Ella Purnell in Bathing Suit Has a "Happy Birthday"

British actress Ella Purnell is celebrating turning 26 by sharing a series of sweet “happy birthday” posts on social media. One update shows Purnell with a friend, happily lounging on the beach in a red bathing suit. How does the Yellowjackets and Arcane star stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Purnell 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 Riding Bikes

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Purnell enjoys riding bikes, especially when she’s at the beach. “You’re using your big leg muscles to cycle, which is already a huge benefit,” says Jaclyn Kubiak, PT, DPT. “But you can also do it in combination with strength training, or you can do it without. It’s been shown that cycling reduces anxiety and depression. Mainly, because you can make it fun. You get the added benefit of being outdoors or you can go do it with friends.”

2. She Roller Skates

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Purnell loves to roller skate out in the fresh air and sunshine. “I take many of my individual clients and classes outdoors,” says certified fitness instructor ShaNay Norvell. “They often tell me it doesn’t feel like as much of a workout as running on the treadmill, even though they are still getting a great calorie burn.”

3. She Enjoys Noodles

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Purnell is a big fan of delicious noodles and pasta. Certain noodles (such as soba, which is made with buckwheat) offer better health benefits thanks to their high fiber content. “Buckwheat supplies fiber, and benefits from a low-to-medium glycaemic index,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “This means it has a moderate effect on blood sugar levels and may even lower blood sugar levels. Studies suggest this effect may be thanks to soluble carbohydrate in buckwheat that makes cells more responsive to the hormone insulin and may delay the digestion of sugar.”

4. She Loves to Ski

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Purnell enjoys skiing with her friends. “Skiing gets you outdoors in the winter when we often end up on the couch and are passive,” says physical therapist Scott Tremmel. “We’re just not as active when the cold weather sets in, but skiing keeps you moving to continue to build up your endurance. When you’re skiing, you’re often out with a group of friends and you’re socializing. You’re getting fresh air and taking in the beautiful scenery around you. It’s good for your emotional health.”

5. She’s All About Self-Care

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Purnell is passionate about taking time to just be alone and focus on herself. “Self care y’all!!!!!! Take some time out of your day today for yourself💞💞💞,” she captioned an Instagram post. “Read a chapter of your favorite book, do some journaling, try and meditate for a minute, write down 3 things you are grateful for, do a facemask, call a loved one, relax in a hot bath, buy yourself a treat, go for a run, clean your apartment, think of 5 things that you love about yourself, give yourself a freakin’ hug - whatever makes you feel good, you deserve it ✨ life is tricky sometimes, but it’s always worth it ✨ peace & love my friends, love love looveeee.”

1. She Spends Time In The Pool

Hernan lives in sunny California, and she takes advantage of the gorgeous weather, usually by spending time in the pool. Hernan posted this photo of herself in the pool in July. She captioned the photo, “Weekday attire: business suits… weekend attire: bathing suits.”

2. She Cooks

Hernan is a big fan of cooking her own meals, and has posted photos of herself in the kitchen on Instagram. She captioned this photo, “My happy place…the kitchen.”

3. She Eats Plant-Based Food

In addition to being a cast member on Selling Sunset, Hernan is an entrepreneur and an advocate for plant-based and vegan food. She has her own company, Emma Leigh & Co., and has appeared on QVC selling her products.

4. She Takes Time For Herself

Despite her busy schedule, Hernan tells E! Online, she always makes time for herself. She also says that she has a go-to self-care routine. "I love filling my tub, putting a face mask on and listening to podcasts about other female entrepreneurs.”

5. She’s Very Family-Oriented

Hernan says to E! Online that her family is one of the most important things in her life, and that she will always make time to see them. "They are the most important for me. I love going back to Boston to see them or having them visit me in Los Angeles," she shared.

Aracely Arámbula is celebrating her birthday this week. She shared a new set of photos on Instagram to celebrate. In them, she posed in a red bikini with yellow and green strings, a brown headband with tan stripes, and a white cover up. She captioned the post, “March 20th!!! Beautiful and magical date I LOVE YOU LEO HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂🎁🎉🎈🎊 !!!! Love you brother!!!!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Aracely Arámbula 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 Screens For Cancer

Arámbula speaks out about a lot of causes. One thing she promotes is being screened for cancer. She encouraged others to do this in the caption of this Instagram post. Arámbula wrote, “Today and every day remember that the most important thing is our #díainternacionalcontraelcáncerdemama today we have to remind women but it is an act of life for all, men and women for all human beings take care of our body, keep it healthy and prevent any disease possible. ✨🙏🏻✨ Today #Salud #autoexplorate Check yourself out and don't stop going to a health center to make yourself #mastografía prevention is living with quality #PorlaSalud and for the love of you don't stop checking yourself.”

2. She Supports Animals

Another cause that Arámbula supports is animal rights and getting pets adopted. She shares a lot of adoptable pets on her Instagram. Arámbula posted this photo encouraging pet adoption. She captioned it, “Let's help these beings of LOVE with pure innocence and who only know how to give you the best unconditionally when you see a puppy or a kitten on your way. ⬛ 🐈 🐱 Don't hesitate to offer him water, you don't know how long he's been walking the streets without drinking and without eating. 🙏🏻 🐶 ♥️ Our world needs more empathy and generosity, let's help these beings.”

