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Nelly Korda Reveals Her Favorite Recovery Habit After Training

See the daily wellness habits that keep this pro golfer at her best.

Nelly Korda, a professional golfer, played on the LPGA tour as one of the top women golfers. A lot goes into Nelly’s routine, especially when it comes to her reputation as staying calm, cool, and collected while in high pressure situations, having to bring her top-tier golf game to the competition. In her day-to-day life, she finds ways to stay active to maintain her physical and mental health. Here are five things that she does to stay at the top of her game.

1

She runs

In addition to her successful golfing career, and keeping up on her game, she finds other ways to stay active in her day-to-day life. When she’s out enjoying nature and sunshine, she enjoys going for a nice run to boost both her physical and mental health. “A week @ home,” she said on Instagram.

2

She focuses on leg workouts

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In addition to staying at the top of her golfing game and remaining consistent with running, Nelly knows the importance of weight training and how strength training can improve overall athleticism. In a post on Instagram, she shows some of her workout routine involving weightlifting.

3

She encourages others

She enjoys meeting and encouraging others to stay strong mentally, in addition to physically. “Creating memories around the world ❤️ – @TUMItravel and TUMI Global Brand Ambassador & Pro Golfer @nellykorda partnered with St. Jude during CME Group Tour Championship this week to deliver a special moment of connection. St. Jude patient Brinley met Nelly during her practice session to discuss her golf journey and share words of wisdom on the green,” St. Jude posted on Instagram.

4

She spends time outdoors

In addition to her time in the gym and golfing, she spends a lot of her downtime outdoors, as well. In this case on Instagram, Nelly’s jet skiing in the sun. Catching some waves, and soaking up a little sunlight does the mind and body some good! Even if she gets a little burned, she said.

5

She works on herself

She knows it takes effort to reach her goals and is willing to put in the work needed to accomplish her athletic goals. “Thank you to everyone who has encouraged and pushed me to be a better person and golfer!❤️ ALSO, shout out to @Ryan_ruffels @curtisluck_ for teaching me a bit about Australian golf 😂 see you lata 🇦🇺 I left you with a smile on my face and a heart full of love,” she said.

Jess Kelly
Jess Kelly is an accomplished freelance writer and journalist with nearly a decade of experience contributing to renowned media outlets, including The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, AAA, Elite Traveler, Eater, Food52, Insider, Wine Enthusiast, Kitchn, AAA World Magazine, Thrillist, Conde Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, Hemispheres, and TravelPulse. Read more