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Victoria Silvstedt Shows Off Amazing Body in New "Winter" Photoshoot

Here’s how she stays in shape.

Victoria Silvstedt attends the 26th Annual Angel Ball
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Victoria Silvstedt is a very successful model. She shares a lot of gorgeous photos on her Instagram. Silvstedt recently did a shoot in the Caribbean, and shared a photo from it on her page. In it, she posed on the beach in a green swimsuit and blue button down shirt. Silvstedt’s impressive abs were on display. She captioned it, “Winter Bikini season is on 👙🏝️☀️ 🦋” Here are six things that Silvstedt did to obtain her impressive figure.


She Eats Healthy

Silvstedt makes sure to eat a healthy diet. Her way of doing so is by reducing the amount of bad foods she eats. Silvstedt broke down her typical diet in the caption of this Instagram post. “I get some many questions about how I keep my body in shape ... by eating less refined carbs, sugars and junk food .. the best for me is a well balanced Mediterranean diet.”

She Walks

In the caption of the previous Instagram post, Silvstedt revealed that she takes power walks to keep herself in shape. Harvard Health states that walking has a lot of benefits. “A pair of studies from the University of Exeter found that a 15-minute walk can curb cravings for chocolate and even reduce the amount of chocolate you eat in stressful situations. And the latest research confirms that walking can reduce cravings and intake of a variety of sugary snacks.”

She Does Pilates

Silvstedt also revealed in the post’s caption that Pilates is another thing she does to keep herself in shape. Pilates has a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Some of the principles that guide the Pilates method include concentration on each movement, use of the abdomen and low back muscles, flowing, precise movement patterns and controlled breathing. Depending on the exercise, Pilates routines can be performed on specially designed apparatuses, including a bed-like structure called a reformer, or more simply on a mat or blanket. Pilates is a form of strength training, but it doesn’t look like some of the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. Pilates focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles, but the result is similar: greater stability and endurance. Pilates isn’t going to bulk you up — if anything, it’s designed to cultivate a longer, leaner look. Still, it can lay a strong physical foundation for muscle-building activities — and may even reduce your likelihood of injury.”

She Does Yoga

The third exercise that Silvstedt mentioned she does in her Instagram post caption is yoga. Harvard Health states that yoga has a lot of benefits. “Yoga develops inner awareness. It focuses your attention on your body's abilities at the present moment. It helps develop breath and strength of mind and body. It's not about physical appearance. Yoga studios typically don't have mirrors. This is so people can focus their awareness inward rather than how a pose — or the people around them — looks. Surveys have found that those who practiced yoga were more aware of their bodies than people who didn't practice yoga. They were also more satisfied with and less critical of their bodies. For these reasons, yoga has become an integral part in the treatment of eating disorders and programs that promote positive body image and self-esteem.”

She Loves Celery Juice

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Silvstedt revealed in an interview with Monaco Life that she likes to make celery juice each morning. “Every morning I have celery juice and hot water and lemon,” she says. “But I swear by the celery juice. I got the idea from my health guru on Instagram, Medical Medium. Let’s see if it works and I live to be 120!”

She Works Hard

Silvstedt makes sure to work hard. She tells Grazia that this comes from her competitive nature. “As a competitive person, I now use competition in my daily life as a way to set goals and never give up. As a result of doing sports and skiing, I learned discipline and how to cope with failure. You can't always be the best. That's okay, but never give up!”

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Victoria Silvstedt attends the 26th Annual Angel Ball
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Victoria Silvstedt is a very successful model. She shares a lot of gorgeous photos on her Instagram. Silvstedt recently did a shoot in the Caribbean, and shared a photo from it on her page. In it, she posed on the beach in a green swimsuit and blue button down shirt. Silvstedt’s impressive abs were on display. She captioned it, “Winter Bikini season is on 👙🏝️☀️ 🦋” Here are six things that Silvstedt did to obtain her impressive figure.

She Eats Healthy

Silvstedt makes sure to eat a healthy diet. Her way of doing so is by reducing the amount of bad foods she eats. Silvstedt broke down her typical diet in the caption of this Instagram post. “I get some many questions about how I keep my body in shape ... by eating less refined carbs, sugars and junk food .. the best for me is a well balanced Mediterranean diet.”

