Maria Sakkari in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "A Workout"

The Greek pro tennis player, Maria Sakkari, has worked her way to the top, ranking among the best in the world. She said on Instagram, translated to english, “a workout through her lens@olympiakrasagaki.” As she shares her workouts and health tips online, we can all learn a thing or two from Maria‘s dedication to her goals and overall well-being. Here are some tips and tricks that she uses to stay fit.

1. She hits the gym

She does box jumps, weight training, medicine ball, and more. “I think it’s my working spirit, and it's actually one thing I like,” she said. “I like to spend time in the gym, just to feel like I'm actually working really hard. That gives me a lot of confidence. Sakkari said on Instagram, “tag someone who you know would crush this workout”, leaving followers joking that there would be no one else able to complete such a physically demanding task.

2. She plays tennis

She practices often, so she can bring her A game to the court. “Whenever I feel good with my body then I know that I can play well and I can actually compete the right way,” she said. She said on Instagram, “so proud to represent #TeamHellas and start with a win at the @olympics 💪 Pame! 📷 ITF images via Dubreuil/Kopatsch/Zimmer @itftennis.”

3. She indulges on occasion

She splurges on fun foods, like this video on Instagram of her chowing down on a massive croissant captioned, “Surprise… 🤭🥐.” According to Northwestern Medicine, “research shows that after a cheat meal, the body increases its metabolism, causing you to burn calories faster. This is caused by increased levels of leptin, a hormone secreted by fat cells and responsible for maintaining energy balance in the body.”

4. She enjoys running

While on the go, she came to Instagram to say, “just like home @bulgarihotels.” She’s not the biggest fan of long distance running, but loves a sprint. “The gym is probably one of my hobbies…it’s something I really enjoy. I hate running long distances, but I really like lifting, sprints…I basically like everything except long distance running,” she said.

5. She enjoys traveling

She travels the world, as seen in this Instagram post of her with a koala that’s captioned, “fun week with the Greek team in Sydney for the @unitedcuptennis! Huge thanks to all the fans and the Greek community of Sydney for the support! Next up Melbourne 🇬🇷🤩 #TeamHellas.” According to Lee Health, “traveling for pleasure can contribute to subjective well-being because people have more opportunities to detach from their work environment, to experience new things, and to control what they want to do during vacations,” says Paul Simeone, Ph.D., Vice President and Medical Director of Behavioral Health with Lee Health. “There’s ample research to support that positive travel experiences can make a person healthier, can strengthen their relationships, and benefits their overall wellness.”

Jena Sims Koepka is working on her core – in her exercise clothes. In a new social media post the golf wife shows off her strength and amazing body during an exercise circuit. “Cove + Core + Pulling,” she captioned the Instagram video, demonstrating every move in the video. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care and what is her core workout? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. F45 Workouts

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Jena is a fan of a popular workout method. “My favorite type of workout is F45,” she told FOX. “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.”

2. Weight Lifting

“I’m not a calm, soothing Pilates, yoga princess. I’m like, ‘Scream at me.’ I want to be dripping sweat,” continued Sims. “I want loud music, heavy weights. 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,” she told Fox. “I've been working on just upping my weights a little bit,” she added to Daily Mail. “I can get into this sweet spot and get kind of in a plateau of working out, so I upped my weights after seeing her video because I was so impressed by what she did with her fitness. I'm trying to lift heavier. Trying to build a booty.”

3. Clean Eating

To get in shape for her Sports Illustrated photoshoot, Jena didn’t diet, “ all I'm doing is just eating as clean as I can, but I'm still splurging,” she told Daily Mail. “Like, I had four dinner rolls last night at this charity event as well as my meal.”

4. Pure Barre

Jena also likes to “mix it up” when it comes to exercise. She loves Pure Barre classes, a fusion of yoga, Pilates, and ballet and a “full body, low impact workout” for everybody, according to the brand.

5. Here is Her Core Workout

Here is her latest workout, “such a good series to work the pull muscles and the ABS,” she says.

1. roll up w/ leg extended
2. tailbone raises w/ ball between ankles and arms overhead
3. plank rows
4. assisted band pull ups

Vita Sidorkina, a fitness expert and influencer, continues to inspire her followers with innovative workout routines, recently highlighting a lower body workout on her Instagram that includes clamshells, squat jumps, and burpees, all while utilizing a resistance band. Capturing her audience with the caption “TONED legs & butt 🍑 (make sure to SAVE it ),” Sidorkina demonstrates the effectiveness of combining different workout styles to achieve optimal results. In her post, she shares a glimpse into her routine, emphasizing the integration of cardio elements with resistance training to not only burn calories but also enhance muscle tone. This holistic approach to fitness not only engages her followers but also encourages a balanced and comprehensive fitness regimen that is both challenging and rewarding.

