The fitness tricks of eight Victoria’s Secret models

The fitness tricks of eight Victoria’s Secret models 



Victoria's Secret models undeniably have some of the most beautiful and envied bodies on the planet.



And as they showed off their incredibly toned physiques at the lingerie brand's annual show in Shanghai last week, you can't help wonder how they get in such phenomenal shape. 



It's no wonder the gang feel the pressure: The sparkly catwalk extravaganza is the biggest runway event of the year and is watched in over 190 countries, with around 1.4 billion people tuning in.



So how do they achieve those washboard abs and perfectly sculpted thighs – and is it doable for us mere mortals?



You'd imagine it takes a rather depressing diet of just lettuce and lemon water to look that good. But not so according to stunning Elsa Hosk, who insists she loves her food and works out so she can eat whatever she wants.



Do you need a punishing daily military-style fitness regime? Beauty Bella Hadid, reveals that, despite being left with health struggles from contracting Lyme disease, she forced herself to train for three hours a day in the run up to the show – but then indulged in her favourite food – pizza.



Read on to find out more written by Healthista...



The boxing beauty: Bella Hadid





er developing Lyme disease, the model had to give up on her dream of becoming an Olympic equestrian and these days the model is more likely found in the gym or a boxing ring.



Generally, Bella strays from strenuous regimens. ‘My body can’t handle aggressive workouts,’ she told The Coveteur.



She vouches that ‘nothing other than boxing and a series of targeted ab workouts’ will give you washboard abs.



But when it comes to the lead up to Victoria’s Secret, she certainly ramps it up.



‘[I’ve been] working out for three hours every day… it’s crazy but I think you know if you set your mind to something, I think you can succeed,’ she told People.



Yet she insists she indulges in a good old cheat meat like the rest of us.



During an off-week last year, the supermodel spoke to Womenswear Daily and admitted, ‘Right now my diet is pizza, so recently that’s all I’ve been eating.’ 



The resistance band babe: Lais Ribeiro



The 27-year-old supermodel took the runway by storm in this year’s $2 million, 18 karat gold, sapphire, diamond and topaz fantasy bra.



Earning her wings in 2015, the Brazilian beauty returned to steal the show this year, telling The New York Post: ‘I work out three to six days a week and normally around 90 minutes per workout.’



The model is famous for a love of switching up her workouts and took up Pilates earlier this year.





But scrolling through the supermodel’s Instagram feed reveals she enjoys bicep curling, cable flying and dancing her way around the fitness studios of New York.



And her secret weapon? Resistance bands. She told the Post she loves using them to focus on her abs, outer thighs and glutes.



‘I typically do three reps of 20, rotating between glute bridges with feet wide, clams with heels together, duck walks, side steps and jack squats.’



Her only kryptonite? ‘I hate cutting out sweets, which I really love.’



The yoga lover: Alessandra Ambrosio



This year was huge for Brazilian model and actress Alessandra – it was her last ever year of walking in the VS show and after 17 years in the biz, the 36-year-old is hanging up her wings.



On this year’s catwalk, the supermodel looked as phenomenal as ever.



She insists a good night's sleep is essential to stay youthful, and further prep for the runway, the Brazilian beauty doubles her workout regime.



Usually, she likes to do yoga but ahead of the show uses the Tracy Anderson Method – a customized workout programme that promises long, lean muscles and ‘true body happiness’ – to get seriously fit.



When she’s not doing Tracy Anderson’s killer moves the mother of two loves to hike or do yoga. Speaking with W Magazine, she said: ‘Sometimes I feel like I need to do more yoga, and other times I feel I need more toning, which is what Tracy is all about.'



And unless she’s playing volleyball with friends or hiking, the model rarely spends more than an hour and a half working out.



Mixing it up: Elsa Hosk



Gracing the Victoria’s Secret catwalk wearing 275,000 Swarovski crystals, Swedish stunner Elsa Hosk carried the heavy 14-pound bra down the runway with ease.