Cal Women's Basketball Star Mia Mastrov Shares Swimsuit Photo From Tulum

California Golden Bears basketball star Mia Mastrov is using her well-earned down time to get some rest and relaxation in Tulum, Mexico. Mastrov shared a picture of herself posing in a dark blue bikini in front of a pool, against a background of lush ferns. “Swipe for a kiss 💋,” she playfully captioned the post. Mastrov is a student, an athlete, and a social media influencer. Here’s how she makes it work.

1. Social Media Influencers

Mastrov became a social media influencer seemingly by accident. “I honestly was just doing it for fun,” she says. “I remember in high school just putting some things on there, there wasn’t any pattern as to what would go viral per se. My teammates who aren’t necessarily wanting to build up their socials and start out I always tell them, I’m always on their heads like ‘why aren’t you posting more, why aren’t you posting more,’ like why not?”

2. Pickleball Player

Mastrov enjoys playing pickleball for a fun workout. “Since pickleball is a low-impact sport and easy on the body, it’s a great way to get movement in and maintain healthy bones, joints and muscles,” says Kaitlyn Jacobson, Physician Assistant at Renown Urgent Care – Ryland. “By playing pickleball, you’ll reduce the rate of bone loss and help conserve bone tissue.”

3. Careful Partnerships

Mastrov is thoughtful about the brands she teams up with. “I try to stay true to myself in that sense, and pair and partner with brands that I think reflect my beliefs as a student-athlete, as a woman, as an entrepreneur,” she says. “It’s tough to figure out which brands I want to work with because it could be in other people’s eyes, a great brand or great company, but because it doesn’t match me and my brand, it’s something that I might have to pass up.”

4. Outdoor Running

Mastrov loves running outdoors on hiking trails. "I tell patients that I'd much rather you wear out your knees than wear out your heart and lungs, because your knees are much easier to replace than your vital organs," says Dr. Carlos Uquillas, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in injury prevention at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. "If you really love running and you can't imagine not doing it, then it's obvious the benefit outweighs the risk.”

5. Getting the Right Balance

Mastrov works hard to balance her work and student life. “There’s times when I’m up super late just finishing a homework assignment or forgetting that I had content due that my agency’s reminding me about,” she says. “So I’m still figuring it out, and I think every student-athlete is going through it just trying to figure it out together, so we’re kind of all in the same boat just navigating it since it’s still so recent and new.”

Caitlin Clark is a superstar in women’s basketball. She first made waves in the 2023 and 2024 NCAA Tournament, as a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes team. Clark was the Division 1 leader in points and three-points, and broke a record in assists. Clark was the first pick in the WNBA draft, and currently plays for the Indiana Fever. She and her teammate, Lexi Hull, had a lake day, and Katie Lou Samuelson shared a photo of the two on her Instagram story. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Caitlin Clark stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Plays Basketball

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Naturally, basketball is the main way Clark stays in shape. Fitness Advisory states that the sport can strengthen your body. “Basketball requires you to jump while playing, as well as running back and forth multiple times. In a basketball game, you rely on your body positioning and the ability to maintain that position when an opponent is pushing against you. This is why playing basketball can strengthen all parts of your body, especially your core muscles, neck, lower back, and arms.”

2. She Swims

As you can see from the Instagram story, Clark likes to swim to stay in shape. Swimming.org states that the activity has a lot of benefits. “Swimming uses all the muscles in the body so whether you swim a gentle breaststroke or hammer butterfly, you will get a full body workout. Plus, exercising in water makes your body work harder so 30 minutes in a pool is worth 45 minutes of the same activity on land.”

2. She Plays Golf

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Clark loves to play golf. She talked about how she got into the sport and what she likes about it to Golf Digest. “Our coaches were like, ‘You need to get away from the gym,’ even though that’s really hard for me to do sometimes. I still want to be active and do something, so I’m going to go to the golf course. You can clear your mind, do something you really love, and have the peace and quiet of just your friends around or even just yourself. I love being able to escape reality for a little bit.”

