders makes your waist look smaller, weighted squats lift and tone your booty, and adding a kettlebell to your ab routine will give you a stronger, flatter midsection – fast! Plus, when you lift a little heavier, you don’t have to do as many reps to see results. That means you don’t need to spend as much time in the gym… and that makes me very happy!” Sofia told People.
Dance Cardio
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“Treadmills and ellipticals get boring fast. And if you’re dreading your cardio time, suddenly 20 minutes feels like two hours – no thanks. I love finding creative new ways to get my heart rate up that don’t involve running or spinning. Dance cardio classes are my current obsession, because there’s nothing better than turning up the music and just letting everything go,” she told People. But really, making cardio easier to knock out is more about finding something you really love. Whether it’s surfing, biking or jumping on trampolines, do something you enjoy. When you have fun during workouts, it’s a lot easier to commit to doing them – and they don’t feel like work.”
Spin Classes
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Vergara also loves to cycle. "I also mix in spinning classes for cardio a couple of times per week," she told Glamour. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.
Yoga
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Sofía also gets her zenon with yoga. “Morning yoga in paradise,” she captioned a photo. 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.”
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