Spanish pole vaulting champion Clara Fernandez is one of the most impressive athletes competing right now, and she trains incredibly hard to be a winner. Fernández shared pictures of herself wearing a swimsuit on her social media, and it's clear from the post that building and maintaining muscle is something she has done for years.
Fernandez's training includes plenty of running—including long-distance running. "Any type of aerobic exercise has a positive effect on the heart," says Dr. Dan Meyer, chief of cardiac transplantation at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas. "Running is such an efficient mode of exercise. It can be relaxing and a stress reliever at times. I find it having as much emotional benefits as physical."
Fernandez's athletic background includes swimming, which is a great full-body workout. "Swimming works the heart and lungs," say the experts at Harvard Health. "This trains the body to use oxygen more efficiently, which is generally reflected in declines in the resting heart rate and breathing rate. It uses the arms, the legs, and other muscle groups in between. This improves muscle strength and flexibility."
Cycling is another major part of Fernandez's background and training. "Cycling is one of the healthiest and low-impact forms of exercise – meaning it causes less strain and injuries than most other workouts," say the experts at the University of Montana. "So it's a hobby you can continue to enjoy throughout your long life. And, unlike other forms of exercise, you won't dread doing it. Even if you take cycling seriously and go at it hard, the blood pumping and wind in your face is still exhilarating, even when it's difficult."
Fernandez takes part in triathlons (seriously, is there anything she can't do?). Training is crucial for anyone wanting to take part in a triathlon, experts say. "Triathletes can suffer injuries from the compound effect of adding too much training without proper care and guidance," says Gautam Yagnik, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. "Cross-conditioning is important and a key training element for triathletes, but proper preparation, stretching, hydration, periods of rest and other precautions should be taken to avoid overuse injuries."
Fernandez loves animals, especially dogs, which are known to have health benefits for their owners. "An extensive number of studies in a wide range of journals and disciplines support that interactions with pets contribute to good health and quality of life and healing from serious illnesses and conditions," says Dr. Maria Iliopoulou, an alumna of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. "Pets can influence our emotional state, our sense of security and acceptance, and even our positive outlook on life."
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Joy Taylor is heating up sunny Florida in her swimsuit. In one of her latest social media posts, the FSI host shows off her incredible body while vacationing at The Boca Raton. "Was a proper Saturday," she captioned the steamy hot set of Instagram images shared with her 630,000-plus followers.
Joy makes sure to hydrate. Here she is on a tropical vacation drinking straight from a coconut. "Coconut water," she captioned the swimsuit snap. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.
Joy drinks red wine on occasion. "Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy," says the Mayo Clinic. "The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent coronary artery disease, the condition that leads to heart attacks."
As you can see from her recent Instagram post, Taylor spends a lot of time at the beach and in the water. In this video she swims in the ocean. "Golden Hour in Heaven," she captioned it. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. 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, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.
Joy is a walker. During a recent trip to South Africa, she put on her walking shoes and hit the pavement. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, 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 led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.
Joy also goes on hikes. 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 certain respiratory problems.
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Draya Michele is heating up the tropics in her swimsuit. In one of her latest social media posts, the Basketball Wives star makes her followers wild, wearing a barely-there bathing suit.
Draya follows a strict diet dubbed the "military diet" when she wants to slim down fast. It involves consuming only clean foods like grapefruit and lean protein. "You know what I had for breakfast today?" she revealed in an Instagram video. "Coffee, one hard-boiled egg, celery, and a spoonful of cottage cheese."
Draya makes her strength and weight training workout count. She uses small equipment, like exercise bands, free weights, and a kettlebell and focuses on building muscle. She also does cardio. "I am naturally skinny but I stay on the treadmill in my house," she told RadarOnline. "I watch the clock for the ENTIRE 45 minutes like a hawk. But I work really hard, I'm up to an eight incline."
Draya has one message when it comes to hydration: "Increase your water intake," she explained to FashionBombDaily per Madame Noire about her go-to health tip. "Any amount is better than what you've been drinking. Your body and skin will thank you for it in the long run." According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.
"I try to cook as much as I can and I don't necessarily cook healthy, but I use very small portions to keep the calories at bay," she told FashionBombDaily.
"I am six months pescatarian. I've tried to limit my chicken and red meat consumption a lot. I try to drink a lot of water. I try to work out. My downfalls are sweets. I really love sweets. And alcohol goes with partying. If I'm going to drink, I try to diet. If I'm not going to diet, I try to skip dessert," she told BET about her approach to health. "Dieting is always going to be a struggle, so that's why you have to balance it with working out. I don't eat whatever I want, but if I do eat whatever I want, I at least got to work out to make it even."
