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Stella Banderas Shows Off Amazing Body as She is “So Beautiful” with Atherton Johnson 

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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Stella Banderas is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snaps. The daughter of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas shows off her gorgeous body in a bathing suit along with pal Atherton Johnson in one of her latest social media posts, a curated collection of Instagram photos from a recent vacation. “So beautiful,” commented one of her followers. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Stella Banderas stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Creates a “Safe Space” for Herself to “Find Balance”

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Banderas maintains that her mother has helped her find mental balance. “She’s taught me the importance of creating a safe space for myself in order to find balance and feel grounded. I think it’s through this authenticity that it becomes easier for creativity to be experienced,” she told Vogue.

2. Perfume Is Part of Her Self-Care Routine

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Banderas also maintains that her mother helped her connect to nature, which inspired her to create her own sustainable fragrances. “Seeing her relationship to scent and touch and making a beautiful space for herself, I found love in the same ritual of self-care,” she told Vogue.

3. She Swims and Snorkles

Stella, who spent most of her childhood between California and Malaga, Spain, loves the ocean. You can find her swimming and snorkeling whenever she is near a body of water. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

4. She Hikes

Stella also enjoys walking and hiking with her dogs. “We hike sometimes,” she captioned a photo. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between,” says the National Parks Service. Some of the physical benefits include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.

5. She Has a “Higher Power”

Stella also has a connection with a God of her own understanding. “My mother has always emphasized the importance of having a good, loving relationship with myself,” she told Vogue. “One way of doing this was by encouraging me to have sort of an open dialogue with my higher self, or God, or the universe. She often says ‘ask for wisdom.’”

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Stella Banderas is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snaps. The daughter of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas shows off her gorgeous body in a bathing suit along with pal Atherton Johnson in one of her latest social media posts, a curated collection of Instagram photos from a recent vacation. “So beautiful,” commented one of her followers. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Stella Banderas stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Creates a “Safe Space” for Herself to “Find Balance”

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Banderas maintains that her mother has helped her find mental balance. “She’s taught me the importance of creating a safe space for myself in order to find balance and feel grounded. I think it’s through this authenticity that it becomes easier for creativity to be experienced,” she told Vogue.

2. Perfume Is Part of Her Self-Care Routine

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Banderas also maintains that her mother helped her connect to nature, which inspired her to create her own sustainable fragrances. “Seeing her relationship to scent and touch and making a beautiful space for herself, I found love in the same ritual of self-care,” she told Vogue.

3. She Swims and Snorkles

Stella, who spent most of her childhood between California and Malaga, Spain, loves the ocean. You can find her swimming and snorkeling whenever she is near a body of water. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

4. She Hikes

Stella also enjoys walking and hiking with her dogs. “We hike sometimes,” she captioned a photo. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between,” says the National Parks Service. Some of the physical benefits include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.

5. She Has a “Higher Power”

Stella also has a connection with a God of her own understanding. “My mother has always emphasized the importance of having a good, loving relationship with myself,” she told Vogue. “One way of doing this was by encouraging me to have sort of an open dialogue with my higher self, or God, or the universe. She often says ‘ask for wisdom.’”

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20 Fit Figures of Latina Actresses

Here’s how they stay in shape.

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Step into the world of 20 Fit Figures of Latina Actresses, where these talented and inspiring women share their secrets to staying healthy, fit, and happy. From meditation to juice cleanses, from intense workouts to body positivity, each actress has a unique approach to self-care. Ana de Armas finds solace in meditation, while Eva Longoria makes working out a priority in her busy schedule. Gina Rodriguez emphasizes the importance of body positivity, and America Ferrera loves moving her body every day. Get a glimpse into the lives of these remarkable women as they share their wellness routines and insights, inspiring us all to embrace a healthier lifestyle.


