Leeza Gibbons In Workout Gear Says “Tough Times Never Last, Tough People Do”

Leeza Gibbons is reminding her fans—and herself—of how tough she is. Gibbons shared a picture of herself wearing green leggings and a blue hoodie, posing against a stunning mountain background. “They say, ‘Tough times never last, but tough people do’. That's pretty much how I see it. So, what makes a person tough? Adversity does. It's what causes some to break but gives others the will to break records. #mytake #toughenough #bringiton,” she captioned the post. Here’s how the TV icon is thriving at 66.

1. Stretching and Walking

Gibbons starts every day with five minutes of stretching. “Stretching is my sanity. I also do lots of walking,” she told Chatelaine. “Those are my non-negotiable workouts that I always make time for. I like to say motivational mantras to myself while I’m walking. Nothing beats consistent walking. Just take 10 minutes a day and work on building it from there. It can make such a big difference.”

2. Dancing and Weights

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Gibbons has loved ballroom dancing since appearing on Dancing With the Stars. “Cardio is our least favorite part of our routine, so I'm thinking doing ballroom dance will help with that. My go-to equipment is my stationary bike, free weights and a punching bag,” she told Chatelaine. “I do like to mix it up and keep my routine from becoming boring. If I get bored I know I’m going to abort the effort. On the days I lack get-up-and-go, I’ll just commit to five minutes and I usually get so immersed in the feel good flow that I’ll put in the rest of the time.”

3. Relaxation Time

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Gibbons de-stresses with long walks and hot baths. “For me, there's so much mental stress in a day, I find that taking a walk really helps me relax, even if it's just 10 minutes to focus on my breathing and take a sanity break,” she told SELF. “I'm also a freak for baths -- even just the sound of the water running is enough to put me in a better mental space. I even had my TV set up so I can swing it in front of my bathtub -- it's the only time I truly watch TV, when I'm taking a bath.”

4. Fruit, Not Sugar

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Gibbons is mindful of her sugar intake and treats fruit like candy. “I eat lots of healthy foods like salmon and green leafy veggies like broccoli and kale,” she told Chatelaine. “I’ve had to back away from the drug known as sugar in my life, which has continued to be a real challenge for me. I’ve had to look at things like frozen blueberries and strawberries to become my ‘candy’.”

5. Self-Confidence With Age

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Gibbons has learned that comparison is the thief of joy. "My mom always said to think of yourself as a thoroughbred -- put your blinders on and run your race, and don't compare yourself to the other horses," she told SELF. "We look at someone younger or prettier or more successful and start getting down on who we are. But if we can focus on our own race and just do our best, the prize often goes to the person who tries the hardest."

Former professional wrestler and TV personality Nikki Garcia (one half of the Bella twins along with sister Brie) may not be competing in the ring anymore, but she’s still fit, strong, and fabulous. The Total Bellas star shared a video of herself wearing black leggings and a tank top, lifting weights at the gym. “So the goal is to get strong again in 2024. I miss feeling super strong. Best advice I ever got from my Kiki, who’s super strong and healthy in her 90’s, was always keep your legs strong, strong legs let you enjoy and keep up with every decade of your life. Amen to that! Now let’s go get strong again💋💪🏼 Enjoy the weekend Bonita Army!” she captioned the post. Here’s how Garcia is thriving at 40.

1. Pilates and Yoga

Garcia has switched from mainly powerlifting to Pilates, yoga, and barre workouts. “For me, it’s definitely less weight, more power walks, and more reset movement,” she told New Beauty. “It’s more about toning and lengthening with body weight than using actual weight. I think that is always the one thing that will remind you of your age! The aches and all those things. I’ve really tried to be kinder to my body in the way of not looking at it like we’re in a competition. It’s not trying to have crazy abs that are popping out and biceps. It’s more of just having good health. I may not look like a cover girl, but it’s OK.”

2. Biohacking Fan

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Garcia loves trying new wellness trends. “It’s about having a healthy lifestyle, she told Us Weekly. “[I’m] really big on biohacking — cold plunging and infrared sauna baths. I don’t drink soda; I don’t eat fried food unless it’s french fries every now and then. I make sure to get protein and veggies in.”

