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7 Amazing Facts About Morgan Wallen Even Fans Don't Know

Here are a bunch of fun facts to know about the One Thing at a Time singer.

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You probably already know that Morgan Wallen is a record-breaking country star on the rise. This week, the comeback country king’s latest album, One Thing at a Time, climbed back into the number one spot on the Billboard 100 chart, marking its 13th nonconsecutive week at number one. However, there are a lot of facts you probably don’t know about the 30-year-old Last Night singer. Here are 7 amazing facts about Morgan Wallen that even his biggest fans don’t even know.


1. He Wanted to Be a Professional Athlete

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Long before his country music aspirations, Morgan hoped to play professional sports. "As soon as I was old enough to move and walk, I went straight to sports," he once revealed. "My mom said I never even played with toys. I remember playing with little army men for a second, but as soon as that was over it was just basketball, baseball, football -- any kind of ball.” He told Entertainment Tonight that he planned on playing baseball in college, but an injury ended his career.

2. He Plays the Violin and Piano

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In a 2021 interview with Nashville Lifestyles, Wallen revealed that his musical career started with the violin. “I started singing when I was three years old at church, so I’ve always just been really into music. My mom recognized that I was musical even at a young age. She said I asked for a violin when I was five years old for Christmas and that’s what they got me. I was around a decent amount of bluegrass at that time, so that’s the instrument that I wanted to play. And then I started playing piano when I was seven and I’ve always really just been interested it,” he said.

3. The Voice Helped Shape His Career in an Unexpected Way

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“My name is Morgan Wallen, I’m twenty years old, I’m from Knoxville, Tennessee, and I’m currently a landscaper,” Wallen revealed on the stage of season 6 of The Voice. “I’m just a normal small-town kid, and I really don’t have a clue how to get into music—other than this.” The Team Usher member was eliminated in the playoff round but maintains it was for the best. “That whole experience kind of kick-started me a little bit,” he said. “They wanted me to sing pop music, and I wanted to sing country music. But it was a big first step — I guess that’s the first time in my life where I realized that maybe I actually have a shot at this.”

4. Being Authentic Is the “Most Important Thing” for Him

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"I think the most important thing is to be yourself, 100 percent -- to be transparent," Wallen tells The Boot. "If you’re up there and you’re not comfortable in your own skin, people can tell, and it just creates a weird vibe for everybody involved. So I think you just have to be yourself and bring the energy every night and lay it all on the line -- that’s all you can do."

5. His Favorite Dinosaur Is a T-Rex

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Wallen has a favorite dinosaur. If he could be any prehistoric giant, it would be the largest one. Why? "Because that’s the meanest one -- the dominator!" he told The Boot. "I got a rebel side in me, but I'm not mean!"

6. His Favorite Book Is The Great Gatsby

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Morgan’s favorite book? F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. “It’s a story that everyone can relate to in some way or another,” he says. “No matter how much time passes, we’re all still searching for our own version of the American Dream.”

7. He Has Faith

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Where will you find Morgan on a Sunday morning? Probably at Church. “I have a lot of faith,” he told On Milwaukee. “My dad was a preacher growing up, as well. I didn’t necessarily get it just because of him being a preacher. I went through a phase in my life where I rejected it all. I wanted to find my own way, you know? And my own way led me back to that. It’s something that I consider important to me.”

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7 Amazing Facts About Morgan Wallen Even Fans Don't Know

Here are a bunch of fun facts to know about the One Thing at a Time singer.

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Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

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You probably already know that Morgan Wallen is a record-breaking country star on the rise. This week, the comeback country king’s latest album, One Thing at a Time, climbed back into the number one spot on the Billboard 100 chart, marking its 13th nonconsecutive week at number one. However, there are a lot of facts you probably don’t know about the 30-year-old Last Night singer. Here are 7 amazing facts about Morgan Wallen that even his biggest fans don’t even know.


1. He Wanted to Be a Professional Athlete

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Long before his country music aspirations, Morgan hoped to play professional sports. "As soon as I was old enough to move and walk, I went straight to sports," he once revealed. "My mom said I never even played with toys. I remember playing with little army men for a second, but as soon as that was over it was just basketball, baseball, football -- any kind of ball.” He told Entertainment Tonight that he planned on playing baseball in college, but an injury ended his career.

