When Alessandra Ambrosio isn't walking a runway or red carpet in designer outfits or sporting a boho street style look, she's in yoga pants.  The avid yogi is often seen hitting the mat in Los Angeles, green juice in hand, and sometimes bringing her fiancé along for the fun.

So what does this all mean for us?  Plenty of athletic outfit inspiration from the Brazilian Victoria's Secret model — just in case you need a little extra motivation to hit those early-morning gym sessions.  From constellation-printed pants to fun cropped sweatshirts, if we had her impressive fitness wardrobe, you bet we'd be going to the gym even more.  Keep scrolling to see Alessandra's best workout looks.

1. Beach-Printed Leggings and a Knotted Black Tank Top

2. Black Cropped Leggings and a Band T-Shirt

3. Marbled Leggings and a Graphic Tank Top

4. A Leotard With Sheer Paneling

5. A Short-Sleeved Sweatshirt

6. A Graphic Sweatshirt and Black Cropped Leggings

7. A Graphic Sweatshirt and Sky Leggings

8. A Crop Top and Colorful Pants

9. A Unitard and Tank Top

10. A Cat Sweatshirt and Black Leggings

11. Cosmic Pants

12. Two-Toned Pants

13. A Leather Cap, Graphic Sweatshirt, and Black Leggings

14. A City Sweatshirt and Black Pants With Detailing

15. Ikat Pants

16. A Blue Crop Top and Black and Blue Leggings

17. A Graphic Tee and Purple Leggings

18. Head-to-Toe White

19. A Graphic Sweatshirt and Running Shorts

I never expected to utter the words “joy” and “exercise” in the same sentence.  Then, two years ago, on a whim and with a little convincing from my best friend, I tried The Bar Method.  To this day, I take classes five and sometimes six times a week.  I spring out of bed every morning at 5 a.m. and put on my grippy socks to ensure I don’t miss one of my favorite hours of the day.  But it wasn't always that way.

As a child, I was never very active.  I did gymnastics, but I was never into sports.  My love of gymnastics came to grinding halt when I was 10 years old and learned that I had a pretty severe case of scoliosis (curvature of the spine).  In just one year, I endured three extensive surgeries.  I don’t want go into too many gory details, but the ordeal involved rib removal, spine twisting, and a Herrington rod (metal rod that was inserted and screwed into my spine along one side to straighten my spine) coming loose.

When it was over, I was three inches taller but a hell of a lot less flexible.  Prior to the surgery, I could do backbends and bridges, but afterwards, I could only move at my neck and bend at my hips — everything in between was as straight as an arrow.  With this limited flexibility and my exceptional caution, I just stopped being active, and I always had a doctor's note that allowed me to pass gym with little effort.  I knew after my surgeries I would never gain the same flexibility, but I should have been able to maintain strength.  Unfortunately, the fear of more surgeries and just exceptional caution lead to me a path of weakness in both my core and back.

When I heard friends say they loved exercise, I thought they were crazy, but deep in the back of my brain, I was a little jealous.  As an adult, I would entertain the idea of exercise for a few months — with yoga, crazy circuit training, and gym memberships — but nothing stuck, and I hated all of it.  Looking back now, I realize I was always haunted by my three back surgeries;  I was fearful that overexerting myself would result in more surgeries.  And after years of babying my back, much of my muscle had atrophied.

But then I tried The Bar Method — a low-impact full-body workout that utilizes a ballet barre for many of the exercises and stretches.  From the beginning, the classes were incredibly hard and intense, but to my surprise, I found myself craving them.  I started slowly, going no more than three times per week, and I always did the easy or modified versions of the exercises.

Throughout those early classes, my back never hurt and I never felt as if I couldn't do the exercises.  The amazing Bar Method teachers taught me which exercises I needed to modify and truly helped me focus on engaging my back and core (muscles I hadn't used in years, but I could feel my muscles' memory kicking in).  Within the first couple weeks, my first win was when I realized I could stand up, bend over, and actually touch the floor.  I hadn't been this flexible since I was a kid.

After several months, I began to understand the joy of exercising regularly:  not only did it help clear my head but also I left class with less stress.  A common phrase you hear from instructors in Bar Method class is “good choices” when you challenge yourself just a little more, like going from doing push-ups on your knees to doing them on your toes.

In turn, I began to focus on my own wellness and to realize that life is full of choices, both in barre class and out.  I slowly increased my schedule to five classes per week, and after the first year, I switched to the 6 a.m. class from the evening classes to ensure I never missed a session.  Every class, I challenge myself to try something new or just to stretch a little further.  If I am tired, I trust the instructors, who come to know your abilities and always push you a little harder.

