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WNBA Star Lisa Leslie In Swimsuit Says “Spa Days Are the Best”

"Somebody's gotta be the best, so why not me?"

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WNBA Star Lisa Leslie took a break from her jam-packed schedule to enjoy a spa day with friend Patricia Batista. The pair shared a video of their relaxing yet very fun day, including snaps of them both walking out of the surf in bright red swimsuits. “Spa Days are the best days! Sis, Tag a friend you need to book a spa day with asap!” Batista captioned the post. Leslie is passionate about living a healthy, vibrant lifestyle—here’s how she does it.


1. Never Skip Breakfast

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Leslie says the health of her family comes first. “Make breakfast a priority,” she says. “Set your alarm 15 minutes early to give you time to fill your family with a healthy start to the day or prepare healthy options the night before that are easy to eat on the way to school. Replace sugary drinks with refreshing water and use juice and soda as a treat. By quenching their thirst with water and training them to think of juice and soda as an occasional treat as opposed to a dietary staple, you’ll help your family stay well hydrated and cut down on hundreds of empty calories per day.”

2. Stay Active

Leslie stays active as an athlete, but also as part of her overall lifestyle. “Have the whole family put down the electronics and commit to at least 30 minutes of movement per day,” she says. “Get outside! Take a jog around the neighborhood, shoot some hoops, play hopscotch. Stuck inside? Just dance!”

3. Positive Affirmations

Leslie uses positive affirmations to prepare herself for anything. "Somebody's gotta be the best, so why not me?" she says. “Take three deep breaths. Let's find a positive affirmation that can help you every single day, something that you can really settle into that makes you smile. Because for me, positive energy is so contagious and I think starting our days off with some sort of mantra or quote that really is inspiring, can really help you get through the moment."

4. Healthy Home Cooked Meals

Leslie recommends yogurt for a healthy snack and home cooked meals as much as possible. “Make an effort to prepare meals that are colorful, diverse in ingredients and flavors and portioned intelligently,” she says. “Balance lean protein, complex carbohydrates and fat at each meal to satisfy taste buds and ensure proper nutrition.”

5. Stay Humble and Hungry

Leslie has good advice for up and coming athletes. “Remember your two H’s—that is, be humble but be hungry,” she says.“All people are people. It is important to be good to people, and you will get that back. Be hungry about your sport or whatever it is you are passionate about. It will help you focus, and as a result, you will always give your best effort. When you are always eager to perform better, you continue to push yourself, never settling for anything less than perfection. You can’t reach perfection—that’s what drives me. I am a perfectionist, but you can’t reach perfection, so I am always looking for ways to get better.”

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Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is in St. Barths on a family vacation filled with sun, fun and “Acqua Therapy,” according to her latest Instagram post, which finds her strolling the beach in a polka-dot swimsuit. She deserves the break, after walking so many runways and guest judging on Germany's Next Top Model. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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 Knows It’s “Crunch Time”

Alessandra Ambrosio knows her way around a gym, doing crunches, working with resistance bands and weights and using kettlebells. "Crunch time... 🍏‼️💪," she wrote, captioning one workout. Here’s a superset with a crunch you can do, from trainer Mark Langowski:

1. High Plank with Opposite Arm/Leg Extension and Crunch

Get into a pushup position with your arms extended. Lift your left foot off the ground and, at the same time, lift your right hand and extend your right arm out in front of you. Now bend your left knee and your right elbow and bring them both underneath you, and try to touch them together. Place your left foot and right hand back on the floor, and repeat the move with your right foot and left hand. Continue to alternate for one minute.

2. Flutter Kicks and Criss Crosses

Lie on your back and place your hands under your hips for support. Straighten your legs and lift both feet a few inches off the floor. Now flutter your feet up and down, in opposition to one another for 30 seconds. Without stopping, change direction, criss-crossing your feet sideways over and under one another for another 30 seconds.

2. She Eats Clean

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“It is very important for me to eat ‘clean,’” she has said. “This principle has its roots in my Brazilian childhood. I try to eat everything that is fresh and seasonal, to keep the balance of food groups in the diet. I also instill this approach in children: even if they eat a bunch of sweets, I make sure that their diet remains balanced. I can also easily allow myself something like that - a cupcake, ice cream or fries, for example. It's only better to keep yourself in control and, if possible, try to balance such a set with healthier and more nutritious foods.”

3. She Says “Be the Best You Can Be”

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“Every woman has a different metabolism and different genetics, so rather than compete with one another, concentrate on yourself and be the best you can be. Everyone has days when they don’t want to show anything. That’s what the good ol’ jeans and T-shirt are for. So many times, I haven’t felt ready for shoots. I’m like, why didn’t I work out more? It’s life.” she has said.

