Carrie Underwood, we’re blown away by your amazing post-baby bod! The new mom stuns on the November cover of Shape magazine, but, according to the country singer, getting back into shape took a lot of dedicated workout time.
“I will take any type of workout I can get, whenever I can get it,” the 32-year-old singer told the magazine. “For me, it’s the key to being happy and healthy. Though it’s difficult to find spare time these days.”
Underwood and her husband, hockey player Mike Fisher, welcomed little Isaiah into the world on Feb. 27. Now, just seven months later, the “Good Girl” singer has proven that determination and hard work pays off.
“After I had Isaiah, my goal was to take control of my body again,” she said. “I was lucky: I gained only 30 pounds, which is the recommended amount, and I exercised throughout my pregnancy. I did have a C-section, which meant waiting six weeks before working out. Within 10 days, though, I was able to begin walking slowly on the treadmill and around my neighborhood. It felt so good to be active!”
Underwood added that because she exercises “almost every day,” she wants to make sure that her workout gear is as versatile and functional as possible. The singer’s own sportswear line, Calia with Dick’s Sporting Goods, debuted at New York Fashion Week this September.
Part of working up a sweat, however, is also knowing when to wind down, Underwood added.
“I think it’s so important to sit quietly every day for 10 minutes,” she said. “In the morning, I enjoy my cup of coffee and plan the day in my head to be ready for it. And sometimes at night, I sip a glass of red wine and just relax. I’ve learned to give myself a break.”
