‘Don’t Lose the Yams’: Angela Simmons Gives Fans a Peek Into Her Intense Workout

Angela Simmons has always taken her fitness journey seriously. Now, the entrepreneur is giving her 6.5 million Instagram fans a sneak peek at what it takes to get her amazing body.

On Thursday, Oct. 15, the “Growing Up Hip Hop” star took to her social media page to share a reel of the various activities she incorporates in her daily workouts. Angela’s exercises have included boxing, jump roping, conquering the Stairmaster, squats, and more. “Morning grind #BnB #builtnotbought ‼️🙌🏽,” the mother of one captioned the clip that was viewed over 52,000 times.

Angela Simmons
Angela Simmons @angelasimmons/Instagram

The reality star’s video had fans flooding her comments section with compliments referring to her as an “inspiration.” Some left words of encouragement telling Angela to never give up on her fitness journey. Other fans wanted more in-depth details about her rigorous workouts, including one person who commented, “If you don’t mind sharing how many days of the week do you work out and how many hours in the day? You motivate…” Another wrote, “That workout grind don’t STOP. 💪🏽 Can’t wait to start my training! 😆.” 

A third fan even suggested that the star release a tape, writing, “U should do u own workout video @angelasimmon.” “when she’s finished she going be ready on all levels 💯💯💯Queen Ange👑,” a fourth person wrote. 

Simmons, 32, often has shared her workout clips, and has been a massive advocate of body positivity. Back in August, the former fashion designer shared a heartfelt message on self-love on her Instagram page. 

“Built Not Bought 💪🏽 ‘A strong woman is 100% herself, 100% of the time. “The strongest actions for a woman is to love herself, be herself and shine amongst those who never believed she could,” Angela captioned the lengthy post attached with a photo of herself posing in front of her aerial yoga band.

She went on to note the challenges that you may face as you embrace yourself without the influence of society’s definition of beauty weighing on you. Simmons encouraged her fans to love their bodies through whatever decisions they may make about their bodies.

She concluded her post, saying, “Do what will make you happy in the long run. If it is surgery .. Do it! But just make sure it’s for you. And make sure you LOVE the skin you are in. Flaws and All. I am In Love ♥️ Happy Sunday 💫  #BnB.”

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