6 Models Share Their Favorite Workouts—and Show Off the Results
More than ever, the models who walk the walk are punching, biking, jumping, swimming, and stretching their way there. Six of them told us their secrets.
Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, April 20151/13Girls Keep Swinging
Though it’s now almost commonplace to see supermodels duking it out in old-school boxing gyms, Adriana Lima was one of the first to throw a punch. “I hate machines, so I started more than ten years ago—before the revolution,” she says, laughing.
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Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, April 20152/13Hard Core
The prevailing wisdom of the moment—from the gym to the clever cutaway looks on the runway—tells us that activating your abs leads to improved performance and beautiful posture. A fighting spirit seems like a bonus. Caroline Trentini wears a Marni cotton-and-linen top ($690), wrap skirt ($1,200), cotton-and-leather belt, and sandals; clothing at modaoperandi.com. Etro earrings. Alexis Bittar bangles.
Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, April 20153/13Shake a Leg
After giving birth to a son 20 months ago, Trentini found a former jujitsu pro, Eduardo Munra, who transformed her workout through kickboxing. “When I started doing it I just found love,” she says. Olympia Activewear sports bra ($70) and moto leggings ($110); olympiaactivewear.com.
Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, April 20154/13Hell on Wheels
Vanessa Axente puts a positive spin on cycling, taking her trekking bike for exhilarating lakeside rides through her native Hungarian countryside—“anywhere from 40 kilometers to 90,” she says. T by Alexander Wang turtleneck, $380; Alexander Wang, NYC. Michi leggings, $179; michiny.com. Bell helmet. Google Glass. FuelBelt hydration belt. Samsung Gear S watch. Shimano gloves. Breezer mountain bike.
Photographed by Inez and Vinoodh, Vogue, April 20155/13Let It Flow
When she’s not cycling, Axente makes do with intense Wii dancing sessions and badminton games. “After playing for an hour and a half,” she says, “you can’t move your arms the next day!” Balmain top with leather bands, pleated chiffon trousers, and patent leather belt; select Neiman Marcus stores. Etro ring and cuff. Alexis Bittar bangle.