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Imaray Ulloa in Bathing Suit Says "I Want to Party"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Imaray Ulloa, the YouTuber, is spending time in Miami to start the month of May. One thing she decided to do is spend time on the water. Ulloa posted a selfie on Instagram of herself on a boat. She wore a blue leopard print bathing suit with gold trim. Ulloa captioned the post, “May is the month of my birthday. I want to partyyyy every day.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Imaray Ulloa 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 Strength Trains

One way Ulloa likes to stay in shape is by doing strength training exercises. She posts several different videos on Instagram of herself doing weight training with her trainer and at the gym. In this reel, she is seen doing lateral pulldowns, captioning it, “My coach says that I must exceed my limits.”

2. She Boxes

Ulloa is a big fan of boxing. She posted this video and photo together on Instagram of herself doing a boxing session at her gym with a trainer. She captioned the post, “It's my first time, no technique, no practice. But write down the date… because I am crushing!!!”

3. She Ziplines

Ulloa is a fan of going ziplining when she’s on vacation. She posted this series of photos of herself on the line while on a trip to Costa Rica. Ulloa captioned the post, “What is the most daring thing you have done on an excursion? I start…Jump off a waterfall at a height of 165 feet.”

4. She Horseback Rides

Another vacation activity Ulloa likes to do is go horseback riding. She posted this series of photos of herself riding on the beach in the Dominican Republic. Ulloa captioned the post, “One of my many passions.”

5. She Snorkels

Ulloa loves to spend time by the water. One thing she loves doing is going snorkeling in the ocean. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself coming out of the water after a snorkel session. Ulloa captioned the photo, “Life is emotions, it's the adrenaline of doing things you never thought. They are the first times. It is the curiosity that someone interesting and mysterious produces in you. It is letting yourself go without thinking more than necessary. These are the moments you want to live in slow motion. It is the fear of taking risks and the satisfaction and ecstasy of having achieved it. It is betting on you, on what is inside. For what you think, for what you dream, for what you feel, for what you are.”

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Imaray Ulloa, the YouTuber, is spending time in Miami to start the month of May. One thing she decided to do is spend time on the water. Ulloa posted a selfie on Instagram of herself on a boat. She wore a blue leopard print bathing suit with gold trim. Ulloa captioned the post, “May is the month of my birthday. I want to partyyyy every day.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Imaray Ulloa 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 Strength Trains

One way Ulloa likes to stay in shape is by doing strength training exercises. She posts several different videos on Instagram of herself doing weight training with her trainer and at the gym. In this reel, she is seen doing lateral pulldowns, captioning it, “My coach says that I must exceed my limits.”

2. She Boxes

Ulloa is a big fan of boxing. She posted this video and photo together on Instagram of herself doing a boxing session at her gym with a trainer. She captioned the post, “It's my first time, no technique, no practice. But write down the date… because I am crushing!!!”

3. She Ziplines

Ulloa is a fan of going ziplining when she’s on vacation. She posted this series of photos of herself on the line while on a trip to Costa Rica. Ulloa captioned the post, “What is the most daring thing you have done on an excursion? I start…Jump off a waterfall at a height of 165 feet.”

4. She Horseback Rides

Another vacation activity Ulloa likes to do is go horseback riding. She posted this series of photos of herself riding on the beach in the Dominican Republic. Ulloa captioned the post, “One of my many passions.”

5. She Snorkels

Ulloa loves to spend time by the water. One thing she loves doing is going snorkeling in the ocean. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself coming out of the water after a snorkel session. Ulloa captioned the photo, “Life is emotions, it's the adrenaline of doing things you never thought. They are the first times. It is the curiosity that someone interesting and mysterious produces in you. It is letting yourself go without thinking more than necessary. These are the moments you want to live in slow motion. It is the fear of taking risks and the satisfaction and ecstasy of having achieved it. It is betting on you, on what is inside. For what you think, for what you dream, for what you feel, for what you are.”