She Walks

In the caption of the previous Instagram post, Silvstedt revealed that she takes power walks to keep herself in shape. Harvard Health states that walking has a lot of benefits. “A pair of studies from the University of Exeter found that a 15-minute walk can curb cravings for chocolate and even reduce the amount of chocolate you eat in stressful situations. And the latest research confirms that walking can reduce cravings and intake of a variety of sugary snacks.”

She Does Pilates

Silvstedt also revealed in the post’s caption that Pilates is another thing she does to keep herself in shape. Pilates has a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Some of the principles that guide the Pilates method include concentration on each movement, use of the abdomen and low back muscles, flowing, precise movement patterns and controlled breathing. Depending on the exercise, Pilates routines can be performed on specially designed apparatuses, including a bed-like structure called a reformer, or more simply on a mat or blanket. Pilates is a form of strength training, but it doesn’t look like some of the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. Pilates focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles, but the result is similar: greater stability and endurance. Pilates isn’t going to bulk you up — if anything, it’s designed to cultivate a longer, leaner look. Still, it can lay a strong physical foundation for muscle-building activities — and may even reduce your likelihood of injury.”

She Does Yoga

The third exercise that Silvstedt mentioned she does in her Instagram post caption is yoga. Harvard Health states that yoga has a lot of benefits. “Yoga develops inner awareness. It focuses your attention on your body's abilities at the present moment. It helps develop breath and strength of mind and body. It's not about physical appearance. Yoga studios typically don't have mirrors. This is so people can focus their awareness inward rather than how a pose — or the people around them — looks. Surveys have found that those who practiced yoga were more aware of their bodies than people who didn't practice yoga. They were also more satisfied with and less critical of their bodies. For these reasons, yoga has become an integral part in the treatment of eating disorders and programs that promote positive body image and self-esteem.”

She Loves Celery Juice

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Silvstedt revealed in an interview with Monaco Life that she likes to make celery juice each morning. “Every morning I have celery juice and hot water and lemon,” she says. “But I swear by the celery juice. I got the idea from my health guru on Instagram, Medical Medium. Let’s see if it works and I live to be 120!”

She Works Hard

Silvstedt makes sure to work hard. She tells Grazia that this comes from her competitive nature. “As a competitive person, I now use competition in my daily life as a way to set goals and never give up. As a result of doing sports and skiing, I learned discipline and how to cope with failure. You can't always be the best. That's okay, but never give up!”

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Victoria Silvstedt, the supermodel, loves to vacation in France. She is currently in Cote De Azur, and just posted a new set of photos on Instagram. In them, Silvstedt posed outside overlooking the water in three different swimsuits. She wore a white bathing suit with a leopard print cover-up, a long white cover up with jean shorts, and an orange swim bathing suit top with a leopard wrap. Silvsted captioned the post, “Vacay mode on.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Victoria Silvstedt 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 Remembers To Stretch

Silvstedt makes sure to workout on a regular basis. One thing she makes sure to do is stretch. She posted this photo on Twitter of herself doing a spilt at the gym. She wrote, “Back to my daily workout routine!” "To stretch your neck," says the Mayo Clinic:

  • "Bend your head forward and slightly to the right.
  • With your right hand, gently pull your head downward. You'll feel a nice, easy stretch along the back left side of your neck.
  • Hold for about 30 seconds.
  • Repeat on the opposite side."

2. She Chooses What To Indulge In

Closing Ceremony Red Carpet - The 75th Annual Cannes Film Festival CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 28: Victoria Silvstedt attends the closing ceremony red carpet for the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 28, 2022 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic)

Silvstedt has to eat a healthy diet, however, she isn’t willing to give up all her indulgences. She tells Victor De Monaco that she only has a few things that she likes to indulge in. “I am not your green juices 24/7 kind of girl. I must have a dessert everyday and especially chocolate. And what is a night like without a glass of wine? However, I try to avoid eating carbs and especially before a photo-shoot. I also try to limit my amount of red meat intake.”

3. She Goes Outside

Closing Ceremony - 61st Monte Carlo TV Festival MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - JUNE 21: Victoria Silvstedt attends the closing ceremony during the 61st Monte Carlo TV Festival on June 21, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

When Silvstedt works out, she prefers to be in the fresh air. She told Victor De Monaco some of her favorite exercises. “I love working out outdoors like doing some yoga and pilates every now and then. I prefer to go running outside rather than to workout at the gym.”

