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        20 Amazing Grammy-Winning Bodies
    Here’s how they stay fit.
By Anna BechtelJun 29, 2023
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In the world of music, Grammy-winning artists not only excel in their craft but also inspire fans with their remarkable bodies and commitment to overall well-being. These accomplished musicians have opened up about their personal struggles, fitness routines, and healthy habits, proving that achieving a Grammy-winning physique takes dedication and self-care. From overcoming eating disorders to embracing a balanced lifestyle, these artists share their stories and provide insights into their fitness journeys. Join us as we explore the incredible stories of 20 Grammy-winning artists and the amazing bodies they've cultivated along the way.
1. Kacey Musgraves
Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Kacey Musgraves opened up about her past struggles with an eating disorder on an episode of the A Slight Change of Plans podcast. “I guess it just showed me that everyone has their way of dealing with pressure, and you wanna control more,” she said. “I've learned a lot about control — you wanna control when you don't feel safe. And that's...I mean, I can really relate to that. Whatever is in your outside environment that's making you feel out of control, it just makes you grab on even harder. So knowing what you're doing, and why you're doing that, can at least maybe help you stop.”
2. Mary J. Blige
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Mary J. Blige talked about her fitness routine in an interview with Shape. In it, she said that running and cardio are favorite exercises. “The treadmill is fine,” Blige said. “But running outdoors gives me the best results. I try to log 6 to 8 miles a week. I could be in the worst mood, but when I do my cardio I feel much, much better.”
3. Megan Thee Stallion
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion started releasing videos on Instagram called her “Hottie Bootcamp” series in 2021. In them, she talked about her journey to being more healthy. Megan said in one that she is working on her diet. “The things I've been eating are not so good for my body and have been slowing me down…That's such an important thing about eating healthy: wanting to be excited to eat the healthy food.”
4. Carrie Underwood
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Carrie Underwood’s trainer, Eve Overland, broke down the Grammy-winner’s workouts with E! News. "Each workout incorporates both upper-body as well as lower-body exercises. Most commonly, we will work with opposing muscle groups.Day one could be upper-body push exercises, like chest presses and triceps extensions, and lower-body pull exercises, like hamstring curls and deadlifts," Eve explained. "Day two could be upper-body pull, like lat pull-downs and biceps curls, and lower-body push, like squats and lunges."
5. Meghan Trainor
Santiago Felipe/Getty Images
Meghan Trainor is all about being comfortable with her body, she also wants to be healthy for her son. Trainor told People, "I want to run and keep up with my kid. I want to be able to put on a bathing suit and run out there and not be in my head about it. And I want to climb up a treehouse with him. I've lost all the baby weight and 10 extra lbs., so I'm just going to keep going and do this for my younger self."
6. Dua Lipa
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
In 2018, the year before she won Best New Artist at the Grammys, Dua Lipa shared her workout secrets with Viva Magazine. “I try and work out as much as I can. It's such a busy lifestyle I feel like I need to try and do something for myself every day. I love doing something that's really fast and quick, like a 15-minute HIIT session which I can do before I start my day. If I've got a really early call time I don't want to be waking up hours before I need to, to go and do a workout.”
7. Ciara
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Ciara shared some of her workout secrets in a 2015 interview with Shape. She says that her trainer, Gunnar Peterson, likes to box with her. “What's amazing is that you're getting three-in-one training: It's hitting your muscles; it's a cardiovascular workout; and it's a mental exercise. You have to be superfocused when you're boxing. After I've done a few rounds, I feel as if I can conquer the world."
8. LeAnn Rimes
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
LeAnn Rimes is the youngest woman to receive the Best New Artist Award at the Grammys. In 2017, she broke down her workout routine with UsWeekly. “I do like my butt. I did something on Instagram called Tight Tush Tuesday and everybody kind of freaked out about it, so it’s become a thing. I work pretty hard on my butt.”
9. Maren Morris
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Maren Morris works with trainer, Erin Opera, to help her stay in shape. After having her first child in 2020, Morris started working with Opera two months afterwards. “We are back to training again and she is a badass and I’m so proud of her,” Opera told UsWeekly. “She worked up until basically the day, I think we trained like a day or two before she had the baby. And then we’re back at it.”
10. Kim Petras
David Becker/Getty Images
In 2019, Kim Petras broke down her nighttime skincare routine with Parade. “At night, I take my makeup off, and I put on Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum. It’s really good. I put that on and I put on Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask with Avocado and Swiss Glacier Water and Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye, which is the overnight eye cream.  And I love the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate. It smells like lavender, which is really nice. It makes you feel sleepy.”
11. Bruno Mars
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Just after playing the 2016 SuperBowl Halftime Show, Bruno Mars shared how he prepped in an interview with Rolling Stone, and what advice he took from fellow headliner Beyonce. “Me and Beyoncé were both working on our diets, stressing out. Then the day before, we’re watching playback backstage and she’s eating a bag of Cheetos.” Mars says that she inspired him to not stress about things in his career. “Sometimes I feel like I’m in the music business 10 years too late,” he said. “How many platforms do we have? Whose money are we giving to who? It’s this weird game. You don’t even buy songs anymore — it’s just a subscription, it’s Netflix. And while we’re in the process of figuring it all out, I’m here trying to make albums.”
12. Dave Grohl
Dave Benett/Getty Images
Dave Grohl opened up about his long career on an episode of NPR’s Fresh Air. “One of the biggest lessons is to know when to say no and not ever feel like you have to buckle to the pressure of someone else forcing you to make music or to perform or to, you know, do something that you're just - that your heart isn't there for. And that's the way we've worked. And I have to imagine one of the reasons why we've survived this long is because if you get that tinge, that feeling in the back of your mind where you're just punching in and going through the motions, that's when it's time to, like, pump the brakes and stop.”
13. Chris Stapleton
Jason Davis/Getty Images
