Lydia Ko Shows Off Amazing Body Getting "Abs in a Different Way"

Lexi Thompson is one of the most successful female golf players right now. She also has an active presence on social media. Thompson just shared some stunning new swimsuit photos on Instagram. In one, she posed in the pool in a yellow strapless sequined bathing suit. She captioned it, “All about balance.” Thompson also posted a photo of herself posing in leopard print beachwear, captioning it, “Heat advisory.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lexi Thompson 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 Plays Golf

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Thompson is a golf player. Naturally, this is one of the ways she stays in shape. She shares a lot of golf highlights on Instagram. Thompson posted these videos of herself practicing by taking shots. She captioned them, “A look inside my solid practice session today…I average practicing about 3-5 hours a day but putting alone about 2 hours. Then on top of that 1-2 hours in the gym training. So if I’m not playing an event that is my everyday schedule, hardly ever any days off.”

2. She Weight Trains

Thompson shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is weight training. She shared this set of gym videos on Instagram. In them, she is seen doing kettlebell squats, deadlifts, and pushing a weighted cart. She captioned the post, “Shooting while working out.”

3. She Works Out Her Arms

Thompson makes sure to workout her entire body. She also does a lot of arm workouts. She shared this set of videos on Instagram of herself doing two different arm exercises. In one, she is seen doing lateral pulldowns while in a lunge. In the other, she is seen stretching a band out while twisting her body. She captioned it, “Training.” Being a golfer, having a good upper body, especially arm strength, is important.

4. She Works Out Her Abs

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Thompson has an amazing set of abs. Naturally, she does a lot of ab workouts. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing mountain climbers while balancing her arms on a half ball. She captioned it, “How my Fridays usually start.” She also posted these videos of herself doing different core exercises, captioning it, “50 min jog and some core work this morning before practice.”

5. She Does Squats

Thompson doesn’t skip leg day. One type of lower body workout she enjoys doing is squats. She shared these training videos on Instagram. In the first video, she is seen doing squats with a barbell. Thompson captioned the post, “Little look into a day of training and practice.”

Pro-fighter Gezary Matuda has to stay super fit at all times as one of the pre-eminent Brazilian athletes. She just shared a terrific new photo on Instagram. In it, she posed on the beach while playing with a hose. Matuda wore a yellow bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned the post, “Rio 40 degrees.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gezary Matuda 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 Confident

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Matuda is all about having confidence. It helps with her fighting skills. She shared this video on Instagram talking about the importance of this quality. “Confidence is the most important single factor in this game,” Matuda wrote. “No matter how great your natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: Work!”

2. She Does Hip Exercises

Matuda works out her entire body. She shares different videos on Instagram of herself working out a different body part. In this video, Matuda works out her hips. In it, she is seen doing different lunge stretches. Matuda captioned the post, “Build a strong and mobile hips with these bodyweight solo drills. Use your hands to transition if you find yourself collapsing. 3 rounds of 10 reps.”

3. She Works Out Her Abs

Matuda has amazing abs. And she makes sure to do core exercises. She posted this video on Instagram of herself and a friend doing ab exercises together. In them, they are seen doing heel touches, side plank ups, leg lifts with a touch, among others. She captioned the post, “Abs on fire 🔥 with G & JJ #doubletrouble 👯‍@joannajedrzejczyk. Tag your best friend/ #workout partner. A Killer Circuit Workout To Smoke Your Abs 😎by coach @mirek_babiarz.”

4. She Hikes

Matuda spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do is go on hikes. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself hiking in the famous Chichén Itzá location in Mexico. Matuda captioned the post, “Chichén Itzá is one of the ‘New 7 Wonders of the World’ and I didn't need a tour guide, my father knew how to explain the whole story of Chichén Itzá to me. He told me about the enigmas of Mayan architecture, the human sacrifices performed in the cenotes, and the incredible song of the sacred bird that echoes when you clap your hands at the base of the pyramid! Super cool.”

