Nazan Eckes in Bathing Suit is "Body Positive" Celebwell
German TV star Nazan Eckes is enjoying some time at the beach in Dubai, and sharing it with her many social media fans. Eckes posted video of herself striding on the sand wearing a black swimsuit with a leopard-print coverup. "Not Malibu, but also beautiful ☀️," she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Eckes 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!
Eckes makes homemade "immune boosting" smoothies with ingredients such as apple, pineapple, ginger, and lemon. "Pineapple is the only food known to contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps your skin and tissues heal," says Julia Zumpano, RD. "Bromelain appears to produce substances that combat in pain and swelling."
Eckes loves the physical and mental health benefits of yoga. "Stress makes us tense physically and mentally. Our flight or fight response activates, we get adrenaline rushes and our body releases cortisol which increases our heart rate and sends the blood to the muscles," says MoreYoga instructor Anna de Sousa. "Yoga helps us tune in with our rest and digest nervous system response, instead. Our body starts its recovery, restore and repair functions."
Eckes uses resistance bands for an enhanced workout. "No matter what your fitness level, resistance bands are a great piece of equipment to use," says exercise physiologist Christopher Travers, MS. "Resistance bands might not look like much, but they can strengthen your muscles as effectively as more traditional weights. In many ways, bands put more tension on your muscles and work them longer during movements."
Eckes incorporates regular weight training sessions into her training routine. "Lifting weights can increase your lean body mass, which increases the number of overall calories you burn during the day," says Jacque Crockford, C.S.C.S., spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise.
Eckes loves boxing-style workouts to build strength and get some cardio in a fun way. "You're swinging your arms, moving the muscles of your arms and shoulders, increasing your upper-body strength. And when you're in the boxer crouch with a wide stance, with your knees slightly bent, you're strengthening your core muscles, back, and legs," says physical therapist Linda Arslanian. "There are studies that show trying to hit a target with your hands improves eye-hand coordination and possibly makes you feel more alert and attentive."
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