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Whitney Simmons Shares Leg Day Workout: "So Fun to Listen To"

Featuring glute bridges, RDLs, leg presses, and strength training exercises.

Whitney Simmons arrives at Selena Gomez's 2nd Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in LA.
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Whitney Simmons is a fitness influencer and trainer on the Alive app. Simmons is currently doing the “Begin Again” challenge on the app. She recently shared a lower body workout on her Instagram post. Simmons captioned the post, “MIC’D UP 🎤 LEG DAY. Day 8 of @thealiveapp Begin Again Challenge 🌶️🥵❤️🔥 start your free trial & come join me 🫶🏼 1️⃣ 4x5 kas glute bridge 2️⃣ 3x8 b-stance rdl 3️⃣ 3x8 leg press 4️⃣ 2x10 glute dom back extensions.”


She Does Glute Bridges

Simmons is seen doing glute bridges in her Instagram post. NASM reports that this exercise has a lot of benefits. “Glute bridges are a useful exercise for building core stability, building glute strength, and improving overall exercise form and function. When performed as a stabilization exercise, glute bridges activate the glutes to function as they are supposed to in other movements like squats, deadlifts, walking, and running. Adding weight progresses glute bridges into a strength exercise, which can build strength in the glute muscles.”

She Does RDLs

Whitney Simmons is seen doing RDLs.

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Simmons is also seen doing RDLs with a barbell in her Instagram video. RDLs are very beneficial. ACE Fitness says, “The Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a traditional barbell lift used to develop the strength of the posterior chain muscles, including the erector spinae, gluteus maximus, hamstrings and adductors. When done correctly, the RDL is an effective exercise that helps strengthen both the core and the lower body with one move. Unlike the traditional barbell deadlift and other quad-dominant exercises such as leg presses, which place significant loads on the anterior portion of the knees, the RDL focuses most of the physical work on the muscles responsible for extending the hip and the knee from the posterior.”

She Strength Trains

Whitney Simmons is strength training.

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Simmons is seen doing strength training exercises in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic states that strength training has a lot of benefits. “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

She Does Leg Presses

Whitney Simmons does leg presses.

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Simmons is also seen doing leg presses in her Instagram video. According to The Mayo Clinic, leg presses are very beneficial. “The leg press is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work a variety of muscles in the lower body. Specifically, the leg press targets the quadriceps muscles in the front of the thighs, the gluteal muscles in the buttocks, the hamstring muscles in the back of the thighs, and the calves, all in an integrated fashion. Since the leg press works several muscles at once, it's an especially efficient way to strengthen your lower body.”

She's Ok Gaining Weight

Simmons opened up about her journey with body image in the caption of this Instagram post. In it, she revealed that she has accepted weight gain. “I lost a lot of weight over the several years I was struggling so deeply with suicidal ideation, severe anxiety and depression. A lot of you know I have always trained simply because I love to. I lost that love for a very long time after the gym became a traumatic place for me. It took me almost a year to return again. GAINING WEIGHT IS NOT ALWAYS A BAD THING 👏🏼 I finally, after years of hard work to overcome my mental illnesses, feel my strongest again both mentally and physically. I’ve worked hard to continue to push weight out of the desire to simply feel strong again, not to chase a certain body type. With this has brought a lot of negative criticism about my body and assumptions being made.”

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Influencer Simone De La Rue in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Leg Day"

She shares her fitness tips to stay strong, ease menopause, and stay motivated.

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Simone De La Rue, founder of Body by Simone, is known for her dedication to fitness and empowering others to prioritize their health. She often shares her personal experiences and advice with her audience, offering inspiration for both seasoned athletes and those looking to get started on their fitness journey. In her latest Instagram posts, Simone highlights the importance of strength training, mindset, and how her methods help ease the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Here are her tips to stay on track and motivated.


1. She Knows How to Get Back on Track

Simone emphasizes the importance of getting back on track after enjoying summer with her little one. She acknowledges the challenge of finding time to work out but stresses the importance of making health a priority. "You just need to make your health and wellness a priority," she says. Her latest program, featuring 12 x 20-minute workouts, helps build strength and endurance, perfect for getting back into a routine.

