Simone Biles Does Her First Workout Since the Olympics — and Says This Kind of Class Is ‘Too Hard’

Simone Biles may be the most decorated gymnast in history — but even she isn’t immune to a “hard” workout session.

In a post shared to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Biles, 27, documented her first workout following her historic run at the Paris Olympics.

“First time working out since the olympics,” the gymnast wrote. “This is what I wore to a pilates class that I will never be attending again! Y’all stay strong out there lmao. It was too hard.”

During the Netflix docuseries Simone Biles: Rising, the gymnast opened up about her advanced age (for gymnastics) and how she feels differently now than she did earlier in her career.

“Since I’m older, my body is like a ticking time bomb,” Biles said in the series, and noted that despite suffering a calf injury during the Paris Olympics, she refused to quit and relive her early exit in the Tokyo Games.

Coming off her successful Gold Over America Tour, Biles has been tight-lipped about her future in gymnastics — specifically if she will return for a fourth Olympic games in Los Angeles in 2028.

“This is my last, definitely Yurchenko double pike [vault]. I mean I kind of nailed that one. So never say never,” BIles told reporters following the Paris Games. “The home Games — the next Olympics is at home, so you just never know. But I am getting really old.”

Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens told PEOPLE in August that he’s on board with whatever she decides.

“If she feels like it is time to focus on life … because when you are locked in, you do have to sacrifice a lot and you do miss a lot,” Owens told PEOPLE.

“That’s the one thing that she would just have to figure out for herself. And like I said, man, I’m here to support her a thousand percent whatever she decides to do,” he added.

Gymnast Simone Biles vows to ‘never’ return to Pilates class, cites difficulty with first experience

Simone Biles is an elite athlete and one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, but she recently admitted she struggled to get through a workout.

Biles apparently took some time off after she won her fifth, sixth and seventh Olympic gold medals earlier this year in Paris.

But she recently resumed her workouts.

According to Biles’ social media account, Pilates was at least part of her first post-Olympics workout, but her experience with the popular exercise was not something she is interested in doing again.

“First time working out since the olympics,” the superstar gymnast wrote on her Instagram story Wednesday. “This is what I wore to a Pilates class that I will never be attending again! Y’all stay strong out there lmao. It was too hard.”

Joseph Pilates is credited with developing the exercise. A typical Pilates class involves machines, which use bands and movable benches.

Exercises focus on Improving flexibility and building muscle strength. When done properly, Pilates has also been known to help lower back and leg muscles.

Biles has not ruled out competing again in the Olympics.

“Never say never. The next Olympics is at home. So, you just never know. But I am getting really old,” Biles, 27, said in August.

The Summer Games are scheduled to return to the U.S. in 2028, when athletes from across the globe descend upon Los Angeles. It will mark the first time since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics an American city hosts the summer edition of the Games.

In addition to the three gold medals she earned at the Paris Olympics, Biles also won silver in the floor exercise.

Jonathan Owens Showcases ‘Immaculate’ Thanksgiving Spread Celebrated with Simone Biles After Bears Game

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are finally getting to spend some quality time together. Despite the couple tying the knot back in 2023, it has been a rough ride for the duo. Owing to the immensely hectic schedule of both the athletes, Biles and Owens seldom got the chance to live like a normally married couple. Now, they traveled back and forth to see each other. But that never compensated for the lack of ‘me’ time they missed out on.

It was only after the Paris Olympics that things were supposed to get better for the couple. But again, Biles got busy with her GOAT tour, extending their long-distance marriage more. Luckily for the duo, things seem to have been getting normal for the power couple. While Owens expressed his joy about getting back home to see Biles cooking, the couple is also very close to moving into their dream home.

Now, getting to be around each other, what better way to celebrate the occasion than to lay out a sumptuous Thanksgiving spread? Despite a heartbreaking loss for the Bears at the Ford Field, the Thanksgiving spirit did not go down at the Biles house. In a recent Instagram story, Jonathan Owens relived their Thanksgiving celebration by sharing a post uploaded by ‘@chefdamecooks’ aka Executive Private Chef, Damon A Ruff. While the couple visited Chi Town to let go of their diets for the day, the menu for the evening was mouthwatering, to say the least. Quite rightly, Owens wrote on his Instagram story, “The spread was immaculate.”

Chef Damon shared a reel of his master piece spread writing, “Have to take a moment to say Thank you @jowens for the booking !!! 🫡” Jonathan further praised the culinary expert, commenting, “Appreciate you always bro🤞🏽” acknowledging his talent and efforts. As the camera panned the items for the evening, we could spot a number of delicacies listed.

