Becs Gentry in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "I Love to Run"

Becs Gentry is going for a run – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the Peloton coach shows off her washboard abs in a sports bra and short during a run. “Hi I’m Becs and I love to run. It’s funny as I’m also totally ok with not getting out for a daily run now (that took a lot of personal work all for the better of my mental health),” she writes in the Instagram caption. “I love to challenge myself and I love to run steady (also a newly acquired skill). No matter how I run when I’m training by myself, I get hot and sweaty and my tiger stripes show up. I’m proud of them (I used to wait to take the post workout pic until they went) because they are a sign I also showed up for me! My run this morning was joyful. I’m blessed to be able to move, today it was in a beautiful - hot and humid - location. But that’s quite clear from my smile right?!” How does the fitness instructor approach diet exercise and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Finding Workouts You Enjoy

What is the secret to staying fit? “We all know the lines - if Beyoncé has time, you can make time. But in all seriousness, it’s about finding a form of exercise which you can fit into your day because you enjoy it. There is nothing worse than feeling forced to train, as it then becomes low on the importance scale very quickly and you’ll slack off to do other things. Training with friends can make it easier to keep it up as you treat it like a meeting or a date – it’s important but it also fun,” she tells Grazia.

2. HIIT Workouts

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“I believe that in order to be a strong runner you must train in other disciplines,” says Becs. “I strive to keep my entire body strengthened through HIIT training - using body weight and light weights in high intensity circuits.” There is lots of research backing up the benefits of HIIT workouts, including body fat reduction, improved cardiovascular function, and mental health. It is also time effective.

3. Strength Training

She also focuses “on strength training with heavier weights” to increase her “power.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

4. Yoga

Becas also does “some yoga or rehabilitation work at home” with her husband, “who specializes in corrective training.” There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

5. Running

“As a general rule, I run - all distances and speed training,” Becs says about the sport. What does she love most about running? “The freedom of mind it gives me. Without a doubt this is what drew me into running and has never left me. I enjoy every step, and with every mile my mind becomes clearer and my smile bigger. It reinvigorates me even when I am exhausted,” she said.

Keely Hodgkinson, a rising star in track and field, has made waves on the global stage. After winning silver in the 2021 Olympics, she clinched gold in the 800 meter at this year's Olympics, solidifying her status as a top athlete. Before her triumphant performance, Hodgkinson graced the pages of ELLE UK, sharing stunning photos from the shoot on Instagram with the caption, "This was so fun." Curious about how she maintains her peak physical condition? Read on to discover five ways Keely Hodgkinson stays in shape and see the photos that prove her methods work.

1. She Does A Split 800 Meter

Hodgkinson shared her training secrets with Runner’s World. She says that she splits the 800 meter up. “There's a session I do, which is usually the last one I’ll run before a championships. It’s a split 800m, so a 400m, 30 seconds’ rest, then another 400m. The outcome is very accurate in terms of telling you what you’re capable of. When I was at the Tokyo Olympics, I did that session beforehand and I split a 1:55.3, then ended up running 1:55.8. So it’s a really honest reflection of where you’re at.”

2. She Trains 7 Days A Week

Hodgkinson trains 7 days a week. She shared her routine with Runner’s World. “So, it’s cross training on Mondays. On Tuesdays, I’ll do a session on the cross trainer and then I’ll do a track session. Wednesdays involve a 30-minute run and 40 minutes on the cross trainer, plus some gym work. Thursdays are similar to Tuesdays, but with maybe more of a tempo-type session. I always have Fridays off, then Saturdays in the winter will be a longer session and in the summer a track session. Sundays in the winter will be hills, and in the summer I’ll do a 15-minute run.”

3. She Eats A Pre-Race Breakfast

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Hodgkinson shared her favorite pre-race breakfast with Runner’s World. “It’s probably one of those questions where nearly every athlete has the same answer, but I’d say porridge – and I always have a cup of tea. Then white toast. I’m usually the athlete who doesn’t have the snacks, although there will often be some granola lying around somewhere.”

4. She Enjoys Eating Healthy

Hodgkinson revealed to Runner’s World that she actually enjoys eating healthy. “I eat pretty well. I’m not really a person who craves takeaways or things like that, because they just don’t make me feel very good. My friends will say, ‘Let’s get a Chinese,’ but I’d rather just eat a chocolate bar, to be honest – that’s my thing. So I eat pretty well, not so much because I have to, but more because I like to. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and good carbohydrates, but there will always be a chocolate bar, too. I think I need the calories, to be honest.”