On an episode of NPR’s Morning Edition, Chris Stapleton talked about the impact music has had on him. “I would certainly say that it's therapeutic. Playing a guitar, for me, is very much that: If I had a security blanket, that would be what it is. When I was a single man, I used to sleep with one. Not in any kind of weird way, but I would fall asleep with it, you know? And sometimes, a lot of times, those songs are just for that moment.”
14. Chance The Rapper
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Chance The Rapper isn’t just a Grammy winner and a coach on The Voice. He’s also an advocate for mental health. He opened up about it in a 2017 interview with Complex Magazine. “I think anxiety is also something that I’m just now being exposed to. A really big conversation and idea that I’m getting introduced to right now is black mental health. ‘Cause for a long time that wasn’t a thing that we talked about. I don’t remember it. I don’t remember people talking about anxiety.” 
15. Zac Brown
Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
Zac Brown opened up about his motivations for staying healthy in an interview with People. "Whatever makes me feel the best so I can be the best for my kids and my people, that's the goal for me. As I get older, the more I want to be able to get out and adventure, dive deeper, go out into the woods. That's a huge motivator for me. I want to be a ripped old dude."
16. Tim McGraw
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Country legend Tim McGraw talked about why he decided to live a healthier life in an interview, and it was motivated by his daughter, Gracie. “My daughter said, ‘Jeez, Dad. You really need to do something,’ ” he says. “For your kid to say that, it sounds funny—and it was funny—but it kick-started a thought process in my head that made me look into the future…I wanted to get control of my life. What was the one thing that I could do? Well, I could control how I treated myself.”
17. Jon Batiste
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
In an interview with The New York Times, Jon Batiste broke down what he does on Sundays. In it, he talked about his faith and his love of meditation. “Like I do every morning, I begin Sundays by doing a combination of meditation and prayer for a half-hour or so. I start by sitting cross-legged on the wooden floor of my living room, closing my eyes and doing some deep breathing. Then I get on my knees and read the Bible. I’m a devout Christian; praying and meditating for the last several years has helped me feel calm and centered as my life has gotten busier.”
18. Lil Nas X
Lester Cohen/Getty Images
Lil Nas X shared his secrets for staying fit in an interview with Men’s Health. “I stopped smoking two years ago, that’s definitely helped vocally. Even in the studio, performance wise. I also work out a few times a week so I can stay strong, and I do a lot of rehearsals when I’m building up for a show. All of that helps me stay in good shape.”
19. Kendrick Lamar
Steve Granitz/WireImage
Rapper Kendrick Lamar is a fan of boxing, and has been seen doing so. Harvard Health states that boxing is an aerobic exercise, which means it has a lot of benefits. “Aerobic exercise gets your heart pumping and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It can strengthen bones and muscles, burn more calories, and lift mood. Aerobics can also boost your endurance, which helps you climb a flight of stairs or walk farther. “
20. Harry Styles
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Harry Styles opened up about what he does for his wellbeing in a 2020 interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music. "I'll meditate in the morning and then have a coffee and do some reading to kind of just try and wake up a little bit. And then I go for a run, try and get some air and some sunshine, and try and work out in the morning or something. And then I’ll try and do a little work and just go for a walk in the afternoon."
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By Anna BechtelJun 29, 2023
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In the world of music, Grammy-winning artists not only excel in their craft but also inspire fans with their remarkable bodies and commitment to overall well-being. These accomplished musicians have opened up about their personal struggles, fitness routines, and healthy habits, proving that achieving a Grammy-winning physique takes dedication and self-care. From overcoming eating disorders to embracing a balanced lifestyle, these artists share their stories and provide insights into their fitness journeys. Join us as we explore the incredible stories of 20 Grammy-winning artists and the amazing bodies they've cultivated along the way.
1. Kacey Musgraves
Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Kacey Musgraves opened up about her past struggles with an eating disorder on an episode of the A Slight Change of Plans podcast. “I guess it just showed me that everyone has their way of dealing with pressure, and you wanna control more,” she said. “I've learned a lot about control — you wanna control when you don't feel safe. And that's...I mean, I can really relate to that. Whatever is in your outside environment that's making you feel out of control, it just makes you grab on even harder. So knowing what you're doing, and why you're doing that, can at least maybe help you stop.”
2. Mary J. Blige
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Mary J. Blige talked about her fitness routine in an interview with Shape. In it, she said that running and cardio are favorite exercises. “The treadmill is fine,” Blige said. “But running outdoors gives me the best results. I try to log 6 to 8 miles a week. I could be in the worst mood, but when I do my cardio I feel much, much better.”
3. Megan Thee Stallion
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion started releasing videos on Instagram called her “Hottie Bootcamp” series in 2021. In them, she talked about her journey to being more healthy. Megan said in one that she is working on her diet. “The things I've been eating are not so good for my body and have been slowing me down…That's such an important thing about eating healthy: wanting to be excited to eat the healthy food.”
4. Carrie Underwood
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Carrie Underwood’s trainer, Eve Overland, broke down the Grammy-winner’s workouts with E! News. "Each workout incorporates both upper-body as well as lower-body exercises. Most commonly, we will work with opposing muscle groups.Day one could be upper-body push exercises, like chest presses and triceps extensions, and lower-body pull exercises, like hamstring curls and deadlifts," Eve explained. "Day two could be upper-body pull, like lat pull-downs and biceps curls, and lower-body push, like squats and lunges."
5. Meghan Trainor
Santiago Felipe/Getty Images
Meghan Trainor is all about being comfortable with her body, she also wants to be healthy for her son. Trainor told People, "I want to run and keep up with my kid. I want to be able to put on a bathing suit and run out there and not be in my head about it. And I want to climb up a treehouse with him. I've lost all the baby weight and 10 extra lbs., so I'm just going to keep going and do this for my younger self."
6. Dua Lipa
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
In 2018, the year before she won Best New Artist at the Grammys, Dua Lipa shared her workout secrets with Viva Magazine. “I try and work out as much as I can. It's such a busy lifestyle I feel like I need to try and do something for myself every day. I love doing something that's really fast and quick, like a 15-minute HIIT session which I can do before I start my day. If I've got a really early call time I don't want to be waking up hours before I need to, to go and do a workout.”