1. Ana de Armas

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Ana de Armas is extremely busy, so she makes time to relax. “I do meditate,” she revealed to Vogue. “I like it very much. When you start doing it and you're consistent with it, you realise how much it helps with all the things that come up for you. It's been a very intense year for everybody and I thought that it was important to figure out a way in which I could create space to take time for myself to think, meditate, feel good and healthy.”

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2. Eva Longoria

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Eva Longoria has a busy schedule, but she doesn’t let this stop her from working out. She tells Vogue that she makes working out a priority, and always fits it into her schedule. “You waste more time than you think. People say ‘I don’t have time to work out, I don’t have time to do this.’ When you just commit to it and you all of a sudden prioritize you realize, ‘Oh wait, I did have time.’ When I started to get my master’s degree it was like Monday and Wednesday nights from 7pm to 10pm at night and it was after Desperate Housewives so I would drive to school from the set and everybody was like, ‘How do you have time?’ and I just said ‘Well, I don’t know, Monday and Fridays are for school’.”

3. Gina Rodriguez

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Gina Rodriguez is all about body positivity. She opened up about the importance of this in an interview with Shape. "I think body positivity is important because it frees up a lot of worrying and a lot of stress we spend on it daily. Instead, put all that time and energy into doing the things you want to do and making your dreams come true."

4. America Ferrera

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For America Ferrera, exercise is something she enjoys doing, and something she does on a regular basis. "I love moving my body,” she told People. “I try [to work out] once a day. I think my relationship to moving my body and working out has really evolved, and I'm in a place where I just want to enjoy it. I want to have fun, I want to move because I can, because it feels good, and because it always makes my day better after I've done that."

5. Karla Souza

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Karla Souza shared some of her beauty secrets and favorite products in an interview with Glamour. “I finally found a shea butter balm called Liha from Thirteen Lune,” she said. “It's a Black- and brown-owned company, everything is clean, and it comes from West Africa. You can put it on your face, on your hair, on your body, etc. But the trick for me is to put it on in the shower because the hot water helps make it easier to apply all over since it's so thick. It helps with stretch marks, too.”

6. Daniella Alonso

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In a 2015 interview with Felix Magazine, Daniella Alonso talked about how she approaches her career. “I’ve grown a lot,” she says. “And with experience comes getting better. I don’t care as much about what people think, whether it’s right or wrong. Before, I wanted it to be perfect. I give myself more freedom now to make mistakes and not be perfect.”

7. Eiza Gonzalez

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Eiza Gonzalez talked about her wellness and beauty routine in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. "I'm a health freak and I like to give back to my body. Doing my beauty routine regimen in the morning and night is like a way to say 'thank you for everything you do for me' to my body. Working out and giving blood flow to my legs is saying 'thank you for allowing me to walk around.’”

8. Dania Ramirez

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Dania Ramirez shared some of her fitness secrets with BET. “I like to switch up my regimen because I feel like that’s the only way for someone to really stay fit. Exercising gets a bit boring. I try to do some weight training for three months - where I’m doing a lot of squats. For another part of the year, I’ll just do stuff outdoors. I’m lucky that I live in L.A., so I do a lot of hiking and rollerblading.”

9. Emily Rios

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Emily Rios is extremely grateful for her career. She talked about this in an interview with Intomore.com. “I don’t know how I got to this point in my career where that could happen, especially on such a big job like this. I’m just extremely grateful. I didn’t know that I had built up a resume…that somebody [would] trust that I could pull this off without having come in and taped for it.”

10. Camila Mendes

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In an interview with SELF, Camila Mendes revealed all the new things she has incorporated into her wellness routine and life. “I’ve been trying to meditate whenever I feel like I need it. Whenever I feel like my heart rate’s kind of high, and I’m a little anxious and on edge and unable to focus, I try to set out 10 minutes to meditate in that moment and reset and ground myself again. I use an app, Balance. I think that’s really what it is—just learning the tools that you need and moments when you need them.”

