Gretchen Rossi in Cycling Gear Says "Be Present and Relax"

Former The Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi is reminding fans and followers to stop and smell the roses every once in a while. Rossi, 45, shared pictures and video of herself doing things that bring happiness. One video showed the reality star riding a bike outdoors with partner Slade Smiley, both decked out in head-to-toe cycling gear. “Yes, Sometimes you just need to stop & forget about the ‘to do’ list…just go outside and connect with nature & your family and feel the wind & fresh air on your face & laugh with your loved ones! It’s one of my favorite times of the year to just be present and relax!” she captioned the post. Here’s how the Bravo star stays fit, healthy, and camera-ready.

1. Cardio With Trainer

Rossi works out with a personal trainer and combines cardio and weight sessions. “I work out with a trainer three days a week and weight train at Stark Irvine, which is, in my humble opinion, the best facility in Orange County,” she told A Sweat Life. “The other days I do light cardio, 30 minutes on the elliptical or treadmill, riding my road bike, walking or running outside. I eat healthy five to six days a week and have a cheat day. And I am constantly active throughout the day while working, walking my dogs or doing stuff around the house that keeps me moving.”

2. Balanced Diet and Cheat Day

Rossi has an intuitive relationship with her body, eating a healthy diet with allowances during her cycle. “I now eat only organic chicken, grass-fed beef and lots of veggies,” she told A Sweat Life. “I had to cut eggs and cow’s milk out of my diet as well as green beans, kidney beans, avocado, whey, corn and oysters. My blood work also showed I was positive for the celiac disease gene, so I don’t eat a lot of bread anymore, but really should be going completely gluten-free.”

3. Weights In Every Room

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No time for the gym? No problem. Rossi keeps 5-10 pound weights scattered around her home, so she can do small workouts whenever possible. “I have weights all over my house,” she told OK!. “I have weights in my living room, office, master bedroom, in the closet next to the kitchen. Because I work so much I don’t have time anymore to dedicate an hour or two at the gym. Throughout my daily routine I will pick up my weights and do a couple sets of bicep curls or I’ll do pushups. I fit in my exercise routine all day long. I’m downstairs in the kitchen straining the spaghetti and I’m doing a bicep curl. I know it sounds crazy, but it takes the pressure off, ‘Oh my gosh I haven’t worked out!’”

4. Social Media Tricks

Rossi is honest about how social media is not “real”, and how much effort goes into the “perfect” shot. "I have a professional camera, with amazing lighting, and soft skin effect, that helps camouflage my imperfections!” she told BravoTV. “I DO have cellulite and parts of my body that don’t look good if taken in the wrong lighting or angle (obviously I don’t post those). So please don’t beat yourself up for looking at others pictures on Instagram. I happen to take a lot of pictures for my business and therefore know a lot about lighting and angles to get a good pic."

5. Tony Robbins and Oprah Winfrey

Rossi listens to inspirational spiritual content to soothe her mind. “Sometimes I do practice mindfulness, but most of the time my best wellness technique is to listen to my daily devotionals,” she told A Sweat Life. “I also love listening to or watching Tony Robbins or Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday. I get so much out of those inspirational pieces.”

Pink is celebrating her husband’s birthday – in her bathing suit. The singer paid tribute to her motocross hubby in one of her latest social media posts with a black and white swimsuit snap of the two of them. “@hartluck we have celebrated 21 birthdays together, in some strange places, too. I’ve watched you grow from a young, gorgeous, insane athlete into a wise, even more gorgeous businessman, entrepreneur, father and husband. You are just getting started and I’ve loved growing up with you and raising little humans together. I am excited for you for this year ahead, maybe more than ever before. I wish you peace and love. I am so glad you were born. Happy birthday Carebear,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Pink stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Prioritizes Her Mental Health

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Pink prioritizes her mental health. One of her ways is by spending time outdoors. “In my career, I’m around so many people with so much energy directed at me,” she says, “and I also make noise for a living. So it’s important for my mental health to unplug and be in nature,” she recently told Women’s Health.

2. She Trains Hard

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“I like being strong,” Pink said. She exercises three times a day when she is on tour, once in the morning, once in the afternoon. She adds that her performances are “two hours of pure, psychotic cardio at night” onstage. “I have so much energy,” she told Women’s Health.

3. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

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Pink trains with Jeanette Jenkins. The two do cardio HIIT, strength training with bodyweight and dumbbells, yoga, Pilates, cardio kickboxing, cardio sculpting with medium and light weights, and core-specific routines, she revealed to Women’s Health. “I could pick up a car if I needed to,” she said, revealing that she is the strongest she has been in her life.

4. She Cycles

Pink is one of the many Peloton devotees. She explains that “Cody Rigsby tells me to get my life together, and I listen,” she said. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

5. She Follows an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Pink recently spent two weeks at SHA Wellness Clinic in Alicante, Spain. “It was the longest I’ve ever been away from my kids, and the biggest gift I’ve ever given myself,” she says. “I did it for me, which in turn would be for them.” She added: “I got rest. I wasn’t getting rest before. I slept in a bed by myself for the first time in 11 years. I had time to meditate and cry and journal.” During the two weeks, she was introduced to the anti-inflammatory Kushi diet, which involves eating a lot of vegetables, beans, and whole grains. She would drink apple cider vinegar mixed with water before every meal and didn’t drink while eating. She still follows a lot of the principles at home. What does she eat? She has miso soup for breakfast. She snacks on string cheese and Pirate’s Booty. Fish, salads, and scrambled eggs with spinach are other of her go-to's.

Rebecca Lowe, the accomplished NBC Sports host, masterfully balances the demands of her high-profile career and family life. Traveling cross-country each week from California to Connecticut, Lowe prioritizes self-care to maintain her well-being and stay grounded amid her hectic schedule. Her morning routine, which includes moments of quiet reflection with a cup of coffee, helps her reset before diving into her busy day. Despite the challenges of juggling work and home, she makes the most of her time with her family, especially cherishing moments with her son. Lowe's commitment to both her career and her loved ones is an inspiring example of how to successfully navigate the complexities of work-life balance.

1. She Takes Time For Herself

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Before Lowe starts her busy day, she takes a moment to relax. In an Instagram story titled “Daily morning moment of peace,” she shows herself soaking in the view with a cup of coffee. According to Southern New Hampshire University, prioritizing self-care is vital for our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. “By taking some time out to engage in this practice, you may relieve the pressures of everyday life and reset yourself to get back to a healthy point where you can be more productive again.”

2. She Doesn’t Mind Her Commute Across County

Lowe lives in California but commutes to Connecticut every week for work and does so to keep her family in one place. “[My family] used to live in Connecticut, but then my husband Paul (Paul Buckle, former professional soccer player, and manager) was offered the head coach position at Sacramento Republic FC, so we moved across the country,” she told Style Magazine. She added, “We love [living in this area] and are very settled, especially since we had our son, Teddy, here.”

3. She Gives Back

Lowe values empowering young women who want to enter the world of sports journalism and gives back by serving as a mentor. She told Style Magazine, “I try to support women, as I didn’t get a lot of encouragement on the way up; in fact, quite the opposite. I’ve spent time with California Storm (our region’s most local professional female soccer team), and I mentor three female college graduates who want to do what I do. I really want to help women tread this path.”

4. She Knows Her Limits

Lowe has been doing her cross country commute for seven years now and has her routine down, but there was a time she tried to take on too much. “The biggest challenge for me is trying not to be supermom on Monday morning,” she said in the interview with Style Magazine. “I used to book lots of activities to do with Teddy once I was back home, but I’ve learned he just wants to be with me, even if it’s simply taking the dog for a walk. From Monday to Thursday, it’s about making memories with him before going back to work.”

5. She Makes the Most of Her Downtime

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Every Thursday to Sunday, Lowe works away from her family, and while she struggles with the separation, she has learned to make the most of her time. “At the end of the day, I return to my hotel where I can, and must, relax for the next day,” she told Style Magazine. “It’s difficult being away from my family but having that separation also means I [can] focus on me—go to the gym, get room service, watch Netflix, and prep for Sunday when it starts all over again!”

