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Geraldine Bazán in Bathing Suit is a "Colorful Castaway"

She loves working out at the beach.

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Geraldine Bazán is having the time of her life on Disney’s private Bahamas island Castaway Cay. Bazán shared pictures of herself at the beautiful resort, posing in a brightly patterned one-piece swimsuit. “Colorful Castaway…🛳️🌊☀️🏝️🌸🌺,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Bazán 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. Swimming

Bazán enjoys swimming in the ocean. “Exercising in natural environments has been shown to have greater benefits for mental health than exercising elsewhere,” says Sergio Diez Alvarez, Director Of Medicine, The Maitland and Kurri Kurri Hospital, University of Newcastle. “This is because it combines the benefits of exercise with the restorative effects of being in nature. Swimming in the ocean is no less the case.”

2. Fresh Fruit

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Bazán loves fresh fruit, especially bananas and kiwi. Kiwi is a great source of vitamin C, experts say. “Vitamin C deficiency is rare in the U.S. today, but many people still don’t get the optimal amount,” says Gillian Culbertson, RD. “And people with malabsorption conditions (who have trouble absorbing food and nutrients) may have lower levels of this nutrient. Eating kiwi — along with other vegetables and fruits — can help you get enough vitamin C each day.”

3. Running On the Sand

Bazán enjoys running on the sand at the beach. “By putting in mileage on the sand, you’ll put less stress on your weight-bearing joints, such as your hips, knees, and ankles, which can help decrease the risk of impact-associated injuries like stress fractures,” says kinesiologist Erika Lee Sperl.

4. Beach Food

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Bazán’s favorite beach snack is avocado with seafood. “Avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, and are a good source of folate,” says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. “They also supply more soluble fiber than other fruit and contain a number of useful minerals including iron, copper and potassium.”

5. Exploring On a Bike

Bazán loves to explore a new place by walking or riding a bike. “Cycling is a low impact exercise as the bike carries your weight,” says fitness expert Rishabh Telang. “This makes it easier on your skeletal system and joints and makes it more possible for people from different age groups to follow an exercise form. Being a low impact exercise means that it is easier to build consistency in exercise and the intensity can be managed by how fast or slow you go.”

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Geraldine Bazán is having the time of her life on Disney’s private Bahamas island Castaway Cay. Bazán shared pictures of herself at the beautiful resort, posing in a brightly patterned one-piece swimsuit. “Colorful Castaway…🛳️🌊☀️🏝️🌸🌺,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Bazán 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. Swimming

Bazán enjoys swimming in the ocean. “Exercising in natural environments has been shown to have greater benefits for mental health than exercising elsewhere,” says Sergio Diez Alvarez, Director Of Medicine, The Maitland and Kurri Kurri Hospital, University of Newcastle. “This is because it combines the benefits of exercise with the restorative effects of being in nature. Swimming in the ocean is no less the case.”

2. Fresh Fruit

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Bazán loves fresh fruit, especially bananas and kiwi. Kiwi is a great source of vitamin C, experts say. “Vitamin C deficiency is rare in the U.S. today, but many people still don’t get the optimal amount,” says Gillian Culbertson, RD. “And people with malabsorption conditions (who have trouble absorbing food and nutrients) may have lower levels of this nutrient. Eating kiwi — along with other vegetables and fruits — can help you get enough vitamin C each day.”

3. Running On the Sand

Bazán enjoys running on the sand at the beach. “By putting in mileage on the sand, you’ll put less stress on your weight-bearing joints, such as your hips, knees, and ankles, which can help decrease the risk of impact-associated injuries like stress fractures,” says kinesiologist Erika Lee Sperl.

4. Beach Food

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Bazán’s favorite beach snack is avocado with seafood. “Avocados are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, and are a good source of folate,” says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. “They also supply more soluble fiber than other fruit and contain a number of useful minerals including iron, copper and potassium.”

5. Exploring On a Bike

Bazán loves to explore a new place by walking or riding a bike. “Cycling is a low impact exercise as the bike carries your weight,” says fitness expert Rishabh Telang. “This makes it easier on your skeletal system and joints and makes it more possible for people from different age groups to follow an exercise form. Being a low impact exercise means that it is easier to build consistency in exercise and the intensity can be managed by how fast or slow you go.”

