3 Activities Most Cited by Models

Last post I proposed a lifestyle change challenge, which includes an exercise routine. Well, if you decided to go on board my challenge you could be also interested in getting top model’s advise. These are the top 3 activities most cited by Victoria’s Secret angels when it comes to workout. They are pilates, yoga andboxing.

Pilates

The pilates works with stretching and muscle tone, improving movement and articulation as well. The posture is also very important in each exercise on pilates, bringing more balance to the body.
Benefits

• Improves mental and physical strength – really useful if you have to face dozens of castings, diets and egos a day. Or if you have to put up with that monster-boss.
• posture correction – if you’re a model, correcting you’re posture may help you gain some height. If you’re not, you probably work over time in front of a computer, and believe me, having good posture will help you with that pain on your back
• Stimulates circulatory system – that helps a lot in different areas, make your skin and hair more beautiful
• Eliminates toxins – and helps eliminating fat too
• works with correct breathing – that will help you focus, and relax

Most models said that they did pilates on the machines, not the one on the floor (you can do pilates on the floor using balls or on the machines using body weight and other accessories).
Pilates was said to be practiced by: Anja Rubik, Miranda Kerr (HERE), Izabel Goulart and Behati Prinsloo (HERE).

Yoga

is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. Considered to be not just an exercise and a way to work the body but a philosophy and a way of life. The word yoga derives from a root yuj meaning “to join”, “to unite”, or “to attach”. Yoga has lots of different systems, like the Hatha Yoga, the Raja Yoga, the Tantra yoga and others. Each with their differences and it’s focus. Generally speaking, the yoga is the art of self-knowledge.
Benefits

• works the muscle tone trough resistence and body weight
• relaxes body and mind, helping to deal with daily stress in a better way
• increases your energy
• increases flexibility
• increases concentration and focus
• corrects breathing
• gives you inner peace and self-knowledge – which is essential for happiness and makes you feel confident

the models didn’t really say which kind of yoga system they practice, but the activity was appointed by: Anja Rubik, Lindsay Ellingson e Shannan Click (in that same video Izabel Goulart talks about the pilates).

Boxing

Boxing came from the rings and hit the gym. It became super popular between models, because of the calorie loss. It’s one of the best options for those who want to lose weight fast, in a healthy way. It’s a way to work muscle tone and weight loss at the same time. The classes vary and that’s pretty good for those who dread routine.

Benefits

• Works with cardio and improves muscle tone at the same time.
• Improves motor coordination skills and time and space perception.
• Gives you more courage and determination to face your day.
• high level of calorie burning (+- 1000 kcal in an 1 1/2 hour) – a great ally in weight loss.
• It’s a learning process – which can help on keeping you motivated.

Between all the models around, Adriana Lima is the biggest supporter of boxing. She practices boxing for 6~7 years now with her trainer Michael Olajide, and has introduced it to lots of other models. Doutzen Kroes also practices with the same trainer, as we saw HERE.