Ashley Graham Loves A Sweaty Workout — But Her Favorite Wellness Practice Is The Exact Opposite

At the adidas x Parley "Run for the Oceans" 5K run and celebration on Thursday, we caught up with the workout enthusiast to discuss her love for intense workouts and her even greater appreciation for the recovery and wellness practices that keep her balanced, relaxed, and in motion while leading a busy life.

"I love working out and love being active," shares Graham. Her workout of choice? Weight training interval, cardio exercises, boxing, and some personal training to keep her motivated and on her toes. "I feel my best when I go to the gym five days a week and work with my trainer at Dara Hart at NYC’s Dogpound," she told mbg. She might prefer a sweaty and challenging workout, but she insists that balance and post-recovery exercises have helped her go the extra mile on her fitness journey.

Breathwork is also integral to the model's fitness game. "It calms me down. Now I’m ready; now I’m chill. Even as I work out, I remind myself to breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth—it really helps me to push through that last 20 minutes of exercises."

In addition to breathwork, Graham also counts myofascial release as integral to her recovery routine. "I like to foam roll myself, but I also see myofascial release therapist Alan Willoughby when I’m in Los Angeles. It's been huge for my recovery game, and I don’t even get massages anymore." Another tool in her arsenal? The theragun, a popular new percussive therapy device that helps with muscle recovery and knot tension.

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