Every year, Love magazine celebrates the holiday season with a provocative advent calendar that celebrates womanhood, sexuality, and female empowerment. This year is no different—you’ll still see some of the hottest women in the industry in tantalizing lingerie, but the theme is decidedly more, um, sweaty.
The mesmerizing videos feature modeling and pop-culture icons the likes of Kate Upton, Ashley Graham, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Karlie Kloss, Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Baldwin (above), and plenty of other badass women showing off their fitness and how they #staystrong.
The calendar’s 2017 edition began on December 1 with this compilation of hypnotizing, fitness-themed videos directed by Phil Poynter:
Editor-in-Chief Katie Grand presides over the creation of the calendar, which, unlike traditional advent calendars, will run well into January. “When you have a jolly idea,” Grand explains on Love’s website, “it seems a shame to end it during what can be the least jolly week of the year.” We can’t disagree with that point.
Each day, a different celebrity will be featured in a video on Love‘s official YouTube channel and on Instagram. Based on the teaser, it’s safe to say sweating never looked sexier.
Click through this gallery for some gorgeous shots of Love‘s 2017 advent calendar. We’ll update every day so you’ll have something to look forward to on your commute in, during your lunch break, or lounging at home.
Every sultry, hypnotizing video from ‘Love’ magazine’s 2017 advent calendar so far
Slick Woods hits the studio for some ballet training on day five of the calendar. “Now everyone can see what ballet looks like on the inside,” she says in the video’s caption. “Shit ain’t sweet, those girls are savage athletes.” Watch the full video on Love’s official YouTube channel.
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Sara Sampaio
Sara Sampaio revealed a hidden talent on day six of the calendar. “I loved that this year was all about sports,” she says in the caption for the martial arts-themed video. “I did karate for eight years growing up, so it was really cool being able to use that in my work!” Watch the full video on Love‘s official YouTube channel.
Bella Hadid hammers and flips a tire in heels for a hardcore workout on day 18 of the calendar. “I love beating the sh*t out of tires for fun,” the model says in the video’s caption. Watch the full video on Love’s official YouTube channel.
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Kate Upton
Kate Upton flexes her tennis chops, then takes a well-deserved break in the 18th video of the calendar. “It’s silly, it’s fun, and I love shoots where I don’t have to take myself too seriously,” Upton says in the video’s on-screen text. Watch the full video on Love’s official YouTube channel.
Ciara heats up day 26 of the calendar in a sultry video directed by Gia Coppola. “Empowerment is about freedom of expression,” Ciara says in the video’s caption. “And it’s always amazing to see women being confident in their own skin.” Watch the full video on Love’s official YouTube channel.
Slick Woods hits the studio for some ballet training on day five of the calendar. “Now everyone can see what ballet looks like on the inside,” she says in the video’s caption. “Shit ain’t sweet, those girls are savage athletes.” Watch the full video on Love’s official YouTube channel.
Sara Sampaio
Sara Sampaio revealed a hidden talent on day six of the calendar. “I loved that this year was all about sports,” she says in the caption for the martial arts-themed video. “I did karate for eight years growing up, so it was really cool being able to use that in my work!” Watch the full video on Love‘s official YouTube channel.
Bella Hadid hammers and flips a tire in heels for a hardcore workout on day 18 of the calendar. “I love beating the sh*t out of tires for fun,” the model says in the video’s caption. Watch the full video on Love’s official YouTube channel.
Kate Upton
Kate Upton flexes her tennis chops, then takes a well-deserved break in the 18th video of the calendar. “It’s silly, it’s fun, and I love shoots where I don’t have to take myself too seriously,” Upton says in the video’s on-screen text. Watch the full video on Love’s official YouTube channel.
Ciara heats up day 26 of the calendar in a sultry video directed by Gia Coppola. “Empowerment is about freedom of expression,” Ciara says in the video’s caption. “And it’s always amazing to see women being confident in their own skin.” Watch the full video on Love’s official YouTube channel.