2. She Strength Trains

Strength training is an essential part of Simone’s fitness routine, and she encourages her followers to give 20 minutes three times a week to see improvements. "Watch those (peri-)menopausal symptoms ease," she shares. Her strength training program includes lateral raises, Arnold presses, and bent-arm lateral raises, aiming for three sets of 10-12 reps.

3. She Trains Smarter

Simone emphasizes the importance of training smarter, not longer. She says, "Sometimes the thought of an hour-long workout can be overwhelming." Instead, she recommends starting with 20 minutes of focused movements that work your muscles to fatigue and build strength and endurance.

4. She Works Your Upper Body

For upper-body strength, Simone shares a series of exercises from her program. She suggests moves like bicep curls, single-arm presses, and rows in a knee hover, with three sets of 10-12 reps on each side.

5. Her Methods Help Ease Perimenopause

Simone is open about experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, such as low energy and brain fog. Her workouts have helped shift her mood and body. "I have experienced ALL of the symptoms of peri-menopause," she says, and her new program has helped her find relief.

6. She Doesn’t Skip Leg Day

Simone encourages followers not to skip leg day, offering exercises like reverse lunges, Bulgarian split squats, and curtsy to reverse lunges. She suggests doing 12 reps on each side for four rounds, reminding us that consistency is key.

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Fitness influencer Whitney Simmons is sharing a great new workout with her 3.8 million Instagram followers. Simmons posted pictures and video of herself in pink and purple workout gear, demonstrating a glute and leg workout using heavy weights. “LEGS GET IT 🌶️💥🍓✨❤️‍🔥 GLUTE focused leg day today. Get ready for the BEGIN AGAIN 30 Day Challenge starting January 15th on @thealiveapp 🤪 start your FREE 7 day trial and see if it’s the right fit for you 🫶🏼Mic’d 🎤 UP version is on my TT if you prefer 🤭


1️⃣ 4x8 barbell RDL

2️⃣ 3x10 KAS glute bridge

3️⃣ 3x8 bulgarian split squat

4️⃣ 3x10 glute dom back extension,” she captioned the post.

Here’s how Simmons works out, eats, and lives her best life.

1. Strength Training

Simmons’ favorite workout is strength training. “I love weight training. Weight training is my go-to,” she tells Life & Style. “When I discovered weight training, that’s when my entire transformation began, not only for my mental health but obviously my physical as well. My life has changed so much. I just want to be strong! Like nothing makes me feel more empowered than taking an hour to myself every day in the gym, chucking weights around, and taking that time for myself. You leave the gym on this rush, you just feel so good after a session like that!”

2. Protein-Packed Diet

Simmons eats plenty of protein to fuel her energy. “I love starting my morning with oatmeal, it’s a good source of complex carbs in the morning to give me that energy that I need, especially before the gym,” she tells Life & Style. "On top of that, she makes sure to include some source of protein, like scrambled eggs. I love to make a smoothie at home, where you can’t even taste the protein because there’s so much fruit and amazing antioxidants. I just toss in spinach and fruit and pop in one scoop of protein.”

3. No Dieting

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Simmons learned from experience that restrictive diets are not sustainable. “I’m a firm believer in living a healthy lifestyle over dieting,” she tells Forbes. “I’ve tried dieting and failed. I tried dieting again and failed again. It was a never ending cycle. As soon as I realized the importance of living a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, I dropped the diets. Living a healthy lifestyle is so much more than working out, it’s about feeling good on the inside and out. It was an easy transition as fitness and lifestyle go hand-in-hand and one I felt my subscribers needed to see.”

4. Women and Weights

Simmons is thrilled that so many women are trying strength training. “It’s amazing to see the fitness community continue to transform everyday,” she tells Forbes. “There are more and more women building the confidence to go the gym and enter the dreaded weight training zone which in the past, is usually full of men. It’s intimidating and so many women are breaking through that barrier.”

