Grey's Anatomy Star Kim Raver Shares Swimsuit Photo as "Athletic Swimmer"

Kim Raver is celebrating National Women’s Health and Fitness Day – in her swimsuit. In a new post the Grey’s Anatomy star shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit while stressing the importance of exercise. “You all know how important I think it is to move my body so I’m passing along a little journey of my own in the hopes that maybe it will resonate with you and encourage you to begin or continue your own health journey,” she captioned the post, revealing one of her new favorite workouts. How does the star approach health and wellness and what is the latest workout she is obsessed with? Celebwell has all the answers.

1. She Thinks of “Food for Health”

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Kim doesn’t look at numbers. "I really love the idea of food for health. I don’t think in terms of calories. When you’re eating well you sleep better and your skin looks better. I know when I sit in the hair-and-makeup chair and I haven’t drunk enough water,” she told WebMD.

2. Her Diet Is Healthy and Clean

"My go-to weeknight dinner is grilled chicken breast or salmon with string beans and salad. I might put in quinoa or brown rice depending on how much cardio I’ve done. If I’m working on set, I might grab [everything] at Whole Foods and put it together myself,” she told WebMD.

3. She Loves Coffee

Kim “always” has coffee in her pantry. “Coffee is an absolute must. I would probably take that before I would take makeup with me somewhere! My one ahhh moment is coffee and dark chocolate,” she told WebMD. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

4. She Runs

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"I put my running sneakers in my bag everywhere I go," Raver, who has done a half-marathon, told Self. "If I see them there and I put them on, then I gotta do it. It's my no-excuse way. For me, it's really just about having my time to have solitude and disconnect."

5. She Cycles

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"When I’m in L.A. and New York, I’m addicted to 'SoulCycle.' It’s a good combination of [indoor cycling] with a little bit of soul and a lot of workout. You walk out of there dripping wet -- it’s awesome," Kim added to WebMD about one of her other favorite workouts.

6. She Does Yoga

Kim also loves to strike a pose. “Yoga combines it all. It gives me some downtime. It gives me a workout. It gives me my own mental space, where there is no BlackBerry, no phone, no fax, no work, no one needing anything from me. One of the biggest challenges of being a working mom is that there's constantly a pull. With yoga I feel like it's a great time for me,” she told Women’s Health.

7. She Swims

In her new post, Kim revealed that she has taken up a new athletic habit. “This summer, I set a goal for myself to become a more athletic swimmer so I feel more confident diving into the ocean off the back of the boat when I'm sailing with Manu. I've heard that it takes 21 days for a practice to become a habit, so I've committed to swimming for ten minutes or more every single day for 21 days,” she wrote. “Some days I loved jumping in the pool and some days I entered hating it because it was late...and I was tired...and the pool felt freezing! But as I swam across the pool I kept telling myself "find the thing I love at this moment," and I know it's cheesy to say, but every single time I got out of the pool I felt better!! I’m on day 23 day of my swimming challenge and feel myself getting stronger every day. I have found something that makes me happy, and I hope you find something physical you love to do and make a commitment to your health and fitness today.”

In the fast-paced world of Grey's Anatomy, the stars not only captivate us with their on-screen performances but also inspire us with their dedication to health and wellness. From skincare routines to fitness regimens, these actors and actresses are committed to maintaining their amazing bodies. Join us as we delve into the secrets behind the radiant skin, strong physiques, and mental resilience of Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, and more. Discover how they balance their busy lives with self-care and gain insight into their journeys toward a healthier and happier lifestyle.

1. Ellen Pompeo

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Ellen Pompeo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared how her routine has changed in an interview with WhoWhatWear. “When I was younger, I needed a lot of pore-cleaning and extraction facials. Now I do more to improve and keep my skin texture even: microcurrent and micro-needling.”

2. Sandra Oh

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Sandra Oh works with trainer, Dove Rose, to keep herself in shape. Rose shared what it’s like working with the actress with Us Weekly. “What’s so beautiful about someone like Sandra and most of my clients staying so consistent is that they stay strong enough, where, regardless of our ages, we continue to kick ass. She works hard. That’s why she looks so damn good.”

