Daria Kasatkina is vacationing in the Maldives – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the tennis star shows off her amazing body in an exercise set (and swimsuit!) while taking a much-needed break from tennis in the tropics. “Season 2024 is over, and it’s been great🙏🏽 Now living life in paradise🏝️ Loving this place,” she captioned the Instagram photos. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
Tennis
Tennis is Daria’s main form of fitness. “The only thing I love about tennis is tennis itself. It's the game of tennis I like so much to play. You know, to hear the sound of the ball coming from the racquet, so like the sound of the ball touching the ground and you know this beautiful feeling of hitting the ball,” she told We Are Tennis.
Coffee
Daria is a coffee drinker. Here she is holding a cup while on vacation. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.
Ice Skating
When she’s not on the court, you can find Daria ice skating. “Making sure she knows how to skate⛸️👻 @natalia_zabiiako 💜 #love,” she captioned a post from the rink. According to Harvard Medical School, ice skating will burn up to 200 calories per hour. It is also great for joint and muscle health and helps improve balance and coordination.
Stretching
Daria understands the importance of stretching before and after playing tennis or exercising. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”
Strength Training
Daria lifts weights to keep her body ready for the court. Here she is during a strength training session. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:
- Develop strong bones
- Manage your weight
- Enhance your quality of life
- Manage chronic conditions
- Sharpen your thinking skills
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