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Cam Reading in Bathing Suit Has a "Boat Day"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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Cam Reading is smooth sailing – in her swimsuit. The girlfriend of Manchester United star Scott Mctominay shows off her beautiful body in a bathing suit while boating with the star football player in one of her latest social media posts. “Boat day,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Cam Reading stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Hikes

Cam is an avid hiker. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between,” says the National Parks Service. Some of the physical benefits include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.

2. She Hydrates

Cam understands the importance of hydration. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

3. She Drinks White Wine

When she has a drink in hand, Cam will usually be holding onto a glass of white wine. While red wine is slightly healthier than white, the lighter shade of vino generally has fewer calories than the darker shade.

4. She Stand-Up Paddleboards

Cam also likes to burn calories via stand-up paddleboarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and also a great form of cardio. The water sport can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140-pound male and 436 for a female the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

5. She Swims

Cam loves to swim. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

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Cam Reading is smooth sailing – in her swimsuit. The girlfriend of Manchester United star Scott Mctominay shows off her beautiful body in a bathing suit while boating with the star football player in one of her latest social media posts. “Boat day,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Cam Reading stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Hikes

Cam is an avid hiker. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between,” says the National Parks Service. Some of the physical benefits include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.

2. She Hydrates

Cam understands the importance of hydration. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

3. She Drinks White Wine

When she has a drink in hand, Cam will usually be holding onto a glass of white wine. While red wine is slightly healthier than white, the lighter shade of vino generally has fewer calories than the darker shade.

4. She Stand-Up Paddleboards

Cam also likes to burn calories via stand-up paddleboarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and also a great form of cardio. The water sport can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140-pound male and 436 for a female the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

5. She Swims

Cam loves to swim. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

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Influencer and YouTuber Mary Bedford has never been afraid of showing off her body. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself in stunning outfits. A lot of those photos are swimsuit ones, and Bedford just posted a new set of them this week. In it, Bedford lounged in the sand by the water, wearing a black bikini. She captioned the post, “What a care free summer looks like.” Read on to see 5 ways Mary Bedford 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 A Fitness Tracker

Bedford revealed what she typically eats in a day in this video on her YouTube channel. She also revealed some of her wellness secrets. Bedford likes to track her fitness and food on an app, so she can see what she is doing. “I do use MyFitness Pal to track all my food,” she says. “Then it’s just easy. I can work out.”

2. She’s No Longer Tracking Carbs Or Fats

In her YouTube video, Bedford revealed what types of things she tries to incorporate into her diet. She says that she aims to eat a certain amount of calories and proteins each day. However, there are things that she doesn’t track. “I’m not tracking my carbs or my fats really at the minute,” she says. “Before I used to be really strict about it, and I’d just be tired all the time.”

3. She Goes To The Gym With Her Friend

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In this YouTube video, Bedford revealed her thoughts on the gym. She admits that she hates going and working out. However, she also revealed a way that she stays consistent. Bedford says that she meets a friend at the gym. “She pushes me hard,” Bedford says.

4. She Goes Swimming

Bedford loves to spend time by and in the water. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself at the beach or at the pool. She posted this photo of herself enjoying a pool day, captioning it, “Quick dip.” She also posted this photo of herself wading at the beach.

5. She Admits To Having Work Done

Bedford has had work done, and she is not afraid to admit it. She tells Closer Online that she got it done to help with her confidence. "It’s not something to be ashamed of, so many people have it done. It doesn’t have to be a big secret, it was the best decision I ever made, it brought my confidence in bikinis up, in everything really.”

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Rebecca Sarker is best known for her role on Emmerdale. She and her family recently enjoyed a pool day for the Easter holiday. Sarker posted a new set of photos on her Instagram this week. In them, she sat on a chair and a pool float. Sarker wore a black and white spotted bathing suit, looking stunning. She captioned the post, “Last day lolling.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Rebecca Sarker 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 Hikes

Sarker does a lot of things to stay in shape. In particular, she does a lot of outdoor exercises. One thing Sarker enjoys doing is going on hikes. She shared this set of photos of herself walking by the beach, captioning it, “#jeanshorts.” Hiking has a lot of benefits. The American Hiking Association reports, “Walking is one of the lowest impact sports around. This means that while you derive all the cardiovascular benefits of other aerobic activities, you do so with a minimum of stress, strain and pounding to your body.”

2. She Bikes

Another outdoor activity Sarker enjoys doing is biking. She shares a lot of cycling photos on Instagram. Sarker posted this set of photos biking on the cliffs. She captioned the post, “Cycling...On a cliff...In the midday sun...Touch of the Mad dogs and Englishmen about this day.” Sarker also posted this video of herself biking in the rain.

3. She Swims

Sarker spends a lot of time at the beach. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is go swimming. Sarker recently took a beach trip and shared this set of photos on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Come on in, the water's...Bloody freezing.” Sarker also posted this set of photos of a trip she took to Ithaca, Greece, including photos of herself in the water.

