Love Island Star Lydia Karakyriakou Wows in Sauna on "Staycation"

Lydia Karakyriakou first came into prominence when she appeared on season nine of Love Island. Since then, she’s developed a huge social media following. Karakyriakou shared a new set of photos on Instagram this week. In some of them, she sat in a sauna by the hot tub. Karakyriakou wore a metallic swimsuit, her figure on display. She captioned the post, “Staycation.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lydia Karakyriakou stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Goes In Saunas

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As you can see from her recent post, Karakyriakou loves saunas. And it’s a good thing, as saunas have a lot of benefits. The Mayo Clinic reports, “Sauna bathing, an activity that has been a tradition in Finland for thousands of years and mainly used for the purposes of pleasure and relaxation, is becoming increasingly popular in many other populations. Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits, which include reduction in the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive diseases; nonvascular conditions such as pulmonary diseases; mortality; as well as amelioration of conditions such as arthritis, headache, and flu. The beneficial effects of sauna bathing on these outcomes have been linked to its effect on circulatory, cardiovascular, and immune functions.”

2. She Goes Outside

Karakyriakou spends a lot of time outside. In these photos she posted on Instagram, she is seen outside. Mind.org states, “Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. For example, doing things like growing food or flowers, exercising outdoors or being around animals can have lots of positive effects.”

3. She Swims

One thing Karakyriakou does when she goes outside is going for a swim. In the first photo in this Instagram carousel post, she is seen wading in the ocean. She captioned the post, “This weather sucks, can we skip to summer.” The Mayo Clinic states, “Swimming is often touted as a great workout for all ages, offering benefits not only for the body, but also for the mind. As a form of exercise, swimming keeps your heart rate up and builds muscle strength. It also can be a great form of stress relief.”

4. She Does Yoga

Karakyriakou enjoys doing yoga. Specifically, outdoor yoga. Harvard Health states that yoga has a lot of benefits. “Yoga develops inner awareness. It focuses your attention on your body's abilities at the present moment. It helps develop breath and strength of mind and body. It's not about physical appearance. Yoga studios typically don't have mirrors. This is so people can focus their awareness inward rather than how a pose — or the people around them — looks. Surveys have found that those who practiced yoga were more aware of their bodies than people who didn't practice yoga. They were also more satisfied with and less critical of their bodies. For these reasons, yoga has become an integral part in the treatment of eating disorders and programs that promote positive body image and self-esteem.”

5. She Loves Coffee

Karakyriakou enjoys drinking coffee. In this reel, she is seen enjoying cups of coffee. John Hopkins Medicine reports that coffee has a lot of benefits. “Caffeine is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about coffee. But coffee also contains antioxidants and other active substances that may reduce internal inflammation and protect against disease.”

Kyra Lizama is known for her stint on Love Island. She’s also known for her active presence on social media. Lizama is unafraid to show off her body on social media. She’s currently on vacation in Ibiza, and just shared a new highlight reel on Instagram. In it, Lizama is seen hiking and swimming. She wore different bathing suits in the reel. She captioned the post, “1 day in Ibiza was all we needed to make the most incredible memories.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kyra Lizama 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 Wants A Genuine Connection

Prior to her stint on Love Island, Lizama opened up to Parade.com about what she wanted to find in someone. She says that she wants someone who is genuine with her. She also wants someone who values her. “I want somebody that’s wholeheartedly in it for me,” she says. “I will fight for a connection that’s real to me.”

2. She Puts In The Work

Lizama wants a guy who puts in the work. However, she doesn’t expect her partner to do everything. She tells Parade.com that she works hard to maintain her relationships, because she wants her partners to do the same for her. “If you don’t put in the work, don’t expect them to put in the work as well,”

3. She Works Out While Traveling

Lizama makes sure to workout on a regular basis. She also works out when she’s traveling. Lizama shared this video of her on-the-road workout on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing a full-body workout. Lizama is seen using the treadmill, doing squats with a weight, and doing a plank. “Travel workouts hit different when you don’t have your usual favorite machines,” she says. “But we make it work.”

4. She Practices Meditation

Lizama is a big fan of practicing meditation as a part of her wellness routine. She makes sure to incorporate it into her schedule, no matter how busy she gets. Lizama makes sure to practice meditation while on vacation. She shared this video of herself doing so on her hotel roof. She captioned the post, “No better place to meditate than on a rooftop overlooking the beautiful ciudad de Medellín.”

5. She Swims

Lizama is from Honolulu, so she loves spending time by the water. Lizama loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. She posts a lot of photos and videos of herself in the water on Instagram. Lizama shared this video of herself underwater in the pool. She captioned the post, “Come for a swim with me.” Lizama also shared this video of herself at the beach, captioning it, “Straight out of a movie, this place was so magical.” Finally, Lizama shared this photo of herself wading in the water, captioning it, “Making waves wherever I go.”

