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Ashley Kaltwasser in Bathing Suit Says "Thank You"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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Ashley Kaltwasser is showing off her body building trophy in her swimsuit. The Ms. Bikini Olympia star flaunts her incredibly fit figure in one of her latest social media posts, wearing a bathing suit while jumping for joy after placing in a competition. “The @ifbb_pro_league season has officially began! Another @arnoldsports for the books 😌 Thank you everyone for the support and kind messages! It means a lot 🥹 Honored to have taken home 4th Place tonight,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ashley Kaltwasser 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 Focuses on “Heavy Lifting”

Ashley is clearly devoted to fitness. She puts her focus on “lifting heavy,” training six days a week, including five days of strength,” she told Muscle & Fitness.

2. She Pushes Herself

Ashley exercises, even when she doesn’t want to. “There will always be times when you don’t feel like hitting the gym—but those are the days you make the most improvements!” she tells Muscle & Fitness. “Attitude is a powerful thing, and you have to learn to strengthen the mind as well as the body.”

3. She Eats “Tasty Foods”

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Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring, says Ashley. “I believe in eating tasty foods during prep,” she says. “If you don’t like a certain food in your diet, then just make a substitution.” When she is competing she will remove additives like almond milk, coffee creamer, and other condiments and cut down on any extra food nibbling. To battle cravings she will snack on cucumber with stevia or drink decaf iced coffee sweetened with almond-flavored liquid stevia drops or cinnamon-apple tea and stevia or chew on sugar-free gum.

4. She Hydrates

Ashley is always hydrating, but when training she amps up her water intake to a whopping 1 ½ gallons per day. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

5. She Does Cardio

Ashley also does three days of cardio. “Cardio is 20 minutes of high-intensity interval training, usually on a Stepmill,” she told Muscle & Fitness. She might also use the elliptical machine or treadmill.

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Ashley Kaltwasser is showing off her body building trophy in her swimsuit. The Ms. Bikini Olympia star flaunts her incredibly fit figure in one of her latest social media posts, wearing a bathing suit while jumping for joy after placing in a competition. “The @ifbb_pro_league season has officially began! Another @arnoldsports for the books 😌 Thank you everyone for the support and kind messages! It means a lot 🥹 Honored to have taken home 4th Place tonight,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ashley Kaltwasser 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 Focuses on “Heavy Lifting”

Ashley is clearly devoted to fitness. She puts her focus on “lifting heavy,” training six days a week, including five days of strength,” she told Muscle & Fitness.

2. She Pushes Herself

Ashley exercises, even when she doesn’t want to. “There will always be times when you don’t feel like hitting the gym—but those are the days you make the most improvements!” she tells Muscle & Fitness. “Attitude is a powerful thing, and you have to learn to strengthen the mind as well as the body.”

3. She Eats “Tasty Foods”

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Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring, says Ashley. “I believe in eating tasty foods during prep,” she says. “If you don’t like a certain food in your diet, then just make a substitution.” When she is competing she will remove additives like almond milk, coffee creamer, and other condiments and cut down on any extra food nibbling. To battle cravings she will snack on cucumber with stevia or drink decaf iced coffee sweetened with almond-flavored liquid stevia drops or cinnamon-apple tea and stevia or chew on sugar-free gum.

4. She Hydrates

Ashley is always hydrating, but when training she amps up her water intake to a whopping 1 ½ gallons per day. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

5. She Does Cardio

Ashley also does three days of cardio. “Cardio is 20 minutes of high-intensity interval training, usually on a Stepmill,” she told Muscle & Fitness. She might also use the elliptical machine or treadmill.

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Kailyn Lowry first came into prominence in 2010, when she appeared on an episode of the mTV docu-series, 16 and Pregnant. She then went on to appear as a cast member on the spin-off Teen Mom 2. Lowry has also become a podcast host, hosting “Coffee Convos,” “Barely Famous,” and “Baby Mamas, No Drama.” Lowry recently celebrated her birthday with a trip to Thailand. Lowry shared a highlight video on Instagram of herself in her resort. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kailyn Lowry 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 Swims

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As you can tell from her recent Instagram post, Lowry travels all over the world. She usually likes to go to tropical locations. Lowry loves to go the beach or the pool, and shares a lot of photos of herself by the water on Instagram. She likes to swim as a way of staying in shape. Lowry went to Costa Rica with her friend and Teen Mom co-star, Leah Messer, and shared this photo of the two of them in the water. She captioned the post, “Hot springs.” She also shared these photos of the two of them at the beach, captioning it, “Rio Naranjo.”

