MMA Star Holly Holm in Two-Piece Workout Gear Ran "5 Miles"

Holly Holm, a celebrated fighter in MMA, first gained global recognition with her fight against Ronda Rousey, solidifying her place as a top competitor. Known for her intense training regime and relentless dedication, Holm recently shared a snapshot from a mountain run on her Instagram, where she looked powerful and focused in her pink workout gear. Captioning the post “5 miles,” Holm continues to showcase the fitness routines that keep her at the top of her game. From her rigorous training camps to diverse fitness classes, Holm follows a multifaceted approach to health and wellness. Here’s a glimpse into how she maintains her fierce form, prepares for fights, and stays mentally and physically resilient.

1. She Runs

As you can see from her Instagram post, Holm likes to run to stay in shape. She also talked about this to Muscle and Fitness. “Other than that I run five days a week, with Saturday’s sprint run being one of them. Monday through Friday four out of the five days I’m running distance as well…Saturday I just run. The other runs I’m going slowly. I’m not training to be a runner; I’m training to be a fighter. When I sprint run, I go as hard as I can. When I do distance runs I don’t care how fast I go. I do it to keep moving, keep the weight coming down and just kinda cruise.”

2. She Takes Fitness Classes

Holm shared some of her favorite workouts with Muscle and Fitness. She revealed that she goes to fitness classes five days a week. “Monday through Friday every morning we have class and it’s intense,” Holm says. “They’re pretty hardcore workouts. Monday there’s MMA sparring, Tuesday is sparring, Wednesday is wrestling, Thursday is MMA day, Friday is wrestling, and Saturday I do sprint runs. So that’s just the morning.”

3. She Does Drills

In order to prepare for her fights, Holm does a lot of drills. She shared her favorites in her Muscle and Fitness interview. “I do mitt work three to four times a week. I go back to either jujitsu or wrestling at night Monday through Thursday. I’m working out about four and five hours a day depending [on my schedule]. Sometimes it’s more drilling; sometimes it’s going hard. I usually am doing at least two to three hard workouts and the rest of the time it’s technical drilling.”

4. She Does Bodyweight Workouts

When it comes to her upper body, Holm likes to do bodyweight workouts. “I do some strength training, but most of what I do as far as arms is bodyweight,” she told Muscle and Fitness. “I’ll do pull-ups, pushups and dips. Of course with fighting, we’re constantly using our arms punching. In the clench you’re wrestling around with other people so they’re constantly being worked. I don’t ever use really heavy weights with my arms.”

5. She Doesn’t Compare Fights

Holm shared how she approaches fights in an interview with Strong Fitness Magazine. “Every fight is different, every fighter is different, every training camp is different. So I try not to compare because sometimes that could set you up for a mental breakdown if you’re thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this isn’t going like it did before!’ I just try to take each day and learn from what I did wrong, try to retain what I did right, keep it one day at a time. Our whole training camp and how overwhelming it is can be too much to handle, so I just take it one day at a time.”

Holly Holm is rowing on her TRX system in her workout gear. In a new social media post the UFC champ shows off her amazing body while demonstrating one of her go-to exercises while wearing a sports bra and shorts. “A little twist on the TRX row @teamturningpoint . Give it a go:) and have a happy Wednesday,” she captioned the Instagram video. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Hardcore Training

Holm is serious about fitness, especially before a fight. She detailed a trypiucal training week to Muscle & Fitness. “Monday through Friday every morning we have class and it’s intense. They’re pretty hardcore workouts. Monday there’s MMA sparring, Tuesday is sparring, Wednesday is wrestling, Thursday is MMA day, Friday is wrestling,” she said. “I do mitt work three to four times a week. I go back to either jujitsu or wrestling at night Monday through Thursday. I’m working out about four and five hours a day depending [on my schedule]. Sometimes it’s more drilling; sometimes it’s going hard. I usually am doing at least two to three hard workouts and the rest of the time it’s technical drilling.”

2. Running

Holly also does a lot of running. “Saturday I do sprint runs. So that’s just the morning. Other than that I run five days a week with Saturday’s sprint run being one of them. Monday through Friday four out of the five days I’m running distance as well,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “Saturday I just run. The other runs I’m going slowly. I’m not training to be a runner; I’m training to be a fighter. When I sprint run I go as hard as I can. When I do distance runs I don’t care how fast I go. I do it to keep moving, keep the weight coming down and just kinda cruise.”

