Mackenzie Dern is an extremely successful MMA fighter in the UFC octagon. Naturally, she’s got an amazing figure from all that training. Mackenzie loves showing off her body on Instagram. Recently, she enjoyed a day by the Huntington Beach Pier, and shared a bikini photo on Instagram. In it, Mackenzie posed under the pier in a black bikini, her amazing abs and legs on display. She captioned the post, “Beach bum.” How does Mackenzie Dern keep herself in fighting shape? Here are 5 of her secrets.
Mackenzie talked about her approach to fights in an interview with the New York Post. She says that she’s determined to keep herself in shape and to workout on a regular basis. “I didn’t want to get back to where I was before. I’m way more focused. I want to win my fights. I want to do good. I want to have good performances. And having someone depend on you, my daughter, it’s not just me. … I’m getting muscle, I’m working my strength training, and I’m keeping my body fat low. I’m in a way better place now, thankfully.”
Mackenzie shared some of her go-to workouts with Muscle & Fitness. She says that she makes sure to not skip leg day, as her lower body is essential to fighting in the octagon. “I’ve gone through so many injuries from takedowns, and my knees sometimes get, you know, ripped to the side,” Mackenzie explains. “The goal is always to protect and support my joints and back to ensure a longer career.”
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Mackenzie has amazing muscles and a toned body? How did she get them? A lot of weightlifting. Mackenzie talked about the impact lifting weights has on her body and her fighting career with Muscle & Fitness. “Weightlifting is the one thing I do constantly because it helps me. Especially when I start doing MMA, and they’re twisting my arms and legs. I need that protection. So whenever I finish a camp or fight, weightlifting is the first thing I return to.”
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – APRIL 06: Mackenzie Dern poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on April 6, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
As you can see from her Instagram post, Mackenzie loves spending time at the beach. Naturally, she loves to swim to keep herself in shape. Mackenzie shared this reel of her vacation on her Instagram. In it, she is seen going for a dip in the ocean and in a pool. Mackenzie captioned the post, “Just a little of my trips! The life fighting gave to me! 💪🏼👊🏼❤️🌎”
Another thing that Mackenzie likes to do at the beach is surfing. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself posing with a board. She captioned the photo, “What’s your hobby? What is your favorite hobby? Everything is possible in life, the mind attracts what you think.” Mackenzie also shared this video on Instagram of herself riding the waves. She captioned that post, “Trying to get better every time I get in this cold water! Haha always a fun time!! 🏄🏻♀️🌊”