3. Meditation Every Day

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Garcia and her sister both incorporate meditation into their wellness routines. “It’s so important to bring meditation into it; Brie and I are in a fortunate position that we can have a life coach. That has been such a blessing for me,” she told New Beauty. “Even an app like Headspace can help with that; I truly feel that it’s so important to talk to someone and, sometimes, you need to have someone professional, not just friends to talk to. Sometimes, the people that love us have a hard time telling us things that we need to be told. That’s why I think professionals are amazing to have in your life.”

4. Strong Is Sexy

Garcia has learned to appreciate her strong, unique physique. “My mom [Kathy Laurinaitis]said, ‘You’re gonna be my age one day and will look back and be like, why didn’t I appreciate that body more?’” she told Us Weekly. “[God] didn’t make me a size 2 or 0. He made me curvy in a beautiful and ass-kicking way!”

5. 40 and Fabulous

Garcia is excited about what her 40s will bring. “You get reminded of your age in the entertainment industry,” she told Us Weekly. But I know what I want out of life, and I know where I’m going and I know who Nikki Garcia is. And that feels pretty damn good.”

Jessica Reyes Padilla is offering some “Inspiration & Motivation” – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the IFBB competitor shows off her amazing body in a two-piece exercise set, driving her followers wild. “Flawless,” commented one. “Vamos chica!🙌🏼🇵🇷,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her best pieces of advice and motivational messages.

1. An Accident Led Her to Bodybuilding

Jessica explained to Muscle & Fitness that getting into a motorcycle accident and almost losing her life led her to bodybuilding. “I felt like I was in a hole. I could've decided to use drugs, just go party and drink and, and not caring about life or anything like that. But I decided to do something with it. And that is why I decided to do bodybuilding,” she said.

2. She Focuses on Her Own Progress

Jessica doesn’t compete with other people. “The journey isn’t about being better than someone else… It’s about enjoying the progress you are making on yourself. Strive for progress not perfection!!!!” she wrote in an Instagram post.

3. No Pain, No Gain

Jessica has a “no pain, no gain,” approach to life, and this includes her workouts. “The pain you feel today is the Strength will keep you going tomorrow. Embrace the discomfort, challenge yourself and you will get wherever you want to be!” she captioned another post.

4. Invest in Yourself

Jessica is all about putting herself first. One of the ways she does this is making every workout count. “Make yourself a priority. Your workout time is an investment in your health, happiness and future success!!! Don’t waste it!!!” she says.

5. Push Yourself in Every Workout

Jessica is always pushing herself, especially while exercising. “Success is the sum of small efforts repeated it day in and day out. Keep pushing yourself in every Cardio… every Workout one day at a time!!!!! When the day comes… you will end up giving your best Smile!” she captioned another post.

Former professional wrestler and TV personality Nikki Garcia (one half of the Bella twins with sister Brie) is getting back into her fitness routine after some time off. Garcia, 40, shared a video of herself wearing black workout gear, using kettlebells and a barbell at the gym. “Shaking… vacay is officially over… time to get back on it! Why at times does it feel like I’m starting all over 😭 lol Also did lunges, arm exercises and more ab exercises too. PS check out those sparkly @apl Obsessed! Thank you!! I know… I should have worn black socks lol,” she captioned the post. Here’s how this busy mom and entrepreneur stays happy, healthy, and fit.

1. Low-Impact Exercises

Garcia loves yoga, Pilates, and barre workouts. “I also love power-walking,” she told Us Weekly. “It’s about having a healthy lifestyle. I don’t drink soda; I don’t eat fried food unless it’s french fried every now and then. I make sure to get protein and veggies in.”

2. Eat Your Vegetables

Garcia has a holistic approach to health and beauty. It’s important to be healthy. You live happier and longer!” she previously told What Lola Likes. “And feel better. Grilled chicken, fish and veggies are my besties. And brown rice at lunch. And you can never ever drink enough water. That’s the secret to perfect skin and smooth legs!”

