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How Victoria's Secret Angels shape up for the show

December 13, 2015 13:00 IST

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Victoria's Secret model Gigi Hadid takes part in a series of ballet-inspired workouts ahead of the runway shows for the lingerie company.

Mary Helen Bowers from fitness studio Ballet Beautiful has revealed her clients -- which includes Hadid and Lily Aldridge -- work on toning and elongating their muscles before they hit the catwalk, reported New York Post.

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"The workout is really targeted and focuses a lot on toning, on elongating the muscles and on building this elegant but powerful form. The girls are training all year long, but leading up to the show we really intensify the training.

There's tons and tons of toning exercises, a lot of lunges and cardio work that's inspired ballet," Mary said.

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This supermodel's husband doesn’t want daughter to be a model

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Victoria's Secret Angel Lily Aldridge has revealed her husband Caleb Followill wouldn't be keen if their three-year-old daughter Dixie wanted to be a model.

Lily, who wore the $2 million Fantasy Bra for this year's show, insists she would be "proud" if Dixie Pearl chose to follow in her footsteps and join the fashion industry, reported People magazine.

"I'll support whatever she wants to do! I don't think my husband would want her anywhere near the runway. But I would be proud of her no matter what she does."

The 30-year-old model also opened up about the beliefs she tries to instil in her young daughter.

"I'd tell every girl or woman out there to believe in yourself and not let other people try to make you feel any different. Just believe in yourself and be confident." 

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She’s turning 50 next year!

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Cindy Crawford will celebrate her 50th birthday next February and the supermodel says she is happy to age gracefully.

Crawford said she admires celebrities like Helen Mirren and Jane Fonda, who look amazing at their age and do not "try to look" young, reported People magazine.

"Women like Helen Mirren and Jane Fonda, they look amazing and they look appropriate. They look amazing but they're not trying to look 30. I don't want to be trying to compete with my 14-year-old daughter (Kaia Gerber) -- because I would lose!

"I always thought, 'When can I just let it all go?' It's just never. There is no age now! It was the aspect of embracing turning 50 and celebrating the past, but at the same time I am embracing where I am."

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Britney Spears shows off washboard abs

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A recent social media post of Britney Spears suggests that she has been sweating really hard in the gym to tone up her abs.

Showing off her washboard stomach and trim figure, the 34-year-old singer shared a picture on her Instagram page and captioned it as, "Long day recording... now it's facial time!" the Mirror reports.

In the picture, the Pretty Girls hit-maker was seen donning a cropped sweater and low-waist pajama pants to flaunt her enviable abs.

Earlier, Spears showed off her svelte figure in low-cut black jumpsuit during her appearance at the Linq hotel-casino in Las Vegas.

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Zoe Saldana flaunts her post-baby body

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Zoe Saldana had gained around 70 pounds while she was pregnant with her twins, but the actress has worked hard to bring her body in shape and is proud of it.

The 37-year-old Guardians of the Galaxy star shared a picture of her wearing the catsuit from the film saying she has successfully achieved her goal, reported E! online.

"I had to share this; this is one of the old #guardiansofthegalaxy costumes that I wore back in 2013. After twins I can't believe I was able to slip into this.

"@marvel and @jamesgunn don't be mad. I'm not showing anything that hasn't been seen before... Besides, aren't we designing new stuff? It pays off to work hard! I mean it mommies of the world, if I did it you can too," Saldana wrote.

After welcoming twin boys in November 2014, the actress was on a mission to get her body back while maintaining a healthy attitude.

In the past one year the Avatar star shared various diet tips and fitness regimes as well as videos of herself hitting the gym on her Facebook page.

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