Simone Biles on ice skating, gymnastics life and her new Athleta collection

Simone Biles has traded the everyday grind of elite training for a softer rhythm: quiet mornings, new hobbies, and sideline kisses on NFL Sundays. The gymnast who redefined athletic possibility is intentionally stepping back from competition and stepping into a life where comfort, creativity, and connection matter as much as medals once did.

Her latest project — a second Athleta collaboration — reflects that shift: activewear that moves with real life, from pilates to plane rides to gameday sidelines. Between launching a size-inclusive collection and learning to skate, Biles is navigating fame, relationships, and mental health on her own terms.

Simone Biles’ second Athleta drop: activewear for real life

Biles and Athleta reunited for another capsule that prioritizes accessibility and everyday wear. The collection continues the athlete’s focus on inclusive sizing, practical silhouettes, and pieces you can style for errands, workouts, or a stadium stroll. Much of it leans into fall-ready textures and comfortable performance fabrics — think elevated sweats and leggings with subtle details.

Why this collection matters

• Size range aims to be truly inclusive, with options for petite and tall bodies, not just a single “universal” fit.
• Designs blend function and fashion: items are meant to move with your body while still reading polished off the mat.
• Price points remain approachable for wider audiences, keeping the line within reach for fans and everyday shoppers.

Key pieces worth buying from the Simone Biles x Athleta line

If you want an instant wardrobe update inspired by Biles’ picks, start with a few standout items that anchor many of her looks.

• Sateen bucket bag: a chic finishing piece that elevates casual outfits while remaining practical.
• Elation Ultra High Rise Shine Legging: glossy performance tights with a faint animal-inspired print visible up close.
• Sateen bomber jacket: a lightweight layer Biles says she throws over everything in cooler months.
• Forever Fleece barrel-leg sweatpants: a relaxed silhouette that pairs comfort with a fashionable edge.

Her styling advice: favor layers and mobility first, then add texture and small prints to keep outfits interesting without feeling overdone.

From vaults to horseback saddles: hobbies reframe fitness

After more than two decades in competitive gymnastics, Biles has reframed physical activity as playful exploration rather than strict training. She’s taken up horseback riding and is signing up for ice-skating lessons — small experiments that let her feel the joy of movement without the pressure of scoring.

How she’s redefining “workout”

• Viewing activities like pilates or skating as hobbies lowers performance anxiety and makes them more sustainable.
• Simple rituals — walks with her dog, weighted-vest strolls through changing leaves — help maintain fitness while also providing mental rest.
• Social workouts (classes with friends or her husband) make exercise feel less like a job and more like community time.

NFL sideline style: balancing support, fashion, and privacy

When the Chicago Bears play, Biles is often visible on the sidelines supporting her husband, safety Jonathan Owens. Those appearances have turned into a weekly style moment, with outfits that brands and media scrutinize as much as the game itself. While she enjoys putting looks together, she’s also candid about the toll the attention takes.

Biles designs her gameday wardrobe with three priorities: weather, comfort, and movement. She’ll sometimes opt for neutral tones over team colors and dresses practically for cold stadiums, mindful of her 4’8” frame and the realities of staying warm without bulk. She also confirmed custom Athleta touches for upcoming away games, teasing a tailored bomber jacket for a Minnesota matchup.

Gameday practicalities

1. Check the forecast first — layers are non-negotiable for outdoor stadiums.
2. Prioritize mobility so you can walk the field for pregame rituals without restriction.
3. Choose textures and accessories that photograph well but don’t require runway-level attention.

On the “WAG” label: support versus spectacle

Biles doesn’t reject the WAG (wives and girlfriends) label outright — she sees it as part of showing up for her partner — but she’s honest about the pressure that comes with it. Photo ops and fashion commentary can transform a supportive gesture into an unwanted spotlight. For Biles, the sideline is about being a presence for her husband; the runway aspect that sometimes follows is exhausting.

She admits the attention can be stressful and that she’d hide in the stands if not for her husband’s superstition: he insists she be out on the field for a good-luck kiss before kickoff. That ritual keeps her coming down from the stands, despite preferring more privacy.

Mental health, therapy, and making self-care a priority

Mental wellness remains central to Biles’ public message. She encourages taking deliberate personal days and being attuned to both body and mind. Rather than framing self-care as indulgence, she describes it as essential maintenance that can alter life’s direction.

Her practical mental-health tips include:

• Scheduling time off just for yourself, even if it feels “selfish.”
• Using therapy and routine check-ins to stay aligned with personal needs.
• Playing music and intentionally creating small rituals to recalibrate mood and energy.

Learning to be “bad” at things and finding joy in the ordinary

Biles is experimenting with hobbies where excellence isn’t expected — cooking new recipes, painting at a wine-and-paint night, throwing darts and playing ping pong at home. These activities are deliberately low-stakes. The point is connection, play, and the reminder that talent in one arena doesn’t obligate perfection in another.

She frames this as liberation: after a competitive life built on routine and results, being content with “not the best” is its own form of victory.

Supporting teammates: Jordan Chiles on Dancing with the Stars

Biles is thrilled to see former teammates exploring new stages. Jordan Chiles’ turn on Dancing with the Stars has been a proud moment; Biles says Chiles needed no advice and was born for performance. Watching teammates shine outside the gym underscores the broader point: athletes are multi-dimensional and their careers can evolve in unexpected ways.

Launch details and where to shop Simone Biles’ Athleta pieces

The new Simone Biles x Athleta collection became available online and in select Athleta stores on November 13. Expect pieces that work both on the move and in everyday life — the line is positioned for travel, workouts, and gameday sidelines alike.

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