Volleyball Star Brandie Wilkerson In Workout Gear Says “It’s Your World”

Canadian beach volleyball player Brandie Wilkerson is sharing some inspirational advice with her social media followers. Wilkerson, 31, posted a video of herself playing volleyball on the sand in black leggings and a long-sleeve shirt, a motivational message playing over her post. “If I learnt anything in the last year it’s environment is everything. So go where you’re valued. Protect your peace. Say it with your chest. It’s your world 💯,” she captioned the post. Here’s how Wilkerson stays active, fit, and happy.

1. Wellness Warrior

Wilkerson is happiest when she’s moving and being creative. “[My favorite wellness activities are] beach volleyball, yoga, spa days, creating art, making fresh foods, laughing, reading, dancing and hiking,” she told Herb Pharm (she is their athlete ambassador). “My morning routine starts with journaling, doing my virtual Volleyball Canada check-ins, getting dressed for practice and then sipping a warm Honey Turmeric Tea that I add Herb Pharm’s Ginger and Reishi extracts into.”

2. Volleyball Journey

Wilkerson is proud to represent Canada on the international stage. “I started playing indoor club volleyball at 18 years old when high school coaches and friends encouraged me to pursue it,” she told Blenders Eyewear. “After that, I quickly gained success on my varsity team at York University which opened the door to beach volleyball. I had friends that attended my university who were Canadian Beach Volleyball Team members, and they directed me to try out and train with the program alongside my varsity career. After graduation from university, I committed full-time to beach volleyball, making the National Team and traveling all over the world representing Canada.”

3. Always Curious

Wilkerson is always striving to learn and evolve. “I like to do anything that allows me to be creative or learn something new,” she told Wilson.com. “I love to explore new places, foods, music, art, and shops, it is a large part of who I am. Especially if I can share those moments with people I love.”

4. Advice For Young Athletes

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Wilkerson is grateful for the support she gets from fans and family, and has good advice for up-and-coming athletes. “My lifelong inspiration has been my mother,” she told Wilson.com. “She teaches me how to be a resilient, resourceful, honest, authentic, and a deeply joyful human which has translated into my game more than anything else. My piece of advice for any young beach volleyball player is to take risks, listen to your body, and be your own biggest fan. These three things have helped my game and success immeasurably.”

5. Motto For Life

Wilkerson has a personal motto she lives by. “‘Inner reality creates the outer form—stay present.’ To me, this means that our minds and the present moment are all that matters. Take care of it and it’ll serve you well,” she told Herb Pharm.

Brandie Wilkerson, Olympian and professional beach volleyball player, is making waves both on and off the court. Recently, she shared a video highlighting the AVP League Championship and what it means to compete at the highest level in beach volleyball. Known for her grit and positivity, Wilkerson continually inspires her followers by showing how hard work and passion lead to success.

Her Instagram is a window into her life as an elite athlete, showcasing her historic achievements, relentless drive, and moments of gratitude. Whether she’s celebrating a silver medal, pushing through sand sprints, or embracing the flow of life, Wilkerson’s mindset serves as a reminder to stay grounded, determined, and thankful for the journey. She proves that reaching the top is about more than skill—it’s about heart.

1. She celebrates

She celebrates her victories and milestones. On Instagram, on a photo of her with her medal, she captioned it “HISTORICAL WIN ON SO MANY LEVELS 🥈🇨🇦✨Bringing home a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games 🙏🏽 #olympics #paris2024 #beachvolleyball.”

2. She’s driven

She’s a go-getter and extremely driven, aiming to inspire others to go through life in a similar way. On Instagram, she posted a series of photos and captioned it “pro tip: stop waiting for a seat at the table, make one.” According to Health Direct, aim to “keep the momentum up. It takes most people about 2 months to develop a new habit, but for some people, it can take much longer. Keeping the momentum and routine helps it feel more automatic over time.” You can practice keeping the motivation and working towards your goals like Brandie.

3. She stays hydrated

On a video of her sprinting uphill through sand to train, she’s seen chugging water filled with important electrolytes to keep her feeling strong and ready for more cardio. “Going to need all 5 electrolytes in @purevitalabs h20 to run these sand sprints 🥵 #teamPVL #poweredbyPVL @purevitalabs,” she said on Instagram.

4. She goes with the flow

It’s important to keep your peace of mind, staying in a mentally calm state. She knows it’s crucial to not try to force things that are just meant to unfold. On Instagram, on a video of her walking with a confident smile, she captioned it “don’t force what should flow 🤎.”

5. She’s grateful for the support

She appreciates the outpouring support she receives, and lets it keep her motivated. “THANK YOU, merci, obrigado, gracias, danke, & more to all you beautiful souls !!! 😭As I’m replying to the influx of heartfelt messages I just wanted to say a quick thank you to all those who tuned in, shared on social, texted, dmed, called, commented !! Whether I’ve known you my whole life or we just virtually met I see ALL your kind words and it means the most to me ❤️,” she said on Instagram.

Volleyball star Kristen Nuss is a proud member of Team USA, and ready for Paris 2024. Nuss, 26, shared a sweet video of friends and family wishing her and Taryn Kloth the best of luck, with the athlete appearing in a variety of different workout outfits in the clips. “Who’s cutting the onions 🥹 Forever grateful for our incredible support system. We love you all from the bottom of our hearts and can’t wait to represent @teamusa at the pinnacle of this sport on center stage. Let’s get this thing started!” reads the caption on the post. Here’s how Nuss stays strong, fit and ready to compete.