5. Healthy Lifestyle

Simmons lives a healthy lifestyle but refuses to obsess about perfection. “I’m all about living a healthy lifestyle, so I believe if you eat 90% healthy in the day, it’s okay to have a chocolate chip cookie at the end of the day,” she tells Life & Style. “You’ve got to have that balance, otherwise you’re just going to go crazy. Mental health is what started my entire fitness journey, and if I ate just protein shakes all day everyday I would lose my mind. It’s all about balance. It’s okay to treat yourself — you have to!”

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Fitness influencer Whitney Simmons is sharing her go-to back and biceps workout with fans and social media followers. Simmons, 31, shared pictures and video of herself wearing leggings and a sports bra, using dumbbells and a cable crossover machine. “🔥LETS PULL IT 🥵 back + biceps coming at you straight from @thealiveapp 💦” she captioned the post. “Yesss, let's get it, girl! This workout lineup is fire 🔥,” commented Alexia Clark. Here’s how the trainer stays fit and focused.


1. Weight Training

Simmons says weight training changed her life—but beginners need a plan. “When I started going to the gym, it was such an intimidating place to be, especially for a beginner," she told Life & Style. “Go into the gym with a plan, and start with something that’s dumbbells only… and take those dumbbells to a place in the gym where you feel more comfortable, and you can start weight training at home as well. Buying a pair of dumbbells and doing a dumbbell-only workout at home or in a safe spot in the gym, whether that’s a classroom or just a corner, is an amazing way to get into it and is less intimidating.”

2. Mental and Physical Happiness

Simmons is proud of her success, which is the result of years of hard work and sacrifice. “I have been sincerely shocked by the impact that I have made on women across the world,” she told Forbes. “We’ve built this amazing community that is full of inspiration chasing after the same goal of finding physical and mental happiness.”

3. Living With Psoriasis

Simmons has psoriasis, which she no longer tries to cover up. “The more severe it got, the more I wanted to cover it,” she told Women’s Health. “I have so many women in my DMs who say, ‘I used to cover every inch of my body at the gym, and now I just don’t care. I am going to wear the shorts.’”

4. Gymshark Line

Simmons has a line with Gymshark, inspired by her own approach to style. “My favorite thing to do is just pop on leggings with a pair of white sneakers,” she told Life & Style. “I love my white sneakers, it’s an unhealthy obsession. I love investing in staple pieces that I can have in my closet for several seasons because they don’t ever go out of style. So I wanted to create a range that was going to be a lot of staples, always going to be something that you can go to for several years to come.”

5. Back and Biceps Workout

Here is that back and biceps workout from Simmons in full:

1️⃣ 3x10 single arm bent over row

2️⃣ 3x8 incline bicep curls

3️⃣ 3x10 cable straight arm pulldown

superset 4️⃣ 10 cable hammer curls

5️⃣ 3x10 lat pulldown

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Michelle Lewin in Workout Gear Shares "Muscle Mass" Leg Day Advice

“I am often asked how to gain muscle mass in my legs and here is the answer."

Model, Actress And Entrepreneur, Emily Ratajkowski, Attends STRONG By Zumba High-Intensity Workout Class With Fitness Superstar And SBZ Master Trainer, Michelle Lewin, In New York City
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Michelle Lewin is showing off her legs and revealing the secret to how she got them. In a new social media post the fitness model and influencer flaunts her amazing body during a gym session. “I am often asked how to gain muscle mass in my legs and here is the answer,” she says, going on to reveal her secrets. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits – including how she got her strong legs.


1. From Model to Fitness Model

Michelle, who started out as a traditional model, found her way to fitness modeling. “I’ve been modelling for a few years, and a part of my job was to stay in shape. I loved it and it led me to became a total gym rat. After months of intense training the abs started to show and I was enjoying the fitness lifestyle. Suddenly the modeling requests were coming from Fitness Magazines and Supplement companies,” she told Simply Shredded. “A friend of mine told me to compete in the next NPC bikini competition so I gave it a shot. It was such a thrill to step on stage!”

2. Motivated By Veins

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Where does her motivation come from? “I would say the mirror. There’s nothing more motivating than when you find a new vein! Am I crazy? Probably, but it’s true! Progress is what motivates me to keep pushing harder and not give up. Also it’s extremely motivating to have so many female fans,” she told Simply Shredded.

