Danica Patrick in Bathing Suit Discovers "Trick to Golfing"

Danica Patrick is one of the most well-known race car drivers of all time. She became the first female driver to win an IndyCar Series, and has the highest finish for both the Daytona 500 and Indy 500. Patrick recently enjoyed a day on the golf course, and shared a video on Instagram. She captioned the video, “I found the trick to golfing. Barefoot and bikinis. 🤣 Got a few days of much needed time off for my brain.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Danica Patrick stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Makes Working Out A Priority

Patrick shared some of her workout tips with USA Today. She says that fitness is a big priority in her life, and she makes sure to designated both times and places for it. “I would say that having a little bit of a schedule for your workout tends to get you doing it,” Patrick said. “So that’s helpful. Having a designated space to do it is also helpful if you’re doing it at home, so you have a purposeful place for it.”

2. She Pushes Herself

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Patrick tells USA Today that she likes to push herself with fitness. “While things are difficult, the amount of confidence you gain from being able to do it or accomplishing it, that seeps into so many other facets of your life,” she said. “You believe in yourself entirely — as opposed to just, ‘I can do that move.’ It’s now, ‘Oh, you need me to do that work? Sure, I got you.’ ‘Need me to do that? Sure, I got it.’ You tend to get more confident in your life, period, because you realize you can do it if you believe in yourself.”

3. She Adjusts Her Workouts Depending On Her Time

Patrick likes to adjust her workouts depending on how she feels, and how much time she has. “A couple years ago, I was at my parents house, and I did not feel like thinking of a workout that day,” she recalled to USA Today. “I was like, ‘I wanna workout, but what should I do? I’ll just do burpees.’ And I was going to do 1,000 burpees for time, and then I looked online and saw that takes over an hour, and I didn’t have an hour. So I was like, ‘I’ll do 500.’ And the only thing I stopped for was every 100, I jotted down the time it was on the clock, just to see what my intervals were. I’m pretty sure it took me 35 minutes.”

4. She Walks

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Patrick tells USA Today that she loves to walk to stay in shape. “If you are in one of those days and you’re just tired, or it’s cloudy out, or maybe you’re exhausted from traveling or from work or family or kids, just go for a walk,” Patrick said. “Honestly, I do that a lot. And I’ll go for an hour or an hour and a half, and I’ll take the dogs, and it’s great exercise from a low-intensity perspective. But you’re getting moving, and I think that’s the thing I’ll do if I’m bored or not energetic.”

5. She Loves Veggies

Patrick makes sure to eat healthy. And she also makes sure to eat a lot of vegetables. Patrick shared this photo on Instagram of herself enjoying a salad. She captioned the post, “Now this is a mountain of veggies! Arugula, tomato, beets, avocado, zucchini, onion, mushroom, kabocha squash, micro greens, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and a homemade lemon tahini turmeric vinaigrette.”

Danica Patrick is heating up Hawaii in her swimsuit. In a recent social media post, the racecar driver shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit while vacationing in the tropics. “Had the best 2 days in Hawaii! I think I underestimate how little time (when spent right) it takes to relax and re-energize,” she captioned the series of snaps, which included many of herself on the beach. How does the 41-year-old approach diet and fitness? Celebwell rounded up her top health habits.

1. Self Care

In her recent social media post, Danica revealed that self-care is crucial. “For me that’s… nature, walking, slow mornings, massage, music, sunrises/sunsets, laughing…. And all of that leads to me feeling really grateful, which is a powerful emotion,” she said.

2. Golf

Danica has been spending a lot of time on the golf course. “I found the trick to golfing. Barefoot and bikinis,” she captioned a post. “Got a few days of much needed time off for my brain.” In her post from Hawaii she added that she played golf “with the CEO.” A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

3. Yoga

“The only reliable way to change your reality is to change your perception. Happiness is not outside of you, it’s the way you see things,” Danica captioned a recent post of herself doing yoga. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

4. Green Juice and Clean Eating

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Danica is a fan of green juice. On her Instagram Stories, she shared her version of St. Patrick’s Day spirits, a cup of “drs orders” green juice, and an “immunity shot with oil of oregano.” As for her diet, Danica eats incredibly clean, consuming lots of plants with lean meats, like salmon, bison, or ground beef sprinkled in. She also loves healthy fats like avocado, and eats a lot of eggs.

5. Exercise

Danica makes her workouts count. She lifts incredibly heavy weights instead of doing several reps of lighter ones. On the fitness tab of her Instagram accounts she shares lots of her workouts. In one of them, she deadlifts 255 pounds. She also planks.

Danica Patrick is pumping iron in her workout clothes. In a new social media post the racecar driver shows off her strength during an intense workout session, putting her arm and back muscles on display in a pink tank top. “Thanks coach,” she captioned the Instagram Stories clip. How does the athlete approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Walking

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In a social media post, Danica revealed “nature, walking, slow mornings,” are part of her self-care routine, adding that it “leads to me feeling really grateful, which is a powerful emotion,” she said. Why should you walk? One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

2. Massage

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In the same post she revealed that she gets regular massages. The Mayo Clinic fully endorses this habit, citing studies supporting the many benefits of getting a regular rub down. These include stress reduction, lessening pain and muscle tightness, increased relaxation, and improved immunity.

