German Track Star Alica Schmidt in Workout Gear Shares “Training Camp Looks”

German runner Alica Schmidt loves mixing up her running outfits, frequently wearing bright, cheerful colors both for training and competitions. Schmidt, 25, shared a video reel of herself posing in a variety of different workout outfits, much to the appreciation of her 5 million Instagram followers. “Training camp looks 🫶🏼,” she captioned the post. Here’s how the stunning athlete trains, eats, and focuses on recovery.

1. Strength Training Workouts

Schmidt’s training is all about building strength. “About 30 percent of my training is strength focused,” she told Women’s Health. “Explosive and functional full-body exercises are mostly on my schedule. This is super effective, I would recommend such workouts to everyone. I also focus on strengthening and controlling the leg muscles - in the classic way with squats and lunges.”

2. Carbs and Limited Meat

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Schmidt enjoys a balanced diet with limited red meat. “I eat intuitively and listen to the signals my body gives me,” she told Women’s Health. “With sport you develop a very strong body awareness over time. I make sure to eat a balanced diet and reduce meat consumption. I would never leave the house without snacks. In my bag there are always a few protein bars, electrolytes and sometimes Tupperware containers of carrot cake or banana bread. Preparation is really important here too!”

3. Rest and Recovery

Schmidt is careful about the recovery process after training and races. “Since I train almost every day, it is essential for me to recover as quickly as possible,” she told Foodspring. “After training I drink Recovery Aminos after training: They provide me with quickly available carbohydrates and my muscles with BCAAs. Plus they're super refreshing. Replenishing my energy reserves after training is the be-all and end-all for me. A shake or a banana is quickly at hand and helps me to recharge my batteries immediately.”

4. Zinc and Magnesium

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Schmidt takes supplements to help boost her health and recovery. “I regularly take zinc & magnesium and daily vitamins,” she told Foodspring. “They provide you with the most important vitamins without having to think about it big. Especially important since it is very important as an athlete not to get sick.”

5. Love For the Track

Schmidt genuinely loves her sport, especially when pandemic lockdowns meant the gym was not an option. “For me, running is like breathing air,” she told Women’s Health. “It offers a good opportunity to clear your head and briefly change your thoughts. I am incredibly grateful that I can still pursue my passion and value this privilege very much.”

Alica Schmidt is ready for vacation. The “world’s sexiest athlete” shared a throwback snap of herself taking a walk on the beach in Bali, showing off her fabulously fit figure in a swimsuit. “Can‘t wait to be back in the sun tomorrow,” she captioned the snap. How does the track star keep herself in such great physical form? Read on to see 6 ways Alica Schmidt 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 Runs

Clearly a big part of Alica’s stay-fit routine is by doing a lot of running. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

2. She Trains

In addition to training on the track, Alica also works out in a gym. She can often be found doing battle ropes, kettlebell exercises, working out with a medicine ball, or lifting weights.

3. She Drinks Pre-Workout Shakes

Alica is a fan of pre-workout shakes. “I always need a good booster before a workout to reach my limits,” she explained in this Instagram image. Her shake-of-choice, Energy Aminos from Foodspring has caffeine, piperine, plant-based BCAAs, and vitamins C, B3 and B12.

4. She Loves Sushi and Spaghetti

Alica has revealed that japanese food is one of her favorite meals. She once celebrated her birthday with “a loooot of sushi.” She also loves a certain Italian dish. “My go-to food: spaghetti,” she revealed in a post. “I always have Italian pasta in my cupboard. At least 3x a week I prepare myself spaghetti in different variations. Gladly before a workout, but also often afterwards to replenish my stores. It's a great dish, goes fast (because often I don't have much time🙈) and tastes fabulous even with few ingredients. In the reel I prepare my favorite recipe for you. Quick, super tasty, healthy and easy.”

5. She Enjoys Outdoor Activities

Alicia’s lifestyle is incredibly active, even while off the track. She loves swimming, bodyboarding, swimming, and skiing, regularly sharing photos of herself having fun and burning calories.

6. She Takes a Break When She Needs One

When Alica needs a break, she takes one. “Not gonna lie, I’m not satisfied with my races this year. I’ve worked harder than ever before day in day out pushed my limits in every workout and made so many sacrifices. It was not an easy year with my Covid Infection and torn ligaments but nevertheless, I know what I am capable of and I‘m hungry for more,” she wrote in August 2021, after not being able to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. “Now, I'm going to take a break and I'm looking forward to coming back feeling fresh and ready to train hard again.”

Austrian long jump champion Ivona Dadic works hard and plays hard—but even her play is beneficial to the intense training regimen she has as an athlete. Dadic, 29, shared pictures of herself taking a cold dip in a natural pond in beautiful Turcini, Montenegro, wearing a red bikini that showed off every inch of her muscular physique. “Perfect cooling down after a hard training session 😊,” she captioned the Instagram post. Dadic has a work ethic typical of an Olympian —so how exactly does she do it? Here are 5 ways the track and field star trains, eats, and competes.

