Aryna Sabalenka In Workout Gear Says “Movement Is Medicine” 

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka will be the first to admit she doesn’t always enjoy the intense training schedule necessary for a professional athlete—but she never regrets how it makes her feel. Sabalenka, 25, shared a video of herself wearing black shorts and a pink tank top, doing a strength conditioning workout at the gym. “Movement is Medicine for the Body and Soul 🫶👊💪 #moving #is #the #key,” she captioned the post. Here’s how this champion stays fit, strong, and ready for her next match.

1. Açai Bowls For Breakfast

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Sabalenka starts every day by making her bed (she’s a perfectionist who hates mess), before enjoying a delicious açai bowl. "Most of the time I go for an Oakberry bowl; I think it's healthy and a good thing to start your day,” she told Town & Country. "[It has] everything you [want]: protein, carbs, vitamins, fruit. It's like an energy bowl, so I feel ready to go after I have it. It's the perfect snack, or meal."

2. Training and Workouts

Sabalenka’s training consists of tennis practice on the court, fitness training at the gym, and physiotherapy sessions. "I wouldn't say I love training," she told Town & Country. "I'm definitely a hard worker, and I love to work to get better. But my favorite part is definitely the end of the practice when you finished for the day and you've done a lot and you improved… It's a good feeling, when you've done something tough."

3. Athletic Greens

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Sabalenka drinks Athletic Greens every day to fuel her training and workouts. “My trainer Jason Stacy introduced me to AG1 greens,” she told The Strategist. “And if you know Jason, he’s all fun and games until it comes to how I fuel my performance. He takes his research very seriously. I drink this every morning with cold water — shaken, not stirred. With my busy schedule, it’s a great way for me to get all my vitamins and nutrients first thing in the morning, which prepares me for a packed day ahead. We do so much traveling as pro tennis players, it’s hard not to get sick or tired when you’re always a little jet-lagged. I found AG1 really helps keep my health in top shape.”

4. Tequila Lover

Sabalenka loves tequila, but she’s mindful of her alcohol intake. “I’ve always loved tequila, mainly to celebrate tournament wins with my team,” she told The Strategist. “I was introduced to Maestro Dobel’s signature Ace Paloma drink at the Indian Wells Masters tournament, and my partnership with the brand began at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati this year. It’s a great fit because we both share the same passion and dedication to our craft.”

5. Setting Goals

Sabalenka says her goals are the same as any other professional athlete. "I don't like talking about goals and dreams because all of us—I mean, tennis players—have the same goals and dreams and no need to say that!" she told Town & Country. "I just want to focus on myself, no matter what's happening. To be able to fight for every point and make sure I'm getting better as a person and as a player every day."

Belarusian professional tennis player Aryna Sabalenka took some time over the summer for some much-needed rest and relaxation in Mallorca, Spain. Sabalenka, 25, shared pictures of her trip, including ones of her posing in a cheetah print bikini, standing on rocks by the ocean. She also shared a video of herself paddleboarding in the water. “Few days off🤩 #good #recovery #isthekey,” she captioned the post. “Well deserved! Enjoy life! 🙏😎🙋🏻‍♂️🧞‍♂️🎾” a fan commented. How does Sabalenka have the edge over her competition? Here’s how she trains hard—and plays hard.

1. Mind Over Matter

Sabalenka has learned to focus on playing her best, no matter how she feels. “I’ve been really aggressive on court since a very young age,” she says. “And sometimes when you’re not feeling your best, someone from outside could watch your match thinking, like, Oh, my gosh—she’s crushing it, she’s playing amazing, but you’re feeling like, No—the ball is not going the right direction. When you’re just not feeling your best, this thing can just destroy you inside, and you’ll start going crazy, missing a lot for no reason. So it’s really important just to do your job and not care about the feelings—to learn how to play your best when you’re not feeling your best. If the ball is going in, it’s okay for today.”