It took me 20-plus years to discover the joy of exercising — and my love for it wasn't instant.  It took time and the realization that those small challenges and movements during class have changed my body, helped me gain muscle strength, and improved my flexibility throughout.  Yes, I also lost weight, but honestly, I am more proud of the strength I have gained over the last two years, and I have slowly gained confidence in my back!  If you have had scoliosis surgery or other back problems or just haven't found "your" exercise, I highly suggest trying The Bar Method.  If that doesn’t ignite your passion, keep looking;  you never know when you will find the thing that makes you spring out of bed every day at 5 a.m.

Dancing might just be the most fun cardio option out there.  At least the workout feels more like a party than a sweat sesh.  Like this 20-minute cardio dance workout led by celebrity fitness artist Nicole Winhoffer.  She was the creative director of Madonna's Hard Candy Fitness's "Addicted to Sweat" program, so she knows how to get you moving.  You don't need any equipment for this workout;  just press play, and get ready to find the beat.  Find more of Nicole's moves here.

Burn calories and work your booty to this crazy-fun and sexy dance from The Fitness Marshall, our favorite YouTube dance trainer.  The latest and greatest hit from Britney Spears, "Slumber Party", is equal parts fun and fierce, and you're going to burn some serious calories, all while having a great time.

Heading into the New Year, you'll probably be making a lot of health-related resolutions.  You might promise yourself you'll start going to the gym more, eat more vegetables, or cook healthier meals.  One resolution you might not have thought of is to practice self-love every single day.  It can be extremely difficult to love the body you have and not to worry about the rolls, cellulite, and dimples that all of us have on our bodies.

Luckily, we've rounded up 10 Instagram bloggers who will inspire you to love your body this year.  As you scroll through your Instagram feed, you'll see these women loving themselves at every angle and being honest about their struggles with self-image.  By exposing yourself to non-retouched, realistic images of women, it will hopefully become easier to embrace your own body.  Read on to see the amazing women who will motivate you to love and accept your body.

@Iskra

Iskra Lawrence is a model for Aerie (American Eagle's lingerie store that never photoshops its ads) and posts honest, unaltered photos to her Instagram.  She wants women to understand that "every body is beautiful" and reminds her fans that almost everyone has cellulite, back fat, and rolls and that they're nothing to be ashamed of.

@MyNameIsJessamyn

Jessamyn has been very open about her struggles being a plus-size yogi and having to work harder to be taken seriously than her straight-size counterparts.  She's been vocal about the lack of cute plus-size athleticwear and is never afraid to speak her mind or dismiss her haters.  Her awesome attitude is one of the many reasons she motivates us to pursue our fitness goals regardless of the circumstances.

@SundaesForTheSoul

Meghan of SundaesForTheSoul is fearless.  She constantly posts photos of herself that challenge her to accept her own body and openly encourages other people to love their own.  She admits that not every day is easy but strives to be a role model for young women by loving herself.

@KatieHWillcox

Katie H. Willcox is a plus-size model who founded Healthy is the New Skinny, a movement that questions media's message of the "perfect" body.  On her personal Instagram account, she shares honest stories of her body image and how the media affects how hard she is on her own body.  The relatable beauty shares tips on confidence and practicing self-love.

@AnastasiaAmour

Anastasia is all about confidence.  On her Instagram she encourages women of all body types to love themselves and not put others down.  She embraces exercise as a way to make her body feel good rather than a habit she does out of guilt because she "should." The inspiring "self-love coach" has even written a book about learning to love yourself, entitled Inside Out ($17).

@TheAshleyGraham

Ashley Graham became the first plus-size model to ever grace the Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated.  She's a self-described body activist, she's the newest host of America's Next Top Model, and she radiates confidence.  Her Instagram account features photos of her enjoying her life to the fullest, her own inspiring quotes about loving your body, and videos of her intense workout routines.

@DoTheHotPants

"Hotpants" is an awesome woman who openly discusses her insecurities.  Whenever she's feeling bad about her body, she posts it to Instagram.  She explains that by posting photos and discussing her insecurities, they lose power over her.  She encourages other women to release the guilt and shame they feel about their bodies and stop the negative self-talk we often unleash on ourselves.

@MamaCaxx

Mama Cax is a travel blogger who lost her leg at age 14 to cancer.  The ultrastylish amputee posts photos of herself all over the world and sets out to change the world's beauty standards while providing a unique view of traveling with a disability.

@BodyImageMovement

Taryn Brumfitt founded the Body Image Movement to help women learn to love themselves and uplift others.  According to her website, in 2012 Taryn was considering getting a boob job and a tummy tuck when she realized the message it would send to her daughter.  She then set out to love herself and educate other women to embrace their bodies as well.

@BodyPosiPanda

Megan Jayne Crabbe radiates positivity.  The rainbow-haired blogger posts photos of herself reminding her followers to love the body they've been given.  Every post includes a sunny pep talk that will bring you out of even your darkest days.  She's incredibly open about her battle with anorexia and mental health issues and praises other body-positive bloggers constantly.  She's sure to make you smile.