Carrie Underwood in Workout Gear Shares "Killer Leg Workout"

Carrie Underwood is one of the most successful country singers of all time. Her hits include, “Before He Cheats”, “Jesus Take The Wheel”, and “Last Name.” Underwood also has her own line of workout clothing, Calia, and her own fitness app, Fit52. In an Instagram post for the latter, Underwood shared her lower body workout. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Carrie Underwood stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Works Her Entire Body

Underwood may be seen doing lower-body workouts in her recent Instagram post, but she makes sure to workout her entire body. Her trainer, Eve Overland, shared the singer’s workout tips with Shape. "Each workout incorporates both upper-body as well as lower-body exercises," says Overland. "Most commonly, we will work with opposing muscle groups, so she gets a lot of frequency with lower-body exercises without overworking it on any given day. This approach has contributed to her amazing strength as well as sculpted physique.

2. Fitness is a Priority

Overland tells Shape that Underwood makes fitness a large priority in her life. "Working out and staying healthy is just a way of life for Carrie. It is who she is, what she does. Carrie understands that staying strong, mobile, and conditioned is so important in all aspects of her life, on and off the stage. Working out is self care and her me time."

3. She Stays Hydrated

Underwood shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Women’s Health. She says that she makes sure to drink enough water each day. "One thing that I feel is so neglected in our lives is staying hydrated," she said. "It seems so simple. If you find yourself cranky ... you need to drink more water! My husband will complain about a headache sometimes and I'm like, you need to drink more water."

4. She Does Simple Workouts

When it comes to Underwood’s fitness, she believes in simplicity. Overland shared some of Underwood’s go-to moves with Shape. "She likes to stick with the basics because they work," says Overland. "Lateral band walks, leg press machine [reps], hamstring curls, and cable straight leg kickbacks are a few more go-tos because of the great pump they give you."

5. She Uses Coconut Oil

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Underwood has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her favorite products with TODAY. "I love using coconut oil as a moisturizer because it makes my skin feel nice and soft,” she said. “You can also use it to protect your hair, among other things. I’m a fan of products that do more than just one thing!"

Carrie Underwood, 40, is almost as famous for her commitment to fitness (have you seen her beautifully sculpted legs?) as she is for her Grammy award-winning singing voice. The mother of two looks phenomenal and has been working with trainer Eve Overland for the last 13 years who has helped the country artist's health journey evolve to near perfection. "Carrie is an amazing client to work with," Overland tells us. "She has an incredible work ethic and puts 100 percent effort into everything she does, in and out of the gym. Her dedication to health and fitness inspires so many, including myself."

The singer's perspective on wellness has changed a lot over the years and has even launched a fitness app with Overland. "Fit52 was born out of a fitness routine that I’ve done with her for years," she explains. "Seeing how we were able to achieve results, regardless if we were on the road, in a gym, or even virtual, and knowing how much fun we both had while working out, we wanted to make this lifestyle available to more people," Overland says. "So, we created fit52 and have been amazed that now over 500,000 people have used fit52 to develop healthy habits." Underwood is now gearing up to perform for the 11th consecutive year for Sunday Night Football and Overland exclusively shares with Celebwell how her "dream client" prepared to get ready for the big event and gives details on how the singer stays in such amazing shape.

1. She's Goal-Orientated

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Underwood has an unwavering commitment to fitness and her trainer explains it's part of her "self-care." According to Overland, "For Carrie, working out is self-care and her 'me' time. She is the dream client you can rely on, don’t have to chase, or worry about her canceling/skipping a scheduled session." She adds, "I think one of the biggest things that makes her a great client is that she looks forward to working out and genuinely enjoys the process. She is goal-oriented and always up for a challenge. She pushes herself to grow and get stronger so she can continue to do what she loves to do for as long as possible. She and I have that in common. When you have two people that really enjoy the physical aspect of working out it becomes a lot of fun and takes the “work” out of working out."

