Serena Williams In Blue Workout Gear Shares “Glowing Skin” Look

Serena Williams is sharing her basic, everyday beauty look with her 17.2 million Instagram followers—and it’s refreshingly simple. Williams, 42, posted a picture of herself wearing a blue Nike workout jacket, showing off her beautiful less-is-more makeup style with glowing skin and gorgeous eyebrows. “Eyebrows and tinted moisturizer completes my natural ‘on the run’ day look,” she captioned the post. “Your brows omgggg,” a fan commented. Here’s how Williams stays fit and fabulous both on the court and off.

1. Cardio Queen

Williams needs to do some form of cardio every day, with running being her favorite. “My at-home fitness routine right now is just a lot of cardio,” she told Vogue. “I do HIIT workouts (high-intensity interval training), a little stretching, a little strength training, but mostly cardio training. I do the cardio exercises on Tonal, which is really helpful for me just to get my body back and used to calisthenics.”

2. Eat To Live

Williams enjoys eating but tries to keep it as healthy as possible. "My philosophy is eat to live. Don't live to eat," she told Women's Health. "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... You need it to survive. And [that's] very hard to live by, cause I definitely love to snack, but this is what I want. These are my goals."

3. Moody Eater

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Williams rarely eats in the mornings, and changes up her diet depending on her moods. "The only time I eat pasta is when I'm playing/training,” she told Women’s Health. “Usually, you'll never see me eating pasta otherwise. 'Cause I feel like I've had to eat it so much in my career. It's just like, I never want to see pasta again… I can have a smoothie for six months," she says. "And then I'll be like, I never want to see a smoothie again for the next six months. And then I'll be like, okay, I'm back on the smoothie. My eating is very moody."

4. Strength Is Beauty

Williams has come to be proud of her strong, beautiful physique. “My view of strength has definitely evolved over the course of my life and the course of my career,” she told Tonal. “I feel like, at the beginning of my career, I didn’t embrace strength. I felt like I had it, looked it, I felt it, and I was it. But I didn’t embrace it… I think once I embraced it and didn’t really care about what other people said or what people thought, people started to realize that strength is beauty, and there’s something amazing and beautiful about being strong.”

5. Meditation and Prayer

Williams protects her spiritual health as well as the physical. “I'm working on practicing meditation,” she told Vogue. “I feel like I need to do it regularly. Do I? No. But I'm getting there! I also understand that prayer is a form of meditation. My motto is: Any time, any day, we can pray. It’s not like I have to pray at a particular time; it's just any time I feel I’m feeling stressed or misguided, I just say a prayer.”

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."

Venus and Serena Williams are Harper’s Bazaar covergirls! The tennis phenoms are featured on the March 2022 issue of the fashion magazine. In their spread, they model a variety of sizzling spring and summer looks—including swimsuits. How do the girls keep themselves so incredibly fit and strong? Read on to see 8 ways Serena and Venus Williams stay 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. They Go on Family Health Retreats

The family that goes on health retreats together, stays together. “I’m an unbelievable planner,” Venus boasts. “I usually plan the health retreats,” she said.

2. The Family Eats a Plant-Based Diet

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The family also eats a similar diet. “We’ve always been focused on health,” Venus said. After she was diagnosed with autoimmune disease, Sjögren’s syndrome in 2011 the family all modified their lifestyle. “When I started to have issues with my health my whole family, from my dad down, all joined into living a more plant-based lifestyle. The support is always there.”

3. Serena Views Food As Fuel

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"My philosophy is eat to live. Don't live to eat,” Serena revealed to Women's Health. "You need it to survive. And [that's] very hard to live by, cause I definitely love to snack, but this is what I want. These are my goals."

4. Venus Has Her Own Vegan Protein Brand

Venus launched her own vegan protein brand, Happy Viking, in 2020. "I need to refuel and provide protein to my muscles quickly after I work out for recovery and to maintain muscle," she told Insider in 2021. "So Happy Viking was created to fuel your inner fighter, your inner Viking, while feeling happy and satisfied about what you put in your body."

5. Serena Is a “Moody” Eater

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Serena eats to suit her personality. "I can have a smoothie for six months. And then I'll be like, I never want to see a smoothie again for the next six months. And then I'll be like, okay, I'm back on the smoothie. My eating is very moody,” she told Women’s Health.

6. Venus Is a “Junk Food Junkie”

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Venus dubs herself "junk food junkie." Some of her favorites include donuts and apple pie. "I've never met a French fry that wasn't vegan," she points out. "I'm definitely not a robot. You can reward yourself and have fun eating as well. There are so many more athletes doing it and sometimes they ask me how to do it. So, I tell them, 'Hey, sometimes you just have to have some pie.'"

7. Serena Works Out with Tonal

Serena is such a fan of Tonal equipment that she recently partnered with the brand. “Never be afraid of your strength because your body is capable of amazing things. Show the world what you can accomplish when you own your strength,” she captioned a recent workout video.

8. Venus Does “Stretch and Flow” Exercises

Venus recently shared a 10-minute workout video demonstrating some of her favorite moves to deal with back pain. “Easy stretch and flow to prevent and erase back pain! I recommend putting these in your warm up or cool down routine for back maintenance!” she captioned it.