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Maya Nazor says she wanted to be famous ever since she was a little girl, and it shows with her confidence in front of the camera. Nazor posted pictures of herself lounging on the ground, wearing a tiny black bathing suit that set off her bright red hair. “Hermosa,” commented one admirer. “Gracias hermosa♥️,” Nazor responded. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nazor 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 Dance

One look at Nazor’s social media confirms her love of dance. “When you begin moving, you immediately release the brain chemicals dopamine, adrenaline, and endorphins, causing a powerful and lasting effect I call ‘energized optimism,’” says Kelly McGonigal, PhD, author of The Joy of Movement. “The adrenaline makes you feel powerful, the dopamine generates hope, and the endorphins bring you joy. You’ve created this amazing cocktail that boosts your mood and energy, leads you to experience better social interactions, makes you more likely to progress on your goals, and lowers stress. So dancing doesn’t just make you feel great in the moment. It sets you up to be a better version of yourself.”

2. She Travels Around the World

Nazor is passionate about visiting new places. “Foreign experiences increase both cognitive flexibility and depth and integrativeness of thought, the ability to make deep connections between disparate forms,” says Adam Galinsky, a professor at Columbia Business School. “The key, critical process is multicultural engagement, immersion, and adaptation. Someone who lives abroad and doesn’t engage with the local culture will likely get less of a creative boost than someone who travels abroad and really engages in the local environment.”

3. Self-Confidence

Nazor says she was born to be in front of the camera, and feels confident about being an influencer. “The truth is, I’ve always enjoyed speaking a lot in front of the camera and I can speak easily. As a kid, I pretended I had a TV channel and my own program. It’s a way of expressing myself,” she says.

4. Post Baby Body

Nazor welcomed son Luka last summer, and embraced her post-baby body. "Remind yourself of the miracle you just performed," says Chaye McIntosh, clinical director at ChoicePoint Health in Fairlawn, New Jersey. "Remind yourself that the baby you are now holding in your arms is worth the stretch marks and belly pouch. Remind yourself that you are beautiful just the way you are. And remember that your baby needs a strong, self-assured, and dedicated parent—not just one with a flat tummy."

5. She Loves the Pool

Nazor enjoys being in the water, both in the swimming pool and in the ocean. “Research has shown that being near, in, on or under water can provide a long list of benefits for our mind and body, including lowering stress and anxiety, increasing an overall sense of well-being and happiness, a lower heart and breathing rate, and safe, better workouts,” says marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols.

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It’s hard work modeling bathing suits. Just ask Constanza Romero. The Gran Hermano star shared pictures of herself posing on a bed, wearing a black two-piece swimsuit. “Siesta?” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Hermano 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 the Beach

Romero enjoys the sun and sand at the beach. Hitting the beach is not just fun—research shows access to blue spaces can have a positive impact on mental health. “Simply staring out to sea can change the frequency of our brain waves and lure us into a mild meditative state,” according to Sea Sanctuary.

2. Swimming

Romero loves spending time in the pool. Research shows swimming is a good choice for low-impact exercise. "Recreational swimming will burn about the same calories as brisk walking," says Dr. I-Min Lee, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.

3. She Plays Basketball

Romero plays basketball, which is a great team sport. “For some of us, playing group sports can be an appealing way to remain active,” says Felipe Lobelo, MD, PhD, FAHA. “Broader implementation of programs using group sports as a vehicle to deliver lifestyle change can help reduce the growing burden of physical inactivity.”

4. Iced Beverages

Romero enjoys cold iced beverages. Research shows cold drinks can help burn more calories than room temperature liquids. “I calculated it, and for every ounce of ice that you eat, it takes five calories to melt it and bring it up to body temperature,” says Brian Weiner, MD.

5. Bonding With Pup

Romero loves spending time with dogs, which experts say can positively impact mental health. “Pet ownership has many possible mental health benefits,” says Katherine Ponte, JD, MBA, CPRP. “It has been shown to reduce stress, depression and anxiety and improve overall quality of life in many ways.”

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Model Mara Cifuentes shared a new set of swimsuit photos on Instagram. In them, she posed in front of the pool wearing a red patterned strapless top and a yellow patterned bottom. Cifuentes’ impressive figure was on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mara Cifuentes 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

Cifuentes loves to go to the beach and the pool. She shares a lot of beach and pool photos on her Instagram. She loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. Cifuentes shared this photo of herself wading in the ocean and using a tree branch to support her. She also shared this photo of herself in a pool, captioning it, “In a movie.”

2. She Walks

Cifuentes likes to walk as a way of staying in shape. Whenever she travels, she makes sure to walk around the local city. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself walking on 23rd Street in New York City. Cifuentes captioned the post, “Keep walking.” She also shared these photos of herself in Washington Square Park, captioning it, “Winter.”