4. She Says “Live Like You’re On Vacation”

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Can’t go to St. Barths? Pretend. “‘Forever on vacation’ is my motto,” she has said. “It’s just the way I take life. Nothing makes me feel that pissed off or out of control. Whatever I do, whether I;m modeling or doing my clothing line, ale by Allesandra, I just want to feel like it’s fun. If you’re doing something you don’t like, you’re wasting time. Life is short. There is so much to see and do and feel. We should enjoy every moment."

5. She Loves Those Kids

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Of course Allesandra had a family vacation. "[My kids] always come first, so I try to spend as much time as possible with them," she told Glamour years ago. "Sometimes that means rearranging my schedule or bringing them on set." She added: "I love that I get to travel the world and discover so many different new places and cultures. Making time for everything can be challenging, but I enjoy what I do, so I make it happen."

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Lara Spencer in Swimsuit Says Goodbye to Summer

The ABC host enjoyed the last days of the season.

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Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer is always go-go-go on the show. So it was nice to see her take a moment and appreciate “the good stuff.” “Today the sun officially sets on summer 2021 and fall officially begins,” she captioned some photos from a few days back, “and as I swap out my sundresses for sweaters, I thought I’d post some pictures to remember the good stuff—working from home, getting great family time with my mom, sisters, hubby and kids and just feeling pretty grateful. Ok, now back to work. #greatmemories #summer21” One photo included the star in a swimsuit. Read on to see 5 ways Lara Spencer 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 Bikini Photos!


1. She Had a Hip Replacement

“I love sports, I love being active, I love challenging myself,” Spencer told ABC. “I was a jock growing up from the time I could walk.” So she was shattered when told she needed a hip replacement. “It was so upsetting,” Spencer said. “I waited for a long time before I did anything about it or told anyone because it sounds like it’s an old person’s problem and I just couldn't believe it.” "It was embarrassing to share and then I realized there is nothing to be embarrassed about," she said. "I have a genetic predisposition for this but if you're athletic and you move, it's happening younger and younger." After the surgery, she said she’s “feeling great.”

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2. She Gravitates Toward Fresh, Clean Foods

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“​​I eat what I want, in moderation. I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that,” she told Parade once.

3. She Swims and Plays Tennis

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“I enjoy swimming laps—it’s a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it’s very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter,” she told Parade.

4. She’s a Fan of These Activities

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“I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months. I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter. I am really into paddle boarding at the moment, too. It’s an incredible workout for the arms and core, and a great way to get out on the water,” she told Parade.

5. She Loves Tennis

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“Last but certainly not least, I play tennis year round. I am on a USTA team and just got bumped up to a 4.0 rating so I am really excited. As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it’s a sport I can play for the rest of my life,” she told Parade.

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Luann de Lesseps in Bathing Suit Enjoys a “Sun-Day”

The “Real Housewife” posed on the beach with her friends.

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The Real Housewives of New York star Luann de Lesseps recently enjoyed a beach day with her friends. And all three made sure to look stunning on Instagram. De Lesseps posted a photo of the three of them posing in their swimsuits in front of the waves. She captioned the photo, “Sun Day.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Luann de Lesseps 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 Stays Hydrated

When People asked De Lesseps what some of her secrets to great skin were, she answered, “drinking enough water to hydrate the skin.” She says that she makes sure to stay hydrated, starting in the mornings. “I use Dr. Daryl Gioffre’s mineral & green juices every morning.”

2. She Likes To Run

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When it comes to working out, De Lesseps tells Life & Style that she loves to do quick cardio workouts each day, and she has a favorite way of doing so. “I like to run for 10 minutes or 15 minutes just to get your heart pumping, get your blood flowing, it’s really good,” she says.

3. She Works Out Her Arms

De Lesseps tells Life & Style that the clothes she likes to wear can dictate how she works out. She says that this mindset has led her to do a lot of arm workouts. “I do weights for the arms because I have to wear these dresses that are sleeveless.”

4. She Goes To The Gym In Her Apartment

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De Lesseps lives in New York City, which means she lives in an apartment building. She tells Life & Style that she luckily has a gym in her apartment building, which has helped her stay in shape. “I have a gym in my apartment — it’s fabulous and overlooks Central Park. It’s gorgeous, and I’m busy, so I think that also helps keep you in shape when you’re running around.”

5. She’s Got A Good Sense Of Humor

Being in the public eye, especially being a regular on a reality TV show, means you have to deal with a lot of criticism. However, De Lesseps says that she has a good sense of humor about the haters, and doesn’t let them get to her. “I just feel like you have to have a sense of humor, you have to be good to yourself and kind to yourself with all the social media and things going around and the haters and you just can’t listen to that,” she says.

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GMA's Lara Spencer Rocks Swimsuit Saying "Here we GO OLYMPICS!!!"

