LIFESTYLE Photographer: Paul John Bayfield, Flickr Creative Commons Do as the Angels do By Jill Holloway Every December, girls of all ages huddle around their television screens for their own personal version of the Super Bowl, also known as the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. They watch as that one lucky model struts down the runway in the million-dollar bedazzled Fantasy Bra, and wonder how they become the next VS Angel without having to give up all their favorite snacks. Surely, models eat pizza sometimes, too. But how do the models prepare? If you’re ready for a newer, healthier lifestyle that promises results, then look no further than these five ideas. Take up boxing Adriana Lima told Vogue UK that she has been boxing for about 10 years, and it’s her passion. She said it helps with all different areas of your body. Angel Elsa Hosk pairs boxing with a lower intensity workout that is less cardio-heavy. Ballet beautiful Model Lily Aldridge does Ballet Beautiful year round, but amps up her routine weeks before the show. Similarly, Pure Barre is a nationally recognized barre chain that offers 55-minute exercise classes, concentrating on the areas women struggle with most: hips, thighs, abdominals and arms. It works just as effectively as Ballet [32] <strong>Alice</strong> <strong>No</strong>vember 2016 Beautiful and promises a lot of the same techniques. Bailey Swiggett, a Pure Barre fitness instructor, said she loves how Victoria’s Secret models promote “strong is sexy.” “I’ve always followed a healthy diet and workout regime, incorporating pure barre and running into my daily routine,” Swiggett said. Try a personal trainer Cindy Bruna has a personal trainer that plans daily workouts and challenges her weeks before the show. Personal trainers are especially great for helping you achieve targeted goals. They understand workouts are not one-size-fits-all. They’ll work with you and your body to see what areas are going to take more time than others. Take a morning swim There’s no better way to start your day than by diving right in — literally. Angel Josephine Skriver recently moved into an apartment with an Olympic-sized pool, and starts her day by swimming laps. Get involved with yoga Whether it’s hot yoga, restorative or yin yoga, it is sure to balance your mind and body. Model Jac Jagaciak participates in Bikram yoga, the most well-known form of hot yoga, and Vinyasa yoga to keep her heart race pulsing and body aligned. Bolram yoga features 26 different poses all while the room is kept at 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Vinyasa yoga, or flow yoga, is focused more on a series of continuous movements and careful breathing. It’s fast-paced and ideal for pairing cardio with inner core. Check social media Looking for some Angel-approved workouts? Victoria’s Secret now sponsors @joja, an Instagram page where company models Josephine Skriver and Jasmine Tookes provide examples of many exercises that the Angels themselves use to prepare for photoshoots and fashion shows. Although models are typically envied for their physique, it’s important to remember that crash diets and fads do not work, and only harm your body. Victoria’s Secret Angels work hard to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, so they don’t have to take drastic measures during the week of the show. “I try and eat at least 40 grams of protein a day to keep me energized during workouts, and always eat my greens,” Swiggett said. “It’s important to keep a balance though and have cheat days, just like the Victoria’s Secret models!” While diet change and exercise is extremely important, it is also important to keep a healthy mindset, just as the Angels do. If you are struggling with the question of whether you should keep moving forward, the answer is yes!
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