Cyclist Kate Courtney in Workout Gear Says “Do the Work, Keep It Fun”

Professional mountain biker Kate Courtney is sharing her strength-training routine on social media, joking that her body is essentially fueled by corn chips. Courtney, 28, posted a video of herself wearing black leggings and a blue tank top, lifting heavy weights at the gym. “Body by nachos. Ft. [Dr. Matt Smith] making fun of me all day for how much I talk about the nachos at [Alpine Inn]… 😂 Do the work. Fuel the work. Keep it fun. Repeat 😘🌮,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Courtney trains to stay competition-ready.

1. Training Schedule

Courtney’s training is intense—and a daily routine. “I ride seven days a week,” she told Red Bull.com. “I go to the gym two to three days a week, and then there’s yoga, physical therapy, pilates, etc. All those factors. It really depends. It's hard to put a number on it, and it depends on intensity, or the time of year. When you're far away from home, or there are less [daylight] hours in the day or when we're close to racing. The thing about being a full-time athlete is you have to spend more time on recovery, the harder you train.”

2. Gluten-Free Diet

While Courtney doesn’t have Celiac disease, gluten makes her feel uncomfortable so she limited gluten and focuses on good protein. “We couldn’t quite figure out what it was, but my doctor finally linked it to gluten my sophomore year,” she told Men’s Journal. “I can still have bits here and there, but generally it’s been out of my diet for years. I definitely eat it sometimes in the offseason, but it’s hugely performance inhibiting for me… I started working with a new nutritionist, tracking my macros, and paying attention to what’s actually in the food I’m eating. I realized that a lot of the time, I wasn’t fueling enough around riding. So now I have a game plan to make sure that doesn’t happen.”

3. Taco Lover

Courtney’s favorite post-ride food is delicious tacos. “The tortillas are good carbs; the meat is easy protein; avocado adds healthy fat, so it’s perfect,” she told Bicycling.com. “Growing up and riding in California, the post-ride taco has become a cultural experience and a fun way to wind down. I’d come home and go straight to the taco shop. I really like chicken tacos or tacos al pastor on a soft corn tortilla and topped with avocado, but I’m also a big hot salsa fan. I want to start making my own corn tortillas—that’s my fall project, so I’ll report back. I think it’s easy in theory. I always have tortillas at home, and after a long bike ride, anything goes: sweet potatoes, eggs, random leftover stuffed tacos, breakfast tacos. You can’t go wrong.”

4. Nap Non-Negotiables

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Courtney incorporates naps as part of her recovery routine. “I cannot express how important naps are,” she told Men’s Journal. “It’s the deepest rest you can get during the day and it’s something I focused on this year. Between strength training and riding, on a double workout day, I like to nap in between for 45 minutes to an hour. But I try to nap every single day regardless.”

5. Wellness and Balance

Courtney strives for balance in her life. “Wellness is about balance,” she told RedBull.com. “It’s being physically and mentally rested and challenged. Having that balance in your life and in your training. It’s also about balancing these two identities: you got Kate as a human being and Kate as a professional athlete. If it goes too far in one direction—even if you feel healthy physically but you're mentally taxed. Wellness is all about finding the balance.”

Katherine Legge is a driver for IndyCar. She will be competing in the Indy 500 in May. She shared some photos on Instagram to advertise the race. In it, Legge is seen in workout gear and her jumpsuit. She captioned the post, “Only 42 days until the 108th Running of the #Indy500 presented by @gainbridgelife.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Katherine Legge stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She’s Passionate

Legge makes sure to work hard and has a real passion for racing. She talked about how hard she works as a race car driver to Sports Illustrated "I worry about people thinking that it's easy. It's not easy. You sacrifice a lot for it, but you don't see it as a sacrifice. That’s your passion. I would say find something that you are passionate about, if you're fortunate enough to find something that you're passionate about. And by passionate, I mean like, literally you would anything for this thing and then do anything for that thing, that’s all you can do.”

2. She Does Cardio

Legge shared some of her workout secrets in an interview with Women Fitness. She says that she does a lot of cardio. “Running!… You can do that anywhere and I need to do cardio for racing. Racing is an endurance-based sport. You are in a hot cockpit for hours at a time, dealing with high-g loads under braking, acceleration and cornering; very heavy steering and even greater braking forces, so it’s important to do plenty of hot sweaty running outside in the heat to adapt!”