3. Here Is Her Workout Routine

Monday: Back/Biceps

  • Chin Ups (Wide Grip) 4×12
  • Chin Ups (Normal Grip) 4×10
  • Row Machine 4×12
  • T-Bar Rows 4×12
  • Dumbbell Curls 6×12
  • EZ Bar Curls 4×12
  • Straight Bar Cable Curls 4×12

Tuesday: Hamstrings/Calves

  • Lying Leg Curls 4×12
  • Seated Leg Curls 4×12
  • Deadlifts 4×10-15
  • Seated Calf Raises 8×20
  • Standing Calf Raises (Smith Machine) 6×20

Wednesday: Triceps/Shoulders

  • Standing Dumbbell Tricep Extensions 6×12
  • Skull Crushers EZ Bar 4 X 12
  • Rope Overhead Cable Extensions 4×12
  • Military Press 4×10
  • Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3×10
  • Upright Rows with EZ Bar 4×12
  • Side Lateral Raises 4×10

Thursday: Rest

  • Off

Friday: Legs

  • Lunges 4×12
  • Good Mornings 6×20
  • Leg Press (Single Leg) 4×15 (Each Leg)
  • Squats 4×12

Saturday: Abs

  • Hanging Knee Raises 4×12
  • Crunches 4×20
  • Crunch Machine 4×12
  • Crunches On Ball 4×20

Sunday: Rest

  • Off

4. Here Is What She Eats in a Day

Meal 1: Oatmeal with Big Blend from Betancourt Nutrition

Meal 2: Ham with Swedish Crackers (Wasa)

Meal 3: Chicken Breast with Brown Rice

Meal 4: Pork Chops with Salad

Meal 5: Beef with Asparagus & Spinach

Meal 6: Salmon with Broccoli

Meal 7: Casein Protein Shake (Before bed)

5. Cardio for Weight Loss

When Michelle is trying to “cut down” or lose weight she does lots of cardio. “I just love to sweat like a maniac. So what ever I feel like: Stair Master, Rollerblading around South Beach Miami or Spinning classes. I keep the intensity high and make sure that I am always pushing my hardest,” she said.

6. Here Is Her Leg Day Advice

In her latest post she offers the following advice on how to build leg muscle:

  • Train heavy and with different techniques in all workouts.
  • Meal planning, eating enough and knowing how to choose foods is the key.
  • Maintaining discipline and consistency is the key to seeing long-term results.
  • Have a Coach who motivates and pushes you
  • Have adequate rest.
  • Listen to your body and know what your limits are.
  • Supplementation and hydration.
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Fitness Model Whitney Simmons in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "She's on Her Way"

Simmons inspires millions with her fitness tips and focus on mental health.

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Fitness model Whitney Simmons has built an impressive following of 4 million on Instagram by inspiring others to embrace a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Known for her relatable and motivational content, Whitney shares her fitness journey and promotes the importance of both physical and mental well-being. On a recent post showcasing stylish athletic wear sets, she captioned it, “she’s on her way 🏃‍♀️💨,” reflecting her dynamic energy and commitment to staying active. Whitney’s dedication to health, her openness about personal challenges, and her innovative workout tips have made her a role model for many on their fitness journeys.


1. Gaining weight isn’t always bad

It’s important to be healthy and strong, mentally and physically. “GAINING WEIGHT IS NOT ALWAYS A BAD THING 👏🏼 I finally, after years of hard work to overcome my mental illnesses, feel my strongest again both mentally and physically. I’ve worked hard to continue to push weight out of the desire to simply feel strong again, not to chase a certain body type. With this has brought a lot of negative criticism about my body and assumptions being made. Thank you for sticking beside me through this journey. To have your support through it all has left me with so much gratitude for you, I’ll never be able to properly express it,” she said on Instagram.

2. She works her lower body

She prioritizes working on her lower body strength. “Utilizing progressive overload training adaptations with an emphasis on lower body, Legs Get It was developed to push you to the next level of glute growth. This 6 week program integrates strength and hypertrophy tactics through a 3 block training system. Maximize your lower body strength with glute dominant training,” she said on Instagram.

