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Anushka Sen in Bathing Suit Recalls "Pool Nights"

Here's how she stays fit.

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Anushka Sen, star of Jhansi Ki Rani, is missing her vacation days. She just posted a series of photos on her Instagram Stories from a trip she took to the Maldives. In all the photos, she is seen lounging in an outdoor pool. She naturally captioned the stories, “Pool nights.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Anushka Sen 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 Snorkels

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When Sen was in the Maldives, she naturally spent a lot of time at the country’s gorgeous beaches. One of the activities she did on beach days was go snorkeling. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself under the water, with the song “Until I Found You,” by Stephen Sanchez playing in the background. Sen captioned the reel, “My fav song and my fav moment from this week.” She also posted this series of snorkeling videos and photos on Instagram, showing off the gorgeous underwater scenery.

2. She Goes Horseback Riding

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When Sen was in the Maldives and spending time at the beaches, she wasn’t just enjoying the water and the sun. She also did some activities on the land, specifically horseback riding. Sen posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself going for a ride on the beach at sunset. She captioned the post, “Horse riding with Kanbulo.”

3. She Skis

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Sen doesn’t just love to vacation in warm places and at the beach. She also loves to spend time in the snow, and likes to do outdoor winter sports. One of the things that she learned while on a trip to Kashmir, was ski. She posted this reel of herself going down the mountain on Instagram, and naturally captioned it, “First time skiing.”

4. She Does Planks and Plank Exercises

Sen is pretty quiet about what exercises she likes to do to stay in shape. But she did reveal in this humorous reel on Instagram that she likes to do planks and plank exercises. In the reel, she is seen doing shoulder touches, mountain climbers, and a plank from her hands. According to the Cleveland Clinic, planks can prevent injuries to your back or from working out, as they help build core muscles.

5. She Goes Biking

Sen loves to get outside and do activities, and one of her favorites is going for a bike ride. She has posted several photos and videos on Instagram of herself biking. According to Betterhealth.gov, “Cycling is a good way to control or reduce weight, as it raises your metabolic rate, builds muscle and burns body fat.”

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Anushka Sen, star of Jhansi Ki Rani, is missing her vacation days. She just posted a series of photos on her Instagram Stories from a trip she took to the Maldives. In all the photos, she is seen lounging in an outdoor pool. She naturally captioned the stories, “Pool nights.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Anushka Sen 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 Snorkels

anushka-sen-1Anushka Sen/Instagram

When Sen was in the Maldives, she naturally spent a lot of time at the country’s gorgeous beaches. One of the activities she did on beach days was go snorkeling. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself under the water, with the song “Until I Found You,” by Stephen Sanchez playing in the background. Sen captioned the reel, “My fav song and my fav moment from this week.” She also posted this series of snorkeling videos and photos on Instagram, showing off the gorgeous underwater scenery.

2. She Goes Horseback Riding

anushka-sen-2Anushka Sen/Instagram

When Sen was in the Maldives and spending time at the beaches, she wasn’t just enjoying the water and the sun. She also did some activities on the land, specifically horseback riding. Sen posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself going for a ride on the beach at sunset. She captioned the post, “Horse riding with Kanbulo.”

3. She Skis

anushka-sen-3Anushka Sen/Instagram

Sen doesn’t just love to vacation in warm places and at the beach. She also loves to spend time in the snow, and likes to do outdoor winter sports. One of the things that she learned while on a trip to Kashmir, was ski. She posted this reel of herself going down the mountain on Instagram, and naturally captioned it, “First time skiing.”

4. She Does Planks and Plank Exercises

Sen is pretty quiet about what exercises she likes to do to stay in shape. But she did reveal in this humorous reel on Instagram that she likes to do planks and plank exercises. In the reel, she is seen doing shoulder touches, mountain climbers, and a plank from her hands. According to the Cleveland Clinic, planks can prevent injuries to your back or from working out, as they help build core muscles.

5. She Goes Biking

Sen loves to get outside and do activities, and one of her favorites is going for a bike ride. She has posted several photos and videos on Instagram of herself biking. According to Betterhealth.gov, “Cycling is a good way to control or reduce weight, as it raises your metabolic rate, builds muscle and burns body fat.”

