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Bar Refaeli in Bathing Suit is in Paradise

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Bar Refaeli has become one of the most well-known working models today. She was number 1 on Maxim's Hot 100 list in 2012. She’s appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. And she notably appeared in a GoDaddy SuperBowl commercial in 2013. Refaeli is also a TV host, appearing on House of Style and Israel's The X Factor. Refaeli is enjoying a vacation, and just posted a new highlight reel to her Instagram. In it, she ran on the beach in a bathing suit. Read on to see 5 ways Bar Refaeli 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

As you can see from her recent post, Refaeli spends a lot of time by the water. She loves to swim to stay in shape. Refaeli posts a lot of beach and pool photos on her Instagram. She shared this set of photos of herself wading in the water, captioning it, “I’m so miserable.” Refaeli also posted this photo of herself floating on her back, captioning it, “RELAX.”

2. She Paddleboards

Swimming isn’t the only thing Refaeli likes to do when she goes to the beach. She also likes to paddleboard. Refaeli posted this video on Instagram of herself paddleboarding in the ocean. She captioned the post, “God I miss summer.” Paddleboarding can help with balance and leg and arm strength.

3. She Weight Trains

Refaeli shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is weight and strength training. Refaeli shared these photos from the gym on her page. In them, she is seen using a barbell. She captioned the post, “I was SO SO excited to get back to work today!” Weight training has a lot of benefits. The American Cancer Society states that using weights can help build muscle mass, stronger bones, and more flexible joints.

4. She Loves Pilates

Refaeli likes to do Pilates to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the studio. In this video, Refaeli is seen doing leg extensions with a box and a reformer. She captioned the post, “Everyday is a good day to do Pilates.” She also posted this video of herself doing leg lifts with an ankle cable on a reformer, captioning it, “Why is there no Pilates emoji?”

5. She Loves Yoga

Refaeli also likes to practice yoga to stay in shape. She shares a lot of photos and videos of herself doing different poses on Instagram. In this video she posted, she is seen doing many poses, like dancer, tree, and downward dog. Refaeli captioned the post, “Feeling so good.” She also posted this video of herself doing the Sun Salutation and some leg extensions. Refaeli captioned that post, “I’m levitating.”

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Bar Refaeli has become one of the most well-known working models today. She was number 1 on Maxim's Hot 100 list in 2012. She’s appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. And she notably appeared in a GoDaddy SuperBowl commercial in 2013. Refaeli is also a TV host, appearing on House of Style and Israel's The X Factor. Refaeli is enjoying a vacation, and just posted a new highlight reel to her Instagram. In it, she ran on the beach in a bathing suit. Read on to see 5 ways Bar Refaeli 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

As you can see from her recent post, Refaeli spends a lot of time by the water. She loves to swim to stay in shape. Refaeli posts a lot of beach and pool photos on her Instagram. She shared this set of photos of herself wading in the water, captioning it, “I’m so miserable.” Refaeli also posted this photo of herself floating on her back, captioning it, “RELAX.”

2. She Paddleboards

Swimming isn’t the only thing Refaeli likes to do when she goes to the beach. She also likes to paddleboard. Refaeli posted this video on Instagram of herself paddleboarding in the ocean. She captioned the post, “God I miss summer.” Paddleboarding can help with balance and leg and arm strength.

3. She Weight Trains

Refaeli shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is weight and strength training. Refaeli shared these photos from the gym on her page. In them, she is seen using a barbell. She captioned the post, “I was SO SO excited to get back to work today!” Weight training has a lot of benefits. The American Cancer Society states that using weights can help build muscle mass, stronger bones, and more flexible joints.

4. She Loves Pilates

Refaeli likes to do Pilates to stay in shape. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the studio. In this video, Refaeli is seen doing leg extensions with a box and a reformer. She captioned the post, “Everyday is a good day to do Pilates.” She also posted this video of herself doing leg lifts with an ankle cable on a reformer, captioning it, “Why is there no Pilates emoji?”

5. She Loves Yoga

Refaeli also likes to practice yoga to stay in shape. She shares a lot of photos and videos of herself doing different poses on Instagram. In this video she posted, she is seen doing many poses, like dancer, tree, and downward dog. Refaeli captioned the post, “Feeling so good.” She also posted this video of herself doing the Sun Salutation and some leg extensions. Refaeli captioned that post, “I’m levitating.”