3. Golfing

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Danica is a golfer “I found the trick to golfing. Barefoot and bikinis,” she captioned a post. “Got a few days of much needed time off for my brain.” In a post from Hawaii she added that she played golf “with the CEO.” Why should you golf, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine? The sport boasts mind, body, and even lifespan benefits, including improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

4. Yoga

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Danica is a yogi. “The only reliable way to change your reality is to change your perception. Happiness is not outside of you, it’s the way you see things,” Danica captioned a recent post of herself doing yoga. Harvard Health adds that researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years gained less weight during middle adulthood “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

5. Strength Training

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In her latest social media post Danica lifts weights and does a variety of strength training exercises. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

• Develop strong bones
• Manage your weight
• Enhance your quality of life
• Manage chronic conditions
• Sharpen your thinking skills

Danica Patrick is one of the most well-known and successful female race car drivers of all time. She’s also become a wellness maven with her Pretty Intense plan and book. Patrick is enjoying an ice bath, and just shared a new photo from her friend, on her Instagram story. In it, Patrick plunged into an outdoor tub. She wore a pale orange bikini bottom and a light turquoise top, showing off her figure. Patrick’s friend captioned the photo, “Cold plunging like a champ.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Danica Patrick stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She’s All About Positivity

Patrick opened up about her wellness in her book, Pretty Intense. She says that she believes in having a positive mindset. "You are creating your life day by day with your thoughts. Think positive things. Believe in yourself. Have great reasons for why you’re doing what you’re doing.”

2. She Has A Good Relationship With Wellness

One of Patrick’s secrets is having a good relationship and approach to diet and fitness. "What I’m hoping is that people really realize that this is a lifestyle," she said on Good Morning America. "I want them to develop a good relationship with food and exercise to not be a reward or punishment but a way of life and something that makes you feel good and something that makes you a better you every single day."

3. She Knows Why She Sticks To Her Plan

Patrick is all about consistency when it comes to wellness. She tells Good Morning America that one of her secrets is knowing why she needs to do certain things. "The most important part is that you figure out why you’re doing it," she said. "For me, I do it because it makes me feel good, so therefore I keep doing it."

4. She Took A Food Test

Patrick revealed some of her diet secrets on her website. She says that she decided to take a test to find food sensitivities. After getting the results, Patrick adjusted her diet. “At the beginning of 2013, I took a test that scanned my blood against the ninety-six most common foods. When the test said I have an ‘extremely high’ reaction to egg whites, egg yolks, gluten, yeast, and all dairy items, I wanted to cry! All that discipline had been doing my body no good at all! I began to wonder if the reason I sometimes felt bloated and fatigued had something to do with my reaction to those foods. That test changed my life. Shortly after I cut those foods out, I realized I had a higher and more consistent energy level day after day. I also did not feel uncomfortable after eating, ever.”

5. She Uses The Paleo Plan

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Patrick revealed on her website that she follows the Paleo diet. She says that she decided to try it for a period, and decided to stick with it going forward. “It was not that hard to do, and I loved both the change in food and the results I was starting to see. I was starting to actually see upper body muscles and abs! What?! Let me tell you, people, I have worked out hard and I have been really picky with food, but these results were by far my best. Paleo formed the origins of Pretty Intense, which I've continued to tweak until I created the most effective plan I've ever put myself on.”

Professional golfer Nelly Korda is showing fans what her training looks like while she’s in Prague. Korda, 25, shared a video of herself wearing a variety of workout gear, lifting heavy weights at the gym under the eye of her trainer. “Snippets of the past two weeks in 🇨🇿 training @vistaresortprague with the best 🤩,” she captioned the post. Korda is a force to be reckoned with on the court and off—here’s how she stays fit and focused.

1. Pre-Round Warm Up Routine

Korda’s pre-round warm up is all about loosening up her muscles well before it’s time to play. It’s more that I’m working on my strike out there. It’s about finding my timing,” she told Golf Monthly. “I typically start about an hour and five minutes before my tee time. I want to make sure my body and muscles are loose. I start off with pitch shots on the range and then I work my way all the way up through my bag.”

2. Sushi and Pizza

Korda loves seafood, and saves pizza for when she’s in the mood to indulge. She especially loves cuisines that have plenty of vegetables and healthy fats. “[My favorite food is] sushi, any Mediterranean food, Greek food,” she told Golf.com. “I don’t really eat pizza too much but that’s probably a cheat food for me that I really like.”

3. Advice For Golfers

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Korda has good advice for recreational golfers wanting to know how to best prepare for a round. “I would say go to the course with a routine,” she told Golf Monthly. “I feel like people get really messed up with trying a bunch of different things. If you’re consistent and you have a routine and you stick to that every day you play, you won’t get better right away, but eventually over time you’re going to get better. You can’t make changes and expect to see a result right away. It’s all about consistency.”

4. Playing With her Sister

Korda grew up playing golf with sister Jessica Korda. “We used to play Future Collegians World Tour events back in the day and she won her division and I won my division,” she told Golf.com. “And that was the first time we won the same event.”

5. Golf Drills

Korda has specific drills she never misses. “On the putting green I do a drill because your eye-line and eyesight change every single day,” she told Golf Monthly. “You may see the ball and your line differently every single day, so doing a line drill is really important as you start your putting. Try it for five minutes to make sure you dial in your alignment. Once you do that, then you work on your distance.”