Serena Williams in Bathing Suit Does “Underwater Training”

Serena Williams is already an incredible athlete, and is known as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She shared a unique way that she trains and stays in shape on the court on Instagram this week. Williams shared an underwater photo of her snorkeling in a unique pose. She captioned the photo, “When you ask how did I reach that ball… it’s underwater training :).” Read on to see 5 ways Serena Williams 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 Plays Tennis, Naturally

Perhaps Williams’ most obvious fitness secret is the fact that she plays tennis. In order to be one of the best tennis players in the world, Williams has to practice and play tennis regularly. Williams and her sister Venus’, story to being tennis superstars is being told in the new film, King Richard, which stars Will Smith as Williams’ father and coach.

2. She Snorkels

As seen in her most recent Instagram photo, Williams loves to snorkel. She shared a series of photos and one video on Instagram of herself snorkeling with her husband and daughter.

3. She Gets Plenty Of Fresh Air

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In addition to playing tennis and going snorkeling, Williams is often seen going outside and getting fresh air. Williams loves to post photos on Instagram of her trips to the beach, or strolling outside.

4. She Makes Sure To Eat Healthy

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In order to keep herself in shape for the tennis season, Williams has to eat healthy. She says to Fitness Magazine that it is easy for her to eat healthy. "Unless I'm eating really healthy, I feel [less than confident] almost every other week."

5. She Eats A Lot Of Veggies & Plant Based Food

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Williams tells Women’s Health that she’s a big fan of eating veggies and plant-based items. "I want to have a healthy lifestyle and, so you know, [I'm eating] a lot of greens and mostly plant-based lately, just super healthy stuff."

Anushka Sen is one of India’s most successful young actresses. She’s also a successful YouTuber and has a large presence on Instagram. She just shared a new set of photos this week. In them, she went for a dip in the pool. She captioned it, “Just keep swimming.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Anushka Sen 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 Snorkels

Sen loves to spend time in the water. While on a trip to the Maldives, she made sure to spend time at the beach. Sen did some snorkeling on her trip. She also shared her experience in this vlog on her YouTube channel. In it, Sen and her family jumped off of a boat and went into the ocean.

2. She Does CrossFit

One thing Sen likes to do to stay in shape is CrossFit. She shares a lot of videos from the gym on Instagram. In them, she is seen doing different crossfit exercises. She shared this video of herself doing v-sit crunches, using battle ropes, and doing kettlebell swings. Sen captioned the video, “CrossFit.”

3. She Works Out Her Legs

Sen doesn’t skip leg day. She shares a lot of videos on Instagram of herself doing different leg workouts. In this video, she is seen doing side lunges with an agility ladder, squat jumps, and mountain climbers. She captioned it, “Consistency >>>.” She also posted this video of herself using a leg press machine.

4. She Rides Horses

Sen loves to ride horses as a way of staying in shape. While on her trip to the Maldives, she did some riding. She can be seen on a horse in the same vlog on her channel. In this reel she posted on Instagram, Sen is seen riding on the sand.

5. She Swims

"Relatively few people swim on a regular basis, so large studies looking at the benefits of physical activity in relation to cardiovascular health have tended to lump swimming together with other types of exercise. Plenty of evidence points to lower rates of heart disease among people who do regular, moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise — and swimming laps definitely fits the bill," says Harvard Health. "People who don't like doing laps can try walking or running in water, or doing water aerobics, which is a set of exercises done in waist-deep or higher water that may also use floating devices and weights. Many community centers, YMCAs, and other facilities with pools offer these classes."

Anushka Sen is missing her vacation time. The star of Jhansi Ki Rani and her most recent reel proves it. In it, she shared a bunch of highlights from her previous trip. In it, she posed in different outfits, including a white bathing suit. She captioned the reel, “Mentally I’m here.” How does she stay sp fit? Read on to see 5 ways Anushka Sen 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 Does Pilates

Sen loves to do pilates as a way of staying in shape. She has posted several photos and videos on Instagram. She posted this reel of herself using a reformer and bands, captioning it, “Been working on myself.” She also posted this photo of herself upside down on bars, captioning it, “Seeing the world from a different perspective.”

2. She Works Out Her Arms

Sen makes sure to workout her arms and upper body. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself doing different exercises. In it, she is seen using battle ropes, TRX cables, and doing tricep curls. She captioned the reel, “Gym time.” "To do a triceps extension, lie on your back with a dumbbell in your hand. Point your upper arm toward the ceiling, with your elbow bent to 90 degrees. Slowly straighten the elbow, moving the weight upward. Then slowly lower the weight to the starting position. You'll feel tension in the muscles in the back of your upper arm," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Swims

Sen loves to go swimming as a way of staying in shape. She has posted several photos on Instagram of herself at the beach. She posted this reel of herself snorkeling in the Maldives water. She captioned the reel, “My fav moment from the week.”

4. She Paddleboards

Swimming isn’t the only water exercise Sen likes to do. She also has started paddleboarding. She revealed in this Instagram post that she learned how to do this while in the Maldives. Sen naturally captioned the post, “I enjoyed paddleboarding for the first time!”

