Danica Patrick is lifting weights – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the racecar driver and entrepreneur shows off her amazingly fit figure in tight green tank and black bike shorts during an intense workout session at the gym. “Synchro lifting show,” she joked about one of her Instagram Stories. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. Shorter, More Intense Workouts
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Danica doesn’t have to spend hours on end in the gym. “I've done a little bit of everything over the years, but the fitness workouts I've outlined in my book Pretty Intense have been the most effective for me. I found that doing shorter, more intense workouts, a mixture of cardio and strength training, worked the best,” she told Bodybuilding.
2. No Resolutions
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Danica doesn’t set New Year’s resolutions. “I'm not someone who has to verbalize the weight loss, but I get it. Some people need goals. If that works for you, then definitely go set a goal. Personally, I don't make New Year's resolutions because it's almost like dismissing a goal. It sets an arbitrary start date. For me, if it's not meaningful enough to start right now, it's just not going to be enough,” she said.
3. Strength Training and Cardio 3-4 Days a Week
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“It depends on the week, but I usually do strength work 3-4 days. I do some bodybuilder-style work with weights, like biceps curls, but I also do a lot of bodyweight exercises, such as burpees,” she told Bodybuilding. With cardio, “it depends on what's going on,” she added. “I'd say probably 3-4 days a week and 20-25 minutes per session. I like to mix it up. I've found shorter spurts of activity like 20-25 minutes seems to work better.”
4. Yoga
Danica balances out weight lifting with yoga. “The only reliable way to change your reality is to change your perception. Happiness is not outside of you, it’s the way you see things,” Danica captioned a photo of herself in a pose. Harvard Health endorses yoga as a great mind-body workout. “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. Nutrient Dense Food
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As for her diet, Danica sticks to healthy eats. “I tend to focus on food that's high-density nutrition, sourced locally, and sourced organically. My approach isn't about starving yourself or being hungry all the time. The food I eat is not low-calorie, but it's free of junk. Our bodies are good at processing things that are real, versus things packaged in a box,” she told Bodybuilding.
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