2. He Plays the Violin and Piano

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In a 2021 interview with Nashville Lifestyles, Wallen revealed that his musical career started with the violin. “I started singing when I was three years old at church, so I’ve always just been really into music. My mom recognized that I was musical even at a young age. She said I asked for a violin when I was five years old for Christmas and that’s what they got me. I was around a decent amount of bluegrass at that time, so that’s the instrument that I wanted to play. And then I started playing piano when I was seven and I’ve always really just been interested it,” he said.

3. The Voice Helped Shape His Career in an Unexpected Way

The 54th Annual CMA Awards - ArrivalsJason Kempin/Getty Images

“My name is Morgan Wallen, I’m twenty years old, I’m from Knoxville, Tennessee, and I’m currently a landscaper,” Wallen revealed on the stage of season 6 of The Voice. “I’m just a normal small-town kid, and I really don’t have a clue how to get into music—other than this.” The Team Usher member was eliminated in the playoff round but maintains it was for the best. “That whole experience kind of kick-started me a little bit,” he said. “They wanted me to sing pop music, and I wanted to sing country music. But it was a big first step — I guess that’s the first time in my life where I realized that maybe I actually have a shot at this.”

4. Being Authentic Is the “Most Important Thing” for Him

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"I think the most important thing is to be yourself, 100 percent -- to be transparent," Wallen tells The Boot. "If you’re up there and you’re not comfortable in your own skin, people can tell, and it just creates a weird vibe for everybody involved. So I think you just have to be yourself and bring the energy every night and lay it all on the line -- that’s all you can do."

5. His Favorite Dinosaur Is a T-Rex

The 53rd Annual CMA Awards - ArrivalsJason Kempin/Getty Images

Wallen has a favorite dinosaur. If he could be any prehistoric giant, it would be the largest one. Why? "Because that’s the meanest one -- the dominator!" he told The Boot. "I got a rebel side in me, but I'm not mean!"

6. His Favorite Book Is The Great Gatsby

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Morgan’s favorite book? F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. “It’s a story that everyone can relate to in some way or another,” he says. “No matter how much time passes, we’re all still searching for our own version of the American Dream.”

7. He Has Faith

The 56th Annual CMA Awards - ArrivalsTaylor Hill/FilmMagic

Where will you find Morgan on a Sunday morning? Probably at Church. “I have a lot of faith,” he told On Milwaukee. “My dad was a preacher growing up, as well. I didn’t necessarily get it just because of him being a preacher. I went through a phase in my life where I rejected it all. I wanted to find my own way, you know? And my own way led me back to that. It’s something that I consider important to me.”

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20 Amazing Bodies of Country Music Stars

Discover the incredible wellness routines.

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Step into the world of country music stars and discover the incredible bodies and wellness routines that keep them at the top of their game. From Carrie Underwood's tour diet secrets to Luke Bryan's beach biking adventures, each artist shares their unique approach to health and fitness. Miranda Lambert embraces body positivity on stage, while Tim McGraw conquers new heights of accomplishment through training. Join us as we delve into the inspiring stories of 20 country music stars who not only captivate with their music but also inspire with their dedication to maintaining amazing bodies and well-being.


1. Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood shared her tour diet on her Instagram stories. "I don't eat a lot of breakfast. I wouldn't eat anything if I wasn't going to work out. But I get really hungry when I work out." Underwood also says that she’s a fan of eggs. "I get eggs from my chickens every time we roll through and I put them in the fridge. I love eggs, I eat a lot of them."

2. Luke Bryan

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Luke Bryan shared some of his favorite workouts with Men’s Journal. He says that he loves to bike ride. “I love a ride at the beach. My friends at Trek sent me a beautiful fat bike, perfect for cruising through the sand. I inflate those big 'ol tires to about 5 or 10 PSI and just get down by the water. That's especially fun because you don’t have to worry about traffic, parking, and if you fall because you aren’t going to get too hurt. I like doing a little one-hour trip to the beach. Ride around, jump in the water, then an easy one-hour ride back. It doesn’t get much better than that for a day activity.”

