Leylah Fernandez is a very successful tennis player. She recently went to Beijing for a match. Fernandez made sure to take in the local sights there, as well as train. She shared a highlight reel on Instagram. In it, she is seen on the court and at a restaurant. Fernandez captioned the post, “A little day in the life in Beijing before my first round match later today! See you there 👀”
1. She Plays Tennis
Tennis is the main way Fernandez stays in shape. Lee Health states that the sport is very beneficial. “Tennis utilizes upper, core, and lower body muscles – but it’s also one of the best cardiovascular and aerobic exercises you can do. Playing a few sets increases oxygen flow, circulation, and helps you fight back heart disease. That kind of physical workout also decreases lipids, which helps lower cholesterol.”
2. She Teaches Classes
Fernandez likes to teach fitness classes. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing so. Fernandez captioned it, “That time I swapped roles and became the coach for a fun workout session at the @langhamnyc 🏋️♀️It was a pleasure to work out with the Langham’s guests and my fitness coach Abdul in their brand new gym while in New York City. I loved meeting you guys and moving together!”
3. She Uses Weights
Leylah Fernandez/Instagram
In the previous Instagram video, Fernandez is seen using hand weights to do exercises. This is a form of strength training. According to The Mayo Clinic, strength training is very beneficial. “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 High Knees
Leylah Fernandez/Instagram
Also in the previous Instagram video, Fernandez is seen doing high knee exercises. These are very beneficial. It's a powerful cardiovascular exercise that engages various muscle groups like the core, legs, and glutes. By lifting the knees toward the chest in a running motion, it boosts balance, coordination, and agility. This movement also strengthens the hip flexors and abs, which enhances posture. For a tennis player, high knees are particularly useful in improving agility, speed, and endurance—key for fast lateral movements and maintaining energy throughout intense matches.
5. She Raises Awareness
Fernandez likes to raise awareness to certain causes. One thing she is passionate about is diversity in school lunchrooms, by not discouraging families to bring foods from their culture for lunch. "By talking about [issues in society] we can encourage younger kids to feel proud of themselves where they or their parents come from originally," Fernandez said to CBC. "And we can accept them and welcome them with open arms in any sports, in a group setting, where they can feel confident and they can enjoy a sport the way it's meant to be."
