Brie Larson in Bathing Suit Poses in Hot Tub “Happy Place”

Brie Larson is taking time out for self care. In her latest Instagram photo, the swimsuit-clad Oscar winner lounges in a hot tub reading a book. “Take me back to my happy place,” she captioned the snap. How does the actress keep herself so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Brie Larson 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 Starts By Stretching

Brie makes sure to start her workouts with stretching. "Stretching is a huge part of exercise," she explained in a YouTube video. "This is great for mornings, before workouts, as you're winding down your day, or, if you're somebody like me who's spending the majority of their time at a desk looking at Zoom all day, it's good to incorporate a couple of stretches and be kind to yourself." Some of her go-to stretches include cat-cow, toe sitting, and cobra pose.

2. She Drinks Celery Juice

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Brie starts her day with celery juice. "I hold my stress in my stomach and this feels very soothing/healing in my opinion," she said in an Instagram story.

3. She Works Out Hard

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Brie trains with Jason Walsh and their workouts are hardcore, involving lots of weights, one-armed pull-ups, and even pushing a 5,000 pound Jeep down the street. “Pushing myself past my limit, honey! Doesn’t always look pretty but gosh it feels amazing,” she wrote in a post, asking her trainer, “how heavy were these again?”

4. She Cheats

Brie eats healthy...most of the time! “Ice cream, anyone?” she captioned this snap of herself indulging in a sweet treat.

5. Fitness Is Fun to Her

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“Even after years of training, I still try to find ways to get out of working out. Luckily @risemovement keeps me motivated by prefacing a new move with ‘this will be fun,’” she captioned one of her Instagram posts.

6. She Prioritizes Self-Care

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As can be evidenced from her latest Instagram snap, Brie makes sure to prioritize self-care. “Sauna, massage, nature - does it get better?” she captioned a recent photo of herself during a wellness getaway at Wilderness Reserve.

Brie Larson trains like a superhero and she knows how important it is to have some down time to relax and recover. Larson, 33, shared a series of Instagram pictures of herself wearing an orange swimsuit as she enjoyed time in the sauna. “Morning sweat session 101: must include selfies,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Larson 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 Rarely Drinks Alcohol

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Larson says she rarely drinks alcohol, staying sober through all the pandemic lockdowns. "I have such a control issue, it's so hard for me to let go. I drink maybe once a year now. It's just like 'Jesus, like relax,'" she says. “For some people, even one or two drinks, that bit of disinhibition can cause them to take on behaviors that affect their health, from unhealthy food to illicit drugs to cigarettes,” says Professor Kate Conigrave, a University of Sydney addiction medicine specialist. “So [curbing your alcohol] also helps you live the way you want to live.”

2. Pretzel Fan

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Larson loves to eat giant, freshly-baked pretzels (although we’re guessing this is when she isn’t training for Captain Marvel). Indulging in the occasional treat is much better for overall health than being too restrictive, experts say. “You have not ‘ruined’ your day or your progress by choosing a treat,” says Vivian Schemper RDN, LDN. “In fact, this approach aligns with the 80/20 rule of moderation and is much more sustainable. There is nothing unhealthy about this approach, and you can live a very healthy life by eating this way.”

3. Sauna Sessions

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Larson enjoys regular sauna sessions, something experts believe may offer many health benefits. “Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits, which include reduction in the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive diseases; nonvascular conditions such as pulmonary diseases; mortality; as well as amelioration of conditions such as arthritis, headache, and flu,” according to a review published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

4. Microdosing CBD

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Larson says she likes to take small amounts of CBD to relax. “CBD can help lower cravings for tobacco and heroin under certain conditions, according to some research in humans,” says Peter Grinspoon, MD, who makes it clear the studies that exist are limited. “Animal models of addiction suggest it may also help lessen cravings for alcohol, cannabis, opiates, and stimulants.”