3. Katherine Heigl

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In this post on her website, Katherine Heigl shared how she lost the baby weight. “My best weight loss advice is to start every morning by saying out loud a positive mantra of your choice about your body. Mine is ‘I am easily, with good health, inspiration, grace and gratitude losing weight faster than I can even imagine with harm to none.’”

4. Chandra Wilson

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Chandra Wilson’s daughter suffers from Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, and she wants to use her platform to raise awareness about it. Wilson was able to direct an episode of Grey’s that highlighted the disease. Wilson talked about this onGood Morning America, "Being able to be on 'Grey's Anatomy' with all of those people able to watch it and hear it and say, 'Oh my God. That's what that is. I've heard of that. That's my kid. That's my husband. That's my aunt.’ That means so much because I just remember what it meant to us."

5. Sara Ramirez

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In 2014, Sara Ramirez shared their diet and exercise secrets with Glamour. "If you want to see results, there is a very simple formula. You must burn more calories than you consume. Some of us keep trying to find that quick fix or instant gratification, but I've learned the hard way that it doesn't work."

6. Jessica Capshaw

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In this “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me” article with Us Weekly, Jessica Capshaw shared her go-to workout. “I won’t run unless chased, so … I dance. The Tracy Anderson Method is the way to go for me. If I had it my way, I’d go five times a week.”

7. Camilla Luddington

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In an interview with Wondermind, Camilla Luddington talked about her struggles with postpartum anxiety and what she does to overcome it. "[My therapist] tells me to find a place in my body that feels neutral, and, the funny thing is, I always think of my butt. My butt is never racing like my heart or tingling like my feet or hands. And actually honing in on that part of my body, or any part of [my] body that is not feeling the anxiety, is something that, in the moment, can kind of cool me down. ... I know it [might] sound funny to some people, but figuring out an area of my body that is not manifesting that physical anxiety really helps me."

8. Kelly McCreary

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Kelly McCreary shared some of her favorite products with New York Magazine. She says that she likes to use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic on her face. “I use it every day,” McCreary says. “I always feel fresh and dewy and glowy when I wear it, which is another perk — it’s not only really great for my skin, but also gives me that little confidence boost too. I have super-dry skin, but I occasionally still get zits, so this is a really good balancer. It’s also a really good foundation for all of the moisturizer and sunscreen that I put on top of it. And it works as a primer too. It sort of smooths out my complexion, making makeup go on more easily. That said, after I started wearing it about a year and a half ago, I now love having a naked face as often as possible — basically, whenever I don’t have to wear makeup for work.”

9. Kim Raver

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Kim Raver shared some of her wellness secrets in a 2014 interview with WebMD. "I really love the idea of food for health. I don’t think in terms of calories. When you’re eating well you sleep better and your skin looks better. I know when I sit in the hair-and-makeup chair and I haven’t drunk enough water."

10. Jeanine Mason

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Jeanine Mason shared her self-care secrets with Bare Magazine. “My intention is always to honor my body, to listen to it and address its needs. That’s when I feel my best. Whether it’s through self care, fitness, diet, couch time, family time, outdoors time. As a dancer, my relationship to it is particularly tuned in and often feels like my superpower. There are days when I have to ask too much of it for the sake of getting the shot on set or making the redeye for a friend’s birthday. And that’s okay, because I’m dedicated to giving it what it needs the next day. I listen, I’m proud of my body, I’m grateful for my body, we’re in a full love affair.”

11. Marika Dominczyk

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Marika Dominczyk shared some of her favorite workouts in an interview on the Happily Eva After website. “I love to work out. During the week I do Pilates and Cross Fit, and on the weekends I run with our dog Frankie. It’s therapeutic for me (Helps shed the baby weight too).”

12. Abigail Spencer

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Abigail Spencer shared some of her wellness secrets with People. She says that hydration is important to her. “I’m always trying to get in water. It is the life source. It’s extremely easy to dehydrate working 14 hours a day and on my feet all the time.”

13. Stefania Spamapinato

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Stefania Spamapinato talked about the challenges she faced as an actress with Voyage LA. “It has been incredibly hard and challenging, I almost quit several times. I don’t think anyone enjoys dealing with rejection on a daily basis, but the love for the art form always kept me going and with help and the support of the loved ones I stuck to it.”