5. She Horseback Rides

Sen did a lot of outdoor activities while she was in the Maldives. One thing she also did was horseback ride. She posted this set of photos of herself riding on the beach. Sen captioned the post, “Horse riding with kanbulo.”

Olympic gold medal winner Katie Ledecky is doing what makes her happiest—spending time in the water. The champion swimmer, 26, shared a picture of herself posing in the pool, her aquamarine swimsuit the exact same color as the crystal clear pool water, and wearing a silver Olympics necklace to perfect her look. “I’ve always loved a good summer swim 💛☺️🏊🏻‍♀️,” she captioned the post. How does the athlete stay so strong and fit? Here are 5 ways Ledecky maintains her impressive physique, in season and out.

1. Swimming and Sundays Off

Ledecky trains incredibly hard, with Sunday being her only full day off. “On a hard day, I'll have two swim practices and a weight session,” she says. “I swim twice a day, four times a week and once a day, twice a week and then I have Sundays off. I swim nine to ten times a week and then three weight sessions per week. The only day that I don't train is Sundays so even right now when I'm taking a little bit of time off, I'm trying to stick to a pretty regular routine. So oatmeal for breakfast, some sort of egg sandwich for lunch, or eggs with toast and then dinner is what varies the most but it is either carbs or some sort of protein: chicken, steak, salmon, something along those lines.”

2. Training Diet

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Ledecky starts the day early, and enjoys food that fuel her workouts. “On a really busy day I would wake up around 5:30 a.m. and have some light breakfast, like oatmeal with a banana, and head to practice and do my swim practice,” she says. “Then have chocolate milk and maybe a banana or a granola bar. I then do my weights session and then have some sort of lunch, usually some eggs, maybe an egg sandwich. I usually have a pre-afternoon practice snack, some Greek yogurt with granola is a typical snack for me with some berries. Then I have afternoon practice from maybe 3-5 p.m., and then I'll come back home and make dinner, and maybe an evening snack, a little bit later as well.

3. Strength Training

Ledecky does deadlifts, squats, pull ups, and chin ups at the gym. "It's pretty full-body because that's what swimming is," she says. "I think core strength is incredibly important in swimming — it's that connecting piece between your arms and legs. So we work on strength and we work on power because you have to have that power coming out of the starting blocks and on all of the turns, as well as a good jump."

4. She’s a Napper

Ledecky says regular naps are an important part of her day. “Many people don’t realize this about me because I’m a professional athlete, but I love naps,” she says. “I’d say that athletes are probably the biggest nappers of all time. If I have the time during the day, I’ll definitely squeeze in a nap to recharge for the next workout. When I wake up, it’s usually lunchtime, and I’ll opt for something light and simple: a salad, sandwich or wrap with chicken and avocado. I definitely need protein throughout my day.”

5. Self-Care Before Competition

Ledecky and her teammates always shave before a competition. “Before racing and before a big meet, it's really important to make sure you're doing all the little things right and getting as much rest as you can,” she says. “A big thing for [my team] is the night before a competition starts, we all shave and so that's when I use my Bic Solei razor. We have a shaving party and we played cards, and after we did that of course we all get to bed super early. It's a lot of fun being with Team USA and we just keep things light.”

Garbiñe Muguruza is a former tennis player. She was ranked number one in women’s tennis and ten in doubles. Muguruza recently arrived in Sardinia for an event. She shared a photo of herself on a hotel tennis court on Instagram. Murguruza captioned the post, “Soon with me @luxtennis family in @belmondhotelromazzino, can't wait!!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Garbiñe Muguruza stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Plays Tennis

Muguruza might no longer play professional tennis, but she’s still playing the sport. She shared these photos of herself on the court on Instagram. Muguruza captioned the post, “Tennis weekend at home.” She also shared this video of herself and her partner playing together, captioning it, “Couples’ tennis be like.”

2. She Swims

Muguruza likes to swim to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Muguruza shared these photos of herself swimming in Portofino, Italy, captioning them, “Il dolce far niente.” She is also seen in the water in the first set of photos in this post. Muguruza captioned that post, “Thank you Mauritius!”

3. She Strength Trains

Muguruza does a lot of different things to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself working out. In it, she is seen doing strength training exercises like flipping a tire, and curls with a weight. Muguruza captioned the post, “On today’s schedule.” According to The Mayo Clinic, strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

4. She Does TRX

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Muguruza is also seen doing TRX workouts in her Instagram video. Moorings Park reports that TRX has a lot of benefits. “TRX training can be used to improve strength, core stability, balance, and flexibility. This fitness form allows for a full-body workout where resistance can be added or taken away by simply modifying the position of the feet or body…Any muscle in the body can benefit from TRX as this is a total body workout. Your arms, legs, core, and back are all used as your body is being held up by your strength. Furthermore, TRX is known to burn fat, build muscle, and improve flexibility.”

5. She Does Agility Workouts

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Muguruza is also seen doing agility training in her Instagram video. Join Dream says that there are a lot of benefits to agility training. “Speed and agility training helps strengthen your mind-body connection by muscle memory. Many speed and agility drills require fast-twitch movements, which in turn becomes habit forming. This is another reason why speed and agility training programs are important, as athletes are able to take what they have practiced and directly apply it to their play on the field.”