7. Ciara
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Ciara shared some of her workout secrets in a 2015 interview with Shape. She says that her trainer, Gunnar Peterson, likes to box with her. “What's amazing is that you're getting three-in-one training: It's hitting your muscles; it's a cardiovascular workout; and it's a mental exercise. You have to be superfocused when you're boxing. After I've done a few rounds, I feel as if I can conquer the world."
8. LeAnn Rimes
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
LeAnn Rimes is the youngest woman to receive the Best New Artist Award at the Grammys. In 2017, she broke down her workout routine with UsWeekly. “I do like my butt. I did something on Instagram called Tight Tush Tuesday and everybody kind of freaked out about it, so it’s become a thing. I work pretty hard on my butt.”
9. Maren Morris
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Maren Morris works with trainer, Erin Opera, to help her stay in shape. After having her first child in 2020, Morris started working with Opera two months afterwards. “We are back to training again and she is a badass and I’m so proud of her,” Opera told UsWeekly. “She worked up until basically the day, I think we trained like a day or two before she had the baby. And then we’re back at it.”
10. Kim Petras
David Becker/Getty Images
In 2019, Kim Petras broke down her nighttime skincare routine with Parade. “At night, I take my makeup off, and I put on Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum. It’s really good. I put that on and I put on Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask with Avocado and Swiss Glacier Water and Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Eye, which is the overnight eye cream.  And I love the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate. It smells like lavender, which is really nice. It makes you feel sleepy.”
11. Bruno Mars
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Just after playing the 2016 SuperBowl Halftime Show, Bruno Mars shared how he prepped in an interview with Rolling Stone, and what advice he took from fellow headliner Beyonce. “Me and Beyoncé were both working on our diets, stressing out. Then the day before, we’re watching playback backstage and she’s eating a bag of Cheetos.” Mars says that she inspired him to not stress about things in his career. “Sometimes I feel like I’m in the music business 10 years too late,” he said. “How many platforms do we have? Whose money are we giving to who? It’s this weird game. You don’t even buy songs anymore — it’s just a subscription, it’s Netflix. And while we’re in the process of figuring it all out, I’m here trying to make albums.”
12. Dave Grohl
Dave Benett/Getty Images
Dave Grohl opened up about his long career on an episode of NPR’s Fresh Air. “One of the biggest lessons is to know when to say no and not ever feel like you have to buckle to the pressure of someone else forcing you to make music or to perform or to, you know, do something that you're just - that your heart isn't there for. And that's the way we've worked. And I have to imagine one of the reasons why we've survived this long is because if you get that tinge, that feeling in the back of your mind where you're just punching in and going through the motions, that's when it's time to, like, pump the brakes and stop.”
13. Chris Stapleton
Jason Davis/Getty Images
On an episode of NPR’s Morning Edition, Chris Stapleton talked about the impact music has had on him. “I would certainly say that it's therapeutic. Playing a guitar, for me, is very much that: If I had a security blanket, that would be what it is. When I was a single man, I used to sleep with one. Not in any kind of weird way, but I would fall asleep with it, you know? And sometimes, a lot of times, those songs are just for that moment.”
14. Chance The Rapper
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Chance The Rapper isn’t just a Grammy winner and a coach on The Voice. He’s also an advocate for mental health. He opened up about it in a 2017 interview with Complex Magazine. “I think anxiety is also something that I’m just now being exposed to. A really big conversation and idea that I’m getting introduced to right now is black mental health. ‘Cause for a long time that wasn’t a thing that we talked about. I don’t remember it. I don’t remember people talking about anxiety.” 
15. Zac Brown
Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images
Zac Brown opened up about his motivations for staying healthy in an interview with People. "Whatever makes me feel the best so I can be the best for my kids and my people, that's the goal for me. As I get older, the more I want to be able to get out and adventure, dive deeper, go out into the woods. That's a huge motivator for me. I want to be a ripped old dude."
16. Tim McGraw
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Country legend Tim McGraw talked about why he decided to live a healthier life in an interview, and it was motivated by his daughter, Gracie. “My daughter said, ‘Jeez, Dad. You really need to do something,’ ” he says. “For your kid to say that, it sounds funny—and it was funny—but it kick-started a thought process in my head that made me look into the future…I wanted to get control of my life. What was the one thing that I could do? Well, I could control how I treated myself.”
17. Jon Batiste
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
In an interview with The New York Times, Jon Batiste broke down what he does on Sundays. In it, he talked about his faith and his love of meditation. “Like I do every morning, I begin Sundays by doing a combination of meditation and prayer for a half-hour or so. I start by sitting cross-legged on the wooden floor of my living room, closing my eyes and doing some deep breathing. Then I get on my knees and read the Bible. I’m a devout Christian; praying and meditating for the last several years has helped me feel calm and centered as my life has gotten busier.”
18. Lil Nas X
Lester Cohen/Getty Images
Lil Nas X shared his secrets for staying fit in an interview with Men’s Health. “I stopped smoking two years ago, that’s definitely helped vocally. Even in the studio, performance wise. I also work out a few times a week so I can stay strong, and I do a lot of rehearsals when I’m building up for a show. All of that helps me stay in good shape.”
19. Kendrick Lamar
Steve Granitz/WireImage
Rapper Kendrick Lamar is a fan of boxing, and has been seen doing so. Harvard Health states that boxing is an aerobic exercise, which means it has a lot of benefits. “Aerobic exercise gets your heart pumping and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It can strengthen bones and muscles, burn more calories, and lift mood. Aerobics can also boost your endurance, which helps you climb a flight of stairs or walk farther. “
20. Harry Styles
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Harry Styles opened up about what he does for his wellbeing in a 2020 interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music. "I'll meditate in the morning and then have a coffee and do some reading to kind of just try and wake up a little bit. And then I go for a run, try and get some air and some sunshine, and try and work out in the morning or something. And then I’ll try and do a little work and just go for a walk in the afternoon."

