British Gymnast Becky Downie in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "It's Giving"

Becky Downie is a world-class gymnast with an incredible career spanning three Olympic Games (2008, 2016, and 2024). Known for her talent on the uneven bars, she earned a silver medal at the 2019 World Championships. Recently, Downie shared a series of photos on Instagram, posing confidently in black workout gear and white sneakers, with the playful caption, “It’s giving …. Brand with the 3 stripes 🖤.”

A seasoned athlete, Downie balances intense training, a disciplined diet, and self-care to stay at the top of her game. She’s also an advocate for positive change in gymnastics, speaking out on issues in the sport. Whether she’s in the gym or on the world stage, Downie’s resilience and dedication inspire fans and fellow athletes alike.

1. She Prepares Herself

Downie talked about her wellness secrets in an interview with Women Fitness. She says that she makes sure to prepare herself for competitions. “Having the experience of being an Olympian definitely helps me prepare mentally, and also, I know physically what I need to be ready for in terms of the competition preparation. It’s an incredible experience, but it can become overwhelming, so being able to understand when I need to take a step back is good.”

2. She Does Two Workouts A Day

Downie broke down her fitness routine in her Women Fitness interview. “My home training routine consists of two workouts a day,” she says. “My morning session included 30-40 minutes of cardio followed by 1-1.30hrs of body conditioning and rehabilitation. I then do another session later in the afternoon which includes more body conditioning, followed by more gymnastic skill specific drills.”

3. She Eats Healthy

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Downie makes sure to eat a healthy diet. She shared her favorite foods in her Women Fitness interview. “Breakfast can range from eggs / vanilla & banana porridge / chicken sausages. Lunch is always a low sugar protein bar and fruit. I like to keep things light before flipping around in the gym. After training I always have a protein shake with skimmed milk and then once I’m home I have dinner which is usually some meat / fish, vegetables or salad and some rice or lentils. My top 5 foods I love and would always be in my diet….. grilled chicken, sushi, blue berries, avocado and bananas.”

4. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Downie broke down her skincare routine to Women Fitness. “My two favourite brands are Carbon Theory and Glamglow. I use Carbon theory soap everyday morning and night and then use their cleanser or a glamglow moisturiser. I also love to use baby oil or body butter every evening after a hot bath. I avoid using body moisture before training as it makes me extra sweaty and it can make gripping difficult in training. Five skin boosters ….. Use a good facial wash / moisturise your face / wearing reduced makeup when training helps keep my skin fresher / A good body moisturiser to keep skin hydrated and for me to combat the chalky gym / Exfoliating body and facial wash is brilliant to use 2-3 times a week.”

5. She Spoke Out

Downie and her younger sister, Ellie, notably spoke out about certain treatment they received in the gymnastics world. She talked about this in an interview with The Guardian. "I have been told by a person of significant importance - in the national team environment - that a lot of coaches do not agree with what we've done. Maybe I did open my mouth a year too soon, I'm not sure. If this is the sacrifice [an Olympics] then this is the sacrifice, change needs to happen. I’m proud of what I did and I don’t regret it."

Maureen Blanquisco is modeling workout clothes. In a new social media post the IFBB contestant shows off her incredible body in a blue exercise set, driving her followers wild. “To all my baddies out there! This color makes your tan complexion POP,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “So gorgeous 🩷🥰” commented one. “OKKKAAAY SLAAY SLAAY,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Swimming

When Maureen was younger she was a swimmer. “I always loved competing and performing. I usually call it “performing” instead of competing. Swimming was an individual sport. If I wanted to win, it all depended on me. I never liked depending on a team. If we lost because of them, I would get very frustrated,” she told Muscular Development.

2. Gymnastics and Cheerleading

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She then moved on to gymnastics and cheerleading. “Cheerleading was fine until one time we fell during a stunt, and it wasn’t my fault. I said, I think I work better alone,” this is when she discovered weights. “I started lifting weights at age 18. That’s around the time you want to look and feel good, putting on makeup. I was doing fitness training anyway, so I started to look for something I could do competitively that fit that. I had always wanted to compete in beauty pageants, but at 5 feet tall I was too short. Then I saw the Bikini Olympia on YouTube, and the woman who stuck out to me the most was India Paulino. She was my first idol! I thought it looked so cool. The women looked amazing, and this was the closest thing to a beauty pageant I could do. I thought I could just go compete in the Olympia. I had no idea you have to turn pro first, then qualify, the whole long process. But in my head, I only had one goal, to go to the Olympia.”

3. Here Is How She Preps for Shows

“I started prepping for the Olympia right after the Boston Pro in March, so that was seven months. It was a very chill prep because I was eating clean, but I was eating more than ever in a prep. I was still dieting, but it was more calories, and I did have one cheat meal a week. Now I see this is the best approach for me: a longer prep but with more food,” Maureen said.

4. Her “Breaks” Involve Cardio

When she does go on vacation, she still exercises. “I did go on vacation to Hawaii with my partner the week after the Olympia. That was on my bucket list. I did cardio every day, but I took five days off from weights. I had a couple of treats, but nothing crazy,” she says.

5. She Doesn’t “Gain Too Much” During the Offseason

Marueen avoids overindulging in the off season. “I have a very clear mindset that if I gain too much, it will be a lot harder for me,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “In Bikini, it’s all about condition, and while you could be ‘too’ hard, you certainly can’t be soft, either.”

