Danica Patrick in Bathing Suit "Swims With Sharks"

Danica Patrick is one of the most well-known and successful female race car drivers of all time. She’s also become a wellness maven with her Pretty Intense plan and book. Patrick is enjoying an ice bath, and just shared a new photo from her friend, on her Instagram story. In it, Patrick plunged into an outdoor tub. She wore a pale orange bikini bottom and a light turquoise top, showing off her figure. Patrick’s friend captioned the photo, “Cold plunging like a champ.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Danica Patrick 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 All About Positivity

Patrick opened up about her wellness in her book, Pretty Intense. She says that she believes in having a positive mindset. "You are creating your life day by day with your thoughts. Think positive things. Believe in yourself. Have great reasons for why you’re doing what you’re doing.”

2. She Has A Good Relationship With Wellness

One of Patrick’s secrets is having a good relationship and approach to diet and fitness. "What I’m hoping is that people really realize that this is a lifestyle," she said on Good Morning America. "I want them to develop a good relationship with food and exercise to not be a reward or punishment but a way of life and something that makes you feel good and something that makes you a better you every single day."

3. She Knows Why She Sticks To Her Plan

Patrick is all about consistency when it comes to wellness. She tells Good Morning America that one of her secrets is knowing why she needs to do certain things. "The most important part is that you figure out why you’re doing it," she said. "For me, I do it because it makes me feel good, so therefore I keep doing it."

4. She Took A Food Test

Patrick revealed some of her diet secrets on her website. She says that she decided to take a test to find food sensitivities. After getting the results, Patrick adjusted her diet. “At the beginning of 2013, I took a test that scanned my blood against the ninety-six most common foods. When the test said I have an ‘extremely high’ reaction to egg whites, egg yolks, gluten, yeast, and all dairy items, I wanted to cry! All that discipline had been doing my body no good at all! I began to wonder if the reason I sometimes felt bloated and fatigued had something to do with my reaction to those foods. That test changed my life. Shortly after I cut those foods out, I realized I had a higher and more consistent energy level day after day. I also did not feel uncomfortable after eating, ever.”

5. She Uses The Paleo Plan

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Patrick revealed on her website that she follows the Paleo diet. She says that she decided to try it for a period, and decided to stick with it going forward. “It was not that hard to do, and I loved both the change in food and the results I was starting to see. I was starting to actually see upper body muscles and abs! What?! Let me tell you, people, I have worked out hard and I have been really picky with food, but these results were by far my best. Paleo formed the origins of Pretty Intense, which I've continued to tweak until I created the most effective plan I've ever put myself on.”

Danica Patrick is one of the world's most influential athletes and has inspired countless people as the most successful woman in pro race car driving in the U.S. Although the 39-year-old has since retired from the track, she continues to motivate people with eating clean and working out to stay healthy. Patrick is highly disciplined about what she puts into her body and it shows. The proof is in a swimsuit photo her friend just shared from the Exumas in the Bahamas, where they pose among sharks. How does she stay so fit? CelebWell spoke with experts about her diet and workout routine. Read on to see 5 ways Danica Patrick 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 Cooking at Home

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In Patrick's book Pretty Intense, she writes, "When you cook at home you get to choose how things taste. You get to experiment with flavors and techniques, and create custom meals that satisfy your desires. And this is my point: Eating healthy is not boring — it is quite the opposite. The range of colors, flavors, textures, and spices you will use will please not only your eyes, but your taste buds, too." Lauren Steiner, RD, LDN, MS with LAUREN STEINER NUTRITION says, "One of the best ways to improve weight loss goals is to cook at home more often. When we cook at home, we can control the ingredients that we are putting into our food and ultimately what we are eating. When we eat at restaurants, we aren't always aware of the ingredients in our meals or the amounts being used. A seemingly healthy restaurant option may have added oils, butter, sugar, salt, and other ingredients that are fine in small quantities, but are not healthy when consumed in large amounts, nor will they be helpful on a weight loss journey. While there are always healthy restaurant options out there, cooking at home is a way to ensure control."

