Helena Christensen in Bathing Suit Says "Perfect Day for a River Swim"

Helena Christensen is swimming in a cold river – in her swimsuit. The Danish supermodel shows off her forever young body in two of her latest social media posts, wearing a swimsuit while taking a dip in freezing waters. “Perfect day for a river swim,” she captioned one of the posts. How does she stay so fit? Read on to find out and learn about 9 ways Helena Christensen 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 Ice Baths

Helena likes to soak in cool water. “Freezing your ass off-benefits,” she wrote in the caption of a recent Instagram post. She added that ice baths can help reduce stress, boost the immune system, relieve pain, combat inflammation and arthritis with anti-Inflammatory properties, boost your metabolism, help with weight loss, improve circulation, promote lymphatic drainage, “oh and it makes your happier,” she added. “Start little by little and work your way up to 10mins, I’m not there yet 🥶 cold showers and bathtubs with ice works too.” She loves soaking in cold water outdoors. “Cold water swimming season has begun,” she captioned a post.

2. She Dances

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Helena loves pole dancing. “It is the hardest physical activity I have ever done in my life and I have so much awe and respect for pole dancers. It's like virtual ballet to me, so the perception of it as seedy doesn't even annoy me; it goes right over the top of my head. To people who think like that, I want to say, 'well, you just go try it,” she explained to Harper’s Bazaar UK.

3. She Sprints

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“Sprint, don't run, because that immediately sparks your metabolism and stuns your body by engaging your muscle groups in a very explosive way,” Helena told Harper’s Bazaar. “I can't run for 40 minutes at the same pace, listening to music. I will do 20 minutes and then I'm dying. I don't do the long, methodical routines of swimming 40 laps either. I want to be in the ocean fighting waves, not being in the pool staring at the clock and only seven minutes has passed when I'm already exhausted."

4. She Incorporates Nature into Exercise

"I think it's important to shake it up and do as many different forms of workout as possible, but also to incorporate nature into them," Helena told the Daily Mail. "Swim in the ocean, swim in rivers, swim in lakes. Hiking, trekking, chopping wood – it's the best way of working out, because it doesn't really feel like a workout. It feels like you're alive."

5. She Does Yoga

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Helena is a yogi. "It took me years to get into yoga because I wasn't into the whole spiritual thing. I didn't want to go to a class and have to chant, though I know it helps so many people. I finally found a place where we get right into it, and I end up leaving completely re-energised and totally sweaty,” she explained to Harper’s Bazaar.

6. She Doesn’t Diet

Helena stays away from diets. "I’m not the kind of person who will limit myself to any kind of food,” she told Allure. “I could not live without bread and pasta. I eat real butter and drink whole milk. And I’m obsessed with Japanese food and Moroccan stews. So when I think about working out, yes, it’s good for the mind — but it’s also because I eat a hell of a lot of food."

7. She Meditates

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Helena also meditates "I can’t just sit still and think of a mantra or repeat a thought or a word. But there are other ways of finding your stillness,” she told Allure. “Sometimes I do it by organizing or cleaning. I recently took up piano again, and that is a very good way of being in a calm zone by myself and using my mind differently. That’s my form of meditation. The key is to find what works for you."

8. She Sleeps

"I feel absolutely the best when I have had good sleep,” Helena told Harper’s Bazaar UK. “That’s my number one priority. I actually think it is the number one priority for most people. It just changes your entire day - when you haven't had enough sleep and also when you have."

9. She Boxes

Helana also loves boxing. "For me, working out is about instant gratification; I want to see changes if I’m going to put the effort in! My thing is boxing - I like to feel strong,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “Boxing might seem like a male-orientated sport but there are as many women where I go and that is a very authentic, sweaty club.”

Model Karoline Lima shared a new swimsuit photo on Instagram this week. In it, she lay by the pool, wearing a black bathing suit and red wrap. She captioned the post, “Amputation of foot for personal reasons.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karoline Lima 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

Lima spends a lot of time in the water. She has a lot of photos on Instagram of herself either at the beach or the pool. She likes to swim to stay in shape. Lima shared this photo of herself wading in the waves at sunset. She captioned the post, “Happy and light as if there's no strife amen.” She also shared these photos of herself wading in the ocean, captioning it, “Wonder where I am?”

2. She Rides Jet-Skis

Swimming isn’t the only activity Lima does at the beach to stay active. She likes to get her heart racing and adrenaline flowing. Lima likes to ride jet-skis at the beach. Lima posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself jet-skiing in Praia das Toninhas. She captioned the post, “Fucking beautiful you know.”

3. She Plays With Dogs

Lima is a dog lover. She owns two Pomeranians, and she prominently features them on her Instagram. Lima posted this photo of herself carrying her dogs outside. She captioned the post, “Can I make a frame of this picture? Full moon.” She also shared this photo with her dogs, captioning it, “Oreo and Luquinhas passing by to send you a kiss.”

4. She Benefits From the Sun

“Sometimes a little bit of sunshine is the best medicine. A walk in the park or a bike ride probably puts you in a good mood, and a moderate amount of sun is also good for your physical health. While you’re outside soaking up rays, your body is busy making vitamin D. That’s good news, because this hormone that’s boosted by exposure to sunlight plays an important role in women’s health,” says Johns Hopkins.

5. She Loves the Beach

“Beaches provide many recreational opportunities for millions of people. Boating, fishing, swimming, walking, beachcombing, bird-watching, playing and sunbathing are among the common activities beachgoers enjoy. Beaches provide protection to residents living near the ocean by acting as a buffer against the high winds and waves of powerful storms or rough seas,” says the EPA.

