Jena Sims Koepka Shares Swimsuit Photo Saying "Thank You!"

Jena Sims Koepka is a lot of things. She’s a former pageant contestant. She has her own charity, Pageant Of Hope. She’s a fashion designer. And she’s a model, who recently won Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Search. Koepka shared a new reel on Instagram celebrating her achievement. In them, she is seen in different swimsuits, including a black one with the word “Rookie” on it. Koepka captioned the post, “Thank YOU for the votes, the support, the reshares, even the hate. It all counted 💙 WE DID IT BABY!!! Beyond honored to be named one of the first rookies for the 60th anniversary issue of @si_swimsuit alongside my fellow Swim Search winners.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jena Sims Koepka stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Weight Trains

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Koepka shared some of her favorite workouts in an interview with FOX News. She says that she likes to weight train to help her stay in shape. “I want loud music, heavy weights,” Koepka explained. “For my body type, I like to lift weights because I don’t need to do a lot of cardio. I find that lifting weights has been the most beneficial."

2. She Takes Fitness Classes

Koepka tells FOX News that she also likes to take fitness classes to help her stay in shape. "My favorite type of workout is F45. It’s just a 45-minute class. And I think I like it so much because they play amazing music and it’s so loud. I’m not a calm, soothing Pilates, yoga princess. I’m like, ‘Scream at me.’ I want to be dripping sweat.”

3. She Works Hard

Koepka tells FOX News that she works hard, despite what others might think. "I think the biggest misconception is that I don’t work," she said. "And that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s funny, I have some people telling me, ‘You need to just subdue yourself…’ And then I have other people going, ‘She doesn’t work, she just wants to spend his money.’ And I’m like, ‘Y’all have no idea.’ I’ve been working hard. I’ve supported myself as an actress in LA for all of my 20s. I’ve probably shot over 200 TV commercials since moving to Florida. I work as an influencer on Instagram. I know people might not consider that to be a job, ‘cause I don’t sit behind a desk all day. But it's a job. I make great money."

4. She Skis

Koepka spends a lot of time outside. One thing she does to stay in shape is going skiing. Koepka shared these photos on Instagram of herself, her husband, and his brother skiing in Big Sky. The Canadian Ski Association states, “It’s well documented that skiing and snowboarding benefits cardiovascular health, overall fitness, strength, coordination, balance and more. Regardless of your health and fitness goals, strapping on a pair of skis or a snowboard is sure to fulfill some of them. Due to the versatility of skiing and snowboarding, it can encompass the benefits of a cardio workout, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) session, and strength training session, all in one fun activity.”

5. She Wants To Help Others

Through her organization, Pageant Of Hope, Koepka seeks to empower other women who compete in pageants. "When you lose a pageant, you feel like a failure,” she tells FOX News. “And then when you win a pageant, you’re on top of the world. So I created a pageant where there aren’t any losers. Everyone leaves a winner… I’ve been touched by how excited these kids get when they’re crowned. And when we do our mini makeovers, we teach self-confidence, inner beauty. But we also make them feel beautiful on the outside as well. Everyone deserves to feel beautiful. And you can see them come out of their shells. Their postures change. They’re striking poses at the end of the day."

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, the actress, model and wife of Brooks Koepka, is spending time in beautiful Islamorada, Florida with some friends. Naturally, she’s making sure to go to the beach, and posted some new photos on Instagram. In them, Sims posed with her friends and some pool toys on the shore. She captioned the post, “​​If you had that @lisafrank binder, it’s probably time for an eye cream.” "So cute," commented one fan. 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 Skis

Sims does a lot of outdoor activities. While she mostly spends time in the sun, she also spends time in the cold. Sims loves to go skiing. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself and her husband, golfer Brooks Koepa, skiing in Big Sky, Montana. Sims captioned the post, “I love you snow much.”

2. She Goes Swimming

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Sims loves to go swimming. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself at the beach or by the pool. She posted this photo of herself wading in a hotel pool, captioning it, “Seas and greetings.” She also posted these photos of herself at the beach in Hawaii, captioning it, “Here today, gone to Maui.” “Water is significantly denser than air — by almost 800 times. That means you can build muscle strength as you move through water. One study found that a long-term water exercise program was actually more effective than working out on land to build muscle strength,” says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Rides Jet-Skis

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When Sims goes to the beach, she doesn’t just go swimming. She is also a fan of jet-ski riding. Sims posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself riding a jet-ski with her friend. Sims captioned the post, “Monkey sea, monkey doo.”

4. She Hikes

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Another outdoor activity Sims loves to do is go for a hike. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself hiking in Hawaii. She captioned it, “Cause I’m an island boy.” “It’s always a good idea to bring along some water and even a snack when heading out, even for shorter hikes. Don’t let yourself get so distracted by the beautiful sights around you that you forget to drink fluids and become dehydrated. Drink at least 7–10 ounces of water every 20 minutes, even when the weather is cold,” says ACE Fitness.

