Surfing Beauty Brianna Cope in Two-Piece Workout Gear Does “World’s Funnest Race"

Professional surfer Brianna Cope took a break from the waves to hit the ground running with friends. Cope, 33, shared pictures of herself wearing black shorts and a matching sports bra, flashing the peace sign at the camera. “The worlds funnest race ever😂✨❤️ this race has a mix of whatever you want to do! Run a 5k, half, full marathon or an ultra. You make the rules 🤪 I did a half marathon mixed in with sauna sessions, talking with friends and making new ones! what a special event @jesseitzler @devonlevesque 🫶🏼,” she captioned the post. Here’s how the athlete takes care of her health and happiness, inside and out.

1. Super Surfer

Cope was born with a birth defect on her left hand, which made her childhood difficult—but she now feels it gives her an edge with surfing. “I think I'm faster at paddling because I don't have fingers so I don't have any drag,” she told Olympics.com. “I'm really fast. It's my superpower for sure.”

2. KT Tape and Spotify

Cope swears by KT Tape and Spotify for workouts. “This has been a huge essential for running!” she told Wellworthy. “This tape has been essential for my running routine, providing crucial support and stability to my muscles and joints while also promoting better blood flow… From working out in the gym to a drive to go check the waves….Spotify is always on repeat.”

3. Go-To Supplements

Cope takes supplements as part of her wellness regimen. “I’m always on the go so making sure I get enough protein throughout the day is so important for me,” she told Wellworthy. “Making my morning oat milk cappuccino is one of the first things I do each day. It’s a must. I’ve been using LivOn supplements for 6 years. Right now my go to is Magnesium before bed, and B Complex and Vitamin C in the morning.”

4. Resistance Training

Cope does strength training sessions at the gym, using weights and a medicine ball to get fit and strong. One Instagram post shows the surfer wearing two-piece workout gear as she goes through a whole strength routine. “In my fitness era,” she captioned the post.

5. Strength Through Adversity

Cope’s experience growing up with a birth defect has only made her stronger. "Growing up, it's always so hard to be labeled as different,” she told Olympics.com. “When I was a kid, I thought everyone was different and I was the one with the normal hand. Being born with a birth defect and having kids pick on you, it really is so tough. I was always so shy, so embarrassed. But that taught me though, to overcome. I bring it back to competing because I have the drive and the tenacity from being bullied and from being pushed down so much that I'm able to overcome. I feel like it translates into my surfing and how I am as a person."

Hawaiian surfing champion Anastasia Ashley previously said she is not into the cold—but this time she’s making an exception to go snowboarding in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Ashley, 37, shared a video of herself wearing purple leggings and a matching cropped tank top, layering more and more clothes on top of her outfit. “Getting ready for snowboarding means a ton of gear 😝,” she captioned the post. Here’s what Ashley’s many favorite workouts look like.

1. Her Favorite Workouts

Ashley’s favorite workouts aside from surfing are racing and spinning. “I love spinning—I think it is one of the best workouts besides surfing,” she told Surfer.com. “I try and go to the gym Equinox, they have the best classes. I love driving, even though I'm not the best car driver (haha). I like to go out to the desert and drive dune buggies in the sand dunes. I also like to get my race on at K-1 Racing. It's an indoor kart racing course with gas powered cars.”

2. Healthy Hawaiian/Asian Food

Ashley genuinely enjoys healthy foods, especially fresh produce and Hawaiian/Asian cuisine. “I try to eat really healthy,” she told Surfer.com. “I'm not really a fan of junk food or anything super processed. I eat Sambazon Acai all the time. It's a great pre-surf meal. One of my favorite places to eat is Captain Mauris in San Clemente. They have really great fresh squeezed juices and salads. I also love Hapa J's as well. They have great Hawaiian/Asian inspired food and a fun atmosphere.”

3. Bikinis, Not Wetsuits

Ashley will always choose a bikini over a wetsuit. “The more fitness I do, the more energy I feel. I love going to group workouts with friends,” she told The Purist Online. “I’ve done my share of Barry’s Bootcamp and kickboxing. I also love hiking or biking. The more fitness I do, the more energy I feel. I like to surf in warmer water. When I’m in a wetsuit, I know I’m on the wrong beach.

