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Joana Sanz in Bathing Suit Enjoys "24 Degrees"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Joana Sanz is a model, and she shares a lot of gorgeous posts on social media. Sanz shared a new photo on her Instagram story this week. In it, she sunbathed wearing a black swimsuit. Sanz’s impressive figure was on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Joana Sanz 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 Paddleboards

Sanz spends a lot of time outside. She loves to spend time by the water. One thing Sanz likes to do to stay in shape when she goes to the beach is paddleboard. She shared this set of photos and videos on Instagram of herself and a friend paddlebording in the Balearic Islands. Sanz captioned the post, “Adding summers together 👯‍♀️ I love you sister 💝Next destiny?”

2. She Swims

One thing Sanz likes to do to stay in shape when she goes outside is swim. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself by the pool or at the beach. Sanz shared this photo and video of herself splashing in a pool. She captioned the post, “Officially on vacation 🍹!!! Thank you life for every day.”

3. She’s Optimistic

Sanz is an optimist. She opened up about this in the caption of these pool photos she posted on Instagram. “Focus on what does you good, what makes you progress. Surround yourself with people who love you well and better. @silviaboschmunoz look at the whatsapp I want to travel.”

4. She Horseback Rides

Sanz is taking horseback riding lessons. She shared this photo and video on Instagram of herself riding. Sanz captioned the post, “Lucky me to be instructed by a jumping champion.” A study at Texas A&M reports that riding has a lot of benefits. “The study included 20 individuals completing three riding tests: a 45-minute walk-trot-canter ride, a reining pattern and a cutting pattern while wearing a telemetric gas analyzer. Heart rate, respiratory frequency, pulmonary ventilation, oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production were among several items evaluated. The study revealed energy expenditure and heart rate responses were greater for reining and cutting than for the walk-trot-canter ride. The researchers concluded that the results of the study ‘provide novel information about exercise intensity values for horseback activities and differences among riding disciplines measured in real time using a portable system.’”

5. She Loves Salmon

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Sanz makes sure to eat healthy. She even has an Instagram story highlight dedicated to some of her favorite healthy meals. One thing she likes to eat is salmon. In one photo, Sanz enjoys a plate of salmon and rice. SafeBeat.org reports that salmon has a lot of benefits. “Salmon is an excellent food source for the heart and brain. Medical studies have found that taking 0.45 to 4.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids can significantly improve heart function, lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation. The fish also contributes to cognitive health due to the presence of DHA—a type of omega-3 fatty acid.”

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Joana Sanz is a model, and she shares a lot of gorgeous posts on social media. Sanz shared a new photo on her Instagram story this week. In it, she sunbathed wearing a black swimsuit. Sanz’s impressive figure was on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Joana Sanz 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 Paddleboards

Sanz spends a lot of time outside. She loves to spend time by the water. One thing Sanz likes to do to stay in shape when she goes to the beach is paddleboard. She shared this set of photos and videos on Instagram of herself and a friend paddlebording in the Balearic Islands. Sanz captioned the post, “Adding summers together 👯‍♀️ I love you sister 💝Next destiny?”

2. She Swims

One thing Sanz likes to do to stay in shape when she goes outside is swim. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself by the pool or at the beach. Sanz shared this photo and video of herself splashing in a pool. She captioned the post, “Officially on vacation 🍹!!! Thank you life for every day.”

3. She’s Optimistic

Sanz is an optimist. She opened up about this in the caption of these pool photos she posted on Instagram. “Focus on what does you good, what makes you progress. Surround yourself with people who love you well and better. @silviaboschmunoz look at the whatsapp I want to travel.”

4. She Horseback Rides

Sanz is taking horseback riding lessons. She shared this photo and video on Instagram of herself riding. Sanz captioned the post, “Lucky me to be instructed by a jumping champion.” A study at Texas A&M reports that riding has a lot of benefits. “The study included 20 individuals completing three riding tests: a 45-minute walk-trot-canter ride, a reining pattern and a cutting pattern while wearing a telemetric gas analyzer. Heart rate, respiratory frequency, pulmonary ventilation, oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production were among several items evaluated. The study revealed energy expenditure and heart rate responses were greater for reining and cutting than for the walk-trot-canter ride. The researchers concluded that the results of the study ‘provide novel information about exercise intensity values for horseback activities and differences among riding disciplines measured in real time using a portable system.’”