3. Hearty and Healthy Diet

Holm eats three main meals and a snack each day, she told Strong Fitness. Breakfast will be a coffee with MCT oil and butter, and protein and also eggs, a protein shake, protein bar, chicken or beef with some almond butter. She might also make a mixture of “coconut milk, chia seeds, hemp seeds and flax seeds to eat as well.” For lunch she will make a chicken breast salad with light dressing and nuts, as well as some berries. A protein bar serves as a mid-afternoon snack. For her dinner she will eat protein (beef patty, lean pork loin, grilled fish or grilled chicken) with some sides like salad, asparagus or brussel sprouts or some sweet potato baked in olive oil.

4. Arm Workout

How does she achieve her sculpted arms? “I do some strength training but most of what I do as far as arms is bodyweight. I’ll do pull-ups, pushups and dips. Of course with fighting, we’re constantly using our arms punching. In the clench you’re wrestling around with other people so they’re constantly being worked. I don’t ever use really heavy weights with my arms,” she said.

5. Her Fight Day Food

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What does she eat and drink on the day of a fight? “A light protein, maybe fish or chicken. I always have sweet potatoes. I might have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I might have trail mix. I like to have light proteins and good carbs. I might have some fruits. I don’t want to only do fruit because the sugar doesn’t last with you as long. I feel good when I have a good sweet potato, and nut butters and honey. I snack on stuff the whole time I’m in the locker room. I don’t want to be too full and have too much at one time, so I’ll eat little bites here and there, all the way up until about 30 to 45 minutes before the fight. [On a regular day] I eat about 30 to 45 minutes before I go to the gym and I feel like it’s pretty similar [to what I eat on a fight day]. Keeping the same kind of clean foods,” she said.

UFC star Holly Holm is showing fans what her workout routine looks like these days. Holm, 42, shared a video of herself wearing blue leggings and a sports bra, doing a full stretching session before hitting the treadmill and doing strength training exercises. “We always start with an active stretch, add some cardio, then on to strength training. @teamturningpoint always mixing it up for me!” she captioned the post. “Go get it @hollyholm! We wish you good fortunes in your next fight against Kayla Harrison!” a fan commented. Here’s how this fighter says strong and ready for the ring.

1. Running Every Day

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Holm runs five days a week on top of daily sparring practice and mitt work. “I go do my workout, do the media, and go right back to my workouts,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “It may mean running in the dark with a headlamp on because I didn’t get it done before the sun went down, but I know that the time put in then will pay off later. I’m disciplined to get it done, but there are times when it’s challenging for sure.”

2. Be Prepared and Focused

Holm says being prepared is her good luck charm. “I just try to stay healthy, keep my body feeling good, eat foods that make me feel energetic but not overly heavy,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “I like to be surrounded by my team—they make me feel good and confident, and the energy is good. Other than that, I just focus on the fight and I know that all the hard work has been put in… The training’s done, and nothing can take away from that, so I try not to get worked up in my head. I try to stay level-headed and keep my body feeing good until it’s time to shine.”

3. Rest and Recovery

Holm knows how important it is to rest when your body requires it. “On some days, I over-trained,” she told Time. “There will be times, when preparing for a big moment, where it can all seem overwhelming. On those days, you need a rest. For me, it’s going back and taking a bath in Epsom salt. You need to treat yourself. I’m a huge coffee addict. When you go out for coffee or even when you sit down with it at home, you know you’re taking a break. You’re going to enjoy it. If it’s not coffee, maybe it’s a glass of Diet Coke. Or wine. Or some chocolate almonds.”

4. Double the Fun

Holm admits to dreaming of doing both UFC and MMA. "I think about doing both," she told ESPN. "And my last boxing match, there was a debate if it would be at 135 or 140 pounds. I had already won a title at 140. I wish I would have pushed that [fight at 135] more because I could have been a four-division champion... But why not [actively hold titles in two sports]? I think that sounds fantastic."

5. Picture the Victory

Holm knows how hard it can be to stay motivated—but says it’s worth it. “On your journey to the top, there will be times when you don’t want to make the sacrifices,” she told Time. “When you’d be happier spending time with friends, with family. So many times, I don’t want to hit the gym. I just want the work to be over. But then I would picture the victory. And that’s all it takes.”

Megan Young is a model, actress, and former Miss World contestant. She and her husband, Mikeal Daez, ran in the recent Run For Wellness. Young shared a reel on Instagram of the experience. She captioned the post, “5km finisher!! I wasn’t much of a runner and only did it so that I could get some cardio in. The past year and a half has been life changing for me though as I’ve started to conquer the challenge of running more than my usual 3km. This year’s #RunForWellness was inspiring and I had so much fun with Fofo as we’re running towards embracing our health and wellbeing.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Megan Young stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Runs

As you can see from her Instagram post, Young likes to run to stay in shape. FloTrack states that running is a great way to stay in shape. “Running and jogging is an aerobic exercise, and you’re working out both your heart and lungs while doing so. This will also lead to a lower resting heart rate, lower bad cholesterol in your blood and lower blood pressure. You don’t need to run an obscene amount of miles every day to get these benefits, either. Those who just run a couple of minutes a day decrease their risk of cardiovascular death by 58 percent. If you have a hard time running, you can still give your heart a workout by jogging or walking.”