2. No Dairy

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Patrick revealed on her website that she's sensitive to many foods, including dairy, which she has now eliminated. "When the test said I have an 'extremely high' reaction to egg whites, egg yolks, gluten, yeast, and all dairy items, I wanted to cry! All that discipline had been doing my body no good at all! I began to wonder if the reason I sometimes felt bloated and fatigued had something to do with my reaction to those foods. That test changed my life. Shortly after I cut those foods out, I realized I had a higher and more consistent energy level day after day. I also did not feel uncomfortable after eating, ever," she wrote. If you have a sensitivity, avoid it. But avoiding it is not a magic bullet for weight loss. According to Robert Dodds, a Certified Personal Trainer, a fitness coach, and founder of nothingbarredfitness.com, a fitness coaching service for busy parents, "Dairy does not promote weight gain and avoiding it does not necessarily result in weight loss. Weight gain and weight loss are governed by calorie balance. Calories are just a unit of measurement for energy. Everyone has a certain amount of energy that they expend (or burn) in a day. This is based on their weight, level of activity, amount of muscle mass, age and genetic factors. Taking in fewer calories than this amount will result in weight loss. Removing dairy from your diet will result in a reduction in your calorie intake - but only if it's not replaced with something of equal or higher caloric value. If it is, no weight loss will occur. If you eat a lot of calories from dairy and you eat a lot of calorie dense, full fat dairy like cheese, butter and full fat cream and yoghurts, then you will probably see an overall calorie reduction by cutting out dairy. This may be enough to get you into a calorie deficit and lose weight, but it depends on your overall intake of food and expenditure of energy. You don't need to cut out dairy or any type of food to lose weight. You could just moderate your portions more, or the frequency with which you eat dairy or other higher calorie foods."

3. Avoids Anything Artificial and Processed

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Patrick reveals on her site that she's a big follower of the Paelo diet and only eats "naturally raised meats, vegetables, fruits, and nuts." Dr. Jinan Banna, PhD, RD., a registered dietitian and professor of nutrition says "It's really the ultra processed foods that are of concern, which are those that go through multiple processes and have a lot of added ingredients. If they have a lot of sugar, for example, this may contribute to weight gain, as added sugar contributes calories to the diet and doesn't keep you full. By choosing foods that are closer to nature, you can more easily avoid a lot of added sugar or fat and keep your caloric intake under control."

4. Doesn't Add Sugar to Anything

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The athlete told the LA Times, "I’m very into eating well. I believe food is medicine. I eat extremely clean, real foods. I like foods with one ingredient — an apple, an egg, some spinach. I don’t eat processed foods and never add sugar to anything." Dana Ellis Hunnes PhD, MPH, RD is a senior dietitian at UCLA medical center, assistant professor at UCLA Fielding school of public health, and author with Cambridge university Press, of the new book, RECIPE FOR SURVIVAL explains, "Artificial sugar, although, calorie-free, actually leads to an insulin response; spiking insulin levels (with the anticipation of sugar - after all, we begin digestion in our mouths), which then can lead to a drop in blood sugar and 'hunger' or slump in energy, making us want to eat more calories or take in more sugar. So, artificial sugar, while itself is calorie free, may have effects in the body that actually lead us to eating more calories and/or storing more fat."

5. She Does Burpees

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Anyone who has ever done a burpee knows they're not easy, but according to ABC News, Patrick has mastered them. "The burpee is probably the most effective, full-body movement and there’s so many ways you can slightly modify it to make it more hard," Patrick said, adding she once did 500 burpees for time as an on-the-go workout while visiting her parents. Antoine Hamelin, a kinesiologist, a trainer with 20+ years of experience and CEO of First Step Fitness Trainings explains, "A burpee is a ballistic bodyweight exercise done without any added weight or resistance other than your actual weight. Although there are many types of burpees, the classical one consists of squatting down with your hands on the ground and getting into a plank position from there. From the plank you spring back up explosively into the squat and either stand up or perform a stationary high jump. Burpees have been around for a long time, and became popular around World War 2, as a way to test the physical capacity of newly enrolled soldiers. It is used today in full body circuits and as a conditioning tool in many sports (football, soccer, martial arts) in part because it is a great overall strengthening exercise. It works many upper body muscles -- pecs, shoulders, triceps, back -- as well as many leg muscles -- quadriceps, glutes, calves -- and abs. If you perform the variation in which you do a jump at the end of the movement, it can become a great tool to develop explosiveness, especially if you are an athlete like Danica. Unlike many traditional strength movements, burpees can be used to develop physical endurance and stamina as well. You can try to do as many as you can in a fixed amount of time and try to improve at each and every workout -- which also makes it a great way to stay motivated and to challenge yourself and your training partners. But it doesn't end there. Doing continuous burpees is a great cardio workout as well and can leave you completely breathless and exhausted. Because it is a very intense exercise done with no break, it is considered an anaerobic type of cardio workout -- like sprints -- and will burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time. Thus, it is a great exercise to include in your routine as a finisher -- at the end of a workout -- to burn more calories for example. Or it can be a great exercise if you train outside in the summer, if you are short on time or if you travel a lot. Lastly, athletes like Danica are required to develop balance and great coordination, two physical dimensions that can be improved by doing burpees. A quick word of advice if you are a beginner: Do not try not to rush into trying to do as many burpees as you can. First, learn the correct technique, then try to do them faster and for a longer period of time progressively. It will certainly bring a new dimension to your workout regimen and help you reach your physique goals faster."

