Ambyr Childers in Workout Gear Plays "My First Pickleball Game"

Ambyr Childers is known for her roles in You and Ray Donovan. She also hosts her own podcast, Happily Ever Ambyr. Last month, Childers played in a charity pickleball game, and shared some highlights on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Played my first pickleball game today at the @changeyourbrainfoundation tournament, and teamed up with my dear friend, @doc_amen . A fantastic day of laughter, new friends, and supporting mental health with the Lemons Foundation @lemonsbytay. Let’s rally for resilience, lighting the way with love and support for everyone battling mental health issues.” How does she stay so fit?

1. She Plays Pickleball

As you can see from her recent post, Childers likes to play pickleball. Renown Health states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Hitting and receiving the ball can help improve your hand-eye coordination and balance. It helps your mind stay sharp, supports cognitive function and builds footwork skills. Moving your whole body during the game allows your joints to stay flexible.”

2. She is Grateful

Childers is very grateful. She talks about this on Instagram. Childers shared some things that she is grateful for in the caption of this post. “3 things to be grateful for: • the person you are becoming, • how far you have come, • what you already have.”

3. She Does Planks

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Childers has amazing abs. She shared some of her favorite core workouts in this Instagram video. One thing she does is planks. Allina Health states that planks have a lot of benefits. “The plank is a simple, effective bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core, as well as muscles in your upper and lower body. Core muscles, which include your back and abdomen, help you maintain posture and balance as you stand, sit and move throughout the day.”

4. She Weight Trains

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In the previous Instagram video, Childers is seen doing shoulder presses with weights. The Mayo Clinic states that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training can reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic conditions, such as arthritis, back pain, obesity, heart disease, depression and diabetes.”

5. She Golfs

Childers shared this video on Instagram of herself golfing. She captioned the post, “Mama still has it!” Randa reports that golf has a lot of benefits. “Golf can help prevent and treat 40 major chronic diseases Golf can help strength and balance, improve quality of life and provide aerobic exercise On a regular 18-hole course, most players will walk between four and five miles, burning up to 2,000 calories.”

Becky Lynch, known as "The Man" in WWE, is not only a wrestling powerhouse but also an advocate for fitness and body confidence. Recently, Lynch took to the pickleball courts, showing off her love for the sport in a fun Instagram post. Beyond the ring, Becky stays active in various ways, from stationary biking to working out with fellow wrestlers like her husband, Seth Rollins. Since becoming a mother, she's embraced body positivity, appreciating what her body can do rather than how it looks. As Becky prepares to release her book, she opens up about the importance of honesty, both with herself and her fans. Discover how this wrestling icon maintains her fitness and mental well-being.

1. She Loves Pickleball

As you can see from the Instagram post, Lynch likes to play pickleball to stay in shape. Renown Health states that the sport has a lot of health benefits. “Pickleball is a great form of cardiovascular exercise that helps get your heart rate up. It can lead to better cholesterol and blood pressure levels, lowering your risk of heart disease. Since pickleball is a low-impact sport and easy on the body, it’s a great way to get movement in and maintain healthy bones, joints and muscles. By playing pickleball, you’ll reduce the rate of bone loss and help conserve bone tissue.”

2. She’s Comfortable With Her Body

After having her daughter, Lynch became more comfortable with her body. She talked about this in an interview with Muscle & Fitness. “I just feel like I appreciate my body more,” says Lynch. “I go, ‘Well, you know what? I’ve created a life … this is great … this is great.’ I don’t really care how it looks any more, you know what I mean? If that makes sense? I’ve always had body issues, and I was always self-conscious about, you know, whether it’s showing my stomach off… and now I’m just real proud of the function of it, of everything it can do. So, I don’t know if it’s a mental thing that just turns into a physical thing. If that makes any sense?”