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Geraldine Bazán, the Mexican actress, singer, and anchorwoman, posts natural photos on her page. Recently, she shared a photo of herself posing at the ocean at the Bahamas. She wore a red bikini and tan cover up. She captioned the post, “To the natural.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Geraldine Bazán 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 Embraces Imperfections

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Bazán is all about embracing her natural beauty. She talked about it in the caption of her recent Instagram post. “Imperfection is the best state… We are all imperfect, of course we try to always show our best and these pictures seem to show mine.. Not much makeup, messy hair, no lights or retouching in photos. It is what it is and I like it.”

2. She Hikes

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Bazán and her family love to go hiking. She shared this photo on Instagram of themselves in Machu Picchu. She captioned it, “3 years ago we were at this exact spot and it's amazing to see how the children remember not what they saw but what they felt when living an experience and from there they relive the images.”

3. She Swims

Bazán loves to spend time at the beach. She loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself in the ocean. She captioned it, “In her eyes.” Bazán also posted this photo of herself in the water in Isla San Francisquito. Swimming is a great form of exercise that provides a number of health benefits. Some of the potential benefits of swimming include:

  1. Cardiovascular fitness: Swimming is an excellent way to improve cardiovascular fitness because it works the heart and lungs. It also helps to lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
  2. Strength and flexibility: Swimming involves using all of the major muscle groups, which can help to build strength and increase flexibility.
  3. Stress relief: Swimming can be a relaxing and enjoyable activity that can help to reduce stress and improve overall mental health.

4. She Bikes

Bazán loves to go biking. She shares a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself riding. She posted these photos of herself biking through Mexico. Bazán captioned it, “I love adventuring and discovering Mexico.” She also posted this biking video, captioning it, “Bow to rediscover the world on bike.”

5. She Skis

Bazán likes to ski as a way of staying in shape. She went on a trip to the slopes of Aspen, and shared highlights on Instagram. Bazan posted these photos of herself going down the mountain. She also shared this collage of herself in the snow. She captioned that post, “Snowflakes are kisses from heaven.”

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Fernanda Castillo, the Mexican actress, is back from a trip to Acapulco. And according to her most recent Instagram post, she’s missing it already. Castillo posted a selfie of herself in a multicolored bathing suit by the pool. She captioned the post, “Return me to Acapulco. To the laughter, the Pepo dances, the delicious food, the moments with Liam, but above all, always bring me back together with these people I love and who make my life more beautiful! Thank you for this celebration of life @erikhayser @pkastillo @anitadelrey @harfush @tamaramazarrasa @rossananf @pp_ayala @barbarapay @wuerever.” (That’s roughly translated.) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Fernanda Castillo 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 Boxes

Castillo is pretty quiet about her health and wellness routine. However, there is one workout that she loves to do. Castillo is a big fan of boxing. She has posted several photos and videos on Instagram of herself boxing at the gym. She posted this boomerang of herself and her friend getting ready to box, captioning it, “Attitude: Alive and kicking!”

2. She Loves Baths

Castillo always makes time for herself to relax and unwind. Her way of doing so is by running a bath. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself in the tub. Baths have a lot of benefits, according to this post from The Cleveland Clinic. “Taking baths has great physical and mental health benefits,” family medicine provider, Amy Zack, MD, says to the clinic. “One benefit is cleanliness. Bathing cleans your skin, helping you avoid irritation, inflammation and sores caused by dead skin cell accumulation. The bacterial and fungal load from contact in your environment can also accumulate, increasing the risk of infection.”

3. She Hikes

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Castillo loves to spend time outside. One of her favorite outdoor activities is to go on a hike. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself and some friends hiking in the forest and by the water. She captioned the post, “Magic is in the people you surround yourself with and the horizons you cross by their side.”

4. She Does Water Activities

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Castillo loves to spend time at the beach. She also likes to do a lot of different water sports and activities when she’s having a beach day. She posted this video on Instagram of herself water skiing. She captioned the post, “People who know me well know that I have a deep respect for water.” Castillo is also a fan of surfing, and posted this set of photos posing with her board.

