Last week, Simone Biles officially announced two inevitable things: she’ll be competing in the Paris Olympics, and we’ll be watching her every move closely until the closing ceremony, including tidbits about her self-care practices, right down to the fashionable slippers she’ll wear immediately after winning.
After two days of intense competition at the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in Minneapolis, Biles took the top spot in the all-around (leading by 5.55 points) and also earned top scores in the floor exercise and vault. Amid the festivities that followed, including patriotic streamers, a press conference and a symbolic center stage. Team Selfie— The legendary gymnast also took a moment to calm down. She wore a white USA Gymnastics tracksuit and Nike Burrow Slippers For some nice picture With my husband and family.
Now, each of the floor, vault and balance beam routines has an official name: “Biles.” It’s a testament to how much power the 27-year-old athlete puts into her barefoot sprints and clean landings. If these recovery shoes keep her comfortable and supported after her workouts, Making history in sportswe bet they’re pretty awesome. Nike describes the slippers as having a “marshmallow-soft” foam midsole and outsole, with a fleecy inner liner to cozy up to your hard-working feet. But you don’t have to be an Olympian, or even an athlete, to enjoy them; they’re just as good for lounging around at home (or sitting on the couch watching Paris 2024).
Wearing comfortable, fitted clothing seems to fit in with the rest of Biles’ recovery routine. Last year, she said: The hustle and bustle Biles says she enjoys massages, acupuncture, and hot tub soaks (“nice stuff”). Aside from restoring herself, she also stresses the importance of “nourishing my body” with a balanced, protein-rich diet, relaxing by sitting outside with her dogs each evening, and getting regular facials because she just loves it. For Biles, self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate; she gets the most out of relaxing activities and simple pleasures that make her feel good.
After the challenges she faced in Tokyo 2021, Biles will no doubt be prioritizing self-care as she heads to Paris, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for the four-time Olympic gold medalist.
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