5. She Loves Salmon

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Sanz makes sure to eat healthy. She even has an Instagram story highlight dedicated to some of her favorite healthy meals. One thing she likes to eat is salmon. In one photo, Sanz enjoys a plate of salmon and rice. SafeBeat.org reports that salmon has a lot of benefits. “Salmon is an excellent food source for the heart and brain. Medical studies have found that taking 0.45 to 4.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids can significantly improve heart function, lower blood pressure, and reduce inflammation. The fish also contributes to cognitive health due to the presence of DHA—a type of omega-3 fatty acid.”

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Joana Sanz is heating up social media with her latest selfie –in her swimsuit. The model and wife of Dani Alves shows off her famous figure in a glittery bathing suit while taking a mirror selfie in one of her latest Instagram snaps. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Joana Sanz 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 Exercises

Joana works out regularly and shares her routines on social media. In one clip, she runs in place with exercise bands around her ankles for resistance. She also lifts weight, climbs on an elliptical machine, and does a variety of other leg workouts with ankle weights. 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

2. She Boxes and Kickboxes

Joana also enjoys boxing and kickboxing, sharing her routine on her Instagram Stories. “You know what? You can do whatever you want,” she wrote on one of them. "This kind of boxing has many health benefits, because it constantly requires you to think, change your position, and change your posture," physical therapist Linda Arslanian, director of rehabilitation services at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's hospital tells Harvard Health."You're swinging your arms, moving the muscles of your arms and shoulders, increasing your upper-body strength. And when you're in the boxer crouch with a wide stance, with your knees slightly bent, you're strengthening your core muscles, back, and legs.”

3. She Runs

Joana also runs on the treadmill. “No pain no gain,” she captioned one of her Instagram Stories, running fast and hard. She also runs outdoors. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

4. She Drinks Coffee

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Joana loves 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. Her Diet Is Healthy

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Joana’s diet is extremely healthy. She prepares many of her own meals and shares them on her Instagram Stories. An example of her lunch is a chicken skewer, a small scoop of rice, veggies, and hummus or a colorful salad. She also loves fish, including salmon. For breakfast, she might have a slice of wheat toast topped with eggs and sliced avocado.

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Alba Díaz is living her best life on vacation in her swimsuit. The influencer shows off her incredible figure in a bathing suit while lounging on the beach in one of her latest social media posts. “First swim in this paradise…” she captioned the Instagram photo. She also shared another wearing a red swimsuit. “All red again,” she captioned it. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alba Díaz 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 Skis

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Alba loves the sun but she also enjoys the snow. She regularly hits the slopes and goes skiing. Research has linked downhill skiing to a number of health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress and the occurrence of memory deficits declines.

2. She Walks

Alba gets her steps in by going for walks. “Summary of my day yesterday✨ (part of my day) Taking a walk around here has no name… To all this, this trip has given me the anchovies with chips, it is literally what I have had for dinner the 3 days,” she captioned a recent Instagram post. 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.

3. She Takes Baths

One way Alba prioritizes self-care is by taking baths. How can baths do your body and mind good? They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

4. She Stand Up Paddle Boards

Alba also standup paddleboards. “Yesterday afternoon paddle surfing on the Guadalquivir River with the family, couldn't have a better time.... proud of you getting back to doing it all after your surgeries @elcordobesoficial ! You are a champion!” she captioned a post.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.

5. She Works Out

Alba also exercises in the gym. Here she is working out with her trainer, Miguel Lordán doing lots of squats, thrusters, isometric glute kicks with a resistance band, and hip thrusts. 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.

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Belén Francese is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snaps. The beautiful actress shows off her amazing assets via one of her latest posts, taken while making a splash in the pool in her bathing suit. “The hottest mom,” commented one of her followers, while another added, “Bella!!!!” and many more commented with fire emojis. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Belén Francese 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

Belén enjoys swimming, which is a great workout according to the CDC. 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.

2. She Soaks in Hot Water

Belén loves soaking in hot water – whether via a hot tub or bath. Why should you consider a soak in hot water? Baths have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

3. She Hydrates

Belén drinks a lot of water. How much should you drink? 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.

4. She Dances

Belén dances her way to a hot body. Why should you take up dancing? 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.

5. She Drinks Red Wine

Belén’s drink of choice? Red wine. “Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy,” says the Mayo Clinic. “The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent coronary artery disease, the condition that leads to heart attacks.”

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Johanna Fadul is cool looking fit in front of others, even when it’s cold outside. Fadul just shared a new set of swimsuit photos this week on Instagram. In them, she posed in a pale orange bathing suit in the snow. She captioned the post, “Welcome March. Let’s go with it all.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Johanna Fadul 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

Fadul is an avid dancer. She shares a lot of dance videos on Instagram. Sometimes she dances with others. Fadul posted this video of herself and her partner, Juan Sequintero, dancing. She also shared this video of the couple dancing by the pool. Fadul captioned it, “I present to you my portable plane @juansequintero 🤣✈️😂 It always takes me wherever I want.”

