On screen, Black Panther [1] star Danai Gurira is the general of the Dora Milaje [2], the fierce, special forces female warriors of Wakanda. Danai's on-camera strength comes from her real-life regimented workout routine, and you're going to want to take notes for this holiday season.
"For me, personally, I work out to relieve stress, focus, and stay in shape. It's something that I have to do several times a week," the Reebok brand partner [3] said. With a busy schedule, it's can be hard to fit in a workout, but Danai said she has to make herself a priority.
If you feel like you're the only one who struggles with sticking to a routine during the holidays, you're not alone. Danai explained that it can be hard to stay focused on her routines, but she reminds herself, "It's about overall well-being." If she has a trip, Danai said she'll travel with equipment. (Fun fact: When she was training for Black Panther [5], she brought her wooden spear to Mexico and trained on the beach.) You may not be training for an action film, but you can still pack small equipment like a TRX [6] and resistance band [7] for your workouts.
To keep your workouts from feeling like a chore, Danai said, "Figure out how to prioritize it and make it fun by maybe involving a family member or a friend [8]."