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Bar Rafaeli is one of the most successful models of the 2010s. She made the cover of 2009’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, and being named #1 on Maxim’s Hot 100 of 2012. She’s also appeared in commercials for GoDaddy, and in campaigns for brands like Garnier. She just shared a stunning new set of photos on her Instagram. In it, she spent a day by the lake. She posed in a black bathing suit, showing off her body. She captioned it, “Day dreaming.” Read on to see 5 ways Bar Rafaeli 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 Doesn’t Diet

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Rafaeli opened up about her wellness to Hello! Magazine. She says that she doesn’t believe in dieting, and just focuses on balance.“I don’t diet and I don’t have an eating plan, but I like to eat healthily. I don’t deny myself anything and there’s nothing I wouldn’t eat. I like desserts – I like food full-stop, but I exercise and I’m young, so everything keeps in check. I don’t feel the need to be super skinny, but being in shape is important. But even if I wasn’t in this industry I would still want to look after myself and be healthy and keep my body in good condition.”

2. She Works Hard Before A Job

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When Refaeli has a gig coming up, she makes sure to eat healthy. She opened up about her process to Hello! Magazine. “I guess every girl has days where she feels good and days where she feels she could lose a couple of pounds, and it’s the same for me, I’m generally in pretty good shape, but if I have a major shoot or fashion show coming up and I want to look my best, then I’ll spend a little extra time working out or I’ll stick to eating salads and chicken for a few days.

3. She Loves TRX

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Rafaeli makes sure to work out on a regular basis. She tells Hello! Magazine that she likes high energy workouts. Refaeli has a go-to in particular. “My main workout is TRX (working with your own body weight),” she says. “Which really tones the body. I can’t do the Yoga stuff, it bores me.”

4. She Does Krav Maga

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Refaeli revealed some of her favorite workouts on her Instagram. She revealed that she likes to do martial arts. Specifically, Refaeli loves Krav Maga. “My trainer taught me all kinds of kicks,” she says. “They work everywhere—your abs, your butt."

5. She Wants To Stay Healthy

One of Refaeli’s motivations for staying in shape is that she wants to be healthy. She tells Cosmopolitan that this helps her stay consistent. "I work out a lot. I like to look good and feel good. I do Pilates and TRX four times a week for an hour each time. I'm not very careful with my diet but when you work out a lot you want to keep healthy. Eating healthily makes you want to work out more because your body is more alive.

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Model Bar Refaeli recently posted a new photo on her Instagram showing off her body. Refaeli posted a mirror selfie in her bathroom wearing a light green patterned bikini. The model’s flat abs and shapely legs were on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see five ways Bar Refaeli 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 Bikini Photos!


1. She Has Done Krav Maga

Refaeli tells Glamour that she is a fan of the martial art form, Krav Maga, which is popular in her native Israel. "My trainer taught me all kinds of kicks, and they work everywhere—your abs, your butt." Krav Maga combines elements of both boxing and other martial arts.

2. She Works Out With Bosu Balls

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Refaeli is a fan of using Bosu balls, and has posted videos of her using them on her Instagram. She captioned one post with “As you can see, I’m all about getting back in shape #addicted,” referring to her losing weight after having her first child. She captioned another post with “Working my ASS off.”

3. She Doesn’t Feel Pressure To Lose Weight

When you are a model, specifically a swimsuit model, there’s a lot of pressure to maintain a slim figure and to lose weight. However, Refaeli tells Shedyourweight.com that she doesn’t fall victim to those pressures. “I don’t feel the need to be super skinny, but being in shape is important. But even if I wasn’t in this industry I would still want to look after myself and be healthy and keep my body in good condition,” she says.

4. She Eats Healthy When She Needs To

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While Refaeli doesn’t put pressure on herself to lose weight, she does still commit to a healthy lifestyle, especially when she has a shoot. "If I have a major shoot or fashion show coming up and I want to look my best, then I’ll spend a little extra time working out or I’ll stick to eating salads and chicken for a few days. I would never go on some crazy fad diet or eat anything weird to get thinner – it’s just not good for your body,” she says to Shedyourweight.com.

5. She Avoids Fad Diets

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Refaeli tells Shedyourweight.com that she doesn’t follow a specific diet, and just tries to eat healthy. “I don’t diet and I don’t have an eating plan, but I like to eat healthily. I don’t deny myself anything and there’s nothing I wouldn’t eat. I like desserts – I like food full-stop, but I exercise and I’m young, so everything keeps in check.” Refaeli also condemned fad diets to POPSugar.com, saying, "I would never go on some crazy fad diet or eat anything weird to get thinner — it is just not good for your body."

