Freema Agyeman in Bathing Suit Says "Dare to Have a Life"

Freema Agyeman is celebrating her birthday this week. She shared a stunning new set of photos on Instagram for the occasion. In them, Agyeman posed in a light blue bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned the post, “Annual unapologetic personal appreciation & self celebration beeday suit post!” Agyeman also shared some musings in the caption, writing, “So when I heard this lyric the other day, it reinforced the notion in my mind that WE have to be ones to shift our own narrative: ‘…dare to have a life, while you make a living.’ We ain’t here long. So. Choose yourself.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Freema Agyeman 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 Makes Time For Herself

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In her recent post, Agyeman talked about making time for herself. She says that she is prioritzing her self-care more. “What I have come to realise is this. No one is gonna grant me time out for self care. I, have to actively take and carve that time out ~ FOR ME. Without feeling selfish. Without feeling guilty. It’s not just okay, it’s necessary. And I can feel my whole being thanking me for it. And self care, in my book, sees wholesome discipline alternating the wheel with exuberant pleasure filled enjoyment. Do the work and then get at some plaaay!!!! It’s okay for us to be happy with our lives! Cos we may only get this one. But of course, life can be tough, and the hustle is real. And we don’t always feel like there’s any time to prioritise ourselves amidst the rat race of survival.”

2. She Practices Yoga

Agyeman is learning how to practice yoga, and is documenting her progress on Instagram. She shared this photo and video of herself doing different poses. She captioned the post, “We can’t always control everything. I legit just fell out of that pose, 😝 ~ but no self chastisement here cos I’m still learning, still developing - and I guess that’s why it’s called a ‘practice’ cos we’re never perfect. Which is kinda wonderful really - not just for Yoga, but for life. Cos if we never turned any new corners, we’d literally just be walking in circles. So my development practice for this week – continued core strengthening and better framing on my videos so I don’t chop off my feet… Lol. You?”

3. She Does EMS

One thing Agyeman does to stay in shape is EMS. She revealed in this Instagram post that she is doing sessions with a trainer. Agyeman captioned the post, “FITNESS TRAINING LEVEL UP with @fitlifebymo ~ This cat is training me like a goddamn athlete‼️ 💪 This is what the sporting world calls an EMS workout ~ where you are basically electro shocking your muscles while you work out to increase the intensity‼️😱⚡️⚡️⚡️ The machine delivers 85 muscular contractions per second activating over 90% of your muscle fibres!! Fire👏me👏up👏!!!”

4. She Box Jumps

One exercise Agyeman likes to do is box jumps. She shared this slow-motion video on Instagram of herself doing the exercise at the gym. She captioned it, “‘In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game!’ ~ Mary Poppins. Being taught to fly by @tariksc24.” Box jumps are a great lower body workout, and can help with your core.

5. She Walks

Agyeman likes to go on walks to stay in shape. She shared these photos of herself walking her dog on a beach pier on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Champagne N Dog-hair. Is what I think my drag queen name would be. Also sums up my weekend perfectly! Happy Monday people! Hope yours were filled with magic moments!”

Maya Karunna is living her life in her swimsuit. The Mexican actress shows off her insane figure at 49 in a bathing suit via one of her latest social media posts. “Life is now!!! 🦋 Never Let Me Go!!!” she captioned the Instagram photo of herself taken in Tulum. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maya Karunna 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 Hydrates

Maya prioritizes hydration. Here she is sipping on a coconut at the beach. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

2. She Dances

You can always find Maya sweating away calories by dancing on TikTok. 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.

3. She Exercises

Maya regularly hits the gym. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

4. She Swims

After working out at the gym, she goes for a swim. “I love swimming since I was a child, I always loved it and it will be my whole life!” Maya wrote on Instagram. “This ain't over 'til it's over!! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!! Never allow anyone to seize you, your mental, emotional peace, your freedom and essence!! The one who doesn't add up, doesn't subtract, doesn't steal your energy, take care of it as the most precious thing you have! Vibrate high and beautiful!! It's just that simple!”

