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Post by Admin on Dec 21, 2014 21:05:25 GMT
It's not quite 2015 yet, but it's never too soon to start thinking of those New Year's resolutions. We caught up with tennis star, face of Avon Luck and Sugarpova creator Maria Sharapova to help jumpstart your fitness resolutions and help you pack the perfect gym bag. To be a top athlete like Sharapova, having a regular fitness schedule is a must. The 27-year-old admits to training six days a week for five hours a day—both on and off the court with core work and ladder work. But you don't have to workout for hours on end to embrace a fit life. Sharapova says fitness is all about maintaining a balance. "I try to keep it balanced and keep my body aware of what I'm doing, and not have a particular schedule," she says of her own workout. "I challenge my body to new experiences." But don't expect that to mean the athlete doesn't satisfy her own sweet tooth. The Sugarpova creator practices the 80/20 rule, where 80 percent of what she eats is "healthy," while 20 percent can be indulgent. (This holiday, expect her to treat herself with sweet apple cider, cakes and her favorite pecan pie.) "It's nice to give yourself a break mentally and sometimes to say to yourself, 'Okay, today I gave the effort. I did well in whatever the workout, whatever the goal that you accomplished, and you give yourself a break,'" she says. If your 2015 has you challenging your body to new fitness experiences, Sharapova reveals her four essentials for a great, beauty-friendly gym bag. Maria Sharapova's Gym Bag Beauty Essentials 1. Sunscreen. Sharapova, who spends her time in the sultry Florida sun, is a big fan of Supergoop sunscreen. 2. Hydration mist for post practice. "I have an organic one that has some essential oils that I put on when I travel too." 3. Evian face spray that Sharapova puts in her fridge for a cooling effect post-workout. 4. A hand moisturizer. 5. Water. "I start my day with trying to drink a half liter bottle of water," she says. "I keep that next to my bed so when I wake up it's just a reminder. I try to keep that up throughout the day." Not only does Sharapova recommend hydration for fitness, but she says it's essential for good beauty and skin.
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Post by Admin on Dec 27, 2014 21:42:44 GMT
The United States Sports Academy has named Russian and Serbian tennis stars Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic winners of the 2014 Athlete of the Year award. "The Academy is proud to announce Novak Djokovic, professional tennis player from Serbia as the Male Athlete of the Year and Maria Sharapova, professional tennis player from Russia as the Female Athlete of the Year," the academy said on its website.
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Post by Admin on Jan 2, 2015 21:05:55 GMT
MARIA Sharapova flew in for her first Brisbane International last year with a doubt over her recovery from a shoulder problem and a new coach in tow. Twelve months later, Sharapova is back in Brisbane as owner of a second French Open title and coach Sven Greonefeld has helped her move from fourth to second in the world rankings last year. Top seed for the Brisbane International, starting on Sunday, Sharapova said she was not driven by a mission to return to the No.1 ranking she held most recently for four weeks in mid-2012. Improving and maintaining her standard of play in 2015 and adding to her five career major titles are priorities, although either may help her unseat Serena Williams from the top of the rankings. “I just want to focus on matches and competing well and being the best played I can be and the best player out there,’’ Sharapova said. “It’s the first tournament of the year and it’s nice to come back to Brisbane. It’s a great entry list and why so many of us like starting the year off in Brisbane." The Russian hit the court for an afternoon session practice at Pat Rafter Arena under the eye of Groenefeld, who was hired in November 2013. Should Sharapova, who is the highest ranked of four top-10 women at the Brisbane International, win and take the 470 rankings points, she will trail Williams by 680 points. Also arriving from Europe yesterday were Australian Open runner-up Dominika Cibulkova and Germany’s world No.9 Angelique Kerber. Tenth-ranked Cibulkova, from Slovakia, upset Sharapova in the fourth round at Melbourne Park.
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Post by Admin on Jan 15, 2015 20:37:20 GMT
She's got her head set on the Australian Open so the last thing Maria Sharapova needs to be worrying about is getting from A to B. So thankfully former Formula One driver Mark Webber was on-hand to give her a lift to practice at the Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on Wednesday. The Australian ensured that the number two in the world travelled in style and picked her up in a shiny red, soft-top Porsche. The Porsche ambassadors had all eyes on them as they drove through Melbourne’s CBD in the $300,000 911 Targa 4S. Maria, 27, wore a black Nike top for the outing with matching tracksuit bottoms and trainers. She wore her blonde tresses up in a ponytail to ensure it was out if the way for the spin in the convertible. Mark, 38, also went casual for his chauffeuring duties, opting for a grey T-shirt, dark jeans and runners. It wasn't the first time the driver, who ended his career as an F1 driver in November 2013, took the Russian for a spin. Mark also drove Maria to the Women’s Tennis Association pre-Wimbledon dinner in London in a 918 Hybrid last year.
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Post by Admin on Jan 17, 2015 21:11:50 GMT
Maria Sharapova has backed the super-coach trend that will see two of her rivals tapping into the knowledge of grand slam champions at the Australian Open. Sixth seeded Pole Agnieszka Radwanska has taken on 18-times grand slam title winner Martina Navratilova, while up-and-coming American Madison Keys has former world number one and three-time major winner Lindsay Davenport as a mentor. Sharapova has swapped a few coaches in recent years but has been working with Dutchman Sven Groeneveld since late 2013, a career coach who has mentored a number of top players but had no notable success as a player. "Well, I think from experience-wise, there's no better person that can help you in certain situations as a coach, as a motivator, as someone that just has been there, done that," Sharapova told reporters at Melbourne Park on Saturday. "I think it's great to see. I think it's always nice when you've been through a career and you have the opportunity or you have the desire to share it with other players, to share your knowledge and experience." With a career grand slam of major titles and a sweet-making business, the 27-year-old was asked whether she might rather stay home and drink wine rather than grind hard on the tour. She dismissed the idea. "I'm starting from scratch. I'm . I'm determined to do better," said 2008 champion Sharapova, who was dumped from the last 16 by eventual finalist Dominika Cibulkova last year after missing the back end of the previous season due to injury. "I lost in the fourth round here. That's not a result I want. I want to do much better. I'm here to try to win the title. I don't know if I'd be drinking wine. Maybe a sangria actually. But when you're holding the trophy, God, you can have as many sangrias as you want and you're in it. So that sounds a lot better."
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