4. She Takes Vitamins

Hollywood Domino and PCI Media Impact Present "With Love For Peace Gala" For Ukraine Refugees CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 22: Victoria Silvstedt attends Hollywood Domino's 'With Love For Peace Gala' to benefit refugees of Ukraine, in partnership with PCI Media and USA for UNHCR on May 22, 2022 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hollywood Domino)

Silvstedt has amazing skin and hair. She makes sure to take care of it. The model revealed to Victor De Monaco that she likes to take vitamins to help her skin and hair look healthy. “I try to take a lot of vitamins for my hair and skin.”

5. She Skis

Amber Lounge 2022 Fashion Show In Monaco MONACO, MONACO - MAY 27: Victoria Silvstedt attends the Amber Lounge 2022 Fashion Show at Grimaldi Forum on May 27, 2022 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

Silvstedt is an avid skier. She took a trip to a well-known skiing place, the French Alps, earlier this year. She made sure to post this set of photos on Instagram. Silvstedt captioned the post, “Thankful for this amazing fun ski weekend in Courchevel under the sun.”

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25 Amazing Bodies of Fashion Models

Here’s how they stay in shape.

25 Amazing Bodies of Fashion Models
Kate Upton
FACT CHECKED BY Jeremy Horowitz
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Fashion models often captivate us with their stunning physiques, but what does it take to achieve and maintain those amazing bodies? In this article, we delve into the wellness secrets of 25 renowned models, each sharing their unique approaches to health, fitness, and self-care. From workout routines and dietary habits to skincare rituals and mental well-being, these models offer insights into the diverse strategies that keep them feeling and looking their best. Discover how they strike a balance between the demands of their careers and nurturing their bodies, minds, and spirits.


1. Ashley Graham

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Ashley Graham shared some of her wellness secrets with Women’s Health. She says that getting organized is important to her. "I have an amazing assistant who literally maps out my life for me," she says. "I have a very hard time juggling my personal life, my work life, my three kids, my husband [who's] traveling all the time. So, it's all about the calendar…It's all about planning ahead and doing your best, but also giving yourself grace for when things don't happen and just being able to work and roll with the punches.”

2. Alessandra Ambrosio

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Alessandra Ambrosio makes sure to eat healthy. Especially when she has a job coming up. She shared what she eats to prep herself for a job with Harper’s Bazaar. “For breakfast I usually have eggs and/or avocado toast and after my work-out I usually grab a green juice followed by lunch where I usually have a salad along with some chicken or fish. For dinner I might go for sushi, or grill Brazilian BBQ at home. I also have some nuts or a protein bar in my bag all the times in case I get hungry while I’m running around.”

3. Karlie Kloss

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Karlie Kloss shared some of her favorite foods with StyleCaster. “I usually start my day with an egg-white omelet with avocado and Tabasco sauce and coffee with almond milk. Lunch is protein and vegetables or a Sweetgreen salad. Dinner is a lean protein like fish with greens and vegetables. For snacks, I always carry almonds, apples, and an oatmeal pack. and I also love anything with dark chocolate.”

4. Jourdan Dunn

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Jourdan Dunn works with trainer Ashley Verma to help her stay in shape. Verma shared what it’s like working with Dunn to Fabulous Online. "It’s wonderful, she’s a very hard worker. She's fearless and does not give up. Each session I do with her I changes it up - abs, lower body or cardio, so when she leaves here she feels like she’s run a 10k.”

5. Joan Smalls

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Joan Smalls shared some of her favorite workouts with The Wall Street Journal. “I’ve been doing 45 minutes [a day]—it’s mostly resistance training with my own body. I’ll do planks, I’ll do different types of sit-ups, anything that’s for my core because I have scoliosis. I do a lot of glute work: kickbacks, squats, fire hydrants. Cardio, I’ll do maybe three times a week. When I was in Puerto Rico, I’d run outside because it gave me a nice view to be outdoors and running in between palm trees. I haven’t done Muay Thai in over a year now, and I’m starting to miss it. I believe a girl should always be able to throw a good punch. It’s a good self-defense.”