5. She Is Disciplined with Her Diet

Maya understands the importance of a healthy diet. “My dinner today!!! It is worth the effort and discipline! In 60 days with hard training and diet!” she captioned a photo of her healthy meal on Twitter. "Do you want to adopt a healthy diet but aren't sure where to start? As you consider the parade of healthy diets in magazines and cookbooks, make sure to look for one that:

• Includes a variety of foods from the major food groups: fruits; vegetables; whole grains; low-fat dairy products and lean protein, including beans and other legumes, nuts and seeds; and healthy fats
• Provides guidelines for how much food to choose from each group
• Includes foods you can find in your local grocery store — rather than specialty or gourmet store items
• Fits your tastes, lifestyle and budget," says the Mayo Clinic.

Angelique Manto is best known for her time in the pageant world. She’s since created a strong following on social media, and even has her own YouTube channel. Manto shared a stunning new video on Instagram. In them, she did a swimsuit photoshoot in the water. Manto posed in a green bathing suit, her impressive figure on display. She captioned the post, “I've never shied away from swimsuits — it's a way of embracing the body that got me through everything; and it's the island girl in me finding comfort in the waters too ;).” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Angelique Manto 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 Doubt Herself

Manto opened up about her life and career to Kwentuhang Pilipina. She says that she doesn’t second-guess or doubt herself. “I feel like the path that I took to get to the career that I have right now are all the steps that I needed to take. So of course you'll have doubts every now and then, but I never, I have never, you know, second guessed the path that I took for this one. So I guess this is what I'm supposed to undergo.”

2. She Creates Content People Enjoy

Manto opened up about how she approaches her influencer career to Kwentuhang Pilipina. She says that she wants to create content that people enjoy. “It's never really been a goal of mine to reach a certain number of views, a certain number of followers or a certain number of viewers per se. But it's more about me putting content that I feel like even at least one person can relate to or just anything that would make me happy.”

3. She Ignores What Others Think Of Her

Manto opened up about how she deals with insecurities to PHILStar.com. She says that she ignores what others think of her. Manto also encouraged others to do the same. "You cannot tell me bad things about myself or my flaws because I treat them as uniquely mine or what defines me…I just want you to know that there is enough space for everyone, whatever beauty you have. I think that's the very essence of what Filipina beauty is, knowing that there is space for each and every person with their own unique identities that make them beautiful."

4. She Doesn’t Feel Pressure

Manto tells PHILStar.com that she doesn’t feel pressure to appeal to society’s standards. “Going back to that pageant, life has a funny way of telling you something, making you realize that you should not be defined by their standards, and you can tell them more about different facets of yourself beyond physical beauty," she says. "I feel at that moment that it was my lowest, but I also realized that this is a wake-up situation for me that to be at my lowest is a realization of my highest point. So if I would go back, I would tell myself to not stick to the standards of other people because there will be a time when you wake up, they will be celebrating you for who you are."

5. She Swims

Manto spends a lot of time in the water, as you can see from her recent Instagram post. She shares a lot of other posts of herself at the beach or the water. Manto posted this black and white photo of the ocean, captioning it, “Back at my happy place for some peace and quiet.” She also shared this video of herself wading in the ocean in Bali. She captioned that post, “Enjoying the now.”

Actress Salma Hayek isn’t afraid to show off her body. The Eternals and Magic Mike’s Last Dance star recently shared a stunning new photo on Instagram. In it, she took a boat ride, and wore a light blue two-piece swimsuit. Hayek captioned the post, “Some people don’t like grey days, but I think everyday is precious. Adore your week, No matter what it brings.”

1. She’s Cautious Of The Environment

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Hayek supports a lot of different causes. One thing that she is passionate about is protecting the environment. She shared this post on Instagram of herself playing with different animals, and talked about protecting the environment in the caption. “This #WorldEnvironmentDay makes me think extra about the future generations and all the wonderful creatures that depend on our choices and it makes me want to try harder.”