3. She does pilates

She does pilates and switches up her workouts occasionally. “Pilates princesses!! 🧘🏼‍♀️💅🏼🎀🩰,” she said on an Instagram video of her doing various pilates workouts. According to Better Health, “pilates promotes mobility and strength of all the major muscle groups in the body in a balanced fashion, whilst also having a key focus on the deep core muscles. It improves posture, flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness.”

4. She works her upper body

She works out, focusing on strengthening her upper body. “WE DON’T SKIP upper body days around here partner 🎀🩰🍰🍒 let me walk you through this HOT FIRE shoulders, chest and triceps workout coming at you straight from the Begin Again Challenge on @thealiveapp ✨☁️,” she said on a slideshow of Instagram videos of her working out.

5. She works her glutes

She works and sculpts her glutes. On a video on Instagram, she said “your GLUTES will be screaming after this one 🥵💦 glutes and hamstrings today LEGS GO. 4 x 8 high foot placement leg press, 3 x 12 dumbbell RDL, 3 x 10 lying leg curl, 3 x 12 glute med cable kickback, 3 x 10 glute dom back extension.”

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Racer Bianca Bustamante Shows Off Her Strength

Racecar driver Bianca Bustamante shares her top lifestyle tips for diet, fitness, and self-care in 2025.

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Bianca Bustamante is revving up her engine in 2025 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the racecar driver reveals she is taking “the next major step” in her physical journey as a race driver “and I’ve set the target high!” she says in a new Instagram post, filled with video clips of herself lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Never been more motivated in my life, it’s not physically easy for a girl in this sport, but I’m super excited to take on this new challenge and the next big step on my racing journey,” she added. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Lifting Weights

Bianca spends hours at the gym where she focuses on strength training along with endurance, cardio, reaction time, and reflexes. “You know, to be a driver, it’s a complete package. It takes strength. It takes mental fortitude. It takes reflexes, smart thinking, and survival skills,” she told MEGA Active. “Sometimes it's for the body, sometimes it's for the mind. Nothing more peaceful than early sessions,” she captioned an Instagram post of one of her sessions.

Double Down On Training

Bianca Bustamante at the gym.

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In her recent post, Bianca reveals that she working extra hard at the gym. “I’ve been working hard over the years to build a solid foundation, but in 2025, I’ll be working with @j_w_90 and I’m doubling down on my training. Increasing to two workouts a day not just on lifts but aerobic endurance, as well as a better focus on nutrition and rest, in order to raise the bar to compete in the higher formulas,” she said.

Fueling Your Body With Protein

Bianca makes sure to eat enough protein in order to build more muscle and stay as lean as possible to meet the weight requirement. “It’s been a really cool journey seeing my body develop and transform into this whole different person I never knew I could become,” she said. In her new post she added that she is meal prepping. “I’m soooo all in that im even learning how to cook & meal prep better than ever before,” she writes.

Taking Cold Plunges

As for recovery, cold plunging is part of Bianca’s training regime. Limited research supports the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increasing focus, improving sleep, and decreasing inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes post-sport recovery.

Working On Self-Esteem

Positive self-talk is also important. “Of course, I put a lot of pressure on myself, but in the end, I always tell myself that as long as I give my best and I learn from it, any mistake I make is valid,” Bianca explained. “I always try to repeat that to myself that I am valid. I’m here for a reason and there’s nothing I would rather do than be here.”

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Brenda Perlaza Shows Off Incredible Figure Going "Viral"

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

Brenda Perlaza on the beach
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Brenda Perlaza is flaunting her fantastic figure in a tiny bikini. In a new social media post the influencer, who calls herself La Barbie Negra, looks flawless as she poses on the beach in a neon yellow swimsuit. “#viral,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Wow Wow,” one of her followers commented, while several others added fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Jogging

Brenda enjoys jogging. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

Walking Her Dog

She also takes her dog on long walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day reduced the risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia, and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Dancing

You can also find Brenda dancing to burn calories. Dancing is an excellent workout for many reasons. It builds strength and promotes flexibility, helps you lose weight, and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop or die from heart disease than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues

Swimming

Brenda spends a lot of time in her swimsuit so it isn’t surprising she loves to swim. According to the CDC, swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, multiple studies support the mental health benefits of swimming.