5. She Isn’t Bothered By What Others Think

Hodgkinson isn’t bothered by what others think of her. She told ELLE UK, “You can’t get overly bothered about what everyone else is doing. I think that’s good [to remember] in every aspect of life, whether it’s how you look or what job you have – if you’re just comparing, you’re going to be miserable.”

Megan Grubb is a weightlifter and a fitness influencer. She even has her own app. Grubb shared her recent workout on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Today’s session was a workout from my new Summer Bootcamp I’ve just dropped in my app @beyondapp. A 30 minute high intensity lifting burst. As you can see I did this with homemade weights (a bag full of books for a barbell and water bottles for dumbbells) but you can do this at the gym too with the weights!! That’s the beauty of the bootcamp, you really can do it anywhere and adding in weights or homemade alternatives like this really will intensify your workout that little bit more.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Megan Grubb stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Appreciates All Types Of Workouts

In her post’s caption, Grubb revealed that she has learned to appreciate any type of workout, and that it doesn’t matter how long it is. “Now I’ve realised how for years if it wasn’t my typical full on leg day or upper day, it was only half a workout in my head. Which is sooo not true!! And it feels so nice to appreciate different forms of movement so much more now. Whether it’s a run, a lifting session at the gym, a cycle on the peloton or a home style workout they ALL count as a full on workout.”

2. She Enjoys Working Out

Grubb says that she enjoys working out, and that helps her stay consistent. She revealed in this post that she worked out while she was pregnant. “Feel so so sooo lucky to have been able to continue to move throughout my pregnancy and fill my body with endorphins, energy, strength and power. Exercise makes me feel so happy and makes me feel like me, I’ve never been more grateful for my body being able to move + grow my little baby too 🤍Don’t get me wrong, training throughout pregnancy is 10000% not for everyone - it’ll depend on your symptoms, if you’re high risk and what you did prior to being pregnant so I in no way want this to make any mamas feel pressured but.. If you can and you WANT to, keep going and keep moving that bod mama.”

3. She Strength Trains

Grubb likes to lift weights. She is seen doing so in the previous Instagram post. ACE Fitness states that lifting weights has a lot of benefits. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

4. She Runs

Grubb revealed in this Instagram post that she has started running to stay fit. She captioned it, “3 months ago i decided to start my running journey. I wanted to feel the buzz, the runners high and see if I could figure out integrating it into weightlifting. Weightlifting makes me feel confident and powerful. But running brings in a different kind of a high, a period of time to get fully into a playlist and feel a new rush - you can do it anywhere, at any time, there’s no limit; it sparked a new kind of joy in me and has made me feel my best mentally but also physically I’ve seen the most progress in SO long.”

5. She Meal Preps

Grubb makes sure to eat healthy. One of her secrets is meal prepping. She shares a lot of her favorite meals on Instagram. In this post, Grubb made some protein-heavy foods. She captioned the post, “What I meal prepped this week 💞🎀✨ 🤍 halloumi + sweet chilli jam flatbread. 🤍 mexican prawn bowl with black bean salsa. 🤍 berry cheesecake overnight oats All from @thegoodbite high protein meal prep cook book! Soooo handy having yummy meals ready to grab in the fridge.”

Vanessa Lee, a driven track and field athlete, shares her fitness journey and race highlights with her followers on Instagram. Recently, she celebrated a 1-2 podium finish in a 10km race, posting her race experience and expressing gratitude for the support. "The entire race was rather enjoyable if not for the stitch I had from 7-9km and had to slow down,” she wrote, adding how a fellow runner’s pacing helped push her to the finish line. Lee’s dedication to fitness and balanced living shines through her commitment to training, healthy eating, and staying active, both on and off the track.

1. She Runs

Running is the main way Lee stays in shape. According to FloTrack, running has a lot of benefits. “Running releases endorphins, which then trigger a positive feeling in your body. The chemicals released after any exercise improve your mood and decrease anxiety and stress. You get a boost of energy and self-esteem and your sleep also improves. Running can set into motion a continuous cycle of improving different facets of your mental health.”

