Motorsport Racer Jamie Chadwick in Two-Piece Workout Gear Makes "Big Push"

Jamie Chadwick, a trailblazing motorsport racer, stays in top form through dedication to fitness and healthy habits. Recently, she shared photos of her intense workout sessions on Instagram, captioning, “Big push for the last race of the season 💪.” From strength training to finding ways to unwind, Chadwick is committed to maintaining her health both on and off the track.

1. She works out

She incorporates plenty of workouts into her routine and she’s noticing the benefits. “Hard work paying off 🏋️‍♀️ Ready for a double header at Laguna Seca this weekend 💪,” she said on a video on Instagram of her exercising. According to the Mayo Clinic, “the health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability.”

2. She unwinds

She finds time to unwind and relax. “Knew exactly what @lego set would work perfectly at home soon as I saw it 👀 Been a busy year of racing but no better way for me to unwind in off-season 🙌 #advertisement #LEGO,” she said on a series of photos on Instagram.

3. She has healthy habits

Chadwick’s day-to-day life and routine includes a little self care, pampering, workouts, and protein packed meals. “A day in the life on race day,” she said on a video on Instagram.

4. She lifts

In the gym, she factors in strength training to build muscle. “Winter preparations underway 📈 Feeling great 💪,” she said on a video on Instagram of her lifting weights. According to the Mayo Clinic, “strength training can reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic conditions, such as arthritis, back pain, obesity, heart disease, depression and diabetes.”

5. She runs

Even when she’s traveling (in this case, to Singapore) she makes time for her health, running on the treadmill in the gym and lifting weights. “Getting acclimatised 🇸🇬🏋️‍♀️,” she said on Instagram. According to Better Health, “regular physical activity such as running can significantly improve mental health, self-confidence, healthy [aging], and quality of life.”

Model and professional racecar driver Lindsay Brewer is lending her time and racing skills to a very good cause. Brewer, 26, shared pictures of herself wearing black leggings and a cropped athletic jacket, flashing the peace sign for the camera. “What a great day with @kart4kidsproam raising money for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital🏁 I got to battle it out on track with some great drivers all while supporting a great cause🤍,” she captioned the post. Brewer has big dreams and some serious goals to reach—here’s what her training and wellness routine looks like.

1. Building Strength

Brewer switched up her workout routine to focus on building strength and muscle. “I´ve had to up it significantly,” she told Behind the Helmet. “I do a combination of a CrossFit-type regimen along with help from the people at PitFit. As a smaller driver at 5’4” and 105 lbs, I need to get my strength up to that of my teammates and competitors who are 150 lbs or so on average. I plan on pushing myself harder in the off-season in order to make sure strength is not an issue.”

2. Endurance Training

Brewer’s training is also heavily focused on endurance. “Racing is much more physical than people think,” she told OK!. “People think you just turn the wheel but it's so much more. There are so many G force, there’s no power steering — it’s the most physical sport I’ve ever done. So there are certain workout routines I do as a race car driver that aren't typical. I do a lot of bodyweight training and a lot of cardio because your endurance is a big deal. I also do grip strength exercises for the wheel. But the best training I can do is track time. It works specific muscles you just can’t hit in the gym.”

3. Inspired By Danica Patrick

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Brewer is inspired by Danica Patrick’s success. “We're around the same body build, and if Danica could do it, why can't I?" she told PEOPLE. “I'm a different person [behind the wheel]. I'm super nice off the track, and then as soon as I put my helmet on I'm much more aggressive and different than what people would assume. It's been cool to push myself. I know I can do anything that these guys can do. I know I'm quicker. I know I can do it."

4. Casual Style

Brewer’s personal style is laid back. “It’s very casual, very simple,” she told OK!. “I like to keep things very chic, I like neutral colors. If you look at my page, there are definitely a lot of jeans and black crop tops. Cool and casual. I don't wear anything too extravagant, but I’m trying to get better at that. I’ve been experimenting with my style… I just ordered a Ferrari racing jacket for myself. I actually want to implement that style more into my everyday fashion. And I want to put more fashion into the racing world. I just designed my own racing suit. It’s all white with rainbow chevron. I’m also designing some new merch now.”

5. Proud Role Model

Brewer hopes more women take an interest in the racing world. “I think it's a sport where men and women can compete on a relatively equal level,” she told Behind the Helmet. “Most other sports are so different in physical demand and strength, and motorsports, although holds a differential, still gives us a relatively equal chance and I really think that’s a cool thing, that we have a coed sport that is one of the most followed sports in the world.”