1. Training vs Competing

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Dadic finds competing a walk in the park compared to her training. “Training should be so hard that this enables you to have no fear even in the toughest of competitions,” she says. “It should be easy compared with what you do every day… Technique is not necessarily a product of talent. It can be influenced easily with hard work and that can help you to gain a lot of points. For example, in the past I was not such a good hurdler. But we worked a lot on my technique and changed this year from an eight-step to a seven-step approach to the first hurdle, which is a big benefit for an athlete of my height. But changes like this take a lot of time and you have to be tough and believe in what you do to get through these times.”

2. Training Six Hours a Day

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Dadic’s training regimen is hardcore, to put it lightly. “I train six days a week for about six hours a day,” she says. “The training is very sprint-heavy, of course there is also strength training, especially legs and upper body. In addition to the individual disciplines, we also have running units of around 40 minutes on the training plan. Since a heptathlon competition lasts two days, endurance is also required and you should be well prepared.” Dadic’s training makes working out for fun difficult. “Although I like to go horseback riding or play tennis on vacation, it's difficult to get excited about sporting hobbies in addition to training,” she says. “That's why I prefer to devote a large part of my free time to my friends and family.”

3. Healthy Training Diet

Dadic has a sweet tooth that she keeps under control while training. “Although I don't have a specific diet plan, nutrition is an important issue,” she says. “You eat consciously, especially before competitions. The sense for this develops over time or it arises through common sense. I'm currently trying to avoid meat, which works quite well. But sometimes I can't resist sweets when I'm not competing.”

4. Weightlifting Superstar

Dadic allows fans a sneak peek at her workouts via her social media—and she’s clearly not afraid of weights. “It’s not just cardiovascular exercise, such as running or aerobics, that can benefit your heart,” says Emma Mitchell, physiotherapist at Bupa UK. “Strength training is also good for your heart health. Some studies have shown that just one hour of weightlifting per week can reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke as you get older. This may be because strength training can help to reduce your blood pressure and might lower your risk of obesity too.”

5. Mountain Runs

Dadic didn’t allow pandemic lockdowns to interfere with her training regimen. “When the situation came to a head in the week before March 16, I packed hurdles, javelins and a few other things in the car so that I could train at home in a reasonably meaningful way,” she says. “There is also a perfectly equipped gym at my friend Dario's house in Steyr. And a special training plan was worked out, for example with intensive mountain runs on lonely forest roads for stability over the 800 meters, hurdle training on the asphalted alley in front of the house or jumping exercises on the gravel paths of a park just around the corner. There, to the amazement of the few walkers, I was even [doing] shot put a few times.”

Jutta Leerdam is breaking records and flaunting her abs. In a new social media post the speed skater shows off her amazing body while celebrating the end of the season. “Finished the season in a Track record 1.12.86 🤯🥇❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Thank you all for the support ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the Dutch athlete approach health and fitness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. All Around Athlete

Jutta has a history of athletics. “I did a lot of different sports as a child. I played field hockey for eight years and did gymnastics. I had so much energy,” she told Body & Fit. “I started speed skating because my dad really liked the sport. He wanted his children to be able to skate so we could all skate together in the winter. I really liked to see myself get better every time I went. That was the fun part for me. I enjoyed seeing my dad happy and proud of me, too.”

2. Drive to Win

“My goal is the race I need to win next. I’m focused on my fitness goals, too, making sure everything is in balance. I rely on my coach a lot. If I’m not fit enough, or good enough, I’ll find out on the ice. I don’t like to be too confident. You can lose sharpness because of it. I’m an insecure person but I let my insecurities drive me. If you’re a good athlete, you have to be insecure. You need to do better and better. Nothing is ever good enough,” she added.

3. Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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Jutta detailed her diet to Body & Fit. “In the morning, I eat oatmeal and lots of fruit. It fills me up because I’m always super hungry from training. I really have to watch my protein intake. If I take too much I get too muscular. As a skater, I have to be strong but I don’t want to be too bulky. I see food as my energy. I need carbs. I need fat. I need everything. I eat plenty of vegetables and watch how much food I eat in general, but I wouldn’t say I have a cheat day. What really is a cheat day anyway? A burger contains animal proteins and good fats that I can use as energy. I’ll watch the saturated fats, but if I feel like it, I eat it, and I don’t feel guilty. I use the energy to train the next day,” she explained.

4. Biking

When she isn’t speed skating you can find Jutta biking. “We cycle a lot in the summer, block training, mountain biking, hours of easy riding. That’s the conditioning part. You need a strong base condition to be able to peak at the right moment. In winter, it’s more skating, weight training, and cycling. I train twice a day. We’re off one day per week,” she said.

5. Strong Not Skinny

Jutta focuses on being strong, not skinny. “For me, it’s mostly physical. I have to be strong. I need to work on conditioning, flexibility and strength to be fast and explosive on the ice. This sport is a combination of every aspect of physical fitness. Flexibility, endurance, power. If all of those things are in balance, I feel fit. I used to struggle with being skinny. I wanted to LOOK fit. I was a perfectionist. I saw fat on me and I didn’t want it. I didn’t eat much and everything was super healthy. Now, I’m eating way more to perform. I use food to improve myself as an athlete, not just for looks,” she told the publication.