Hydration

Finally, Brenda hydrates, especially after a long workout or sun exposure. 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.

Claudia Romani
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Model and influencer Claudia Romani isn’t just making waves with her glamorous beachside posts—she’s living the healthy lifestyle to match. Recently, Romani shared a video on Instagram, taking a refreshing dip in the pool with the caption, “Kisses from the 305.” But her fitness routine goes beyond just swimming. From her plant-based diet to her dedication to animal welfare, Romani’s habits reflect a balanced approach to wellness that keeps her looking and feeling her best. Here are the five key ways Claudia Romani stays in shape while living life to the fullest.

She Swims

As you can see from her Instagram post, Romani likes to go to the beach. Naturally, she likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Romani shared this video on Instagram of herself taking a dip in a pool. She captioned it, “Kisses from the 305.” According to The Cleveland Clinic, swimming has a lot of health benefits. “Like other forms of cardio, swimming can help you burn calories and lose weight. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke.”

She's Vegan

Vegan food, vegan bacon, vegan cheese, vegan chocolate pudding

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Romani is open about following a vegan diet. She shares a lot of posts on her Instagram story highlights of herself enjoying vegan foods. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine states that being vegan has a lot of health benefits. “Overall, nutrition from plant-based diets is typically of higher quality than omnivorous diets, as assessed by the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI).28 A whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet is one made up of predominantly unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains legumes, nuts and seeds, and excludes animal foods, with certain selective supplementation of vitamins B12. Sometimes D. Intentionally planned, WFPB diets provide sufficient nutrient intakes for all stages of life and can be therapeutic for chronic disease and overall health and healing.29 The plant-based dietary pattern protects against overconsumption of nutrients that lead to obesity and disease,30 particularly animal protein, saturated fat,31 trans-fats, cholesterol simple sugars,32 and sodium.33, 34”

She Loves Salads

Vegan Cobb Salad

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A vegan food that Romani enjoys is salad. She shared this Instagram story of herself enjoying a vegan cobb salad. Bupa states that salad is very beneficial. “Salads can contain several foods which are prebiotics. These are foods which act as fuel for healthy bacteria. It also provides a type of indigestible fibre, which can be beneficial for your gut health. Foods to consider including in your salad can be onions, garlic, kale, carrots, and asparagus.”

She Works Out Consistently

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Romani makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She shares a lot of Instagram stories in her highlights of herself at the gym. The Mayo Clinic says that regular exercise is extremely important. “Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the

She Supports Animals

Romani has her own charity, Help Miami Cats. She talked about how she started this in the caption of this Instagram post. “❤️ Guys!!!! I have always loved cats and had many growing up. When I moved to Miami Beach I met a great calico named Chacha and learnt that cats were brought to the city by Mayor Lummus … against rodents. Cats rely on volunteers for their food and water and there’s a huge amount of them. There’s a city program to Spay and neuter with the wonderful @sobecats ladies and the feeding is made official by a City Sanctioned badge, yet new cats keep getting dumped daily sadly and there’s a never ending amount of work, emergencies and so on. I was on a feeding rotation but during the pandemic I was left alone caring for so many as people left town or couldn’t afford feeding anymore …I decided to start my own non profit @helpmiamicats . We feed close to 200 and when Batman got paralyzed took him and other special needs cats under my care … @stevensachs69 with the cat room and the amazing people involved devote their lives to these special souls … My life has changed a lot too … way less spare time, way more sweat and tears and lost the person I had by my side who had sadly other priorities … yet gained so much love from these lovely creatures !!! If you can please get involved in any way … follow @helpmiamicats , share, volunteer, adopt … donate … Only together we can make their world a better place !!! And yes … just me feeding the kitties and talking to them … 🤷🏻♀️👀😆❤️🙌”