British racing car driver Pippa Mann is poking fun at her job in a social media post. Mann, 40, shared a video of herself wearing leggings and a tank top, sipping from a mug while enjoying the fresh air in her yard. “Grown up job? ❌ Consistent income? ❌ Future planning? ❌ Financial responsibility? ❌ BUT I GET TO DRIVE RACE CARS!!! ✅ (Kids. When your parents tell you to get a real job, they’re perhaps not wrong… 😂😂😂),” she captioned the post. Here’s what Mann’s intense training regimen looks like.

1. Tough Training

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Mann wants people to know how hard it is to control a race car. “Training to stay in shape for racing requires much more time and effort than I think anyone in the normal population realizes,” she told OrthoIndy. “The running joke about race car drivers of course is that we’re just sitting down, and how hard can it be? The first thing to understand is that you have a continuously elevated heart rate throughout the entire race. Think of the heart rate of someone running or cycling a two to three hour race and how fit his or her cardiovascular system needs to be to cope with that continued exertion. Then you have to add in high heart rate spikes to the equation.”

2. Cardio Sessions

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Mann does lots of cardio to keep herself fit for the track. “Under these trying conditions it is vital that you are able to cope, react and make good decisions in fractions of a second to try and give yourself a good outcome,” she told OrthoIndy. “We do a lot of endurance style cardio training and sprint interval cardio training. Adding in reaction or balance work right after these big sprint cardio intervals is one of the ways we help teach our brains and bodies to react while our heart rates are spiking.”

3. Indianapolis Bike Rides

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When she’s not spinning around a track, Mann enjoys taking her bike out for some exercise in the sunshine. “Beautiful weather today in Indy. Took myself on a little Easter Sunday bike ride for some ice cream! 🍦,” she captioned an Instagram post.

4. Weight Training

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Weight training is an important part of Mann’s training, as it takes significant strength to drive a racecar. “I train at PitFit Training Indianapolis where we have weighted steering wheels, cross core trainers, a surge 360 machine, tractor tires and battle ropes to pound up and down until our shoulders feel like they are going to explode and our arms feel like they are going to fall off,” she told OrthoIndy. “We also work on grip strength and neck strength fairly regularly as these are both very important muscle groups for drivers.”

5. Kettlebell Workouts

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Mann uses kettlebells as part of her strength training workouts. “Today’s #MondayMOOD. Brought to you by ‘People of the internet’ 🤣,” she captioned a post mocking society’s expectations for women’s workouts. “Hard work deserves to be rewarded 💪,” a fan commented.

Canadian professional racecar driver Amber Balcaen is reminding fans and followers that the best is yet to come—providing she puts the hard work in. Balcaen, 32, shared pictures of herself wearing black leggings and a matching sports bra, doing a strength training workout at the gym. She also included a picture of the late, great, Kobe Bryant, who is clearly an inspiration for the racer. “Once you see your potential, the work becomes addictive,” she captioned the post. Here’s what Balcaen’s diet, exercise, and wellness routine looks like.

1. Inspired By Danica Patrick

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Balcaen is inspired by Danica Patrick and her achievements. “When I saw Danica Patrick in the Cup Series, that made me believe that I could somehow, someday be in the Cup series,” she told ABC News. “It's a lot easier when you see that it's been done before for you to believe in yourself to achieve that as well.”

2. Protein Diet

Balcaen’s diet consists of plenty of protein. “I really try to eat right. As a personal choice I don’t eat beef or pork, but I take time to plan my meals,” she told GladiatHers. “Some of my favorite, healthy things to make are foods that use protein powder. One of my awesome sponsors is 1st Phorm. I use their Phormula-1protein powder to make waffles and muffins. I especially love making the muffins because they’re easy to take on the go with me.”

3. Role Model In Racing

Balcaen is excited for the future, and proud to be a role model. “My goal in general is to inspire and motivate girls and women to be the best people they can be and to follow their dreams whether they want to be a race car driver like me, a singer or a doctor,” she told GladiatHers. “I want to inspire them to let them know that anything is possible when you work hard. I’m an underdog. I don’t come from money. I come from dirt racing.”

4. Stairmaster Workouts

Balcaen’s favorite workout is using the Stairmaster. “Sometimes I like to pick up a weight that’d you normally put on a dumbbell and hold it out and front of me and turn it like I’d turn the wheel of the car,” she told the Winnipeg Free Press. “You need lots of upper-body strength in this sport.”

5. Strength and Endurance

Balcaen works hard to build strength for the track. “Since I’m not as naturally strong as a lot of my male competitors, I spend a lot of time in the gym so that I’m not physically lacking,” she told GladiatHers. “I really focus on my strength and endurance. I need to make sure I’m alert and present at the end of every race. It’s rewarding to put in the time at the gym and see your body react positively.”