Yahoo Finance 11 Ways Clara Amfo Stays Fit with Running, Fitness Challenges, Boxing & More
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11 Ways Clara Amfo Stays Fit with Running, Fitness Challenges, Boxing & More
Not only was she a shining star on Strictly this year, showing off her fancy footwork and impressive coordination, but Clara Amfo is also mega fit. Like, mega fit.
From running (she does it on the reg) to hula hooping and accepting fitness challenges from the fastest British woman in recorded history, one Dina Asher-Smith, Clara likes to get fit done in a number of ways. Read on for every time she inspired us to get up and get moving. We see you working, C!
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1) She switches up her workouts
If hula hoops are up there with mini-trampolines for 'things you wouldn't think to make for a super hard workout', think again. Not only do you need to engage and stabilise your core to keep the hoop up and spinning – your concentration gets a heavy workout, too.
Plus, Clara is singing word-perfect lyrics as she keeps the hoop spinning flawlessly. Whut.
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2) She accepts sweaty challenges
When Dina Asher-Smith (a.k.a the fastest Britsh woman ever) challenges you to a fitness challenge, you accept, right? Well, duh.
Almost a minute of blockbusters (mountain climbers) later and we're sweaty just watching. Wanna try it for yourself? Set a timer for 45-seconds and count how many mountain climbers you're able to smash through in that time.
For ref, Asher-Smith did 176 but we're not expecting you to do anywhere near that. Just give it your best go! We believe in you!
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3) She dances
Almost reaching the Strictly Come Dancing quarter-finals, Clara and her partner Aljaž jived, samba-ed, charleston-ed, tangoed, waltzed, and cha-cha-ed their way through six weeks of challenging choreography.
What better way to get regular cardio in than on live TV streamed to millions?!
(We're still #TeamAlfo.)
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4) She runs for charity (and her supper)
Remember when everyone was doing the 'run five, nominate five', running challenge to raise money for the NHS? Well, Clara got involved, running 5k to her mates' house to pick up some supper – healthy soup made by Nick Grimshaw, no less!
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5) She boxes
There are few workouts that test your cardio, strength and agility quite like a boxing sesh. Throw in a freezing cold day and you have Clara's outdoor gloves session with PT Georgie Okell. How do you spell commitment? Like this, people. Like this.
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6) She works out with Apple Fitness+ Trainer Kim Ngo
Kim Ngo is a SAS: Who Dares Wins badass, Apple Fitness+ PT and overall straight kills it in the gym. Who better for Clara to train with, back when gyms were open and life was a little more normal?
Want the lowdown on Apple Fitness+ app? WH reviewed the new home workout platform in full. Hit the link for a taste of the app-tion. Win!
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7) She keeps it real about motivation
'Most days I love to run, some days I don't... but never regret it,' Clara typed on IG back in September 2019. And, basically, word.
From figuring out how to not lose workout motivation to Joe Wicks' hack for making sure your home workout gets done, find your why and chase after it – like Clara!
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8) She stays hydrated
There's not much we love to see more than a reusable water bottle that's being used on the reg. Not only do you stay hydrated as hell but you also save the planet from single-use plastic. The best? The best. Clara gets it.
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The Radio 1 host and Strictly star is no stranger to sweating it out