2. How Her Journey Has Evolved

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Underwood didn't always have a healthy outlook on fitness and worked out to be a certain size instead of exercising to have longevity, but has since changed her mindset. "True growth happens with you come to the realization that you must do what is right for you and your body. You can’t compare yourself to others," Overland tells us. "I think the biggest shift in mindset for Carrie is we are now playing the 'long game.' Working out “smarter” and not necessarily “harder”. Don’t get me wrong, Carrie’s workouts are still incredibly advanced, she is a machine." Overland says, "Now, training and nutrition isn’t just about looking a certain way or fitting into “x” size. It is about true health, wellness, and longevity. And this includes things like sleep, digestion, skin health, mood, and relationships. Staying active and mobile so we can do what we love to do for as long as possible. To show up as the favorite version of yourself for yourself and your loved ones. (And for Carrie, sharing her incredible gift to all her fans)."

3. Consistency is Key

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The one thing that's really helped Underwood succeed fitness-wise is not giving up. "I think the biggest factor that has helped Carrie reach her fitness goals is simply…consistency," Overland says. "She has been working out regularly for decades. Like the rest of your body, your muscles mature and continue to grow in strength, size, and fullness. It is her years of practice, showing up, doing the work, and really embracing fitness as a lifestyle that has contributed to her incredible physique as well as reaching her goals of strength and power." She continues, "In addition to her commitment to the workouts, prioritizing weightlifting and strength training has been a big game-changer for her overall physique. She is no stranger to picking up heavy things…and her body responds readily (with the appropriate dosage of course.)"

4. How She Preps for a Big Event Like Sunday Night Football

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Although she often performs in front of large crowds, Underwood doesn't go overboard with her workouts when she's scheduled for an event like Sunday Night Football. "I like to say Carrie is always 'one foot in one foot out,' because of her healthy lifestyle and commitment to fitness, she really doesn’t have to deviate far from her normal workout routine or overhaul her diet for any event," Overland shares. "We don’t have to prep months in advance, spend hours in the gym, or go on some crazy juice cleanse. She is dialed in and understands her body so well, she knows exactly what small tweaks she may need to make, physically and nutritionally, so she feels and performs her best."

5. How She Tones Her Lower-Body

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Underwood has amazingly toned legs and her lower-body workout is no joke. "When it comes to leg exercises, we stick to the basics, because they work," Overland says. "We focus on compound lifts that not only help to increase strength and muscle building/shaping but are also functional. They have the most carryover to everyday life. For example, squats, lunges, and deadlifts will always be the cornerstone of Carrie’s leg routine." She adds, "We do have a leg press machine in our workout gym trailer that we use frequently. It is a great option to really add load and focus on leg strength. We also have a cable machine and plenty of bands for more isolation exercises/detailed work. Think glute kickbacks and hamstring curls."

6. How She Gets a Lean Upper-Body

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Underwood is toned from head to toe and has an incredible upper body. "Carrie is known for her amazing legs, but she has some serious arms too," Overland states. "As mentioned, Carrie loves a challenge. She can rep out strict pull-ups, which takes incredible strength and is incredibly impressive." Her trainer reveals, "Much like the leg exercises, we focus on the basic push/pull exercises of the upper body as well; shoulder press, chest press, lat pulldowns, and rows. And of course, we never forget what we jokingly call the “vanity muscles”. (The ones you want to look great when wearing a tank top). Medial deltoids, biceps, and triceps."

For anyone interested in the fit52 app, search the App Store or Google Play for fit52 and download and try it for yourself. "For a special 30 days free, use my special link https://fit52.page.link/eve," Overland says.

Grace Beverley is an entrepreneur with a large Instagram following. She recently hit the gym for some lower body workouts. Beverley shared some photos on Instagram. In one, she posed by a weight bench in workout gear. She captioned it, “Grace fit is rolling in her grave.” In another, she shared a photo of the gym, captioning it, “Big leg day today.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Grace Beverley stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does Hip Thrusts

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On her Instagram stories, Beverley shared her favorite leg workouts. One thing she does is hip thrusts. Gymless.org. states that the workout has a lot of benefits. “Hip thrusts are a controlled and powerful movement, mainly focusing on the glutes, hamstrings, lower back, and core. This exercise is vital for developing a stronger posterior chain, contributing to improved athletic performance, alleviating lower back pain, and enhancing overall physique.”