14. Jaina Lee Ortiz

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During the pandemic, Jaina Lee Ortiz talked about what she’s learned to HOLA! Magazine. “I’ve learned the value of loving myself, self-care. This experience has given me a chance to reflect, to recognize my feelings without judgment and to find comfort in a place of change. Change can be scary so if you change your perspective, it can be surprisingly fulfilling.”

15. Patrick Dempsey

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In a 2012 interview with The Los Angeles Times, Patrick Dempsey talked about how he stays in shape. “Trying to dedicate enough time to each is a big challenge. I keep a spinning bike on the set of Grey’s, but it’s still hard to be consistent. I never know what my schedule is going to be and the days can be a long haul. My goal is to ride my bike 20 miles four or five times a week. It’s a priority because exercise keeps me strong in front of the camera and in the car. The other challenge with my schedule is eating right. If I start to eat ‘bad’ food, all the exercise in the world doesn’t matter. I try really hard to stay away from the doughnuts and sugar, which I think is at the root of so many health problems, including cancer. I eat a lot of almonds!”

16. Caterina Scorsone

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Caterina Scorsone talked about her character on Grey’s with Sharp Magazine. “It’s kind of an actor’s dream to have the opportunity to play a character as multi-dimensional, with so many strengths and so many flaws, but you get to layer on all her experience and all of the stories that you have charted. Over the years, the character becomes even more intricate and interesting. To play that, it’s been a fantastic exercise. And you develop a real love for this alter ego that you’re playing.”

17. Tessa Ferrer

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Tessa Ferrer talked about the transition from starring on TV shows to starring on Broadway with BroadwayWorld.com. “It's been more of a challenge than I had anticipated. I haven't done very much theatre, but I did grow up in the theatre world, my mother and grandfather were both in the community. My family also did a traveling Christmas show when I was a young tot [laughs.] Growing up, I had a lot of experience on stage. I went to school for theatre, I've taken endless amounts of classes, but over the last couple of years I've absolutely been training myself more for film and television. And I sometimes feel that working against me in this process.”

18. Rachael Taylor

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Rachael Taylor shared her skincare secrets in an interview with Women’s Health. “In the morning, I start off using the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Cleanser to get my skin ready for the creams and makeup I’m about to put on. I then lather on a moisturiser with an SPF like the Hydro Boost Water Gel to compliment the cleanser, and then a standalone SPF50 sunscreen – this is a nonnegotiable for me! With makeup, I need to use something lightweight and invisible so I use the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid – it’s so thin, I’m obsessed! In the evening, I keep it simple again, but I switch up my cleansers to ensure I remove every bit of makeup. I use the Hydro Boost Gelee Milk with a cotton pad, it’s gentle and easy to use, even removing my heavy makeup. I then finish it off with a moisturiser again.”

19. Tina Majorino

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Tina Majorino talked about dealing with anxiety and what she does to help herself with ClubMental.com. She says that skincare is very helpful. “It's one of the only things I do every day that is only for me. It’s dedicated time, morning and night, without fail. I love how it feels before, during, and after. It feels loving and tender toward myself.”

20. Justin Chambers

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In 2017, Justin Chambers talked about working on Grey’s to Seattle Refined. "It’s a great blessing, get to work with the people I want to work with, to play a character that’s fun and pay the bills, can’t ask for anything more. You’re on a successful hit show, you enjoy playing these characters, why not just keep riding until people don’t want it?"

21. T.R. Knight

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Former Grey’s star, T.R. Knight also starred on The Bravest Knight, where he plays a queer character. Knight talked about the importance of representation to Xtra Magazine. “It’s more about just seeing yourself. You can see the damage that’s done when you don’t know where you fit in or don’t know how you fit in or don’t feel like you fit in. It’s such a falsehood, it’s such a lie, because there is a place. It’s just a matter of who controls what’s being seen, right? There’s a part of me that is, as grateful as I am, a little frustrated that it’s 2021, and this is one of the first shows [to feature a queer family on children’s television]. I just want to leap forward sometimes a bit.”

