How Victoria’s Secret Models Workout
Today, our favorite Victoria’s Secret Angels will be walking down the glitter runway with wings as big as them, and costumes that can only be gotten away with during fashion’s annual blockbuster event. The show is extravagant in every sense and while they could represent more body types, these runway bodies are still all about strength and athleticism. Each model has devoted countless hours of physical and mental preparation, debunking the myth that all it takes is good genes. By not hiding their sweat sessions, they’re advocating for wellness and health and sending a message that implies anyone can achieve their strength and confidence goals. But don't forget that hard work will always be involved. The hashtag #TrainLikeAnAngel boasts over 50k posts featuring both the VS crew at various studios and gyms and us normal folk who are inspired by their confidence and body positivity on a daily basis. As the 20th annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show kicks off, we’ll be celebrating the perseverance and training that was put into the show by the Angels, and all of the new faces.
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After using the elliptical machine which serves as a great form of cardio exercise, Allana Arrington does some side leg raises to help activate different muscles.
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Whether you swim, run, ellipticize, jump rope, or climb, your arms can take your workout from meh to wow. Strong shoulders, biceps, and triceps will help you slice through the water, propel you along the trail, and just keep you more energized.
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Paddleboarding requires you to stand upright on the board, which requires a lot of core stability and leg strength to maintain balance which is what makes it a fun and grueling workout.
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Give us a trail, and we’ll give you sweat. Hiking is great because not only does the fresh air help fight stress, but the inclines are great form of resistance training whether you’re running or walking.
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Planks aid in strengthening your core, increase your flexibility, and improve your posture because of how straight you’re supposed to be during the position.
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Squats help to build your leg muscles (including your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves), but they also create an anabolic environment, which promotes body-wide muscle building.
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Working out on the ground helps with isolating muscles in your legs, abs, and butt. Sometimes the most effective training comes from lying down.
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Nothing is quite as satisfying as flexing your hard-earned muscles after throwing some punches in the boxing ring.
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Circuit Training is an overlooked method of exercise but in reality, it’s a favorite for those who try it because it works your entire body, helps muscle endurance, and best of all it can be done virtually anywhere.
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Friends who train together, stay together. Lais Oliveria and Adriana Lima hit the gym in Paris and practiced some cardio training including the treadmill and elliptical.
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Working out with a trainer helps improve workout discipline and ensures that you are moving your body in the safest and most optimal way.
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Doing planks regularly not only significantly reduces back pain but it also strengthens your muscles and ensures a strong support for your entire back, especially in the areas around your upper back.
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Megan poses on the steps of Technogym after mixing cardio and weight training.
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Standing on a BOSU which is short for ‘both sides up’. It is used for balance training, core strengthening, and balance, as well as reflex improvement.
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What isn’t pictured are the shaking legs that are an unavoidable result of Pure Barre. You won't typically find cardio in this workout, but rather a series of strengthening exercises targeting your core, arms, legs, and, of course, your butt.
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The plank with leg lift is a multi-functional exercise that improves stability throughout the core, spine, and hip regions. The exercise also strengthens the lower back while improving hip mobility.
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Taking fitness classes is a great way to get a workout in without having to think or plan. Each class is structured with a warm-up, a balanced workout and a cool down.
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Another Angel, another plank. Planks train the muscles of your abdomen to activate so they support your posture and share in the burden of holding you upright; your back muscles no longer have to do all the work.
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The muscles that are used in Ballet Beautiful and other ballet-inspired workouts are similar to those used in classic ballet. They're also muscles that don't get used very often, which is why it burns so much. The entire time, you use your abs, and that's where your control is going to come from.
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The Dogpound is a favorite among the VS squad. The studio offers a fusion of yoga, barre, a lot of core strength, and some strength training and cardio moves like using the hammer, ropes, balls. It is a full body workout but very focused on the core.
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Medicine balls are weighted spheres that can help improve muscular power and sports performance. They can be used for a variety of workouts including arms, legs, and core.
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Research shows that boxing helps to relieve physical and mental stress and tension with every punch. Boxing can decrease stress hormones like cortisol.
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At the Dogpound in NYC, it’s all about having varied workouts and making sure nobody is ever bored. By pushing people a little out of their comfort zone and incorporating different tactics during the exercises, no class is ever identical.
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There are countless benefits to running so we’ll just include the most important ones: it boosts your confidence, relieves stress, improves your health, and can even help prevent cancer and shrink tumors.
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Pilates elongates and strengthens, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility. A body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured.
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The number of reasons to start practicing yoga are countless but some benefits of the ancient practice include a healthier immune system, increased blood flow, your spine becomes stronger, your nervous system is better-maintained, it eases pain, and yoga makes you happier.
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When you work out, lactic acid builds up in your muscles. This often leads to muscle soreness and fatigue. Stretching after a workout helps to reduce muscle fatigue. When you stretch after a workout, your muscles are warm and you benefit from increased blood circulation.
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Adding weights to your ankles helps target different muscle groups and helps make them stronger.
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