Jena Sims In Workout Gear Says “Sports Illustrated, Still a Dream”

Model and actress Jena Sims is still overwhelmed by the positive response to her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot. Sims, 35, shared a video reel of her experience for the iconic magazine, including a moment where she’s posing in green shorts and a pink sports bra for a mirror selfie. “@si_swimsuit, still a dream. Thank you @mj_day 💜,” she captioned the post. Here’s how the entrepreneur feels about shooting SI just four months postpartum.

1. Postpartum Sports Illustrated

Sims was just four months postpartum when she shot her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photos. “As soon as I was cleared to, I started eating really clean and working out,” she told . I didn’t kill myself over it. I was breastfeeding and recovering from a C-section and when they gave me a firm date. I was like, ‘It’s go time,'” she told The Post. “I woke up every day before Crew and worked out six days a week.”

2. Dream Closet

Sims has a wine fridge in her closet. “If I have girlfriends over, they’re like, ‘let’s just go hang out in your closet,’” she told Sports Illustrated. “I used to live in L.A. and I loved my old apartment in L.A. I had like brown carpet and like popcorn ceiling. I just loved that. And I get a little taste of that space in my closet. It’s just, it’s exactly me. I can just sit in there. Sometimes I just sit on the floor and drink wine and like scroll TikTok.”

3. Pregnancy Pride

Sims is proud she hit the runway while pregnant. “Being pregnant, I released that control and owned my body,” she told Jupiter Magazine. “I have never felt more empowered and prouder of myself. Physically, I was working hard in other ways—like growing another human’s organs! I also loved that I was never alone on the runway; I had my son with me every step of the way. I can’t wait to embarrass him one day with my runway video footage!”

4. Motherhood and Ambition

Sims says motherhood only made her more ambitious. “You are allowed to pursue your dreams before, during, and after pregnancy,” she told Jupiter Magazine. “For me, motherhood fuels ambition. The message I want to convey is the same as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: All bodies are swimsuit bodies.”

5. Support From Brooks Koepka

Sims’ husband Brooks Koepka was supportive of his wife as she prepared for the shoot. “I sat him down and said this is going to be the equivalent of me training for a major golf tournament and it kind of resonated with him,” she told The Post. “He really stepped up. At that time there weren’t any major tournaments coming up for him. If I had a workout and Crew wasn’t asleep he would take care of Crew and just completely worked his schedule around mine, which is what I do for him when he’s training for something. It was so seamless.”

Jena Sims, a successful model and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie for 2024, is gearing up for a major photoshoot by focusing on her fitness. Recently, she shared some behind-the-scenes moments on her Instagram story, where she was seen working out with fellow model Sixtine Royer and fitness expert Denise Austin. Dressed in black workout gear, Sims appeared focused and motivated. Her training routine is part of her preparation to maintain her stunning physique, and she’s using a variety of exercises to ensure she’s at her best for the shoot. Sims proves that even at the top of her game, she’s still putting in the work to stay fit and confident.

1. She Works With A Trainer

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As you can see from her Instagram story, Sims is seen working with a trainer. ACE Fitness states that personal training has a lot of health benefits. “Most of us work harder in the presence of others. Having a trainer by your side can provide the encouragement, energy and motivation you need to jumpstart your routine. A trainer can also help you set goals, create a plan to accomplish them and celebrate the day you reach them.”

2. She Does Hip Thrusts

Sims shared some of her favorite workouts in this Instagram video. One thing she is seen doing is hip thrusts. Sims captioned the post, “Let’s build-a-booty 🧸🍑 in the gym 💪🏼” Gymless states that hip thrusts are very effective. “Hip thrusts are a controlled and powerful movement, mainly focusing on the glutes, hamstrings, lower back, and core. This exercise is vital for developing a stronger posterior chain, contributing to improved athletic performance, alleviating lower back pain, and enhancing overall physique. Considering that about 65 million Americans experience some form of back pain, hip thrusts are a great exercise to include in your routine.”

3. She Does Lunges

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Sims is also seen doing lunges in the previous Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that lunges are very effective. “If you're doing front and back lunges, you’ll primarily be working the gluteus maximus, adductors, and quadriceps. Side lunges will work the gluteus medius more. And if you’re taking bigger steps forward and back, you’ll use more of the glute muscles, while smaller steps will target the quadriceps more.”