3. Miranda Lambert

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In an interview with Health Magazine, Miranda Lambert talked about her approach to body positivity. "I don’t like being onstage worrying about my body. That’s the last thing I want to be thinking about. I don't give my best performance when I’m distracted by my insecurities.”

4. Jake Owen

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In an interview with People, Jake Owen talked about why wellness is important to him. “It’s really important to me to live a healthy life and be the best I can be. Not only for my fans who spend a lot of money to see us play, but I also have a lot of responsibly to the guys who work for me and just my daughter, most importantly. I have a lot of responsibility to her. I want to be there for her. I could be out here raging every night but it’s not worth it.”

5. Kelsea Ballerini

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Kelsea Ballerini talked about her wellness routine in an interview with Shape. "To be honest, routine always sounded boring, but now it's something that helps me feel like I'm in control of my life,” she says. “I'm baby stepping my way into it. Little things, like when you get out of bed, make the bed. Get outside for 30 minutes a day. Sit on the porch. Take the dog for a walk. I'm building that into my life, and it's not boring at all. It's really helping me feel that ownership of my life that I need.”

6. Dierks Bentley

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Dierks Bentley opened up about how he approaches eating and life on tour to People. “My whole life revolves around energy management. I have to walk on stage at 9:30 like peaking energy, which is a really weird thing because when I’m off the road, I’m usually heading towards bed at that point. It’s this crazy energy swap you have to figure out, so my eating habits aren’t really made for people who aren’t dancing around the stage like an idiot every night.”

7. Maren Morris

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Maren Morris’ trainer, Erin Opera, opened up about what the singer does to stay in shape in an interview with E! News. “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. She's been doing her cardio as well as lots of fun weight training. And she's been kicking ass and we've done all the exercises that made her legs pop back out post baby.”

8. Faith Hill

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Faith Hill shared some of her favorite foods in an interview with Self magazine. "I don't diet but I do watch what I eat. For lunch, I usually have a Greek salad with grilled chicken. I love salads for lunch. It's light, delicious and good for you. I vary the protein and sometimes use salmon instead of chicken."

9. Tim McGraw

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Tim McGraw notably decided to get in shape, and ended up losing 40 pounds. He talked about this in an interview with Men’s Health. “There’s such a feeling of accomplishment that comes from the feeling of being my age and still being at the top of my game. I don’t really get tired of training.”

10. Kacey Musgraves

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After her divorce, Kacey Musgraves talked about how she sings some of her old songs in an interview with Crack Magazine. “I may have to disassociate a little bit when I’m singing the Golden Hour stuff, but I do think what’s cool about it is that, yes, Golden Hour was written about someone in particular, but the magic and the feelings of that time don’t have to die with that relationship. I’ll find new meaning in those songs.”

11. Keith Urban

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In a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone, Keith Urban talked about his struggle with addiction. “I didn’t seem able to stop. There was no stopping this time. I’d go to sleep, wake up a couple of hours later, go at it again, drinking to take the edge off. I remember thinking, ‘I’m probably not going to make it until tomorrow.’ And then I thought, ‘F––– it. I really don’t care. It’ll be a relief to not have to. I’ll take an Ambien and at some point I’ll pass.’ I was taking everything. I remember thinking, ‘Oh, good, this is the end of it, yahoo.’ I was quite happy about it.”

12. Shania Twain

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Shania Twain opened up about her diet and exercise in an interview with USA Today. "Before tour rehearsals I was riding horses and now I’m just running around a lot," Twain said. "If I feel like I’m losing too much weight, I’ll eat some more. But I need to watch it for the wardrobe because (weight) goes on fast, especially now during menopause."