        
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Discover the fitness secrets of legendary musicians over 50 who continue to defy age with their incredible bodies. From Cher's skincare tips to Sting's devotion to yoga, these rock icons share their wellness routines, proving that age is just a number. Madonna embraces the slow and mindful practice of yoga, while Bruce Springsteen emphasizes the power of diet in maintaining his shape. Join us as we explore how Paul McCartney's eye yoga and Stevie Nicks' healthy eating habits contribute to their lasting vitality. These 20 musicians show us that staying fit and healthy knows no boundaries, regardless of age.
1. Cher
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Cher is known for seemingly being ageless. She shared some of her skincare tips in an interview with The Sunday Times. “I do have pretty good skin. It’s not as good as my mom’s but it’s pretty good. I take care of it and get a facial once in a while but I am not religious about any of it. I use Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming Cleanser on my face because it’s for sensitive skin and I love it.”
2. Madonna
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Madonna is a big fan of yoga, and explained why in an interview. “You have to take it really slowly,” she explained. “You can’t rush. You can’t skip to the next position. You find yourself in very humiliating situations, but you can’t judge yourself. You just have to breathe, and let go. It is a workout for your mind, your body and your soul.”
3. Bruce Springsteen
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Bruce Spingsteen opened up about how he stays in shape in an interview. “I don’t do that much (exercise) right now. I lift a little weight to stay toned, I may get on the treadmill and I’ll walk, I don’t run anymore. The biggest thing is diet, diet, diet. I don’t eat too much and I don’t eat bad food, except once in a while when I have some fun for myself.”
4. Sting
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Sting is a big fan of practicing yoga. He explained how he stays fit in an interview with Energy Times. ​​"I perform on stage in much the same way I did when I was in my 20s or teens, and I’m doing it just as efficiently. Two decades of yoga has given me two extra decades of this career. I wouldn’t be able to do it if I was out of shape.”
5. Paul McCartney
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Paul McCartney opened up about some of his wellness secrets on an episode of the podcast, Table Manners. He says that he’s a fan of eye yoga. “I learned [it] off some yogi in India,” he said. “He explained that your eyes are muscles whereas your ears aren’t, so you can’t exercise your ears. But your eyes, you can.”
6. Stevie Nicks
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In an interview with Vulture, Stevie Nicks opened up about how she eats healthy. Nicks says that she used the Weight Watchers plan. “That’s how I stay on my perfect diet—I can come out here in the middle of the night crazed, and there just isn’t anything, so there’s no reason to even bother to come out here, because I’ll just be eating one of my meals that is supposed to be for tomorrow, and I don’t really want that, because it’s exactly what I just had today.”
7. Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton is all about doing what she loves. She tells The Wall Street Journal that she does rejoicing exercises for this reason.  "I thought I could create something joyful, where you were doing something for a reason rather than yourself. But that's the extent of my exercise. I'm not big on going to the gym… and I’m particular about who I sweat with." 
8. Annie Lennox
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Annie Lennox is all about being natural. She tells Yahoo that she doesn’t get Botox or plastic surgery. “If I were going to do some work, which I mean, again, I haven’t done it yet, I might. But if I did, I wouldn’t want to end up with this frozen mask, which is Botox, which is surgery. I think, the day they get it right will be the day that you can’t really tell.”
9. Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez is in great shape. And she makes sure to workout on a regular basis."Very rarely will I skip my workout," Lopez told UsWeekly. "Sometimes, I work too late the night before and I'm like, 'Ugh, I can't do this.' But I tell myself, 'Just do it. It's only an hour.' It's just talking yourself off the ledge of being a lazy bum."
10. Sheryl Crow
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Sheryl Crow shared some of her wellness secrets in an essay with InStyle. “I totally embrace days when I can just sit and do nothing,” she says. “But exercise is really important to me. Whether it’s going for a jog or getting on my rowing machine, it’s a great way of burning through some of that unnecessary anxiety. I have one of the machines with water in it — it’s low-impact and core- and back-strengthening. And meditating has encouraged me to let go and not be so critical of myself. I started when my career was exploding and I felt like I couldn’t find myself anymore.”
11. Cyndi Lauper
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Cyndi Lauper shared her approach to diet and exercise with Closer Weekly. “I try and watch what I eat. I exercise frequently — a combination of ballet, light weights, and yoga. And aerobics — because you have to exercise your heart. I think of myself as a professional athlete because I sing, and if my body is an instrument then it better be tuned and doing well so I can perform the way I want to, not just the way I can.”
12. Debbie Harry
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Debbie Harry shared some of her favorite foods with Bon Appetit. She says that she likes to make her own salad dressings. “I’m so weight-conscious, I’ve grown accustomed to salads and raw foods. It’s nothing that falls into the category of fine dining—or even cooking—but making a good salad dressing is an art. I like something lemony, or maybe some sesame oil, a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little jolt. It varies. Some of the Japanese dressings are quite nice. They’re light and feel really good on the palate.”
13. Bono
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Bono has a very supportive wife, Ali Hewson. He talked about their marriage in an interview with People. "It is a grand madness about us. And there's something about knowing that you're going against the odds. But I would say if you ask me seriously, friendship can outpace romantic love, sometimes. And friendship is what myself and Ali have. When you have romantic love and friendship, that's really something special."
14. Billy Idol
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Billy Idol makes sure to stay in shape, so he can have enough stamina to get through her performances. He shared his workout routine to DailyMailTV. “A lot of it is cardio. I have to do a lot of exercise because my stage performance, I don't just stand there. I'm full on engaged and you need all your breath.”
15. Sade
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In an interview with BlackDoctor.org, Sade talked about her approach to exercise. “I do move a lot. I’m always doing stuff. I don’t lounge around much. I’m always moving and I’m always active. I’ve tried things and I’ve tried exercise because I know it’s good and I’ve tried to do yoga, but my life just doesn’t seem to allow it.”
16. Melissa Etheridge
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In a 2014 interview with Huffington Post Live, Melissa Etheridge revealed that she changed how she approached her diet after beating cancer. "After cancer, food took on a different meaning for me. It used to be, 'I don't feel very well, I'm depressed, [I'll eat a] Pop-Tart.' That's kind of what food was for me.”
17. Alanis Morrissette
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In 2020, Alanis Morrissette opened up about what she is doing during lockdowns to Vogue. “Meditating, sitting in the deep stillness has almost always been a regulating force for me. It is not always the best option for those of us who are challenged by being left alone with the cruel critic or mean voices we can sometimes hear.”
18. Shania Twain
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Shania Twain has her own workout series on Apple Fitness. She opened up about her approach to working out in a press release. "You've got to make working out fun, do what you love, so it feels like burning energy instead of a job! I hear lots of people like listening to my music in the gym and it makes me so happy — it means it's energetic and inspirational."
19. Jon Bon Jovi
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Jon Bon Jovi makes sure to stay in shape. And he does a lot of different things to do so. In 2020, Bon Jovi shared this video on his Instagram advertising a concert with Hampton Water Kitchen. In it, he is seen going for a run, lifting weights, and doing sit-ups.
20. Gloria Estefan
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In an interview with Parade, Gloria Estefan revealed how she stays in shape. “Exercise is crucial for me. I have hardware in my back (my band called me Robo-pop), so it’s very important for me to keep active. I do an hour on the elliptical or some other kind of cardio. And I do strength training with rubber bands. My muscles will bulk up a lot, so I like to keep them long and limber. Like most women, I am really trying to stay in top shape. And especially at this decade, it gets a little more difficult.”
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        20 Amazing Over-50 Bodies
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Age is just a number, and these 20 remarkable individuals prove it. Madonna, Reba McEntire, Paula Abdul, Cher, Jane Fonda, and many more have graciously shared glimpses into their lifestyles, revealing the habits and routines that keep them looking and feeling their best. From Madonna's diverse workout regimen that incorporates dance, yoga, and circuit training, to Reba McEntire's focus on a healthy diet filled with fruits, vegetables, and omega-3-rich salmon, each story offers a unique insight into the choices these individuals make to maintain their vitality. These are the 20 amazing over-50 bodies that continue to inspire and challenge our perceptions of aging.
