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Jennie Finch is speed pitching – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the softball player shows off her skills while on the field. “Imagine hitting BP off Jennie Finch,” the post is captioned. “Retirement = Getting lit up!” Jennie commented. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Movement

“There’s nothing better than working up a good sweat,” Finch told CNN. “I make time to keep active. I know how important it is to keep moving.” She encourages making “subtle changes. Parking a little further. Walking up the stairs. Those little things that can help and get you kick-started. I saw something recently that was like, as long as you’re moving, you’re better off than being on the couch. No matter what pace you’re at. You’re not going to get off the couch and be at some amazing fast pace or burn crazy amounts of calories but you have to start somewhere. … Eventually you’ll get there. We all have excuses but leave those excuses at the door. If you want it bad enough, go for it. Life’s too short not to.”

2. Pushing Yourself

Jennie maintains that “mental toughness” and pushing herself is key. “So much of it is between your own ears and fighting that doubt. We will always have that doubt, but that’s what keeps us on edge and keeps us working harder,” she told CNN. “Preparation builds the confidence to overcome that doubt, but I don’t think you truly do ever overcome it, or I never did. Even up to mile 25 it was like, ‘Can I go another mile?’ It’s like, ‘Yes, I can.’ [It’s] that internal battle that you have to keep fighting and winning.”

3. Balanced Diet

“I’m all about balance. Nothing extreme,” Jennie says about her diet. “I live in Louisiana so we eat; we’re surrounded by way too much good food. So I kind of work out to eat. But like I said it’s all about balance. It’s not like I never have dessert, I just try to eat it in moderation and make my workouts so I can eat what I want and enjoy it.”

4. Playing with Her Kids

“Having two little boys, it’s easy to keep moving. A lot of times it’s not going to the gym [and] getting in an hour of cardio. A lot of times it’s just me being outside, playing with my boys, jumping on the trampoline. Whatever it takes to get me moving and my heart rate pumping,” she tells CNN.

5. Mixing Up Her Workouts

“My workouts I like to mix it up,” says Jennie. “I have met an incredible running group that has helped me tremendously – social time for me, fellowship and just an escape from everything. I put in workout DVDs, whether it’s yoga, pilates, tae bo even – my old school ones. I love getting outside with my boys. I lift weights every now and then.”

OU softball star Jayda Coleman is taking some time off from her intense training schedule to have fun with friends. Coleman, 21, shared pictures of herself and a group of a friends in bathing suits, enjoying a gigantic pool in Edmond, Oklahoma. “These are the best days :) Thank you to Luke and Becky Corbett for opening up their pool for us! WE LOVED IT :),” she captioned the post. Coleman has clearly earned her down time. “The person that’s really impressed me power-wise is Jayda Coleman,” says OU coach Patty Gasso. “You see her as like that soft slapper, she’s swinging it. She’s swinging it a la Tiare Jennings. Just big, hard, long shots.” Here’s how the college athlete stays on top of her game.

1. Strength Training

Coleman relied on strength training and protein to get stronger and faster. “I’m just staying in the weight room. Getting stronger,” she says. “But not just lifting weights but eating the right food. A lot of protein, that kind of thing. I changed my swing just a little bit. But just trying to be the fastest I can be with my swing and the most comfortable I can be and hopefully it works out.”

2. Running and Ab Workouts

Coleman continued training and working out even when schools were closed during the pandemic. “I get up every weekday and do my running, ab workouts, stretching, sprints, throwing, etc,” she says. “This part doesn’t seem that weird to me, it’s like what I would do in the summer to prepare for the summer softball season. I take the weekend off, which is unusual, because I would normally be playing every weekend.”

3. Leadership Skills

Coleman loves being a leader and role model for younger players. “I was in that situation freshman year where I was playing infield literally my whole life,” she says. “So I know their frustration sometimes is trying to get in rhythm of playing outfield. I feel like my leadership is when people come from the infield to the outfield, trying to help them and that transition.”

4. Playing Chess

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Coleman thinks differently to other athletes, and this played a huge role in her success. “She was on all the time and she was always stealing and playing games with the catcher, so much that parents were yelling at her, ‘You’re cheating. Play the game the right way,’” coach Gasso says. “And she would delay steal, she would take off and stand right in the middle of the basepath and wait for them to do something and she’d always break and be safe the other way. She was just playing games. As we kind of talk in our team, one team’s playing checkers, we’re playing chess. Jayda was playing chess. Her mind thinks differently, works differently.”

5. Super Competitive

Coleman’s competitive nature sets her apart, according to coach Gasso. “It’s everything and more that I thought it would be. She has such a good eye for the ball, such a good hitter, good sense,” Gasso says. “She likes to ask questions. She likes to give answers when we’re here looking at video. She walks up with a different kind of confidence. Every time she comes to the plate, the attitude I can see is, ‘There’s no way you’re beating me.’ And when she has that mindset, you don’t beat her. She is the most competitive athlete that I think I’ve ever seen.”

Rachel Stuhlmann, known for her dynamic presence as a model and tennis influencer, brings her passion for wellness, sports, and fitness to every aspect of her life. In a recent Instagram post, she shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of creating her content, showcasing her dedication to the sport and the energy she brings to each shoot. “BTS filming of a tennis drill w the bestie😭💕🎾,” she captioned the video, giving fans a sneak peek into her content creation process. Whether she’s playing tennis, staying disciplined in her fitness routine, or sharing her wellness journey, Stuhlmann’s approach is all about intentionality and joy. Here’s a closer look at the habits that keep her active, healthy, and balanced.

