By: Amara Lewis
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| Ashley setting up her yoga mat to stretch before her workout. Ashley is 21 years old. |
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| Ashley stretching her legs before her workout. One of Ashley's favorite Youtube fitness instructors is Chloe Ting. |
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| Ashley Banks stretching before she starts her workout. Ashley began working out at the beginning of 2021. |
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| Ashley stretching in warrior pose before her workout. Ashley stretches before she begins any of her workouts. |
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| Ashley stretching in butterfly pose before her workout. Ashley majors in Website Design at Liberty University. |
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| Ashley preparing to use five pound weights. She has goals to tone her muscles as well as work out consistently. |
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| Ashley preparing to lift five pound weights. "I use five pound weights because they are great for my current strength abilities." |
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| Ashley lifting the five pound weight. The hardest thing about starting the workout journey, to ashley, is motivating yourself. |
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| Ashley lifting a five pound weight. Ashley is a full time student and works a part time job year round. |
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| Ashley performing an overhead extension using a five pound weight. "I balance my activities and schooling by creating a schedule for myself, sometimes it can be hard to follow the schedule and stay on track." |
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| Ashley doing a front extension with a five pound weight. "Making sure I do weights during my workouts is imperative to reach my goals." |
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Ashley performing a lunge. Ashely enjoys stretching outside, "it is so refreshing."
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| Ashlet turning on the faucet to fill up her waterbottle. "I have to remind myself to drink water sometimes, because it is easy to forget." |
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| Ashley filling up her waterbottle. "Managing your diet is very important if you want to see results." |
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| Ashley in sit up position. Sit ups target your core and abdomen area. |
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| Ashley preparing for a sit up. Ashley has taken the steps to motivate herself by watching others progress and success through workout videos on social media. |
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| Ashley starting the treadmill to begin walking. "Using the treadmill is one of the easiest way to tone." |
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| Ashley working out on the treadmill. "You might not see the results right away, but you should not give up." |
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| Ashley drinking a Body Armor. Body Armor is a sports drink that provides nutrition and hydration. |