6. Adriana Lima

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Adriana Lima has amazing skin, and she shared some of her secrets with ELLE. "I like to use oils like coconut oil on my whole body," she says. "I'll apply a face moisturizer, face cream, sometimes it's heavy, sometimes it's light, and a serum. I'm obsessed with masks. I use them on a regular basis."

7. Irina Shayk

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In a 2014 interview with Yahoo Lifestyle, Irina Shayk opened up about her approach to dieting and wellness. “I love to eat, I love my food. I love hamburgers, I love chicken nuggets. If you decide that you want to eat all those crazy meals, you have to balance with working out, so you always have to motivate yourself. You cannot wake up and see yourself in the mirror and think ‘I look great so I can just relax’, you have to always push yourself to be better.”

8. Kate Upton

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Kate Upton makes sure to workout on a regular basis. She told Shape Magazine that the pandemic helped her develop this attitude. “My goal is to get a good workout in every day, even if it's for 30 minutes. I've been enjoying workouts from my Strong4Me Fitness program and have also been focused on hitting PRs, which has been a great source of motivation for me."

9. Chanel Iman

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Chanel Iman is all about self-care. She talked about why it is important to her with StyleCaster. “To me self-care and wellness are not just about my hair, body, and skin; but most importantly, it’s about my mind-set. What you feed your spirit is what guides you. Staying positive and on top of the regimens that keep you shining is what will keep you confident that your self-care is working. If you wake up with a blah attitude, your day will be blah. But if you energize your day looking forward to what the world has to offer, your day will make you smile.”

10. Lara Stone

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Lara Stone opened up about how she stays in shape and keeps her wellbeing up with Harper’s Bazaar. "Eating healthily. I'm not particularly into exercise as such; I have a toddler, so I'm constantly moving. Also, I believe everything in moderation…I am big on sleeping. I try to get a deep-tissue massage when I can, but that's quite rare."

11. Devon Windsor

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Devon Windsor broke down the workouts she does each day in an interview with HollywoodLife. “Today I am headed to a ballet-inspired workout class as it’s been a while since I have seen my friend, and professional ballerina, Mary Helen Bowers,” she says for one day. “I always end up coming back to her every year before the Victoria’s Secret show because her workouts really shed that hard-to-get cellulite on the backs and sides of my thighs and booty. We do a combination of booty kicks and leg raises mixed with some ballet movements like plies. I have never felt a burn like that in my life!”

12. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has amazing abs, and she makes sure to do a lot of workouts to keep them that way. She shared her go-to exercises with Harper’s Bazaar. “I have to really work on my stomach. I've found Pilates great because it's slow and controlled and you really have to think about the muscles you're working."

13. Jasmine Tookes

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Jasmine Tookes makes sure to workout on a regular basis. She shared how she stays motivated to do so in an interview with Byrdie. "I always put in my mind how I felt the day before after I worked out," she says. "If I worked out the day before, then I felt really good, really energized, and ready to do anything. If I just slump down and do nothing my body doesn’t feel good. I have to remind myself."

14. Barbara Palvin

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Barbara Palvin makes sure to live a healthy lifestyle. She tells Us Weekly that she’s done this even before she became a Victoria’s Secret Angel. “Even before I became an Angel, I started to get a routine into my life, working out every day or four times a week and eating in a certain way that works for my body. I’m just doing that.”

15. Naomi Campbell

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Legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell has seemingly not aged since the beginning of her career. She shared some of her wellness secrets with W Magazine. Campbell says that he favorite workouts are, “Yoga and Pilates—I don’t lift weights. I like working with the resistance of my own body weight.”

16. Doutzen Kroes

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After having her second child, Doutzen Kroes talked about how she lost the baby weight in a 2015 interview with Grazia. “It was hard to find the time to work out, but for my job I have to. I would work out, but I would also have my teacher come to my place so I could do pilates at home. I gave birth end of July and then I had the Victoria’s Secret show in November, four months later, so I started around the beginning of October because you can’t start too early because of your abs and you have to be careful. I was doing exercises from October, and did a lot with LA Beautiful in New York and mixed in pilates and biking.”

17. Lily Aldridge

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Lily Aldridge shared some of her wellness tips in an interview with SELF. She says that she makes sure to get her workout in right away. “I always try to work out in the morning if I can. It gets my endorphins going. Plus, I don't have to think about it for the rest of the day. Sticking to that routine helps keep me healthy."

