Gymnast Nastia Liukin Shares Swimsuit Video of Her "Swim Fit"

Nastia Liukin is modeling in her swimsuit! The Olympic gymnast shows off her incredibly fit figure in a bathing suit and cover-up in one of her latest social media posts.”Swim fit,” she captioned the Instagram Reel. “Top to bottom,” commented Jenna Sims. “Perfect 10,” added another one of her followers. Aside from gymnastics, how does the professional athlete stay fit? Here are some of her favorite workouts.

1. She Runs

Nastia works out every day. "I always feel better when I get in a workout," she says, "even if it's 30 minutes or 20 minutes of something, every single day," she told Today. "I think the most important thing to know is, you'll never regret a workout when it's over. And it's just hard to tell yourself that before you've done it. But just try to remember how you feel after your workout, and know that when you feel good, you look good, and you have more confidence, and so I think that that's really important." One of her go-to workouts? "The most effective for me is running, though it's not my favorite," she told Today about her go-to workout. "But if I need to get in shape quickly, I need to run."

2. She Planks and Does Russian Twists

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She doesn’t lift weights often. "If I do weights, it's probably very light weights, five to ten pounds, no more than that." She does have three go-to exercise moves: A plank, side plank, and Russian twist. She planks for a total of one minute, then follows it up with 20 on each side of side planks and Russian twists, she revealed to Today.

3. She Also Boxes

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Nastia mixes up her routine. “I love boxing with my trainer. Harvard Health maintains that boxing a great way to build strength, improve balance, posture, hand-eye coordination, boost mood and endurance, and helps increase alertness.

4. She Takes Barre Classes and Hot Yoga

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“I love barre classes and hot yoga. I love Pilates. That really elongates you, but it’s also important to do some kind of cardio and now that the weather’s nice I love running along the West Side. It’s a beautiful view. I take spinning classes, too,” she told The Cut.

4. She Eats Clean

Nastia doesn’t diet but focuses on eating clean. "A lot of protein, a lot of vegetables, a lot of greens. I don't really eat too many carbs, and if I do, it's brown rice or quinoa,” she told Today about what she puts in her body.

5. She Golfs

Nastia also loves playing golf. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

Gymnast Nastia Liukin is like all of us…in the fact that she wants to be in Hawaii right now, and desires warmer weather to arrive soon. Liukin posted a stunning new photo on Instagram of a previous beach trip she took. She posed by the water in a tiger stripe one piece, showing off her body. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nastia Liukin 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’s Not Afraid To Push Herself

Being an Olympian is a great accomplishment, however, it also comes with a lot of difficulties. Many Olympic athletes are open about the pressure they face to show up and represent their country, especially after previous success. Liukin says that she didn’t let this pressure get to her, even when she came into the 2012 trials injured. Liukin tells Coveteur that she didn’t want to live life with any regrets, and still pushed herself to try. “I won gold at the 2008 Olympics. So when people started talking 2012, I didn’t want to be on the sidelines thinking, ‘What if? What if I’d tried out?’ Ignoring that I had an injured labrum and torn rotator cuff—with no time for surgery—I powered through and trained...and fell flat on my face during trials. I knew my dreams of a second Olympics were over, but I pulled myself up and finished the routine anyway, and, amazingly, it was the first standing ovation of my career—20,000 people on their feet, applauding because I’d finished. That’s wellness to me: realizing that life isn’t about winning. That it’s about finishing what you started and enjoying the journey along the way.”

2. She Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

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Liukin tells Coveteur that she makes sure to take care of her mental health, especially after retiring from gymnastics. She says that she does a lot of things each day that helps take care of her mental health. “It’s funny because, as a gymnast, I was always physically exhausted—now that I’m retired, I’m more mentally exhausted. So, I like to write my thoughts in a journal; if I don’t have my journal, I write in my phone. But, really, my mental health revolves around two things: meditating, which to me is just closing my eyes and taking deep breaths and stepping away from my phone.”

3. She Alternates Her Workouts

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Liukin says to Coveteur that she likes to alternate the type of exercises she does. She says that she does this to target different areas of her body, and keep herself interested in working out. “I never like to do the same routine two days in a row, and I like to alternate between boxing, yoga and pilates—especially boxing because it’s toning and cardio at the same time.”