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Barbara Palvin, the Victoria's Secret Angel and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, is Miss America in a swimsuit. “Miss America song and video out now 🇺🇸 congrats @bazzi and thank you for having @dylansprouse and I ♥️♥️ we love you!,” she said of the new Bazzi video starring her and her partner. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Barbara Palvin 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 Loves to Be Outdoors

“I’m very happy that the world is opening up a little bit. I’m grateful to see my family more now; it always makes me happy and fills my heart with unconditional love. I’m also very excited to see my friends again and spend some quality time with everyone when we can travel safely,” she said of life a few years into the pandemic, to The Thirty. “Of course, it's been great to spend time ‘off the grid’ in a way, too. Over the past year and through the process of building a house in a remote part of the country, I've realized that being outdoors is great for my mental health. Now, I try to go outside more, go on a hike, work out, do my self-care routines as regularly as possible.”

2. This is What She Looks For in Beauty Products

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“I like products that include charcoal for its ability to draw out toxins and remove impurities. I look for it in face masks and toothpaste, where it's used for its brightening effect. Also, in case you didn’t know, Dahlia Tequila is filtered through activated charcoal,” she told The Thirty.

3. She Works Out Daily

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“Being a Victoria’s Secret model is not just work, it becomes your lifestyle,” the Hungarian model told Us. “So even before I became an Angel, I started to get a routine into my life, working out every day or four times a week and eating in a certain way that works for my body. I’m just doing that.”

4. She Worked Out With an Angel

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“I did work out with Alexina [Graham] for awhile because we are really good friends,” she told Us. “It was actually funny that we both got the Angel contract now. We’ve been knowing each other for awhile so I would work out with her.” She added she’d say: “Like, ‘Hey dude, don’t be lazy!’” says Palvin. “Actually, we both wanted [to be Victoria’s Secret models] for so long and when she started to work with VS three years ago, I was like just wait for me, I’m coming, I’ll be there soon. So it’s kinda like, now we’re here, now we have to show the world.”

5. She Says “Listen to Your Body”

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"This is me," Barbara captioned one photo. "It took me a while to understand what people meant by 'listen to your body' — it’s not always easy feeling good in our own skin and it takes time, trust me,” she told Sports Illustrated. "I'm still learning," she continued. "Over the past year I've discovered so much about my body, how it can change and evolve. One thing is for sure — only you know what’s best for you."

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Model Karoline Lima shared a new swimsuit photo on Instagram this week. In it, she lay by the pool, wearing a black bathing suit and red wrap. She captioned the post, “Amputation of foot for personal reasons.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karoline Lima 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

Lima spends a lot of time in the water. She has a lot of photos on Instagram of herself either at the beach or the pool. She likes to swim to stay in shape. Lima shared this photo of herself wading in the waves at sunset. She captioned the post, “Happy and light as if there's no strife amen.” She also shared these photos of herself wading in the ocean, captioning it, “Wonder where I am?”

2. She Rides Jet-Skis

Swimming isn’t the only activity Lima does at the beach to stay active. She likes to get her heart racing and adrenaline flowing. Lima likes to ride jet-skis at the beach. Lima posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself jet-skiing in Praia das Toninhas. She captioned the post, “Fucking beautiful you know.”

3. She Plays With Dogs

Lima is a dog lover. She owns two Pomeranians, and she prominently features them on her Instagram. Lima posted this photo of herself carrying her dogs outside. She captioned the post, “Can I make a frame of this picture? Full moon.” She also shared this photo with her dogs, captioning it, “Oreo and Luquinhas passing by to send you a kiss.”

4. She Benefits From the Sun

“Sometimes a little bit of sunshine is the best medicine. A walk in the park or a bike ride probably puts you in a good mood, and a moderate amount of sun is also good for your physical health. While you’re outside soaking up rays, your body is busy making vitamin D. That’s good news, because this hormone that’s boosted by exposure to sunlight plays an important role in women’s health,” says Johns Hopkins.

5. She Loves the Beach

“Beaches provide many recreational opportunities for millions of people. Boating, fishing, swimming, walking, beachcombing, bird-watching, playing and sunbathing are among the common activities beachgoers enjoy. Beaches provide protection to residents living near the ocean by acting as a buffer against the high winds and waves of powerful storms or rough seas,” says the EPA.

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Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit

Discover how rising star Sharvari dominates the fitness game with strength training, yoga, padel, boxing, and running.

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Sharvari isn’t just making waves in the film industry—she’s dominating the fitness game too. Known for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, the rising star proves that strength and discipline extend far beyond the big screen.
In her latest Instagram post, Sharvari showcased her grit with a hardcore beach workout, flipping a massive tire in the sand. Dressed in a sleek black workout set, she didn’t just make the workout look effortless—she made it look empowering. Adding a playful pun to her caption, she wrote, “Never tyre’d of a good beach workout.”
So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From strength training to boxing, here’s a look at her go-to fitness moves.