4. Twerking Warm Ups

Ashley is infamous for her cheeky twerking warm ups before hitting the surf. “I definitely like to zone out and get excited by making a great playlist and blasting my headphones,” she told Guest of a Guest. “I try not to talk to anyone and focus. I like to do jumping jacks, stretches, and get loosened up for the events, and I'm known to get lost and dance a little!”

5. Role Model For Next Generation

Ashley didn’t have many role models growing up—but she wants that to change. "I want to be out there and show you can be a strong, fearless, independent athlete and be a woman," she told Refinery29. "Growing up, it wasn’t a cool thing to be a female athlete or a female surfer. It taught me to be strong and do what I love.”

Maya Gabeira, an accomplished surfer, recently shared a glimpse into her health routine on Instagram. Along with a video of her active lifestyle, she emphasized the importance of consistent self-care, writing, “If you only take care of yourself on Sundays you are failing yourself. Nothing beats health and love for one self … with that you can love and heal the 🌎.” From surfing to swimming and everything in between, Gabeira shows how her dedication to wellness fuels both her personal and professional life.

1. She Surfs

Surfing is the main way Gabeira stays fit. Surfing England states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Surfing requires a lot of focus, which can help to clear your mind and get into a flow state. When you’re out in the water, most of the time you’re not thinking about work or other stressors in your life. Instead, you’re focused on catching the next wave and enjoying the moment.”

2. She Swims

Gabeira shared this video on Instagram of herself doing different exercises. She is seen going for a dip in the pool in it. Swimming has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic states, “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

3. She Does Jumping Jacks

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Gabeira is seen doing jumping jacks in the previous Instagram video. Gymless states that the exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Jumping jacks is an effective total-body workout that can be practiced nearly everywhere. It works on your heart, lungs, and muscles simultaneously. The primary muscles worked are the glutes, hip flexors, and quadriceps. The secondary muscles worked are the abs, calves, hamstrings, and shoulders (anterior deltoids and posterior deltoids).”

4. She Runs On A Treadmill

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Gabeira is also seen running on a treadmill in her Instagram video. Healthy Talbot states that treadmill exercise can be very beneficial. “Treadmill working is an aerobic/ cardio exercise. Studies demonstrate that aerobic exercise can minimize the risk of heart diseases. Moreover, they can strengthen your heart muscles. This helps to lower blood pressure and allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently. Most doctors recommend aerobic exercise to people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.”

5. She Does Russian Twists

Gabeira is also seen doing Russian twists with a weight in her Instagram post. Gymless states that the exercise has a lot of benefits. “Russian Twists are a great exercise that develops all parts of your core, especially the obliques, it also targets the shoulders and hips. This exercise involves rotating your torso from side-to-side while maintaining a sit up position with your feet off the ground. This rotational movement often occurs in sports, which makes it a popular exercise amongst athletes. It is speculated that this was developed during the Cold War by the former Soviet Union as a training exercise for the Russian Soldiers.”

Professional surfer Isabella Nichols is known not only for her prowess in the waves but also for her adventurous spirit. She’s even served as Blake Lively’s body double in The Shallows. In August, Nichols took a break from the surf to explore Girraween National Park with her loved ones, sharing highlights on Instagram with the caption, “Big rocks and bum slides!” From surfing and swimming to snowboarding and soccer, Nichols keeps fit by embracing a variety of sports that reflect her love for the outdoors.

1. She Surfs

Surfing is the main way Nichols stays in shape. Better Health states that surfing has a lot of benefits. “Surfing provides many health benefits including: cardiovascular fitness – from paddling, shoulder and back strength – these muscles will strengthen from the paddling, leg and core strength – once you’re standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up.”

