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Messi's Wife Antonela Roccuzzo Shares Swimsuit Photo in "Veranito Modo"

Here are her lifestyle tips.

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Antonela Roccuzzo is heating up social media in the middle of winter – in her swimsuit. In a recent social media snap Lionel Messi’s model wife shows off her amazing body in a hot pink bathing suit. “Summer mode,” she captioned the Instagram Stories image. How does the 35-year-old WAG maintain her model body? Celebwell rounded up her top lifestyle habits.


1. Exercise

"Over the years, sport has become my escape valve; it is my time to disconnect and focus solely on myself. I like everything that encompasses the universe of sport; also the fact that sportswear has become a street style trend is wonderful," Antonela told Elle Spain.

2. Biking

Antonela is a big fan of cycling. "Honestly, I didn't train much with the bike, but what I liked most about this model is the possibility of training and doing classes with other users. You really feel like you are in a live class sharing the experience with more people. It's incredible the feeling of being able to do a spinning class while at home," she told Elle. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

3. Balanced Diet

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"I try to take care of my diet by following a balanced diet; eating everything and allowing myself to indulge from time to time. In my case, if the diet is very restrictive or eliminates certain foods, I will not be able to maintain it over time, " Antonela told Elle.

4. Healthy Eating Habits

According to Antonela, it’s not just what you eat but the habits surrounding eating. “I am not a fitness expert; but over time I have acquired certain habits that I believe are important; eating before and after each workout,” she told Elle. Another one is “always hydrating, but especially when I am doing physical activity,” she added.

5. Stretching

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Another exercise habit that Antonela encourages? She says to “stretch before and after; maintain good posture, do not push your body to the limit or to excessive workouts.” “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

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Antonela Roccuzzo is heating up social media in the middle of winter – in her swimsuit. In a recent social media snap Lionel Messi’s model wife shows off her amazing body in a hot pink bathing suit. “Summer mode,” she captioned the Instagram Stories image. How does the 35-year-old WAG maintain her model body? Celebwell rounded up her top lifestyle habits.


1. Exercise

"Over the years, sport has become my escape valve; it is my time to disconnect and focus solely on myself. I like everything that encompasses the universe of sport; also the fact that sportswear has become a street style trend is wonderful," Antonela told Elle Spain.

2. Biking

Antonela is a big fan of cycling. "Honestly, I didn't train much with the bike, but what I liked most about this model is the possibility of training and doing classes with other users. You really feel like you are in a live class sharing the experience with more people. It's incredible the feeling of being able to do a spinning class while at home," she told Elle. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

3. Balanced Diet

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"I try to take care of my diet by following a balanced diet; eating everything and allowing myself to indulge from time to time. In my case, if the diet is very restrictive or eliminates certain foods, I will not be able to maintain it over time, " Antonela told Elle.

4. Healthy Eating Habits

According to Antonela, it’s not just what you eat but the habits surrounding eating. “I am not a fitness expert; but over time I have acquired certain habits that I believe are important; eating before and after each workout,” she told Elle. Another one is “always hydrating, but especially when I am doing physical activity,” she added.

5. Stretching

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Another exercise habit that Antonela encourages? She says to “stretch before and after; maintain good posture, do not push your body to the limit or to excessive workouts.” “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

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Antonela Roccuzzo is married to soccer legend, Lionel Messi. She also has a large following on social media. Roccuzzo posts a lot of gorgeous photos on Instagram. She wears a lot of clothing from the brand, Alo. A few weeks ago, she shared a photo of herself wearing clothes from the line. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Antonela Roccuzzo stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Goes To The Beach

Roccuzzo spends a lot of time outside. She specifically likes to go to the beach. Roccuzzo shares a lot of beach photos on Instagram. Back In Action states that spending time at the beach has a lot of benefits. “Nothing beats the outdoors for that rush of fresh air to fill your lungs. The beach with its refreshing sea breeze can invigorate you and have you feeling energized. Oxygen concentrations at sea level make it easier for your lungs to receive oxygen and transfer into your blood stream. The salt air near the ocean has many health benefits. The salt acts as a healing agent, cleansing the airways and sinuses. Salt also kills certain types of harmful bacteria and can neutralize allergens.”