Victoria Silvstedt, the model and TV personality, is no stranger to posting swimsuit photos on Instagram. She shows off her figure on multiple occasions. Silvstedt is on a cruise, and made sure to get some photos for social media. In a new post, she posed in a red bikini, sunhat, and shades, with the wind in her hair. She captioned the post, “Cruising selfies.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Victoria Silvstedt 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 Goes Swimming

Silvstedt loves to go outside. One place that she likes to go to is anywhere with some water. She posts several photos on Instagram of herself at the pool or at the beach. She posted this photo from Saint Barthelemy, captioning it, “Come surf with me.” She also posted this photo of herself in the ocean by a rock in La Spiaggetta dei Balzi Rossi, captioning it, “I found a secret grotto and crystal clear water.”

2. She Rides Water Bikes

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Swimming isn’t the only thing Silvstedt likes to do in the water. She’s also a fan of water biking. She posted this set of photos of herself doing the activity in Port de Monaco on Instagram. Silvstedt captioned the post, “Sunday funday water bike challenge.”

3. She Skis

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While Silvstedt loves to spend time in the sun, she also likes spending time in the snow. One thing she likes to do is ski. She posted this set of photos of herself on a ski trip in the Alpes on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Thankful for this amazing fun ski weekend in Courchevel under the sun.”

4. She Enjoys A Balanced Diet

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Silvstedt revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with the blog Victor De Monaco. She says that she eats a balanced, but healthy diet each day. “I love to eat. I am not your green juices 24/7 kind of girl. I must have a dessert everyday and especially chocolate. And what is a night like without a glass of wine? However, I try to avoid eating carbs and especially before a photo-shoot. I also try to limit my amount of red meat intake. I guess you can describe my diet as a Mediterranean, wholesome and vegetable-based diet.”

5. She Works Out Outside

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Silvstedt loves to go outside. She says to Victor De Monaco that she prefers to do most of her exercising in the fresh air. “I love working out outdoors like doing some yoga and pilates every now and then. I prefer to go running outside rather than to workout at the gym.”

Evangelina Anderson, the actress and Martín Demichelis' wife, stays in major shape. She recently went on a trip to the lake, and posted a new reel on Instagram. In it, Anderson waded in the water. She wore a light green bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned the reel, “Heat don’t go away.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Evangelina Anderson 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 Practices Yoga

Anderson loves to practice yoga as a way to stay in shape. In fact, she’s a certified yoga teacher. She posted this set of photos of herself doing different poses on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Practicing yoga gives me different tools that support not only my physical health but also my happiness. In a harmonious and balanced relationship that transcends the personal level to embrace humanity, reaching a strong relationship with nature and all that is life.”

2. She Hikes

Anderson loves to spend time outside. One thing she likes to do is go on walks and hikes. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself walking in the woods. She captioned the post, “Hug a tree to feel better always.”

3. She Bikes

Anderson loves to bike ride as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo of herself going for a morning ride on Instagram. She captioned the photo, “Buenos dias! Guten morgen!”

4. She Paddleboards

Anderson loves to go to the beach. One thing she likes to do is go paddleboarding. She went paddleboarding while on a trip to Marbella, and posted this reel on Instagram. She captioned the reel, “Stripping the sun and filling myself with sea energy.”

5. She Swims

Another thing Anderson likes to do when she goes to the beach is go swimming. She likes to swim with her family at the beach or pool. She posted this reel of herself under the water with her kids. She also posted this photo of her family in the pool, captioning it, “Don't go away German summer!!! That your winter is too long!!!”

Spanish star Carmen Lomana is proof-positive there is no age limit when it comes to looking fabulous in a bathing suit. The 74-year-old has been enjoying the sun and sea in St. Tropez, and posted a picture of herself wearing a black and white swimsuit, sitting by a turquoise pool. “Despedida de unos días estupendos (Saying goodbye to a great few days) #StTropez,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Lomana 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 Swears by Nivea Cream

No fancy face creams required for Lomana—she swears by humble Nivea to keep her skin supple. “What a wonder! Every time I open the can of @nivea_es its scent brings me to memory scenes from my childhood,” she says. “A ‘must’ in the house and, also in the bag, to guarantee a hydrated skin at all times. Great for nourishing hands, elbows, knees, lips, prevent stretch marks.. this cream works for everything and I always carry it with me.”

2. She Loves to Paddleboard

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Lomana is happiest by the sand and sea, and paddleboards whenever she can. Not only is paddleboarding a great full-body workout, it encourages feel-good hormones, “which are great for your mood, self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing,” says physiotherapist Shira Kramer, founder of BeActive Physio in Melbourne.

3. She Enjoys Tea

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Lomana enjoys tea as part of her healthy diet, preferring to drink it without milk or cream. “Different teas offer different benefits,” says Beth Czerwony, RD. “Choose what fits your need… Green tea is the champ when it comes to offering health benefits,” says Czerwony. “It’s the Swiss Army knife of teas. It covers a lot of territory. There are so many teas out there. Try different varieties and see what works best for you.”

4. She Loves To Swim

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Lomana loves to swim, especially in the ocean. Studies show that being near the ocean is tremendously good for both physical and mental health. "Blue space therapy is a woefully underused method of lifestyle prescription for our physical and mental health. Still, the research proves that taking a dip can boost our wellbeing ten-fold," says Dr. Ruth Micallef. "Wild swimming has a host of research-proven benefits, including improved self-esteem, social confidence, and resilience—to name just a few."

5. She Walks and Hikes

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Lomana loves to walk as part of her daily lifestyle, and also for exercise. “The nice thing about hiking is that it exists along an entire continuum, from a gentle walk on a flat wooded path to mountain climbing,” says Dr. Aaron L. Baggish, associate director of the Cardiovascular Performance Program at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. “There’s a real sense of peace and composure you get from being outside and away from everything.”