Antigoni Buxton has a lot of different projects. She’s a singer. She has a large Instagram following. And she’s about to be the newest contestant on the hit reality series, Love Island. Antigoni posted her cast photo on Instagram. In it, she posed in a bright aqua bathing suit. She captioned the post, “The secret’s out.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Antigoni 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 Paddleboards

Antigoni recently went on a trip to the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. She posted a series of vacation photos on Instagram. In the first photo, Antigoni is seen paddleboarding in the water. She captioned the post, “Best place in the world.” "Deep sea water (DSW) commonly refers to a body of seawater that is pumped up from a depth of over 200 m. It is usually associated with the following characteristics: low temperature, high purity, and being rich with nutrients, namely, beneficial elements, which include magnesium, calcium, potassium, chromium, selenium, zinc, and vanadium. Less photosynthesis of plant planktons, consumption of nutrients, and organic decomposition have caused lots of nutrients to remain there. Due to this, DSW has potential to become a good source for health. Research has proven that DSW can help overcome health problems especially related to lifestyle-associated diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and skin problem," says one study.

2. She Skis

Antigoni loves to go skiing as a way to stay in shape. In April, she took a ski trip to the French Alps, and posted highlights on Instagram. She posted this series of photos and videos of herself skiing in a red outfit. She captioned the post, “My new favorite color.” exercise can help reduce anxiety. "Our results suggest that the preventive effects of physical activity on anxiety disorders may be greater than previously reported," says one study.

3. She Walks Her Dog

Antigoni has an adorable German Shepherd as a pet. Naturally, she does a lot of walking, since owning a dog means walking it. Antigoni has posted photos on Instagram of herself walking her dog. She captioned this post, “Lifeing.” She also captioned this post, “Thas ma doggg.” "Although only 23% of the dog owners walked with their dog 5 or more times per week, compared with nonowners, dog owners completed significantly more minutes and sessions of walking (generally, for recreation, and for recreation in their neighborhood) and more minutes of total physical activity. These differences were independent of all other known major correlates of physical activity and walking, including demographic factors, perceptions of the physical and social environments, and intrapersonal factors," says one study.

4. She Dances

Being a singer, Antigoni has to learn choreography. She posted this video on Instagram of herself and her friends dancing in the studio. She captioned the video, “When @daniellebartonn teaches a heels class to Red Flag. Dancing with my babes.”

5. She Swims

Antigoni loves to go to the beach and pool. Naturally, she loves to swim. She has posted several photos of herself in the water. She posted this set of photos of herself in the ocean in Cyprus. She captioned the post, “Couple days in the motherland, enough to revitalize my soul.”

Olivia Attwood from The Only Way Is Essex and Love Island is reality TV royalty. The model and TV presenter has appeared on shows of all kinds, from Celebs Go Dating, Olivia Meets Her Match and Celebrity Karaoke Club, and on each, looks remarkable. She works hard to stay in shape. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Olivia Attwood 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. Her Modeling Prepared Her for the Limelight

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“I think from being from a modeling background and doing the Grid Girls stuff, it was all, obviously you are held to like impeccably higher standards of like physical appearance and like the way you hold yourself and being tough and having a face on, doesn't matter if you are feeling a bit miserable, one day you've gotta come and you've gotta smile. And you've got to be entertaining, charismatic. And I think that definitely has helped me for this part of my life,” she told the Behind Closed Doors podcast.

2. Love Island was a “Therapeutic” Experience

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“Love Island was kind of like a big wakeup call for me in quite a lot of ways….I realized that previous to that I'd always used all my relationships and the men in my life as a crutch. So I felt beautiful when they told me I was beautiful. I thought I was funny if they told me I was funny and I think what Love Island taught me is that I don't need someone else to tell me that, like, I just need to like myself and be confident in who I am and that's enough. And even though I was on, you know, on love island, you can say I was so unfiled and like I just was unapologetically myself for the first time I think in ages, in a weird way. Cuz you think being on a national TV, like it'd have the opposite effect, but weirdly like I just kind of in that Villa with no outside influence, like generally I had no one to kind of like guide me or tell me don't do that. Don't say that, you know, not having an ex you know, ex-boyfriend shush you or don't don't say that, it was quite like a therapeutic experience,” she told Behind Closed Doors.

3. She Loves the Outdoors

“I am 100% a summer girl, as I’m the coldest person that ever lived! Even on sunny days in England, when it gets to 25 degrees and everyone else strips off, I’ll still be wearing jeans. For that reason, spending last summer on Love Island was the absolute dream – it was always so lovely and warm!” she told Checklist.

4. This is Her Diet Advice

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“Prosecco and white wine are always on my shopping list – especially Pinot Grigio! I’m also obsessed with drinking water, so my fridge is always stocked up with plenty of bottles of Evian, as well as lots of healthy staples like eggs, smoothies, spinach, smoked salmon, bagels and avocados. I tend to end up eating breakfast foods at all hours of the day – even for dinner,” she told Checklist.

5. She Has ADHD

Olivia has ADHD. “The primary features of ADHD include inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behavior. ADHD symptoms start before age 12, and in some children, they're noticeable as early as 3 years of age. ADHD symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe, and they may continue into adulthood,” says the Mayo Clinic. “ADHD occurs more often in males than in females, and behaviors can be different in boys and girls. For example, boys may be more hyperactive and girls may tend to be quietly inattentive.” “I myself fall into a kind of combined type,” Olivia has said on Loose Women. “It got brought up when I was a child for me fidgeting in school, finding it hard to concentrate, but because I was like mild-mannered and bright, it kind of got a bit of brush under the carpet. And it was only in my later life. I found myself in a quite severe battle with anxiety and depression. And I came under the care of a psychiatrist whose actual special field was ADHD in adults. It was just an actually strike of luck. And she just was speaking to me for an hour assessing me. And at the end of the hour, she said, has anyone ever spoken to you about having ADHD?”