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Genevieve

Padalecki

For the actress, lifestyle

blogger, and mom of three

kiddos, two dogs, and

eight chickens (!!), moving

on the reg is a must—even

if she’s just gardening or

taking a walk with her tots

in tow. It ’s this down-to -

earth, realistic attitude

that makes Gen, 38, a feed

fave of 1.1 million followers.

@NOWANDGEN

#FITFAM

Covering

Ground

This Austin, Texas,

mama and IRL

Insta inspo shares

how she stays well

with a young fam.

1. Seek Out a Squad
   Years of playing competi-
   tive soccer taught Padalecki
   the power of teamwork—so
   much so that she works out
   with a buddy when she can,
   to remain accountable and
   reach her goals.


2. Switch It Up
   To stay excited about exer-
   cising, she loves to try new
   classes that focus on
   different fitness methods.
   It leaves her feeling sore—
   and accomplished.


3. Take a Different Path
   Being in nature is key for
   Padalecki, who often
   treats the outdoors as her
   gym. “Following routes
   and observing my sur-
   roundings allows me to
   clear my mind and develop
   fresh perspectives.”


4. Redefine Balance
   Rather than separating
   parts of her life, she tries
   to blend them, by, say,
   running with a pal and
   chatting on the way. And
   when such moments aren’t
   doable? “Be forgiving—
   you can’t always be and
   do everything at once.”