2. She Walks

Young and her husband like to go on walks together. They shared this Instagram video on their accounts of themselves walking through Ilocos Norte. Daez captioned the post, “Ilocos Norte is beautiful!! ❤️‍🔥 From the heritage sites to the food, to the beaches and the lovely people— we can’t wait to go back for an extended vacay.”

3. She Swims

Young and Daez also like to swim together. They shared this reel on Instagram of the couple going to the beach and going for a dip. Daez captioned the post, “One of the best perks of living in the province is being so close to the beach. Literally, 15 minutes after waking up, here we are. It's just a hassle when your husband bullies you hahaha."

4. She Weight Trains

Young likes to weight train to stay in shape. She and Daez shared this video on Instagram of herself lifting a barbell. Daez captioned the post, “Boneezy and I are finally back at the gym! That's it! Even in deadlifts, Bonez wants to give it a try. On a more serious note, it’s not easy adjusting to gym life again! The hurt-y 30s is a thing 😵‍💫😅😝 Any other millenials out there having a hard time in the gym nowadays? 🫰”🏽

5. She Works Out With Her Husband

As you can see from some of the previous Instagram posts, Young works out with Daez a lot. Better Health states that working out with a loved one can be very beneficial. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

Jaqueline Hooton is a fitness influencer. She makes sure to workout on a regular basis, even on vacation. She recently shared a HIIT workout while on her vacation. Hooton captioned the post, “I always take trainers 👟 @womensbest sportswear, a skipping rope, and a flexible attitude to exercise when I travel ✈️” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jaqueline Hooton stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does High-Intensity Interval Training

In her Instagram post, Hooton is seen doing an HIIT circuit. She captioned the post, “Here’s a quick and effective summer ☀️ HIIT workout which makes use of steps, a skipping rope, and bodyweight moves.” Harvard Health states that HIIT has a lot of benefits. “HIIT can help to decrease body fat, increase strength and endurance, and improve health outcomes, but it is not necessarily better than other exercise formats. Its main appeal is that it can achieve similar fitness and health benefits in a shorter duration, and that it includes periods of rest.”

2. She Runs

Hooton is seen running in her Instagram post. This has a lot of benefits. ACE Fitness states that running has a lot of mental benefits. “Running for two weeks reduced symptoms of depression in a study published in the journal Cortex; even a 10-minute session on the treadmill was shown to improve someone’s mood, research in Nature found. When researchers compared the mental health of runners and non-runners, they found that runners had lower stress and greater psychological well-being, according to a review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Just 15 minutes of running improves memory, a study in the journal Psychological Reports reported, and it can make you more cognitively flexible, meaning you can adapt and switch gears more easily, according to research in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.”

3. She Works Her Legs

Hooton makes sure to do leg workouts. She shared some of her favorites in this Instagram video. Hooton captioned the post, “📌 The workout: 2️⃣ Sets. 6️⃣0️⃣ seconds rest between sets. 8️⃣ - 1️⃣2️⃣ repetitions of each exercise. ⚪️ Sit to stand. ⚪️ Split squat (modify depth as needed). ⚪️ Seated leg extension. ⚪️ Seated straight leg raises. ⚪️ Single leg calf raises. ⚪️ Hip rainbows. ⚪️ Glute kickbacks. ⚪️ Elevated glute bridge.”

4. She’s Consistent

Hooton makes sure to stay consistent when it comes to her fitness. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to be consistent. 🙅🏻‍♀️Fitness is not a 12 week transformation 👧🏻👩🏻👩🏻‍🦳👵🏻 It’s a lifelong journey. And you’re never too old 👵🏻 and it’s never too late to start, so start now ⏰ (if you haven’t already).”

5. She’s Comfortable With Herself

Hooton has a lot of confidence in her body. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram reel. “When you realise you don't need a beach body, You need a body that can get you to the beach! There’s nothing like holidaying on a Greek Island 🏝️ to make you appreciate what functional fitness means! The beaches are beautiful, but most require a steep climb up down and up again to reach them. All this in 34 °C heat ☀️ several times a day, whilst I alternate between beach, swimming pool, my infinity pool room, and forays to find food. So yeah, I’m pleased my legs have the strength 💪 to navigate what feels like a million steps a day, and my lungs 🫁 and cardiovascular system 🫀can keep up!”