3. She Savors Her Happiness

Cifuentes is all about feeling happy. She makes sure to savor the moments. Cifeuentes talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “What is good today, may not be tomorrow,” she writes. “There is the value of the moment, there is the perfect present. The opportunity comes to you, you'll see if you ride it. Hold on tight, don't let go. Laugh... Weeps that each one has his time. Laugh... Cry, live your life, enjoy it all.”

4. She Gets Her Vitamin D

"Vitamin D isn't naturally found in many foods, but you can get it from fortified milk, fortified cereal, and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines. Your body also makes vitamin D when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin (calciferol)," says the Mayo Clinic. "The amount of vitamin D your skin makes depends on many factors, including the time of day, season, latitude and your skin pigmentation. Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, vitamin D production might decrease or be completely absent during the winter months. Sunscreen, while important to prevent skin cancer, also can decrease vitamin D production."

5. She Likes the Beach

"Swimming can improve mood in both men and women. For people with fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood. Water-based exercise can improve the health of pregnant people and has a positive effect on the pregnant person’s mental health. Parents of children with developmental disabilities find that recreational activities, such as swimming, improve family connections," says the CDC.

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Ivana Knöll is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snaps! The smoking hot influencer flaunts her incredible figure in a few of her latest posts. “Malibuuu see you soon,” she captioned one of the many bathing suit photos shared to Instagram this week. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ivana Knöll 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 Jet Skis

Ivana spends a lot of time at the beach, so it’s not surprising that she enjoys jet skiing. Not only is the water sport fun, but per Health Fitness Revolution, the average 150-pound rider will burn a surprising 238 calories during a half-hour ride. The sport is also great for cardiovascular endurance.

2. She Says Diet, Genetics, and Exercise Are Responsible for Her Body

Ivana maintains that she hasn’t gone under the knife. When asked by a fan on Instagram live if she had “her butt done”she replied: “No! I didn’t do BBL and I don’t have implants. Just genetic. Lot of food and workout.” “Simple and natural,” she captioned this recent Instagram photo.

3. She Doesn’t Make Excuses

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Ivana has a no excuses policy when it comes to exercise. “On vacation without equipment? That is not an excuse,” she captioned a post of herself exercising with no equipment.

4. She Dances

Ivana also love dance cardio. "I enjoy dancing, not just in sake of having a fit body, but also for its calming impact on me. Consequently, I will probably dance as much as I could until the pageant, in order of reaching mentioned state of calmness and restlessness," she tells Angelopedia.

5. She Hydrates

Finally, hydration is a key part of Ivana’s approach to health. 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.

Beauty

Emily Elizabeth Stuns in Paradise.

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

Emily Elizabeth enjoying some sunshine.
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Emily Elizabeth is heating up Hawaii – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the model and influencer shows off her amazing figure in a two-piece while on the beaches of the tropical paradise. “Hawaii >> 🌺🌈,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Simply Beautiful ❤️🏖❤,” commented one of her followers. “🔥😍perfect,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Hydration

Emily prioritizes hydration. Not only does she drink water, but also electrolyte enhanced fruit. “Fresh coconut,” she captioned a photo from Bora Bora. 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.

Coffee

Emily enjoys the perks of caffeine. Here she is drinking a cup of coffee. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Snowboarding

While you can usually find Emily in the tropics, sometimes she heads over to the mountains for winter sports. In one of her photos she goes snowboarding. According to the University of Rochester, snowboarding, like skiing, is a great cardiovascular workout. “Because they are also weight-bearing exercises, they strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles,” they say. “Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for chronic diseases, and lower blood pressure. They also help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer.”

Snorkeling

While on vacation Emily throws on a mask and fin and goes snorkeling. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Walking

She also takes her dog for walks. Here she is strolling in Central Park with her pooch. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

Fitness

CrossFit Athlete Emma McQuaid is "Excited"

Learn how CrossFit athlete Emma McQuaid preps for competition.

Emma McQuaid dips her arms in a cooler filled with ice.
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Emma McQuaid is prepping for her CrossFit competition – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the athlete flaunts her amazing figure in a two-piece exercise set while training. “8 weeks to my first Hyrox Sim 🏃♀️Looking forward to upping my run volume over the next 2 months to see how I can fair out before entering my first proper race later in the year. It’s no secret I don’t really enjoy running, I never have but I’m excited to see if I can turn that around this year,” she captioned the Instagram photos. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

She Is Consistent

If you want to improve your Olympics lifts, Emma suggests maintaining consistency. “Be consistent in your training, it’s vital you continually train all the lifts, not just the ones you like. I used to hate the full snatch and always power snatched everything. Recently though its become the opposite, I love full snatch and need to focus again on my power snatch. Always attack your weaknesses,” she told Boxrox.