2. She Uses An Exercise Bike

Roccuzzo likes to use an exercise bike to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself on an exercise bike. Roccuzzo captioned the post, “Time to ride 🚴🏻 ♀️ We continue to train and enjoy with the new Technogym Bike and its live classes!” Penn State PRO Wellness states that using a stationary bike has a lot of benefits. “Depending on the intensity of your workout and your body weight, you can burn more than 600 calories an hour with a stationary bike workout. This makes indoor cycling an excellent workout option for burning calories quickly.”

3. She Does Planks

Roccuzzo likes to do planks to stay in shape. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself in a plank, captioning it, “Gym mode on.” Allina Health states that planks are a great workout. “The plank is a simple, effective bodyweight exercise that strengthens your core, as well as muscles in your upper and lower body. Core muscles, which include your back and abdomen, help you maintain posture and balance as you stand, sit and move throughout the day.”

4. She Lifts Weights

In this Instagram video, Roccuzzo is seen doing deadlifts with a barbell. ACE Fitness reports that using weights has a lot of benefits. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

5. She Uses Battle Ropes

Roccuzzo likes to do strength training workouts. One thing she likes to do is use battle ropes. Roccuzzo is seen using them in the previous Instagram video. According to ACE Fitness, battle ropes have a lot of benefits. “What makes battle ropes such an exciting exercise option is that the workouts are infinitely customizable. By modifying the duration of the exercise and rest intervals (the study used 15 seconds of exercise followed by 45 seconds of active rest), the muscle groups used and even the thickness and length of the rope, you can decrease or increase the intensity of the workout as needed.”

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Georgina Rodríguez is best known for being the partner of famed soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo. She also shares a bunch of stunning posts on her Instagram. This week, Rodríguez and her family enjoyed a day on a boat. She shared some highlights on her page. In them, Rodríguez posed in a two piece swimsuit, her figure on display. She captioned the post, “Marcito Rico.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Georgina Rodríguez stays in shape.


1. She Rides Jet-Skis

Rodríguez spends a lot of time outside. Specifically, she spends a lot of time by the water. Rodríguez does a lot of aquatic activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is ride jet-skis. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself jet-skiing in the ocean.

2. She Swims

Naturally, Rodríguez likes to swim to stay in shape. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. She posted this set of photos of herself having a pool day in Saudi Arabia, captioning it, “Cada cielo tiene su matiz.” She also shared this underwater video of herself snorkeling and boating in Mallorca.

3. She Hikes

Rodríguez spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is going on hikes. Rodríguez shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself and her family hiking in Madrid. She captioned the post, “Maravilloso día de pre cumple con mis chicos ♥️ Picadura de 🐝 incluida…A las mamás es a quien tiran más.”

4. She Eats Healthy

Rodríguez makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of her favorite meals in an interview with Women’s Health. “In the morning, I have a French omelette with orange juice and coffee with milk. At mid-morning I have a banana, after training. For snacks, sometimes I have cans of cockles with lemon. For dinner, the same as for lunch.”

5. She Doesn’t Restrict Herself

Rodríguez isn’t one to restrict herself when it comes to food. She opened up about her approach to her diet in an interview with Women’s Health. "For me, eating is a pleasure. I'm not the type of person who likes some things and never eats others. I follow a varied and balanced diet, but I also have my whims. 85% of my food is healthy - I follow a diet Mediterranean -and 15% are pleasures, and if they are sweet, the better.”

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Candelaria Tinelli is known for her fitness and her love of tattoos. She just shared a new selfie to her stories this week. In it, she lay on a beach towel. She wore a black bathing suit with rhinestones, showing of her body, and all her tattoos. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Candelaria Tinelli 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 Comfortable With Herself

Tinelli is extremely comfortable in her own skin. And she isn’t afraid to show it. She shares a lot of revealing photos on her Instagram. She shared this topless photo, with her tattoos on display. Tinelli captioned the post, “Imperfection is beauty.”

