Amanda Nunes' UFC comeback fight against Kayla Harrison had to be canceled, but many of her fans are wondering how the 37-year-old MMA star maintains the level of fitness that allowed her to think of a comeback.

The answer lies in 'The Lioness's' intense strength training and outdoor activities that help her with her explosiveness and endurance.

Though the Brazilian-American MMA star hasn't discussed her current workout routine, Celeb Well has highlighted some of her habits that tell the story behind her fitness. Here are some of her fitness-maintaining activities:

Swimming

Swimming is one of the outdoor activities that Nunes does frequently. She has also posted photos while being in a swimming pool on her Instagram.

So, it can be safely said that swimming helps her be in shape, and even experts agree that swimming has several other benefits besides helping to maintain a toned physique.

Horse riding

Amanda has also been seen enjoying this outdoor activity. According to Celeb Well, she shared a post on Instagram featuring videos and photos of herself riding a horse with her friends. She captioned the post, “It was too good. This is my life”.

According to Marcy Crouch, PT from Healthline, “The best attributes of all sports can be gained on the back of a horse: strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, mental toughness, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, a clear mind, and trust”.

Weight lifting

Weight lifting is something that the former UFC women's champ-champ follows to build her strength. In many of her old posts, she has been spotted at the gym working out, including strength training, presses with a large ball, and presses with a squat.

Hiking

Nunes often goes hiking with her family. According to Celeb Well, Amanda shared highlights from her camping trip with her family. She was also spotted hiking on a train in a video.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, hiking has benefits such as:

• It lowers the blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular issues
• Combat diabetes
• Uplift mood.

A Healthy Diet

One of the common things that every fitness enthusiast, bodybuilder, or sportsperson follows is a healthy diet. Amanda is no exception to that.

According to Fitness Clone, she eats 4 to 5 clean meals per day. Amanda prefers classic items such as oatmeal, egg whites, veggies, and chicken. She also said, “I eat a lot of chocolate because I love it”.

For snacks, Nunes prefers fruits, but hydration is another part of her health that she takes special care of.

So, this is how Amanda Nunes maintains her strength and fitness. How excited are you about her return to the octagon?

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Written by

Supradeep Dutta

Edited by

Souvik Roy