CrossFit Athlete Stacie Tovar in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Thoughts as I Was Running"

Stacie Tovar, a CrossFit athlete and fitness influencer, recently gave her followers a glimpse into her wellness routine with an inspiring Instagram post. Reflecting on her treadmill run, Tovar wrote, “As a parent, long-term goals like heart health are probably the least of your concerns. Focusing on what you gain from exercise today will keep you active.” As a busy mom, she finds motivation in the immediate benefits of exercise, like feeling better mentally and physically. “I’m a much better mom and wife when I get to slip away... even if it’s for less than 20 minutes.” Her approach highlights the power of self-care and consistency for parents juggling many roles.

1. She’s Motivated

Tovar talked about finding motivation to workout in her Instagram post’s caption. “Since turning a Mom, I am constantly motivated to workout because of how it makes me feel afterwards. I am a much better mom and wife when I get to slip away from the world (even if it is for less than 20-minutes) to clear my mind, sweat, feel better about myself, have more energy, sleep better, and stay calm… just to name a few.”

2. She Does Workouts She Enjoys

Tovar also revealed in her Instagram post’s caption that she has found workouts that she actually enjoys doing, which helps her stay consistent. “To anyone looking for a little motivation today, I challenge you to find an activity you enjoy and focus on the immediate positive effects to keep you consistent. Remember that exercising during your children’s crucial early years benefits your entire family, so finding a will and a way to fit it in pays off significantly. 🤍”

3. She Jumps Rope

Tovar is seen jumping rope in this Instagram video she posted. ACE Fitness states that jumping rope has a lot of health benefits. “Jumping rope can help improve your coordination. Jumping rope is a cyclic activity, which means you perform it for a steady, regular cadence. The steady cadence and rhythm of jumping rope can help improve the coordination between your eyes, feet and hands.”

4. She Does Burpees

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In the previous Instagram video, Tovar is also seen doing burpees to stay in shape. A Healthier Michigan states that burpees have a lot of health benefits. “A burpee is an easy exercise and can be done in almost any location because it involves no workout equipment and only requires a small amount of space. Burpees workout your entire body and are great for building strength and burning calories.”

5. She Runs

Tovar revealed in her Instagram post that she likes to run to stay in shape. FloTrack states that running has a lot of benefits. “Running has proved to increase your bone mass and prevent age-related bone loss. This exercise helps build up your bones and joints. While the repeated contact between the ground can be harder on some people’s knees, running has been proved to assist in knee strength as well.”

Tia Clair Toomey, a renowned CrossFit athlete, is in the midst of intense training for the upcoming TYR Sport Cup. Recently, she shared a glimpse of her workout routine in an Instagram video, showcasing her dedication to fitness with Frog Grips. The video highlights Toomey lifting weights, swinging from rings, rowing, and utilizing a stationary bike, underscoring her diverse and disciplined approach to staying in peak condition. With major events on the horizon, including the Wodapalooza in September and the Rogue Invitational in November, Toomey's training never slows down. Her commitment to CrossFit and her active lifestyle has shaped her career and brought her to the forefront of the fitness world, inspiring many along the way.

1. She Does CrossFit

CrossFit is the main way Toomey stays in shape. She talked about her love for it in the caption of this Instagram post. “CrossFit isn’t just a sport to me—it’s a way of life that’s changed everything for my family. Over the past 10 years, it’s given me a career, a purpose, and a home. What I love most are the people. CrossFit has brought incredible individuals into my life, allowed me to compete on the world’s biggest stages, and leave a mark alongside the fittest humans in history. I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world and meet the amazing individuals who make up our community, and for that I am forever grateful.”

2. She Rows

In a recent Instagram post, Toomey is seen using a rowing machine. According to The Cleveland Clinic, this has a lot of benefits. “Like running or a session on an elliptical, rowing is a full-body workout. But unlike those activities, you don’t have to stand to do it. That means less pressure on your legs and more work for your upper body…Your abdominal muscles, lower back, obliques, glutes and hamstrings all get a workout during a session on a rowing machine. If you follow proper form, your core will be engaged during every single step of the rowing process. Strengthening those muscles is also key to maintaining stability and building speed.”