5. She Works Out Her Legs

Matuda doesn’t skip leg day. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing lower body exercises in the gym. In it, she is seen doing lunges, squats, box jumps, and using weights and a weighted ball. Being a fighter means needing to have strong legs.

1. She’s Sober

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Kent is open about her struggles with alcoholism, and how she decided to get sober. “It's been awhile since I've posted about sobriety," she wrote on Instagram. "It's important for me to say that this is a disease that can only be self diagnosed. No one got me sober... I got me sober. I made the choice to work hard every day to not pick up a drink."

2. She Works Out With A Trainer

Kent is one of many of celebrity clients of trainer Jenna Willis. She posted this video on Instagram of the two of them doing one of Willis’ workouts together.

3. She Does A Lot of Leg Workouts

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In her Instagram video with Willis, Kent is seen doing a lot of leg and lower body workouts. Kent is seen doing squats, dips, and wall sits with a twist.

4. She Works out Her Arms

In addition to her lower-body, Kent makes sure to keep her arms and upper body in shape as well. In this video on her Instagram, Kent is seen doing pull-ups on a piece of gym equipment in her home.

5. She Spends A Lot Of Time Outside

Kent lives in sunny California, and according to her Instagram, she likes to take advantage of the incredible beaches and scenery there. She also loves to go on vacations with her friends and family. Kent often goes to the beach, and occasionally hikes with friends.

Lizzo, who hit the Met Gala this week, loves to show off her curves. She also loves to dance, and posts dance videos on Instagram and TikTok. In her most recent TikTok, Lizzo posed in the mountains in a black bathing suit. She captioned the video, “I TOLD YALL I GOT THE SONG OF THE SUMMER🥵— WE THE #1 SONG ON TIKTOK😱— IM POSTING EVERYONE THAT DOES THIS DANCE BY @jaedengomez 💅🏾.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lizzo 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 Uses A Gua Sha

In a TikTok, Lizzo broke down her skincare routine and favorite products. She revealed that she likes to use a gua sha, which helps move lymphatic fluids and circulate blood. "Shout out to everyone who's been on my gua sha journey with me,” she said. “I still be doing it wrong. Y'all still love me and support me. I haven't been able to gua sha in like a week because I was sick and I had a cold, but I still feel like I've had the best results and I love it.”

2. She Works Out In Shorts Now

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Lizzo has been open about her approach with confidence and body positivity. In one of her TikToks, she revealed that she had reached a large milestone. "Now let me tell you. I was always too insecure — well, not too insecure, but too self-conscious — to work out in shorts,” the singer started. “Also my thigh meat chafes, so I was like, ‘why do that?’ But today I'm working out in shorts and I'm gonna keep it real with y'all: not much has changed, physically, about myself, but a lot has changed here, mentally. Here, emotionally.”

3. She Has No Time For Haters

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Lizzo has been open about her body journey and her decision to start working out more. And she also doesn’t care what anyone has to say about her. "Hey, so I've been working out consistently for the last five years and it may come as a surprise to some of y'all that I'm not working out to have your ideal body type. I'm working out to have my ideal body type," she said in a TikTok. "And you know what type that is? None of your f---ing business because I am beautiful, I am strong, I do my job and I stay on my job."

4. She Focuses On Her Body and Her Mind

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Lizzo isn’t just about working out her body. She also wants to make sure her mental health and wellbeing are okay as well. In the same TikTok, she stated, “Health is not just determined on what you look like on the outside. Health is also what happens on the inside.”

5. She Strength Trains

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Lizzo posts a lot of workout videos on TikTok. One type of exercise that the singer likes to do in particular is strength train. In this video, she is seen doing hamstring pulls, pushing and pulling a weighted cart, and kettlebell squats. She captioned the video, “The best transformations are the ones only you can see.” A hamstring stretch can be great. "In general, when you're stretching, keep it gentle. Breathe freely as you hold each stretch for around 30 seconds. Try not to hold your breath. Don't bounce or hold a painful stretch. Expect to feel tension while you're stretching. If you feel pain, you've gone too far," says the Mayo Clinic.