3. She Stretches

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Legge tells Women Fitness that she does a lot of stretching to stay in shape. “There are also a lot of stretches and core exercises you can do on the road too. I need to do more stretching!” Harvard Health states that stretching has a lot of benefits. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

4. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Legge shares some of her skincare secrets in her Women Fitness. “I wear a sweaty helmet every time I’m in the car, so it’s not easy! I swear by effaclar to keep my skin clear. It used to be very bad, and it took me years to find something to clear it up! My hair breaks easily in my helmet, I was using argan oil but I found its healthier without it. I always use sunscreen, and I travel a lot so I use belief cream to moisturize.”

5. She Bikes

Karting isn’t the only thing Legge does on wheels. She also loves to bike ride. Legge shared this photo on Instagram of herself on a ride. The University of Montana states that biking has a lot of benefits. “Cycling is one of the healthiest and most low-impact forms of exercise - meaning it causes less strain and injuries than most other workouts. So it's a hobby you can continue to enjoy throughout you long life. And, unlike other forms of exercise, you won't dread doing it. Even if you take cycling seriously and go at it hard, the blood pumping and wind in your face is still exhilarating, even when it's difficult. But the good news is, you don't have to take cycling seriously to enjoy its numerous benefits.”

Candace Cameron Bure is celebrating in her swimsuit! “He can take a bite outta me any day ❤️! Val and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary 🥂with our boys doing what we love most together; having fun in the sun☀️! Miami baby 🏖 we 💙 you,” she captioned a photo her her and her husband, former hockey star Valeri Bure, as they chilled on a paddleboard. It seems like just yesterday the 46-year-old got married, and she looks ageless. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Candace Cameron Bure stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Paddleboards

Stand up paddleboarding really works your core, as Bure knows. Try it. “You can SUP just about anywhere and at any level, from elite level athlete racing to beginner classes and personal instruction at local parks. If there’s a body of water, you’re likely to find a SUP workout class or rental company nearby. Or you can buy or rent your own online or at just about any outdoor recreation store,” says ACE Fitness.

2. Exercise Gets Her Endorphins Going

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"Just sweating that out and all those endorphins really help me a lot. I notice a huge difference when I don’t exercise, how much it can affect me mentally and kind of deal with depression," she said, according to Prevention. "That's why I keep going. There are a lot of benefits I get. My mind is most important, and exercise definitely helps that."

3. Health and Fitness Have Always Been a Part of Her Life

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“Health and fitness have always been a big part of my life, even growing up, especially growing up in front of the cameras,” she told Livestrong. “But what changed is I found my enjoyment for health and fitness probably when I hit my thirties. So it was something that was always a part of my life, but it always felt more like a struggle and like, oh, I, I have to go work out today. Or, you know, I can't, I shouldn't eat this, I can't eat this and I should be eating this and it was always kind of a downer in a way. And then it doesn't hurt to be married to a professional athlete so my husband was always very encouraging because fitness obviously has been a huge part of his life and career.”

4. Find the Kinds of Exercises You Love

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“In my thirties, I finally found the types of exercises that I really liked. And then especially having had my children, I felt so many changes in my body and then finding fitness that really worked for me and then made a difference for me physically and mentally was a game changer. Growing up. I always thought, oh, I have to go to a gym and I have to get on the treadmill or the StairMaster. And it was so boring. Like I hated it, but I would just plug away at my 45 minutes on a machine. And then when I found classes, not necessarily at my gym, but like spin class and Pilates and barre class, I realized how much I enjoyed working out with other people. I liked the energy in there and I thought, oh, these are amazing exercises and I'm not bored. And there's great music. And that's what changed everything for me. I also found out how much I loved lifting weights too. That's my favorite thing. Like I love strength training,” she told Livestrong.

5. Work Hard but Slow Down When Necessary

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Candace is spiritual. “Competing on Dancing with the Stars was unquestionably the hardest I’ve ever worked physically,” Candace wrote in her book, Healthy In The Hustle: An Inspirational Wellness Journal. “I had to give it my all because I really didn’t know how to dance. Fortunately, I was paired with a great partner, and I was willing to work my dancing shoes off, and it ended up being a great experience. It turns out, I haven’t always known how to rest either. I’ve needed a strong Partner to walk me through the steps and teach me to flow freely with 'the unforced rhythms of grace.' The one pointer I can give you from DWTS and my journey with Jesus is, follow your Partner's lead. When He tells you to slow down, ease up….”

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.”