2. She’s Comfortable With Her Body

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Hayek is all about body-positivity, and wearing what she wants. In an interview with Glamour, she recalled a conversation with her daughter about a revealing red-carpet look she wanted to wear. “‘But honey, you see the belly,” Hayek said. “‘You see that I have a belly. And I don’t want to be sucking it in.’ And then I said, ‘You know what? Screw that. I’m 56, everything else looks good.’”

3. She Speaks Out Against Sexism

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In an interview with Vogue, Hayek talked about the sexism she’s faced in Hollywood. She makes sure to speak out against these standards. "Why should we let them give us an expiration date? I think there is a lot of sexism when it comes to age. They give us a lot of deadlines that they don't have, such as [the idea that] after a certain age, you lose your beauty or nobody will want to marry you. It's incredibly unfair. I wanted to make this character, who is strong, fierce, beautiful, sexy and ready for adventure because women my age, in their mid-fifties, can still be that."

4. She Swims

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Hayek loves to swim to stay in shape. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Hayek shared these photos and one video of herself taking a swim in the ocean at sunset. She captioned the post, “Every time I need to feel renewed, I jump into the ocean.” Hayek also posted this photo of herself swimming by rock formations, captioning it, “Today is #nationalwaterday but let’s not forget any day how precious water is.”

5. She’s Present

In an interview with Marie Claire, Hayak revealed some of her secrets for building confidence. “It’s about being in the present and being alive. When you’re present you forget certain things; I’m not thinking about how old I am when I wake up. I don’t even look in the mirror. Though, sometimes when I do look in the mirror I go, ‘Oh Jesus’, or I’ll think ‘How come I’m always tired?’ and I’ll remember, ‘Ah, I’m older now’. When it dawns on me, I make the effort to connect with life again. I’m just amazed that at my age I’m still working and having the best moment of my career. At this point I’m just grateful.”

Sharon Ooja, the actress and model, is spending time in gorgeous Marbella, Spain. She’s making sure to spend time at the fantastic local beaches there. Ooja posted a stunning new set of photos on Instagram of herself enjoying a boat ride. She wore a green bathing suit, showing off her body. She captioned the post, “I’m genuinely living my life. You should try it. Flaws and all.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sharon Ooja 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 Has A Supportive Family

Ooja tells Punch that she has an extremely supportive family, and that this has helped with her career. “They were very supportive, especially because my mum is in the entertainment industry. My dad even records my TV interviews and calls to applaud me. He watches my shows and tells his friends about them. I’m sure I’m doing as well as I am because of how strong the support system is from my family. My mum gives me tips and advises me on things concerning acting and the industry in general. I run my lines and rehearse my roles with her.”

2. She Has Fun With Her Job

Ooja tells Punch that she enjoys acting, and always has fun when she’s on set. “The first time I was on set, it was very easy for me because I wasn’t putting too much thought in it. I was just gliding through and because I’m playful by nature, I kept playing and having fun doing the job. The set was interesting and there were many well-known actors on location as well; so, that made it more fun."

3. She Has Strong Faith

At the end of 2020, Ooja posted this photo on Instagram, where she thanked God for helping her get through the year. She wrote in the caption, “All I can say is thank you Jesus!!! No long talk !! This year has been God's absolute grace and mercy and I’m truly grateful and thankful!!!

4. She Loves the Water

Ooja loves to spend time by the water. One thing that she likes to do is ride jet skis. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself jet skiing in the ocean. She captioned the post, “This is how every car is floating on the water right now.”

5. She Goes To The Beach

Ooja is constantly traveling, and, as previously mentioned, one of her favorite places to go to is the beach. In 2021, she took a trip to the beautiful Maldives, and posted several photos on Instagram. She posted these photos of herself on a dock overlooking the water, captioning it, “Me, the sun, the sea, and those stallion legs.”