To start things off, there were Bourbon deviled eggs and stuffed cornbread muffins for the Olympic champion and her husband to munch on. The sides too seemed to be a showstopper. It had buttered brown gravy mash, 5 cheese mac attack, cinnamon toast crunch yams, traditional chicken dressing, raspberry cranberry remoulade, and green bean casserole.

Well, while these were certainly some top-of-the-line delicacies, the real showstoppers were yet to come. After all, what’s Thanksgiving without a giant bird lining up on your table? Well, the spread also included Dutch oven Bourbon turkey and Korean honey-fried chicken to set the delicious alarm bells going off. Now, this was quite an expected outing for the duo. Despite having to maintain peak physical fitness, both Biles and Owens love to gorge on sumptuous delicacies. And taking her love for food to another level, Biles will now be opening a restaurant of her own!

Simone Biles’ very own restaurant is now a reality

When an Olympian’s Instagram bio mentions ‘margarita, mojito, and mimosa lover’, it is understandable how much Biles loves tasting different delicacies. In a recent interview, the US gymnastics GOAT mentioned how her favorite pastime was to stroll around the city with Owens and find new food spots to explore. Well, Biles is now turning her inclination towards good food into passion. In a recent update, Biles has dropped a major announcement. She will now be venturing into the food industry to give her fans a top-level culinary experience.

According to the news, Biles, collaborating with The Playmakers Group, will be opening her restaurant, ‘Taste of Gold.’ The eatery will be located at a prime location near the airport, making it easy for her customers to set sail on a lavish culinary treat. And as always, supporting her in her endeavors is Jonathan Owens. Sharing the news, the Chicago Bears’ star penned down, “So proud of my baby!!!! Can’t wait until it opens.” Thus, even after the Olympics are over, Biles continues to make waves. And with Jonathan Owens by her side, the future is looking as rosy as ever for the power couple.

Just a few days ago, I saw Kendall Jenner rock her shortest haircut yet. Several months before that, I spotted Jennifer Aniston with a gorgeous blonde bob while posing on the cover of Variety magazine. Then, of course, there was Lily Collins, who rocked a chic new cut back in June. Seeing all these short looks inspired me to get a braided bob of my own—but it appears I’m not the only one, because Simone Biles has officially hopped on the short hair bandwagon.

The 27-year-old gold medalist took to Instagram Stories this weekend and gave followers a glimpse of her fabulous new ‘do, featuring a curly nano bob with a side part.

Biles also shared a selfie alongside her husband, Jonathan Owens, who appears to be a big fan of the new look. Biles wrote, “I cut my hair.”

This isn’t the first time I noticed Biles step out with shorter hair. In November, when she attended the Country Music Awards, she sported not one, but two stunning bob styles. Biles shared both looks on Instagram, and in the first slide, she dons a little red dress with a sleek, Posh Spice-inspired ‘do. In the second slide, she poses in a stunning silver gown with a glamorous curly bob that gives major Marilyn Monroe vibes.

The star athlete also included footage of her hairstylist adjusting her short curls in what appears to be her dressing room.

Biles’s recent hair transformation is quite the switch from her go-to style, which featured wavy, long locks and a middle part.

Despite past criticisms from fans about her hair during the Paris 2024 Olympics, Biles has opened up about embracing her natural hair. She told Elle, “I’m finally learning to love my hair and the texture that I have and the styles that I can do…I used to worry about [my hair being considered] not professional. But I’m not embarrassed about it anymore.”

Another bonus? She has her husband’s full support. During her chat with Elle in July, she recalled how Owens gushed over one of her braided hairstyles. She added, “I got this done yesterday, and he said, ‘Oh my gosh, I love it!’ He loves the smell of hair being straightened. He gets his hair braided every two weeks, so we’re in a similar boat.”

Loving this new bob on you, Simone.

Making Big Headlines, Simone Biles’ Reason Behind ‘Prada Bob’ May Link to $4 Million Worth Actress

Simone Biles is flipping the script once again—this time, it’s all about her hair! From changing the way people think about mental health to proving that age is just a number with her Olympic victories at 27, she’s always ahead of the game. And of course, her style is always on point, whether it’s with fashion statements or rocking a fresh new look. Now, when it comes to her hair, Simone’s not shy about it. She’s been known to say, “Don’t come for me about my hair,” and honestly, we get it. Her hair is gorgeous, and right now, she’s fully in her bob era.