4. She Makes Time To Exercise On Vacation

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While Liukin might not be an athlete anymore, she still makes working out a priority. Liukin says to Coveteur that she still works out when she’s on vacation, even if it’s just a quick session. “When I’m on the road, I still make sure to get the blood pumping every day—even if it’s just a few squats and push-ups in my hotel room.”

5. She Doesn’t Sleep In Anymore

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Liukin revealed on her website that she loves to sleep. However, she says that she’s trying to break her past habits of sleeping in, and hitting the snooze button. “I’d become a classic ‘snoozer’, continuing to want just five more minutes of extra zzz’s,” she writes. Liukin says that she has found some products and rituals that have helped her avoid sleeping in. “I’ve found the Hatch Restore is essential for my sleep- allowing me not to hit snooze and gradually wake up feeling more rested and ready to take on the day. Setting my phone on a table away from my bed was also a huge help for me, too

Nastia Liukin is wowing her followers with her new swimsuit snaps. The gymnast shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts, a series of photos taken from the beach. “Offline is the new luxury,” she captioned the Instagram pics. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nastia Liukin stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Exercises

Exercise is a priority for Nastia. "I always feel better when I get in a workout," she says, "even if it's 30 minutes or 20 minutes of something, every single day," she told Today. "I think the most important thing to know is, you'll never regret a workout when it's over. And it's just hard to tell yourself that before you've done it. But just try to remember how you feel after your workout, and know that when you feel good, you look good, and you have more confidence, and so I think that that's really important." If she lifts weights, “it's probably very light weights, five to ten pounds, no more than that," she added.

2. She Runs

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"The most effective for me is running, though it's not my favorite," Natasia told Today about her go-to workout. "But if I need to get in shape quickly, I need to run." According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

3. She Boxes, Does Barre, and Hot Yoga

Nastia has a few other workouts she throws into the mix. “I love boxing with my trainer. I love barre classes and hot yoga. I love Pilates. That really elongates you, but it’s also important to do some kind of cardio and now that the weather’s nice I love running along the West Side. It’s a beautiful view. I take spinning classes, too,” she told The Cut.

4. Her Diet Is Clean

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Nastia focuses on eating clean. "A lot of protein, a lot of vegetables, a lot of greens. I don't really eat too many carbs, and if I do, it's brown rice or quinoa,” she told Today about her go-to foods. “I really love green juices,” she added to Today. “I don't necessarily do green juice cleanses for a week long, but if I'm not feeling that great, I'll just do a one or two day juice cleanse, and it will just pick me right back up." Her favorite? "Kale, spinach, celery, parsley, ginger. If I feel like I want it a little sweeter, I put in apples."

5. She Cheats

Natasia does allow herself to cheat. Her favorite? Dark chocolate. “I try to tell myself, you know, a little bit is always good for you! I do like cookies or frozen yogurt. My favorite is they have almond-milk ice cream now — I try not to do too much dairy, so that's always a good replacement,” she told Today.

Nastia Liukin is celebrating her beau’s birthday! The former Olympian shows off her fit figure in a swimsuit via one of her latest Instagram posts, wishing her boyfriend, Ben, a happy day. She captioned the post, “happy happy happy birthday babe ❤️ not making this day about me or anything 🤪 but thank you for being the greatest gift I’ve ever received. life is 100000 x more fun together and can’t wait for more adventures and birthday celebrations 🙃🥳 I love you!!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 8 ways Nastia Liukin 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 Works Out Daily

Nastia works out every day. "I always feel better when I get in a workout," she says, "even if it's 30 minutes or 20 minutes of something, every single day," she told Today. "I think the most important thing to know is, you'll never regret a workout when it's over. And it's just hard to tell yourself that before you've done it. But just try to remember how you feel after your workout, and know that when you feel good, you look good, and you have more confidence, and so I think that that's really important."

2. She Runs and Does These Three Exercises

"The most effective for me is running, though it's not my favorite," she told Today about her go-to workout. "But if I need to get in shape quickly, I need to run." She doesn’t lift weights often. "If I do weights, it's probably very light weights, five to ten pounds, no more than that." She does have three go-to exercise moves: A plank, side plank, and Russian twist. She planks for a total of one minute, then follows it up with 20 on each side of side planks and Russian twists, she revealed to Today.