4. She Does Squats

Sims also likes to do squats to stay in shape. She is seen doing them in this Instagram video. Squats have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic states, “Squats target and strengthen your thighs, hips and butt. Why does that matter? A strong lower body is important for athletes, yes, but not just for athletes. Your lower body fuels your ability to walk, run, jump … everything, really. It also generates power for upper-body movements and all kinds of other activities.”

5. She Ignores The Negativity

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Sims opened up about being in the spotlight in an interview with The New York Post. She says that she has learned to ignore what people say about her. “I always tell myself, you can be the ripest, juiciest peach and there’s always going to be someone who doesn’t like peaches. There’ll always be people who will be like, ‘get a job,’ or ‘stop spending your husband’s money’ or ‘wow it’s a shame you don’t have any of your own hobbies or talent.’ ”

Jena Sims is no stranger to posting stunning photos on Instagram, and that goes double for when she’s on vacation. The actress and partner of former world number one professional golfer Brooks Koepka enjoyed a trip to Maui, and posed in a green bathing suit overlooking the ocean. She captioned the photo, “Here today, gone to Maui.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jena Sims stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Gets Outside

Sims is constantly seen going outside. She lives in sunny Florida, which is home to amazing beaches, nature trails, and great weather. Sims posts a lot of photos of herself enjoying the great outdoors on her social media. Going outside isn’t just a good way to get Vitamin D and get moving, it also can have benefits for your mental health. According to WebMD, going to the beach can improve your mood, and reduce your stress. “Time on the beach increases your self-esteem and promotes relaxation. People with attention deficit disorder can feel calmer at the beach. Walking along the shoreline can make you feel less isolated and happier.”

2. She Skis

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Sims doesn’t just enjoy the sun, she also enjoys the snow and the cold. Sims and her fiance, Brooks Koepa, like to go skiing together. She posted a photo of the two of them on the slopes in Big Sky, Montana. She captioned the photo, “I love you snow much.”

3. She Jet Skis

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Sims is also a fan of going jet skiing with friends. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself and a friend riding the waves on a jet ski. She captioned the photo, “Monkey sea, monkey do.”

4. She Swims

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Sims doesn’t just love to visit the ocean, and go jet skiing in it, she also doesn't mind going for a dip. She also loves to have days where she goes to the pool for a swim. Sims has posted several photos on Instagram of herself enjoying time in the water.

5. She Still Does Some Gymnastics

Sims revealed on Instagram that she used to do gymnastics as a child, and she still makes time to do some flips as an adult. Sims posted this impressive photo of herself doing a backflip off of a boat into the clear blue ocean. She captioned the photo, “My old gymnastics coach would be proud.”

Jena Sims posts a lot of swimsuit photos on her Instagram. With Sims having a new swimwear line out, she naturally had to model some of her pieces. Sims, who is married to professional golfer Brooks Koepka, shared a new video on Instagram of herself modeling different suits. She captioned the post, “Color me proud.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jena Sims stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She is More Fearless Now

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Sims does a lot of different things, including acting. She tells Iconvsicon.com that acting has helped with her confidence and self-esteem. “I am more fearless now,” she explains. “I used to be really intimidated by the audition process. I always believed in myself, but it took booking those roles to really believe in myself.”

2. She’s Charitable

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Sims is extremely charitable. She has her own organization, and helps with other causes. She tells Iconvsicon.com that charity work helps ground her. “I do a lot of charity work, so that keeps me really humble and grounded,” she says. “I have always been super driven and believed in myself.”

3. She Swims

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Sims spends a lot of time at the beach. She loves to go swimming as a way of staying in shape. Sims posted this photo on Instagram of herself climbing out of the ocean in Highborne Cay, Bahamas. She captioned the post, “Y’all know I wouldn’t leave here without posting a booty pic.” Sims also posted this photo of herself swimming with sharks. She captioned it, “This time I lived to tell about it.”

4. She Rides Jet-Skis

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Swimming isn’t the only water exercise Sims likes to do to stay in shape. She also likes to ride jet-skis. She shared this set of photos of herself and a friend riding a jet-ski in the water on Instagram. Sims captioned the post, “Monkey sea. Monkey doo.”

5. She Horseback Rides

Sims does a lot of outdoor activities to keep herself in shape. One thing she likes to do is ride horses. She shared these photos on Instagram from a trip to Castlerock Beach. In them, Sims is seen riding on the shore. Sims captioned the post, “Listens to Lil Nas X once.”