Allyson Felix is one of the most successful track and field athletes in the world. She has won ten Olympic medals and continues to stay active by trying new sports. Felix recently shared her journey of learning tennis on Instagram, captioning her post, “From the track 🏃🏽♀️ to the court 🎾 After 20 years on the track, it feels good to try new things.” Beyond the court, Felix focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She eats nutritious food, advocates for maternal health, and prioritizes recovery and self-care. Whether it’s active recovery after intense workouts, practicing meditation, or taking care of her skin, Felix embraces a holistic approach to health and wellness. Felix’s disciplined mindset continues to inspire as she explores new challenges in life beyond the track.
Felix makes sure to eat a healthy diet. “I don’t worry about counting calories, carbs or fasting,” she tells PEOPLE. “I focus on my body’s needs to succeed, which are long-lasting energy, hydration and strong, lean muscles. Nutritious food makes me feel good and perform well. Processed and junk food makes me feel tired and bloated — not a gold medal feeling!”
Felix is an advocate for maternal health, specifically for people of color. She talked about this in an interview with Vogue. “As an athlete, staying on top of my health has been a concern of mine for a very long time, but when I gave birth to my daughter, I had a lot of complications and so my eyes were opened to the issues surrounding maternal health. Between that and this study, I’ve learned these things are disproportionately happening in my community. I really wanted to get involved and take part in raising awareness.”
Felix shared some of her wellness tips with Vogue. She says that she prioritizes recovery after intense workouts. “Recovery is huge. We’re always saying go harder, no days off. But for me, my approach is that recovery is just as important as the work I’m putting in. I dedicate a day to active recovery, definitely wearing my Saysh sneakers to make sure my feet are able to do their best. It usually looks like a 20 minute, getting in my Normatech boots, and using my foam roller; doing all the little things and then seeing my massage therapist and chiropractor. It’s about making sure that my body can withstand the amount of work that I’m putting it through.“
Felix revealed to Vogue that she likes to practice meditation. “I start my day by putting myself in the right mindset with my gratitude journal and a bit of meditation. I want to set the tone for the work that I’m going to put in and make sure I’m coming from a really positive place. Later, if I’m feeling overwhelmed or like I need to take a step back, I always think about what I can do in those moments to help, whether it’s lean into my support system or make time to meditate or have some self-care. It’s important to stay grounded and really know my purpose. I’ve definitely been blessed with this gift and I try to stay reminded of that. I think it can be so easy to get caught up in the world and all of the outside things, but constantly coming back to and reconnecting with my purpose, and staying centered is something that is really important to me.”
Felix has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared her secrets with Vogue. “I typically use Honest Beauty products. I’m always making sure that I’m cleansing, using a moisturizer with some SPF, like Cetaphil’s combination formula, and doing self-care rituals. Anytime that I can take some time just for myself, I love a bubble bath and just soaking. I love to read in the tub and spend time trying to rejuvenate myself.”