4. She’s Working On Herself

Clark tells Golf Digest that she wants to get tougher in her sports. “Something I can always improve on is my mental toughness. You have one bad shot on the golf course or on the basketball court, you gotta move on to the next. Obviously in basketball, I have four other girls on the court with me that I can lean on if I’m not having a good day or shooting well. If I’m on the golf course, it’s all on me. You have to accept that not every day is gonna be great for you. That’s helped me by translating that to basketball.”

5. She’s Grateful

Clark is extremely grateful to the fans that supported her during the NCAA, and made sure to thank the fans after a game. “I think the people that have made it the most special, obviously my teammates, my coaches,” Clark said. “But it isn’t what it is without all of you I mean that and I thank you. This is special. I don’t know if you guys realize what you’re doing for women’s basketball and women’s sports in general, but you’re changing it. You’re helping us change it.”

The White Lotus cast is steaming up social media in their swimsuits. Meghann Fahy shared a photo of some of the actors and actresses from the show’s second season, lounging on the beaches of Italy in their bathing suits. “Sizzley Sicily,” she captioned the photo, which included Simona Tabasco, Aubrey Plaza, Leo Woodall, Adam DiMarco, Haley Lu Richardson, and Beatrice Granno. How do the cast members stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways the cast of The White Lotus 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. Meghann Fahy Hydrates

Meghann Fahy’s top tip? Hydration. “I down a massive Yeti water bottle, pre-coffee. Hydrating myself is key. I drink so much more water than I even care to drink because I think that it really really helps me get through those 14-, 15-, 16-hour days that we pull sometimes. It helps mentally and physically, and it’s great for my skin,” she told Women’s Health. “On days I can sleep till 7:00, I go to Orangetheory or run. I live in [Brooklyn], so I run by the water a lot,”

2. Simona Tabasco Loves Outdoor Exercise

True to her last name, Simona Tabasco likes to keep things spicy and even has a [chili-pepper tattoo on her forearm]. “Yes! I love it,” she told Vulture about being named after hot sauce. “I love that it’s in my name and part of me. But specifically, it reflects my personality — or at least half of it. There’s a side to me that’s quite quirky and spicy.” She also enjoys outdoor exercise. Two of her favorite forms of fitness? Swimming and hiking.

3. Haley Lu Richardson Dances

Fun fact: Haley Lu Richardson was a competitive dancer before she became famous, and it is still her go-to fitness form. “I danced for like eight or nine years. I was super focused and committed to that; all I did was go to school and then dance and get no sleep. That’s when I learned about self-motivation and committing to something, and also about how much I love entertaining and telling stories. And I think dance and acting have those things in common,” she told The Last Magazine.

4. Leo Woodall Hikes

Leo Woodall enjoys hiking. “Still sore from getting that Uber to the tippy top,” he joked about his Runyon Canyon hike in Los Angeles. Physical benefits of taking a hike include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.

5. Aubrey Plaza Loves Yoga

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Aubrey Plaza explained to The Cut that she believes wellness is “being conscious of what you’re putting into your body and on your body, and taking care of yourself.” She starts her day with water, followed by a smoothie, coffee, and ginger tea. As for her workouts, she loves yoga and basketball. “I’ve been playing since I was a kid,” she said.

6. Adam DiMarco Plays Basketball

Aubrey isn’t the only White Lotus star who shoots hoops. Adam DiMarco also stays in shape with the help of basketball.

7. Beatrice Granno Walks

Beatrice Granno loves to go for walks, a great way to stay in shape according to science. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Mia Thornton is flaunting her fabulous figure while vacationing in Turks and Caicos. The Real Housewives of Potomac star models her “favorite” Victoria’s Secret swimsuit in one of her latest social media posts. “Y’all don’t mind me… Just out here getting my BAE-Watch,” she captioned the snap of herself, walking on the tropical beach. How does the 37-year-old reality star stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mia Thornton 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 Had a Major Cancer Scare

