6 Ways White Lotus Star Aubrey Plaza Stays Slim, According to Her Trainer 

Known for her deadpan humor and for making her characters so impressionable that people talk about them years later (April Ludgate-- Parks and Recreation), Aubrey Plaza is a force that can do it all--TV, film, theater, and produce. The talented star recently scored her first Emmy nomination for her role in the dark comedy White Lotus and will soon make her stage debut in the Off-Broadway show Danny And The Deep Blue Sea. While Plaza is notorious for her comedic timing and off-kilter funny side, there's a seriousness to her. She's very deliberate in every career move, but that's not the only thing she's laser-focused on. Plaza makes her health a priority and works with celebrity trainer Patrick Murphy, CPT, CES, PES, OPT-Prenatal Client, to get her red carpet ready. Patrick, who has worked with A-listers Jennifer Lawrence, Keanu Reeves, Zac Efron, and Cameron Diaz, exclusively reveals to Celebwell how he helps get Plaza in amazing shape.

1. She Does Postural Workouts

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Good posture isn't something many think about, but standing and sitting up correctly has important benefits including improved spine and neck health, better breathing, fewer headaches, increased energy, and more. "Corrective exercises produce positive adaptations," Murphy says. "We are in the world of automation, everything is in front of us. Our spines are in constant flexion, and our arms reach forward, all day, with protracted, elevated shoulders, forward heads, and more. He adds, "Fitness programs need to combat our physical behaviors. My job is also to spotlight how you carry yourself outside of the gym. Establishing optimal posture and alignment produces a pain-free client." Murphy shares the postural workouts Plaza does below.

Foundational Corrective Exercises Plaza Performs

- "Mat hip extensions (hip thrusts)

Strengthens the muscles that become weak from seated positions, ie., mid/low back, and glutes.

- Mat Superman (full body extensions)

Strengthens posterior chain, ie., upper n lower back

- Band horizontal reverse flys

Strengthens mid/upper back, rear shoulders

- Band vertical “W” presses

Strengthens upper shoulder girdle and neck"

2. She Does Cardio Blast Workouts

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Murphy, who has studied nutrition for over 25 years and is an expert in reducing body fat, emphasizes the importance of cardio. "Training the cardio-respiratory system is vital for action roles," he tells us. "Creating a high-endurance heart allows talent to shoot physical scenes over and over again. High-intensity workouts also challenge your nervous system and keep you young." Murphy gives us an inside look into Plaza's cardio workouts.

Cardio-Respiratory Exercises:

- "Ski-erg intervals, 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest, 8 rounds

- Assault Bike intervals, 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, 8 rounds

- Inertia Wave, 30 seconds work, 30 seconds rest, 8 rounds

- Sled pushes x 10

- Row-erg, 500 meters, 1 min Rest repeat 2x’s"

3. She Does Strength Training Workouts

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Murphy also stresses how strength training is a must. "Building strength, lean mass, and bone density is truly anti-aging," he says. "We use free weights, cables, bands, and a few machines." Here's the strength training moves Plaza does.

Strength Training Exercises for Plaza

- "Cable squat row combo

Compound exercise which covers the upper and lower body

- Push-ups

Upper body/core

- Dumbbell walking lunges

All legs

-Glute drive hip thrust machine

Posterior chain exercise is great for the glutes, hips, and lower back"

4. She Avoids Flour Products

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Murphy encourages all of his clients to make healthy lifestyle choices and avoid bad food options. "Stay away from flour products, high-preservative foods, and alcohol." He adds, "I created a MEAL GUIDE which covers my foundational approach to the whole food diet. The food lists in the guide share what to eat and what not to eat."

5. She Eats Whole Foods

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Working out is just part of staying healthy--a good diet is important as well. "I have Aubrey work on following a whole foods diet," Murphy says. She "limits all highly refined processed foods and beverages as much as possible."

6. Healthy Energy Shots

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A busy schedule and hard training take a lot of energy, so Murphy also recommends to his clients plant-based Clean Energy shots that are packed with nutrients. He shares, "I’m training clients for 10-12hr days and I also need energy for my own personal workouts. I’ve tried dozens of pre-workout powders, energy drinks, etc. I always crash hard, mid-day, and then struggle with quality sleep. I’ve finally found an energy shot that’s loaded with amazing high-quality ingredients.”

Sofia Vergara is a lot of things. She’s an actress, known for her roles in projects like Modern Family and Hot Pursuit. She’s a spokeswoman, appearing in commercials for L’oreal and Head and Shoulders. And she’s a judge on America’s Got Talent, which is about to premiere its newest season. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Sofia Vergara 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’s Passionate About Wellness

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Vergara opened up about her wellness in an interview with Shape. She says that staying healthy is extremely important to her. “Everyone knows that I’ve never been into working out,” Vergara says. “I was always very happy with what I have. Then I hit 40 and I started seeing a softness everywhere on my body."