1. Madonna
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The Queen of Pop’s personal trainer, Craig Smith, spilled her diet and exercise secrets in an interview with Glamour. "Madonna does five to six workouts weekly that vary on a daily basis and focus on a variety of methods and training modalities. Her workouts include dance, resistance training, interval training, yoga, barre workouts, Pilates, aerobics, athletic conditioning, and circuit training."
2. Reba McEntire
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The Queen of Country eats a healthy diet to keep herself in shape. She shared some of her favorite foods in an interview with WebMD. “I eat fruits and vegetables. I love salmon for my omega-3s. …Take supplements. I try to drink coconut water, which I love, and aloe vera juice.”
3. Paula Abdul
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Paula Abdul tells Us Weekly that she has reached a place of self-love. “I am a fan of loving and accepting myself exactly how I am in this moment right now — not in a few months, a few years ago. That’s actually what helps me eat foods that nourish my body, keep me feeling good, add to my overall health and support my goals as a woman, a dancer and a performer.”
4. Cher
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Pop icon Cher has amazing skin. And she spilled some of her secrets in an interview. “In the early ‘70s I developed what is called adult acne. With Dr. Arnold Klein in Beverly Hills I began using Retin-A to treat chronic cystic acne… But what I learned is what everyone else has discovered over the past couple years: that Retin-A also acts as a de-aging agent.”
5. Jane Fonda
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Jane Fonda makes working out a priority. In an interview, she says that she makes sure to stay fit. “I have to keep moving, because when you get older, it's more critical than when you're young. You have to keep your body moving. For me, if I don't, not only does my body begin to deteriorate, but so does my mind, and I know that I need those endorphins."
6. Meredith Marks
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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star shared her nighttime routine with Us Weekly. She says that getting enough sleep is important to her. “It’s hard for me to like settle down and it’s also hard for me to stay asleep during the night. So, I like to sleep with an eye mask because it forces me to keep my eyes closed. If I could open them, I’m going to open them and like start working on my phone or doing something. I’m a restless person. I’m wired. I usually have like a glass of wine too. That usually helps a little.”
7. Laverne Cox
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Actress, host, and activist, Laverne Cox, makes sure to workout on a regular basis. She tells InStyle that she also wants other trans people to have a safe space to exercise. "I've talked to trans folks who haven't felt comfortable at a certain gym. They don't feel like [the gym is] inclusive or they're not supported, they're singled out, or harassed there. So having this space be inclusive for people of color or LGBTQ folks, is crucial."
8. Padma Lakshmi
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TV host Padma Lakshmi tells Women’s Health that she had to pick up some new workouts. “I started going to Pilates a few years ago, because my chiropractor recommended it for my back. Pilates changed my body. It made me strong in places I didn’t know I needed to be. I have a butt now that I didn’t have during my modeling career!”
9. Lenny Kravitz
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Rock legend and actor Lenny Kravitz opened up about his diet to Men’s Health. Kravitz is vegan and makes sure to be conscious of what he eats. “I’m very careful about what I put into my body and how I take care of my body. It’s a combination of eating all these things and working out and keeping my muscles and my joints in shape, so that I can do what I do.”
10. Keanu Reeves
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The John Wick star works with trainer, Patrick Murphy, to help him stay in shape. Murphy shared some of Reeves’ secrets with GQ, including what he does to recover. “KR possesses a serious commitment to ice baths, which I’m all for as well. One of the best recovery practices to do after all of the ground and pound stunt training is an ice bath.”
11. Jamie Foxx
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The actor and singer opened up about his workout routine in an interview with Men’s Health. He says that he keeps workout gear in his home, which helps him exercise on a regular basis. "I put a pull-up bar right near me in the bedroom. If you can manage to get 20 pull-ups a day…25 dips, 50 push-ups, 100 sit-ups…20 to 30 back extensions, you're done. I do that as soon as I get out of bed."
12. Wayne Brady
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The actor and singer opened up about his struggle with depression in an interview with Verywell Mind. Brady revealed that his ex-wife, Mandie Taketa, inspired him to get help. "She was the one who said, 'Wayne, I love you, and our daughter loves you, and our family loves you. And this is the path you go down when you don't want to live. And we are concerned, and I cannot stand by and watch you ignore this.’ Like many people in the African American culture, I grew up thinking that therapy was a bad word or therapy's not for me—therapy's for white people, therapy's for crazy people. So it took a lot of work to open my eyes to see that asking for help is not a weakness. In fact, that's a strength, saying I need this. That's a superpower.”
13. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
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Actor and former wrestler, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson does a lot of strength training to stay in shape. He shared this video of himself doing bicep curls on Instagram. Johnson captioned the post, “Success at anything requires obsession — and I apply that obsession to everything I do. In the quiet of the night. Obsession fuels the passion. Passion fuels that fucking chip on my shoulder. That chip creates the mindset. Never. Full.”
14. Angela Bassett
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Angela Bassett’s trainer, Corey Callait, opened up to People about how the actress got in shape for her role in the film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. "I like to set up circuits," he said. "You do each movement for 30 seconds, then you take a break, get the heart rate down to get it right back up. The reason why I like doing it so much is because it's the fastest and the most effective way to burn fat."
15. Halle Berry
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Actress and former pageant girl, Halle Berry, shared some of her diet and exercise tips in an interview with InStyle. “Over the past few years, I went from training for John Wick 3 to my upcoming film and directorial debut BRUISED. Some days I'd work on strength and cardio and others I'd do yoga and stretching, all while I did a few hours of martial arts training each day. For me, it's been important not to overstress my body. Taking cold hot showers has been a good recovery ritual.”
16. Kevin Bacon
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The Footloose star shared some of his favorite workouts in an interview with WebMD. He says that he does a variety of things to stay in shape. “I hike, I lift weights, I do calisthenics. Sometimes I work with a trainer. I don't work out for long periods of time because I'm just too bored by it. High-intensity, short periods of time are much more beneficial for me.”
17. Kevin Costner
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In an interview, the Yellowstone and The Bodyguard star revealed what he does to stay in shape. Costner said that he spends a lot of time outside. “I love a little horseback riding, followed by taking the kids out to the tide pools and just running around looking for crabs. I’ve been real lucky about a lot of things in my life, but one of the things has been this ability to stay healthy. I think one of the big things that helps me is that I don’t sit it out. I move. I get out there and take the biggest bite out of life that’s possible.”
18. Tom Cruise
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When asked how he stays in shape for his many action movies, Tom Cruise said that he does a variety of things to stay in shape. “Sea-kayaking, caving... fencing, treadmill, weights... rock-climbing, hiking... I jog... I do so many different activities. For different films, whether it's an action movie or not, making a movie is very demanding. I'm constantly training for one thing or the other.”
19. Vin Diesel
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The Fast and The Furious and Guardians of The Galaxy star shares a lot of his favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing Diesel enjoys doing is weight training. According to the Mayo Clinic, weight training has a lot of benefits. “Your body fat percentage will increase over time if you don't do anything to replace the lean muscle you lose over time. Strength training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age.”
20. Ralph Macchio
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Karate Kid star, Ralph Macchio, seemingly hasn’t aged since then. Macchio shared some of his diet and exercise tips in an interview with Stack.com. “Eating right and exercising are a necessary part of life. I’ve learned, especially over the last 10 years, it’s easier to fall out of shape and things don’t ‘snap back’ as quickly as they did in those Karate Kid years. I want to keep on enjoying a healthy life, and that means sticking to good eating and exercise habits.”
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        20 Amazing Over-60 Bodies 
    See how they do it.