3. She Strength Trains

Toomey likes to strength train to stay in shape. She is seen doing exercises with a weight in this Instagram video. Toomey captioned it, “Rep by rep! @prvnfitness. No 🎶 just hard work.” Strength training has a lot of benefits, including weight loss. According to The Mayo Clinic, “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

4. She Runs

Toomey likes to run to stay in shape. She shared this video of herself on the track on Instagram. Toomey captioned the post, “What’s your best mile time?” Better Health states that running is very beneficial. “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, help maintain a healthy weight.”

5. She Uses A Stationary Bike

Toomey likes to use a stationary bike to help her stay in shape. In the Instagram post from the first blurb, she is seen using one. She is also seen using one in this video. Toomey captioned that post, “Love a good EMOM @prvnfitness. Name 3 movements you love in the comments.” According to Penn State PRO Wellness, “Riding a stationary exercise bike is an efficient and effective way to burn calories and body fat while strengthening your heart, lungs, and muscles.”

Alethea Boon is sharing a new workout – in her exercise gear. In a new social media post the CrossFit athlete shows off her strong body and strength in a two-piece workout set. “BAR MUSCLE UP,” she writes in the Instagram video caption. “There are many ways to learn a skill, many drills for the same skill, and not everyone responds to learning the same drills that is where coaching comes in (I can help here) BUT the fundamental of skill acquisition remains the same: Foundational strength, progressive dills, keep building strength in those positions, continue drills and progress. Rinse and repeat, repeat, repeat.” How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. How She Found CrossFit

“I got into CrossFit in 2013 after searching on Google a different way to get fit. I had been doing a little bit of running by myself but needed some variety and wanted to work out with people. So, after googling CrossFit I went to my first class and fell in love with the methodology of CrossFit,” Alethea told True Protein on how she discovered the workout. “I had no intention of competing and looking back that worked in my favor. I honed in on technique with little to no weight for months before incrementally putting weights on the resistance exercises and barbells. Movement efficiency overload meant I was able to work good technique and keep pretty healthy as we built up slowly. I also attribute the patient build up in barbell work to the success and reason I was able to make a 3rd Commonwealth Games for NZ on the Weightlifting Team in 2018.:

2. 4 Days of Intense Training

Alethea trains hard. “A typical week consists of 4 days of planned training sessions approximately 2 hours, usually starting at 6pm where I follow a structured program typically consisting of Strength, Gymnastics or Bodybuilding and Conditioning piece or 2. (yes have to move fast to get it all done withing 2-2.5 hours),” she told True Protein.

3. 1 Day of Flexible Training and 1 Rest Day

“I also do one additional day where I like to keep flexible with what I do. It’ll be something I really enjoy, like jump in a class, calisthenics, swim, go for a run or bike or even try something new to keep the mind fresh and excited about moving in different ways. Then there’s always a solid rest day to allow the body to recover,” she told True Protein.

4. Structured Sessions

What does a typical workout look like for Alethea? “I structure my sessions according to what needs the most work. But most structured sessions usually follow this outline. Prehab and Strength is where I spend majority of my time over other biases because let’s be honest, I’m 40, I need the prehab and strength is my weakness, so we make it a priority. Then a short 10minute-15min gymnastics or body building piece for maintenance followed by conditioning piece or 2. I like to do one that stings, short and fast 3-6mins, followed by one slightly longer piece that has me breathing and sweating for 15-20mins. I would absolutely love to be able to do more but we make do with the time that we have and really maximize every minute to focus in on what will get me the most return in a competition setting,” she says.

5. Fueling Up with Food

Alethea makes sure to get enough food in her body for her workouts. “Food is fuel! Adequately getting enough, and enough of the right stuff is key to being able to perform both in and out of the gym. I admit as a busy mum I often tend to forget to eat at times because I am always on the go and on those days and the day after I really feel the lack of energy so being sure to prepack and plan meals and supplements around training to support my lifestyle is crucial to ensure that performance in training is fully optimized,” she explains.