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Serena Williams in Bathing Suit Does “Underwater Training”

The tennis star struck a pose underwater.

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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."

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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."

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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."

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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.”

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Garbiñe Muguruza in Workout Gear Says Hi From Sardinia

Murguruza captioned the post, “Soon with me @luxtennis family in @belmondhotelromazzino, can't wait!!!”

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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.”

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Tennis superstar Eugenie Bouchard felt like a mermaid on her recent trip to Miami Beach. Bouchard posted a series of photos and one video on Instagram of herself posing in a bathing suit while spending a day on a yacht. Her impressive figure was on full display. (The caption? A mermaid and peace sign emoji.) How does the 27-year-old Canadian stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Eugenie Bouchard 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

Bouchard is a professional tennis player, which means she does a lot of physical activity. Even when it isn’t tennis season, she’s still making time for the court. Bouchard posted this reel on Instagram of herself playing, and captioned it, “Grinding on clay ‘cause why not.” WebMD says that tennis is an amazing physical activity, “Tennis is an activity that works out your entire body: You run across the court, working out your leg muscles. Your core is engaged as you keep your balance while chasing the ball. Your arms provide the power to swing your racket and hit the ball. You improve your balance, flexibility, coordination, and agility all in one sport.”

2. She Does Hydrotherapy

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Bouchard recently suffered a shoulder injury, and is doing rehab methods to help her heal. One of the things she is doing is hydrotherapy, which involves doing exercises in a small pool. She posted this reel on Instagram of some of the exercises she does, including doing the backstroke, and swimming with a board.

3. She Does TRX

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Another way Bouchard is working on her shoulder injury is by doing TRX exercises. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself doing arm exercises with different TRX cables, captioning it, “Rehab update.”

4. She Loves Bananas

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When it comes to her diet, Bouchard has to eat healthy, especially when it comes to her snacks. Bouchard tells Self Magazine that she eats a lot of fruit for her snacks, and that there is one particular fruit she eats a lot of. “Bananas, definitely. All tennis players eat like five bananas a day.” Bananas have a lot of health benefits, in addition to having a lot of potassium, they can also benefit other parts of your body. According to this article from our sister site, Eat This Not That!, bananas can help you avoid muscle cramps, benefit your colon, and keep your skin healthy.

5. She Eats A Healthy Breakfast

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Bouchard tells Self that when it comes to her breakfasts, she makes sure to start her day off with healthy food. “I’m not a cooking person, so there’s not much in the fridge. On the rare occasion that I do cook, I make myself breakfast. Eggs are my go-to in the morning for some protein. Orange juice as well. You have to start your day off with that.”

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Dani Elle Speegle in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Just a Girl and Her Barbell"

Discover how elite CrossFit athlete Dani Elle Speegle stays in peak condition with weightlifting, golfing, jumping rope, hiking, and cold plunges.

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Dani Elle Speegle isn’t just strong—she’s unstoppable. The elite CrossFit athlete and social media sensation has built a massive following by sharing her intense training sessions and inspiring fitness moments. Recently, she posted a series of weightlifting photos on Instagram, proving once again why she’s a powerhouse in the gym.

“Just a girl and her barbell,” she captioned the post, letting her strength do the talking. From lifting heavy to outdoor adventures, here’s how Speegle stays in peak condition.

She Lifts Weights

In her Instagram post, Speegle is seen lifting weights. According to ACE Fitness, doing this has a lot of benefits. “Using heavy weights increases intramuscular coordination, the number of type II motor units and the amount of muscle fibers engaged within a specific muscle. Have you ever felt your muscles shaking while lifting heavy weights? This is because you are recruiting and activating the larger type II muscle fibers, which are only stimulated to work when a muscle is challenged with heavy resistance or working to fatigue.”

She Golfs

Speegle likes to golf to keep herself in shape. She shared a video of herself on the course in this Instagram post. According to Randa aerobic exercise. “Golf can help strength and balance, improve quality of life and provide aerobic exercise. On a regular 18-hole course, most players will walk between four and five miles, burning up to 2,000 calories.”

She's Into Jumping Rope

Speegle shared this video on Instagram of herself competing in Crossfit events. In it, she is seen jumping rope. According to The Cleveland Clinic, jumping rope has a lot of benefits. “Benefits of jump rope can help improve your coordination, get your heart rate going and help burn calories — and it’s an easy, affordable way to get some cardio in.”

She Hikes

Speegle likes to hike to keep herself in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself hiking the Koko Head Summit. Speegle captioned the post, “Woke up and chose pain today. Every 45 min X 3 rounds: Koko head 💀💀💀 Then sat in my car and stared into the abyss while munching on Banan 🥲🥲🥲”

She Does Cold Plunges

Speegle makes sure to recover. One thing she likes to do is cold plunges. Speegle shared this video of herself jumping into a tub. According to The Mayo Clinic, these have a lot of benefits. “Research on cold-water immersion has found evidence that it helps reduce the degree of exercise-induced muscle damage that can occur after physically challenging activities. Less damage leads to less inflammation, which in turn reduces soreness and helps restore physical performance the next day. These benefits may be the result of rapid constriction of the blood vessels due to the cold water. The cold can trigger responses in your body, such as decreased metabolic activity, alterations in hormone production and blood flow, and activation of the immune system.”

