Haleigh Bryant in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says it's "Workout Time"

Haleigh Bryant is getting in a few sweat sessions – in her workout gear. In a few new social media posts the gymnast shows off her amazing body in exercise clothes. “Workout time,” she wrote about one of the Instagram Stories. In another she reveals that she went for a post-sweat sweat session in the sauna. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Positive Outlook

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There is a “mental aspect” of sports that Haleigh prioritizes. “It hasn’t been a struggle. Gymnastics is a very mental sport, so I try to stay positive and visualize routines. Knowing I can do the routines and believing I can do them has really helped me,” she told Healthy Tiger.

2. Hiking

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Haleigh enjoys hiking when she has free time. “A little more altitude, a little less attitude,” she captioned this photo of herself hiking. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems

3. Biking

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Haleigh also bikes, a low-impact aerobic exercise that 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, per Cleveland Clinic.

4. Golfing

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Haleigh golfs. “Anyone need a caddy?” she joked from the course. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

5. Soccer

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“I played soccer when I was really little. I always did soccer and gymnastics, but I didn’t like soccer. My mom wanted me to pick one, and I obviously chose gymnastics. I never regretted that decision once,” Haleigh revealed to Healthy Tiger. Mercedes Carnethon, MD, told the American Heart Assocation that soccer is a great workout for many reasons. “It is a game of continuous running and with very little stopping,” said Carnethon, an associate professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. “It also has anaerobic elements – that high intensity where you’re sprinting and then resting – you’re constantly moving.” Sports researcher Peter Krustrup, who has spent more than 15 years studying the health benefits of soccer, added that recreational-level play and soccer-related exercise drills can help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. Soccer also can help shift body composition by decreasing fat and increasing lean muscle.