5. She’s An Avid Reader

Larson loves diving into new books when she has the time, and frequently asks her fans for new recommendations. “Interestingly, several studies indicate that reading works of fiction can be of particular benefit to people with or without mental health difficulties,” says Rob Whitley, PhD. “These studies indicate that reading fiction can increase reader empathy, social skills, and inter-personal understandings (known as ‘theory of mind’).”

Brie Larson is in a bathing suit….and a white hoodie wearing motocross gloves and holding a rubber spatula. “It’s called fashion!” she captioned the silly photo. The Marvel star also recently shared her latest workout video on Instagram, perfectly executing a reverse crunch with one caveat. “Working up to 10 reps, 3x at body weight 🥵” she captioned the impressive clip. What other things does the star do to stay fit? Read on to see 6 ways Brie Larson 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 Is All About Stretching

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"Stretching is a huge part of exercise," she explained in a YouTube video. "This is great for mornings, before workouts, as you're winding down your day, or, if you're somebody like me who's spending the majority of their time at a desk looking at Zoom all day, it's good to incorporate a couple of stretches and be kind to yourself." Cat-cow, toe sitting, and cobra pose are a few of her favorites.

2. She Drinks Green Juice

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Brie is one of the many stars who drink celery juice. "I hold my stress in my stomach and this feels very soothing/healing in my opinion," she said in an Instagram story.

3. Her Workouts Are Intense

Brie, who trains with Jason Walsh, is all about hardcore workouts. During their session they lift lots of weights, do one-armed pull-ups, and other intense exercises. Once, Brie even pushed a 5,000 pound Jeep down the street. “Pushing myself past my limit, honey! Doesn’t always look pretty but gosh it feels amazing,” she wrote in a post, asking her trainer, “how heavy were these again?”

4. She Cheats

Brie maintains a healthy diet, but indulges on occasion. “Ice cream, anyone?” she captioned this snap of herself indulging in a sweet treat.

5. She Enjoys Exercise

Brie finds pleasure in her sweat sessions. “Even after years of training, I still try to find ways to get out of working out. Luckily @risemovement keeps me motivated by prefacing a new move with ‘this will be fun,’” she captioned one of her Instagram posts.

6. She Is All About Self-Care

Brie makes sure to prioritize self-care. “Sauna, massage, nature - does it get better?” she captioned a recent photo of herself during a wellness getaway at Wilderness Reserve. "Sauna bathing, an activity used for the purposes of pleasure, wellness, and relaxation, is linked to a remarkable array of health benefits. It is a safe activity and can even be used in people with stable CVD, provided it is used sensibly for an appropriate period of time," says the Mayo Clinic. "Indeed, based on the current knowledge and evidence, sauna bathing may have beneficial effects and has therapeutic potential to reduce the risk of adverse health outcomes in the general population. In the future, sauna bathing has the potential to be also recommended for people with cardiovascular risk factors and stable cardiac patients as a pleasant lifestyle measure."

Brie Larson is a superhero on screen (as Captain Marvel, and soon to be another; in the Fast and Furious sequels, everyone seems superpowered), so it’s no surprise to see her bruised from the gym. “Summer is here but bruises from training are in every season 😂,” she captioned a new swimsuit photo. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Brie Larson 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 Planks

Larson works out with Jason Walsh of Rise Movement, who put her through a number of exercises in one video, including a classic plank. When doing a lateral plank, don’t put your hip too far back, Walsh advises Brie, and put your top foot a bit in front. To start: “Lie on your right side on an exercise mat with extended legs, placing your left leg directly over your right leg and and stacking your feet one on top of the other. Place your right elbow directly under your shoulder, align your head with your spine and keep your hips and right knee in contact with the exercise mat,” says ACE Fitness.

2. She Does Hip Thrusts

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A barbell hip thrust “is basically a glute or hip bridge exercise with external resistance. The exercise involves lying face-up on the floor, or with the shoulders resting on a bench, with the knees bent and feet flat on the floor. The exerciser places a barbell across the top of the hips (usually on a pad) and presses the hips upward for a number of repetitions. This exercise focuses specifically on the hip extensor muscles of the gluteal complex, namely the gluteus minimus, gluteus medius and gluteus maximus,” says ACE Fitness.

