Bridgerton's Simone Ashley in Two-Piece Glows in New Photo

Simone Ashley is heating up social media in her two-piece outfit. In a new social media post the Bridgerton and Little Mermaid star shows off her amazing body in a sleek black outfit, throwing her followers into a frenzy. “Flawless,” commented one. “You’re so gorgeous 😍😍😍😍” added another. How does the actress stay fit? Here is everything you need to know about her diet, workout, and approach to mental health.

1. She Is a “Hardecore Reformer Pilates Girl”

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“I am a hardcore reformer Pilates girl. I love it,” Simone told Vogue. “I go to Heartcore in London and it’s changed my life. It’s a really thoughtful way to connect your mind and body, and use muscles that you’ve never really felt connected to before. I love to dance and a lot of the moves are very similar to a lot of ballet techniques, and it’s really good for your core.”

2. She Hikes

A “big nature person,” “hikes, going to the beach, eating really good food,” are some of Simone’s favorite things. “For me, a perfect vacation would be exhausting myself playing in the sand, swimming, hiking, exploring, and then treating myself to an absolutely massive meal and some really nice wine with friends and good music. I'm trying to be a bit more cultured and push myself to do more city-searching and going to exhibitions and all of that. But at heart, I'm a big explorer,” she told Conde Nast Traveller.

3. She Kickboxes

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When Ashley isn’t working you can find her "hanging with her dog, watching old episodes of Friends, going on hikes.” She also recently learned kickboxing. Harvard Health maintains that boxing is a great way to build strength, improve balance, posture, hand-eye coordination, boost mood and endurance, and helps increase alertness.

4. She Takes Steam Baths

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When it’s “so cold in the morning” Sione wakes up and takes a steam bath. “I fill a bowl with steamy water, sometimes put a drop of vapor rub, eucalyptus, or lavender in, and then put a towel over my head and steam for five to 10 minutes. It’s a nice way to start my day, and then my pores are open and I’m decongested. In the summer, I usually try and do an ice bath, which is really great,” she told Vogue.

5. She Goes to Therapy and Meditation

“If you have the means to be able to go to spoken therapy, that’s a form of wellness that I would highly recommend to anyone, especially young people,” Simone told Vogue. “Actually, scratch that, to anyone! It helps you to understand yourself more and gives you the tools to be able to relate and communicate with others, and it’s something that can really create a lot of space within yourself. I’ve also got a little dog, so going for walks is a form of wellness for me as well–I just leave my phone at home and go. I’m yet to have a more disciplined routine with meditation… maybe I’ll have that as a new year’s resolution next year.”

Simone Ashley is enjoying her lakeside vacation. The Bridgerton star is spending the start of her summer outdoors by the water. “Exploring,” she captioned her latest Instagram post, showing off her fabulous figure in a yellow swimsuit. How does the young actress maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 6 ways Simone Ashley stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Doesn’t Live in Fear

“I'd like to think that I'm not a very fearful person,” Ashley recently told Glamour. “We’re in an industry that, yes, as an artist you can feel certain pressures at times, but we're not performing heart surgery or curing diseases or having lives dependent on us. That's real pressure. When I put that into perspective, I'm like, ‘It's fine.’”

2. She Hikes

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Ashley likes to get her sweat on al fresco. “I'm a big nature person,” she told Conde Nast Traveller. One method she adores? “I love hikes, going to the beach, eating really good food. For me, a perfect vacation would be exhausting myself playing in the sand, swimming, hiking, exploring, and then treating myself to an absolutely massive meal and some really nice wine with friends and good music. I'm trying to be a bit more cultured and push myself to do more city-searching and going to exhibitions and all of that. But at heart, I'm a big explorer,” she said.

3. She Kickboxes

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Ashley likes to get her fight on. She revealed to Glamour that she spent her downtime during filming "hanging with her dog, watching old episodes of Friends, going on hikes. She learned kickboxing, ate healthy, and even managed to get some reading done."

4. She Rides Horses

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Ashley also rides horses. She told Glamour UK that she has improved since Bridgerton. ‘I’m quite natural and I’m quite sporty anyway,’ she said. “At the start, I was in the saddle every other day, pretty much for one to one and a half hours a day. I loved it.” She added that it also helps her mental health.

5. She Drinks Green Juice

In one of her Instagram videos, Simone chugs green juice out of a large pitcher. "Consider blending instead of juicing. Blending the edible parts of fruits and vegetables produces a drink that contains more healthy phytonutrients and fiber. Fiber can help you feel full," says the Mayo Clinic. "If you try juicing, make only as much juice as you can drink at once; harmful bacteria can grow quickly in freshly squeezed juice. If you buy commercially produced fresh juice, select a pasteurized product."

6. She Loves Fish

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Simone Ashley is an actress. She’s best known for her role on the Netflix series’ Sex Education and Bridgerton. Ashley recently enjoyed a day at the lake, and shared some photos on her Instagram story. In one, she walked into the water. In another, she held her dog in her arms. In the last one, Ashley lied on her towel. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Simone Ashley stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She’s All About Hydration

Ashley has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her skincare secrets in an interview with Vogue. “Stay hydrated,” Ashley said. “You work long days with all the wigs, costumes, and makeup, so staying hydrated is key. I also like to steam my face at the end of the day—it’s a good way to clear the skin out.”

2. She Protects Her Skin From The Sun

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Another of Ashley’s skincare tips is protecting it from the sun. “It's really important to protect your skin from the sun,” she said in her Vogue interview. “I love using L’Oréal’s Bright Reveal SPF 50—it leaves no white cast, it’s really light and not oily, and it works really well under makeup. So if there’s an event or something that I want to go to, I can wear it under makeup, but also day to day, too. After Cannes, I’m going to take a break where there will, hopefully, be lots of sun and I’ll definitely pack my SPF 50.”

3. She Takes Care Of Her Hair

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Ashley also shared her haircare secrets with Vogue. “I try to use minimal heat on my hair when I’m working—but sometimes it can’t be avoided. I also try to eat a really healthy diet; I eat a lot of protein. There are lots of ways to get your nutrients in and I would say that diet is a big thing for healthy hair. I have also fallen in love with L’Oréal’s Elvive [editor's note: In the US, try the Water Rinse for something equivalent]. I sometimes put it on when I’m in the sauna and then sit on my phone for five minutes. It makes my hair smell so good and the ends feel really glossy and hydrated… and it looks super shiny and healthy.”

4. She Does Pilates

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Ashley loves to do Pilates to stay in shape. She talked about this to Vogue. “For Pilates, I go to the Alo studios when I’m in the States and it’s one of the best workouts I’ve done in my life. Laura Quinn is one of my trainers there, and she’s changed the game for me in terms of how hard I can push my body. It’s a very mindful and thoughtful exercise— sometimes it’s the minimal movements that are the most powerful. For women, it’s great because it connects you to your pelvic floor, plus it gives you a full awareness of your body. Whenever I’ve got lots of press coming up, or a red carpet, if I work out lots, I feel less depressed and generally happier. And I feel like the best version of myself.”

5. She Goes To Spoken Therapy

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In a different interview with Vogue, Ashley shared some of her wellness secrets. “If you have the means to be able to go to spoken therapy, that’s a form of wellness that I would highly recommend to anyone, especially young people,” she said. “Actually, scratch that, to anyone! It helps you to understand yourself more and gives you the tools to be able to relate and communicate with others, and it’s something that can really create a lot of space within yourself.”