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Anushka Sen is one of India’s most successful young actresses. She’s also a successful YouTuber and has a large presence on Instagram. She just shared a new set of photos this week. In them, she went for a dip in the pool. She captioned it, “Just keep swimming.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Anushka Sen 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 Snorkels

Sen loves to spend time in the water. While on a trip to the Maldives, she made sure to spend time at the beach. Sen did some snorkeling on her trip. She also shared her experience in this vlog on her YouTube channel. In it, Sen and her family jumped off of a boat and went into the ocean.

2. She Does CrossFit

One thing Sen likes to do to stay in shape is CrossFit. She shares a lot of videos from the gym on Instagram. In them, she is seen doing different crossfit exercises. She shared this video of herself doing v-sit crunches, using battle ropes, and doing kettlebell swings. Sen captioned the video, “CrossFit.”

3. She Works Out Her Legs

Sen doesn’t skip leg day. She shares a lot of videos on Instagram of herself doing different leg workouts. In this video, she is seen doing side lunges with an agility ladder, squat jumps, and mountain climbers. She captioned it, “Consistency >>>.” She also posted this video of herself using a leg press machine.

4. She Rides Horses

Sen loves to ride horses as a way of staying in shape. While on her trip to the Maldives, she did some riding. She can be seen on a horse in the same vlog on her channel. In this reel she posted on Instagram, Sen is seen riding on the sand.

5. She Swims

"Relatively few people swim on a regular basis, so large studies looking at the benefits of physical activity in relation to cardiovascular health have tended to lump swimming together with other types of exercise. Plenty of evidence points to lower rates of heart disease among people who do regular, moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise — and swimming laps definitely fits the bill," says Harvard Health. "People who don't like doing laps can try walking or running in water, or doing water aerobics, which is a set of exercises done in waist-deep or higher water that may also use floating devices and weights. Many community centers, YMCAs, and other facilities with pools offer these classes."

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Indian actress Kate Sharma is enjoying a magical trip to the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Sharma shared a reel of herself swimming in a beautiful pool, wearing a bright pink swimsuit and sarong, with palms and blue skies in the background. “Poolside paradise 😍,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sharma 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. Fresh Lime Soda

Sharma’s go-to drink is fresh lime soda. “Limes are packed with antioxidants and phytonutrients," says Carly Sedlacek RDN, LD. “Limes are low in calories, high in micronutrients and punch above their weight with regard to both water and fiber content. They’re really good for us, but most of us aren’t going to make a snack of them. The juice — without added sugar — is the best we can do.”

2. Running Outside

Sharma loves running outside, especially at the beach. “There’s good evidence that spending time outside can reduce stress, depression levels, and anxiety,” says Josh Lawler, a UW environmental & forest sciences professor. “We suspect that one of the routes for the physical benefits is through [the] decreased stress and anxiety.”

3. She Chooses Happiness

Sharma says she chooses happiness in her personal life. “I don't date much but I have had rough patches in relationships. Ups and down are part of life and moving on is an art of life,” she says. “Break ups were there but that all made me so strong and I am a girl who looks at the broader aspect in life. So pain was there but feeling the pain and being sad is a choice.

So I chose happiness. It took time to heal but today I learned happiness is the most important thing in this world.”

4. Bathing Beauty

Sharma loves to take baths. “Taking a bath has great physical and mental health benefits,” says family medicine provider Amy Zack, MD. “Soaking in a tub is something many people have access to but don’t take advantage of enough. But it can be beneficial for a lot of people.”

5. She Is an Artist

When it comes to her career, Sharma loves the benefits creativity brings to her life. “Artist is an artist, no matter where he/she performs," she says. "It’s always a pack of feelings and entertainment which we have to give to the audience. Films and music videos both tell a story. The only difference is that films are on a larger scale in every form, while music videos take less time but require the same level of consistency and hard work as an artist."

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Krishna Mukherjee, star of Kuch Toh Hai: Naagin Ek Naye Rang Mein, is enjoying her bachelorette party. She’s been sharing highlights on Instagram. In a recent video, Mukherjee posed by the beach. She wore a swimsuit with flowers on the top and plain black on the bottom. She captioned it, “La la land.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Krishna Mukherjee 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 Taking Off Work

Mukherjee is about to get married. And she wants to savor the time with her husband when it happens. She tells ETimes TV that she plans to take off work when she gets married. “I have taken five days off from shooting for my engagement. But next year, when I get married, I don’t want to be working. I want to spend time with him because those days are precious and they won’t come back.”

