In our day and age, it’s not just Hollywood celebrities who take up the limelight. Thousands of women from the sporting world now reach the same level of influence thanks to their hard work and social media presence.
Here are nine female athletes who take it to the next level and how they stay fit year-round.
Number Nine – Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is a former UFC title contender hailing from Dundee, Oregon. Easily recognized by her blonde hair, tattoos, and fearless attitude, she’s grown to become one of the most popular females on social media.
Having trained as a mixed martial artist for over a decade, a strict routine of classes centered on cardio and endurance ensures she stays in amazing shape year round.
Number Eight – Serena Williams
With an incredible 23 tennis grand slams under her belt, Serena Williams is considered an icon of the sport. She’s a fierce competitor who leaves her heart on the court, which has gained her a cult following worldwide.
Being the best at what you do takes serious practice on and off the court. Serena spends most days training, incorporating cardio exercises such as treadmill machines and light weight lifting to achieve her stunning athletic figure.
Number Seven – Lauren Sesselmann
While Lauren Sesselmann’s soccer career is behind her, the fiery Candian dazzled us on and off the pitch during her prime. After calling it quits in 2017, she was soon inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame for her accomplishments in the game.
Even today, Sesselmann continues to stay fit by engaging in grueling 10-minute full-body workouts. The soccer ace has monetized some of these videos, keeping herself and her following in great shape.
Number Six – Hilary Knight
Hockey sensation Hilary Knight is one of the greatest American athletes of her generation. A two-time Olympic silver medalist and seven-time world champion, she would be part of the American team that finally won gold at the 2018 Olympics.
To stay above the competition, Knight has an efficient workout routine that begins with sprints on the workout bike. After this, she involves explosive bursts of endurance work and plenty of full-body strength training.
Number Five – Stephanie Rice
Stephanie Rice is one of the most decorated swimmers in Australian history. The superstar won three gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and was later given the Medal of the Order of Australia.
While Stephanie retired in 2014, she continues to stay fit and healthy year-round. Stephanie revealed this is thanks to a simple yet effective circuits training routine, in which she’ll work out five times a week, generally on her home balcony.
Number Four – Caroline Wozniacki
Carolines is one of the greatest female tennis players in the sport’s history. The Dane won over 30 singles titles and once held the number-one spot on the rankings for 71 weeks.
Caroline retired back in 2020 due to an injury. But this hasn’t stopped her from keeping fit. The former tennis ace reveals she loves running and participating in elliptical workouts on machines such as the bike and the stairmaster.
Number Three – Aly Raisman
Aly Raisman is a legend of American gymnastics. She picked up gold medals in both the team and floor competitions at the London Olympic Games in 2012 and a bronze on the balance beam, making her the most decorated American at the games.
Aly is known for having a super toned body year-round. Alongside her gymnastic training, she incorporates exercises such as squat jumps, donkey kicks, lunges, and v-ups alongside pilates to keep herself in shape.
Number Two – Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is one of the baddest chicks on the planet. An Olympian, former long-time UFC champion, and professional wrestler, she excels in every sport she competes in.
To remain at the top of her game, Ronda puts in, on average, around 12 workout sessions per week. This consists of judo, striking, wrestling, conditioning, and swimming—no wonder she’s always in incredible shape.
Number One – Ali Krieger
Over her long career, Krieger has competed in three world cups for the States and was part of the winning team in 2015. Seen as an icon for women’s football, Ali also won the UEFA Champions League with German side FFC Frankfurt
Kreiger still plays today and is currently signed by Gotham FC. On top of her weekly training sessions with the club, she hits the gym hard. Kreiger loves incorporating plyometric exercises like the battle ropes and TRX into her workouts.