On November 19, after wrapping up her GOAT Tour, Simone shared a selfie on Instagram Stories, showing off her new chin-length bob. It’s got soft waves and a deep side part, a total switch-up from the long middle-parted hair she’s been sporting all summer and fall. She didn’t just stop at the hair though, she paired it with a super chic off-duty outfit: a black long-sleeve jersey shirt worn as a mini dress and thigh-high silver boots. And of course, those eye-catching necklaces of hers just took the whole look to the next level. Talk about slaying it.

Fast forward to November 30, and Simone shared another mirror selfie, this time with her husband, Jonathan Owens. They were dressed down in neutral sweatpants and long-sleeve shirts, but once again, Simone’s bob was the star. She styled it with soft curls at the edges, giving it that effortlessly chic vibe. “I cut my hair,” she captioned the shot, and it was clear she was loving the new look. Just a few days before, she wore her hair in a high ponytail for Jonathan’s Thanksgiving Day football game. Simone’s switching things up, and it’s looking amazing.

Now here’s the cool part: Simone’s new bob is actually part of a bigger trend—the “Prada Bob.” This style has been all the rage among celebrities this year. Simone’s new cut looks a lot like the one Joey King wore at the Cannes Film Festival earlier in the year. Celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, who created Joey’s look, described the Prada Bob as a short, blunt cut that swoops inward just above the jawline, with an asymmetric feel. It gives the illusion of being a little longer toward the nape of the neck.

And while Joey King’s rocking the look with an estimated net worth of $4 million in 2024, Simone’s giving the cut her own twist. It’s clear—Simone is setting trends, not following them, and this bob is just another way she’s proving she’s at the top of her game even though she usually faces criticism because of her hair!

Simone Biles’ bold and unfiltered response to hair criticism—she’s done with the hate!

Simone Biles has never kept quiet on how she handles backlash, especially on her hair. She has learned very well to deal with negativity from social media, such as the time when Simone Biles posted pictures of her wedding day with Jonathan Owens in 2023, where some internet users criticized her hair as messy. However, Biles was not one of those bothered by the outside noise directing her attention away from her performances.“I don’t really care if my edges aren’t smooth,” she said. “I never thought about my hair the way other people see it.”

Fast forward to this year, just before the Paris Olympics, Biles received the hair criticism again. One sunny summer day she filmed herself in France and styled a high ponytail, which she shared on Instagram. While she captioned it, “Don’t come for me about my hair. IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC & it’s like 9,000 degrees … oh & a 45 min ride.” Biles followed up with another post, telling critics, “Next time you wanna comment on a black girl’s hair. JUST DON’T.” 

Earlier this year, Biles spoke to Elle magazine about embracing her natural hair and the hair texture for the first time. This is not the first time she is speaking on this, since she has previously discussed her transition to accepting the natural hair look. “I used to worry about [my hair being considered] not professional,” she admitted. “But I’m not embarrassed about it anymore.” Simone Biles possesses naturally curly, coily hair, the type that comes with most Black women. She also said she had never mastered how to set her hair, perhaps because she always left it to the so-called ‘hair experts.’ Later in her career, when she became successful, she decided it was time to fully accept her hair, and now it is a part of her journey to accept herself. And it appears like she has a thing for changing hairstyles.

Simone Biles Refusal to ‘Vault of Death’ Fires Gymnastics Community into Debate: “More Difficult than YDP”

Simone Biles is a straight-up legend, right? The stuff she does in gymnastics is wild, like five moves named after her. One of the insane moves is the Yurchenko double pike vault aka the Biles II. It’s the hardest vault out there, with a 6.4 difficulty score, the highest in women’s gymnastics. She does a round-off on the springboard, a back handspring onto the vaulting table, and then two flips with straight legs. Simone made history by being the first woman to land it at the World Championships, and she even won Olympic gold with it, scoring 15.300, way ahead of everyone else. But here’s a fun thought: what if there was a move Simone straight-up refused to do? And yes she did it!

We all know how wild it is to flip through the air, do two-and-a-half somersaults, and somehow land on your feet, right? Well, this is a move so tough that just trying it can boost a judge’s score, but failing? Yeah, that could seriously be life-threatening. It’s called the “Vault of Death” for a reason. Recently, a video of Yelena Produnova doing this crazy vault from 1999 went viral on X, posted by a user named Pamchenkova. Produnova, a Russian gymnast, debuted the move back in ’99, and while it didn’t win her the gold, it definitely got everyone talking. One wrong move and the gymnast could snap their neck, crack their head open, or even become paralyzed.

