EXCLUSIVE: You HAVE to See Carrie Underwood's Super Cozy New Fall Activewear Collection
If you're a fan of Carrie Underwood and keep up with her exciting life (like literally all of us), then you'll notice that one day the star's belting on stage at the ACM Awards in Vegas, and the next she's jetting to Nashville to surprise an elementary school group of super fans at CMA Fest rehearsals.
Between her performances, various award ceremonies, crafting her CALIA by Carrie Underwood workout line, and the everyday responsibilities of being a wife and mom of two, you're probably wondering how on earth Underwood manages to stay on top of her many roles. "It definitely takes effort, but I always make sure to squeeze in time with myself," she tells Prevention.com.
It also helps that she "loves being on stage" and traveling around the world with her family. She says she feels really lucky to have her work and life collide. As she recently kicked off the second leg of her Cry Pretty Tour 360 kick off in Nashville, everything just got a whole lot crazier for the American Idol star—but she's ready to take it on like a champ.
Here are Underwood's fail-proof tips for staying healthy, strong, and happy on the road.
1. CALIA comes with her, always.
While she's touring, you can guarantee that her favorite pieces from CALIA's new fall-winter collection, like the Side Tie Joggers and Journey Jumpsuit, are coming with her.
"Whenever I think of fall and winter, I think of cozy things that are soft and comfy," Underwood says. "So much of my life involves traveling, and I want pieces that will work for me during that time of year." CALIA's fall-winter line includes leggings, joggers, jackets, vests, and more designed with antimicrobial, moisture-wicking technologies that are perfect for the cooler months.
Previously when she'd shop for activewear, Underwood noticed a gap in the ability of many workout clothes to be "cute but functional," inside and outside of the gym. "When we get together and design CALIA, we talk about what's going to work in the gym and what layering pieces would be great for going to the grocery store after a workout or coffee with my best friend," she says. "I want clothes that will move with me throughout my entire day."
And as you can see in the new campaign, Underwood's CALIA definitely supports her throughout her day, whether she's working out, doing laundry, or hopping on a flight to her next Cry Pretty Tour 360 show.
"I really do live my life in CALIA on a daily basis, and I love that the new campaign shows what I do when I'm on the road," she says. "It gives others a glimpse of what it's like being on tour and shows them how they can incorporate CALIA into their own lives. If CALIA can handle my crazy life, it can work for others, too."
2. She prioritizes exercise on and off the road.
As you can imagine, it's no easy feat to travel the world, perform late on stage, and then get yourself to the gym in the morning. But for Underwood, she makes it happen, even while on tour.
"It definitely takes effort to make sure I can squeeze in that time with myself, but I always feel better when I do," she says. "With performing on stage and being on tour, it’s no easy task, but being able to take care of myself and have an hour most days of the week is beneficial in every way."
The star makes it a little easier on herself by having a workout trailer follow her tour bus on the road. I mean, if you had a gym on wheels that followed you everywhere, you would likely have no problem hitting up the gym every day. "It was my splurge to myself. We don’t do a whole lot of extra things on tour, and that was my way to do something for me," she says with a laugh. "It helps make exercising a priority."
Her workout trailer has an elliptical, treadmill, free weights, kettlebells, and a cable machine, to name a few. "It’s jam packed," Underwood says. "I had my wishlist of gym equipment, then we played Tetris to make everything fit."
Though she likes to workout at home with her husband (in the same space but with their own agendas), Underwood really finds that the trailer helps her stay motivated. "I feel like I get focused time to workout in the trailer because when I’m at home, I think about things I need to do around the house and get distracted, and being on the road takes that out of the way," she says. "I figure things out on the go and just do the best that I can."
3. She doesn't eat like she's on vacation.
Think about it: While on tour Underwood is traveling on planes, sleeping in hotels, and ordering a lot of room service. "I quickly discovered that just because I’m staying in a hotel, I could not treat every day like I’m on vacation," she says. "You’re always ordering room service and it was so easy to eat pasta all the time."
Now, the star stops by the grocery store on her way to the hotel to grab some healthy options. "I get the food that I need for the time I’m staying there," she says. "I stock the bus's fridge with healthy things, so on the road I’m not changing my lifestyle. I keep as many healthy options as possible."
Though Underwood claims she is a "wanna be vegan," she follows a vegetarian diet, even while she's on the road. "I try to always keep healthy breakfast burritos in the freezer. I love Sweet Earth protein packed burritos and can eat them any time of day," she says. "I also eat sandwiches with Tofurkey and Eve’s Meats." As for snacks? Hummus, avocado toast, and easy-to-grab protein bars are her go-to's.
4. She drinks a ton of water.
Just like any other person out there, I was curious about Underwood's secrets for her radiant skin and beautiful hair. But it turns out it's just genetics. "I don't really have a hair or skin routine," she says. "I probably should!"
She keeps it simple with coconut oil for her skin. "I like oils instead of moisturizers," she says. "I feel like they take make up off better." She also credits her perfect complexion with her healthy diet. "I drink a lot of water," she says. "For me step one is to eat healthy that hopefully works its way from the inside out."
You can grab shop CALIA's fall winter collection on its website now, and check out Underwood's website for her upcoming tour dates.
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