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By Anna BechtelJun 21, 2023
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In a world where youth is often glorified, we are thrilled to present a truly awe-inspiring collection showcasing the beauty and vitality of individuals aged 60 and beyond. "20 Amazing Over-60 Bodies" is a tribute to the remarkable men and women who have defied societal expectations and embraced their bodies with grace, strength, and undeniable confidence. We delve into their routines, exploring the lifestyles, nutrition, and fitness regimens that have contributed to their incredible transformations. Get ready to celebrate the indomitable spirit that thrives in these remarkable bodies and embrace the power of age-defying wellness.
1. Ralph Macchio
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The Karate Kid star opened up about his life and career in an interview with The Guardian. Macchio says that he is grateful for the career he’s been able to have and that he is at peace with his life. “Pride, and privilege. It sounds like I’m feeding you bullshit, but I’m not. It’s been a unique experience. It’s been a unique existence. How healthy is it, at the age of 60, to sit in nostalgia so much? I don’t know. I just know I’m at peace with it.”
2. Ramona Singer
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The Real Housewives star shared some of her favorite workouts with Us Weekly. She says that she likes to do a variety of different things. “I’m doing a lot of combinations. So I’m doing Exhale, which is all about Core Fusion. I do core training, I do tennis and I run — intermittently. I run for a mile on a treadmill. So it’s working.”
3. Julianne Moore
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Actress Julianne Moore has amazing skin, which has kept her looking the same for decades. Moore shared her biggest skincare secret in an interview with The Sunday Times Style. “My mother has a lot to do with it because she wouldn’t let us go in the sun. She couldn’t be in the sun and I look just like her. I wear a sunscreen on my face every day and a hat too.”
4. Julia Louis-Dreyfuss
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Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfuss opened up about how she recovered from breast cancer in a 2019 interview with TV Week.  “I’ve always been a healthy eater and an exerciser, but now I’m even more so,” she says. “I’m kind of hyper-vigilant about it; getting a certain amount of exercise in for certain a week and trying to live as clean a diet as I possibly can. I mean, you know, within moderation!”
5. Angela Bassett
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Angela Bassett shared her workout routine in an interview. The Oscar-winner says that she makes sure to be consistent with her exercise, and that her workouts are determined by her diet. “I go in the morning because my workout quotient will diminish as the day goes on. Maybe Monday, Tuesday, I’ll do cardio; Wednesday, Thursday, because I’m eating protein, I’ll do strength building; and then Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, when I’m eating all that fat, then it’s about deep breathing, a massage, yoga.”
6. Christie Brinkley
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Christie Brinkley shared the secrets to her good looks in an interview with Byrdie. She says that skincare is very important to her. “I start every day by exfoliating my face. That’s something I’ve done for the past 40 years. I feel like it’s really contributed to my skin feeling fresh and smooth. Forty years ago, I read an article that said men always look five years younger than women who are their same age. They contributed that to them shaving every day, and the daily exfoliating with shaving their skin makes them look younger. I was like, I’m not going to let them get away with that! I use the Authentic Skin Care Closeup Instant Wrinkle Reducer & Treatment from my skincare line because it’s gentle. The whole line was modeled after the skincare ritual I already have.”
7. Michelle Yeoh
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The Oscar winner shared some of her skincare secrets in an interview. She says that protecting her skin from the sun is very important to her. “I also used to suntan back in the ’80s when it was trendy to do so. But I noticed that doing so aged my skin, so I stopped and now, I never go anywhere without slapping on sunscreen first.”
8. Sheryl Crow
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Singer Sheryl Crow spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do is go to the lake and do water activities. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself going boating. Crow captioned the post, “Happy Sunday everybody!! And yes, I do have a life outside of being a Milwaukee Bucks fan!”
9. Demi Moore
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Demi Moore has incredible skin, and shared some of her secrets in a 2019 interview with Harper’s Bazaar. In it, she uses a Georgia Louise Lift and a sculpting stone to evenly spread the products on her face, and Moore also says that there are other benefits to doing this.  ​​“You work through all the tension in your face. It activates the blood flow in your skin. When you’re over 50 and you feel like your skin is hitting the floor, this is an incredible uplift.”
10. Nia Vardalos
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Nia Vardalos is open about her struggles with her weight and health. In a 2014 interview with OaklandCountyMoms.com, she talked about her typical diet. “What I try to do in our house is we try to do things that are whole grain, and also we use tomato sauces that don’t have any preservatives in them. We have to be real. Not everyone has time to be at home and have an apron on, and make a three course meal. So, it’s just very easy I think to make healthy choices.”
11. Tom Hanks
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Tom Hanks has type 2 diabetes, which means he has to take care of his health. Hanks opened up about his approach in an interview on the Sooo Many White Guys podcast. “Part of it is because of my genes and part of it is because of the horrible lifestyle that I led of eating anything. So now the first thing that I do is I try to take care of that. “I try to get, every single day, one hour of activity. That can be anything from a treadmill or a walk or a hike with a dog but it has to be one hour every single day.”
12. Seal
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Singer Seal opened up about his diet in an interview with GourmetTraveler.com. “I'm vegan with pescatarian tendencies. My reason for veganism isn't to avoid eating meat, though, so if I felt like having a steak, then I'd go and have a great steak. I just haven't felt like it in the past year.”
13. Bono
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The U2 frontman and humanitarian opened up about what he wants people to take away from the band’s songs in an interview with The Los Angeles Times. “Even before U2 had a record deal, we played an anti-apartheid show. We were insufferable from a very early age. (laughs) This is the arrogance of great songwriting. John Fogerty had it. Bob Dylan, Kendrick Lamar, John Lennon, Bob Marley … If U2 communicated anything, outside of the personal conversations of our songs, I hope it was: The world is more malleable than you think. These immovable objects are not immovable.”
14. Evander Holyfield
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The boxer notably came out of retirement in 2020 to fight Mike Tyson. Holyfield also shares a bunch of workout videos on social media. In them, he is seen lifting weights with a trainer. The Mayo Clinic states that weight training has many benefits. “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age. Strength training can reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic conditions, such as arthritis, back pain, obesity, heart disease, depression and diabetes.”
15. Kevin Costner
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Kevin Costner isn’t just an outdoors guy when he’s on the set of Yellowstone. He told GQ that he spends a lot of time outside, and makes sure to stay active on a regular basis. "I love a little horseback riding, followed by taking the kids out to the tide pools and just running around looking for crabs. I've been real lucky about a lot of things in my life, but one of the things has been this ability to stay healthy. I think one of the big things that helps me is that I don't sit it out. I move. I get out there and take the biggest bite out of life that's possible."
16. Lou Diamond Phillips
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Actor and singer Lou Diamond Phillips shared some of his favorite wellness and lifestyle products in an interview with New York Magazine. He says that he likes to take relaxing baths to help with his wellbeing, particularly with oils. “It wasn't until I was working on location as a director rather than an actor that I started really appreciating those things. Directing is infinitely more stressful than acting, because you’re being asked a dozen questions every hour and having to pay attention to the minutiae. There’s no rest. And at the end of the day, man, a therapeutic bath prepares me to actually get some sleep. This specific one comes from Germany and was developed by a priest who used water therapy to heal people. The movie Water Healer is about his life. He was a holistic doctor long, long before it was hip. I’ll sometimes combine it with Epsom salts, but this alone is very relaxing.”
17. Matthew Broderick
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Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker opened up about their relationship in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Parker says that her husband is an avid cyclist, and Broderick followed that up by talking about what it’s like to bike in New York City. “There are so many bike lanes now, and they’re safer — you’re not in traffic the way you were, so you’re not fighting for your life — the feeling is a little different. And I’m now one of the curmudgeons who doesn’t like the aggressive cyclists. Sometimes I’m aggressive. I’m in a transitional period.”
18. Antonio Banderas
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Actor Antonio Banderas notably had a heart attack in 2017. Not long after that, he opened up about his recovery in an interview with EverythingZoomer.com. “Well, to follow all the prescriptions the doctors give and the advice they give. I was a smoker, and it was gone like this [snaps fingers]. Cold turkey, stop. That’s rule No. 1. Then, exercise for me is very important. Don’t be in situations of stress — that’s very important. That’s more complicated for me. I live in situations of stress practically all the time. Take your Aspirin every morning, so as to have your blood a little bit more liquid. If you follow all of those things, you do every six months your stress test, you’re going to be fine. But you have to do it. And drinking — not too much. If you drink a little bit of red wine a day, fine. But that’s it.”
19. Jon Bon Jovi
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Singer and Bon Jovi frontman, Jon Bon Jovi, shared some of his favorite workouts in this video on Instagram. Bon Jovi does a variety of things to stay in shape. In it, he is seen going on a run, lifting weights, doing sit-ups, and enjoying a pool day with his family. Bon Jovi is also a charitable person, as the Instagram post is advertising donating to World Central Kitchen. 
20. Gloria Estefan
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Singer and actress, Gloria Estefan, shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Parade. “Exercise is crucial for me,” she says. “I have hardware in my back (my band called me Robo-pop), so it’s very important for me to keep active. I do an hour on the elliptical or some other kind of cardio. And I do strength training with rubber bands. My muscles will bulk up a lot, so I like to keep them long and limber. Like most women, I am really trying to stay in top shape. And especially at this decade, it gets a little more difficult.”
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        20 Amazing Bodies of CMA Award Winners
    20 Amazing Bodies of CMA Award Winners

