Karolína Plíšková, one of the tennis world’s top-ranked athletes, is known not only for her impressive skills on the court but also for her dedication to fitness. Recently, she gave fans a glimpse into her workout routine by sharing a post in her two-piece workout gear, enjoying some downtime in the great outdoors. Balancing strength training, cardio, and outdoor activities, Plíšková demonstrates how she keeps her body in top condition for her demanding sport. From weightlifting to hiking, the tennis star emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong, flexible, and well-rounded physique, all while making time for rest and relaxation. Here's how she stays in peak shape year-round.
1. She Lifts Weights
To get into shape to hit the courts, Plíšková lifts heavy weights. “Strength training, whether performed with weights, bands, machines or your own body weight, is important for your long-term health,” CNN reports. “Also known as resistance training, it increases muscular strength, endurance and bone density.”
2. She Does TRX Workouts
A quick way to strengthen and tone is to do TRX workouts, which Plíšková does in this video. “TRX is a phenomenal alternative to weight machines as it’s portable. In addition, it can be done anywhere plus the gym, home or even on the road,” the Trifocus Academy states. “Plus, suspension training is an efficient training tool for people of all levels of fitness as it’s adjustable. The site adds, “By altering the angle of your body, or where you stand, you are able to make exercises more difficult or easier. In addition, TRX is a safe way to train many people with knee and back issues as it lowers the pressure on those areas.”
3. She Uses a Medicine Ball
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Another go-to workout for the tennis star is a medicine ball, which she paired with her TRX workout. “Medicine balls are weighted exercise tools that are great for building strength, especially in your core muscles, and enhancing your power and coordination,” TRX Training states on their site. “When you use medicine balls for exercises like throws, slams, or rotational movements, you're working multiple muscle groups at once. This can boost your calorie burn, increase muscle endurance, and improve your athletic performance.”
4. She Hikes
To break up the routine of the gym, but still getting a good workout, hiking is a great way to burn calories, while enjoying the outdoors. Plíšková posted herself hiking and taking in the beautiful view from the top of a mountain with the caption, “Sunday hike.” “Going up and down hills gets the heart pumping, creating a great cardio workout,” Piedmont states on their site. “Like most cardio exercises, hiking helps reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even some cancers.
5. She Mixes Up Her Workouts
To stay in top-notch shape, Plíšková does a variety of exercises and mixes up her routine with cardio. According to Ohio Health, there’s many reasons to switch up your workouts. “Your body has a way of becoming too accustomed to routine activity, which prevents you from progressing toward your fitness goals. Challenge your body at least twice a week to a workout that you aren’t used to.” The site states, “For instance, instead of running on the treadmill or the road, head for a wooded trail or local park. This minor tweak will have your body working harder as it adjusts to the new terrain and in turn, build muscle and cardiovascular endurance as well as burn more calories.”
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