Being a tennis player comes with the need to get into intense workouts. More often than not, even after players retire, they stick to workouts, and so did Serena Williams. After stepping away from tennis in 2022, Serena Williams remains a dedicated fitness connoisseur, regularly posting snippets from the gym. After being away from the power-lifting side of things, it looks like Williams is getting back into the swing of things!
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Serena Williams revealed in an Instagram post of her return to the gym. The tennis legend kicked off things with weighted squats, as she jumped back into the thick of it. Captioned, “Back into the swing of things,” Serena Williams looks ready to step back into her workout regime!
Upon seeing the caption, some followers found a surprise waiting for them, thinking they would be seeing Serena Williams stepping back on the tennis court!
Serena Williams makes her return to workout sessions
Williams’ love for the gym is quite well known. Whether it is her gym playlists or the mirror selfies she clicks after, these gym updates from the American icon remain one of the most pivotal pieces of information for her fans. This time, her return came to her power-lifting, showing off her skills with weighted squats.
The return should not come as a surprise. Her strength was one of the biggest parts of her tennis style and a return to a strength-based workout was inevitable. Williams continues to encourage mothers all over the world to balance their own goals and journey as parents.
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Even outside the gym, Williams regularly demonstrates finesse when it comes to balancing taking care of her child and her business ventures. Her journey as a parent, during the time she was playing competitively, as well as after her retirement has become a testament to the goal.
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Similar to Williams, WTA stars such as Naomi Osaka continually speak about the challenges and rewards of returning to their careers after having a child. Their stories bring to attention the struggles female athletes face, as well as the need to make better provisions for them.
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Serena Williams Shows How Its Done as She Power-Lifts to Get Back Into the ‘Swing of Things’