The video made the rounds, even the user captioned it, “It’s been 25 years. A quarter-century. I’m starting to wonder if we’ll ever see another double front vault done as well as Produnova’s from the ‘99 Universiade.”

That’s a huge achievement, right? But honestly, it takes major guts to try the Produnova. When Simone Biles was asked by The New Yorker why she doesn’t give it a shot, she flat-out said, “I’m not trying to die.” And of course, when that video hit the internet, fans jumped into a debate about whether the risk is worth it. Some think it’s a move that should still be pushed, while others totally get why Simone isn’t messing with it.

Fans say Simone Biles could do it but should she? The debate over the deadly vault

One fan pointed out, “When Simone was asked about it didn’t she say she didn’t want to die? Will require a truly fearless queen.” And yeah, Simone is totally fearless, she’s already done the Yurchenko double pike. She’s the only woman to pull off a double pike in competition, which is a huge deal since it involves two somersaults with her body in a piked position. That’s next-level stuff right there.

The Yurchenko double pike is no joke. It’s one of the hardest moves because there’s no backup plan. If you mess it up or are off in the air even a little bit, it could end terribly, landing on your neck or head. And it’s not just vaults like this that show how insane Biles is. Think about her triple-double: it took 15 years for anyone to pull off a move like that after the first male gymnast did the triple-twisting double somersault on the floor.

Another fan added, “Only if Biles does it, well, Biles can do the Dragulescu too.“At 27, Simone continues to push boundaries, like when she performed the YDP move at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But despite her history of pushing limits, she’s decided to say goodbye to her signature moves. In a post on Instagram, she humorously laid her Yurchenko double pike to rest, writing, “Rest in peace Yurchenko double pike 🫶🏾,” while posing in a white tracksuit surrounded by funeral flowers. The Biles II earned her three golds in Paris, but the “Vault of Death”? That’s definitely not on her to-do list. And Dragulescu vault? Big no!

The front handspring double front half-out is called the Dragulescu, after Romanian gymnast Marius Dragulescu, who first performed it in 1999. Rated at a 5.6 difficulty, the Dragulescu is still one of the most difficult vaults in men’s gymnastics, and no woman has ever attempted it in competition. In the 2004 Olympics, Dragulescu earned a 9.900 for sticking the vault, a feat that’s still remembered today.

Another fan added, “This deserves a higher value than the YDP. I am sorry but there is a reason why Simone hasn’t attempted this.” And that’s true- this move is a beast. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, two gymnasts, Oksana Chusovitina and Dipa Karmakar took on the “Vault of Death” in an effort to challenge Simone Biles for the gold. Chusovitina, at that time, was 41, while Karmakar made history as the first Indian gymnast to reach an Olympic final. Despite their bravery, neither nailed the move perfectly, Chusovitina’s landing was risky and Karmakar had a small stumble that cost her a shot at the podium. Nevertheless, they are part of just seven gymnasts who ever have attempted the Produnova.

Yet neither Chusovitina nor Karmakar was fully successful in executing that move. Chusovitina’s landing was far more dangerous and yet, somehow she was able to roll back up and tumble in a much more elegant fashion. Karmakar, whose coach talked about it last night, “It is a risk that we have to take,” landed on her feet but had a little scoot that might have denied her the bronze.

Another fan added, “I’m sorry but this is more difficult than YDP 🫣 DON’T HATE ME,” while another chimed in, “I really think simone can pull this off but im glad she didnt cuz it might also make a bunch of gymnast compete this even though they cant totally do it😬.”And, you know what, they both are right. The Produnova is of that sort of move which is just on the other level in terms of challenge and danger. The good thing is that Simone has the ability and courage to do that, but she knows it is deadly. It is probably for the best that she has stayed away from it, maintaining a strict schedule of the moves that she can confidently perform and setting new records while doing so.

Simone Biles walked the red carpet at the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards, debuting a new haircut.

Can you imagine a world in which Simone Biles can’t wear a ponytail or bun while flipping around on the floor and flying between the uneven bars? We didn’t think we could — we didn’t think we wanted to — but after the legendary gymnast attended the CMA Awards in a hairstyle that’s drastically different from her usually long look, we think we can get used to this previously unfathomable new way of life.

Biles walked the red carpet at the 58th Annual Country Music Association Awards, where she debuted a new bob. And not just any bob—a “voluminous ’90s glam” bob, as her hairstylist Justing Revenge called it on his Instagram post about the stunning look. The side-parted style looks lifted and sculpted but soft and smooth.

