Chill Chat
The Olympic athlete reveals her go-to self-care rituals.
Simone Biles is unquestionably one of the greatest athletes of all time.
To be that good, Biles says she stays completely dedicated to her sport.
I train for six, sometimes seven hours a day and only have Sundays off, she tells Bustle.
As a big-time dog lover, shes partnered with dog food brand Nulo for itsFuel Incredible campaign.
Practice starts at 7, so I have to be out the door by 6:45.
Im in the gym for six to seven hours a day.
We just came off theWorld Championships, so Ive been training for that.
On a typical day, Ill do lots of conditioning to get ready for competitions.
With gymnastics you cant really wear headphones, so my music plays in the entire gym.
We did intense Pilates, which was very difficult, but I did enjoy it.
My husband and I got a cold tub for our backyard.
And I like to soak in a hot tub.
For lunch, Ill eat more proteins, like chicken or salmon.
I make a good lemon pepper salmon with rice and veggies.
And if I make salad, I have to have feta on top.
I love to get facials.
I go to an aesthetician every four to six weeks in downtown Houston who is amazing.
Well talk for about 100 minutes.
I think thats really helped keep me centered this year as Ive been competing again.
I also FaceTime my husband, and then Ill catch up on YouTube videos or podcasts.
I likeCall Her Daddy.
I dont have much downtime, so I like to keep it simple.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