DJ and actress, Patsy Palmer posts a lot of swimsuit photos on her page. Palmer just posted a new set of swimsuit shots this week. In them, she wore a black and white one-piece with cut outs, as she posed by the pool. She captioned one photo, “Embrace it each and every step. Don’t look back imagine forward it’s magic.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Patsy Palmer 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 Plays Tennis

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One thing Palmer likes to do to stay in shape is play tennis. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself on the court. She captioned the post, “All the gear, no idea !!!! Love tennis so much, it makes me so happy. I just need to get better at it.”

2. She Practices Yoga

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Another thing Palmer likes to do to stay in shape is practice yoga. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself doing yoga. She captioned the reel, “Downward dog. Stretch for 10 mins each morning to start your day as happy as a dog.”

3. She Meditates

Palmer is open about her love of meditation. She writes on Instagram, "Meditation has saved my life. At times my mind is fast & furious. It tells me lies. You can choose joy in any situation. It’ll take time. It is magic. I love my practice. I’m so grateful."

4. She Bikes With Her Family

Palmer loves to bike ride as a way to stay in shape. Sometimes, she likes to ride with her family. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself going for a ride on the beach. She captioned the post, “Beautiful sunset bike ride with my family. Simple pleasures. Magic moments. I love my bike.”

5. She Goes To The Beach

Palmer loves to go to the beach. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself at the beach. She posted this photo of herself wading in a lake. She captioned the post, “‘It’s fine once you are in.’ Classic lines.”

World champion mountain bike cyclist Kate Courtney used her platform to raise awareness for the annual Wings For Life World Run charity in May. Courtney, 28, shared a video of herself running outside in shorts and a sling-sleeve shirt, her dog accompanying her on the run. “Thanks to the fabulous folks at @redbull 100% of your registration fee goes directly to support cutting edge spinal cord research. Register now and join me (and @ourfullmonte) in running for those who can’t ❤️ So who’s with us? 🙋🏻‍♀️,” she captioned the post. Here’s what Courtney’s training schedule looks like, plus her best tips for cycling beginners.

1. Typical Training Schedule

Courtney rides every day and spends two to three hours in the gym. “My rides often involve a series of intervals and are done on the mountain or road bike while my double days usually involve slightly shorter rides,” she told Outside Magazine. “I ride anywhere from 15-25 hours a week and spend roughly 3-6 hours in the gym. Outside of this, I spend training time doing yoga, stretching and focusing on recovery. You can only train as hard as you can recover!”

2. Always On the Move

Courtney stays active even on her rest days. “I do yoga, I do mobility work, I work with a PT and do a lot of recovery activities outside of training like foam rolling, ice baths and saunas,” she told USA Cycling. “And number one – very good sleep! It’s a challenge for me managing how much I do on rest days, because I have to do something during and I think my dog has been my secret weapon! I’ll take him for a walk, I’ll take him to the beach; I’ve done something, but it’s quite relaxing.”

3. Dealing With Nerves

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Courtney still gets nervous before a race. “I think everyone does and I think nerves are a sign you really care about something,” she told USA Cycling. “For me, I think preparation is the antidote to those challenging situations, because at the end of the day you can only control what you can control. If you manage those things, hopefully the outcome takes care of itself and if it doesn’t, hopefully you’ll have more opportunities in the future.”

4. Advice For Beginners

Courtney’s advice for beginners is to practice, and work on functional core. “For those just starting out, my biggest advice is to just spend more time on the bike and to identify specific skills you’d like to the work on during your time out on the trail,” she told Outside Magazine. “While you can get increasingly specific with intervals, time in the gym, etc. – the most valuable thing you can do as a beginner or intermediate rider looking to improve is to put in more hours on the bike… A lot of the work that I do in the gym and for recovery are for injury prevention and to help me stay strong and healthy while pushing my body over a long period of time.”

5. Sports Psychologist

Courtney is a strong proponent for mental health support. “I work with a sports psychologist and I have for the past five years,” she told USA Cycling. “I personally think that the mental game is a huge part of success, but it’s also a huge part of just being a healthy, happy person in the long run. I think that dealing with situations and emotions requires certain skills and perspectives that need to be developed and for me that’s done through sports psychology, plus reading, journalling and all of those kinds of things where I give myself space and time.”