1. She Plays Tennis

Tennis is one of the ways that Stuhlmann stays in shape. Better Health states that tennis has a lot of health benefits. “Playing tennis has many health benefits including: increasing aerobic capacities, lowering resting heart rate and blood pressure, improving metabolic function, increasing bone density, lowering body fat, improving muscle tone, strength and flexibility, increasing reaction times.”

2. She Plays Pickleball

Stuhlmann also plays pickleball to keep herself in shape. The Cleveland Clinic states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Sports like pickleball stress your muscles and bones. Your body responds by making them stronger. Routine pickleball play can help you: Improve muscle strength. Prevent osteoporosis, a disease that weakens your bones and can lead to fractures.”

3. She Values Wellness

Stuhlmann opened up about her wellness journey in an interview with Fitness Gurls. “My whole life has been tennis; however, there was a short time right after college when I shifted much of my focus from the tennis world to fitness training. I think I was just so excited to be finished with only being able to do tennis-specific workouts and for the first time in my life, I had the freedom to do whatever workouts I wanted to! I began weight training, working out extremely hard, and focusing on my nutrition. I went all in; I did two strategic workouts a day and followed a weighed-out meal plan given to me by a nutritionist who helped me reach my goals.”

4. She’s Disciplined

Stuhlmann talked about the discipline that she gained from tennis in her Fitness Gurls interview. “I loved being an athlete, and playing college tennis taught me many qualities—time management, work ethic, and resilience. Committing to my studies was not as easy for me as developing my tennis career. Fortunately, I was provided with great tutors and mentors at Mizzou that helped me stay on top of my studies. Sometimes outsourcing and working as a team with other people is a good way to succeed. I was super disciplined with my training and workout routines, and once I finished playing in college, I transferred that into my professional career. Now instead of preparing and training for big tennis matches, I focus on everything I have going on in my professional life and how I can best show up for all the various work I do within the sport.”

5. She Plans Her Workouts

Stuhlmann likes to plan out her workouts ahead of time. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “I told you that this year I’m hitting these workouts hard, and with confidence!☺️🔥🧡💪With such a busy schedule, it’s important for me to have efficient and effective workouts & meal plans. Through years of experience (and trial & error🙂), I have figured out what works for me to stay fit and healthy!💯😌”

Becky Lynch, known as "The Man" in WWE, is not only a wrestling powerhouse but also an advocate for fitness and body confidence. Recently, Lynch took to the pickleball courts, showing off her love for the sport in a fun Instagram post. Beyond the ring, Becky stays active in various ways, from stationary biking to working out with fellow wrestlers like her husband, Seth Rollins. Since becoming a mother, she's embraced body positivity, appreciating what her body can do rather than how it looks. As Becky prepares to release her book, she opens up about the importance of honesty, both with herself and her fans. Discover how this wrestling icon maintains her fitness and mental well-being.

1. She Loves Pickleball

As you can see from the Instagram post, Lynch likes to play pickleball to stay in shape. Renown Health states that the sport has a lot of health benefits. “Pickleball is a great form of cardiovascular exercise that helps get your heart rate up. It can lead to better cholesterol and blood pressure levels, lowering your risk of heart disease. Since pickleball is a low-impact sport and easy on the body, it’s a great way to get movement in and maintain healthy bones, joints and muscles. By playing pickleball, you’ll reduce the rate of bone loss and help conserve bone tissue.”

2. She’s Comfortable With Her Body

After having her daughter, Lynch became more comfortable with her body. She talked about this in an interview with Muscle & Fitness. “I just feel like I appreciate my body more,” says Lynch. “I go, ‘Well, you know what? I’ve created a life … this is great … this is great.’ I don’t really care how it looks any more, you know what I mean? If that makes sense? I’ve always had body issues, and I was always self-conscious about, you know, whether it’s showing my stomach off… and now I’m just real proud of the function of it, of everything it can do. So, I don’t know if it’s a mental thing that just turns into a physical thing. If that makes any sense?”

3. She Works Out With Others

Lynch likes to workout with her fellow wrestlers. Specifically, her husband Seth Rollins and Cesaro. Lynch talked about this in an interview with Muscle & Fitness. “Myself, Seth, and Cesaro, we’re always competing against each other on DeadBoys Fitness. We’re so competitive. I think that pushes me because I always want to win. I usually do.”

4. She Uses A Stationary Bike

Lynch likes to use a stationary bike to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself on one. Lynch captioned the post, “Deadly workout.” Penn State PRO Wellness states that riding a stationary bike is a form of interval training, which means it is very beneficial. “Interval training allows you to alternate short bursts of intense exercise with longer intervals of less intense exercise. This type of training can help you burn more calories in less time, and also elevate your cardio fitness.”

5. She’s Honest

Lynch opened up about writing her book to USA Today. She says that she wanted to be as honest as possible in it. “I just tried to be honest with myself. You have to really reflect and go, ‘When were you lying to yourself?’ Because there's lots of times in life that we lie to ourselves but we don't realize until afterward."