11. Melissa Fumero

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Melissa Fumero does a variety of things to stay in shape. She shared her favorite workouts in an interview with Shape. “We have bodyweight days, and then we have days where we do more kettlebell and heavier weights. And then we have some days where I'm just trying to catch my breath the whole time.”

12. Jessica Alba

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Jessica Alba shared some of her favorite workouts with Byrdie. She says that she prefers to workout with others. “I really like taking group classes, or I like to work out with friends. I like high-intensity workouts; I like moving around a lot. I don’t like a lot of repetition. I like Spin classes, depending on the teacher and the playlist. I do like hot yoga classes, if it’s done at a good pace. I prefer it mixed in with light weights, so like a sculpting hot yoga class. I’ll always work out with a friend because it’s more fun.”

13. Jordana Brewster

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Jordana Brewster opened up about her recovery from an eating disorder in an essay for Glamour. She says that she is working on not second-guessing herself. “In my 20s and most of my 30s, I second-guessed every move or decision I made. In my 40s, I know what I value and am proud of decisions I can make on my own. My newfound security helps my kids in the long run. I know that in my heart. I also feel like I finally have a partner.”

14. Genesis Rodriguez

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Genesis Rodriguez wants to beat people at her own game, especially when it comes to her romantic partners. She talked about this to Muscle and Fitness. “I don’t like it when a guy lets me win. I think that’s stupid and lame. I like a guy who gives me a challenge, because if I’m going to win I’m going to beat you when you’re giving it your all. Especially in video games.”

15. Salma Hayek

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Salma Hayek swears by juice cleanses to help with her wellbeing. She writes on the website for her company, Cooler Cleanse, that doing a juice cleanse helps her eat better in the long run. “After doing a juice cleanse, I'm motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally. Cleansing is like my meditation. It makes me stop, focus and think about what I'm putting into my body. I'm making a commitment to my health and hitting the reset button."

16. Sofia Vergara

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Sofia Vergara shared some of her tips for staying healthy to People. She says that drinking coffee is one of her biggest secrets. “Who doesn't love starting the day with a delicious Colombian roast? Sure, it's tasty, but it has so many benefits, too! It'll wake you up and get you energized for your workout, and it's been proven that drinking coffee (caffeinated, of course) helps your body burn more fat during exercise. Every little bit helps, right?”

17. Michelle Rodriguez

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Michelle Rodriguez is known for playing badass female characters in films. She opened up about what she’s learned from these roles in an interview with The Mary Sue. “It's taken me a while to figure out where the femininity is in that because, you know, to exert any kind of strength or freedom, it’s usually a physical fight or some sort of brute force. And I really don’t think that that is the true now that I’m older essence of strength, of femininity.”

18. Zoe Saldana

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Zoe Saldana makes sure to eat healthy. She tells Byrdie that one of her secrets is drinking green juices. “Nutrition is super important in my life. It always has been. These days, I’m really heavy into having a green juice in the morning because it’s hard for me to have a balanced meal sometimes as a working mom. I’m a professional; I’m working all the time. I want to make sure that I get my greens in, so I do that every day, and it helps me a great deal.”

19. Eva Mendes

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Eva Mendes makes sure to stay in shape. And she has a unique thing that motivates her to stay in shape. “Sweets are my thing,” she told Shape. “The kid in me thinks, I work out, so I can support my sugar habit. I know that's not a very wise thing to say, but I really do feel like I'm working it off!”

20. Gina Torres

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In 2019, Gina Torres talked about her approach to working out to Health. “With working out, it’s about strength,” she says. “Being able to run up the stairs and just feeling like I can get myself out of a situation. I always want to come from a place of power, and of knowing my body. The fringe benefit of that is that I look great in some clothes … and am fit for life.”