2. She Cooks

Mukherjee opened up about what she did during the pandemic to ETimes. Like many people, she started cooking a lot more during this time. Mukherjee encouraged others to do the same. “I know many people don’t know how to cook,” she says. “But you can always learn simple recipes online and try them out.”

3. She Swims

Mukherjee loves to swim to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Mukerjee posted this video of herself in a pool. She captioned it, “December heat.” She also posted this pool photo, captioning it, “Holidaying.” Lastly, she posted this video of herself running into the ocean. She captioned it, “Let’s run away.”

4. She Kayaks

Swimming isn’t the only thing Mukherjee likes to do when she goes to the beach. She also likes to kayak. While on a trip to Phuket, she did some kayaking. Mukherjee posted this video of herself kayaking at the ocean on Instagram. She captioned it, “Sea you later.”

5. She Dances

Mukherjee likes to dance. She shares a lot of dance videos on her Instagram. For Christmas, she posted this video of herself and her friends dancing by the beach. She captioned it, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas.” She also shared this video of herself dancing through a building. She captioned it, “Dancing on the beats of RRR with my mad ... crazy friends.”

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Anushka Sen, star of the Bollywood TV series Baalveer and Jhansi Ki Rani, is one of the country's top actresses and models, continuing a career she started at a young age. And she's taking a rare break from all the work, vacationing in the Maldives and sharing the swimsuit photos along the way. How does she stay so fit? “These are a few things I really enjoy,” she said. “I think as an actor, more than staying in shape for me, being active is very important. And I feel really good after these exercises.” Read on to see 5 ways Anushka Sen 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 Does Yoga

Yoga can improve your body and your mind. “Results suggest that a regular yoga practice may increase the flexibility and balance as well as whole body measures of male college athletes and therefore, may enhance athletic performances that require these characteristics,” according to one study. According to another study, “most yogic breathing techniques are found to influence the neuro-cognitive abilities positively and some of which were even used in clinical settings with beneficial effects.”

2. She Plays Badminton

“It turns out that racket sports are not only fun, but they may help me live longer. A study published online by the British Journal of Sports Medicine examined the link between six different types of exercise and the risk of early death. Researched looked at racket sports, swimming, aerobics, cycling, running, and soccer. Study volunteers included 80,306 people, who ranged in age from 30 to 98. Over the course of the study’s nine years, those who regularly played racket sports were 47% less likely to die of any cause and 56% less likely to die of cardiovascular disease,” says Harvard Health.

3. She Loves Cycling

Biking is a great way to stay fit. According to one study, “it was seen that the spinning cycling workouts were seen as as effective method to lose weight and reduce the body fat ratio among women in this age group. This exercise method may be recommended for getting good results among obese and overweight women in a short period of time.”

4. She Drinks Coffee

“We've learned that coffee, in moderation — perhaps 1 to 2 cups daily — isn't bad for you. And in some cases, coffee seems to offer health benefits, perhaps the most noteworthy being a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Many studies have shown that coffee decreases the risk of type 2 diabetes. One study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in 2004, showed this significant protective effect increased with coffee consumption up to 6 cups a day. The effect was similar for caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee.”

5. She Hikes

Anushka Sen hikes and you should, too. “Studies confirm that walking benefits your mood, by releasing your body’s natural happy drugs — endorphins,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. “And you’ll be proud at the end of each walk by setting small goals to get moving and accomplishing them, all the while increasing your self-esteem,” wellness expert Michael Roizen, MD, tells the Clinic. “And you’ll be proud at the end of each walk by setting small goals to get moving and accomplishing them, all the while increasing your self-esteem,” he says.

Rebeca Andrade shows off her winning medals at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”

Brandi Glanville at "The Traitors" New York Press Junket
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Brandi Glanville has never been one to hold back, whether on reality TV or her unfiltered podcast. Best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the US and UK versions of Celebrity Big Brother, and The Traitors, Glanville always speaks her mind. Her podcast, Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, recently stirred up some drama when she called out Real Housewives stars for struggling on The Traitors and suggested the show stop casting them. Many fans saw this as subtle shade toward Phaedra Parks, who excelled in the previous season.