22. Jesse Williams

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Jesse Williams shares some of his diet and exercise secrets with The Bare Magazine. "I have an incredible personal trainer and nutritionist named Yaw Owusu who I work with four times a week one-on-one. We put in very serious athletic, rigorous training. I eat on a pretty regimented plan that is actually not so oppressive, because there's plenty of protein and carbs. So I'm not bird eating or anything.”

23. Jake Borelli

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Similar to his Grey’s character, Jake Borelli is gay. He came out after an episode of the show aired on Instagram. Borelli captioned the post, "As a gay guy myself, tonight's episode was so special to me. This is exactly the kind of story I craved as a young gay kid growing up in Ohio, and it blows my mind that I'm able to bring life to Dr. Levi Schmitt as he begins to grapple with his own sexuality this season on Grey’s Anatomy. His vulnerability and courage inspire me every day, and I hope he can do the same for you. To all of you who feel like little Levis out there, know that I do too, that you are seen, and that we're all in this together. And to everyone who has supported me over the years, I can't thank you enough, and I love you more than all the stars…”

24. Eric Dane

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Eric Dane shared his workout secrets in an interview with Men’s Journal. “I do a lot more cardio, but still no treadmills—you never get anywhere on treadmills. I like lifting weights. And there is a cardio element to lifting if you’re doing it the way I do it. If I can get to the gym 3-4 days a week, and spend 50 minutes to an hour and a half, irrespective of whether I lift something or not, I’m getting in shape.”

25. Harry Shum Jr.

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Harry Shum Jr. shared his workout and diet secrets with Men’s Health. “When I was in my twenties and even my teens, I worked out way too hard and worked out to impress,” he said. “Now, I’m just doing it for myself and my health and not pushing myself 100% because nobody’s got time for that. As an actor, you might have to get super skinny or gain a lot of weight. So, maintaining and just keeping a point where I can go one way or the other is my goal right now.”

Basketball star Angel Reese is showing off the powerful 6-foot-3-inch physique that has made her a force to be reckoned with on the court. Reese, 21, shared bathroom selfies where she’s posing in a silver bikini with matching jewelry and a towel around her waist, her enviable muscles on full display. “I’m the catch,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Reese stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. Athletic Background

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Reese has an athletic background, and did ballet, cheerleading, track, and volleyball growing up. Her mother also played basketball. “My whole family played basketball,” she says. “My aunts played basketball, my brother plays basketball, my grandparents played basketball. So, it kind of was like, ‘You’re gonna do this.’ I used to go to my mom’s games when I was younger. She used to play in a little league, and I used to always go watch her games on Sundays. That was something that was always inspiring to me. She’s always been independent and she molded that into me. I am who I am because of her.”

2. Sports Illustrated Model

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Reese is proud of her work for Sports Illustrated, saying it helped her have confidence in her strength and appearance. “I had on thong bathing suits and I didn’t think I was going to be comfortable, but [everyone] made me feel really comfortable,” she says. “I work out a lot. I embrace my body and who I am and every mark on my body.”

3. Self-Confidence and Ignoring Hate

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Reese doesn't allow criticism to negatively affect her mental health and wellbeing. “For me, you take the good with the bad – I get a lot of positives, so I understand there will be negative and if you’re not getting hate, you’re not doing something right,” she says. “People will always have something to say and it’s normal in the world – they can’t change anything I do or my perspective of things, as I’m going to stand on what I say. That’s just how I move with things.”

4. Career-Focused Plans

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Reese has big plans for her career after basketball. “Basketball will stop at some point; however, my current goal is to get drafted in the WNBA after college,” she says. “I would like to be able to start my own fashion line for taller women, which is important for me. My edges, nails, and lashes are always laid, so I would like to come out with a lash line, edge control line, and maybe some bundles, too.”

5. Independent Woman

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Reese is grateful she was allowed to discover a love for basketball on her own terms. “[My mother] let me do whatever. I ran track; I did volleyball; I did a little bit of swimming, gymnastics and cheer,” she says. “She never put it on me that I had to play basketball because she did, so she let me experience and do whatever I wanted to do. I just finally decided basketball was going to be my thing. I was kind of good at it, and I was really competitive.”