Mackenzie Dern is throwing punches – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the MMA fighter shows off her moves and her fit figure in a two-piece exercise set while fighting. The photos were shared by Jaxxon Podcast. “The BEST!” commented a follower. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
Restarting Her Body After Pregnancy
Mackenzie became a mom in 2019, which changed her body. “My pregnancy kind of restarted my whole body,” she told the New York Post. “I had a really high fat percentage before I got pregnant. And then breastfeeding and Moa getting [bigger] inside of me, she took a lot of my body fat. I lost a lot of muscle during my pregnancy,” she continued. However, she maintains she was able to reprogram her diet, and “was almost able to start from zero again,” she continued. “I’m getting muscle, I’m working my strength training, and I’m keeping my body fat low. I’m in a way better place now, thankfully.”
Surfing
Mackenzie described her ideal day to the New York Post. “Wake up. Go surf then after get a tan. Just relax on the beach tanning. I like to just lay in the sun,” she said. According to the Australian government’s Better Health, surfing provides many health benefits including cardiovascular fitness from paddling, shoulder and back strength, which also strengthens from the paddling, and leg and core strength. “Once you’re standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up,” they say.
Functional Training
Mackenzie is a fan of functional training. “I dedicated myself 100 percent, but my training was different than before,” Mackenzie told Women’s Health about her new and improved post-pregnancy approach to fitness. “I did more functional training, foc
Strict Diet
ShutterstockMackenzie’s diet is super strict. “I can tell you 10,000 excuses but I really believe what happened with my weight was way back months ago in my last fight. I think it’s my diet, I need to get my diet right,” she explained at a UFC 224 post fight press conference after failing to make weight. Sushi and Brazilian barbecue are two of her favorite meals, she told the New York Post.
Jump Roping
Mackenzie enjoys jump roping. “One step closer everyday! One more battle coming! Always believe in yourself! Be your biggest supporter! No one else can do the work for you, it’s your dream, it’s your hard work! “ she added in a motivational caption. “Not only can the repetitive movement of skipping rope elevate your heart rate, work muscles in the arms and legs and burn calories, it may even provide a quick jolt of joy,” says Nike.
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