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By Anna BechtelFeb 06, 2024
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Discover the remarkable health and fitness journeys of 20 illustrious CMA Award winners, from Lainey Wilson's empowering message of body positivity to Lil Nas X's vocal care secrets. These artists not only shine on stage but also prioritize their well-being, embracing everything from strength training and outdoor sports to mindful eating and self-acceptance. Dive into their stories to find inspiration for your own path to health and happiness.
1. Lainey Wilson
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Lainey Wilson won three awards at the most recent ceremony. In an interview with New Beauty, she talked about wanting to be a role model for young girls. “Last year, there was actually a trend on TikTok where everybody was talking about my big ol’ butt. And at first, I thought it was a little bit like, ‘What in the world?’ But then the bigger the trend got, I realized that there are so many women who have struggled with body image. It’s really important to me to use my platform to lift those women up and encourage them to embrace their curves.”
2. Carly Pearce
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Carly Pearce won Female Vocalist of The Year in 2021 and Musical Event of The Year in 2022. She revealed to Thekitchn.com that she likes putting protein powder in drinks. “I always have Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides in my coffee. I’m always on the go, there’s so much moving around and working out, and this stuff keeps my joints healthy. It’s good for your hair, skin, and nails. I usually brew my own hot coffee and then pour in two scoops and stir, stir stir. It’s super clumpy if you don’t stir. Then I put cream in my coffee.”
3. Cody Johnson
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Cody Johnson won Single of The Year in 2022. He opened up about the importance of being authentic in the music industry to Woman’s World. “You have to stand your ground. I had a big fat record deal sitting in front of me when they asked me to take my hat off and I turned it down. Now, at the time I was starving you know. Me and my wife didn’t have anything and that was a hard pill to swallow. It’s not an easy thing to do to stand up and say, ‘I know who I am. I don’t need you to tell me who I am. This is who I am.’”
4. Chris Stapleton
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Chris Stapleton has won Male Vocalist of The Year for the past three years. He tells GQ that has a more low-key approach to fame. “I’d be lying if I said that I don’t like going out and playing a show to a full house of people. Especially when you’ve played for no people. That’s the drug. But to be famous for the sake of being famous…. That was never the main want.”
5. Kelsea Ballerini
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Kelsea Ballerini took home two awards at the 2021 ceremony. She revealed her fitness secrets with The Cut. “I have a trainer when I’m home in Nashville. Her name is Erin Oprea and she also trains Carrie Underwood and a bunch of other people. We do a lot of strength training and then when I’m on the road, we do circuits — sometimes with my band — or we’ll go to a class that’s close by, like if there’s a Soul Cycle we’ll go offsite to do that, which is really fun.”
6. TJ Osborne
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TJ Osborne is one half of Brothers Osborne, who won Vocal Duo of The Year for the past three years. Osborne is openly gay, and talked about coming out while being a part of the country music scene to Time. “You know that thing—stand for something or you’ll fall for anything?” he says. “That sounds like something someone in country music would say. But if you stand for something and it’s not what they stand for, then they hate it. I’ve done more than I ever thought I would. At this point, my happiness is more valuable than anything else I’d ever be able to achieve.”
7. John Osborne
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John Osborne is the other half of Brothers Osborne. He is open about his struggles with mental health. In a video on Twitter, he talked about how he manages his lower moments. "I learned to be OK with not being OK," he said. "Being OK with not being OK is just being patient with how you feel." He also says that performing is a big help.  "It allows me to express myself musically, but it [also] gets all of the feelings that I have inside out."
8. Luke Combs
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Luke Combs has won several CMA Awards, most recently winning Single of The Year. He revealed to Esquire that he did a lot of shows at bars, and says that this has really helped his career. “Playing all those shows was a huge benefit, because you figure out what works, what doesn't work—I mean, how do you even know if the crowd likes your song or not? I would encourage anybody to just play and play, in places where nobody's coming to buy a ticket to see you. It may not be as fast as a [social media] video, but once you get to the point you want to be at, you'll be glad that you did it.”
9. Maren Morris
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Maren Morris won several awards at the 2020 and 2019 ceremonies. Like many country singers, Morris works with trainer Erin Opera, to help her stay in shape. In an interview with E! News, Opera revealed that Morris plays tennis when they aren’t doing sessions. “She has been playing tennis. I encourage clients to do their cardio outside of me. Sports are always the best way because when you're chasing a ball, you're not thinking about cardio.”
10. Miranda Lambert
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Miranda Lambert won Music Video of The Year in 2020. She shared some of her favorite skincare products with E! News. “I like to use sunscreen under my makeup,” she says. “I feel like the UV lights can be harsh on your skin, so I wear sunscreen all the time. That's my go-to beauty product in general. I also use tons of moisturizer, especially in Vegas. I love the True Botanicals face oil.”
11. Geoff Sprung
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Geoff Sprung is a member of Old Dominion, who has won Vocal Group of The Year for the past five years. He likes to spend a lot of time outside, and shares a lot of outdoor photos on Instagram. One thing Sprung likes to do is go running. He shared this set of photos of himself running in different places in Saint Augustine, Florida. Sprung captioned it, “Experiencing every running terrain thanks to @fl.stateparks today!”
12. Matthew Ramsey
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Matthew Ramsey is another member of Old Dominion. He talked about how the group works together with People. "We all respect what the other ones bring to the table," says Ramsey. "It really is just this super-crazy brainstorm session. There's a lot of speaking and a lot of listening going on at the same time. And then somehow you turn around at some point and you have a song. It doesn't feel like there's someone who leads the charge all the time creatively. We're a true band in that sense."
13. Shay Mooney
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Shay Mooney is a member of Dan + Shay, who won Vocal Duo of The Year in 2018 and 2019. He notably lost a lot of weight. Mooney opened up about this journey in an Instagram video, captioning it, "I got to a place mentally and physically that I will never go again. It matters what we eat. It matters who you spend your time with. It matters what you choose to spend your time on."
14. Trevor Rosen
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Trevor Rosen is another member of Old Dominion. He talked about finding the group’s authentic sound with People. "It never ceases to amaze me the amount of times that we've tried a song and said, 'I don't think this necessarily sounds like us,'" he says. "And then we record it and I'm like, 'Man, that's really different.' And then people tell us, 'It sounds like an Old Dominion song.' When we come together and whatever choices we make, it just always ends up sounding like an Old Dominion song, which is a very freeing thing for us, because it gives us a lot of freedom to do anything we like."
15. Eric Church
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Eric Church won Entertainer of The Year in 2020. He tells Men’s Journal that he loves to spend time outside. "I’m an outdoors guy, so I love to fish and I love to get outside,” he said. “I have a little cabin place in Tennessee, and I like to go there to be miles away from anyone. I got a little amp in there, and I’ll open up the windows and I’ll just play. I’m playing to the woods, but it’s a great way to blow off steam and not think about all the other stuff going on.”
16. Kacey Musgraves
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Kacey Musgraves won two awards in 2019. Musgraves is known for having amazing hair, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her favorite products with Glamour. “I love the Oribé hair line, especially their Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil. That's my favorite. I'm also loving a good leave-in moisturizing hair mask called Goldwell Dual Senses Just Smooth.”
17. Blake Shelton
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Blake Shelton won Single of The Year in 2019. He revealed that his New Year’s Resolution is to cut back on alcohol to Entertainment Tonight. "I haven't managed to stop drinking yet,” said Shelton. “Even cutting back has been hard. I mean, it's a resolution though. And I'll say it again right now — that's my New Year's resolution. To either cut back or stop drinking altogether. Let's just say I said it."
18. Ashley McBryde
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Ashley McBryde won Musical Event of The Year in 2022. In an interview with CBS News, she talked about how her career started. McBryde said that she had to deal with some setbacks, and learned that she had to stay true to herself in order to find success. “You do have to play the game a little bit or nobody's going to listen to you … but I think we played the game too much and it came across as ingenuine," McBryde said. "And it was a cool lesson for me, too, because I found out that unless I'm just unapologetically who I am, I really suck at pretending to be someone else."
19. Lee Brice
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Lee Brice won Musical Event of The Year in 2020. He talked about his career and his goals in an interview with The Regina Leader Post. “I never reach a point where I’m like ‘This is it,’” Brice said. “I’m still always striving for more and better … but I do look up all the time and go, ‘Wow!’ I try to soak those moments in.”
20. Lil Nas X
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Lil Nas X won Musical Event of The Year in 2019 for “Old Town Road.” He shared his secrets for taking care of his voice with Men’s Health. “I stopped smoking two years ago, that’s definitely helped vocally. Even in the studio, performance wise. I also work out a few times a week so I can stay strong, and I do a lot of rehearsals when I’m building up for a show. All of that helps me stay in good shape.”


