Inside Blake Lively’s rigorous diet and workout routine – from ‘jump, throw, carry’ exercises to simple ‘fat-burner’ her trainer says is key
Blake Lively stunned fans earlier this week by posing up a storm in a sassy red swimsuit just six months after welcoming her fourth child — and the snaps left many wondering how she’s achieved such an enviable physique.
The steamy images, uploaded to Instagram, were part of a sexy campaign for her beverage company, Betty Buzz.
While promoting her line of cocktail mixers, the actress, 35, smoldered at the camera as she took off her t-shirt and showed off her incredibly tight midriff.
And the stunning figure of the blonde beauty left her 41.2 million followers mesmerized at how she looked so good.
Blake Lively stunned fans earlier this week by posing up a storm in a sassy red swimsuit just six months after welcoming her fourth child
The steamy images, uploaded to Instagram, were part of a sexy campaign for her beverage company Betty Buzz
It would be true to say that the diet and exercise regimens of the Los Angeles native are versatile.
Her personal trainer has previously revealed that the secret to Blake’s physique is learning healthy habits like getting enough sleep at night, drinking plenty of water and walking as much as possible.
She also eschews restrictive diets and calorie counting — preferring a healthy balance instead.
Here, FEMAIL takes a look at Blake’s regimen, which has led to a gorgeous bikini body.
Blake’s personal trainer revealed how the star has created healthy habits around exercise
Don Saladino, a New York gym coach, has worked with the actress for more than 10 years and previously spoke with E! News about her fitness regimen.
He lifted the lid on Blake’s go-to workout, he said she focused on “movement” and “developing a high energy level.”
“She’s a great mom, she’s got four kids jumping on her and that’s hard on the body,” Don explained.
Don Saladino, a New York gym coach, has worked with the actress for more than 10 years and previously spoke to E! News about her regimen
Last year, he shared some of the things Blake does when he trains with him for Women’s Health, including pushups, broad jumps, dumbbell deadlifts, and goblet squats
“(Her exercise regimen) makes the body feel strong and resilient…and restores the way she feels.”
And the key is that Blake keeps her workout regimen consistent, spending between 30 and 75 minutes exercising at least five days a week.
told Don Cosmopolitan that the routine usually started with foam rolling, then five to seven minutes of mobility work, before transitioning into a “jump, toss, carry” routine.
“That raises her body temperature, that makes her really athletic, and it’s my way of doing an upper body, a lower body, and a core move,” he said.
The workouts are then split between upper body, lower body, arms and mobility.
Last year, Don shared some of the things Blake did when he trained with him Women’s healthincluding push-ups, broad jumps, the farmer’s carry, dumbbell deadlifts, flat dumbbell presses, goblet squats, and bent-over dumbbell rows.
But even when she can’t find time to do a full workout, the star hops on the elliptical for at least 10 minutes to make sure she works up a sweat.
In 2018, Blake couldn’t stop gushing about Don in a post shared on Instagram where she revealed that he helped her lose the 61 pounds she gained during pregnancy in just 14 months.
“It turns out you can’t lose the 61 pounds you gained during pregnancy just by scrolling through Instagram and wondering why you don’t look like all the bikini models,” she captioned a photo of her and Don together in the gym posed.
“Thanks Don for kicking my A-double-S into shape. 10 months to win, 14 months to lose. Feel very proud.’
Blake eschews restrictive diets and calorie counting, but tends to limit her alcohol consumption
The actress’s personal trainer has claimed that it’s not necessary to “starve yourself” to shed pounds.
The fitness guru said Blake herself stayed away from restrictive diets, which often left people feeling “hungry” and could trigger binge eating and other unhealthy tendencies.
“Stop living in a calorie deficit,” Don said. “Calories are energy, so if you get in a car and fuel a car, a car will go until it runs out of gas or until you stop.
“The human body is going to look at the amount of calories someone is consuming and say, ‘Wait a minute, this person isn’t putting enough energy into my body.’ And you’re not going to run very well.
The fitness guru said Blake herself stayed away from restrictive diets, which often left people feeling “hungry” and could trigger binge eating and other unhealthy tendencies.
Blake works on an “80-20 rule,” which means you’re careful about what you eat 80 percent of the week and the other 20 percent allow for mistakes and fun
‘And that’s why you see people who eat too few calories, they can’t lose weight. Their blood sugar is low and their energy levels are low, so they exercise less.’
Instead, he said to focus on consuming “high-quality foods” that are high in protein, as well as tons of fruits and veggies.
Blake has an “80-20 rule,” meaning she’s careful about what she eats 80 percent of the week and allows for mistakes and fun the other 20 percent.
But it is true that the star, along with husband Ryan, is very careful about the food they put in their bodies.
The actress often shops at farmers’ markets and prepares her own meals to keep her nutrition in check, and Don adds, “She’s a great cook.”
Her diet plan revolves around “eating organic, balanced meals consisting of protein, vegetables, fruits, slow-burning starches like sweet potato, and getting healthy fats like avocado, coconut oil, and grass-fed butter,” Don shared. Cosmopolitan.
The actress often shops at farmer’s markets and will cook her own food to keep her nutrition in check, and Don adds, “She’s a great cook”
She starts each day by drinking a large glass of water and for breakfast she “makes herself some eggs cooked in coconut oil” before adding fresh vegetables.
The personal trainer continues: ‘If she is really hungry, because the human body is constantly changing, she can add some gluten-free oatmeal with some fruit.
“A big priority early in the day is hydrating, feeding her food with the right nutrients, which balances her sugar levels, and then not depriving (herself) of everything she loves.”
The Gossip Girl alum, whose husband owns Aviation Gin, has also previously spoken out about limiting her alcohol intake. People: ‘I don’t drink because I don’t like the effects of alcohol, but I like being a part of it.
‘I like to be social. I like people coming together.’
The understated secret to Blake Lively’s amazing physique is getting enough sleep
One of the more understated secrets to Blake’s physique is getting enough sleep.
Speaking about the benefits of plenty of shut-eye, Don said, “It’s a fat burner and it’s free.”
One of the more understated secrets to the actress’s enviable physique is getting enough sleep every night
The expert added that it was important to get about seven to nine hours of sleep a night before further touting the benefits in an interview with Men’s health.
“We put on muscle while we sleep and recover,” he said.
“Our bodies heal during that sleep process, our hormones heal and get stronger, our bodies become more efficient with energy, more efficient with burning fat.”