Naomi Osaka is known for being fit—both physically fit and protecting her mental health. She recently took a day to enjoy the beach and share some swimsuit photos. “The Haitian and FL in me allows me to be able to stay at the beach for the whole day and not get tired lol,” she captioned it. “Glowing,” commented her sunscare brand, KINLÒ. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Naomi Osaka 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 Reset Herself

Osaka went public with her bouts with depression and social anxiety. "It was important to me to be public because ... I think it gives me clarity," Osaka, 24, said in an interview with Good Morning America. "Just saying out loud that I'll take a break and I'll come back when I am truly in love with the sport and I know what I want to do here; it gave me time to reset myself."

2. She Drinks Smoothies

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"Typically, when I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is drink a smoothie that my trainer Yutaka [Nakamura] makes me. It has kale, spinach, coconut Bodyarmor Lyte," she told PureWow. "I feel like it has kiwi in it." That kale is key. “Kale is a nutrition superstar due to the amounts of vitamins A, K, B6 and C, calcium, potassium, copper and manganese it contains. One cup of raw kale has just 33 calories and only 7 grams of carbohydrate. So, it’s a very diabetes-friendly/weight-friendly vegetable,’ says the Mayo Clinic.

3. This is Her Go-To Snack

"If I snack during the day, maybe I eat an onigiri with umeboshi in it or mixed nuts," she told PureWow. "I would say I don't snack that often, but — for example — I'll eat the onigiri right after I practice and then have the nuts after a gym session." Onigiti is a Japanese food made from white rice and formed into a shape, like a ball or pyramid.

4. She Does Leg Workouts

"I know that my leg work will translate to success on the court,” she has said. Try the leg press. “The leg press is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work various muscles in the lower body, including the quadriceps muscles, the gluteal muscles, the hamstring muscles and the calf muscles,” says the Mayo Clinic.

5. She Journals for Self-Care

“When you use your journal to write down your goals, you can keep better track of your intentions. This will help you stay accountable and serve as a reminder of what you need to do to accomplish them. Be sure to get specific,” says Kaiser Permanente. “Sometimes negative thoughts and emotions can run on a loop in our heads. This can be stressful when you’re dealing with a challenging situation — it can even make your present situation feel worse. But if you stop and put your emotions down on paper, it can help you release negative thoughts from your mind. As you write, you may even come up with a solution you hadn’t thought of before.”

Donna Vekić, a professional tennis player, has achieved remarkable success in her career, winning four singles titles and earning a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. This year, she reached the semifinals at Wimbledon, further cementing her reputation as one of the sport’s top competitors. Vekić recently shared a glimpse of her fitness routine on Instagram, posting a story of herself in black workout clothes at the gym. Beyond her time on the court, Vekić prioritizes healthy eating, balanced nutrition, and consistent fueling to maintain peak performance. She’s also candid about her journey, including the challenges she faced after knee surgery. Reflecting on her comeback, Vekić emphasizes the hard work and determination that have brought her to new heights in her career. Here’s how she stays focused and at the top of her game.

1. She Plays Tennis

Tennis is the main thing that keeps Vekić in shape. According to Lee Health, the sport has a lot of health benefits. “Paul Zavala, an occupational therapist at Lee Health, says tennis contributes to fitness, strength, agility, flexibility, reflexes, and overall health. Tennis helps you learn better footwork and balance since mobility is a key to properly hitting the ball. 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 Eats Healthy

Since she’s a professional athlete, Vekić has to eat a healthy diet. She talked about her approach to eating in an interview with Tennis.com. Vekić says that balance is a big factor in her diet. “Nutrition is very important—up to 70 percent of helping you play your best—but we can also get away with taking a few liberties here and there. It all comes down to timing, and when you’re eating right.”

3. She Works With A Nutritionist

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Vekić revealed in her Tennis.com interview that she decided to work with a nutritionist to help her plan meals and eat better. “I started working with a nutritionist in the last off-season, so I had a set meal plan, but it’s a bit trickier to follow it when I’m on the road. I have to eat a lot in restaurants, which can make it harder to plan ahead, as opposed to when I’m able to cook at home.”

4. She Consistently Fuels Herself

When Vekić is on the court, she has to stay fueled. She revealed her pre, during, and post game foods in her Tennis.com interview. “I try to eat about two hours before a match, but if the match before mine goes longer than planned, I will have a small snack, like an energy bar or a banana. Afterward, I try not to eat carbs for dinner, and I try to eat my dinner early because I think it helps me sleep better.”

5. She’s Proud Of Herself

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Vekić had a great competitive year, and she’s extremely proud of it. She revealed that she nearly quit tennis after knee surgery in an interview with AP News, which is why she’s so proud of herself. “Those couple of years were very tough. I didn’t think I was ever going to come back to the level that I even had last year. So this now, reaching my best result ever at a Slam, I’m really proud of myself, of the work that I’ve done, of the work that my team has done. I’m very thankful to them for believing in me when I didn’t.”