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Golfer Tvesa Malik in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Awesome" Exercises

Discover how Tvesa Malik, SuperSport Ladies Championship winner, stays in peak shape with weightlifting, core work, and golf.

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Tvesa Malik isn’t just a pro golfer—she’s a powerhouse athlete dedicated to staying in peak shape. The SuperSport Ladies Championship winner knows that strength and endurance are just as important as skill on the course. That’s why she takes her fitness seriously, incorporating weightlifting, core work, and mobility exercises into her training.

Last year, Malik gave fans a look at her workout routine in an Instagram video, where she powered through hanging crunches, lunges, and weightlifting sessions. She captioned the post, “Got some major work to do before my next session,” proving that even elite athletes are always striving to improve. Here’s a closer look at how Malik keeps her body strong and ready for competition.

She Lifts Weights

Malik is seen doing a lot of weight lifting in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness says that this 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.”

She Does Lunges

Malik is seen shifting into lunges in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness says that lunges are a form of unilateral training, and that makes them effective. “Unilateral training is a more effective way to build functional strength (than using both legs) because these types of movement mimic other everyday motions, like walking and climbing stairs — and not just to the working leg. Research suggests the strength gains to the nonworking side are about half of the strength gains of the working side.”

She Does Core Workouts

Malik is seen doing core workouts, like hanging crunches in her Instagram video. Core workouts are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “While it takes aerobic activity to burn fat in your stomach, core exercises can strengthen and tone the underlying muscles. Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes.”

She Does Pull-Ups

An upper body workout that Malik likes to do is pull-ups. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them at the gym. Malik captioned it, “Got some major work to do before my next session.” Asphalt Green says that pull-ups have a lot of benefits. “Pull-ups are a fantastic way to improve upper-body strength. This exercise primarily targets your back and biceps, but involves many stabilizing muscles in your core, arms, and shoulders. Depending on the way you grip the bar, you can even work your chest. Plus, you don’t need any fancy equipment to do a pull-up. Tree branches, scaffolding, and even door frames are all places people can do pull-ups.”

She Golfs

Golf is obviously one of the ways that Malik keeps herself in shape. Better Health says that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Golf can be good for your health and your heart. Walking an average course for a round of golf can be between five to seven kilometres. If you walk 18 holes three to five times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of endurance exercise for your heart. If you pull your clubs or carry them, you’ll burn even more calories each round and benefit even more.”

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Camila Guper in Two-Piece Workout Gear Cheers on "Consistent Actions"

With 1.1 million followers, she inspires with workout routines and wellness tips.

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Camila Guper is more than just a fitness influencer—she’s a motivation powerhouse. With 1.1 million Instagram followers, she inspires her audience with workout routines, wellness tips, and a disciplined approach to staying fit. Recently, she took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her latest gym session, including a stairclimber workout, a snapshot of her Apple Watch tracking her progress, and a post-workout mirror selfie in pink workout gear.

Her message? Consistency is key. “Don't underestimate the power of small, consistent actions! Every effort is worth it when you know where you want to go,” she captioned the post. From intense stair workouts to leg-sculpting exercises, here’s how Guper stays in top shape.

She Uses A Stairclimber

In her Instagram post, Guper is seen using the stairclimber. Stair workouts have a lot of health benefits. ACE Fitness says, “Improving metabolic health in terms of lower risks of heart problems and other complications, also by definition improves fitness. You can feel your heart working harder and the fire in your lungs when you ascend stairs. And that’s provoking important changes in your cardiorespiratory system that will make physical activities, like running and walking, feel easier.”

She’s Consistent

Guper makes sure to stay consistent with her workout routines. One way she does so is by staying disciplined. Guper talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Good morning! May we always have the discipline to do what is good for us. Amen 💪🏽🙏🏽✨ 40 min stair + shoulder and chest workout today.”

She Does Lunges

Guper shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram video. One thing she is seen doing is lunges. According to The Mayo Clinic, lunges have a lot of benefits. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles.”

She Does Leg Extensions

In the previous Instagram video, Guper is seen using the leg extension machine. Asphalt Green says that leg extensions have a lot of benefits. “These machines provide isolation exercises for your legs. This type of exercise works only one muscle or group of muscles, which means you can build up that part of your body quickly. If you want your thigh muscles to really stand out in those shorts you just bought, the leg extension machine is for you!”

She Spends Time Outside

Guper likes to spend time outside. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself enjoying a day by the pool with her dog. Guper captioned the post, “Good Morning! What book are you reading? 📖💚🐺🌮 I'm loving reading How to become super natural! I'm already sharing saying it's a must-read.”