Jamie Simmonds is a CrossFit athlete known for competing in various high-level fitness competitions. She frequently shares workout videos on Instagram, offering her followers a glimpse into her intense training regimen. Recently, she posted a video of herself preparing for an upcoming competition, showcasing her lifting weights, swinging from rings, and running on the treadmill. In the caption, she wrote, “Ready to work this weekend.” As an elite athlete, Simmonds stays fit through a variety of exercises and is dedicated to maintaining a healthy diet. Whether she’s working on endurance, strength, or fueling her body with the right nutrients, Simmonds exemplifies the discipline needed to excel in CrossFit competitions. Here are some of the key habits she follows to stay in peak shape.
Running is one of the things that Simmonds does to keep herself in shape. In her recent post, she is seen running on the treadmill. Simmonds also shared these photos on Instagram of herself on a run. She captioned the post, “Run day 🫶💦@qhptraining. Want some people to run / jog / walk with this week, come join us THIS Friday for our first @qhptraining Run Club. Meet : 5.45AM / 20.09.24. Where : LOCAL Al Zenia.”
Simmonds is also seen lifting in her Instagram video. ACE Fitness states that lifting weights is very beneficial. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”
Simmonds likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Simmonds shared this video of herself doing laps in the water. She captioned it, “Swim day 🐟How much better is life with music 😌 @esc_sounds.” While on a trip to Dubai, she made sure to swim in her hotel’s pool. Simmonds included some photos of herself and others doing so in this Instagram post highlighting her vacation. She captioned it, “Simple things.”
Simmonds makes sure to eat healthy. One thing she incorporates into her diet is smoothies. She shared one of her favorite smoothie recipes in the caption of this Instagram video. “Find me here every day 😌 – @swolverine protein smoothie mid arvo in the sun. My go to daily smoothie 🤍1 banana. 1/2 cup frozen bloobs 🫐5g creatine @swolverine. 1 scoop vanilla protein @swolverine. Dash & a bit of almond milk. Ice as needed. Blend & go 👌”
In her smoothie recipe Instagram post, Simmonds revealed that she likes to put creatine in her smoothies. She also explained why in the previous post’s caption. “NOW – Why add creatine?! – maintains lean body mass – aids recovery – boosts energy & endurance – supports bone health – optimizes metabolism – may boost heart & brain health – can improve memory, now don’t be silly get your creatine in and make it taste great @swolverine.”