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Hailey Clauson is heating up social media with her latest Sports Illustration snaps. In a new social media post the model looks super fit in a gingham bathing suit, throwing her followers into overdrive. "Gorgeous Hailey," commented one. "Beautiful,' added another. Many more simply commented with fire emojis.
Hailey cooks her own meals. "I'm always on the go. "But cooking my own food is fun, and it's a good way to make sure I'm getting proper nutrition," she told People. She starts the day with a bowl of Bob's Red Mill gluten-free oatmeal, with almond butter, bananas, blueberries and cinnamon and a cup of green tea for breakfast. Her favorite post-workout snack is Fairlife chocolate milk. For lunch she has a salad for lunch with cranberries, walnuts, beets, apples, goat cheese and balsamic dressing paired with water with lemon. In the afternoon she has a green juice with kale, cucumber, green apple, and lemon. Dinner is salmon and asparagus with quinoa for dinner.
"My current favorite workout is boxing," Hailey told People. "I box for cardio and toning five or six times a week. It's a great way to relieve stress. I always leave my sessions feeling empowered." Harvard Health maintains that boxing a great way to build strength, improve balance, posture, hand-eye coordination, boost mood and endurance, and helps increase alertness.
Hailey downs 101 ounces of bottled water daily. "I never leave the house without a water bottle in hand," she told People. "I drink about six bottles every day." According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.
Hailey finds "simple ways to eat clean." However, she allows herself to indulge on occasion. Her favorite cheat meal? Barbecue and nachos. "This is my job," she told People about staying in shape. "But what girl doesn't love a cheeseburger? You can't deprive yourself of what you love."
"I lift weights. It sounds like a manly thing, but at the end of the day I follow a lot of people on Instagram that inspire me to lift weights and stay healthy. I think cardio is overrated," she told Ok!
Hailey tol Fashion Week Daily that aside from finding an exercise you love, "if you need motivation, find a workout buddy." Who was her go-to workout pal in 2015? "My boyfriend, Jullien Herrera, who, lucky for me, happens to be a professional trainer! We work out at either Overthrow in Soho or do outdoor workouts along the Hudson."
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Nastia Liukin, Olympic gymnast shows off her incredibly fit figure in a bathing suit and cover-up in one of her latest social media posts."Swim fit," she captioned the Instagram Reel. "Top to bottom," commented Jenna Sims. "Perfect 10," added another one of her followers.
Nastia works out every day. "I always feel better when I get in a workout," she says, "even if it's 30 minutes or 20 minutes of something, every single day," she told Today. "I think the most important thing to know is, you'll never regret a workout when it's over. And it's just hard to tell yourself that before you've done it. But just try to remember how you feel after your workout, and know that when you feel good, you look good, and you have more confidence, and so I think that that's really important." One of her go-to workouts? "The most effective for me is running, though it's not my favorite," she told Today about her go-to workout. "But if I need to get in shape quickly, I need to run."
She doesn't lift weights often. "If I do weights, it's probably very light weights, five to ten pounds, no more than that." She does have three go-to exercise moves: A plank, side plank, and Russian twist. She planks for a total of one minute, then follows it up with 20 on each side of side planks and Russian twists, she revealed to Today.
Nastia mixes up her routine. "I love boxing with my trainer. Harvard Health maintains that boxing a great way to build strength, improve balance, posture, hand-eye coordination, boost mood and endurance, and helps increase alertness.
"I love barre classes and hot yoga. I love Pilates. That really elongates you, but it's also important to do some kind of cardio and now that the weather's nice I love running along the West Side. It's a beautiful view. I take spinning classes, too," she told The Cut.
Nastia doesn't diet but focuses on eating clean. "A lot of protein, a lot of vegetables, a lot of greens. I don't really eat too many carbs, and if I do, it's brown rice or quinoa," she told Today about what she puts in her body.
Nastia also loves playing golf. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.
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Anastasia Ashley is hanging 10 – in her swimsuit. In one of her latest social media posts, the professional surfer-slash-model shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit, in addition to her mad surfing skills. "Afternoon surf," she captioned the Instagram Reel.
"I'm in the gym every day I'm not at the beach, doing a mix of cardio and strength-training, such as squats on the Bosu ball, leg lifts and lunges. I love spin classes as well — listening to blaring music and getting super-sweaty," Anastasia tells Men's Fitness. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
Anastasia eats clean. "Stay away from processed foods. If it didn't come from the earth, it's not meant to be in your body," she says about her top diet rule. "According to the Department of Agriculture, processed food are any raw agricultural commodities that have been washed, cleaned, milled, cut, chopped, heated, pasteurized, blanched, cooked, canned, frozen, dried, dehydrated, mixed or packaged — anything done to them that alters their natural state. This may include adding preservatives, flavors, nutrients and other food additives, or substances approved for use in food products, such as salt, sugars and fats," says the Mayo Clinic.
