Pia Whitesell is hitting the gym in chocolate brown. In a new social media post the Australian model and actress flaunts her amazing figure in a head-to-toe coordinating two-piece workout look. “The best color on you,” commented one of her followers. “Double espresso,” added another. How does the mother-of-one maintain her amazing body? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
Pia is a big fan of Pilates. “I work with Fluidform [Pilates] and have been doing it at home now for some time. [Kirsten King’s] whole philosophy as a Pilates teacher is about poise and lengthening,” she told Body + Soul about her go-to workout. In a recent photo she showed off her moves at the studio. “It’s always just joy,” she captioned it.
Pia, who lives in Malibu with her husband Patrick, loves hiking. She recently shared photos hiking a cave trail in Sydney. “Adventure time,” she captioned it. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:
- Building stronger muscles and bones
- Improving your sense of balance
- Improving your heart health
- Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems
Pia enjoys indoor and outdoor cycling. In this photo she goes for a ride in Sydney. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.
Pia enjoys hopping in the infrared sauna, which she has at home. “I use that a lot. And I have an unheated pool, so I go from the sauna to the pool,” Pia told Body + Soul. “I really do love infrared – you can have a moment of escapism. It’s like, ‘Boys, I’m in the sauna. Do not disturb.'”
Pia does cardio at the gym. “I switch it up with going to the gym and listening to hip-hop while running on the treadmill or on the step machine,” she told Body + Soul. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.
Pia also loves surfing. According to the Australian government’s Better Health, surfing provides many health benefits including cardiovascular fitness from paddling, shoulder and back strength, which also strengthens from the paddling, and leg and core strength. “Once you’re standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up,” they say.