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Dive into "11 Amazing Bodies of 'The Last of Us' Stars," where we unveil the rigorous fitness journeys of the cast behind the post-apocalyptic drama. This article highlights how stars like Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey physically and mentally prepared to portray survivors in a world ravaged by a fungal pandemic. From intensive workouts to mental resilience, discover the dedication behind the scenes. Each actor's story reflects their character's struggle for survival, mirroring the show's intense narrative. Perfect for fans and fitness enthusiasts alike, this piece offers a unique glimpse into the making of 'The Last of Us' TV series.


1. Pedro Pascal

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To prepare for his role as Joel in the show, Pedro Pascal worked with trainer David Higgins. Higgins talked about Pascal’s workout with GQ. “It was a lot of abs and mobility, along with calisthenics. We looked at his lower back and general tension with some mobility programming. I'm always coming at the body at more of a fix that and then build it kind of approach.”

2. Anna Torv

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Anna Torv played Tess on the show. She talked about how she got into acting with The Sydney Morning Herald. "My mother instilled in me a sense of self-worth, that I could do anything - but she also made sure she only encouraged the things I was good at and knew I wasn't going to be a scientist or a mathematician.”

3. Melanie Lynskey

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Melanie Lynskey played Kathleen Coghlan on the show. She hit back at people body-shaming her on Twitter, writing. "Most egregious are the 'I care about her health!!' people…bitch you don't see me on my Peloton! You don't see me running through the park with my child. Skinny does not always equal healthy."

4. Gabriel Luna

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Gabriel Luna played Tommy on the show. He also worked on Terminator: Dark Fate, and shared how he got in shape for the film to Blackfilm.com. “It wasn't until I really started training with the trainer they provided me and the nutritionist that I was able to see the gains and to see my body change. It was really interesting because Josephine was my first trainer, and she comes from a bit of a CrossFit background in power lifting. So she helped me shed a lot of body weight and to start to strengthen my skeletal muscles and build lean muscle. Then in Madrid, I had a trainer named Rafa and he was also a bit of a CrossFit guy, but as a male, he also was a bit of a heavier lifter, so he started to get my body lifting heavier weights. Then of course, in Budapest, I had Adam. He comes from a bodybuilding background.”

5. Merle Dandridge

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Merle Dandridge played Marlene on both the show and in the video game. She shared her fitness secrets with E! News. “My trainer, Amoila Cesar, gets lots of results out of me by appealing to my no quit, competitive side. He yells and I love it. During quarantine, I got my fix by doing his 6 Weeks of THE WORK on Beachbody on Demand. I also love a rigorous barre class and need daily yoga.”

6. Bella Ramsey

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Bella Ramsey played the leading role of Ellie on the show. In an interview with The Guardian, they said that they don’t pay attention to social media. “I detach myself from it now. There’s an element of it that isn’t quite real. The problem is that when your validation and self-worth is being interpreted through the attention on social media it can be addictive.”

7. Lamar Johnson

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Lamar Johnson plays Henry Burrell on the show. He talked about his fitness secrets with Valet Magazine. “I usually workout three times a week. Always in the mornings. I think working out early really gives you energy, gets your mind right and is a great way to step into your work day. Plus, there are no excuses later when things get busy.”

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Salma Hayek Shares Swimsuit Photo and More Star Snaps

Salma Hayek, Kate Hudson, Vanessa Hudgens and more shares their very best.

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If you’ve ever wondered why so many female celebrities share photos of themselves in swimsuits, just look to Salma Hayek. The 55-year-old just posted a photo of herself in a swimsuit on her birthday, and has posted bikini photos in the recent past. "I had to lose a lot of weight and exercise to get into the bikini towards the end of last year," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I'm glad I took a lot of pictures, I have no shame on it, because it was the first week of the vacation." She added that sharing them was "liberating." Read on to see Salma and Kate Hudson and Vanessa Hudgens and more recent star snaps—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Salma Hayek Celebrated Her Birthday in a Swimsuit

“Happy 55th birthday to me, looking forward to new adventures #grateful,” Salma Hayek captioned her photo. “Feliz cumpleaños 55 para mí, lista para nuevas aventuras #vivalavida” In a subsequent post, she posted a video of her Eternals co-star Angelina Jolie and other friends and family smushing her face into a birthday cake. “My brother @hayekstudio and me trying to teach Angie how to do the mexican mordida @angelinajolie Mi hermano sami y yo enseñandole a #anjelinajolie como se hace la mordida!,” Hayek captioned the post.

