Beach volleyball player Anouk Vergé-Dépré keeps her body in shape and ready for tough workouts by prioritizing stretching. “[Four] shoulder stretching exercises that can help you release tension and gain mobility 🏐💪🏽😮💨 #training #athlete #routines #avdjourney #nikepro,” she said on Instagram on a video of her stretching. Here’s how Anouk keeps herself at the top of her game.
She spends time outdoors, enjoying the beach. “After sponsor activities, an internship, physio, management duties and an ambassador field trip, it’s time for some relaxation on our favorite island 😁❤️ #gwada #vacation,” she said on an Instagram video of her working in the sand. According to the Mayo Clinic, “there is evidence that nature exposure is associated with better cognitive function — like memory, attention, creativity and sleep quality.”
She pays attention to people who add value to her life. “Remember who stood by your side as you rebuilt yourself. Those are your people ✨🤍 // C.Kenny 📷 @sergiovillalbastudio #athlete #beachvolleyball #wednesdayinspo,” she said on a slideshow of photos on Instagram.
Her family, especially her dad, has been there for her. “Thank you for being there. for helping me to perform at my best. for teaching me there is a solution to every problem. for being my toughest but most honest critic. for your humor during good and bad times. Happy Father’s Day! 🤍 @jcvdchristophe #happyfathersday #athlete 📸 @terence.dufresne // @gina.roder // @studioltd.ch,” she said on Instagram.
She practices mantras and enjoys the peaceful moments. “Quiet moments are a rarity in my life. In between all the training, tournaments and traveling, I always try to pause and take time for myself. Easier said than done as a professional athlete. 😉So here’s a friendly reminder for all of us: breathe in what you need and breathe out what you want to let go of. This weeks breath-mantra: inhale peace, exhale the chaos,” she said on Instagram.
She takes it one day at a time, and continues to push and improve. On a video of her playing volleyball on Instagram, she said “5th place @ European Championships ! We managed to improve our level game by game, but it wasn’t quite enough to beat Italy to enter the semifinals. Weekend off to recover, before we head to Hamburg next for the last international elite16 tournament 🏐⚓️#beachvolleyball #teamjoanouk #athlete.”