Sarah Davies is a decorated professional weightlifter whose career highlights include competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and earning gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Her impressive accolades also include a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and two silver medals in the 2021 European and World Championships. Known for her dedication and resilience, Davies shares glimpses of her training and life on Instagram, inspiring her followers with her discipline and motivation. In a recent video, she demonstrated a snatch session and reflected on her progress: “Now I'm touching at least 90 every snatch session. That's a win!” Beyond weightlifting, Davies is an advocate for women’s sports and finds balance through hobbies like dance.

1. She Lifts Weights

Weightlifting is obviously one of the main ways Davies keeps herself in shape. According to ACE Fitness, this exercise has a lot of benefits. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

2. She Does Squats

One workout that Davies does with weights is squats. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them. Davies captioned the post, “Looks like I've learnt to keep grinding out of a squat. Only taken me 12 years! Big love to the hype squad this morning helping me through. Did myself dirty with the camera angle though 🤣😵‍💫” Piedmont states that squats are very beneficial. “Squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back. A squat has more overall benefits than, say, a bicep curl, which strengthens an isolated area.”

3. She Works Hard

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Davies is all about hard work. In an interview with Image, she advised others to do the same. “Keep pushing,” she said. “There will be people who try to stop you being successful because they are jealous you have the discipline to be great. If it makes you happy then be the best athlete you can be.”

4. She Wants To Inspire Women

Davies talked about wanting to be an inspiration for other women and her desires for women’s sports to be more popular in her Image interview. “I think it’s very much a vicious cycle at the moment and we need one company to break the mould for it to open up women’s sport. Companies do not sponsor women’s sport because it doesn’t get enough air time and visibility, yet television does not show enough women’s sport because it does not have enough financial backing. I think the women’s rugby and football lately have started to break this cycle more but it needs a big shake up.”

5. She Dances

Davies revealed in her Image interview that she has taken up dance. She says that it’s not just a way to stay in shape, it’s also a way to help her mental health. “I recently started going to dance classes so that I have a hobby because weightlifting is now my job and I wanted to have something and somewhere where I was just Sarah rather than Sarah the weightlifter. I love the new challenge and the friends it has brought me. I think as an athlete it can be too easy to get fully wrapped up in the sport so when it doesn’t go well in training, you can easily spiral downwards. Having something that reminds you that you still have an identity without sport is really important.”

Adeline Gray, a professional wrestler and six-time world champion, has cemented her legacy as one of the sport's greatest. A silver medalist at the 2020 Olympic Games, Gray continues to inspire both on and off the mat. Recently, she shared a glimpse of her training on Instagram, posting photos from a session at the Olympic Training Center. “Broke down some bar arm and chicken wing techniques with the residents,” she captioned, adding her encouragement for upcoming competitors.

Gray’s success is rooted in her disciplined training routine, mindful lifestyle changes, and commitment to empowering the next generation. Whether she’s mastering techniques, practicing yoga, or pushing her body postpartum, Gray exemplifies resilience and determination. She’s not just a champion in wrestling but a role model for aspiring athletes everywhere.

1. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Gray shared her training routine in an interview with Sports Illustrated. She says that she does a variety of different things. “We have two mat practices four times a week. I do four days of lifting a week. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays we do a cardio workout, a wrestling workout and an afternoon lift. Tuesdays we do a hard wrestling practice in the morning and then I lift in the afternoon. Thursday we do the mirror image of Tuesday. It’s very regimented. I live by my calendar. It tells me where I’m supposed to be all the time. Saturdays we usually have one or two workouts, and I have Sunday completely off. It all depends on if we have a competition coming up.”

2. She Makes Changes

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Gray makes sure to have healthy habits, especially when it comes to her diet. She talked about having to make changes in an interview with OWaves. “I got into a habit of eating a box of Oreos a week and I broke it by having an honest conversation with myself about how bad the habit was for me. Then I made a plan to change it and reminded myself of my goals every time I wanted to fall back into the habit.”

3. She Does Deadbugs

Gray shared this video on Instagram of herself doing a deadbug exercise. She captioned it, “This is major progress. This exercise is a #deadbug that is weighted and is cross body. My body isn't just feeling good for #postpartum; it is getting #strong and able. Parts of my body are moving and feeling less pain than I can remember in years like 10 years. Spending a year+ growing these humans gave my fingers🤞 and hands time to recover. I feel gratitude for the time off the mat to let the body recover. Training for quads is tough on the body. I am still getting stronger in many areas and pregnancy & birth have their own challenges but I am cleared to compete. I'm going to be ready soon.”

4. She Wants To Inspire Others

In her Sports Illustrated interview, Gray talked about wanting to inspire young women out there. “It’s great to discover new heights, but at the same time I just want that for the younger generation. I don’t want those girls falling short and having that extra spirit being for fight for something. I think that can inspire those girls to work harder in their classes and practices. Everything they do. Their eating habits, everything. That extra little bit of effort over a 10-year period can be a huge difference for young girls.”

5. She Does Yoga

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In her Sports Illustrated interview, Gray revealed that she likes to practice yoga. According to John Hopkins Medicine, yoga has a lot of health benefits. “Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility. Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength.”