Racing Driver Katherine Legge Shares Swimsuit Photo Feeling “Grateful”

Racing driver Katherine Legge is British but moved to the United States years ago, and clearly loves her new home. Legge, 43, shared a picture of herself on social media, wearing a bikini while posing on a boat with two friends, looking happy in the sunshine. Her caption highlighted how much she appreciates the friends she has made while on the other side of the pond. “Beyond grateful for the freedom and opportunities this amazing country and special people have afforded me. Celebrating surrounded by friends and fun and sunshine,” she captioned the post. Legge trains hard to be a champion—here’s what it takes.

1. Child Racer

Legge has been racing for a very long time. “I started karting when I was 9 years old,” she says. “Ever since then I love the adrenaline rush, the competition with others, the speed, the focus it gave me, the need to be smart about engineering the car to be fast, and the competition with myself to continue to grow and get better. It’s pretty much my identity at this point.”

2. Avocado Toast

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Legge starts the day with either avocado toast or a protein smoothie. A recent study from UCLA shows eating avocado can greatly benefit skin health. “In the bigger context, skin is a part of the body and you can’t just rely on topical treatment to keep your skin in great health,” says Zhaoping Li, MD, chief of the division of clinical nutrition at UCLA. “Skin health is only going to go so far, especially if your body is not in the best condition. What we have learned from this study is that avocado is a very unique fruit. It has a lot of fibers, monounsaturated fatty acids and phytonutrients and it has an impact on many, if not all, of the organ systems inside of our body.”

3. Off-Track Training

When she’s not racing, Legge stays active through her workouts. “I’m either training, running, riding my bike or in the gym, doing racing-related business activities or in the yard or playing golf!” she says. “In my heart, I have always been focused on racing – making the most out of the opportunities I have had, and fighting for new opportunities. Like all professional sports, it is difficult to succeed in racing. I wasn’t always sure at the beginning of my career if I would make it to the top levels of the sport, but I always was single minded and focused on doing so.”

4. Running and Stairs

Legge loves to run outside and do the stairs when the gym is not an option. “Running! You can do that anywhere and I need to do cardio for racing,” she says. “Racing is an endurance-based sport. You are in a hot cockpit for hours at a time, dealing with high-g loads under braking, acceleration and cornering; very heavy steering and even greater braking forces, so it’s important to do plenty of hot sweaty running outside in the heat to adapt! There are also a lot of stretches and core exercises you can do on the road too. I need to do more stretching!”

5. Coffee First Thing

Legge enjoys a cup of antioxidant-packed coffee every day. “There aren’t a lot of downsides to drinking moderate amounts of coffee — and in fact, it can have positive effects on your health,” says registered dietitian Devon Peart, RD, MHSc, BASc. “The latest research is showing that it’s not the antioxidants per se that make coffee, in moderation, beneficial. It’s actually the phenolic compounds… Coffee is made from beans, a plant food. Research is showing that the phenolic components in coffee provide health-promoting effects similar to those in vegetables or fruits.”

Racer Courtney Force went on a trip to Lake Tahoe with friends and family, and shared highlights of her getaway on social media. Force, 35, posted pictures of the vacation, including photos of her wearing a bikini on a boat in the sunshine, and in the water with a pal. “Days on Lake Tahoe☀️,” she captioned the post. “Looks like Heaven,” a fan commented. Here’s what Force’s diet, exercise, and training regimen looks like.

1. Cardio and Strength Training

Force does a combination of cardio and strength training at the gym. “It’s important to build your upper body strength when handling one of these 10,000 horsepower race cars,” she says. “In these cars anything can happen when you’re reaching speeds over 300 mph so you need to be mentally and physically prepared for anything. After working with a trainer I’ve learned so many great moves and workouts that I have added to my routine and taken on the road with me. I work out in gyms across the country during race weekends and enjoy getting prepared for the upcoming race! It’s always important to mix up your routine so your body doesn’t get used to the same old thing. I’m always looking for new tips and ideas when working out to shock my body, and get it working hard for every workout.”