1. She Combines Workouts

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Sidorkina likes to combine workouts. In the workout video that she shared on Instagram, she is seen doing cardio and resistance band exercises. Sidorkina captioned the post, “Sharing my workout from this morning, which helps tone your legs. I love incorporating cardio with a resistance band. It not only burns a good amount of calories but also tones everything. I definitely felt the burn!”

2. She Circuit Trains

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Sidorkina likes to circuit train to stay in shape. In her Instagram video, she is seen doing a circuit. Sidorkina captioned the post, “I usually repeat the circuit three times with 30 seconds between each exercise. By the way, I also have a full version of my workout on my YouTube channel. Let me know in the comments if you want the link 🔗 and I’ll try to send it directly to your DMs. Big kiss and have a good restful Sunday 🫶🏻”

3. She Does Burpees

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One exercise that Sidorkina is seen doing in her Instagram video is burpees. The Cleveland Clinic states that the exercise has a lot of benefits. “Burpees are brutally efficient as a workout tool, meshing cardio and strength training into an extremely high-intensity package. In seven simple movements, the exercise works your body from top to bottom. It’s a continuous-movement activity that uses the full musculature of your body.”

4. She Does Squats

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In her Instagram video, Sidorkina is seen doing squats. Piedmont states that the exercise has a lot of benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off. ‘One of the best things you can do is practice the squat,’ he says.”

5. She Works Her Arms

Sidorkina shared this video on Instagram of herself doing an upper body workout. In it, she is seen doing things like forward lunges, jogging in place, and lateral raises with weights. Sidorkina captioned the post, “Sculpt & Sweat: TONED arms 💪🏻 (20 min series). These are some of my favorite arm exercises that target the arms from different angles. As you can see, I like to combine weight training with cardio. I’m not big on doing cardio separately, so I prefer to sneak in a little cardio during my workouts, hitting two birds with one stone.”

Alice Matos is showing off her six-pack – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the influencer strikes a yoga pose in tiny shorts and a matching top, flaunting her amazing midsection. “Living the extraordinary,” she writes in the caption of the Instagram post. “Aligning body, mind and spirit through the practice of yoga.” How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Here Is What She Eats in a Day

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Alice breaks up her food into five meals per day, she revealed to Simply Shredded.

Meal 1: 6 Egg Whites, 40g of Oat Bran

Meal 2: 150g Chicken Breast, 100g Brown Rice/Whole-Wheat Pasta & Salad

Meal 3: 30g of Whey Protein

Meal 4: 150g Salmon or Filet Mignon & Vegetables

Meal 5: 6 Egg Whites

Meal 6: 30g Casein Protein, Probolic or Pro Complex

2. Supplements

Alice also takes a variety of supplements. Here is her stack:

Glutamine: 4 x 5g per day (Pre, during, post-workout and before bed)

BCAA Powder: 10g during training and before cardio

L Carnitine: Before cardio

Mega Woman, Vitamin E, C, Omega 3: At lunchtime

How She Got Into Fitness

Alice recently told her fitness story to Simply Shredded. “I started to take training serious about three years ago, but before that I had always been athletic. When I was a kid I used to play several sports including volleyball, basketball and soccer. A couple of years later I decided to train with a personal trainer as my goal was to get in shape for summer. However after 1 year of intense training and strict dieting my trainer and I realized I had already achieved a competition body, so I decided to take the risk and enter a competition,” she said.

4. Workout Schedules

Alice detailed her weekly workouts to Simply Shredded:

Day 1: Lower body

Superset: Leg Extension with Leg Curls 3×12-18

Leg Press: 3×12-18

Superset: Squats with Switch Lunges 3×12-18

Superset: Lunges on the Smith Machine with Pop Squats 3×12-18

Superset: Walking Dumbbell Lunges with Free Weight Walking Lunges 3×12-18

Adduction Machine 3×12-18

Day 2: Upper Body

Pullovers: 3×12-18

Superset: Back Row Machine 3×12-18

Machine Shoulder Press: 3×12-18

Superset: Front Raises with Shoulder Side Raises 3×12-18

Superset: Cable Pushdowns with Body Dips 3×12-18

Day 3: Lower Body

Lunges: 3×12-18

Squats: 3×12-18

Leg Press Unilateral: 3×12-18

Superset: Glute Extension with Stiff Legged Deadlifts: 3×12-18

Abduction Machine: 3×12-18

Day 4: Upper Body

Chest Press Machine: 3×12-18

Superset: Front Raises with Seated Rows: 3×12-18

Shoulder Press: 3×12-18

Inclined Lateral Raises: 3×12-18

Day 5: Lower Body

Lying Hamstring Curls: 3×12-18

Seated Leg Curls: 3×12-18

Stiff Legged Deadlifts: 3×12-18

Lunges on Smith Machine: 3×12-18

Adduction Machine: 3×12-18

5. Cardio

Alice also does cardio. She spends 40 to 50 minutes on the Bike or Elliptical Machine five times a week. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.