“Here we GO OLYMPICS!!! We synchro swam. We kayak crossed. We ponged. And it's finally here!!!"

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Lara Spencer is one of the hosts of ABC’s Good Morning America. The show is preparing to cover The Olympics. Spencer shared some photos on Instagram of herself doing different Olympic sports to advertise the event. She captioned the post, “Here we GO OLYMPICS!!! We synchro swam. We kayak crossed. We ponged. And it's finally here!!! Tune in to @goodmorningamerica today and everyday for our coverage from Paris. @jamesaalongman you ROCK.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lara Spencer stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Swims

Spencer likes to swim to stay in shape. She talked about this in her Parade interview. “I enjoy swimming laps,” Spencer revealed. “it's a great workout and also allows me to get into a meditative state so it's very relaxing. I love the quiet and the rhythm of swimming. I do it quite a bit in the summer, but not very much in the winter.”

2. She Loves Yoga

Spencer does a lot of different things to stay in shape. She shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Parade. Spencer says that her workouts are dependent on the seasons and weather. “I turn to yoga, preferably in a warm room, during the cold months,” Spencer revealed. “I do yoga year round but find myself craving it more in the fall and winter.”

3. She Believes In Moderation

Spencer also talked about her diet to Parade. “I eat what I want, in moderation,” she said. “I gravitate toward fresh veggies and clean foods, thankfully, but I am also a sucker for a cupcake every once in a while. I make sure to eat lots of kale, broccoli, blueberries, strawberries and spinach. We do enough stories on superfoods on GMA. I know what I should be eating, and I really try to stick with that.”

4. She Loves Tennis

Spencer is a big fan of tennis. She tells Parade, “I play tennis year round. I am on a USTA team and just got bumped up to a 4.0 rating so I am really excited. As a former athlete, I love the competition. I play both singles and doubles and would play every day if I could! I wish I had known about tennis as a kid. Unlike platform diving, it's a sport I can play for the rest of my life.”

5. She Worked Hard After Surgery

[instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C1k8DpWRklH/?hl=enIn 2016, Spencer had hip surgery. She talked about her recovery process with Good Morning America. "I’m up to almost a mile a day walking and at physical therapy I ride the bike and do loads of exercises. Again if you have had this surgery or if you have to have a hip replacement or any major surgery, I implore you to please, please do the exercises because that has gotten me really where I am today. I am so hopeful that I will be back with you guys before you know it." expand=1 site_id=26817431]

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In the world of SI Swim, model Lais Ribeiro is making waves not just with her stunning swimsuit photos but also with her invigorating fitness routine. Here, we delve into her secrets for maintaining her incredible physique. From the sauna sessions that prep her for makeup to post-show steams that unwind her, Lais takes self-care seriously. Even while traveling, she remains dedicated, using FaceTime to exercise with her trainer. Her motivation? Her son's unwavering support. Discover how she strikes a balance between glamour and well-being, all while unwinding to the beats of Brazilian music in the heart of New York City.


1. She Enjoys the Sauna

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“I'm going to do a little sauna before I'm going to get ready because this is what I like to do before my makeup and just relax my body. It's good for everything,” she told Coveteur. “I do it every day because my fiance, he's an athlete and he told me that it's good for the skin, it's good for stress, it's good for sleep, and it's like many benefits that you can take out of it. He does the ice. I do the hot tub because I'm Brazilian and I'm always cold.”

2. She Does a Steam Post-Show

After a show, “I have a steam and when I go, I take all my makeup off and I like to do this steam before I go to bed because it just relaxes my body and I put some lotion, cream moisturizer, lip balm. It's very simple, very easy to do and fast—and drink a lot of water. Very important,” she told Coveteur.

3. She FaceTimes With Her Trainer When Travelling

“We do prepare ourselves all year long because it's not easy to shoot lingerie every week, every day,” she told Hollywood Insider, “and just before the show, two months before the show, I try to go [work out] every single day. If I'm traveling, I do FaceTiming with my trainer” and do exercises like hop rolls and boxing moves.

4. She is Motivated By Her Son

“I have a son, so he pretty much motivates me when I don't have energy or when I don't look good. Even sometimes the glam team come to my place and then we are doing hair and makeup, and then he's just like, ‘Oh my, mom, you look beautiful.’ I'm like, oh my God. He motivate me pretty much,” she told Hollywood Insider.