2. She Speaks Out

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Lowry isn’t afraid to speak out about things that are important to her. In 2020, she shared a lot of posts on Instagram supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. She shared this post, captioning it, “#justiceforgeorgefloyd #blm #blacklivesmatter.” She also shared this post for Blackout Tuesday.

3. She Moved On From Reality TV

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Lowry has spent a lot of time on reality TV. However, last year, she made the decision to walk away from Teen Mom. She opened up about this decision to E! News. "I want to focus on my self-growth and my kids,” she says. “And I didn't feel like the show aligned with the goals that I have anymore. I decided it was time for me to move on."

4. She Kayaks

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Swimming isn’t the only thing Lowry likes to do in the water. She also likes to go kayaking. Lowry lives near Bethany Beach, so she is able to spend a lot of time by the water. Lowry shared this photo on Instagram of herself kayaking in the river. She captioned the post, “Such a good weekend.”

5. She Plays With Her Dogs

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Lowry and her family own a lot of dogs. She prominently features her pups on Teen Mom and on her social media accounts. She shared these photos, captioning it, “Here are a few pix of my baby Karma.” Lowry also posted these photos of her dog, captioning it, “I love her so much my heart hurts... Should I make her an Instagram?’

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Salma Hayek Shares Swimsuit Photo and More Star Snaps

Salma Hayek, Kate Hudson, Vanessa Hudgens and more shares their very best.

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If you’ve ever wondered why so many female celebrities share photos of themselves in swimsuits, just look to Salma Hayek. The 55-year-old just posted a photo of herself in a swimsuit on her birthday, and has posted bikini photos in the recent past. "I had to lose a lot of weight and exercise to get into the bikini towards the end of last year," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I'm glad I took a lot of pictures, I have no shame on it, because it was the first week of the vacation." She added that sharing them was "liberating." Read on to see Salma and Kate Hudson and Vanessa Hudgens and more recent star snaps—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Salma Hayek Celebrated Her Birthday in a Swimsuit

“Happy 55th birthday to me, looking forward to new adventures #grateful,” Salma Hayek captioned her photo. “Feliz cumpleaños 55 para mí, lista para nuevas aventuras #vivalavida” In a subsequent post, she posted a video of her Eternals co-star Angelina Jolie and other friends and family smushing her face into a birthday cake. “My brother @hayekstudio and me trying to teach Angie how to do the mexican mordida @angelinajolie Mi hermano sami y yo enseñandole a #anjelinajolie como se hace la mordida!,” Hayek captioned the post.

2. Kate Hudson Proved She’s Got Legs and Knows How to Use Them

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Kate Hudson, star of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon—which Deadline, in its review, said “is made to be watched while scoffing crunchy snack foods and beer, if only because a lot of chips and beer go down on screen between bouts of telekinetic mayhem”—posted a photo of herself from the Venice Film Festival looking quite leggy in a black dress. Her caption? “'Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.' -Coco Chanel I chose fabric…. @monotofficial @elimizrahi 💋💋💋 #veniceitaly

3. Vanessa Hudgens Stayed Hydrated

“Happy #labordayweekendddd,” the brand Caliwater caption its photo of Vanessa Hudgens in a bikini. The star is a co-founder. “Anyone who knows me knows I am terrible at drinking water,” Hudgens has said. “I am always dehydrated, it is my biggest downfall. And Caliwater — literally I call it my candy water because it’s so delicious.” “It is a product that I am obsessed with and stand by and can really get behind and want to share with the world,” she added.

4. Molly Sims is Having Fun in Italy

Molly Sims, 48, is having a great time on vacation. "I'm so sad I'm missing soccer today …," she captioned a series of snaps of herself rocking a bikini taken at La Fontelina in Capri, Italy. She looks great because makes smart lifestyle choices. "It's more about living healthy and how you're feeling," she explained to Women's Health. "I truly, truly don't like the word 'diet.' I don't even like the scale. I use a pair of jeans; the jeans don't lie, I can tell you that."