13. Sam Hunt

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During the pandemic, Sam Hunt made time to stay in shape. On ABC Radio, he revealed that he played with his dog outside to stay active. “I’ve got a little bird dog puppy. I’ll get out in the yard, trying to train, so I’ll mess with him a little bit. Getting to spend some time around the house, taking it easy, but I’m hoping this thing passes sooner than later

14. Reba McEntire

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Reba McEntire makes sure to eat healthy. She shared her secrets in an interview with People. “Don’t mix your carbs and protein,” she says. “Stay off sugar. Anything white, just stay off. But not mixing carbs and proteins seemed to work really well. Instead of having potatoes and steak, just have steak and vegetables. If you’re going to have carbs, then have our carbs with vegetables.”

15. Chris Young

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Chris Young revealed to People that he’s made some changes to his diet and lifestyle. "I've been cooking my own food a lot more. I wasn't taking the time to [cook for myself]. I'm also working out a little bit more."

16. Lauren Alaina

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Lauren Alaina opened up about her body transformation and self-confidence in an interview with The Tennessean. “I’m still learning to love myself. I want to be the girl who has a positive influence on people’s lifestyle. I don’t want to be the girl who has an eating disorder and that’s why she looks the way she looks.”

17. Kenny Chesney

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Kenny Chesney opened up about changes he’s made to his life in an interview with GQ. "I wasn't feeding my body negative things. I wasn't killing myself in the gym, but working real hard when there. When I was 27, I didn't have to make those decisions. Now I do. If anything takes away from me being able to do that, it's not in my life anymore."

18. Cassadee Pope

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In 2013, Cassadee Pope opened up about her wellness routine in an interview with SELF. “If I could only do one workout, I'd...Use the Pilates Reformer machine. I've never seen such incredible results as I did when I was going to classes every week. It's harder now that I'm on the road -- I can't always find a place!”

19. LeAnn Rimes

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LeAnn Rimes shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Women’s Health. She says that she believes in moderation and balance when it comes to her diet. "Nourishment usually looks like high-quality, healthy, whole foods, but sometimes nourishment is the cake, the chips, the pizza, and the mac and cheese. It’s all a balance."

20. Thomas Rhett

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Thomas Rhett opened up about why he decided to work out more in an interview with Taste of Country. "That was the reason I started working out in the first place, so I could be able to do everything I wanted to do onstage and look good doing it and be able to sound good while doing it, as well.” Rhett also says that he makes sure to have a good playlist when working out. If we're doing a cardio day, it has to be all uptempo. Your 'Uptown Funks,' your 'Downtowns.' I put a couple of my songs in there, not that I listen to my music on a daily basis, but if it's on Spotify or iTunes I'll definitely listen to it. I feel like I made some of those tracks for me running on a treadmill."

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Strap in and delve into the health and fitness journeys of some of country music's most beloved artists. From Miranda Lambert's embrace of self-acceptance to Keith Urban's candid revelations about sobriety, each story is a testament to personal growth and self-care. Kelsea Ballerini highlights the importance of 'me time,' while Maren Morris finds joy in tennis. Carrie Underwood shares her on-the-road workout secrets, and Kacey Musgraves speaks on diet balance. These narratives, along with others from stars like Shay Mooney, Tim McGraw, and Dierks Bentley, offer inspiring insights into staying fit and healthy amidst the demands of fame and busy schedules.


1. Miranda Lambert

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Miranda Lambert talked about her journey with self-acceptance with Health Magazine. "I’m only 5'4" so weight shows quickly on me. I've hit a comfortable place; this is pretty much my size. I’m a size 6, give or take five pounds, depending on the day."

2. Kelsea Ballerini

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Kelsea Ballerini shared some of her favorite self-care activities with Shape. “I used to think 'me time' was so narcissistic, but now I realize it's necessary. I have a SoulCycle bike, and I love to do that. I am a hot-bath fanatic. I have all my essential oils, and I do that pretty much every night. I can show up in a more present way when I'm taking time for myself too."

3. Shay Mooney

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Shay Mooney is one half of the duo, Dan + Shay. He shared some secrets behind his recent weight loss on an Instagram post. "Consistency," he wrote. "I changed my entire world in 6 months. No gimmicks or fads. Just consistency."

4. Maren Morris

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Maren Morris is one of many country singers who train with Erin Opera. In an interview with E! News., Opera revealed that Morris loves to play tennis. “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.”

5. Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood revealed how she stays in shape on the road to TODAY. “If I can find a treadmill at a hotel — which most most hotels have one — I can get some sort of something in. Or just free weights or bands. I usually travel with mini bands in my suitcase, because they don't take up much room, or a collapsible ab wheel that you can take apart, something that's small. Those things are just easy to have in your suitcase, and it's saved me on many occasions. If you do find yourself in a space that doesn't have the best gym or it's super crowded, I could just stay in my room and feel like I got a good workout in."

6. Keith Urban

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Keith Urban opened up about his sobriety to Interview. "My wife put an intervention together and it was … it was divine. I mean, 'divine intervention', but it's true, it really was. It was love in action and the timing was absolutely divine."

7. Kacey Musgraves

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Kacey Musgraves is a believer in balance when it comes to her diet. “It is torture sometimes trying to eat healthy on the road, but I try my best,” she said in a 2014 interview. “It’s all about balance and still letting my tastebuds enjoy themselves. If there’s a reason to celebrate or I’m somewhere that has some kind of food that I know I won’t be able to resist, then I try to eat lighter all around that. Also, I try to eliminate carbs and most processed foods.”

8. Sheryl Crow

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Sheryl Crow shared some of her favorite workouts with InStyle. “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.”

9. Faith Hill

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Faith Hill makes sure to eat healthy. In an interview with Self, she revealed that she eats a lot of salad. "For lunch, I usually have a Greek salad with grilled chicken. I love salads for lunch. It's light, delicious and good for you. I vary the protein and sometimes use salmon instead of chicken."

10. Thomas Rhett

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Thomas Rhett shared some of his wellness tips with Taste of Country. "A lot of people want to do everything cold turkey whether you're trying to quit smoking or quit eating McDonalds. It's hard to just say, 'I'm done today.' When I was first starting out, it was like, 'This week I'm not going to eat dairy' or 'This week I'm not gonna eat bread.' All of a sudden you start sleeping better. You start waking up better. You start having more energy during the day when you don't have all those bad things in your body. Once your brain starts to get accustomed to good things going in your body it starts to reject the bad stuff."

11. Chris Young

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Chris Young revealed his weight loss on Instagram. He opened up about the process in the caption. "Still not done, but down 60 pounds so yeah...Gonna leave this here. This year has been dedicated to a lot of work on myself. Music wise AND in the gym.”

12. Tim McGraw

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Tim McGraw is dedicated to staying in shape. “I don’t really get tired of training,” McGraw said to Men’s Health. “There’s such a feeling of accomplishment that comes from the feeling of being my age and still being at the top of my game. I use my whole body to sing—my legs, my butt. And having more control over those things makes my voice stronger.”

13. Reba McEntire

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Reba McEntire shared how she took charge of her life after her divorce to Apple+ Fitness Time To Walk. "Everything that I was dealing with privately, personally — I had to run through God. I had to say, 'OK big boy, I can’t handle this. This is way over my pay grade — I don’t know what to do,’" she recalls. "And I would wait, and he would guide me. And so without my faith, I have no idea where I would be or my career would be at this time today."

14. Tyler Hubbard

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Florida Georgia Line member, Tyler Hubbard, shared some of his workout secrets with Muscle and Fitness. Hubbard likes to go running to keep himself fit. “It just started with me just wanting to get out of the house,” he says. “And then it just started to evolve to where I started craving it. I just bought myself some new running shoes.”

15. Luke Bryan

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Luke Bryan revealed to Men’s Journal that he loves cycling. “First off, having a family while also being on the move so much, and having to travel constantly, you want to savor every second you can. So the fact that I can walk out to my garage, get on my bike, and immediately be working out is a huge benefit—rather than having to get into my car, commute, park, and try to squeeze in a session. Next I would say I love cruising in my neighborhood. From my house going south it's just some of the best road cycling you could dream up. The roads are built on this hard Tennessee limestone—real smooth, no cracks or bumps. The hills are incredible, especially in the fall when the leaves are changing. There are these great routes where you go under amazing canopy.”