When Biles changed out of her shimmering, gunmetal, off-the-shoulder gown to present an award in an even more sparkly silver suit, her bob took on a flippier new feel.

And when the record breaker attended the CMA afterparty in a strapless red dress and cowboy boots, it looks like Revenge might have touched up the bob with a quick hit of the flat iron.

If her smile is any indication, Biles is loving her new bob—and so are fans. “I didn’t think you could become even more beautiful than you already are. Your new look is divine!!!!!!!!” said one commenter on Instagram. “Seriously obsessed with this hair 😍,” wrote another fan. Yet another commenter stated in all caps what we’re all thinking: “YOUR HAIR IS PERFECT.”

“Hopefully She Plays Nice”: Simone Biles’ Youngest Family Member Baby Biles Has Mother Worried About Recent Decision

The Biles family? Yeah, gymnastics practically runs through their veins. Simone Biles, the GOAT herself, set the stage, and now her sister Adria and niece Ronni are following in her formidable footsteps. Little “Baby Biles” is totally smitten with her legendary aunt, and it’s clear from the endless social media posts her mom shares. In fact, Ronni had her first flight before she was even nine months old—headed straight to the 2023 US Championships to watch her great aunt perform live.

And if you think that was cute, hold onto your heartstrings. Her mom posted a video where Ronni proudly wore a replica of Simone’s iconic leotard, captioning it: “POV: that feeling when you will be in Paris this week & going to the FREAKING Olympics to cheer on TT🥳🤪🥹😍,” The little one has been cheering Simone on from the sidelines in matching leotards, and it’s no surprise that gymnastics has been her path of destiny. But now, it looks like Ronni Biles isn’t sticking to just gymnastics!

This spring, she’s ready to swap her leotard for a soccer jersey, as the two-year-old is set to join a Soccer Shots program for kids aged 2 to 8. Her mom recently shared the news on Instagram, saying, “Ronni is signed up for soccer in the spring. This could be a huge hit or an epic eee. Hopefully she plays nice with others.” With her natural athleticism and Simone as her inspiration, it’ll be exciting to see if she brings the same spark to the soccer field! But the decision still seems surprising, as she had already started taking her first steps toward becoming a gymnast.

After witnessing her TT confirm her ticket to the Paris Olympics, Baby Biles’ love for the sport increased to a huge extent. This made her decide that she would like to follow in her footsteps. Thus, she put on her GK leotard again and started training at her grandparents’ gym, the World Championship Centre in Texas. Sammi Biles, her mother, posted pictures of her taking part in the sport that her aunt has already conquered.

The caption of the Instagram post by Sammi read, “The way she is so intrigued by this sport at such a young age is so special for many reasons.” She continued, “WCC’s littlest elite/honorary member is kidding but ahhh so adorable.” Simone Biles’ niece had fallen so in love with the sport, she was skipping things normal children do, like cartoons, to watch gymnastics instead!

In another Instagram post, her mother showed Baby Biles mimicking her aunt while watching her perform on television. “Anyone else’s 1.5-year-old skipping cartoons for @USAGym?! Or just ours 😆 not complaining one bit,” read the caption. Thus, after all this, the decision to suddenly join a soccer program might seem a bit sudden. But maybe the athleticism built by her in WCC might help her immensely in kicking the ball and dribbling through her opponents! Time will tell. For now, Ronnie is happy being a fan and adoring her legendary aunt.

Baby Biles even spent time with her beloved aunt Simone Biles during the GOAT tour!

Simone Biles arrived in Houston for the GOAT tour show on October 19th. Everyone was excited to see the prodigal daughter return home after his victory at the Olympics. However, none could match the enthusiasm of Baby Biles finally seeing her aunt again. Sammi Biles recorded the video of the child walking towards the Toyota Center to watch the show and catching a glimpse of Simone Biles on the big screen.

When asked who she was, Baby Biles couldn’t contain her excitement, shouting, “TT!” Her mom jumped in to fuel the energy, chanting along, “TT go! TT go!”—and Sammi couldn’t help but clap along with the enthusiasm. But while everyone else had their eyes glued to the stage, Ronni’s attention was elsewhere.

In a video shared by her mom, little Ronni sat on her dad’s lap, her curious eyes scanning the crowd, trying to catch a glimpse of Simone Biles. It was a full-on “aunt admiration” moment. The concert, designed mostly for kids, turned into the perfect backdrop for Baby Biles to soak in the magic of watching her aunt perform. And you’ve got to imagine, that’s the kind of experience that fuels a love for sports. Whether it’s gymnastics or soccer, well, that’s a whole other story for the future!