Buffy's Sarah Michelle Gellar in Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Getting Destroyed"

Sarah Michelle Gellar is channeling Barbie – in her bathing suit. The gorgeous Buffy the Vampire Slayer star shows off her forever young figure in a bright pink Barbie swimsuit in one of her latest social media posts. “I’m a Barbie girl, in a Santa world,” she captioned the Instagram snap, taken while on vacation. How does the actress make 45 look like 25? Read on for 5 ways Sarah Michelle Gellar 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 Loves Outdoor Exercise

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Sarah loves exercising outdoors, “swimming, hiking, anything like that is great,” she said in an interview. Another one of her favorite vacation workouts? Paddle Boarding. “Taking a selfie on paddle board is not easy,” she captioned a vacation snap. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and also a great form of cardio. It can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140 pound male and 436 for a female the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

2. She Drinks Veggie Juice

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Sarah starts her day with coffee and veggie juice. “My favorite thing is to have a green juice,” she told The/Thirty. “I go every weekend to the farmers market and I get fresh kale, spinach, celery, and lettuces and I blend it all together. That's my favorite thing before I work out.”

3. She Loves Power Plate and Pilates Workouts

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Sarah is one of the many stars who are obsessed with a certain vibrating workout. “I love PlateFit and the feeling of being on a Power Plate,” Gellar revealed. “I love how quickly I can work out and get such a great exercise.” Sarah also rotates other forms of fitness into her routine. “I love Pilates because it centers me and it also strengthens my body.”

4. She Makes Time for Self-Care

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Sarah prioritizes self-care. “Sometimes, I’m so tired at the end of the day I just want to go to bed, but I have to take time for myself to take a bath, read a book, or catch up with my friends so I don’t lose myself in the minutiae of the day,” she told Bustle. Sarah’s one “beauty/self-care must-have” doesn’t cost a cent. “It's probably sleep because I need it and I'm very cranky without it,” she told Health.

5. She Doesn’t Pay Attention to the Scale

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Sarah doesn’t pay attention to the numbers on the scale. “I don't believe in trying to trick your body into things,” she told Health. “I eat healthy, I exercise, I love food—but I don't like junk food. I mean, were women. We go up by five pounds, we lose it, depending on the water, the moon, your cycle, whatever. So I just try to maintain.”

Cathy Kelley, a prominent journalist and WWE host, brings energy and charisma to everything she does—even at the gym. Recently, Kelley teamed up with her friend, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, for a fun workout session, captured in a hilarious Instagram video of Gellar pushing a weighted cart with Kelley perched on top. Beyond her entertaining personality, Kelley is a strong advocate for self-acceptance and empowering women. She’s shared her journey of overcoming bullying and finding confidence, emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfections. Her fitness routine includes boxing, working out with friends, and fueling her day with a simple yet nutritious breakfast of eggs and avocado. Kelley’s balanced approach to fitness and wellness inspires fans to find joy in their own routines.

1. She Accepts Herself

Kelley opened up about finding acceptance with herself to Cliche Magazine. “I was bullied in high school, and that was a major factor in the self-confidence issues and depression I battled. It was really hard shedding that image of myself that others projected on me, but I realize in retrospect, them putting down another person said more about them than it did about me. I thought for the longest time if I were ‘perfect’ everyone would like me, and I’ve learned no matter where you are at in career, or how much talent you have, or how far along you are in your journey of personal growth there will still be people who have an opinion. The moment you are able to embrace and own your imperfections is when you can truly be free!”

2. She Wants To Promote Women

Kelley is all for the WWE’s promoting of women. She talked about this with Cliche Magazine. “Everyone needs a role model, or someone to look up too. It’s easier to have big dreams when you see someone who looks like you accomplishing big goals. I can’t tell you how incredible of a feeling it is, seeing so many young girls attending WWE shows decked out in the gear of their favorite superstar. It gives me all the feels!”

3. She Likes Eggs

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Kelley shared her favorite breakfast in her Us Weekly interview. “If I’m home, I typically have an egg with avocado, plus one very large coffee.” Eggs have a lot of health benefits. Keck Medicine states, “Eating eggs leads to elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as the “good” cholesterol. People who have higher HDL levels have a lower risk of heart disease, stroke and other health issues. According to one study, eating two eggs a day for six weeks increased HDL levels by 10%.”

4. She Works Out With Friends

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As you can see from the Instagram post, Kelley likes to workout with friends. She talked about this in an interview with Us Weekly. “Over the past few years, exercise has become a fun and calming part of my life rather than a chore. On the weekends, I usually get together with a girlfriend for a workout class. I’m currently loving boxing.”

5. She Boxes

As you can see from the previous blurb, Kelley likes to box. Southern Colorado FCA states that boxing can help with your core. “Many sports do a poor job of developing a strong core that is vital to an athletes overall performance. A weak core can create all kinds of problems - from back pain, lack of balance, poor movement, a weak stance, etc. A weak core can also contribute to other muscles working over time to compensate for an underdeveloped core. The typical high school athlete spends roughly 8 hours a day sitting - most likely sitting in poor posture. An athlete's core is often an afterthought needing intentional attention to be developed. Boxing provides a great focused core workout without all the crunches. Core development comes from maintaining a strong stance, delivering punches on a heavy bag, shadow boxing, and more.”