2. She Plays With Dogs

Tinelli has a love of animals. Specifically, she loves to spend time with dogs. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself with a large dog. Tinelli captioned the post, “Paw.” Tinelli also shared this photo of herself sitting with her dogs on a park bench. She captioned the post, “Nature and my sons.”

3. She Horseback Rides

Dogs aren’t the only animal Tinelli spends time with. She also loves to spend time with horses. Tinelli is an avid equestrian and shares a lot of photos of herself riding on Instagram. Tinelli posted this riding photo on Instagram. She captioned the post, “With you, I can be me.” Tinelli also posted this video of herself taking care of her horse, captioning it, “A slug mom.”

4. She Goes To The Beach

Tinelli spends a lot of time outside. Specifically, she loves to go to the beach and spend time by the water. She shared this photo of herself riding on the beach. Tinelli captioned the post, “Excited, obviously I cried, when my eyes opened and I saw two horses on the beach.” She also shared this photo of herself playing on the beach with a dog. Tinelli captioned the photo, “Home.”

5. She Plays Tennis

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Tinelli loves to play tennis. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself at the court. Playing tennis has a lot of benefits. Better Health reports, “Tennis is a good sport for maintaining health, fitness, strength and agility. It also has social and psychological benefits. You can play with a club or with friends and family as a social activity.”

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Pampita is one of the top models in Argentina. She has modeled for brands like Jean-Paul Gaultier, La Roche Posay, and Pandora. She recently did some swimsuit modeling for Gaultier. In them, she posed in a pink swimsuit on a beach in Oaxaca. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Pampita stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Swims

Pampita likes to swim to keep herself in shape. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. In this video, Pampita is seen swimming in Ibiza. Better Health states, “Swimming is a good all-round activity because it: Keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body. Builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. Helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs. Tones muscles and builds strength. Provides an all-over body workout, as nearly all of your muscles are used during swimming.”

2. She Eats Healthy

Pampita makes sure to eat healthy. She talked about her diet with CARAS. "I'm on the go all the time, and I eat like six meals a day. I eat everything. If you ask a friend of mine, they'll say: ‘You don't know what this woman eats!’ It's my nature. I eat healthy, I'm not tempted."

3. She Wants To Be A Role Model

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Pampita tells CARAS that she wants to set an example for her fans. "You are going to have me as an example tomorrow. So that you know that, no matter what happens, you will be able to get ahead. So that you are always happy, that you look for the good side in things and that your life has joy. That you are inspired in something that they are passionate about. That is my role, every day, that they see me happy, working. Even though I was a housewife for many years, I like that now they see me so productive. They see me creative, enthusiastic. It seems that it will be useful to them, whatever they choose to be when they grow up. I live for them.”

4. She’s All About Natural Beauty

Pampita is all about accepting her natural appearance. She told Infobae, "I look pretty, with some wrinkles but wiser. Today I accept myself as I am.” She also says that she avoids things like plastic surgery and Botox for this reason. “I've never tried it, and I don't like how it looks."

5. She’s Disciplined

Pampita lives a healthy lifestyle. Her manager, Gaston Stati, talked about her diet and wellness secrets with Infobae. “Caro is super healthy and very disciplined. She is not a friend of excess: she never drank alcohol or consumed drugs or cigarettes. She drinks two to three liters of water per day and refuses enslaving diets. She feeds himself conscientiously, in measured doses.”

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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Olivia Culpo Swears By These 5 Habits

Learn how she stays consistent and keeps her skin healthy.

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She’s Consistent

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Last year, Culpo was preparing for her wedding. She told E! News that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness in order to prepare. “Really trying to dial in [on] what I eat, how I workout, the workouts that I do. Trying to get them in consistently because you only get married once and I want to feel my best. But this past season it was just hard being so far away from my normal routine and where I typically live."