18. Elsa Hosk

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Elsa Hosk shared how she gets in shape for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show with ELLE. “Every year I learn more about what works for me and what doesn't. I think it’s really all about balance. I try to stay away from processed food and eat organic with lots of vegetables and really nourishing foods to keep me strong. You have to eat properly to do the show because it’s a lot of energy—and the runway is long!”

19. Behati Prinsloo

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Behati Prinsloo shared how she stays in shape in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. “A typical training day would include cardio and weight training. I would work out about four times a week, and then take a couple of days off and eat very clean. My body responds well to high protein with veggies.”

20. Toni Garrn

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Toni Garrn is a fan of workout classes. “I love to sweat, so I’ll do any workout class,” she told W Magazine. “I do love Barry’s Boot Camp and have recently been getting into spinning, but it really depends on the music. I love to go 305 Fitness dance class because there’s actually a DJ in the room, they have amazing music and you can really dance your ass off.”

21. Winnie Harlow

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Winnie Harlow shared her approach to fitness with British Vogue. “If I meet a new trainer, I always let them know that I love to stretch, and if they just make me put my arms up above my head and hold them for a few seconds I have to switch trainers. I did ballet when I was younger and I still practice my stretches after a workout.”

22. Bella Hadid

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In addition to being a model, Bella Hadid is also an activist. She notably speaks out in support of Palestine. “I’ve felt the repercussions of speaking out for the Palestinian people, but I‘ll continue doing so until it helps create real progress,” she says to i-D. “A few companies won’t work with me anymore, and a few people may think I’m crazy. But that doesn’t bother me and it doesn’t compare to what Palestinians suffer on a daily basis.”

23. Lais Ribeiro

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Lais Ribeiro shared some of her skincare and beauty secrets with Byrdie. “I don’t really try to use too much stuff. I use honey, which is good for everything. It gets rid of dark spots when you have pimples, and makes your face really fresh. So, literally the honey that you eat, I apply to that to my skin and it balances bacteria and accelerates the healing of skin cells. I use it as a mask [twice a week], so after cleaning my face I put it on and leave it for 20 minutes and then wash off."

24. Miranda Kerr

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Miranda Kerr shared some of her morning skincare secrets with RTE. “I have my Rose Quartz Gua Sha [a traditional Chinese skin ‘scraping’ tool], which we make at Kora. Sometimes I keep that in the fridge as well, so it’s extra cooling on my face in the morning. The Turmeric Brightening and Exfoliating Mask, I’ll put on my face as a mask so it acts like a mini microdermabrasion scrub. You know you’re getting the benefit of the natural enzymes and the peppermint to wake you up. I’m obsessed with that."

25. Karolina Kurkova

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Karolina Kurkova shared some of her wellness secrets in a 2016 interview with StyleCaster. “I open my eyes, and the first thing I feel is gratitude for another day, joy and love for having my boys around me. I play some good music to get going, and of course, a good cup off Bulletproof coffee or hot water with lemon or hibiscus/strawberry tea just depending how healthy I want to be each morning and what I’m in the mood for.”

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7 Women Who Got Fit to be Victoria's Secret Models

Here’s how models get runway ready for the big fashion show.

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FACT CHECKED BY Alberto Plaza
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Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

Victoria’s Secret has evolved into a body-inclusive brand in recent years. However, for decades the runway of the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show earned the reputation of showcasing only the fittest bodies in the world – stringent even by supermodel standards. For weeks and even months leading up to the big show, models busted their behinds to get in tip-top shape, some going to extreme measures in hopes of slipping into the coveted Fantasy Bra. Here are 7 women who got super fit for Victoria’s Secret, and what they did to get ready for the big event.


1. Kendall Jenner

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At the age of 17, Kendall Jenner had Victoria’s Secret aspirations, so she hired trainer Autumn Calabrese to get her ready for the show. “She was 17, so she had about six months until she could legally sign the Victoria’s Secret contract, and she is very naturally lean, she is very tall, obviously beautiful,” the trainer told Life & Style. “So, for her, it was more about just staying lean and toned. We focused on a lot of toning exercises for her legs, for her hips, for her abdominals, we did everything. We weight trained, but we didn’t go super heavy on the weights — we kept it in higher reps, so it was a little bit lighter weights going for that definition even though girls can’t really bulk up.”