16. Dierks Bentley

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Dierks Bentley talked about his diet in an interview with The Tennessean. “One of the coolest things when you get to headline and things are going well, you get your own catering. When you have that, you can be more conscious of what you’re eating. I used to pride myself on how many White Castle hamburger cartons I could have piled up on the floor board of my truck. I thought it was cool. I don’t eat White Castle anymore."

17. Joe Don Rooney

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Rascal Flatts member, Joe Don Rooney, shared his workout secrets with The Tennessean. “I do a lot of cardio. My wife Tiffany and I have been doing spin class, which is a lot of fun. I try and do as much cardio as I can, light on the weights. I don’t try and lift that much. I try to work on agility and stretch. I like yoga. It’s very relaxing."

18. Chris Lane

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Chris Lane tells The Tennessean that he loves working out with others. “It’s always good to have someone who can push you. If I’m by myself, I’ll try and find a gym and stick with similar routines that he showed me, which is more CrossFit than anything. The eating aspect is a lot of it. I have a couple of days a week that I’ll do a cheat meal. I’ll try and stick with as healthy options as possible and stay away from as much bread as possible."

19. Cassadee Pope

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Singer Cassadee Pope tells The Tennessean that she’s learned to be consistent with workouts. “Through the years, I’ve kind of figured out how to figure out how to balance work and staying fit. It’s really hard, especially being in small towns that don’t have a yoga or Pilates studio and gyms are about 30 minutes away. You can’t make excuses. If there’s no gym to go to, I’ll do some plyometric kind of stuff and jump around and get my heart rate up.”

20. Dan Smyers

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Dan Smyers is the other half of Dan + Shay. He revealed that he made a change to his diet to The Tennessean. “In the last couple of years, I switched to an all-vegetarian diet. I try to be as vegan as possible. Since I switched to that diet, I’ve had way more energy and I’m more focused. Everybody asks where you get your protein, and there’s a brand called Vega and it’s incredible and they have all plant-based protein. I’ve been hooked, the flavors of the protein powders, mocha, chocolate, I make all kinds of shakes.”

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Country music stars not only captivate us with their incredible talents but also inspire us with their dedication to maintaining healthy and balanced lifestyles. In this article, we'll delve into the fitness, self-care, and wellness secrets of 20 remarkable female country music stars. From Shania Twain's love for walking to Carrie Underwood's empowering workouts, and from Miranda Lambert's body-positive message to Kacey Musgraves' self-care routine, these artists share their insights on staying fit, confident, and grounded in the spotlight. Join us as we explore how these women navigate the demands of their careers while prioritizing their health and well-being.


1. Shania Twain

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Shania Twain talked about her wellness secrets in an interview with The Cut. She says that she likes to walk to keep herself fit. “If I’m going to do shortcuts because I’m traveling and I can’t manage the environment around me or my schedule is too much, walking is my key thing. If I’ve got to go to an appointment, I’ll try to walk there, or walk back because going off to play tennis isn’t always easy when I’ve got a busy work schedule. I’ll wear my running shoes for the walk and pack my dress shoes in my backpack, and build in my exercise that way.”

2. Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood’s trainer, Eve Overland, talked about the singer’s workout routine with E! News. “She likes to stick with the basics because they work,” Overland said. “Not to mention, it's empowering, exciting and makes you feel like a total badass when you go up in weight and see strength gains with those major lifts. Lateral band walks—an exercise that helps shape the hips and glutes using a resistance band—using the leg press machine, hamstring curls and cable straight-leg kickbacks are a few more go-tos because of the great pump they give you."

3. Miranda Lambert

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Miranda Lambert is all about body-positivity, and wants to inspire others to do the same. "I'm not naturally small," she told Good Housekeeping. "And I'm fine with that, because so many girls come up to me and say, 'Thank you for being normal-sized — it gives us hope that you don't have to be a size 2 to be somebody.'"

4. Martina McBride

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Martina McBride shared her secrets for eating healthy on the road to Us Weekly. “We work really close with the caterers to make sure that there’s healthy food and it’s all fresh. I really work hard at not having unhealthy snacks even on the bus. I mean, we don’t even have them available and I think that makes a big difference.”