3. She Works Out Her Legs

Arámbula doesn’t skip leg day. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing back leg lifts with a machine weight. She captioned the post, “What do you think about my exercise routine today to keep our body fit and healthy? Tell me, have you already moved today? I send you many kisses.”

4. She Swims

Arámbula likes to swim to stay in shape. And she doesn’t just swim alone. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself and her husband going for a dip in the pool. Arámbula captioned the post, “Vierneeeesssssss and my #ArAfamilia and my beautiful Uriel knows it...... 😘♥️ #happy #weekend. May they have all the #positive energy and all the HEALTH. ✨🙏🏻✨ Many #kisses my beautiful #ArAfamilia.”

5. She Dances

Arámbula loves to dance to keep herself in shape. She likes to meet up with her loved ones and dance to the newest songs. She shared this video on Instagram of herself dancing in a garage with friends. Arámbula captioned the post, “FRIDAYYYYYY and #lacuerpa knows it!!!! Enjoying the exercise and to close with golden brooch starting to dance to this song by my dear.”

Alissa Humber first came into prominence on this season of the hit Bravo series, Below Deck. Since then, she’s been a prominent figure on Instagram. Humber shared a stunning new set of photos this week. In them, she enjoyed a late night dip in the pool. She wore a dark green bathing suit with white straps. She captioned it, “Best wishes, warmest regards.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alissa Humber 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 Stands Up For Herself

Humber isn’t afraid of standing up for herself. After being criticized for her appearance on Below Deck, Humber responded in this Instagram post. “Picture evidence of me being an aggressive, bossy black woman. Valuing actions, dialogue and consent. It felt like somewhat of a human sacrifice throwing my 22 year old self into a reality tv show. Thank you god for removing my fear of failure and judgment, truly everything missing was on the other side.”

2. She’s Grateful

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After her departure from Below Deck, Humber opened up about her relationship with Captain Sandy Yawn on Watch What Happens Live. She says that despite everything, she is grateful for the experience. “[The] status is no status,” she said. “Last time we checked up, she was just my captain and now she’s just my ex-captain. But yeah, no, I think about her often, and honestly, she taught me some very hard lessons that nobody’s been able to teach me in my 22 years before the show. And I’m grateful for her.”

3. She Roller Skates

Humber does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is go roller skating. She did some skating at the beginning of the year. Humber shared these photos on Instagram from the day. She captioned the post, “January 1st.” Skating can help with balance and coordination.

4. She Spends Time Outside

Humber spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the great outdoors. Humber shared this video of herself spending time at the beach. She captioned it, “Miss Jill Scott.” She also shared this video of herself seeing a ray in the ocean, captioning it, “Someone special danced for me this morning. Beauty queen spotted ray looped back around to hang out and wave hello.”

5. She Swims

Humber spends a lot of time by the water. Naturally, she likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this set of videos on Instagram of a trip she took to Saint Barthelemy. In one, she took a dip in the water. She captioned the post, “Trying to capture the moment.” Humber also posted these photos of herself in the pool. She captioned the post, “Did the impossible.”

Ella Purnell, the Yellowjackets, Army of The Dead, and Sweetbitter star, is one of the most accomplished young actresses today. And she's also got serious star power. While doing a Q&A on his Instagram stories, musician Max Bennett Kelly was asked "Why are you so hot?" "No u @ella_purnell," he answered, posting a photo of her in a hot pink bathing suit at the beach, which she reshared. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ella Purnell 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 Sticks Up For Herself

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Purnell always sticks up for herself, and makes sure that she is comfortable in every role she plays. She says that she is vocal about her wardrobe and costumes on set. “Being in your early twenties, that shit comes up all the f***ing time and you have to be really firm about it from the start,” Purnell said to The Independent. “So I came in hot, saying, ‘I’m not gonna wear high heels! I’m not gonna wear a push-up bra!'”

2. She’s Open About Her Past With Self-Harm

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Purnell is an advocate for mental health awareness. She revealed to Standard that she previously self-harmed, and wants to encourage dialogue on it, and getting proper help. “Self-harm is not about attention — I hid [my scars] for six months, wore long T-shirts, covered them up with make-up. It’s about punishing yourself, for people who dislike themselves or suffer from insecurity or self-doubt.

3. She Got Help

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Purnell tells Standard that she reached out for help to deal with her mental health and self-harm. “They want to hurt themselves because they think they deserve it: that’s where I was at. I had to work very hard to remove my trigger points and to create a safe space so I wouldn’t become tempted to get back into it again.”

4. She Writes

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Purnell is an avid writer. She tells IntoTheGloss.com that she started writing a book about her mental health with her therapist. “I started writing a nonfiction book on mental health with my therapist. We’re approaching the subject from two points of view—there’s a side of it that’s based on personal experience, but then there’s another side that’s scientific.”

5. She Makes Time For Herself

Purnell puts herself first, and always takes breaks from her busy schedule. She tells IntoTheGloss.com that she likes to take days to relax. “For me, self-care is about committing to myself. The actual bits and bobs matter less than actually carving out one hour a week and dedicating that time to myself.