2. Martha Hunt

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Martha Hunt has hit Victoria’s Secret’s catwalk multiple times, maintaining that she does various workouts to prep for it. "I do a mix of things, like Pilates and barre, high impact and low impact," she told E! News of training with Sculpt Society creator Megan Roup. "This year, I set a goal for myself to improve my squat form, which I've been able to accomplish and I'm really proud of that. I've been doing a lot of squats and overall stretching and strength conditioning with my trainer."

3. Elsa Hosk

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Elsa Hosk also does Sculpt Society. "I did something different this year," she told E! News. "I try to mix up every year, because I get bored with the same workouts. Last year, I did a lot of boxing. This year, I'm doing a lot of dance cardio with this girl Megan. She's really great with toning, keeping it fun and coming up with new moves every time we work out, so I think it's good to balance it and do it as much as you can, but just like mix it up."

4. Sara Sampaio

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Sara Sampaio is all about five-day-a-week workouts. However, before the show, she tries to avoid carbs like pizza, bread, and pasta, but ahead of the lingerie fest, "I cut down on that," she dished to Us Weekly, "and eat a lot of chicken, fish, fruit and veggies."

5. Adriana Lima

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Adriana Lima works out all year long. "But I kick it up a little bit leading up to the show," she told British Vogue. Her pre-show workout involves a mix of boxing and cardio and workouts at The Dogpound/ "People say that we train like Olympic athletes," she added, "and I think although obviously it's a much different goal, we do work very hard to achieve how we want to look and feel as we walk down the runway for millions of people."

6. Georgia Fowler

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Georgia Fowler dished to Women's Health that she amps up her produce intake. In fact, fruits and veggies make up 80 percent of her pre-show diet along with 10 percent fat and 10 percent protein. "I [have] an avo a day, lots of nuts, lots of fish," she said, "and then just fruit and veg. I limit dairy and excess carbs, basically. No processed food."

7. Stella Maxwell

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Stella Maxwell amps up "weight training and toning and lengthening," she revealed to E! News in 2017. "It's nice to also go for, like, sweats and saunas and detox,” she said about how she ditches water weight.

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Victoria Silvstedt, the model and TV personality, is no stranger to posting swimsuit photos on Instagram. She shows off her figure on multiple occasions. Silvstedt is on a cruise, and made sure to get some photos for social media. In a new post, she posed in a red bikini, sunhat, and shades, with the wind in her hair. She captioned the post, “Cruising selfies.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Victoria Silvstedt 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 Goes Swimming

Silvstedt loves to go outside. One place that she likes to go to is anywhere with some water. She posts several photos on Instagram of herself at the pool or at the beach. She posted this photo from Saint Barthelemy, captioning it, “Come surf with me.” She also posted this photo of herself in the ocean by a rock in La Spiaggetta dei Balzi Rossi, captioning it, “I found a secret grotto and crystal clear water.”

2. She Rides Water Bikes

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Swimming isn’t the only thing Silvstedt likes to do in the water. She’s also a fan of water biking. She posted this set of photos of herself doing the activity in Port de Monaco on Instagram. Silvstedt captioned the post, “Sunday funday water bike challenge.”

3. She Skis

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While Silvstedt loves to spend time in the sun, she also likes spending time in the snow. One thing she likes to do is ski. She posted this set of photos of herself on a ski trip in the Alpes on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Thankful for this amazing fun ski weekend in Courchevel under the sun.”

4. She Enjoys A Balanced Diet

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Silvstedt revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with the blog Victor De Monaco. She says that she eats a balanced, but healthy diet each day. “I love to eat. I am not your green juices 24/7 kind of girl. I must have a dessert everyday and especially chocolate. And what is a night like without a glass of wine? However, I try to avoid eating carbs and especially before a photo-shoot. I also try to limit my amount of red meat intake. I guess you can describe my diet as a Mediterranean, wholesome and vegetable-based diet.”

5. She Works Out Outside

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Silvstedt loves to go outside. She says to Victor De Monaco that she prefers to do most of her exercising in the fresh air. “I love working out outdoors like doing some yoga and pilates every now and then. I prefer to go running outside rather than to workout at the gym.”

