Turkish actress Birce Akalay is thrilled with the results of her latest photoshoot. Akalay, 38, shared behind-the-scenes snaps of her shoot, posing in a variety of swimsuits against a backdrop of blue sea and skies. “Dağ Adalar is an island that contains all the beautiful components of summer and where everyone can experience being themselves more. We did a great job with our director Rafael Memo Çetin and his entire team,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Akalay 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. Green Juice
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Akalay credits green juice with giving her the perfect boost when she’s in need of a reset. “Consider blending instead of juicing,” says Katherine Zeratsky, RD, LD. “Blending the edible parts of fruits and vegetables produces a drink that contains more healthy phytonutrients and fiber. Fiber can help you feel full.”
2. Pilates Year Round
Akalay loves Pilates, especially when it’s too cold to work out outdoors. “Pilates lengthens and stretches all the major muscle groups in your body in a balanced fashion,” says the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “It requires concentration in finding a centre point to control your body through movement.”
3. Swimming In the Summer
Swimming is Akalay’s favorite workout when the weather gets warm. “Swimming, like all exercise, releases endorphins in your brain,” says Dr Samantha Wild, Clinical Lead for Women's Health and Bupa GP. “These are the hormones that make you feel good. They help to increase positivity and bring about a sense of wellbeing and happiness.”
4. She Loves To Dance
Akalay loves the therapeutic benefits of dancing. “Two hours in which I forgot everything, I was swept away from the place, time and even my life,” she captioned an Instagram video. “Is it not freedom to dance under the guarantee of your partner even with your eyes completely closed?”
5. Retinol For Skincare
Akalay takes care of her beautiful skin by using ingredients such as retinol. “Retinol helps unclog pores,” say the experts at the Cleveland Clinic. “Retinol also exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, plump appearance.”
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