Kari Wuhrer is ready for summer in her workout gear. In a new social media post the 1908s icon and co-host of the hit MTV show Remote Control shows off her amazing body in exercise gear and talks about her summer vacation, which involves “kids hanging around, sunshine, and a move to NYC for my college bound daughter. I’m tired already,” she writes in the Instagram caption. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
Kari is an avid skier. “Mammoth with my beautiful, amazing kids. The best of friends. What more could a parent wish for. I love you guys more than all the stars in the universe,” she captioned a post. Research has linked downhill skiing to a number of health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress and the occurrence of memory deficits declines.
Who needs an elliptical or stair stepper when you are always walking up and down actual stairs? “Luckily, on both coasts I have hundreds of stairs – a loft, and a house in the hills,” Kari told the New York Post several years ago when asked how she stays in shape.
Kari has also been strength training for over 20 years. “Normally I have a really intense workout routine, lifting weights with a trainer up to five times a week,” she told the New York Post. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:
- Develop strong bones
- Manage your weight
- Enhance your quality of life
- Manage chronic conditions
- Sharpen your thinking skills
Kari enjoys hiking. “I can see my house from here,” she captioned a photo taken from behind the Hollywood sign. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:
- Building stronger muscles and bones
- Improving your sense of balance
- Improving your heart health
- Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems
Kari is also a yogi. “I love yoga,” she confessed to the New York Post. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”