In February 2022, Mia revealed she might have cancer. In an Instagram post she explained that her doctor called her. “Mia I’m so sorry but your test results came back and I need you to go to Johns Hopkins Cancer Center today for further evaluation,” she wrote in a moving post. “You can only imagine the overwhelming amount of emotion G and I endured trying to figure out why. However, even with such terrible news, I felt an extreme amount of peace and energy instilled that allowed me to remain strong. I’ve been in and out of visits to specialists every day and the storm is not over but this experience is changing me. I am working with a phenomenal team of physicians and I appreciate the outpouring of support. I have not been diagnosed as yet so please keep me in prayer,” she continued. “I know God has a plan and I know we are often challenged to remain humbled that tomorrow is not promised and that our days on this earth are numbered. A message from my heart. A gentle reminder to Live, Love & Forgive as if today was your last.” The next month she gave an update that no cancer was found.

2. She Jet Skis

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Mia loves spending time near the ocean. One way she stays in shape while enjoying the beach and vacationing with her family is by jet skiing. Not only is jet skiing fun, but it is a great way to burn a lot of calories, practice proper balance, release stress, and work multiple muscle groups.

3. She Promotes Good Posture

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As one of the franchise owners of The Joint Chiropractic, Mia is all about good posture and taking care of your back. “Every day we wake up and I say, ‘Okay, we are doing something great. We are adding value back to our community.’ And we’re making it affordable and convenient, which of course adds value to it as well,” she said in an interview with the company.

4. She Is All About Self-Love

Mia always tries to promote a message of self love. “Don’t go too fast, Don’t go too slow, just let your body flow - a message,” she captioned this post.

5. She Works Hard

Mia is all about working hard to achieve her goals. “When I started Flirting with the Hustle, Failure became my Ex...Now I’m Engaged to the Game and Married to Success,” she captioned a post of herself in boss lady mode. "Think about the parts of your life that work well. Remember the skills you've used to cope with challenges," says the Mayo Clinic. "Be kind and encouraging to yourself. Instead of thinking a situation won't go well, focus on the positive."

Sasha Goforth, an Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team standout, recently embarked on captivating journeys to Croatia and Greece, showcasing her adventures on Instagram. The vivid snapshots reveal her enjoying sandy shores and honing skills on the court. In her post, captioned "Greece and Croatia dumpski," she offers a glimpse into her active lifestyle. Ever wonder how she maintains her peak fitness? Read on to uncover the five strategies Sasha Goforth employs to stay in exceptional shape, each illustrated by compelling photos that validate their effectiveness.

1. She Plays Basketball, Naturally

Basketball is, naturally, the main way Goforth stays in shape. And it has a lot of health benefits. FitnessAdvisory.org states, “Basketball requires you to jump while playing, as well as running back and forth multiple times. In a basketball game, you rely on your body positioning and the ability to maintain that position when an opponent is pushing against you. This is why playing basketball can strengthen all parts of your body, especially your core muscles, neck, lower back, and arms.”

2. She Swims

Goforth spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is go swimming. In her recent Instagram post, Goforth is seen wading in the ocean with friends. According to Better Health, “Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water. Swimming is a good all-round activity because it: Keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body. Builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness.”

3. She Addressed Her Gastroparesis

Goroth took a break from basketball to focus on her health while battling gastroparesis, delayed stomach emptying causing digestive and motility issues. "That was kind of the only option at that point," she said to Arkansas Online. "I realized that I was really going to have to make a change." "It was a relief for me to hear her finally say she needed to take some time off," Goforth's former high school coach Vic Rimmer told the outlet. "I could see in her eyes that her spirit was broken. Her mind was waning because physically she was struggling so much. And I was relieved for her." "People really do only see the tip of the iceberg of what is going on," Goforth added. "They have no idea what is going on behind the scenes, and that's why I try in life to just be kind and loving to everybody. Because you have no idea what somebody else's situation is."

4. She Made Time for Her Mental Health

"I really did carry the weight of the world on my shoulders," she told Arkansas Online, "or that's what it felt like to me, at least. This past year's really been just focusing on feeling right in general -- being confident, being less anxious, less depressed. I really feel so thankful for this past year."

5. She Gets Vitamin D From the Sun

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