Obviously, surfing helps Anastasia stay in shape. "Surfing is a full-body workout. When you're riding the board and balancing, you use your legs for balance and stability. And because you're always squatting, which is an uncomfortable and abnormal body position, it challenges your butt and legs," she tells Cosmopolitan.
Anastasia walks on an incline. "While cardio alone won't keep you toned, I walk on a treadmill at a high incline, climb on the StairMaster, and do lots of quick intervals," she told Cosmopolitan. "With the incline walking, I'll do 12 to 15 incline at a 3 to 4 mile-per-hour pace. Even if you jog or run for five minutes on a super high incline, it's still pretty hard!"
Anastasia rides bikes. "I also love doing spinning. I'm a Flywheel fan. It's the best workout overall, and it gets you motivated and competitive," she adds. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.
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Lady Mary Charteris is a socialite and a DJ. She's also grown a strong following on Instagram. Charteris just shared a stunning new set of photos from Ibiza this week. In them, she posed in different swimsuits, her figure on display. She captioned the post, "1, 2, or 3."
Charteris shared some of her beauty secrets in an interview with Get The Gloss. She says that she doesn't want to break the bank. "In general with beauty, I don't believe in spending money on things where you don't know what's working. I'll spend money on something because I've heard from a friend it's good; just word of mouth."
Charteris makes sure to take care of her skin. She shared her facial secrets with Get The Gloss. "I've only just gotten into facial stuff; I like Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil for taking off my makeup because it's like a moisturizer as well, so it makes your skin very oily which is great because my skin is so dry. Every day I use a moisturizer, Bliss Fabulous Face Lotion with SPF 15. If I use this oil, the Shu Uemura Oil, I don't really use a moisturizer after because it feels so moist already."
When it comes to makeup, Charteris likes to go natural. She tells Get The Gloss that she doesn't want to use too much products on her skin. "I don't want to overload. I get paranoid about overloading my face with products, you know what I mean? Clogging it up so that it can't breathe."
Charteris spends a lot of time outside. Specifically, she likes to spend time by the water. Charteris likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself swimming with sharks. Charteris captioned the post, "Today is World Oceans Day which reminded me of one of the best moments of my life. Swimming with these amazing whale sharks! ??"
Charteris isn't afraid to speak out on things that are important to her. One thing she is passionate about is protecting the ocean. Charteris talked about it in the caption of the previous Instagram post. "The ocean is our planet's life support system – giving us every second breath and every drop of fresh water on Earth. This enormous blue beauty covering 71% of the planet is also our biggest ally in the fight against the climate crisis."
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Eiza Gonzalez, Mexican actress shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit while posing in front of the ocean. "You are Mexican Barbie," commented one of her followers. "Hottest girl in the world, with a fact," added another.
Eiza makes her time in the gym count. She usually does weight and interval training. "This body needs to be happy by exercising, because I feel so good when I exercise. I go between three workouts," she told Shape. "I do a lot of weight lifting with high weight, low reps — that's something that this Latina butt needs to get toned. She added that also does "a lot of intervals: cardio mixed with movement."
"I swear by Pilates, and I die by Pilates," Eiza told Shape. "It works out muscles that I don't work out ever. Like this little one under my boob, between my fourth and sixth left ribs." According to research, Pilates exercises are designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to improve posture and balance.
Eiza eats healthy the majority of the time but lets herself cheat on occasion.. "One day a week, I eat whatever I want. That's my one rule," she said. "I'll eat brownies. I'll eat pizza. I'll eat all the foods I want to eat because that's what this body needs to be happy."
"I like to keep moving every day, not necessarily 'work out' every day, but keep moving," she explained to Harper's Bazaar Australia. "It doesn't have to be intense, just getting the body some blood flow and not staying stagnant."
"I have to drink water all day, every day! Water has become such a basic life need for me because I travel so much and that dehydrates you a lot. From the change of weather to the plane, everything can be so harsh on you," Eiza told Harper's Bazaar. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.
"I recently became plant-based as I'm doing a little bit of a switcheroo in my life with food and I've loved it," she explained to Harper's Bazaar. "I'm trying not to eat as much sugar. I will say, I am a 'chocolate freak', so it's really hard for me, but I choose one day of the week that I allow myself to indulge." She tries to keep sugar, coffee, and alcohol to a minimum. "I'm trying to live a more organic and responsible life, in terms of how I eat. I try not to touch sugar. I'm trying to bring down the levels of coffee that I drink. I love coffee but it's something that's bad for your lymphatic system."