5. She Unwinds

“As when you guys came in, I was listening to Brazilian music, which is my favorite of all of course, and I think to pump it up some hip hop because New York's New York. Since I moved here. My Brazilian gang and I, we always go to this spot that’s calledFat Cat. That's where I learned how to play pool,” she told Coveteur.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Swears By These

Discover Jennifer Love Hewitt's secrets to maintaining her incredible figure and skin.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt is a very successful actress. She is known for roles on TV shows like Party of Five, Ghost Whisperer, The Client List, and Criminal Minds. She currently stars on the TV series 9-1-1. Hewitt is also known for movie roles like I Know What You Did Last Summer, Can’t Hardly Wait and Heartbreakers. Hewitt has an incredible figure and skin, and does a lot of different things to maintain it. Here are 7 of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s secrets.

She Does EmSculpt

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The secret behind Hewitt’s impressive abs? EmSculpt. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing it. Hewitt captioned the post, “Getting in one of my favorite ‘workouts’ before Thanksgiving! This mom of three is a huge fan of #EmsculptNeo for strengthening my core and helping to heal my diastasis recti.”

She Uses An Ice Roller

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Hewitt has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her favorite products in an interview with Good Housekeeping. Hewitt says that she likes to use an ice roller. "I keep it simple. I don't use a lot of stuff. I really enjoy ice rollers. I'm really into those right now, and my kids are into those."

She Keeps Her Skin Moisturized

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One of Hewitt’s biggest skincare secrets? Keeping it moisturized. Hewitt shared her favorite moisturizer and lip balm with Good Housekeeping. "A big one that's a classic is Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream. And their Lip Balm. I've used that for [what feels like] 150 years and I'm really big into that."

She Uses An Eyebrow Lifting Gel

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On Instagram, Hewitt revealed the secret behind her impressive eyebrows. "I have been using this product and I'm noticing people bringing up my brows. I don't have anything on them today really, except this product, but it's the Rare Beauty lifting gel stuff. I mean, Selena, 'thank you' is all I can say. I love it, so I'm going to put it up so that you know what it is, but that's what it is. That is the brow lifting that people are talking about. That's all I got."

She Does a Variety of Workouts

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For Hewitt, fitness is all about variety. “I try to switch it up a bit,” she told OK! Magazine. “I’ve found that if every week I do something different it tricks my muscles into not getting used to doing any one thing. I’ve been doing pilates, I’ve been doing yoga, I’ve done just plain old walking. I wear 10 pound weights on my ankles while I’m working just so that as I’m moving during the day I’m constantly building muscle. It’s not great for your back but I’m doing it anyway. I do a booty workout thing that I just did for Shape, which was really fun. And I do Zumba. I have DVDs and I dance around like a crazy person in my house.”

She Builds Confidence

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to build her confidence up. “I think I’m a work in progress,” she admits. “[But] I feel it’s so much better than [it was] a year-and-a-half ago, and I feel like in another eight months, it’s going to be so much better than it is today.”

She Wants to be a Role Model

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Hewitt tells People that she wants to be a role model for others. In it, she shared the advice she gives to young girls. “When I meet young girls, I’m always like, ‘Just do me one favor. Love what you look like right now – and remember I said it 10 years from now because it’s the greatest gift I can give.’”

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Sydney Sweeney Swears By These 5 Habits

Discover Sydney Sweeney's top 5 fitness habits at 27, from water skiing to morning workouts and self-care activities.

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Over the past few years, Sydney Sweeney has become one of America’s sweethearts with celebrated roles in everything from hit HBO shows Euphoria and White Lotus to big-screen movies Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Anyone But You. In addition to her impressive acting ability, the star is a total bombshell and has one of the fittest figures in Hollywood. Here are the top 5 habits that help her stay fit at 27.

Water Skiing

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Sydney has been water skiing since she was a toddler. “The moment I could walk, my mom put me on what’s called a U-board to learn how to ski,” she told Women’s Health. “I remember that whenever we would go by the docks of my grandma’s or my cousin’s house, I’d wave. I felt so cool because I could take off one hand. That’s my earliest memory of skiing, but I’ve been doing it as long as I can remember. It’s my favorite.” How does it help her achieve her amazing body? “It’s a lot of upper body strength, it’s balance, it’s core, it’s legs—you get tired really fast,” she says. “I see such a change in my body after an entire summer of [skiing]. My arms are stronger, more sculpted. My abs are rock solid. But I never look at it as a workout because it is so much fun,” she said.

Morning Workouts

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Sydney mixes up her exercise routine, but likes to get workouts over with early in the day. “I like to work out in the morning, so I’ll either go for a run or I’ll go to Solidcore,” says Sydney. The high-intensity, low-impact Pilates-inspired workout “makes me feel so strong, but also elongated,” Sydney said about her sweat sessions. “I feel so good afterwards.”

Self-Care

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Sydney engages in self-care activities. “I love to paint, and I love to read,” she said. “Those are the activities that are just for me.” One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years than those who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

She Walks and Hikes

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One of the ways she treats her anxiety is by spending time outdoors with her dog, Tank. She takes him on walks or hikes. 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.

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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.