80s Icon Kari Wuhrer In Sportswear Is Ready For 'Summer'

Kari Wuhrer is ready for summer in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the 1908 icon and co-host of MTV’s hit show Remote Control shows off her incredible body in workout gear and opens up about her summer vacation, which involves “kids hanging out, sunshine, and moving to NYC for my daughter who’s going to college. I’m already tired,” she wrote in the Instagram caption. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here’s everything you need to know about her lifestyle.

Kari is an avid skier. “Mammoth with my beautiful children. Best friends in the world. What more could a parent want? I love you more than all the stars in the universe,” she captioned one post. Research Researchers have linked downhill skiing to many health benefits. In addition to promoting fitness, it can reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also shown that the more frequently a person skis, the lower the prevalence of known high cholesterol, systemic hypertension, diabetes, frequency of mental stress, and the onset of memory deficits.

Who needs an elliptical or a stair climber when you’re always going up and down real stairs? “Luckily, on both coasts, I have hundreds of stairs: a loft and a house in the hills,” Kari told the American television network. The New York Post several years ago when asked how she stayed in shape.

Kari has also been a strength-trainer for over 20 years. “I normally have a very intense workout routine, lifting weights with a trainer up to five times a week,” she told the New York Post. Mayo ClinicStrength training and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training can also help you:

Build strong bones
Manage your weight
Improve your quality of life
Managing chronic diseases
Sharpen your thinking skills

Kari enjoys hiking. “I can see my house from here,” she captioned a photo taken behind the Hollywood sign. According to the National Park ServicePhysical benefits of hiking include:

Strengthen muscles and bones
Improve your sense of balance
Improve your heart health
Reduce the risk of certain respiratory problems

Kari is also a yogi. “I love yoga,” she told the New York Post. There’s a long list of reasons to do yoga, she 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 in mid-adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who did not. The researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”