1. Walking and Training

Nuss loves nothing better than going for a walk for a non-volleyball related workout. Otherwise, she is constantly training with her coach. “You want practice to be harder than the game itself,” she told Mind Body Green. “That's where the resilience gets built—in those practice moments when you're in a really hard drill, he's just crushing balls at you, then you're having to do some sort of serve receive and constantly just execute. You get to the point where your brain is like, Go, go, go—but your legs are dying and just stop working.”

2. Louisiana Home

While most volleyball players are based in California, Nuss and Kloth live and train in Louisiana. “I want to rewrite the script,” she told AVP. “No – you don’t have to live in California. No – you don’t have to be mega tall. Of course, we’ll go to Cali to train with other pros. But I have no intention of moving to California in my career. I want this sport to grow all over the country. With a partner from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that feels possible.”

3. Peanut Butter and Jelly

Nuss enjoys a sandwich to fuel her performance. “Honestly, before a big game—and especially depending on when we play—a good ol' peanut butter and jelly sandwich,” she told Mind Body Green. “That is a solid pregame. It's the perfect snack to give you the energy and carbs that you need. We [Kloth and I] eat them a lot when we travel. Day to day, I follow a high-protein diet. It's just about eating a ton of protein in every meal that we get. I personally love doing higher protein, lower calorie, and a lot of quantity because I am someone who enjoys that feeling of fullness.”

4. Repping the Shorties

Nuss is 5 feet 6 inches tall, and wants to inspire other aspiring athletes who are on the shorter side for volleyball. “ When I was coming up in the sport, no one looked like me,” she told AVP. “I wanted to change that. I wanted to provide the shorter kids with someone they could look up to. The desire to inspire is what motivates me the most to keep striving for success. People aren’t coming up on the street and outright telling me, ‘You will never accomplish your goals.’ But now, being partners with 6 feet 4 inches Taryn Kloth, everyone comes up to her. They ask how tall she is, and insist she must play a sport. No one is saying that to me.”

5. Competition Prep

Nuss prepares for a game by listening to music and relaxing. “My approach may be different than most,” she told Mind Body Green. “I have found over the years that if I get super focused and ‘locked in’ that I actually don't perform well. So I try to be a little more laid back. So, in warm-ups, I just try to keep it fun and relaxed. You can find me jamming out to whatever song is playing in my head. Chatting with our coaches. I'm not super focused—keeping it very light. It's just having fun. Because, honestly, that is what I find I need to perform my best.”

WNBA star Monique Billings is reminding fans to have the right mindset when it comes to chasing their dreams and achieving their goals. Billings, 27, shared pictures of herself wearing black pants and a white sports bra, training on the basketball court with trainer James Clark. “Doing the work, as if the action itself is the destination 📍,” she captioned the post. Billings is passionate about wellness, self-care, and being her best self at all times—here’s how the Los Angeles Sparks player stays focused and strong.

1. Holistic Self-Care

Billings sees exercise and yoga as part of a holistic self-care approach to life. “I incorporate self-care into my daily routine with various rituals that make me feel more in alignment and balance daily,” she told Beauty Bio. “From my morning and evening skin care routines to the delicious foods I eat, taking time for siesta rests, or even going on walks or on a picnic. I try to view everything in my life as an experience! I want to cultivate divine experiences every single day, and I find that this makes everyday life less mundane and gives me something to look forward to.”

2. Athlete Lifestyle

Billings says being a professional athlete can be lonely. “The discipline it takes to become one of the best in the world means that you have to sometimes separate yourself from people, distractions, and limiting situations that could hold you back,” she told Beauty Bio. “There are many times when I am in the gym alone, and the spotlights aren’t on, there’s no camera crew or media, and no fans in the stands. It’s a very ‘you vs. you’ lifestyle a lot of the time, and there are many internal battles that can make the journey feel lonely. Your mind can be your best tool or your biggest hurdle.”

3. Recovery Process

Billings is strict about allowing her body to recover from the stress it endures. “Recovery is putting my most prominent needs within the realm of my mind, body, and spirit at the front of my to-do list,” she told Muse. “When I’m focused on physical recovery, I’m taking ice baths, getting massages almost every other day, doing yoga and stretching, and getting lots of sleep! Recovery doesn’t have to be an overly complicated process, but instead, it’s just listening to your body and responding to what it needs. Recovery is pivotal for me to be an elite athlete because I’m loving and caring for my body so that it will respond by allowing me to perform at my absolute best.”

4. Inspired By Serena Williams

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Billings is inspired by strong women like Tyra Banks and Serena Williams. “Serena Williams is so powerful and so strong,” she told CNK Daily. “Her elegance and how she carries herself is inspiring and encouraging as well. Especially as a black woman, I look up to her. I’m thankful to have her as an example... My thing now is that I want to be an example for young girls and women to show them that you don’t have to put yourself in a box. You can like heels, and sneakers, and be a beast on the court. That’s my message and what I try to put out into the world.”

5. Mindfulness and Awareness

Billings is passionate about mindfulness and mental health. “Mindfulness is so important to me because for such a long time I did not know who I was outside of what I do,” she told Muse. “I had to become mindful and aware of my gifts and treasures outside of my profession or my level of success and clout. Mindfulness is the simplicity of your essence. It’s being aware that who I am on the inside shines brighter than anything I could ever portray on the outside. My mindset of mindfulness grounds me daily. I’m passionate about this because I want everyone to be able to experience what it feels like to know your value and to have an elite sense of self-love.”