5. Ariana Grande Wore a Little Brown Dress

The Voice star posted a photo of herself in a little chocolate brown dress. How does she stay so trim? Pilates partly, which she calls her “happy place.” “Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements,” says the Mayo Clinic. “A Pilates routine generally includes exercises that promote core strength and stability, muscle control, and endurance, including exercises that stress proper posture and movement patterns and balanced flexibility and strength. It can also be helpful in training for sports or in physical rehabilitation.”

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Alissa Humber first came into prominence on this season of the hit Bravo series, Below Deck. Since then, she’s been a prominent figure on Instagram. Humber shared a stunning new set of photos this week. In them, she enjoyed a late night dip in the pool. She wore a dark green bathing suit with white straps. She captioned it, “Best wishes, warmest regards.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alissa Humber 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 Stands Up For Herself

Humber isn’t afraid of standing up for herself. After being criticized for her appearance on Below Deck, Humber responded in this Instagram post. “Picture evidence of me being an aggressive, bossy black woman. Valuing actions, dialogue and consent. It felt like somewhat of a human sacrifice throwing my 22 year old self into a reality tv show. Thank you god for removing my fear of failure and judgment, truly everything missing was on the other side.”

2. She’s Grateful

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After her departure from Below Deck, Humber opened up about her relationship with Captain Sandy Yawn on Watch What Happens Live. She says that despite everything, she is grateful for the experience. “[The] status is no status,” she said. “Last time we checked up, she was just my captain and now she’s just my ex-captain. But yeah, no, I think about her often, and honestly, she taught me some very hard lessons that nobody’s been able to teach me in my 22 years before the show. And I’m grateful for her.”

3. She Roller Skates

Humber does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is go roller skating. She did some skating at the beginning of the year. Humber shared these photos on Instagram from the day. She captioned the post, “January 1st.” Skating can help with balance and coordination.

4. She Spends Time Outside

Humber spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the great outdoors. Humber shared this video of herself spending time at the beach. She captioned it, “Miss Jill Scott.” She also shared this video of herself seeing a ray in the ocean, captioning it, “Someone special danced for me this morning. Beauty queen spotted ray looped back around to hang out and wave hello.”

5. She Swims

Humber spends a lot of time by the water. Naturally, she likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this set of videos on Instagram of a trip she took to Saint Barthelemy. In one, she took a dip in the water. She captioned the post, “Trying to capture the moment.” Humber also posted these photos of herself in the pool. She captioned the post, “Did the impossible.”

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Alessia Marcuzzi, the actress and Italian television host, just shared a new series of photos this week. In one photo, she is seen running on the beach in a bikini. In others, she is seen enjoying different days at the beach. She captioned it, “Thank you my friends.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alessia Marcuzzi 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 Vitamin C

Marcuzzi has amazing skin. She reveals a lot of her secrets on Instagram. One thing she uses is vitamin C products. She shared this video of herself using different products. She captioned it, Antioxidant serum, with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and aloe leaves. Very firming and rich in vitamins but with a very light texture, perfect so for this period, still hot!”

2. She Goes Outside

Marcuzzi spends a lot of time outside. She posts a lot of photos of herself in the great outdoors on Instagram. Marcuzzi does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. One thing she likes to do is walk her dog. She shared this photo of the two of them in a park, captioning it, “Pic by papo.” Marcuzzi also shared this similar photo.

3. She Swims

Another activity Marcuzzi enjoys doing is swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. Marcuzzi shared this set of photos from a trip to the Maldives. In one photo, Marcuzzi is seen wading in the ocean. In another, she is in an infinity pool. She also posted these photos of herself at the beach.

4. She Practices Yoga

Marcuzzi likes to practice yoga as a way of staying in shape. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself doing different poses. Marcuzzi shared this photo of herself doing a handstand, while balancing on a wall. She captioned it, “1, 2, 3. Stand up.” Marcuzzi also likes to practice yoga outside. She shared this photo of herself in a headstand on the beach.

5. She Speaks Out

Marcuzzi isn’t afraid to use her voice to support different causes. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram highlighting different things. She shared this photo advocating for both women’s rights and gun control. She captioned it, “The madness of what has happened in America. A woman is worth less than a weapon. Madness.”

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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.”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.”