2. Sharing Her Workouts

Sabalenka shared a typical workout via her social media. “And we start over again 💪👌🤞,” she captioned the post, which shows the following movements:

Knee Tap Toe Squat

Split Stance UL OH Rot Press (Heels Up)

OH Anti Rot 1

OH Anti Rot 2

OH Anti Flex 1

OH Anti Flex 2

Stick T-Spine Rot (Tension)

Kneeling T-Spine Rot (Resisted)

UL Hip Rot

3. Circuit Training

Sabalenka shared a circuit workout via her Instagram:

“Another CIRCUIT for you guys🙂

Open - Activate - Stabilize Hit the Floor, the Pelvic Floor😉

• Rotational Shift to OH Swing X30sec each
• Kneeling Rotational Row X30sec each
• Wall Sit OH MB Swings - Right to Left Hips Alternates X30sec
• Lat Weighted Hip Shifts X30sec
• RFE Heels Up Rot Swings X30sec each
• Breathing Sit up w/ Towel X 30sec
• Wall Sit- OH Swing Wide Base- Center Swing X30sec
• Cable Reverse Woodchop - Standing with Weightshift X 30sec each

Do as many rounds as you like🙂Have fun 😎

4. Balanced Lifestyle

Sabalenka is adamant about living a balanced life. “In the days after I’ve finished a tournament, you definitely need that time to relax,” she says. “Of course, that’s the perfect time to go for dinner and either finish with a drink or have some with dinner. That can create such a fun, amazing atmosphere. I think it’s really important to have that good balance where you’re professional, working hard, but also where you can have those days where you completely forget about the tennis life, switch off, and do something to chill and enjoy.”

5. Steak and Tequila

Sabalenka allows herself to relax with tequila and steak. “It depends on the mood—if I’m not in a good mood, I’ll just go for a shot,” she says. “If I’m in a good mood and just want to enjoy my night, I’ll go for a margarita. I’m pretty good at controlling myself—I’m stopping myself after a couple of shots—but I do like tequila, especially a good one. To the vegetarians who are going to read this, I’m so sorry—but I really love eating steaks.”

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka is sharing some highlights from daily life in a recent social media post. Sabalenka, 26, posted pictures of herself in a variety of different workout outfits, including one selfie where she’s posing in front of the mirror in black pants and a white sweatshirt. “What my days off the court have been looking like recently 😉🫶,” she captioned the post. “Thanks for listening to me,” fellow champion Paula Badosa commented. Sabalenka is always looking for the next challenge—here’s what her health and wellness routine looks like.

1. Daily Routine

Sabalenka spends her day working out and practicing her game. “When I wake up around 8.30 (in the morning), I start taking care of my face first,” she told Gulf News. “I’m getting older, so I need to take care of my face. I enjoy my breakfast the most; that’s the best time of the day for me. Italian and Japanese are my favorites. I go for my tennis practice or do some fitness. Then I will have my lunch and rest. If I have matches in the evening, I will play that or go for another hit, then recovery and dinner.”

2. Volleyball Fun

Sabalenka loves playing volleyball just for fun when she has the time. “Yeah, I enjoy going to the beach to relax,” she told Miami Living. “They have a lot of great beaches there, and playing volleyball on the beach – that’s my favorite activity!”

3. Fighting Every Day

Sabalenka is not complacent about what it takes to win and to keep winning. “Honestly, it doesn’t really matter if you’re No 1 or No 10,” she told Gulf News. “You’re still there on the court fighting for it. You still have to bring your best tennis on the court. After my career, I can probably say that yeah, I was world No. 1; it just sounds cool.”

4. Setting the Bar High

Sabalenka has big plans for the rest of 2024. “I just wanted to show that I’m able to be consistent, and I’m able to win another one,” she told Gulf News. “So compared to last year, it’s a completely different me…The first one is always special because I feel like it’s more emotional. For the second time, it’s just such a relief.”

5. Miami Girl

Sabalenka loves spending time in sunny locations like Miami where she can spend plenty of time outdoors. “The city offers everything you need,” she told Miami Living. “You can have fun, relax, work hard, practice, and they have great courts there. It feels like a paradise to me! With palm trees, always sunny weather, and people in good spirits, it’s an ideal place to recharge after a tough week on the tour.”

