For Simone Biles, life is always about discipline. But, unfortunately, that doesn’t come without a cost, as evidenced by her latest updates. Immediately after enjoying a relaxing and soul-soothing vacation with her husband Jonathan Owens, Biles was back to the grind—against her will after she had categorically promised never to embark on the same path again. But before we get to that part…

After the regular season, Owens’ team, the Chicago Bears, were eliminated from NFL playoff contention by the Washington Commanders (20-19) on December 14, the couple flew to Switzerland for a “second honeymoon”. Since their marriage in 2023, it was a one-of-a-kind vacation for them, where they set sail for a European destination.

Surely off days from the daily routine can change someone’s life, and someone like Simone Biles can stand for that. Example? A thorough time off from the regular gymnastics practices occasionally made her make important decisions regarding her professional career and life. However, this time, her time off was special! Rarely have Owens and Biles gotten time from their professional engagements since their marriage in 2023. Nonetheless, the week-long leave from routine life seemed to leave its mark on Simone’s mindset by changing one of her decisions….

Via an Instagram Story, Simone Biles confirmed her return home on Saturday, January 25. The story showed her enjoying a Georgia Gymnastics college duel on the screen from the cozy corner of her house. However, the next story had an interesting update. It was a snapshot taken from inside a training facility decorated with Pilates apparatus. Adding a humorous take to the social media update, Biles added, “here against my will.” 

For those of you who have followed the Olympic gold-winning gymnast, it’s already well-established how much she despises Pilates. Well, just to remind you again: Let’s go back to December last year. Those were the days when Simone was returning to her regular workout sessions. The emotions, however, were mixed, and no, it wasn’t about her workload but something else. After winning three Olympic gold medals at 27, Simone Biles may not need to put any added pressure on herself regarding her workload. But a workaholic like Simone can never stay away from work, can she?

Well, that also means that a cruel case of breathlessness is never far away…

After her first workout session post the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles took to Instagram to explain her take on it. In an Instagram story dated December 4 last year, the star gymnast wrote, “First time working out since the Olympics… This is what I wore to a Pilates class that I will never be attending again! Y’all stay strong out there, lmao. It’s too hard.” But why didn’t she like it? Does the exercise type bring something different for someone who’s been used to gravity-defying gymnastics moves for decades? The answer has a link to her past. 

Simone Biles’s issues with Pilates date back to 2020. In those years, she faced the harsh part of the schedules. Even in her conversation with Katie Ledecky and Joi Wade once, she claimed, “I will not be doing that again.” She blamed it for leaving her body sore. And now, after a rejuvenating vacation across the pond, it looks like Simone is up for challenging her boundaries.

Her only source of relief? An “after pilates survival smoothie,” as evident from her next IG Story which showed her and (most probably) Owens holding their plastic cups in front of the camera.

Notably, this isn’t the first time Simone Biles 2.0 keeps on pushing her limitations. In Switzerland, she did something that surprised many of us! 

Simone Biles keeps pushing her limits 

NASDAQ, Davos, the World Economic Forum, and gymnastics—do you find any meaningful link between these elements? No, undoubtedly! The first three elements related to macroeconomics, and the last one is a sport. So a bridge between macroeconomics and gymnastics? Isn’t that something far-fetched? Perhaps it is not in Simone Biles’ presence. How? During her vacation with Jonathan Owens in Switzerland, Biles took an off to attend a chat show hosted by NASDAQ in Davos. 

It was in the backdrop of NASDAQ’s meeting in 2025. However, Simone graced the stage of ‘The Winning Mindset’ hosted by Sara Eisen, the famed CNBC anchor. When Biles is in the mix and on the stage of ‘The Winning Mindset’, you can guess the topic, right? But she was there, and she had never shared a hint of the invitation beforehand. Doesn’t it promote her crafting milestones in silence? Well, a sportsperson’s attendance in a NASDAQ-hosted show doesn’t come regularly. And Simone stamped her achievement without making any noise.

If the entire event doesn’t promote her pushing her limitations, then what is it? Do you have any take on it? Share with us in the comments down below!