5. She Spends Time Outside With Her Son

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Castillo has a young child, and she likes to spend time outside with him. She posts several photos on Instagram of herself and her son spending time in the fresh air. She posted this adorable photo series of the two of them playing in their yard. Castillo captioned the post, “This is my engine to be better every day!”

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Heydy González is not afraid of the spotlight. Especially if she’s wearing a swimsuit. González posted a new swimsuit photo on Instagram this week. In it, she posed poolside in a floral print, cap-sleeved, ruffled bikini, with different straps. González’ impressive abs were on full display. "Bella," said one fan. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Heydy González 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 Swims

González has a lot of photos of herself by the water or at the beach. Naturally, she loves to go swimming as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself in the pool. She captioned it, “Every day has something special and things with a smile go better...!”

2. She Dances

González loves to learn choreography. She has posted several dance videos of herself on Instagram and TikTok. She was featured in this dance video on Eddy Borges’ Instagram. Borges also posted this reel of himself and González doing a dance challenge.

3. She Has A Supportive Mother

In an interview with The Havana Times, González described her relationship with her mother. She says that her mother has always been very supportive and close to her. “She has been very close to me the entire time, she has never let go even for a second,” González says. “She is still by my side supporting every decision and every step I take. I am forever grateful to her."

4. She Takes Risks

González likes to take risks. She posted this video on Instagram of herself rock climbing on a wire. She captioned the video, “The world is in the hands of those who have the courage to dream and take the risk to live their dreams!! If you like what you're feeling, it's worth the risk..! May today be a happy and fun day friends!!”

5. She Rides Jetskis

Another water activity González likes to do is ride jet skis. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself and her partner riding a jet ski together. She captioned the photo, “There are moments that should last forever..!! Be happy today, because Joy is like the Sun... It enlightens those who possess it and revives those who receive its rays...!”

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Fernanda Castillo is an extremely successful actress. She’s still enjoying time on vacation, despite it being October. Castillo shared a new set of beach photos on Instagram. In them, she posed in a red one-piece and sunhat. She captioned the post, “Eternal summer. Canary Islands my love.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Fernanda Castillo 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 No Time For Haters

Castillo has no time for critics. She also isn’t afraid to call them out. In August, Castillo called out the haters in this Instagram post. She wrote, “Dedicated to all the badasses who read me and to myself! I am going through one of the most powerful and transformative processes of my life and every day I admire more the fact of being a woman and all my colleagues.”

2. She Hikes

Castillo likes to do a lot of outdoor activities as a way to stay in shape. She shares a lot of different activities on her Instagram. One thing she likes to do is go hiking. Castillo posted this photo of herself and her husband hiking in the mountains in Peru. She captioned the post, “Height kisses.” According to Ace Fitness, “Hiking is cardiovascular in nature, so it can provide great benefit to heart health while also improving blood pressure and blood sugar levels.”

3. She Swims

Another outdoor activity Castillo enjoys doing is swimming. She posted this photo and video on Instagram of herself in an infinity pool. She captioned the post, “Between the sky and the sea. Infinite.” Better Health reports that there are many benefits to swimming. They state, “Swimming is a great workout because you need to move your whole body against the resistance of the water.”

4. She’s Open To Life

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Castillo opened up about what she has learned throughout her career in an interview with Observatory. She says that she is a lot more open to life. “I not only had an actress' vision but also a kind of director's vision; that is, at the same time that I was in a scene, I tried to be outside it, seeing how things happened. Over the years, one learns something that applies in life: ride the wave as it comes.”

5. She Learns From Her Roles

Castillo tells Observatory that she has learned a lot from her different roles. “I spent the first ten years of my career being very shy, believing very little in myself. I used it as a pretext to project myself as an actress, and I would have to ‘sell myself’ to an industry in which I did not believe much (although the truth is that I did not know it). Then a unique project came into my life, the character of Monica Robles, in the series El señor de los cielos.. Monica forced me to feel sexy, beautiful, powerful, owner of her circumstances. I had to create all that for myself for the first time, and I did it through acting. Then I learned that if I could create that in a scene, it was because it was inside me that I had that strength, that claw; above all, I had the power to see myself differently and bring it to life. That happens with the different characters: you see inside yourself, learn about the human condition, and visit many facets of yourself.”

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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.

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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