Focus on Mobility

When it comes to improving gymnastic skills, Emma says to focus on mobility. “Sometimes is not just learning the skill, it’s having the mobility to be able to do it. I have struggled with handstand walks for over a year now and have practised more than people realise, but recently found out it’s my thoracic and shoulder mobility holding me back. So I have worked on my mobility and I’ve already seen improvements in my handstand walks. I’d also say people need to work the basics more, develop a strong foundation to build the high level movements on,” Emma told Boxrox.

Hydration

Drinking enough water and getting rest is an important component of health. “Eat healthy, drink plenty of water and sleep well is a good recipe for success,” she told Coach Web. 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.

Meal Prep

While Emma doesn’t meal prep, she has her food prepared for her. “All my food is supplied from a local company called Fuel Farm. I usually eat 4-5 times a day. Just depends what my training volume is like that day, I also live on Battle Oats bars between sessions, a great snack that keeps me going and doesn’t fill me up,” she says.

Balanced Diet

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Emma maintains a balanced diet. “I personally think a lot of athletes in CrossFit under eat. Avoiding carbs or limiting them isn’t a good idea when you train at high intensity. I eat some junk everyday because I find it helps my performance, a 6 pack isn’t going to help me win so it doesn’t bother me, fuelling my body and maintaining the intensity in training is what will help me win. I’ve focused on timing my intake of sugar and it’s only made me better,” she told Boxrox.

Krissy Cela in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "8 Weeks of Lifting"
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Krissy Cela is a fitness trainer on the Evolve You app and influencer. Recently, she has been documenting her process of losing pregnancy weight on Instagram. In a recent post, Cela revealed that she had been consistently weight training. She captioned it, “8 weeks of lifting, not depriving, recovering and sticking to an actual PLAN! Not doing random workouts. All my programs are on the @evolveyou app. I'm currently on the strong program and absolutely loving it! But there are home workouts too. Use code KRISSY for money off! (own brand).”

She Strength Trains

Cela strength trains to keep herself in shape. ACE Fitness says that this has a lot of benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

She’s Consistent

Cela revealed in the caption of her Instagram post that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness. “So yeah… just keep lifting some heavy iron, don’t really listen to people who tell you not to unless you have an injury of some sort. Eat your fats, carbs and protein and get your steps in. Keep it simple and remember a cute gym set will make you lift heavier 😂Proud of myself because it really wasn’t easy showing up daily ngl.”

She Accepts Herself

Cela talked about her journey to accept herself in the caption of this Instagram post. “When I was growing up, all I ever wanted was to be pretty. I hated the way I looked and felt out of place, especially as the only girl in school with upper lip hair and a foreign background. I resented that my Albanian parents imposed cultural norms that limited what I could wear and how I could express myself. Now, in my 30s, I’ve learned to embrace my roots while also appreciating the many unique qualities I bring to the table that go beyond mere appearances. I didn’t realize how much being creative, strong, and loving would mean to me. I didn’t understand the true value of these qualities until now.”

She Works Her Lower Body

Cela shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram post. She captioned it, “This mammaaa is putting in the work! Loving it so much moving my body and building my strength all over again 💅🏽All workout programs are from the @evolveyou app so if you’re stuck on where to start I really think you should just come and join the party and see what the fuss is all about. (Own brand). Workout: 1. KB RDL: 4 sets till failure 2. BB Reverse lunges: 4 sets 8 reps each leg 3. Hip work: need it my hips are tight: 4 sets each leg 8 reps (great to warm up also) 4. Static lunge: 4 sets 12 reps each leg 5. Also did hip thrust forgot to record 4 sets till failure.”

She Walks

Another thing that Cela does to keep herself in shape is go for walks. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself doing so. Cela shared this set of photos of herself hiking with her dog and partner. She captioned the post, “Postpartum walks! Taking it easy and feeling good! Ad/ Supported by @promix electrolytes in watermelon flavour 💅🏽Set from @oneractive launching 12th December.”