2. Kate Hudson Proved She’s Got Legs and Knows How to Use Them

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Kate Hudson, star of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon—which Deadline, in its review, said “is made to be watched while scoffing crunchy snack foods and beer, if only because a lot of chips and beer go down on screen between bouts of telekinetic mayhem”—posted a photo of herself from the Venice Film Festival looking quite leggy in a black dress. Her caption? “'Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.' -Coco Chanel I chose fabric…. @monotofficial @elimizrahi 💋💋💋 #veniceitaly

3. Vanessa Hudgens Stayed Hydrated

“Happy #labordayweekendddd,” the brand Caliwater caption its photo of Vanessa Hudgens in a bikini. The star is a co-founder. “Anyone who knows me knows I am terrible at drinking water,” Hudgens has said. “I am always dehydrated, it is my biggest downfall. And Caliwater — literally I call it my candy water because it’s so delicious.” “It is a product that I am obsessed with and stand by and can really get behind and want to share with the world,” she added.

4. Molly Sims is Having Fun in Italy

Molly Sims, 48, is having a great time on vacation. "I'm so sad I'm missing soccer today …," she captioned a series of snaps of herself rocking a bikini taken at La Fontelina in Capri, Italy. She looks great because makes smart lifestyle choices. "It's more about living healthy and how you're feeling," she explained to Women's Health. "I truly, truly don't like the word 'diet.' I don't even like the scale. I use a pair of jeans; the jeans don't lie, I can tell you that."

5. Ariana Grande Wore a Little Brown Dress

The Voice star posted a photo of herself in a little chocolate brown dress. How does she stay so trim? Pilates partly, which she calls her “happy place.” “Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements,” says the Mayo Clinic. “A Pilates routine generally includes exercises that promote core strength and stability, muscle control, and endurance, including exercises that stress proper posture and movement patterns and balanced flexibility and strength. It can also be helpful in training for sports or in physical rehabilitation.”

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Alix Earle Shows Off Amazing Body in St. Barths


Social media influencer Alix Earle shares her wellness secrets, including daily workouts and Pilates routines.

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Alix Earle is turning heads in St. Barths, and not just because of the breathtaking tropical views. The social media sensation and podcast host gave her followers a glimpse of her enviable getaway, sharing highlights of her sun-soaked adventures aboard a luxury boat and jet-setting to the island. In true Alix fashion, she captioned the Instagram post simply: “Touchdown.” With a radiant smile and a sculpted figure that practically screams confidence, fans can’t help but wonder—how does she stay in such amazing shape? From her daily workouts to her empowering mindset, here’s how Earle keeps her body and spirit thriving.

She Works Out Daily

Earle shared some of her wellness secrets with E! News. She says that she makes sure to workout every day. "It often feels like there's not enough time in the day, but I never regret getting some physical activity in. I tell myself all I have to do is get myself to the gym and then once I'm there I feel more motivated to workout. When I don't have time to go to the gym or a class, I love something as simple as taking a walk around my neighborhood."

She Does Pilates

Earle also enjoys doing Pilates to keep herself in shape. She tells E! News, "I also love Pilates classes or even following a few YouTube videos to target certain areas, my favorite being booty and abs!" The Cleveland Clinic states that Pilates has a lot of benefits. “If you’ve been looking for a new workout routine that can give you a good balance of flexibility, strength, muscle tone and help for a few aches and pains, Pilates may be the answer. It might look a bit intimidating at first, but it’s much easier to get into — and, depending on what you do, less expensive — than you might assume. While Pilates has been around for nearly 100 years, it continues gaining traction, picking up new devotees all the time. Part of the reason it’s become such a popular mode of exercise is that it’s customizable to fit you and your health goals, regardless of your age, sex, health status and fitness level.”