3. She Works Out With Others

Lynch likes to workout with her fellow wrestlers. Specifically, her husband Seth Rollins and Cesaro. Lynch talked about this in an interview with Muscle & Fitness. “Myself, Seth, and Cesaro, we’re always competing against each other on DeadBoys Fitness. We’re so competitive. I think that pushes me because I always want to win. I usually do.”

4. She Uses A Stationary Bike

Lynch likes to use a stationary bike to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself on one. Lynch captioned the post, “Deadly workout.” Penn State PRO Wellness states that riding a stationary bike is a form of interval training, which means it is very beneficial. “Interval training allows you to alternate short bursts of intense exercise with longer intervals of less intense exercise. This type of training can help you burn more calories in less time, and also elevate your cardio fitness.”

5. She’s Honest

Lynch opened up about writing her book to USA Today. She says that she wanted to be as honest as possible in it. “I just tried to be honest with myself. You have to really reflect and go, ‘When were you lying to yourself?’ Because there's lots of times in life that we lie to ourselves but we don't realize until afterward."

WNBA star Jewell Loyd doesn’t cut any corners when it comes to her workouts. Loyd, 30, shared a video of herself working out in the gym in black sweatpants and a purple shirt, sparring and flexing her biceps. “Back with my guy!!! @foxholecoach #5amclub,” she captioned the high-energy post. Loyd was dubbed the “Gold Mamba” by Kobe Bryant himself—here’s how Loyd is continuing on his work, and what her own training looks like.

1. Meditation and Workouts

Loyd starts the day with meditation and taking her dogs for a one-mile walk. “When it comes to breakfast, I do not hold back,” she told Women’s Health. “I love breakfast, and unless I’m just having a smoothie, I go all out. I love pancakes and waffles, and if it’s game day, I add bacon and eggs. I’ll never skip breakfast. Post-breakfast, I get training. Sometimes I’ll lift weights in the morning, but usually, it’s basketball first to just kind of get my body moving. If I’m starting with lifting, I try to get a nice sweat and get tempos in my lifts, but it doesn’t take me super long to get warm. I always focus most on my shoulders.”

2. PickleBall Star

Loyd has developed an appreciation for pickleball, and even takes part in tournaments. “I start with basketball workouts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,” she told Women’s Health. “On Tuesdays and Thursdays, it’s pickleball, and that’s a two-hour workout of technique stuff. Lately, I’ve been playing pickleball every day, getting ready for a tournament. My body’s been adjusting to a different sport, but it’s been fun. I grew up playing tennis, so I’m used to the spinning motions, but there really are different muscles being used compared to basketball.”

3. Gold Mamba Workout

Dubbed “Gold Mamba” by Kobe Bryant himself, Loyd created the Gold Mamba Workout to help aspiring ballers in his honor. "Kobe had a lot of information and, in his latest years after he retired, he did a great job of giving that information to the next generation of athletes, regardless of the sport they were in," Loyd told Business Insider. "For me, understanding that and knowing that I have information, I want to do as much as I can to give that back to the next generation."

4. Sleep Habits

Loyd tries to practice good sleep habits. “I'm fairly consistent, but depending on my workout schedule, my sleep fluctuates a little bit,” she told Women’s Health. “I obviously sleep better when I don't have to wake up for that 5:00 lift. But sometimes even when I don’t have to get up that early my sleep is still off because maybe I played an extra game of pick-up the day before or did something else and didn’t recover enough.”

5. Professional Training For All

Loyd says the 94FEETOFGAMEAPP allows Kobe’s legacy to be passed down and appreciated even by people who couldn’t afford one-on-one training. "This app allows people who really don't have resources or don't have a personal trainer to get professional training and advice — the real stuff and not just stuff from some people who don't know anything about the league," Loyd told Business Insider. "They're getting real access to Phil [Handy]— who's been in the league and has trained everyone from Kobe to Kawhi [Leonard] to Kyrie [Irving] — and real information, which is hard to get sometimes, especially for females. So allowing them to have that all in one place in an app is pretty amazing.”