She Keeps Her Skin Healthy While Traveling

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Culpo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it, even while traveling. “I don't wear any makeup when traveling," she says to Travel + Leisure. "That's one rule because I do feel like you will have a higher chance of breaking out if you are wearing a full face of makeup. A few things I always have with me is some sort of a spray. I love Dr. Barbara Sturm or Caudalie or La Mer. I also absolutely love traveling with a makeup wipe, the Neutrogena wipes are great. Something to just take off the sweat you build up.”

She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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Culpo shared her skincare routines with Byrdie. She says that she keeps her morning and night routine simple. “I am always trying out new products, so what I gravitate toward is often changing. At night, I usually use an oil and a serum. Right now, I love the Clarins Double Serum. In the morning, I use a Vitamin C serum and an SPF, and, typically, I just rinse my skin with warm water instead of using a cleanser. It is something I swear by—it allows for the oils on my skin from sleeping to absorb naturally.”

She Uses Products With Vitamins

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Culpo shared some of her favorite skincare products with Byrdie. She says that she uses ones that have vitamins in them. “I have noticed a huge difference in my skin with vitamin C and E. I love the Good Janes H2OMyGod Moisturizer—it's sort of an all-in-one moisturizer that has vitamin C and collagen peptides. As for vitamin E, I actually just purchase the oil from the drugstore. It is super cheap and great to put on any red marks I may get from an occasional breakout. The healing process is so much quicker when I am using Vitamin E oil.”

She Packs Healthy Snacks

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Culpo makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of the snacks she packs with her with Travel + Leisure. "I love the Kind bars. I love any sort of nuts, to be honest with you. They are a go-to snack for me. I would say Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and some almonds would be perfect! Also, electrolytes to stay hydrated or some sort of collagen beauty powder or something."

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Abigail Ratchford Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Abigail Ratchford’s amazing body has helped her become one of the most famous models on the internet. The 32-year-old, who boasts over 9.1 million followers on Instagram alone, attributes her measurement-defying body to a few simple habits. Here is everything she does to stay fit at 32.

She Follows 4 Diet Rules

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Abigail swears that abiding by simple rules helps her stay in shape. “I can’t diet. That just doesn’t work for me,” she told New Beauty. “I started to be healthier by first cutting out soda. Then, I stopped eating after 7 p.m. Finally, I started really watching my portions so I was eating fewer calories every day. And water—lots and lots of water.”

She UsesMyFitnessPal

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Abigail explains being accountable for what she eats is crucial. While it’s not “rocket science,” she does use the MyFitnessPal app to track her eating. “I’m the type of person who likes to eat what I want. The app can help anyone do that—you can still eat great food, you just eat less of it,” she added New Beauty.

Pilates

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Abigail is a fan of Pilates. “Group workout classes are so big right now, but I always get nervous around other people in settings like that. I have to go at my own pace without a bunch of distractions so, for me, Pilates with a one-on-one instructor works best. It’s not cheap, but then you also aren’t tempted to skip,” she said She added to Men’s Fitness via Muscle & Fitness that the workout “keeps you long and lean” — and the Mayo Clinic agrees. They say it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Balanced Diet

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“I love green juices and smoothies. Sometimes I’ll put some protein powder in the morning—I feel like the mix of vegetables, and vitamins and stuff that’s in them, really gives me a lot of energy in the morning. I love BBQ food—my ultimate cheat is a pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese from this great place in LA,” she told Men’s Fitness.

Strength Training

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Ratchford also lifts weights. “Initially, I made the mistake that a lot of girls do and I was only doing cardio. I just really didn’t see too much change in my body. I’ve been listening to my girlfriends who are in great shape and they say you have to do weight training, you have to go in and do squats. That’s my new thing—I’ve been doing some resistance training, circuit training,” she told Men’s Fitness. The Mayo Clinic explains that strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

Develop strong bones

Manage your weight

Enhance your quality of life

Manage chronic conditions

Sharpen your thinking skills