She Uses A Treadmill

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Earle shared some of her favorite workouts in her E! News interview. One thing she likes to do is run on a treadmill. “My routine often depends on what I'm feeling that day, but I usually start off with 12-3-30 on the treadmill and then go from there.” According to Healthy Talbot, using a treadmill has a lot of benefits. “Treadmills provide outstanding cardiovascular exercises, which can significantly enhance your heart health. Thanks to their ability to maintain constant heart rates throughout the exercise.”

She Wants To Inspire Others

Earle is all about being honest about things. She tells HollywoodLife that she wants to inspire others who may be experiencing similar struggles. “It’s never easy to put your insecurities out there, but I’m so happy that by sharing my acne and mental health journey I am able to impact so many people. I was nervous at first, but after receiving numerous DM’s telling me how much these videos meant to me, I knew it was worth it.”

She Doesn't Care What Other People Think

Earle talked about navigating life in the public eye in her E! News interview. She says that she has learned to not care what others think. "No matter what you do, not everyone is going to agree with you, or people may have something negative to say. As someone who shares their life online, you're subjecting yourself to people's opinions. You just have to stay true to yourself and not let little comments get to you!"

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Rayna Vallandingham Shares "Dojang Diaries"

Learn how actress Rayna Vallandingham maintains her washboard abs with martial arts, strength training, and flexibility exercises.

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Rayna Vallandingham is flashing her washboard abs – in a two-piece exercise set from Alo. In a new social media post the actress flaunts her impressive midsection during a workout at the gym. “dojang diaries,” she captioned the series of snaps. “Magnific! Very very beautiful,” commented one of her followers. “♥️More like diaries of a hottie♥️” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Be Consistent

Consistency – at the gym and the martial arts studio – is the key to success. "It is a way of life," Rayna says. "It's not only teaching your body movements and being in synchronicity with your body, but also just like the mental aspect of it."

Fight Your Way to a Hot Body

Rayna is a big fan of martial arts. She has been doing taekwondo since she was 2, earning her first black belt at 6. "In the very beginning, my parents put me in the sport because I was just really shy, and I think they could tell that I needed something," says Vallandingham, who lives and trains in Los Angeles. "Immediately, I just loved it. I felt at home, and every single day, instead of watching Dora, I wanted to go to the dojo,” she told Well + Good. Studies confirm that the practice helps with balance, cognitive function, psychological health, weight loss, and physical fitness.

Work on Strength and Flexibility

Rayna recommends prioritizing strength, flexibility, and power. "Of the three, I think strength and flexibility are the top two," Vallandingham says. "We used to have people stand on my legs and force my knees to come down in butterfly stretch," she says. "I have permanent damage to my body—I have tendonitis [because of this]."

Lift Weights

If you want a strong, lean body like Vallandingham, you must lift for it. The star strength trains, focusing on supersets, doing two moves back-to-back that target the same muscle groups to double down on their gains. One of her favorite exercises is a goblet squat. She stands with her feet shoulder-width apart, folded forward until she can slide her palms underneath her soles (you could also hold your ankles or calves), then bends her knees, lowering her butt toward the floor while lifting her chest, coming into a deep squat. She'll bend and extend her legs several times in this position. Then, it's on to the main event, holding a weight in her hands while bending down into a deep squat. "I love utilizing a Bosu ball—they're pretty much in every single gym," she adds.

Stretch

Rayna never skips stretching. She starts by by lying on the floor with her legs up the wall and then allowing them to open out into a side split. "I let gravity do its work because that's my body telling me, okay, this is where we're at," she says. "My hips are opening on their own, and I'm not having to force anything." “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

Fitness

Charli Hawkins is "Training in a Winter Wonderland"

Learn about her fitness routine, mindfulness practices, and positive attitude.

