Volleyball Stunner Sarah Pavan in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Overwhelmed"

Sarah Pavan is a former beach volleyball player and fitness teacher. She recently announced her retirement from the sport. Pavan thanked her fans for all their supportive messages and announced her career goals in an Instagram post caption. “Thank you to everyone who took time to reach out following my retirement announcement. I am overwhelmed (in the best way, of course) at all of the memories, stories, and words of encouragement and support that were shared. It means so much to me 🥹❤️Many of you were asking, ‘What’s next?’ Volleyball has given me so much and continues to bring joy to my life, so I definitely plan to stay connected to the sport. I will continue to manage my consultancy, Next LVL Consulting, which supports young volleyball athletes looking to play in university. I will also maintain my online channels that I started during the pandemic, as those communities mean so much to me. I am hoping to pursue a career in sports media and broadcasting in order to share my knowledge and insights about the game as a host or analyst. I have taken the first steps in doing that with my new podcast, @volleytalk_podcast so be sure to check it out! You will definitely continue to see me around the volleyball world, just in a different way than we are used to 😊”

1. She Enjoys Working Out

One of Pavan’s fitness secrets? She actually enjoys hitting the gym for a sweat session. She opened up about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Sweat is my medicine, whether my struggle is physical, mental, or emotional. No matter what I’m going through, a good workout is always one of my first steps to move through it and feel more like myself.”

2. She Lifts Weights

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In the previous Instagram post, Pavan is seen lifting a barbell. Using weights in exercise has a lot of benefits. ACE Fitness states, “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.”

3. She Hikes

Pavan enjoys going for hikes to keep herself in shape. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself hiking the Gros Piton Point. Pavan captioned the post, “Gros Piton hike. 2,000 feet of elevation in 2 km 🥵💪🏻If Oprah says something is a must-do, you have to listen! We are so glad we did… it was well worth it!”

4. She Plays Pickleball

Another sport that Pavan enjoys playing is pickleball. She shared this photo of herself on the court on her Instagram. Pavan captioned the post, “A little time off the sand means active recovery, including pickleball and @kttape Recovery+ Recovery Patches! Pickleball makes my soul happy (I love cross-training with different sports) and my recovery patches keep my aches and pains happy! It’s a win-win 😉”

5. She Loves Yoga

Pavan likes to practice yoga to keep herself in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing a pose on the beach. Harvard Health states that yoga has a lot of health benefits. “Several small studies have found yoga to have a positive effect on cardiovascular risk factors: it helped lower blood pressure in people who have hypertension. It's likely that the yoga restores ‘baroreceptor sensitivity.’ This helps the body senses imbalances in blood pressure and maintain balance.”

Professional volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova may be best known for her skills on the court, but she’s equally at home embracing an adventurous lifestyle beyond volleyball. In October, Altynbekova shared a spirited Instagram post capturing highlights from a horseback riding trip with friends, captioned, “Qazaq vibes only,” as she bonded with a “crazy” but charming horse. Her active lifestyle includes everything from horseback riding and tennis to gym sessions where she powers through push-ups and squats. Altynbekova’s fitness routine highlights her dedication to maintaining a balanced and strong physique, while her love for diverse activities shows that staying fit can be as fun and varied as life itself.

1. She Rides Horses

In her Instagram post, Altynbekova is seen horseback riding. According to The American Heart Association, riding has a lot of benefits. “Horseback riding has been shown to be good aerobic exercise. Maintaining good posture in the saddle ignites your core muscles. Riding requires strength – so does saddling a horse, and carrying buckets of hay and water.”

2. She Plays Tennis

Altynbekova shared these highlights from a vacation on Instagram she's seen playing tennis. The Columbia Association states that tennis has a lot of benefits. “Because tennis includes short bursts of activity, it offers the same conditioning benefits of interval training, which has an unparalleled positive effect on the heart and lungs, slashing your risk of heart disease by 56% (!). Just an hour of play burns between 400 to 600 calories.”

3. She Plays Golf

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In the previous Instagram post, she is seen playing golf on a course and virtually. Golf is very beneficial. Better Health states, “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.”

4. She Does Push-Ups

Altynbekova shared this video on Instagram of herself in the gym. One exercise she is seen doing is push-ups. Altynbekova captioned the post, “Work while they sleep. Learn while they party. Save while they spend. Live like they dream 🦾” NASM states that push-ups have a lot of health benefits. “Typically thought of as an upper-body only move, depending on the variation, push-ups can be extremely effective at challenging the core and lower body muscles too—virtually the entire kinetic chain (science term for, ‘from your toes to your head’).”

5. She Does Squats

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In the previous Instagram video, Altynbekova is seen doing squats with a landmine weight. Squats have a lot of health benefits. Allina Health says, “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong. Include squats in your exercise routine two to three days a week to reap the benefits from this dynamite move. Rest at least one day to allow muscle recovery.”

Kerri Walsh is being honored – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the volleyball star shows off her washboard abs in a sports bra. “Excited to announce that I will be honored at the Great Sports Legends Dinner this September! 🎉 It’s a privilege to be recognized alongside so many incredible athletes. Looking forward to an evening of celebration and supporting The Buoniconti Fund’s mission. 🏆 #SportsLegendsDinner #MakingADifference,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Volleyball

Kerri’s main form of fitness is volleyball. She does “three hours of beach volleyball practice a day,” she told Muscle & Fitness. According to one study, recreational volleyball played with fewer players on a smaller court can be an effective training modality to stimulate decrease in LDL cholesterol and resting HR.

2. Cross-Training

“I grew up playing a variety of sports, and I learned so much about my body by doing that. Today, I keep up a well-rounded cross-training system that challenges me from top to bottom. I try to make sure my body never gets comfortable, so it can keep evolving in the way I want it to,” she told Muscle & Fitness.

3. Protein

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Kerri makes sure to eat enough protein. “I want to be the best I can be, and there’s no way I can do that unless I’m fueling my body properly with the right nutrition. I’m a huge advocate of starting the day off right at breakfast. I’m a creature of habit, and as a crazy-busy mom I tend to make a lot of shakes for breakfast that I quickly drink while getting my family ready in the morning. I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk like Almond Breeze, vanilla whey protein, kale or spinach, chia seeds, oats, and honey and blend it up to drink while I’m on the run. Between morning and afternoon workouts I’ll have another shake, or a protein bar, or a turkey sandwich on Paleo bread with mustard and avocado. It’s important to get protein in soon after my workouts. I also drink a lot of water since that helps with recovery, mood, and hunger,” she told Muscle & Fitness.

4. Weightlifting

“I also do fast-twitch workouts twice a week with Olympic lifting and plyometrics. Staying strong and flexible is how I stay healthy. I’m a big fan of weightlifting to make me strong and prevent injury. It’s also great for metabolism, confidence, posture, and bone density,” she told Muscle & Fitness.

5. Pilates

Kerri also does Pilates. “I do Pilates three times a week—on the reformer, the mat, and the beach,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “Pilates has helped me so much in my career as well. I worked hard to get my strength back in my core and strengthen my upper back, especially after breastfeeding.”