3. WWE Star

Garcia is very proud of her WWE run. “I would say winning the WWE Divas Championship [was best personal accomplishment] because the company had faith in me that I could represent the Divas and that I was a role model,” she previously told What Lola Likes. “That moment that I knew I was going to win was a reward to myself for all the hard work I had put in. Not only all my hard work I put in the ring but outside the ring at charity events and overseas with our military. All the work we did outside of the ring put an incredible smile on my face. In the end I do what I do for my fans, not only do I give to them but they give to me. They make me feel accomplished and loved.”

4. Advice For Younger Self

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Garcia wishes she could give her younger self some advice. “I would definitely tell my younger self to lose expectation!” she told New Beauty. “Don’t even let that word be in your dictionary. Know that life’s a roller coaster. Ride, stay on your path. Have your goals, but know life happens. And that’s O.K.”

5. Thriving In Her 40s

Garcia has no qualms about her 40s.“One thing I’ve noticed going into 40 is just what a stronger woman I’ve become,” she told New Beauty. “It’s everything I’ve heard about women in this decade! I love how much more I’m using my voice, setting my boundaries, and living my life. I like where I am at—I’m a mom, I’m a wife, I live in Napa Valley with my sister, we make wine, we have this great career. I feel fortunate and we have great health going into this next decade. I feel blessed.”

Jordyn Woods says she works out for the mental and well as physical benefits—so no wonder the socialite wrapped up the week on a euphoric note. Woods, 26, shared a selfie of herself wearing black workout gear in her car, fresh from an intense strength training workout. “No better feeling than ending your Friday with a strong lift 💪,” she captioned the post. Woods has lost weight, gained strength, and looks better than ever—here’s what her fitness and training routine looks like.

1. Proud of Her Progress

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Woods is thrilled when she sees her own fitness progress. "I have a love-hate relationship with cardio,” she told E! News. “Weights, squats, I feel like it all plays an important role. Just staying consistent and doing something everyday whether it's walking, jogging, squats, weights at home or going to the gym. I feel like a little bit of something every day is very helpful. I look back to videos of me working out five months ago or two months ago and I'm like, ‘Wow!' Because I do it everyday, so much has changed so fast."

2. Weight Loss Through Hard Work

Woods says she lost weight “the traditional way”, and worked hard for great results. “One of my favorite workouts to do involves a couple of various things. I like to challenge myself with sumo squats, starfish toe touches, scissor leg raises and lying knee tucks,” she told Hollywood Life. “I will do twelve to fifteen reps of those and repeat it three to four times. If you are not sweating after that and don’t get a good workout from there I don’t know what to say because that gets me going and really is something that works pretty great for me. If you check my app, you will see how I do it. I would love to see how others react to it and what they get out of it themselves!”

3. Empowered By Workouts

Woods admits going to the gym is still sometimes nerve-racking, but loves how she feels afterwards. “Going to the gym can always be intimidating because you never know who's going to be there, or what you're going to do — especially if you've never worked out before,” she told Teen Vogue. “I still get intimidated sometimes going to the gym. But you always leave the gym feeling more empowered than you did than when you came.”

4. Resistance Band Workouts

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Woods takes resistance bands with her when she’s traveling. “I love to do workouts with bands,” she told Hollywood Life “I will just use bands and anything you can find around the house because not all the time can I go to the gym, so me being on the road all the time and traveling it all has to be about convenience for me at the end of the day. So, doing banded workouts is super helpful and to mix it up with the bands is the way to go.”

5. Mental Health Benefits

Woods works out for the mental health benefits over vanity. “For me, working out wasn't to ever look a certain way, it was for my physical health but more importantly, my mental health,” she told Teen Vogue. “I feel like mental health is not something people are vocal enough about, but it’s something that everyone struggles with. I push it away, other people's opinions, because as long as I'm happy, it doesn't really matter what anyone has to say. I'm the person in my skin. I'm the person in my own body. And a lot of people just need to love themselves and focus on them and they wouldn't be worried about what anyone else is doing.”