2. She Does Leg Presses

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Beverley also said on her Instagram stories that she does leg presses. Asphalt Green states that they have a lot of benefits. “The leg press works all of the lower body muscles, but it really emphasizes the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. One of the big benefits of a machine like the leg press is that it can build those larger muscles, and it’s easy to use. There are those who argue this machine is less effective at building overall strength than free weight exercises; the truth is, no matter what you’ll still get stronger while you’re using it. It’s all about you, and where you are on your fitness journey.”

3. She Does Hip Abductors

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Beverley also said on her Instagram stories that she does hip abductors. Edward R. Laskowski, M.D told the Mayo Clinic that the workout has a lot of benefits. “The standing hip abduction is an exercise you can do with resistance tubing to work the hip muscles. Specifically, the standing hip abduction targets the hip abductor muscles, which are located here, on the outside of the hips. This exercise helps promote strength and stability in the hip muscles when walking or running.”

4. She Does Leg Extensions

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Beverley also said in her Instagram story that she does leg extensions. Miami Dade College states that the workout has a lot of benefits. “Leg extensions focus the tension on just your quadriceps. This is the only leg exercise that targets your quadriceps without involving other muscles. Other leg exercises, such as squats, step-ups and leg presses, work the quadriceps, but the hamstrings, calves or glute muscles assist the during the movement. If your quadriceps are weak, performing leg extensions allows you to focus on strengthening just that muscle.”

5. She Puts Herself First

Beverley shares a lot of her advice on Instagram. In this post, she talked about the importance of putting yourself first. In the first photo, she shared a note that said, “You need to be honest with yourself when you’re pushing too hard. It might be busy, but it’s not productive and you cannot pour from an empty cup. So fill your cup first before offering more of yourself to others, and start respecting your own boundaries. Rest is productive.”

Andrea Shaw is tackling leg day – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the bodybuilder shows off her amazing figure and impressive strength during an intense workout session at the gym. “Another leg day in the books. Having specific glute and hamstring focused days is something new for me as of this past prep but I’m enjoying it,” she captioned the Instagram clip. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Her “Life Is Bodybuilding”

Andrea devotes herself to staying in shape. “There is a lot that goes into it,” she told BarBend. “My life is bodybuilding — almost exclusively for three months out of the year. I have to give it my best.”

2. She Trains Every Day

“I train every single day,” she said. “The goal is to work out seven days a week and to train each body part twice a week. The average person training is hitting a body part once a week. So, after four weeks, they’ve only trained that body part four times. If I train everything twice a week, I’ve hit that body part eight times in that same four weeks.”

3. Back Day Workout

On back day she focuses on her lower back, lats, and traps, while indirectly working her biceps. She does 10 exercises performing sets at a fast pace.

• Rack Pull: 5 x 8-12
• Pendlay Row: 4 x 8-10
• Barbell Shrug: 4 x 8-12
• Barbell Upright Row: 4 x 8-12
• Bent-Over Barbell Shrug: 4 x 8-12
• Wide-Grip Pull-up: 2 x 6
• Narrow-Grip Pull-up: 2 x 6
• Bent-Over Straight Arm Pulldown: 4 x 12
• Wide-Grip Pulldown: 4 x 12
• Face Pull: 4 x 12

4. Chest and Glute Day Workout

Shaw does two chest-specific moves on these days, including the side-by-side chest press. She also does glute bridges into the workout with dumbbells and five sets of farmer’s carry.

• Flat Dumbbell Bench Press: 6 x 8-12
• Side-by-Side Chest Press: 6 x 8-12
• Glute Bridge: 5 x 8-12
• Farmer’s Carry with Dumbbells: 5 sets

5. Leg Day Workout

On leg day Andrea starts with warmups and then moves onto doing 25 total sets of a chosen exercise.For example, she might go on the leg curl machine, select a weight, and perform a single rep each, rest a minute, then do two reps with the same weight, followed by three, and on and on until 25 reps. She ends up doing 325 reps. “When I finish that, my legs are humming,” she joked.