Bodybuilding icon Chris Bumstead’s partner Courtney King is embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Recently, she shared a significant milestone: her first solo drive since giving birth. This update comes shortly after she returned to the gym, marking another step in reclaiming her routine.

Since welcoming their daughter Bradley Shay Bumstead in April, the couple has adapted to their new life with a newborn. The early weeks have been particularly intense, with Bradley undergoing minor surgery as well as battling a respiratory virus that gave the budding parents a big scare. Thankfully, the baby is now recovering well, according to King.

In the latest Instagram story post, King shared her excitement about venturing out alone. She captioned a photo of the car’s dashboard and recounted the moments before stepping into the hospital while going into labor. “The last time I was in the car was 5 weeks ago when I was in the backseat making primal noises on all fours,” she recalled.

This humorous yet raw reflection highlights the intensity of her recent journey into motherhood. King continued, “First time out driving solo in over 5 weeks, and holy wow do I need this.” Her words resonate with many new parents, who understand the importance of small moments of independence amidst the demands of caring for a newborn.

Although the five-time Mr. Olympia has already returned to his professional commitments. After working hard for a long time, the reigning champ finally made his dream come true by opening a gym. Chris Bumstead launched the gym over Memorial Day weekend. However, King’s primary focus was on their daughter. Now, as she returned to her normal routine and started working out in the gym, she posted an update for fans.

Courtney King makes a comeback at the gym

Courtney King had her first gym session in months after taking a break due to her pregnancy. Although she continued training during her pregnancy, she had to stop as it progressed and even past her expected delivery date. In a social media post, she shared, “First time getting in any real deal movement… I’ve went on three 10 min short walks with my dog.”

The former Bikini Olympia also mentioned, “This is my first time on the treadmill. I am not looking to ‘lose weight’ or ‘snap back’ whatsoever… This movement is more for mental sanity.” King explained that she wanted to give her body time to heal after giving birth to her daughter. She also revealed that it had been almost five weeks since she last left the house, so walking on the treadmill in her garage felt like a treat. “What I really can’t wait for is to lift some WEIGHTS!!!!” she added eagerly.

According to Chris Bumstead, King was thrilled to start working out again and return to her normal life. After such a long break, she is now anticipating enjoying her gym sessions and driving even more.