5. She Horseback Rides

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Sims loves to go horseback riding. She posted this set of photos of herself going for a ride on Castlerock Beach. She captioned the post, “Listens to Lil Nas X once.” She referenced the rapper’s hit song “Old Town Road.” “​​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,” says the American Heart Association.

Jena Sims is one step closer to becoming a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition model. The wife of PGA star Brooks Koepka shows off her incredible figure in some new modeling photos in one of her latest social media posts. “My journey with @si_swimsuit began in the late 90s when I saw Tyra on the cover in that iconic polka dotted bikini. It was my earliest memory of what true beauty felt like,” she wrote in the caption. “SI Swimsuit is not about the body, but WHO’s in that body. I’m touched beyond belief to be one step closer to my biggest dream in life, thanks to @theswimfluencenetwork Swim Search. This community of badass women had already changed my life for the better, so I can’t wait to see what the next steps hold! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this incredible group of 12 women to advance, @mj_day and the entire SI team.” How does the swimwear designer and model keep herself 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 Doesn’t Starve Herself

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Jena eats healthy most of the time but refuses to starve herself. After a troll ordered her to “go eat a cheeseburger,” she did just that. “Not so rare footage of me eating a cheeseburger,” she captioned an Instagram story of herself chowing down. In one Instagram Q&A she added that she and her man “get down on McDonalds.”

2. She Does HIIT Workouts

Jena trains with Olivia Figueroa, a Florida based trainer. “I try to do 3x per week,” she told a fan during a Q&A. Figuero’s Instagram page is filled with photos of herself training with clients, mostly doing HIIT style, strength training workouts. There is lots of Research backing up the benefits of HIIT workouts, including body fat reduction, improved cardiovascular function, and mental health. It is also time effective.

3. She Skis

Jena also loves traveling from her home in Florida to the mountains so she can ski. “I love you snow much,” she captioned this photo taken from a ski trip with Brooks in Big Sky, Montana. Research has linked downhill skiing to a number of health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress and the occurrence of memory deficits declines.

4. She Swims

You can often find Jena taking a swim in the ocean. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

5. She Refuses to Give Up Her Life

Jena stays true to herself. “I didn’t give up my life and my friends just because I married someone who is an athlete,” Sims said in an interview. “These girls just quit their jobs immediately and travel full-time. That is probably 90% of the women on tour, which if that’s your journey, ‘You go, girl’. I have no judgment of that. It just wasn’t the path I was going to take for myself.”

6. She Cheats

Jena has a go-to sweet cheat meal: Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The bio on Jena’s website, reads: “One of her hidden talents is the ability to eat an entire box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts in one sitting."

Caitlin Clark is a superstar in women’s basketball. She first made waves in the 2023 and 2024 NCAA Tournament, as a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes team. Clark was the Division 1 leader in points and three-points, and broke a record in assists. Clark was the first pick in the WNBA draft, and currently plays for the Indiana Fever. She and her teammate, Lexi Hull, had a lake day, and Katie Lou Samuelson shared a photo of the two on her Instagram story. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Caitlin Clark stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Plays Basketball

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Naturally, basketball is the main way Clark stays in shape. Fitness Advisory states that the sport can strengthen your body. “Basketball requires you to jump while playing, as well as running back and forth multiple times. In a basketball game, you rely on your body positioning and the ability to maintain that position when an opponent is pushing against you. This is why playing basketball can strengthen all parts of your body, especially your core muscles, neck, lower back, and arms.”

2. She Swims

As you can see from the Instagram story, Clark likes to swim to stay in shape. Swimming.org states that the activity has a lot of benefits. “Swimming uses all the muscles in the body so whether you swim a gentle breaststroke or hammer butterfly, you will get a full body workout. Plus, exercising in water makes your body work harder so 30 minutes in a pool is worth 45 minutes of the same activity on land.”

2. She Plays Golf

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Clark loves to play golf. She talked about how she got into the sport and what she likes about it to Golf Digest. “Our coaches were like, ‘You need to get away from the gym,’ even though that’s really hard for me to do sometimes. I still want to be active and do something, so I’m going to go to the golf course. You can clear your mind, do something you really love, and have the peace and quiet of just your friends around or even just yourself. I love being able to escape reality for a little bit.”

4. She’s Working On Herself

Clark tells Golf Digest that she wants to get tougher in her sports. “Something I can always improve on is my mental toughness. You have one bad shot on the golf course or on the basketball court, you gotta move on to the next. Obviously in basketball, I have four other girls on the court with me that I can lean on if I’m not having a good day or shooting well. If I’m on the golf course, it’s all on me. You have to accept that not every day is gonna be great for you. That’s helped me by translating that to basketball.”

5. She’s Grateful

Clark is extremely grateful to the fans that supported her during the NCAA, and made sure to thank the fans after a game. “I think the people that have made it the most special, obviously my teammates, my coaches,” Clark said. “But it isn’t what it is without all of you I mean that and I thank you. This is special. I don’t know if you guys realize what you’re doing for women’s basketball and women’s sports in general, but you’re changing it. You’re helping us change it.”