3. She Also Boxes and Takes Classes

Nastia mixes up her routine. “I love boxing with my trainer. I love barre classes and hot yoga. I love Pilates. That really elongates you, but it’s also important to do some kind of cardio and now that the weather’s nice I love running along the West Side. It’s a beautiful view. I take spinning classes, too,” she told The Cut.

4. She Eats Clean

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Nastia doesn’t diet but focuses on eating clean. "A lot of protein, a lot of vegetables, a lot of greens. I don't really eat too many carbs, and if I do, it's brown rice or quinoa,” she told Today about what she puts in her body.

5. She Loves Green Juice

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“ I really love green juices,” she added to Today. “I don't necessarily do green juice cleanses for a week long, but if I'm not feeling that great, I'll just do a one or two day juice cleanse, and it will just pick me right back up." Her favorite blend? "Kale, spinach, celery, parsley, ginger. If I feel like I want it a little sweeter, I put in apples."

6. She Cheats

While she isn’t into junk food, “like chips and stuff,” Nastica loves dark chocolate. “I try to tell myself, you know, a little bit is always good for you! I do like cookies, or frozen yogurt. My favorite is they have almond-milk ice cream now — I try not to do too much dairy, so that's always a good replacement,” she told Today.

7. She Fuels Up Before Workouts

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Prior to hitting the gym, Nastia fuels up. “I like to eat something very small beforehand, whether it’s a banana or a piece of fruit, and I have coffee. It was the same when I was in gymnastics. After my workout I’ll have a bigger breakfast, like an omelet with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and maybe some chicken or something. Making sure to get enough protein in is extremely important for me to this day. It keeps you full longer,” she dished to The Cut.

8. Her Goal Is Longevity

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Nastia isn’t healthy just so she can look good. “The older I get, the more I realize it’s also about longevity. Yes, it’s about living in the moment, enjoying your life, but at the same time, think about your life 10, 20, 30 years from now. You want to be able to enjoy life with kids and play with them and be active with them and then hopefully one day grandkids! It’s important to think about those things, but not overly obsess about them,” she told The Cut. “I believe in being able to just live your life and be happy and comfortable with it, but be active and take care of your body because it’s the only body that you have. You’re not going to be able to replace it. It’s like my gold medal — you just can’t get another one. It’s kind of like your body: You have one chance with it, so try to treat it the best that you can.”

Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk, the superstar Ukrainian Olympic athlete, has never been afraid to bulk up and look great. Her Instagram is full of revealing photos. Romanchuk just shared a new swimsuit photo. In it, she lounged in the grass wearing a red bathing suit. Her amazing abs were on display. She captioned the post, “Memories.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk 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 Stretches

Romanchuk always remembers to stretch so she doesn’t get hurt when working out. She revealed in this Instagram post that she likes to do this in the morning. She wrote, “Good Morning world. Do you like morning stretching? Berlin Stadium is one of the most beautiful places to train and stretch, even in light rain.”

2. She Makes Sure To Warm-Up

Romanchuk always makes sure to stay in shape. She also makes sure to warm up and stretch before she does any intense physical activity. She talked about her favorite warmups in this Instagram post. “Pay attention to your body during your warm-up. An integral part of my training process is the balls and elastic band.”

3. She Swims

Romanchuk likes to spend time outside. One thing she likes to do is go swimming. She shared this video on Instagram of herself enjoying a day at the pool. In it, Romanchuk is seen getting out after a swim. She captioned it, “Warming in the sun with memories from my phone …”

4. She Wants To Stay Healthy

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Romanchuk makes sure to live a healthy lifestyle. One of her secrets is her desire to stay consistent. She talked about it in the caption of this Instagram post. “It is from food that 50% (maybe even more) depends on our appearance and our health,” she wrote. “And also the other 50% is our desire to physically work on ourselves! It's up to you to choose your lifestyle! Just remember only you are the sculptor and creator of yourself.”

5. She Does Long Jumps

Romanchuk does a lot of different track and field exercises. She shares her highlights on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is long jump. She shared this video of herself working on her long jumps. Romanchuk captioned it, “A little video for those who asked! My first triple jump! 9 in the running.”