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Sara Sampaio is a model, who's best known for her work with Victoria's Secret. She recently enjoyed a trip to beautiful Capri, Italy. One thing Sampaio made sure to do there was spend time on a boat. She shared some highlights recently on Instagram. In them, Sampaio wore a red swimsuit, her figure on display.
Sampaio shared some of her wellness secrets with HollywoodLife. She says that she likes to use meal prep services. "When I was in LA I was doing this meal prep, where they just have meals come to your house every day and they're premade. I tried Sakara for a week and I'm not even vegan, but I actually really liked it. It was nice to just do it for a week. Then I tried another one called Kooshi, and you can choose what type you want – keto, paleo, whatever you want. I did it because I came back from Italy and I ate so much pasta, pizza, and bread, and I just wanted to eat healthy for two weeks.
So, I got the meal preps and it was really nice because you don't have to think and you just know it's good food. I feel, cooking for one, sometimes is a waste of food. Plus, I travel so much and I always go to the supermarket and buy all this food and then all of a sudden I have to leave, and it all goes to waste. So, I like these meal preps and I'm going to start doing them more often. They do the portion controls themselves, so you don't have to worry about if you're actually eating too much, or overeating sometimes."
Sampaio tells HollywoodLife that she's trying to eat healthier. For her, that means a balanced diet. "So now I'm just trying to eat a little bit more balanced and healthier, not as much sugar and processed foods, and just really trying to get good nutrients into my body. I eat lots of veggies and fruit and I love meat and fish. I just really try to maintain a balanced diet but at the same time on Sunday, I landed from Venice and I was really tired and I felt like having Shake Shack, so I had it."
Sampaio says that she does a variety of things to stay in shape. "I just try to work out three to four, five times a week, depending on how my body is feeling and how my week is going," she told HollywoodLife. "I've been doing a little bit of everything. I've been doing some cardio classes, especially when I'm in LA and then I'll do resistance training or weight training, mixed with a little bit of cardio. Sometimes I'll go to pilates, I just try to do a little bit of everything."
Sampaio struggles with stress and anxiety. She shared how she manages it to The Cut. "Therapy has been one of [the things that helps me]. You go to the doctor every six months to take care of your physical health, so take care of your mental one. Reading has helped me a lot, and to put things in perspective. I try to be very aware of situations and people. I think being aware of that has really helped me take a little bit back the anxiety in a certain way."
Sleep is very important to Sampaio. She told The Cut, "If I don't get my eight hours of sleep, it's going to be a hard day. Your skin regenerates, your eyes are brighter and bigger, you know? Sleeping is a reset of your body. I try to work out as much as I can, but also giving yourself some rest time."
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Kelley Flanagan first made waves as a breakout contestant on the 2020 season of The Bachelor. She ended up in a public relationship with the lead, Peter Weber, for about a year. Since then, Flanagan has grown a large social media following. She recently enjoyed a trip to Greece, and shared a stunning new video on Instagram. In it, Flanagan posed in a black swimsuit on a boat. She captioned the post, "Visit Greece if you want to make many beautiful memories."
Prior to The Bachelor, Flanagan was a lawyer. However, she revealed on an episode of the Talking It Out podcast that she decided to take a break due to health issues. "I took a back burner on law for the time being, and the reason is because I've been having so many health issues. Around a year ago, I realized I needed to stop everything and try to figure out what the hell is going on with me. I took a step back and did more content creating while I tried to figure out my health."
Flanagan revealed on Talking It Out that she was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, and wanted to get help with it. "Since fourth grade, I've always had weird issues like stomach issues. Then right before I went on 'The Bachelor,' I remember I looked nine months pregnant. I was working out for two hours a day with a trainer and I was super active, but I couldn't figure out what was going on with my weight. After the show, I think the transition with the breakup, publicity, and the fan aspect all put a lot of stress on my body. Finally, I realized it got way worse than it was before and needed to find out what it was."
Flanagan is an avid chef. She shares a bunch of videos on Instagram of herself making healthy foods. Flanagan includes vegetables like alfalfa sprouts, onions, and olives, as well as Dijon mustard. In a video, she makes beef chili.
Flanagan likes to do a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she does is play tennis. She shared photos on Instagram of herself on the court. Flanagan captioned it, "Preppy mode on and having a ball!" According to Better Health, tennis has a lot of benefits. "Tennis is a good sport for maintaining health, fitness, strength and agility. It also has social and psychological benefits."
Another outdoor activity Flanagan likes to do is ride four-wheelers. She shared a photo on Instagram of herself doing so for the "Women Supporting Women" challenge. Flanagan captioned the post, "Thank you for all the wonderful women that nominated me! Let's keep supporting one another to be successful in every endeavor! We are all so special! ❤️ P.s, Andddd I got stung by two ?'s within a span of an hour!
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