She Strength Trains

In her Instagram post, Sharvari is seen doing a strength training exercise. The Mayo Clinic says that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

She Does Yoga

Sharvari shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is yoga. Sharvari posted this video of herself doing poses on her page. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga is very beneficial. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”

She Plays Padel

Sharvari likes to play padel to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. Playing padel has a lot of health benefits. Everybody Health & Leisure says, “It improves cardiovascular fitness, helps to build strength and endurance, enhances coordination and promotes overall physical and mental well-being. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to burn calories.”

She Boxes

Another thing that Sharvari does to keep herself in shape is box. She first picked this up when training for the film, Vedaa. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself punching a bag. Sharvari captioned the post, “BEAST MODE on for Vedaa! ⚠️☠️🥊 Took up boxing to become Vedaa... Now I am ready to pack a punch or be strong enough to take a brutal beating 💪#Vedaa coming to a theatre near you on August 15th.”

She Runs

Sharvari likes to run to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself running on the beach. She captioned the post, “Decided to seas the day!” Better Health says that running is very beneficial. “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, help maintain a healthy weight.”

Natasa Stankovic in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Wednesday Challenge"

Stankovic shares her go-to workout moves, from squats to lunges, cardio, Pilates, and strength training.

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Natasa Stankovic isn’t just a content creator—she’s a fitness inspiration. Known for sharing intense workout sessions on Instagram, she keeps her followers motivated with creative exercise challenges and dynamic routines.

In her latest post, Stankovic teamed up with Aleksandar Illic for a lower body blast, pushing through variations of squats and lunges. Dressed in a sleek two-piece workout set, she captioned the session, “Wednesday challenge,” proving that fitness is all about consistency and fun.

So, how does she maintain her lean, strong physique? From strength training to Pilates, here’s a look at Stankovic’s go-to workout moves.

She Does Squats

Stankovic does squats to keep herself in shape, as you can see in her Instagram video. Piedmont says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off…Hardwick explains that squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back.”

She Does Lunges

Stankovic is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that lunges are very beneficial to do. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

She Does Cardio

Stankovic likes to do cardio workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video of herself doing fast box jumps in different directions on Instagram. Stankovic captioned it, “Morning cardio challenge.” Cardio exercises have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “When you work your heart and other muscles of your body during cardio exercise, this increases oxygen supply to your whole body, allowing all muscles to work harder and more efficiently. Over time, regular cardio exercise allows your muscles to adapt to an increased workload, making regular activities seem easier.”

She Does Pilates

Stankovic shares a lot of her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight. In some of the stories, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. Pilates is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “One of the reasons Pilates is such a good workout is that it specifically focuses on building core strength.”

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

Kim French in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Real Results" Workout

Learn how she sculpts her powerhouse physique with deadlifts, lunges, squats, and more.

Kim French is more than just a personal trainer—she’s a fitness coach who empowers thousands through her Believe App and Instagram workouts. Known for her structured, effective home training plans, she proves that you don’t need a gym full of heavy weights to build serious strength.

In a recent Instagram post, French shared a glimpse of her at-home training, reminding followers that smart training delivers "REAL results." Rocking a sleek two-piece workout set, she showcased some of her go-to exercises, emphasizing that with the right strategy, anyone can see progress.

So what’s in her routine? From deadlifts to hip thrusts, here’s how French sculpts her powerhouse physique.

She Does Deadlifts

French is seen doing deadlifts in her Instagram post. This exercise has a lot of benefits. NASM says, “A Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge pattern that works the hamstrings and glutes. It is a form of deadlift with noticeably less bend in the knee, leading to greater hamstring engagement than traditional deadlifts. The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”

She Does Lunges

Another exercise that French is seen doing in her Instagram post is lunges. NASM says that they are very beneficial. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

She Does Squats

French is seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats are very beneficial. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

French is seen doing hamstring curls in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, hamstring curls are very beneficial. “The seated hamstring curl is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscles in the back of the thigh. As the name implies, the seated hamstring curl targets the hamstring muscles here in the back of the thigh. Strong hamstring muscles help to protect your ligaments in the knee.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

French shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hip thrusts. She captioned it, “Hip Thrusts are no doubt one of the best exercises for building your Glutes but of course with any exercise, the form has to be correct for you to see the maximum benefits…✖️ Feet too far forwards will engage your hamstrings more ✖️ Feet too close to you will engage your quads more ✔️ Feet placed so your calves are vertical will engage your glutes more.”