Garbiñe Muguruza in Workout Gear Says Hi From Sardinia

Garbiñe Muguruza is a former tennis player. She was ranked number one in women’s tennis and ten in doubles. Muguruza recently arrived in Sardinia for an event. She shared a photo of herself on a hotel tennis court on Instagram. Murguruza captioned the post, “Soon with me @luxtennis family in @belmondhotelromazzino, can't wait!!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Garbiñe Muguruza stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Plays Tennis

Muguruza might no longer play professional tennis, but she’s still playing the sport. She shared these photos of herself on the court on Instagram. Muguruza captioned the post, “Tennis weekend at home.” She also shared this video of herself and her partner playing together, captioning it, “Couples’ tennis be like.”

2. She Swims

Muguruza likes to swim to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Muguruza shared these photos of herself swimming in Portofino, Italy, captioning them, “Il dolce far niente.” She is also seen in the water in the first set of photos in this post. Muguruza captioned that post, “Thank you Mauritius!”

3. She Strength Trains

Muguruza does a lot of different things to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself working out. In it, she is seen doing strength training exercises like flipping a tire, and curls with a weight. Muguruza captioned the post, “On today’s schedule.” According to The Mayo Clinic, 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. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

4. She Does TRX

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Muguruza is also seen doing TRX workouts in her Instagram video. Moorings Park reports 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…Any muscle in the body can benefit from TRX as this is a total body workout. Your arms, legs, core, and back are all used as your body is being held up by your strength. Furthermore, TRX is known to burn fat, build muscle, and improve flexibility.”

5. She Does Agility Workouts

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Muguruza is also seen doing agility training in her Instagram video. Join Dream says that there are a lot of benefits to agility training. “Speed and agility training helps strengthen your mind-body connection by muscle memory. Many speed and agility drills require fast-twitch movements, which in turn becomes habit forming. This is another reason why speed and agility training programs are important, as athletes are able to take what they have practiced and directly apply it to their play on the field.”

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.”

Croatian tennis player Donna Vekic may have been knocked out of Wimbledon but based on her recent social media posts, she’s still in high spirits (she went on vacation, and well-deserved). Vekic, 28, previously shared a picture of herself wearing black pants and a matching long-sleeved shirt, sitting on the grass while holding a tennis racket. “Hello you 🌱🫶🏻,” she captioned the post. What’s next for the athlete? Here’s what her diet and wellness regimen looks like.

1. Plant-Based Food

Vekic enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes. “Nutrition is very important—up to 70 percent of helping you play your best—but we can also get away with taking a few liberties here and there,” she told Tennis.com. “It all comes down to timing, and when you’re eating right. I really like @deliciouslyella, who posts about plant-based living. I’m not vegan, but I love her recipes and products.”

2. Working With Nutritionist

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Vekic works with professionals to make sure she is getting all the nutrients she needs. “I started working with a nutritionist in the last off-season, so I had a set meal plan, but it’s a bit trickier to follow it when I’m on the road,” she told Tennis.com. “I have to eat a lot in restaurants, which can make it harder to plan ahead, as opposed to when I’m able to cook at home. I try to eat about two hours before a match, but if the match before mine goes longer than planned, I will have a small snack, like an energy bar or a banana. Afterward, I try not to eat carbs for dinner, and I try to eat my dinner early because I think it helps me sleep better.”

3. Post-Match Routine

Vekic focuses on recovery after matches. “My post-match routine will change quite dramatically depending on if I win or lose,” she told Metro UK. “If I get knocked out, I usually just rush to the locker room, shower and get out as fast as possible. Hopefully I’ll win on Tuesday and then it’s the usual bike, stretching, ice bath and having a bit of food somewhere in between as well as media duties. Providing I don’t finish too late, I’ll take my team out for a nice dinner but if not then it’s usually straight to bed.”

4. Grand Slam Meal

Vekic loves cooking her mother’s famous lasagne, and knows exactly what her ultimate post Grand-Slam meal would be. “I would probably have a drink first, and then order a burger, followed by a Nutella pizza for dessert,” she told Tennis.com.

5. Proud Of Her Work

Vekic had a rough time overcoming injuries. “Those couple of years were very tough. I didn’t think I was ever going to come back to the level that I even had last year,” she told AP. “So this now, reaching my best result ever at a Slam, I’m really proud of myself, of the work that I’ve done, of the work that my team has done. I’m very thankful to them for believing in me when I didn’t.”

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.”