Beyond the headlines, Glanville has shared glimpses into her personal wellness routine, from skincare secrets to unconventional self-care methods. Here’s a look at how she stays feeling and looking her best.

She Uses Eye Patches

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One thing that Glanville does to take care of her skin is use under-eye patches. In this Instagram post, she revealed the brand she used on Celebrity Big Brother. Glanville captioned it, “One of the #1 questions we get from fans since leaving #bigbrother is what brand of under eye patches were we wearing constantly on the show...The answer is @peterthomasrothofficial!! They are amaze! #ThanksMarissa 💋 (Blogging about all the products, will be posting on @bbeautyunfltrd soon).”

She Walks

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Glanville likes to walk her dogs to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her pup walking in Los Angeles. Glanville captioned the post, “On our way to do some podcasting.” Harvard Health says that walking is very beneficial. “Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.”

She Has A Dog

Brandi Glanville's rescue pup

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As you can see from the previous Instagram post, Glanville has pet dogs. And according to Harvard Health, this can be beneficial. “A growing body of solid research shows that owning a dog can: provide companionship, help you be more active, make kids calmer, more secure, and more responsible, improve the lives of older individuals, help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life, make you more social and less isolated, ease stress.”

She Worked With A Breath Coach

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Glanville revealed to Us Weekly that she works with a breath coach to help with her mental health. “I’m still doing cosmetic stuff, but at the same time trying to fix myself. I eat better and breathe and actually exercise. I’m getting there. I just started with this journey, but I can actually do things. My body can do things now that I couldn’t do five years ago.”

She Uses CellSound

Glanville revealed to People that she used the CellSound treatment on her stomach. "I mean, to be honest, I haven't worn a crop top in years, and I literally feel comfortable going out in a crop top, which is so bizarre," she says. "Not that I feel like everyone should do that, but I can go work out with a crop top on and not feel like I have my mommy stomach and I shouldn't sit down. So it's definitely empowered me in that aspect."

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Kat McNamara is a successful actress. She is known for her role in fantasy and superhero projects like Shadowhunters, Girl vs. Monster, and Arrow. McNamara just shared her fitness challenge for the year on Instagram. In a recent video, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. McNamara received a lot of praise in the comments. She captioned the post, “Switching it up!💥New year, new workout adventure! Thanks @laurajquinn for once again putting me through my paces! 🤣 We’ve come a long way from ballet to @alo! 🩰”

She Does Pilates

McNamara is seen doing Pilates in her Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice may help you recover from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. It may also help you establish a healthy baseline, so that when those injuries or issues arise, you’re able to bounce back faster.”

She Boxes

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McNamara shared some of the things she did to stay in shape for Shadowhunters in an interview with Women’s Health. One thing she did was box. “It builds the shape of muscles I needed to look like a fighter, and it's just plain fun," she says.” Boxing has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Regular physical activity, including boxing, can lower your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.”

She Does Leg Workouts

Kat McNamara attends the premiere of "Annette"

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she doesn’t skip leg day. "I know most people hate leg day, but I kinda love it. It's what makes me feel strongest." Piedmont says that leg workouts are extremely important. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance.”

She Does HIIT

Kat McNamara attends The Creative Coalition's Seventh Annual Television Humanitarian Awards

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While on Shadowhunters, McNamara did a lot of HIIT. "In order to do the fight scenes, I needed a lot of upper body strength because I would be holding weapons all day," she says to Women’s Health. "High intensity interval training turned out to be the perfect thing for me. I was able to keep up my cardio stamina and build upon that so I could do the fight scenes, which are basically just sprints."

She Consistent

Kat McNamara at the opening night for the 20th anniversary of the HollyShorts Film Festival

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to stay consistent with her workouts. “There were days when I was tired. There were days when the last thing I wanted to do was pick up a weight...but I just had to physically get myself there—to take a deep breath and remember why I was doing it and why I was there. I think that can go for any kind of physical goal that someone has—half the battle is the mental battle.”