3. She Does Pull Ups

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Brie does neutral grip pull ups and holds the position when up, with her knees pulled up. “The shaking will ensue within probably five or 10 seconds. You just kinda Zen out,’ said Walsh to her. “By pulling the knees up, it actually keeps that spine neutral as engaged.” Brie held it for a full minute!

4. She Uses Bands

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Walsh had Brie use a band for a Band External Rotation, which targets your infraspinatus muscle, part of the rotator cuff. This will get her some super-strong shoulders. “Resistance tubing is a lightweight, portable, inexpensive strength training tool. The tubing provides resistance when stretched,” says the Mayo Clinic. “You can choose from many types of resistance tubes in nearly any sporting goods store. In general, the lighter the color of the tubing, the lighter the resistance. Likewise, the darker the tubing, or the shorter you make the tubing, the greater the resistance. You can use resistance tubing to strengthen virtually any muscle group, both in the arms and the legs. As you get stronger, you can use tubes that provide more resistance.”

5. She Eats “Bridge Meals”

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Brie eats bridge meals—a between-meal snack. "The purpose of a bridge meal is to get to lunch so that you don't overeat lunch," her nutritionist Dr. Philip Goglia told People. "You're using fat metabolism and that will be your bridge meal to get to dinner so that dinner is an appetite environment that will not allow you to crave carbs because you've already eaten… you're kind of full. You're not in low blood sugar." Vegetables or nuts are great go-tos for a bridge meal.

Miriam Leone, the Italian actress and 2008 Miss Italia, is having fun in her bathing suit. “Adoro il make up leggero e luminoso dell’estate (abbronzatura leggera sempre usando una protezione totale e make up in crema…) Agosto sei stato pieno di luce ✨🌾,” she captioned it. (Roughly translated: “I love the light and bright make-up of summer (light tan always using total protection and cream make-up ...) August you were full of light ✨🌾.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Miriam Leone 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 an Ally

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Leone is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. She shared this photo on Instagram supporting the International Day Against Homophobia. “Days like this, which is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Lesbophobia are needed to illuminate this darkness and ignorance with the colors of culture, of understanding, with this rainbow, they are useful for senses lick those who are so afraid of their neighbor. Love your neighbor And set him free to love.”

2. She Swims

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Leone loves to spend time at the beach. One thing she likes to do is swim. She posts a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself in the water. Leone posted this reel of herself in the water, captioning it, “Breathe in this freedom.”

3. She Goes Hiking

Leone loves to hike as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself hiking by the beach. She captioned the post, “Hike of a certain level... There are hardships that enrich, roads without preferential lanes that lead to exciting panoramas and important experiences, to know your limits and try to overcome them. The goal, after a struggle, is always sweeter, but more than the goal is the journey that moves something inside us. Knowing ourselves better is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve ourselves. New awarenesses walking walking (and even a little climbing) Photo memory of epiphany.”

4. She Paddleboards

Leone shared a photo of herself on a paddleboard. “Sporty Spice 🐙.” “While the actual activity of standup paddleboarding is really more of an individual activity, if you decide to join a club as well there are great opportunities to meet likeminded people. You’ll be able to get tips and advice from others who may have been doing standup paddleboarding for longer and you could even look to arrange day trips to explore further afield," says AXA Health.

5. She Spends Time in the Sauna

“Sauna bathing, an activity that has been a tradition in Finland for thousands of years and mainly used for the purposes of pleasure and relaxation, is becoming increasingly popular in many other populations. Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits, which include reduction in the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive diseases; nonvascular conditions such as pulmonary diseases; mortality; as well as amelioration of conditions such as arthritis, headache, and flu,” says the Mayo Clinic.