5. Kacey Musgraves

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Kacey Musgraves shared her self-care routine in an interview with Glamour. “A big part of my self-care mindset is just giving myself a break from the pressure I put on myself. As far as products, I do love the CBD pens and pre-rolls from The Edie Parker line, Weedie Parker. I also try to stay hydrated, eat clean, get enough sleep, and stay on top of going to therapy. And laugh. I love, love, love laughing.”

6. Maren Morris

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Maren Morris shared some of her secrets to staying healthy while touring in an interview with Women’s Health. She says that she will do virtual sessions with her trainer, Erin Opera. Morris also shared some of the exercises she does. “Squat lunges are the worst. They’re so hard because that’s the area I need it most—my thighs and butt.”

7. Mickey Guyton

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In 2021, Mickey Guyton talked to The Sun about what it was like to receive the Best New Artist Grammy nomination after working for years. She says that she struggled with depression and learned to stand up for herself. “I was in therapy. I quit drinking. And the clarity that came with that, I could see everything so clearly and I realized the power in being myself. That’s what people want. It made me a stronger person.”

8. Lindsay Ell

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In an interview on the Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe podcast, Lindsay Ell talked about why she decided to come forward about having an eating disorder. "I feel like through vulnerability and through being open, we are definitely able to make these tough places in our life so much easier. The more I share my heart and the things I'm going through, it causes me to just to be real and not sit in denial of my own self."

9. Kelsea Ballerini

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Kelsea Ballerini talked about her fitness secrets with Nashville Edit. “Find a workout that YOU like, not what someone else pushes. There are so many different kinds of moving. Going to the gym or running on the treadmill, which I personally hate and tried for years, isn’t the only way to exercise. I love any kind of cycle class because the music is super loud, the lights are dark, and I can shut my eyes and feel like I am at home with my headphones on. I also love Pilates for building long, lean muscle. Lastly, I work out with a personal trainer who is super encouraging and helps me meet my fitness goals. Working out, something I used to dread, is now something that I look forward to because it boosts my stamina onstage and makes me feel much more clear-headed and, in my body, too.”

10. Carly Pearce

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Carly Pearce tells Garmin.com that staying healthy is important to her. “For the last 10 years I’ve really prioritized that. My dad had a massive heart attack when I was a teenager and it just kind of rocked my world. There is heart disease in my family now and cancer is a big part of my family history and health. I feel better when I work out, I feel better when I eat right and I feel like my mind is in a better spot. My entire life is chaotic, as far as on a daily basis. If I can have that little time to control, I almost use it as meditation to run, and my body feels good to play shows and perform for an hour and sing and not get winded. When you have people looking at you 24/7, and taking pictures of you, you want to look your best and feel your best. I always said if I wasn’t an artist I would go into nutrition or sports medicine, I really love all things health.”

11. Jenny Tolman

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Jenny Tolman is all about having gratitude. She tells Forbes that this helped her get through her trauma after an abusive relationship as a teen that forced her to drop out of school. “There was this point where I was like, ‘okay, I can sit here and wallow in this forever and feel sorry for myself or I can find a way to feel better about it.’ So, I started focusing on gratitude and being grateful for the things I DID have. And I found things to look forward to, and it was a really powerful tool to bring me out of this dark place.”

12. Jessie James Decker

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Jessie James Decker is extremely busy, which means she has to have workouts that she can do when she’s traveling. “I like to walk everywhere as much as possible,” she tells Us Weekly. “So instead of getting an Uber in a city where I want to go have a lunch or go shopping, we’ll just walk.” Decker also says that she tracks her movement each day. “I’ve been keeping track on my phone, and if I can do at least two or three miles a day, then I feel like I did good.”

13. Cassadee Pope

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Cassadee Pope is a big fan of Pilates. She even shared a photo on Instagram of herself on a reformer at the studio. Pope captioned the post, “Thank you @marathonpilates for kicking my carb eatin, margarita drinkin ass today.” Better Health states, “Pilates is a safe and effective method of rehabilitation and exercise that focuses on muscular balance, improves strength and flexibility.”