Chari Hawkins in action in the Women's Heptathlon 800m Heat One during the Athletics Competition at the Stade de France during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games
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Charli Hawkins is training in the snow – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the Olympian shows off her fantastic figure – including her flat abs – in an exercise set while enjoying the winter weather. “TRAINING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND! ❄️🥶❤️✨Gearing up in this altitude for the LONDON MARATHON this April! I’m so excited to see what my mind and body can make happen! To my marathon runners: it’s your time to shine, PLEASE tell me ALL of your tips, all of your advice, and for all of you who understand what I’m about to attempt, please send your words of encouragement 😂 Also feel free to try to talk me out of this as well thanks👍 We are on the training countdown. Turning a sprinter, jumper, and thrower into a long distance runner 🫣🙌 What do you think my time will be?” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Minfulness and Meditation

Charli practices mindfulness. Before going for a run, she says words of intention. “I am willing. I am grateful. I surrender,” she revealed during an interview with San Diego Magazine. Meditation:

“When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

  • Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
  • Building skills to manage your stress
  • Increasing self-awareness
  • Focusing on the present
  • Reducing negative emotions
  • Increasing imagination and creativity
  • Increasing patience and tolerance
  • Lowering resting heart rate
  • Lowering resting blood pressure
  • Improving sleep quality

Stretching

She also makes sure to stretch. “If you ever can think of some dynamic stretches: F.A.S.T. ✨🙌 My left hip and right QLs have been SO tight lately so I’m on a journey of getting them right! What’s bugging you at the moment???” she captioned a post. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

Here Is The Right Way To Run

During her interview with San Diego, Charli explained how you should be running. “Remember, the sole of the foot is showing right in front of us,” she said, doing a type of high-knee movement. “To do this, you’re over exaggerating your running form while standing still. Raise your knee up, point your toes to the clouds (forming an A), and then pedal the sole of your foot forward before striking your knee down. It’s more complicated than it sounds after 30-plus years of moving a certain way,” the writer explained.

Positive Attitude

In a recent post Charli revealed things she learned about positivity. “Patience is easier when it isn’t required,” she said. “The people around you are BLESSINGS (which I feel like I already understood but sometimes it’s nice to have it emphasized).” Also, “We are up, we are down, but trusting the process sometimes means knowing that it’s all good even when it’s not the best” and “Making a plan is the best option for everything. It’s ok if the plan doesn’t go perfect, but just willy-nilly-ing it is not the best option when you want to get things done.”

Never Giving Up

Charli refuses to give up. “Understand what you want first, and then go for it. Then keep going for it all the time, and, eventually, you’ll get it,” she said during her interview.

Fitness

Adriana Pérez Soaks Up the Sun

Learn how this model maintains her fantastic figure and healthy lifestyle.

Adriana Pérez at the ¿Y qué hay de nuevo? studio.
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Adriana Pérez is heating up the beach – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the gorgeous model shows off her fantastic figure in a bathing suit during a tropical vacation. “A walk around the beach 🐚🥥,” she captioned the Instagram snap. “Beautiful in every way,” one of her followers commented. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Snorkeling

During a recent tropical getaway, Adriana went snorkeling. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Strength Training

Strength training is Adriana’s main form of fitness. Here she is working out with her trainer at the gym. “Even the gym is a perfect place to play,” she captioned the post. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Padel

Adriana is a fan of Padel. “It seems like a joke but it's reality,” she wrote about a video of herself running around the court.

Hiking

Adriana P\u00e9rez hiking Suiza.

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Adriana enjoys outdoor exercise, including hiking. While in Switzerland she went hiking in the Alps. 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 some respiratory issues

Hydration

With her super-active lifestyle, Adriana makes sure to drink enough water. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is essential for various reasons. Water helps eliminate waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature regular, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.