Victoria Azarenka is a very successful tennis player. She once held the number one position in 2012 for singles, and has been number one for 51 weeks. She has won 21 WTA titles, and has won singles titles at two Australian Opens. In May, she went to Rome to play. Azarenka shared a video on Instagram of herself warming up at the time. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Victoria Azarenka stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Plays Tennis

Tennis is one of the main ways Azarenka stays in shape. Lee Health reports that the sport has a lot of health benefits. “Tennis utilizes upper, core, and lower body muscles – but it’s also one of the best cardiovascular and aerobic exercises you can do. Playing a few sets increases oxygen flow, circulation, and helps you fight back heart disease. That kind of physical workout also decreases lipids, which helps lower cholesterol.”

2. She Does Lunges

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In her Instagram video, Azarenka is seen doing lunges. ACE Fitness states that lunges have a lot of benefits. “They’re a form of unilateral training, which means you’re working only one limb or side of the body at a time. And unilateral training is a more effective way to build functional strength (than using both legs) because these types of movement mimic other everyday motions, like walking and climbing stairs — and not just to the working leg. Research suggests the strength gains to the nonworking side are about half of the strength gains of the working side.”

3. She Runs

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Azarenka is also seen running in her Instagram video. John Hopkins Medicine states that running can help your mood. “Exercise increases the levels of endocannabinoids in the bloodstream. Unlike endorphins, endocannabinoids can move easily through the cellular barrier separating the bloodstream from the brain, where these mood-improving neuromodulators promote short-term psychoactive effects such as reduced anxiety and feelings of calm.”

4. She Does TRX

Azarenka also shared this video on Instagram of herself working out. In it, she is seen doing TRX exercises. Moorings Park states that TRX has a lot of benefits. “TRX training can be used to improve strength, core stability, balance, and flexibility. This fitness form allows for a full-body workout where resistance can be added or taken away by simply modifying the position of the feet or body.”

5. She Strength Trains

Azarenka likes to strength train to stay in shape. In the previous Instagram video, she is seen doing exercises like deadlifts. The Mayo Clinic reports that strength training exercises have a lot of benefits. “By stressing your bones, strength training can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories.”

Two-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka is having a lot of fun training with team members in a recent social media post. Sabalenka, 26, shared a video of herself wearing blue shorts and a pink sports bra, goofing around with her teammates while lip syncing to audio. “The tiger clique 🫡,” she captioned the fun post. “Best team🔥🙌❤️,” a fan commented. Sabalenka’s career is only going from strength to strength—here’s how she stays fit and focused.

1. Tennis Dreams

Sabalenka always knew she wanted to be the best. “I really only started thinking I might become a professional when I was 15 or 16, when I started playing small tournaments,” she told Vogue. “But when I was a kid, I just really liked to compete—I liked to be the best in the practice. I don’t know—I guess it’s just the way I was made.”

2. Partnership With OAKBERRY

Sabalenka recently partnered with OAKBERRY to create her own açaí bowl. "It's the perfect partnership for me,” she told Sports Illustrated. “I've always taken care of how I feed my body, and I'm crazy about sweets. For me, this is a healthy snack, and it's like a whole meal because you can put everything you need in that bowl. It's really cool and a perfect fit because it's healthy and gives you a lot of energy. It's important for me to have a partnership where I can come up with my own signature stuff. This bowl is full of stuff I really like, and the design is beautiful, and the name is awesome. It's something I'm really excited."

3. Shoulder Recovery

Sabalenka is well on her way to recovery after injuring her shoulder. "Finally, I'm really happy to say that this injury is behind already and is in the past,” she told Sports Illustrated. “I would definitely say that the first two tournaments after the injury, I was kind of struggling with the fear of getting injured again. But I don't know; something just clicked in Cincinnati, and I'm really happy about that. I kind of just let it go. Now, I feel protected and safe with the shoulder. I'm super happy that it's in the past. But now it's part of my routine to keep doing all the rehab exercises to make sure my shoulder is strong."

4. Building a Brand

Sabalenka is learning how to build for success off the court as well as on. “It’s about building a brand, making smart decisions and planning for the future,” she told Forbes. “As I gained more experience and started seeing the bigger picture, I knew I needed to be involved in decisions that would impact my long-term success, both on and off the court.”

5. Team Spirit

Sabalenka is grateful to her team for the constant support and guidance. “I would call them my family,” she told The New York Times. “They’ve been there for me no matter what. I had so many tough life situations, and they were there for me, supporting me and doing everything for me. I’m trying to pay them back the same way. I’m always there for them. Whatever they need, I’m happy to help them.”