14. RaeLynn

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RaeLynn has a busy life, but she still makes time for herself. She tells Taste Of Country that she spends each morning relaxing with her journal and her breakfast. "It's different everyday, and especially being on the road, it can get a little crazy. But having that time in the morning to just kind of center myself is really important for me.”

15. Ashley McBryde

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Ashley McBryde talked about her career in an interview with Grammy.com. She says that she has learned to be true to herself following her attempting to change things. “I tried to do the thing that people would have me do, and it was a momentum and a façade that I knew there's no way I could keep that up, and maybe stick out my stomach, two for ten, that I'm the skinniest girl in the room,” she said. “I'm never gonna be that and that's fine. I look silly with straight hair. That for me was a big turning point, and also some of the songs that we were choosing for me at the time. It's not that I didn't like them. I wrote them, but they weren't exactly the thing I would want to do and the message that I wanted to put out. I had stuff that had better messages to it. And learning that I really suck at being anybody else, and as long as I've got permission to just be me, and me and the guys can just make the music that [speaks] to us, that's when it started working for us. That's when the ball really started rolling.”

16. Tenille Townes

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For Tenille Townes, music is a great way for her to help with her mental health. “I felt like I was going insane in my house, feeling completely worried and anxious and scared,” she told People. “But I was constantly asking myself, ‘what do I do with this?’ I'm so glad that music was a place where I could put it all. It always gives me a way to take a hot air balloon ride of sorts, where I can just float above the situation and see it from a higher vantage point. Writing over the past year, I have felt that firsthand for myself in a way that I've really never felt before. That's what I love the most about songwriting is it can kind of just pull me out of something to look at it differently."

17. Lauren Alaina

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Lauren Alaina is open about her struggles with an eating disorder. She talked about her recovery in an interview with The Tennessean. “I’m still learning to love myself. I want to be the girl who has a positive influence on people’s lifestyle. I don’t want to be the girl who has an eating disorder and that’s why she looks the way she looks.”

18. LeAnn Rimes

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LeAnn Rimes shared some of her favorite products with NYMag. In it, she revealed that she likes to use the Rapid Release Therapy system to help her recover. “I’ve used a lot of the other percussive massage therapy guns and gave up on them. Nothing ever really releases my muscles. This uses vibration frequency to release the muscles and it is heaven for me. I take it on the road when I travel. When I’m singing, the muscles in my neck and jaw can get really tight. I find that this is super, super-helpful to release all of that tension. It’s more of a vibration frequency than it is an actual pounding. With all the other ones, I feel like I’m being hit. This feels more like a nice little tingly vibration. I use it whenever I feel like I’m getting a little tense. Definitely after my shows, or sometimes after a workout. It’s a great tool to have.”

19. Maddie Marlow

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Maddie Marlow shared her workout routine on TikTok. She captioned it, “This is my 30 minute workout routine that I do everyday. I start with 15 minutes on the treadmill, just at a three, then I go into four exercises four times with 25 reps. So these are some bicep curls to get those arms toned, some donkey kicks to get that Lainey Wilson dump truck bootay. Then we're going into some Spiderman crunches, this is great for that lower belly that's so hard to get, and some goddess squats. This is great for your booty and your thighs.”

20. Sara Evans

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Sara Evans talked about her diet in an interview. "Don't overeat and don't starve yourself either,” she said. “It's everything in moderation. That's the way I like to live life: everything in moderation. If you're sitting there and you've had two pieces of pizza and you feel stuffed, don't go for that third one. It's common sense. I have no diet tricks, I have no 'I never eat carbs' or 'I never . . .' I eat a little bit, and as soon as I feel full, I stop. Then I don't eat again until I'm hungry."

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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.”

She Golfs

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.”

She's Into Jumping Rope

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.”

She Hikes

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 🥲🥲🥲”

She Does Cold Plunges

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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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.

She Lifts Weights

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.”

She Does Lunges

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

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

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

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.

Camila Guper in Two-Piece Workout Gear Cheers on "Consistent Actions"
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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.

She Uses A Stairclimber

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.”

She’s Consistent

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.”

She Does Lunges

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

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!”

She Spends Time Outside

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.”