4. She Boats

Sarker doesn’t just like to swim when she goes to the water. She also likes to go kayaking and boating. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself and her son in a canoe in a river. She captioned the post, “Last day before start of school. Messed about on the river.” Canoeing is a great way to build upper-body muscles.

5. She Joined The Games

Sarker was one of many other celebrities who participated in the 2022 revival of the Channel 4 competition series, The Games. In it, celebrities compete in Olympic events like diving. The six cast members who do the best earn gold, silver, and bronze medals. Sarker shared a lot of highlights from the show on Instagram. She shared these photos, captioning them, “I’m so pumped up right now.”

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Danni Menzies, the TV and radio host, travels all over the world, and documents her adventures on Instagram. Menzies is currently on vacation in beautiful Mykonos, Greece. She’s making sure to go to the city’s many beaches. Menzies posted a new photo on Instagram of herself coming out of the ocean, onto a boat. She wore a blue bathing suit, and captioned the photo with a blue heart emoji to match. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Danni Menzies 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

Menzies loves to do yoga to help her stay in shape. She posted this reel on Instagram of herself doing different poses outside, while on her Mykonos trip. Menzies captioned the reel, “Morning flow in the most special spot.” "The philosophy of yoga and its founders is about seeking truth, separating ego from spirit, and training the mind through movement. This is accomplished through a series of connected poses (yoga), connecting the breath with the movement vinyasa), and clearing the mind through meditation," says ACE Fitness.

2. She Skis

Menzies is a big fan of skiing as a way to stay in shape. She posted this video on Instagram of herself going down the slopes. Menzies captioned the video, “Catch me if you can.” She also posted this photo of herself in skis, while on a trip to the El Lodge Ski and Spa.

3. She Swims

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Menzies also loves to go swimming. She posted this throwback photo on Instagram of herself and her sister on vacation in Greece. In the photo, both women were floating in the ocean. Menzies captioned the photo, “Dreaming of summer holidays.”

4. She Paddleboards

Swimming isn’t the only thing Menzies likes to do in the ocean. The TV host is also a fan of paddleboarding. In fact, she doesn’t just go paddle boarding when it’s warm. She posted this photo of herself on her board in the water on Instagram. She was paddle boarding while wearing a pink sweater and pink plaid pants.

5. She Rides ATVs

While in Mykonos, Menzies is doing a lot of different activities. One thing she’s doing is riding ATVs. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself riding an ATV on a hill, which overlooks the water. She captioned the post, “Go fast or go home.”

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American Pickers star Danielle Colby is sharing one of her favorite hobbies with fans: underwater swimming. Colby posted a photo of herself along with a quote by David Lynch, looking serene in a two piece swimsuit. “Meditation is to dive all the way within, beyond thought, to the source of thought and pure consciousness. It enlarges the container, every time you transcend. When you come out, you come out refreshed, filled with energy and enthusiasm for life,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Colby 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 Swim

Colby is an accomplished underwater swimmer. "Every time I go for a swim I feel like the earth and my incredible swim colleagues have enabled me to have experienced something pretty amazing," says Dr Jenny Martin, a physician and clinical pharmacologist at the University of Newcastle. "You get a release of hormones that make you feel good, like the molecules that are in morphine drugs, and other feel-good hormones like serotonin, dopamine. After an ocean swim in winter, you sometimes get a temporary natural high when you get out … definitely a euphoric feeling."

2. Paddle Boarding

Colby shares her adventures with paddle boarding on her social media. “I had a breakthrough today with @rinconpaddleboards I have never been able to root myself properly for longer duration. I could get up but it didn’t last long,” she says. “Damiano took the time during our private lesson to break down every detail of what’s happening on the board, in the water and in my body and how to respond for more stability. I have a long way to go and needs to stay lower and work on arm placement but I felt so happy with today’s lesson🎉 I always Learn so much.”

3. She’s a Dancer

Colby is a professional dancer, something she says changed her life from day one. “I discovered Burlesque in Chicago quite some time ago, years and years ago- I was addicted from the first show,” she says. “There’s something very empowering about Burlesque. I started learning right away, I started performing way too soon! There’s some great video footage to prove that. But it’s all been a really fun journey, even watching old videos, it’s cool to see how much more at ease I am with myself and with my audience. But it’s funny, I have maintained the same lumbering stance since I started. There’s nothing delicate about me on stage, I just throw my guts out there and then I walk away and let people sort out what they saw.”

4. Mental Health and Confidence

Colby says giving back to the community is one of the best ways to gain happiness and confidence. “My advice, for what it’s worth… If you’re trying to gain or regain confidence, don’t do it through Burlesque,” she says. “Help in your community, educate yourself, travel, find where your real strength lies.”

