Serena Williams is serving up more than just fitness goals these days — she’s reminding the world that retirement doesn’t mean slowing down.
The 43-year-old tennis legend and mother of two stunned fans on Friday after sharing a post-workout photo on Instagram, proudly showing off her defined abs and athletic frame.
Serena Williams shows off her toned physique in a series of post-gym selfies shared on Instagram (Image: Instagram/@serenawilliams).
“Working out and working on my angles,” she wrote in the caption, accompanied by mirror selfies taken after her gym session.
The post quickly attracted praise from fans and celebrities alike. Lala Anthony commented, “Always preparing for summer!!!!!” while supermodel Naomi Campbell dropped a series of fire emojis.
Serena Williams shows off her toned physique in a series of post-gym selfies shared on Instagram (Image: Instagram/@serenawilliams).
Actress Holly Robinson Peete also chimed in, calling Williams “Shredded 🔥.” Peloton instructor Benjamin Alldis added: “I see you @serenawilliams — all those @onepeloton sessions have been serving you well.”Always preparing for summer!” the tennis star’s pal Lala Anthony wrote, hyping her up in the comments.Instagram/serenawilliams
Williams has frequently expressed her love for Peloton workouts. In a 2021 interview with Self, she said the instructors’ motivational style keeps her going: “They’ll be like, ‘If you can get through this, you can get through your day,’ and I’m like, ‘I got you! I’m here!”Serena Williams: Instagram/serenawilliams
In addition to Peloton, the former athlete has incorporated various forms of training into her routine. Speaking to Vogue in 2022, she shared that her typical workouts involved HIIT (high-intensity interval training), stretching, strength training, and cardio.
Williams has been vocal about her gym routines in the past.Instagram/serenawilliams
“I do cardio exercises on Tonal, which is helpful for me to just get my body back and used to callisthenics,” she told the publication.
Williams said she prefers to train solo and finds virtual coaching more suitable. “I don’t necessarily want a trainer in my room or the gym with me,” she explained. “So, just having the Tonal trainers is a relief. It’s something different from what I’ve been doing for the past 20-plus years, and it’s refreshing.”
The former athlete previously admitted she’s a big fan of riding her Peloton bike.Instagram/serenawilliams
Since stepping away from professional tennis in 2022, the 23-time Grand Slam winner has embraced an active lifestyle driven by parenting.
In a 2024 appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna, Williams said her life as a mother to Olympia, 7, and Adira, 1, is even more physically demanding than her years on the court.
Serena Williams celebrates winning her semi-final match against Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic-Baroni. REUTERS/Jason Reed
“As a mom, I’m way more active than I was during tennis,” she explained. “Obviously, with tennis, I was playing Wimbledons and stuff. But, as a mom, I’m gone all day.”
Williams shares her daughters with her husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. The couple, known for their low-key family life, often share glimpses into their routines and parenting moments.
Serena Williams serves during her fourth-round match against the Czech Republic’s Barbora Strycova. REUTERS/Jason Reed
While fans may no longer see Williams chasing grand slam titles, they’re now watching her redefine strength, resilience, and balance in her post-tennis chapter.
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