2. She Balances Her Diet And Workout

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Vergara tells Shape that she makes sure to eat healthy. However, she admits that she likes to indulge once in a while. Luckily, Vergara has a secret to avoid this. "When I do indulge, I exercise a bit harder the next day. My workout motto is really simple: No pain, no cake!"

3. She Eats A Healthy Breakfast

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In 2015, Vergara broke down her daily routine in an interview with Glamour. She says that she makes sure to eat a healthy breakfast. “I grab a quick breakfast. I usually prepare it the night before. One of my favorites is a kind of homemade muesli made of Greek yogurt, oats, chia seeds, nuts, and blueberries."

4. She Loves Pilates

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Vergara is a big fan of Pilates. She tells Glamour, "After a quick lunch, I'll start a workout. My go-to workout is a Pilates workout on the Lagree Fitness Megaformer machine.” Better Health states that Pilates has a lot of benefits. “Pilates can be an aerobic and non-aerobic form of exercise. It requires concentration and focus, because you move your body through precise ranges of motion. It requires concentration in finding a centre point to control your body through movement. Each exercise has a prescribed placement, rhythm and breathing pattern.”

5. She Goes To Spin Classes

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Vergara tells Glamour that she makes sure to do some cardio workouts. “I also mix in spinning classes for cardio a couple of times per week,” she says. According to bhLiveActive, spinning has a lot of benefits. “Spinning is perfect if you are recently recovering from an injury or surgery or just need to take things a little more gently. Don’t get us wrong, you can still get a great workout, but as the bike is stationary there is no risk that you will come off or collide with another cyclist. It also means you can focus on what really matters in class, working towards your fitness goals. If you are unsure whether a Spin class would be suitable for you, get in touch with us, and we can answer any queries you may have. Be sure to arrive early to your first class so that instructor can set you up on the bike safely.”

6. She Works With A Trainer

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Vergara works with trainer, Jennfier Yates, to help her stay in shape. Yates talked about what she does with Vegara in an interview with Marie Claire. "Typically, if we have a good filming schedule where she has availability, we'll work out between 5-7 days, which is a lot. But she takes a lot of time off when she's busy.”

7. She Takes Breaks

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Yates tells Marie Claire that Vergara takes days off from working out. "It's fine to give yourself a break—your body comes back stronger. You have to let your body rest, even if you're working out a few days during the week. That's why we rotate with Sofia. We have days in between when she rests. If you exhaust the muscles, you're more prone to getting injured."

Actress Sarah Hyland just uploaded a new video to her Instagram stories, where she shows her followers how she keeps her body so amazing. Hyland shared a video of herself working out on a reformer at her local Pilates studio, which was originally posted by the studio’s account. Read on to see 6 ways Sarah Hyland 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 Does Pilates

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According to Hyland’s Instagram stories, she is a fan of doing Pilates. Hyland was seen doing leg extensions on a reformer at Rise Up Pilates with a friend.

2. She Has A Supportive Trainer

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Hyland, like many, works with a personal trainer to help her stay in shape, and she says that the two of them have a lot of fun together. She tells Shape, “My trainer is like my fit therapist! We talk about life, and before I know it, my sets are done."

3. She Believes In Moderation

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Hyland tells Shape that she believes in “treating her body well”, and that occasionally means indulging once in a while, and believing in moderation. “I'm the first one to pick up Taco Bell or a pizza. But as long as you account for it with exercise, you're fine. I believe in everything in moderation."

4. She Varies Her Workouts

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Hyland tells Shape that she does a lot of different types of workouts and likes to focus on different things. "I like to build muscle by strength training with my trainer. I do an hour-long full-body workout five to six days a week whenever I can. We focus on different body parts, and in between each one, I do one or two minutes of cardio. It's pretty intense."

5. She Doesn’t Strive To Be Perfect

Being an actress in the public eye, there can be a lot of pressure to look a certain way. However, Hyland says that she avoids this pressure, and doesn’t strive to be perfect. "I'm naturally confident, but I still have insecurities,” she tells Shape. “And that's OK. As long as you feel good about your body, that's what really matters."

6. She Has A Small Reminder To Motivate Herself

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When it comes to her mental health and wellbeing, Hyland tells Shape that she has a small reminder to get herself to calm down. "I have a tattoo on my wrist that says 1, 2, 3.... It reminds me to count to 10 when I'm stressed, scared, or upset, and it clears my head. It also reminds me to be spontaneous and active-like when you go cliff diving and count to three before you jump. Looking at my tattoo helps me live my life better every day."