2. Strong Legs

Force is a big fan of the shoulder press to keep her legs strong. "These race cars can be unpredictable, so you need to be strong enough to handle it and keep the car going straight down the race track," she says. "This is a dangerous sport, but it is always exciting! The stronger your legs are, the quicker you can mash down on the throttle and leave quicker than your opponent at the starting line!"

3. Protein and Almonds

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Force does her best to enjoy nutritious foods when she’s traveling for work. “It’s tough to follow a strict diet when you’re on the road, but I eat small meals throughout the day to keep my energy level up,” she says. “I am always relying on protein and do my best to cut out the carbs especially over a race weekend. When I need a snack I always grab fruit or almonds to hold me over.”

4. Driving With Dad

Force loves racing with her racing champion father John Force. “Dad and I have become the first father-daughter to ever be Nos. 1 and 2 in the points, which is such an incredible feeling,” she says. “With the other competitors right on our tails, I'm going to savor this moment for a while. We are going to keep the momentum going and our team is ready to fight it out to the end.”

5. College Education

Force majored in Communications at Cal State Fullerton. “I was very determined to get my college degree before pursuing a career in racing, just so I could have a fall back plan,” she says. “Having a degree in Communications definitely helped me see both sides of the entertainment business as well as how to understand and work with the media side of my job. This has helped me to be more comfortable in front of the camera and understanding of the ins and outs of communicating and the hard work it takes to reach my goal. Being a race car driver is only part of the job. Being able to manage everything else is the difficult part. You have to be able to handle being pulled in multiple directions, keep it under control and keep your focus, not only for your team, but for your sponsors and fans as well.”

Christine McGuinness is a model, former beauty queen, and TV personality. She has appeared on shows like The Real Housewives of Cheshire, Loose Women, and Good Morning Britain. She recently enjoyed a vacation with her three children, and shared some highlights on Instagram. In one photo, McGuinness wore a purple swimsuit and a white visor, her amazing abs on display. She captioned the post, “Extremely grateful, very blessed, soaking in every second of this unplanned adventure with my children 🥰 words can’t explain how proud I am 🥹 they’re making new friends, rolling around in the sand, eating in new places, this really was supposed to happen for us.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Christine McGuinness stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Believes In Moderation

McGuinness shared some of her diet secrets in an interview with Women Fitness. She says that when it comes to her diet, she believes in both moderation, and finding healthy versions of what she’s craving. “I do have a sweet tooth,” McGuinness says. “I allow myself treats in moderation, mainly weekends. When I’m craving sugar, I reach for the fruit bowl, or a mixed veg and fruit smoothie.”

2. She Loves Avocados

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McGuinness tells Women Fitness that she makes sure to eat healthy. She says that a certain vegetable is a favorite of hers. “Green and protein is what I aim for. At the minute, I’m eating avocado with almost everything! Avocado with egg, avocado with chicken, avocado smash bagel. It's healthy and filling, it does contain fats, but good fats.”

3. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

McGuinness shared some of her favorite workouts with Women Fitness. “I like to do a variation of cardio, HIIT and weights,” she said. “I don’t stick to a routine; I do whatever I’m in the mood for that day. On days that I feel like doing nothing, I will pop the baby in the pram and go for a long walk, so I am still doing some gentle exercise. When I have had a good night sleep and feel like I’ve got plenty of energy, then I will interval run, followed by some abdominal workouts. I love to train my core.”

4. She Takes Care Of Her Hair & Skin

McGuinness shared some of her hair and skincare secrets in her Women Fitness interview. “I love to use coconut shampoo and conditioner on my hair, and coconut moisturizer on my skin. It works wonders and smells amazing. It is thanks to my coco butter that I only got a couple of stretch marks during my pregnancies, and they are barely visible. I am lucky with my facial skin, Its rare that I will get spots or blemishes, I put this down to drinking lots of water and barely wearing make up. I often get asked what I use to cleanse my face; the truth is I only ever use water to wash my face.”

5. She Swims

One thing McGuinness likes to do to keep herself in shape is going swimming. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself on a pool float. McGuinness captioned the post, “Lovely family holiday 😎Loads of you have asked how the kiddies got on (it’s their first trip abroad in 4 years, they don’t really enjoy travel or change) but with lots of prep and patience 😅 they done incredibly well and have absolutely loved it! 👏Very very proud mummy.”