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” 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.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” 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

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. 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

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. 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.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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Olivia Culpo Swears By These 5 Habits

Learn how she stays consistent and keeps her skin healthy.

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She’s Consistent

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Last year, Culpo was preparing for her wedding. She told E! News that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness in order to prepare. “Really trying to dial in [on] what I eat, how I workout, the workouts that I do. Trying to get them in consistently because you only get married once and I want to feel my best. But this past season it was just hard being so far away from my normal routine and where I typically live."

She Keeps Her Skin Healthy While Traveling

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Culpo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it, even while traveling. “I don't wear any makeup when traveling," she says to Travel + Leisure. "That's one rule because I do feel like you will have a higher chance of breaking out if you are wearing a full face of makeup. A few things I always have with me is some sort of a spray. I love Dr. Barbara Sturm or Caudalie or La Mer. I also absolutely love traveling with a makeup wipe, the Neutrogena wipes are great. Something to just take off the sweat you build up.”

She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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Culpo shared her skincare routines with Byrdie. She says that she keeps her morning and night routine simple. “I am always trying out new products, so what I gravitate toward is often changing. At night, I usually use an oil and a serum. Right now, I love the Clarins Double Serum. In the morning, I use a Vitamin C serum and an SPF, and, typically, I just rinse my skin with warm water instead of using a cleanser. It is something I swear by—it allows for the oils on my skin from sleeping to absorb naturally.”

She Uses Products With Vitamins

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Culpo shared some of her favorite skincare products with Byrdie. She says that she uses ones that have vitamins in them. “I have noticed a huge difference in my skin with vitamin C and E. I love the Good Janes H2OMyGod Moisturizer—it's sort of an all-in-one moisturizer that has vitamin C and collagen peptides. As for vitamin E, I actually just purchase the oil from the drugstore. It is super cheap and great to put on any red marks I may get from an occasional breakout. The healing process is so much quicker when I am using Vitamin E oil.”

She Packs Healthy Snacks

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Culpo makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of the snacks she packs with her with Travel + Leisure. "I love the Kind bars. I love any sort of nuts, to be honest with you. They are a go-to snack for me. I would say Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and some almonds would be perfect! Also, electrolytes to stay hydrated or some sort of collagen beauty powder or something."

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Abigail Ratchford Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Abigail Ratchford’s amazing body has helped her become one of the most famous models on the internet. The 32-year-old, who boasts over 9.1 million followers on Instagram alone, attributes her measurement-defying body to a few simple habits. Here is everything she does to stay fit at 32.

She Follows 4 Diet Rules

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Abigail swears that abiding by simple rules helps her stay in shape. “I can’t diet. That just doesn’t work for me,” she told New Beauty. “I started to be healthier by first cutting out soda. Then, I stopped eating after 7 p.m. Finally, I started really watching my portions so I was eating fewer calories every day. And water—lots and lots of water.”

She UsesMyFitnessPal

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Abigail explains being accountable for what she eats is crucial. While it’s not “rocket science,” she does use the MyFitnessPal app to track her eating. “I’m the type of person who likes to eat what I want. The app can help anyone do that—you can still eat great food, you just eat less of it,” she added New Beauty.

Pilates

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Abigail is a fan of Pilates. “Group workout classes are so big right now, but I always get nervous around other people in settings like that. I have to go at my own pace without a bunch of distractions so, for me, Pilates with a one-on-one instructor works best. It’s not cheap, but then you also aren’t tempted to skip,” she said She added to Men’s Fitness via Muscle & Fitness that the workout “keeps you long and lean” — and the Mayo Clinic agrees. They say 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, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Balanced Diet

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“I love green juices and smoothies. Sometimes I’ll put some protein powder in the morning—I feel like the mix of vegetables, and vitamins and stuff that’s in them, really gives me a lot of energy in the morning. I love BBQ food—my ultimate cheat is a pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese from this great place in LA,” she told Men’s Fitness.

Strength Training

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Ratchford also lifts weights. “Initially, I made the mistake that a lot of girls do and I was only doing cardio. I just really didn’t see too much change in my body. I’ve been listening to my girlfriends who are in great shape and they say you have to do weight training, you have to go in and do squats. That’s my new thing—I’ve been doing some resistance training, circuit training,” she told Men’s Fitness. The Mayo Clinic explains that 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