Sarah Michelle Gellar, the iconic actress known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cruel Intentions, and I Know What You Did Last Summer, is proving that staying fit doesn’t stop, even on vacation. Recently, she shared on her Instagram story that she’s keeping up with her fitness routine while in Hawaii, captioning it, “@formbylex When you do sculpt outside in Hawaii, it’s just like being in class.” From a positive outlook on exercise to her self-care habits, here’s how Gellar stays fit and balanced.

1. She Has A Positive Approach To Exercise

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Gellar shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Shape. She says that she has developed a positive approach to exercise. "I think it's become more emotional. [Exercise] used to be, sort of, 'I have to do this, this is my job, this is work.' But I think there's an emotional component too, which is, it's what clears my mind. When I work out for an hour, I can sort of let everything else go, and I just focus on whatever the movement is and making sure it's correct.”

2. She Puts Herself First

Gellar makes sure to take care of herself. She tells Shape that this is her form of self-care. "I've been flying a lot and it's the old adage of put your mask on first and then you put your child's on," she explained. "And it's counterintuitive because as a parent, you just want to take care of your child, but the truth is if I don't take care of me, I can't take care of you. So that, to me, is self care."

3. She Cares for Her Skin

Gellar has amazing skin and she makes sure to take care of it. She revealed to Shape that her biggest secret is washing her face each night. "I treat my skin nicely, and it's not necessarily this specific product per se...But it's about making sure that every night, I wash my face. And it's not just wash it and go to bed. I wash it, I rub it, I prep it, I give it minerals, you know, the same way you would treat the rest of your body."

4. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Gellar shared more wellness secrets in an interview with WhoWhatWear. She says that when it comes to fitness, she does a lot of different things. “I love PlateFit and the feeling of being on a Power Plate,” Gellar revealed. “I love how quickly I can work out and get such a great exercise, I love Pilates because it centers me and it also strengthens my body, but I also love being outside, so swimming, hiking, anything like that is great as well.”

5. She’s Positive

Gellar doesn’t like to dwell on the bad things. She shared her favorite affirmation in her WhoWhatWear interview. “I try to add ‘for now’ to the end of every sentence. So, you know, ‘This is a really hard time for now’ or ‘I'm not getting enough sleep for now,’ because I want to remind myself that we can change our circumstances.”

Sarah Michelle Gellar is in major vacay mode. The 44-year-old actress shared some more photos from her tropical getaway on Wednesday, showing off her fabulous figure in a plunging, tie dye one piece. “When the suit’s too cute not to show off,” she captioned the image of herself in the Jonathan Simkhai bathing suit. How does the former Buffy star keep herself so fit? Read on for 5 of Sarah Michelle Gellar’s top tips for staying 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. Juice

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Sarah juices every morning, revealing to The/Thirty that she starts her day off with a coffee followed by veggie juice. “My favorite thing is to have a green juice,” she said. “I go every weekend to the farmers market and I get fresh kale, spinach, celery, and lettuces and I blend it all together. That's my favorite thing before I work out.”

2. Do Power Plate Workouts

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“I love PlateFit and the feeling of being on a Power Plate,” Gellar revealed when asked about her go-to workout. “I love how quickly I can work out and get such a great exercise.” She also engages in some other forms of exercise. “I love Pilates because it centers me and it also strengthens my body, but I also love being outside, so swimming, hiking, anything like that is great as well.”

3. Get Enough Rest

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When asked about her “beauty/self-care must-have,” Sarah offered up an answer that doesn’t cost any money. “It's probably sleep because I need it and I'm very cranky without it,” she revealed.

4. Don’t Pay Attention to Small Weight Gains

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Sarah avoids focusing on the numbers on the scale. “I don't believe in trying to trick your body into things,” she told Health. “I eat healthy, I exercise, I love food—but I don't like junk food. I mean, were women. We go up by five pounds, we lose it, depending on the water, the moon, your cycle, whatever. So I just try to maintain.”

5. Firm Up with Cool Sculpting

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Sarah isn’t interested in going under the knife at this point in her life. However, she recently revealed to The Guardian that CoolSculpting is one of her go-to treatments. “It was the easiest 30 minutes of my life,” she said. “I just got to lie on a comfy table and read my book. The treatment didn’t hurt, it just felt cold for a few seconds and then I didn’t feel anything. It was very peaceful. I was just happy to have a few minutes to myself, and then I got to leave feeling better about myself – a win-win,” she continued. “I don’t weigh myself, I don’t measure myself but I could tell within a week how my clothing was feeling and fitting, how my jeans were buttoning back up. I was like, ‘I’m gonna go to the gym and work even harder now.’ It gave me my confidence back in such an easy and noninvasive way.”