Amanda Nunes in Two-Piece Workout Gear Poses for Gym Selfie

Amanda Nunes is one of the most successful female MMA fighters out there. She recently hit the gym for a training session. She shared a photo on Instagram of herself and her trainer. Nunes was seen in black workout gear. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Amanda Nunes stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Runs

One thing Nunes likes to do to stay in shape is going for runs. She shared this video on Instagram of herself running with cows. Valley Oaks states that running has a lot of health benefits. “Running has a wide variety of health benefits like improving blood pressure, building heart muscles, and strengthening bones. Beyond the physical benefits, running is also proven to positively impact your mental health.”

2. She Horseback Rides

Nunes likes to go horseback riding to stay in shape. Nunes shared these photos and a video on Instagram of herself and her wife going riding. The American Heart Association states that riding has a lot of health benefits. “One of the benefits of regular exercise is lowered blood pressure; horseback riding is exercise. Lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of heart disease. Plus just being around animals has been shown to do that as well.”

3. She Swims

Nunes likes to swim to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Nunes shared this photo of herself and her wife in the pool. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Matthew Crowe tells The Mayo Clinic that swimming has a lot of health benefits. "Swimmers need strong legs and need strong arms. But what really protects people from injuries are core muscles ― the abs, the lower back muscles and all the muscles around the shoulder blades that are stabilizing the shoulder blade to prevent injury."

4. She Strength Trains

Nunes likes to strength train to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself balancing on a disc while doing squats with a barbell. Nunes captioned the post, “Don’t do this if you don’t have good balance.” The Mayo Clinic states that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls.”

5. She Works With A Trainer

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As you can see in her Instagram story, Nunes likes to work with a trainer. In this video, she is seen doing exercises with a band with the support of her trainer. ACE Fitness states that personal training has a lot of benefits, including helping people work out on a consistent basis. “A trainer can hold you accountable and help you overcome all the excuses you might use to avoid your commitment to exercise. It’s a lot harder to skip the gym when you know someone is waiting for you.”

MMA and UFC fighter Amanda Nunes is displaying the self-confidence that led her to a stellar fighting career. Nunes, 35, shared a picture of herself posing against a green screen in UFC shorts and a tank top, looking tough and ready to fight. “I can do anything!” she captioned the post. Nunes has earned her reputation as one of the most skilled fighters in MMA—here’s how she stays fit and strong for whatever is next.

1. Home Gym

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Nunes’s training gym is an extension of her home. “I'm in a new place, too, so make everything easy,” she tells Laura Sanko on One on One. “Upstairs, I have a place to rest. I don't need to go back home, drive home, and then go back to the gym. So when I'm done with my training in the morning, I stay in my studio upstairs. I have a very nice setup with the kitchen, and living room for rest. Reagan's playground, too. So we have a pretty comfortable gym to stay right after training, get rest, and jump in the next class, you know.”

2. Weight Training Sessions

Nunes’ workout is heavily focused on weight training. “Before beginning strength training, consider warming up with brisk walking or another aerobic activity for five or 10 minutes,” the Mayo Clinic advises. “Cold muscles are more prone to injury than are warm muscles. Choose a weight or resistance level heavy enough to tire your muscles after about 12 to 15 repetitions. When you can easily do more repetitions of a certain exercise, gradually increase the weight or resistance.”

3. New Training Camp

Nunes’ camp is different now she is no longer working with her old team at ATT [American Top Team]. “I’m grateful for everything I did with them, they helped me a lot,” she tells Sanko. “We did great things. But I want to do it on my own now. My training has been great… We've been walking. And the new [coach] is the jiu jitsu coach. He's a fighter too. So that was an easy introduction to my camp too, and amazing. I pretty much keep the same kind of schedule that I used to have when I became a champion. When I become a double champion, of course, I just put in more things, new things, and change a couple of things, but no injuries at all.”

4. Pool Time

Nunes’ social media shows her frequently hitting the pool with her family. “As cardiovascular exercises go, swimming offers a little less wear and tear on the body than other options,” exercise physiologist Christopher Travers, MS, tells Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials. “It’s a good choice for just about anyone. When you swim, you’re getting better aerobic capacity, and you’re working your muscles because you’re working against the resistance of the water.”

5. Horseback Riding

Nunes enjoys horseback riding (she really is good at everything). “Recreational horseback riders report a significantly higher sense of physical and emotional well-being and happiness than people who don’t enjoy the companionship of animals,” says the American Heart Association. “More than 80% of riders claim that horseback riding created feelings of relaxation and happiness.”