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        Dani Elle Speegle in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Just a Girl and Her Barbell"
    Discover how elite CrossFit athlete Dani Elle Speegle stays in peak condition with weightlifting, golfing, jumping rope, hiking, and cold plunges.

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By Anna BechtelFeb 22, 2025
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Dani Elle Speegle isn’t just strong—she’s unstoppable. The elite CrossFit athlete and social media sensation has built a massive following by sharing her intense training sessions and inspiring fitness moments. Recently, she posted a series of weightlifting photos on Instagram, proving once again why she’s a powerhouse in the gym.
“Just a girl and her barbell,” she captioned the post, letting her strength do the talking. From lifting heavy to outdoor adventures, here’s how Speegle stays in peak condition.

            
                She Lifts Weights
            
            
        
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In her Instagram post, Speegle is seen lifting weights. According to ACE Fitness, doing this has a lot of benefits. “Using heavy weights increases intramuscular coordination, the number of type II motor units and the amount of muscle fibers engaged within a specific muscle. Have you ever felt your muscles shaking while lifting heavy weights? This is because you are recruiting and activating the larger type II muscle fibers, which are only stimulated to work when a muscle is challenged with heavy resistance or working to fatigue.”

            
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Speegle likes to golf to keep herself in shape. She shared a video of herself on the course in this Instagram post. According to Randa aerobic exercise. “Golf can help strength and balance, improve quality of life and provide aerobic exercise. On a regular 18-hole course, most players will walk between four and five miles, burning up to 2,000 calories.”

            
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Speegle shared this video on Instagram of herself competing in Crossfit events. In it, she is seen jumping rope. According to The Cleveland Clinic, jumping rope has a lot of benefits. “Benefits of jump rope can help improve your coordination, get your heart rate going and help burn calories — and it’s an easy, affordable way to get some cardio in.”

            
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Speegle likes to hike to keep herself in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself hiking the Koko Head Summit. Speegle captioned the post, “Woke up and chose pain today. Every 45 min X 3 rounds: Koko head 💀💀💀 Then sat in my car and stared into the abyss while munching on Banan 🥲🥲🥲”

            
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Speegle makes sure to recover. One thing she likes to do is cold plunges. Speegle shared this video of herself jumping into a tub. According to The Mayo Clinic, these have a lot of benefits. “Research on cold-water immersion has found evidence that 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. These benefits may be the result of rapid constriction of the blood vessels due to the cold water. The cold can trigger responses in your body, such as decreased metabolic activity, alterations in hormone production and blood flow, and activation of the immune system.”
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        Golfer Tvesa Malik in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Awesome" Exercises
    Discover how Tvesa Malik, SuperSport Ladies Championship winner, stays in peak shape with weightlifting, core work, and golf. 

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By Anna BechtelFeb 20, 2025
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Tvesa Malik isn’t just a pro golfer—she’s a powerhouse athlete dedicated to staying in peak shape. The SuperSport Ladies Championship winner knows that strength and endurance are just as important as skill on the course. That’s why she takes her fitness seriously, incorporating weightlifting, core work, and mobility exercises into her training.
Last year, Malik gave fans a look at her workout routine in an Instagram video, where she powered through hanging crunches, lunges, and weightlifting sessions. She captioned the post, “Got some major work to do before my next session,” proving that even elite athletes are always striving to improve. Here’s a closer look at how Malik keeps her body strong and ready for competition.

            
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Malik is seen doing a lot of weight lifting in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness says that this 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.”

            
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Malik is seen shifting into lunges in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness says that lunges are a form of unilateral training, and that makes them effective. “Unilateral training is a more effective way to build functional strength (than using both legs) because these types of movement mimic other everyday motions, like walking and climbing stairs — and not just to the working leg. Research suggests the strength gains to the nonworking side are about half of the strength gains of the working side.”

            
                She Does Core Workouts
            
            
        
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Malik is seen doing core workouts, like hanging crunches in her Instagram video. Core workouts are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “While it takes aerobic activity to burn fat in your stomach, core exercises can strengthen and tone the underlying muscles. Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes.”

            
                She Does Pull-Ups
            
            
        
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An upper body workout that Malik likes to do is pull-ups. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them at the gym. Malik captioned it, “Got some major work to do before my next session.” Asphalt Green says that pull-ups have a lot of benefits. “Pull-ups are a fantastic way to improve upper-body strength. This exercise primarily targets your back and biceps, but involves many stabilizing muscles in your core, arms, and shoulders. Depending on the way you grip the bar, you can even work your chest. Plus, you don’t need any fancy equipment to do a pull-up. Tree branches, scaffolding, and even door frames are all places people can do pull-ups.”

            
                She Golfs
            
            
        
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Golf is obviously one of the ways that Malik keeps herself in shape. Better Health says that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Golf can be good for your health and your heart. Walking an average course for a round of golf can be between five to seven kilometres. If you walk 18 holes three to five times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of endurance exercise for your heart. If you pull your clubs or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit even more.”
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        Camila Guper in Two-Piece Workout Gear Cheers on "Consistent Actions"
    With 1.1 million followers, she inspires with workout routines and wellness tips. 

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By Anna BechtelFeb 19, 2025
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Camila Guper is more than just a fitness influencer—she’s a motivation powerhouse. With 1.1 million Instagram followers, she inspires her audience with workout routines, wellness tips, and a disciplined approach to staying fit. Recently, she took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her latest gym session, including a stairclimber workout, a snapshot of her Apple Watch tracking her progress, and a post-workout mirror selfie in pink workout gear.
Her message? Consistency is key. “Don't underestimate the power of small, consistent actions! Every effort is worth it when you know where you want to go,” she captioned the post. From intense stair workouts to leg-sculpting exercises, here’s how Guper stays in top shape.

            
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In her Instagram post, Guper is seen using the stairclimber. Stair workouts have a lot of health benefits. ACE Fitness says, “Improving metabolic health in terms of lower risks of heart problems and other complications, also by definition improves fitness. You can feel your heart working harder and the fire in your lungs when you ascend stairs. And that’s provoking important changes in your cardiorespiratory system that will make physical activities, like running and walking, feel easier.”

            
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Guper makes sure to stay consistent with her workout routines. One way she does so is by staying disciplined. Guper talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Good morning! May we always have the discipline to do what is good for us. Amen 💪🏽🙏🏽✨ 40 min stair + shoulder and chest workout today.”

            
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Guper shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram video. One thing she is seen doing is lunges. According to The Mayo Clinic, lunges have a lot of benefits. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles.”

            
                She Does Leg Extensions
            
            
        
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In the previous Instagram video, Guper is seen using the leg extension machine. Asphalt Green says that leg extensions have a lot of benefits. “These machines provide isolation exercises for your legs. This type of exercise works only one muscle or group of muscles, which means you can build up that part of your body quickly. If you want your thigh muscles to really stand out in those shorts you just bought, the leg extension machine is for you!”

            
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Guper likes to spend time outside. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself enjoying a day by the pool with her dog. Guper captioned the post, “Good Morning! What book are you reading? 📖💚🐺🌮 I'm loving reading How to become super natural! I'm already sharing saying it's a must-read.”
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