Volleyball Star Kayla Simmons Shows Off Flat Tummy on "Perfect Day"

Kayla Simmons is having some fun in the sun in her swimsuit. In a few recent social media posts the college volleyball star shows off her fat tummy in a bathing suit while on vacation. “Perfect day,” she captioned an Instagram Story of herself lounging around in a swim top. In another post she swims in the ocean. How does the athlete approach physical and mental health? Celebwell rounded up her top lifestyle tips.

1. Go Snorkeling

Kayla spends a lot of time in the ocean swimming and snorkeling. “Happy world oceans day,” she captioned a post of herself snorkeling. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits of putting on a mask and fin may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

2. Hang Ten

Kayla enjoys surfing, a water sport with lots of health benefits including cardiovascular fitness from paddling, shoulder and back strength, which also strengthen from the paddling, and leg and core strength. “Once you’re standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up,” the Australian government’s Better Health says.

3. Read

You can find Kayla curled up in bed with a good book when she has some down time. “Cozy,” she captioned a post of herself reading. Why is reading a healthy habit? One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years compared with people who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

4. Take a Hike

Kayla also likes to hike “Hawaii has my heart,” she captioned this photo from one of her hikes. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

• Building stronger muscles and bones
• Improving your sense of balance
• Improving your heart health
• Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems

5. An “All Natural” Body

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Kayla, the “world’s sexiest volleyball player,” blasted plastic surgery rumors during a Q&A on YouTube. “I got zero silicone. I’m all natural, I’m sick of answering that one, but yeah,” Simmons responded when asked, “How much silicone did you get?”

Volleyball star Kayla Simmons is giving fans a look at what her June was like, via social media posts. Simmons, 28, shared highlights of the month, including one picture of her wearing black yoga pants and a pink sports bra, posing for a mirror selfie. “June favs 💚🤠☀️🌊🌸🏐,” she captioned the post. The athlete and content creator is taking it slow due to a torn ACL, but she’s still saying active. Here’s what Simmons does to stay fit, strong, and the center of attention.

1. Squats, Squats, Squats

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Simmons is always doing squats, sometimes adding weights and resistance bands. Squats are one of the most effective exercises for a strong and toned lower body. “One of the best things you can do is practice the squat,” exercise physiologist Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, tells Piedmont Health. “It’s probably the most functional exercise,” he explains, “and the one that you probably need most in your life.”

2. Swimming

Simmons loves to swim, and is passionate about conservation issues. The beach-lover frequently posts pictures of herself underwater. “Happy world oceans day🦈. Our oceans are threatened by pollution, overfishing & climate change. The ocean covers 70% of our planet, but only 8% is protected. Let’s all do what we can to make a difference 💙,” she captioned an Instagram post.

3. Weight Training

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Simmons does weight training sessions as part of her workout regimen, which helps burn fat even when she’s resting. “The ideal is every other day, or 3 times a week,” says British Weight Lifting. “This allows your body to rest and ‘repair’ itself, and it is during this time that the muscle increases.”

4. Resistance Bands

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Simmons frequently uses resistance bands in her workouts, which give her exercises an extra boost. “Resistance bands might not look like much, but they can strengthen your muscles as effectively as more traditional weights,” exercise physiologist Christopher Travers, MS, tells the Cleveland Clinic. “In many ways, bands put more tension on your muscles and work them longer during movements.”

5. Healthy Breakfast

Simmons loves a healthy protein-packed breakfast, with eggs, tomatoes, and coffee on the menu. “You might have noticed that eating eggs for breakfast may keep you feeling fuller for longer — that’s generally attributed to the high protein content in eggs,” says Keck Medicine of USC. “Whether you have an omelet for breakfast or a hard-boiled egg as a snack, eggs can help you stay satisfied after or between meals.”

Get into the training, mindset, and lifestyle choices of twenty remarkable athletes. From Simone Biles to Carli Lloyd, who believes in balance and occasional indulgence, each athlete brings their unique approach to their respective sports. Misty May-Treanor's rigorous exercises, Kerri Walsh-Jennings' focus on recovery, and Serena Williams' varied workouts all demonstrate the dedication required to reach the pinnacle of their fields. As they share their secrets to success, it becomes clear that physical fitness, mental strength, and self-care are essential components of their journeys.

1. Simone Biles

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Simone Biles isn’t just a great athlete, she’s also an advocate for survivors. She opened up about testifying against Larry Nassar on Today. “For so many years to go through everything that I’ve gone through, put on a front, I’m proud of myself, and I’m happy that I can be a leader for the survivors and bring courage to everybody speaking up, so I’m happy to be a voice for them.”

2. Misty May-Treanor

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Gold medalist beach volleyball player, Misty May-Treanor shared some of her favorite exercises in an interview with Women Fitness. “I love olympic lifting (cleans, jerks, snatches), squatting and explosive jump drills. I also implement track and hill workouts with a running instructor. Pilates helps me maintain a strong and healthy core since that is important in our sport. Since I am not the tallest player out there at times, my jump has to be strong from the very match to the very last match. Recovery is equally as important to the lifting as well and that comprises of massage, ice baths, and stretching.”

3. Kerri Walsh-Jennings

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Olympic gold medalist, Kerri Walsh-Jennings, opened up about her approach to training in an interview with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. “When at home, we will have double and triple days all the time. When I get into competition, I want to be fresh and play good volleyball. It is like a mental game. For me, I am going to try something new, add another workout and see how I feel. You need to be humble enough to keep it and push through, or if to much, adjust. It is so important to listen to your body and sometimes the hardest work you have to do is chill out and recover and fine tune.”

4. April Ross

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Bronze-medal winning beach volleyball player, April Ross, opened up about her diet to Today. She says that there’s one thing she makes sure to cut out of her diet. "Sugar is so bad for your body. If you drink soda, the sugar causes inflammation. And it's bad for your joints, so, as an athlete, your joints are going to be more inflamed and you're going to be more prone to injury.”

5. Gabby Douglas

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Gabby Douglas tells HollywoodLife that she does a variety of things to keep herself in shape. “I’m used to doing the same thing every single day, whereas now I get to switch it up. Like, today we’ll do HIIT. Today we’ll do trampoline. Today we’ll do a dance workout. Today we’ll just dive in and it’s been fun even to be creative with myself, coming up with workouts that I find enjoyable because I believe you should be having fun when you workout. I love hard work and I love to sweat but at the same time though, you should love what you do.”

6. Serena Williams

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Serena Williams is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. One of her secrets for staying fit is doing a variety of workouts. “For me, it's so important to mix it up,” she told Fitness Magazine. “I ran, and then I biked. Then I did elliptical. That didn't work out so well, because it was boring, so I tried yoga. I started dancing because I couldn't train when I was sick. We started making up moves, and it was fun. Now I run for 10 minutes, and then I dance.”

7. Venus Williams

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Tennis legend Venus Williams opened up about her decision to go on a plant-based diet with The Beet. “When I was diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome back in 2011, I had to make some major lifestyle changes in order to put my health first. After trying everything the doctor suggested, I continued to experience muscle and joint pain, and constant fatigue. But when I started exploring a plant-based diet to help reduce my inflammation and support my immune system, I loved the way it made me feel, so I kept going.”

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