5. Embracing Her Unique Looks

Colby is famous for her many tattoos, something she considers a “storyline” for her life. “I don’t think I took collecting tattoos seriously at first,” she says. “I mean my first tattoo was an LBT tribal tramp stamp of a butterfly…Ha! I have definitely acquired some more impressive tattoos since then but I collect them for the story. I’m not afraid of people judging the work I have on my body, it’s a storyline for myself. I love it when my friends work on me, I love to collect the memories, I cannot have an artist work on me that I don’t feel close with. I have to feel a sense of kinship I’ve been very fortunate to find that across-the-board with my tattoo artists.”

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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Olivia Culpo Swears By These 5 Habits

Learn how she stays consistent and keeps her skin healthy.

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She’s Consistent

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Last year, Culpo was preparing for her wedding. She told E! News that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness in order to prepare. “Really trying to dial in [on] what I eat, how I workout, the workouts that I do. Trying to get them in consistently because you only get married once and I want to feel my best. But this past season it was just hard being so far away from my normal routine and where I typically live."

She Keeps Her Skin Healthy While Traveling

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Culpo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it, even while traveling. “I don't wear any makeup when traveling," she says to Travel + Leisure. "That's one rule because I do feel like you will have a higher chance of breaking out if you are wearing a full face of makeup. A few things I always have with me is some sort of a spray. I love Dr. Barbara Sturm or Caudalie or La Mer. I also absolutely love traveling with a makeup wipe, the Neutrogena wipes are great. Something to just take off the sweat you build up.”

She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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Culpo shared her skincare routines with Byrdie. She says that she keeps her morning and night routine simple. “I am always trying out new products, so what I gravitate toward is often changing. At night, I usually use an oil and a serum. Right now, I love the Clarins Double Serum. In the morning, I use a Vitamin C serum and an SPF, and, typically, I just rinse my skin with warm water instead of using a cleanser. It is something I swear by—it allows for the oils on my skin from sleeping to absorb naturally.”

She Uses Products With Vitamins

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Culpo shared some of her favorite skincare products with Byrdie. She says that she uses ones that have vitamins in them. “I have noticed a huge difference in my skin with vitamin C and E. I love the Good Janes H2OMyGod Moisturizer—it's sort of an all-in-one moisturizer that has vitamin C and collagen peptides. As for vitamin E, I actually just purchase the oil from the drugstore. It is super cheap and great to put on any red marks I may get from an occasional breakout. The healing process is so much quicker when I am using Vitamin E oil.”

She Packs Healthy Snacks

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Culpo makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of the snacks she packs with her with Travel + Leisure. "I love the Kind bars. I love any sort of nuts, to be honest with you. They are a go-to snack for me. I would say Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and some almonds would be perfect! Also, electrolytes to stay hydrated or some sort of collagen beauty powder or something."

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Abigail Ratchford Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Abigail Ratchford’s amazing body has helped her become one of the most famous models on the internet. The 32-year-old, who boasts over 9.1 million followers on Instagram alone, attributes her measurement-defying body to a few simple habits. Here is everything she does to stay fit at 32.

She Follows 4 Diet Rules

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Abigail swears that abiding by simple rules helps her stay in shape. “I can’t diet. That just doesn’t work for me,” she told New Beauty. “I started to be healthier by first cutting out soda. Then, I stopped eating after 7 p.m. Finally, I started really watching my portions so I was eating fewer calories every day. And water—lots and lots of water.”

She UsesMyFitnessPal

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Abigail explains being accountable for what she eats is crucial. While it’s not “rocket science,” she does use the MyFitnessPal app to track her eating. “I’m the type of person who likes to eat what I want. The app can help anyone do that—you can still eat great food, you just eat less of it,” she added New Beauty.

Pilates

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Abigail is a fan of Pilates. “Group workout classes are so big right now, but I always get nervous around other people in settings like that. I have to go at my own pace without a bunch of distractions so, for me, Pilates with a one-on-one instructor works best. It’s not cheap, but then you also aren’t tempted to skip,” she said She added to Men’s Fitness via Muscle & Fitness that the workout “keeps you long and lean” — and the Mayo Clinic agrees. They say it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Balanced Diet

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“I love green juices and smoothies. Sometimes I’ll put some protein powder in the morning—I feel like the mix of vegetables, and vitamins and stuff that’s in them, really gives me a lot of energy in the morning. I love BBQ food—my ultimate cheat is a pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese from this great place in LA,” she told Men’s Fitness.

Strength Training

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Ratchford also lifts weights. “Initially, I made the mistake that a lot of girls do and I was only doing cardio. I just really didn’t see too much change in my body. I’ve been listening to my girlfriends who are in great shape and they say you have to do weight training, you have to go in and do squats. That’s my new thing—I’ve been doing some resistance training, circuit training,” she told Men’s Fitness. The Mayo Clinic explains that strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

Develop strong bones

Manage your weight

Enhance your quality of life

Manage chronic conditions

Sharpen your thinking skills