2. She Eats Vegetables

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Since she’s an athlete, Lee needs to eat a healthy diet. She tells Yahoo that one way she does so is by eating a lot of vegetables in her meals. “I just try to eat a serving of vegetables with every meal and make the healthier choice when given an option,” Lee said. “I just eat when I’m hungry!”

3. She Works Out On A Regular Basis

Lee also has to train and workout on a regular basis. She broke down her training schedule in her Yahoo interview. “I train almost every day, with a mix of easy runs, long runs, intervals and tempo runs,” Lee revealed. “The training regime is not fixed and will defer and be altered every few weeks.”

4. She Learned How To Find Good Friends

Lee revealed to Yahoo that learning how to find good close friends was one of the biggest lessons she had to learn. “I remember feeling insecure about my looks in secondary school, but hey, everyone was going through puberty back then. Being in a girls’ school, everyday conversations were mostly emphasised on people’s looks. I think I learned most of my personal lessons in secondary school, such as how to identify the good friends from the bad.”

5. She Cheers

In addition to running, Lee likes to cheer to stay in shape. She talked about her love of the sport in her Yahoo interview. “I tried out cheer during my first year of university when I entered Kent Ridge Hall (KR Steppers). It is a sport that is only available in universities. Cheerleading is uncommon and the stunts that cheerleaders can do is really impressive. Cheerleading shares the same challenges as any other sport, such as competitiveness between teammates and injuries that come with the sport.”

Lauren Dannenmiller is keeping up with her fitness – in her two-piece workout gear. The influencer and bikini competitor recently shared a video of herself running, showcasing her dedication to staying in shape for her competition shows. Dressed in pale-colored athletic shorts and a matching sports bra, Dannenmiller revealed that she’s been hitting her fitness goals hard, running three times a week. From taking time to recover to indulging in cold plunges, Dannenmiller's approach to fitness is well-rounded, with a balance between intense workouts and self-care. Here’s how she stays bikini-ready for her competition shows and maintains her fit physique. Sporting pale-colored athletic shorts and a matching sports bra, Dannenmiller shared that she’s been giving up on her fitness goals.

1. She Runs Three Times a Week

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“I have been running three times a week for a few months now.” Running is one of the most popular ways to stay active, but also provides several health benefits. According to Advent Health, running helps in the following ways:

-Reduces your risk of heart disease

-Improves Your Knee, Back, and Joint Health

-Reduces Your Risk of Cancer

-Improves Your Sleep

2. She Focuses on Herself

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Dannenmiller took a long break from YouTube and explained she took time off to concentrate on coaching and travel a bit, which threw off her routine, but how she’s focusing on herself. She said she was “focused on helping others” and not taking time for herself. However, she took “10 full days to be on top of everything” and got back into her workout and sleep routine.

3. She Takes Time to Recover

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“Took some time off from heavy lifting to recover post show,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “Now since it's been 6 weeks I’m ready to gain weight and get stonger🍑 let’s grow!” According to University Hospitals, recovery time after a workout is vital for your body. “The whole concept of exercise is to stress or challenge your body and then let it recover. As you stress your body, it should adapt. As long as you do that repetitively and recover in between, you’re going to improve strength and fitness,” says University Hospitals pediatric sports medicine specialist Laura Goldberg, MD. “But if you don’t allow recovery, you’ll increase the risk of injury and decrease immune function, putting you at risk of illness.”

4. She Does Cold Plunges

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“Best way to start the day 🔥❄️ Infrared Sauna / Cold Plunge,” she wrote in an Instagram video. Cold plunges have become a trendy wellness thing to do, but there are a lot of health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, “ It helps reduce the degree of exercise-induced muscle damage that can occur after physically challenging activities. Less damage leads to less inflammation, which in turn reduces soreness and helps restore physical performance the next day.”

5. She Enjoys the Outdors

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From hiking to lounging around a lake, Dannenmiller enjoys spending time outside. “Miss playing around in the NC creek,” she wrote in a post while showing off her toned body in a two-piece red, barely there bikini. Being outside has a calming effect and is good for mental well-being, but it’s also great for staying in shape. According to UC Davis, “Getting out into nature can lead us to want to walk, bike, hike, or kayak more often. People typically engage in regular physical activity when they're in nature. So, stepping outside can help you keep a healthy weight or even lose weight by increasing activity levels.”