1. Gym and Dog Walking

Fletcher was very active growing up, so fitness is a way of life for the star. “Growing up I played basketball and volleyball, and I ran track," she told Us Weekly. "Now I go to the gym a couple times a week. I do a lot of cardio, like the StairMaster and spin classes. I’ll take my dog [Jackson, a German shorthaired pointer] to the park and run with him. That counts!”

2. Yummy Food and Balance

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Fletcher is a big foodie, but understands the importance of balance. “I love food too much. … I love Mexican food and truffle mac ’n’ cheese — anything cheesy!” she told Us Weekly. “I cook more now that I’m getting older, because you can’t eat out every single day. It’s easy to grill a piece of chicken and steam broccoli. I eat healthy, and then I’ll have a cheat day.”

3. Resistance Band Exercises

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Fletcher loves using Renoj resistance bands. “I've gotta say, although they look small, they are mighty and they give you a killer workout,” she told E! News. “I love these for so many reasons. They come in three different strengths. There's a light, medium, and heavy. These are also great if you travel a lot and you want to keep working out while you travel, these are tiny to fit in your bag.”

4. Skincare Over Makeup

Fletcher prefers a more low-key beauty routine these days. “I like to have days where I just let my skin breathe,” she told Allure. “More than anything, since I've been on the show, I've taken so much better care of my skin. I'm using oils, I'm hydrating more, and I'm always taking off my makeup before bed. I'm also doing facials. I've been trying to hydrate my hair, as well, doing certain hair masks or using hair oils."

5. Yoga Ball Workouts

Fletcher uses the Trideer yoga ball as part of her workout regimen. "These are great for crunches,” she told E! News. “I couldn't believe that this worked my hamstrings as crazy as it did. It looks so easy, but let me tell you my hamstrings are burning so much from being so sore. Killer workout. Try it and let me know. I love this ball. It comes with a little pump to inflate and deflate. You can deflate this before you travel to take this ball with you. You can target so many areas with this. This is also good for planks."

1. She Plays Pickleball

Crawley loves playing Pickleball with husband Ryan Dawkins (yep, add her to the list of celebs obsessed with this game). “Perfect time for a new hobby!” she captioned an instagram picture of herself walking onto the court. “Show off! New talent unlocked - impressive ❤️ ,” Dawkins commented on the post.

2. Hiking In the Sunshine

Few things make Crawley happier than hiking outside in the sunshine—the reality star is constantly posting videos of herself taking advantage of the beautiful Southern California climate. “Where are my get me in nature, fresh air loving, explorers at! 🌲🌲🌲 And you know when the time comes, we will hopefully + happily be strapping baby girl on to join the adventures!” she captioned an Instagram post of herself wearing leggings and a tank top on a hike.

3. Lime Water

Crawley swears by lime water to help with any stomach issues she might be having. “Crushed ice + fresh lime water for the win! I had a stomach bug over the weekend and absolutely nothing sounded good to eat or drink after but this. Not only is it refreshing, but the fresh squeezed lime has great benefits in balancing the ph of your stomach! Curious what YOUR favorite tricks when your stomach is not feelin so hot?” she captioned an Instagram post.

4. She Uses a Stall Bar

Crawley swears by a stall bar for stretching and strengthening exercises. “At first I thought It was a jungle gym in the house, but then I realized how beneficial the #stallbars can be!” she captioned an Instagram post. “Increases back flexibility, relieves lower back tightness, decompresses spinal discs, straightens and elongates the torso, strengthens and aligns your shoulders.”

5. Growing Produce

Crawley and Dawkins love growing their own vegetables. Experts say backyard gardening is a great way to appreciate healthy foods, and know exactly what you are consuming. “Backyard gardening can inspire you to take an interest in the origins of your food and make better choices about what you put on your plate,” says Dr. Helen Delichatsios, an internist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. “When you grow your own food, you savor it more because of the effort it took to get to the table.”