'Exercise is my stress reliever!': Flip Or Flop's Christina El Moussa explains how running and yoga have helped her cope with painful split from Tarek

Christina El Moussa showed off an incredible bikini body on Thursday.

And the next day the 33-year-old reality star told People how she keeps in such toned shape.

'Exercise is my stress reliever,' said the Flip Or Flop star who split from her husband of seven years, Tarek, several months ago. 'There is nothing like a good three-mile run for me to really clear my head and get my endorphins going.'

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Christina El Moussa talks exercise to People

Christina El Moussa talks exercise to People

And the designer has another routine that does her body good.

'My other go-to is yoga,' she said.

'I have the most amazing private instructor who has changed my life.

'Our sessions are very spiritual and have really helped me cope with my divorce and other emotions I’m going through during this time.'

She revealed she practices yin yoga. That involves meditation.

'I love it so much, it’s inspired me to take a trip to Bali this summer. I can’t wait!' she said.

And the TV icon also said she has taken up Orangetheory.

Orangtheory are 'high energy, coach-led workouts,' according to studios' website.

Body good: 'Exercise is my stress reliever,' said the Flip Or Flop star who split from her husband of seven years, Tarek, several months ago. Here she is seen with daughter Taylor

Body good: 'Exercise is my stress reliever,' said the Flip Or Flop star who split from her husband of seven years, Tarek, several months ago. Here she is seen with daughter Taylor

The heart-rate-monitored group interval fitness concept is designed to stimulate metabolism, increase energy, and provide group support and accountability.

Locations are in Florida and California.

'I'm totally hooked!' she said. 'It combines running, which is my favorite workout, with weight training, which I never do on my own. 

Donut time: Both wore lavender bikinis for the session that took place in their Orange County, California, home

Donut time: Both wore lavender bikinis for the session that took place in their Orange County, California, home

More to see: Here the mother-of-tow showed off her pert backside

More to see: Here the mother-of-tow showed off her pert backside

'It goes by super quickly and is always challenging. And it helped to get me in the best shape of my 30s!' 

As far as her food intake, she is careful there too. 

'I eat five small meals a day that usually consist of overnight oats for breakfast, a green juice for a snack, salad with a protein for lunch, granola bar as a snack and then a healthy dinner of chicken or salmon and veggies, tacos or vegan chili,' explained the star.

Still friends: The designer seemed to be in great spirits after a rough 2016 that included her split from Tarek, 35, who has been battling cancer. They were wed for seven years. He filed for divorce in January

Still friends: The designer seemed to be in great spirits after a rough 2016 that included her split from Tarek, 35, who has been battling cancer. They were wed for seven years. He filed for divorce in January

'For a little dessert, I love Justin’s Organic Mini Peanut Butter Cups — delish!'

On Wednesday the blonde beauty took time out for a photo shoot with her mini me daughter Taylor, aged six.

Both wore lavender bikinis for the session that took place in their Orange County, California, home. 

Ready for summer: Christina El Moussa and her daughter Taylor wore swimsuits for a photo shoot on Wednesday

Ready for summer: El Moussa and her daughter Taylor wore swimsuits for a photo shoot on Wednesday

Social maven: The home improvement expert shared the new images in a L*Space Swimwear’s Instagram story

Social maven: The home improvement expert shared the new images in a L*Space Swimwear’s Instagram story

Having a go at it: The mother-daughter team tried to use the Hoola Hoop together

Having a go at it: The mother-daughter team tried to use the Hoola Hoop together

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Christina and Tarek are also parents to Brayden, aged one.

The home improvement expert shared the new images in a L*Space Swimwear’s Instagram story.

'Shoot prep & playtime,' the caption read where the two reality stars were standing in a hallway with a pink Hoola Hoop.

El Moussa looked incredibly fit with her abs showing. She also had sculpted legs and arms, and appeared to have not an ounce of fat on her.

The star has her long blonde locks worn down. 

The TV home makeover queen also held onto her black-and-white French bulldog who she called her 'new boyfriend.'

Romance: The TV queen also held onto her French bulldog who she called her 'new boyfriend'

Romance: The TV queen also held onto her French bulldog who she called her 'new boyfriend'

She really loves this four-legged wonder: Here the star added a smiley face with heart eyes

She really loves this four-legged wonder: Here the star added a smiley face with heart eyes

Later she was seen in a fuchsia and purple swimsuit.

The designer seemed to be in great spirits after a rough 2016 that included her split from Tarek, 35, who has been battling cancer. They were wed for seven years. He filed for divorce in January.

She also recently split from contractor Gary Anderson.

'Christina is single and being in a relationship is the last thing on her mind,' her rep told Us Weekly in February.

'She is taking this time to focus on her children and herself,' it was added. 

This posting comes after a report from TMZ this week that the estranged couple are seeing a life coach to help them with their split.

The stars met with Tim Storey for dinner in Orange County on Monday.

The meeting was reportedly Tarek's idea, as Storey has already been helping him deal with the divorce.

He wanted to speak with his ex about co-parenting and remaining friends. However the site claimed a reunion was definitely not on the cards. 

The dinner was not recorded for their reality show.

The motivational speaker and author has also helped stars such as Robert Downey Jr, Kanye West, Charlie Sheen and Christian Slater. 

 

 

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