2. She Swims

Surfing isn’t the only sport that Nichols does in the water. She also loves to go swimming. Nichols shared this video on Instagram of herself doing a geothermal hot and cold plunge in Iceland. She also shared these photos of herself snorkeling in Silfra with friends, captioning it, “Pretty crazy swimming between 2 tectonic plates & between Europe and North America as well! 🫶 best way to end the best trip with the best people ❤️”

3. She Snowboards

Surfing also isn’t the only sport that Nichols does with a board. She’s a big fan of going snowboarding. Nichols shared this photo on Instagram of herself and a friend snowboarding in Falls Creek. She captioned it, “Swapped the sea for the snow!” The University of Rochester states that snowboarding has a lot of health benefits. “Skiing and snowboarding are thrilling activities and great workouts. Both sports are excellent cardiovascular exercises that strengthen the heart. They are also weight-bearing exercises. So hey strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles. Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for ongoing (chronic) diseases. They lower your blood pressure. And they help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer.”

4. She Plays Soccer

Nichols likes to play soccer to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself juggling a soccer ball on the beach. Nichols captioned the post, “Finding ways to grind! Gotta get that 20 before you can surf 😹 @markrichosurfcoach @surfingservicesaustralia. My favourite kinda session are when the conditions are average but you can still make lemonade 🍋🍋🍋’

5. She Hikes

As you can see in her Instagram post, Nichols likes to hike to stay in shape. Harvard Health states that hiking has a lot of health benefits. “A number of small studies hint that spending time in green space — nature preserves, woodlands, and even urban parks — may ease people's stress levels. Giving the growing consensus that stress contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease risk, anything you can do to mitigate stress is likely helpful. In that realm, the benefits of hiking remain anecdotal, but outdoor enthusiasts tend to agree.”

Wrestling star Sol Ruca (real name Calyx Hampton) is soaking up the sun in one of her favorite places—the beach. Ruca shared pictures of herself posing in the sand, wearing a bright blue and green bathing suit. “Breeze in my hair man I’m all good,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ruca 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 a Gymnast

Ruca says her gymnastics background gave her the perfect training for professional wrestling. “I actually have a video that my boyfriend has of me where I’m in the kitchen and I learned how to get up like the wrestling way,” she says. “I like showed him because that’s one of the things you do on the first day is learn how to get up. And I knew how to do the rolls with my gymnastics background. I didn’t have to worry about the rolls so much but those little things that are so big in wrestling, I kind of wanted to at least know what I was getting myself into before showing up."

2. Surfer Girl

Ruca loves everything to do with the beach, especially surfing. “Surfing can definitely be considered a form of interval training which combines short, high intensity bursts of speed with a recovery phase, repeated during exercise training,” says CSUSM professor Dr. Sean Newcomer, part of a team conducting research on the health benefits of recreational surfing. ​​“Many surfers believe that while surfing is fun, it’s not necessarily a viable form of exercise on its own. This information has so far shown that surfing is very beneficial to the cardiovascular system and is a great part of a healthy lifestyle.”

3. Out Of Her Comfort Zone

Ruca says learning how to be a wrestler took her out of her comfort zone—and she appreciated it. “It was a bit of a struggle at first, definitely a huge learning curve being able to have those moments in the ring and being able to be a character in the ring whereas like sports, you’re supposed to be serious the whole time,” she says. “If you’re talking and making facial expressions and that type of stuff is a big no-no. Learning how to do that and being comfortable with that was like the biggest learning curve.”

4. Snowboarding

In a break from her usual beach activities, Ruca loves winter sports such as snowboarding. “It’s well documented that skiing and snowboarding benefits cardiovascular health, overall fitness, strength, coordination, balance and more,” says Ski Canada. “Regardless of your health and fitness goals, strapping on a pair of skis or a snowboard is sure to fulfill some of them. Due to the versatility of skiing and snowboarding, it can encompass the benefits of a cardio workout, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session, and strength training session, all in one fun activity.”

5. The Finisher

Ruca is famous for her wrestling finish called the “Sol Snatcher”. “I’m constantly trying to evolve and better my move set, keep the crowd on their toes,” she says. “I don’t want to go out there and people know exactly what I’m going to do. I want to have some surprises here and there.”