Danielle Colby is celebrating her health in her swimsuit. The American Pickers star shows off her incredible curves in a bathing suit via one of her latest social media posts. “Here’s to a beautiful week! I hope you get enough sleep, stay hydrated, and kick Monday right in the teeth. Cheers,” she captioned the Instagram snap. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Danielle 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 Meditates

Danielle is all about getting her zen on. “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 quoted David Lynch as saying in a recent post.

2. She Drinks

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Danielle, who has been open about suffering from uterine fibroids, prioritizes her gut health. One way she does this is by drinking Kombucha.”I always understood the importance of probiotics but now more than ever I’m focusing on staying positive and being proactive with my healing. This is my personal experience so please follow your own journey based on your doctors recommendations. Each healing journey is unique,” she wrote.

3. She Swims

Danielle spends a lot of time swimming in the ocean. “Throwing it back to a sunny day in my favorite place,” she captioned a recent post. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, the CDC says. 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.

4. She Takes Baths

Danielle also shares a lot of photos of herself soaking in the tub. Baths, which have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression, are an easy way to interject self-care into your routine. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

5. She Paddleboards

Danielle enjoys paddleboarding in the ocean. “Soaking up ALL the energy from that big battery in the sky!” she wrote in the caption of a photo of herself out in the ocean. 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.

Danica Taylor is heating up the Bahamas in her swimsuit. The Love Island hotty shows off her incredible curves in a pink bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts. “Pwetttty in pink,” she captioned the set of Instagram images. “Do you guys prefer camera or iPhone for your pictures? I wanna know.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Danica Taylor 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 Dances

Danica is a dancer, so it’s no surprise that she burns a lot of calories doing her thing. “Umm this is my kinda cardio baby, if this didn’t make you want to get up and join in I’ll be very disappointed,” she captioned a post, dancing in her bathing suit. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

2. She Stretches

Danica makes sure to stretch. “With holidays on my mind and needing a little motivation here’s a little stretching montage I made In Mauritius before doing some dance fitness because who wants to run on a treadmill?? SO LAST YEAR!! I said I’d recreate my stretching from in the villa too so I guess your welcome. This is your reminder from Danica to stretch, some of you be looking hella stiff haha love ya,” she captioned another post. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

3. She Loves Herself

Danica is all about self-love. “Learn to love the skin you’re in! You are all beautiful in your own way, don’t let beauty standards, filters or anything make you think otherwise,” she told her fans in a post.

4. She Drinks Coffee

You can often find Danica recharging with a cup of coffee. Science continues to prove that drinking coffee is great for your health. In fact, a new 2022 study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee – especially a mild to moderate intake of ground, instant, and decaffeinated coffee – may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death.

5. She Hydrates

Danica makes sure to hydrate, drinking lots of water. "Even mild dehydration—as little as 2% fluid loss—can affect memory, mood, concentration, and reaction time. Adding just a few glasses of water to your daily intake can have a positive effect on cognition, stabilize your emotions, and even combat feelings of anxiety. This is especially important for older adults who are at higher risk for both dehydration and impaired cognitive function," says the National Council of Aging.

Danica Patrick is flaunting her flat abs – in a swimsuit! The professional race car driver is making hearts race with one of her latest social media snaps. In it, she shows off her toned midsection in a black bathing suit. “The sun will always shine…. But sometimes you have to be patient. 😜 so I am being patient. But in a ready to receive position. Sort of an analogy, ya know,” she captioned the Instagram photo. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Danica Patrick 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 Lifts Heavy Weights

Danica doesn’t mess around at the gym. She lifts incredibly heavy weights instead of doing several reps of lighter ones. On the fitness tab of her Instagram accounts she shares lots of her workouts. In one of them, she deadlifts 255 pounds.

2. She Does Plank Circuits

Danica is also serious about planking. She recently shared a Tabata plank routine she does. In it, she planks for 60 seconds, rests 30, planks for 60, rests 20, planks for 60, rests 10, then does a 2-minute plank followed by a 10-second rest, followed by a 60-second plank and 20-second rest, a 60-second plank 10-second rest, and another 60 second plank.

3. She Works On Her Posture

“Working on posture,” she captioned an Instagram Story. “27 years of ‘driving position’ got me.” She does 30-second wall sits followed by 30-second wall facing air squats. “Harder than you think,” she wrote.

4. She Drinks Green Juices

Danica loves drinking her veggies. On her Instagram Stories, she shared her version of St. Patrick’s Day spirits, a cup of “drs orders” green juice, and an “immunity shot with oil of oregano.”

5. Her Diet Is Clean

Danica regularly shares photos of her meals and the healthy food she enjoys on a regular basis. Her diet is focused on a lot of plants with lean meats, like salmon, bison, or ground beef sprinkled in. She also loves healthy fats like avocado, and eats a lot of eggs.