2. She Does Couple’s Fitness Challenges

Fadul doesn’t just like to dance with Sequintero. The couple also likes to do fitness challenges and post them on social media. They shared this Instagram collaboration of them doing lifts. Sequintero captioned it, “And today in Quintero Fadul Challenge: THE LITTLE PLANE ✈️ 😂Who does a remix duo with us? 🤩Whoever does it repost it and we'll give you a lot of love in pose!”

3. She Does Ice Baths

Fadul recently tried ice baths as a wellness technique. She shared this video on Instagram of the experience. Fadul captioned the post, “My first time... 🧊Ameee this experience THANK YOU @danielazzuara for this nice invitation. I invite you here in 🇲🇽 to sign up to live this personal challenge with @exhalamovimiento.”

4. She Hikes

Fadul spends a lot of time outside. One thing she enjoys doing is going hiking. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself hiking in Machu Picchu. Fadul captioned it, “Summary of today without filters!” Hiking has a lot of benefits for your health. The National Parks Services reports, “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between.”

5. She Gets Her Vitamin D

"Getting too much sun is dangerous for your skin. However, contrary to what sunscreen companies and vampires have led you to believe, getting some sun every day is actually quite good for you. The sun loads your body with beneficial vitamins and hormones. You can’t see it happening, but you can feel it. It’s there when you walk outside on a sunny day and you get that warm hug feeling right before your nice shirt is stained with pit sweat. Sunlight releases serotonin (the happiness hormone) in your brain, boosts your bone health, and actually might help treat several skin conditions," says SLC Health.

Fitness

Rayna Vallandingham Shares "Dojang Diaries"

Learn how actress Rayna Vallandingham maintains her washboard abs with martial arts, strength training, and flexibility exercises.

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Rayna Vallandingham is flashing her washboard abs – in a two-piece exercise set from Alo. In a new social media post the actress flaunts her impressive midsection during a workout at the gym. “dojang diaries,” she captioned the series of snaps. “Magnific! Very very beautiful,” commented one of her followers. “♥️More like diaries of a hottie♥️” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Be Consistent

Consistency – at the gym and the martial arts studio – is the key to success. "It is a way of life," Rayna says. "It's not only teaching your body movements and being in synchronicity with your body, but also just like the mental aspect of it."

Fight Your Way to a Hot Body

Rayna is a big fan of martial arts. She has been doing taekwondo since she was 2, earning her first black belt at 6. "In the very beginning, my parents put me in the sport because I was just really shy, and I think they could tell that I needed something," says Vallandingham, who lives and trains in Los Angeles. "Immediately, I just loved it. I felt at home, and every single day, instead of watching Dora, I wanted to go to the dojo,” she told Well + Good. Studies confirm that the practice helps with balance, cognitive function, psychological health, weight loss, and physical fitness.

Work on Strength and Flexibility

Rayna recommends prioritizing strength, flexibility, and power. "Of the three, I think strength and flexibility are the top two," Vallandingham says. "We used to have people stand on my legs and force my knees to come down in butterfly stretch," she says. "I have permanent damage to my body—I have tendonitis [because of this]."

Lift Weights

If you want a strong, lean body like Vallandingham, you must lift for it. The star strength trains, focusing on supersets, doing two moves back-to-back that target the same muscle groups to double down on their gains. One of her favorite exercises is a goblet squat. She stands with her feet shoulder-width apart, folded forward until she can slide her palms underneath her soles (you could also hold your ankles or calves), then bends her knees, lowering her butt toward the floor while lifting her chest, coming into a deep squat. She'll bend and extend her legs several times in this position. Then, it's on to the main event, holding a weight in her hands while bending down into a deep squat. "I love utilizing a Bosu ball—they're pretty much in every single gym," she adds.

Stretch

Rayna never skips stretching. She starts by by lying on the floor with her legs up the wall and then allowing them to open out into a side split. "I let gravity do its work because that's my body telling me, okay, this is where we're at," she says. "My hips are opening on their own, and I'm not having to force anything." “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.”

Fitness

Charli Hawkins is "Training in a Winter Wonderland"

Learn about her fitness routine, mindfulness practices, and positive attitude.

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Charli Hawkins is training in the snow – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the Olympian shows off her fantastic figure – including her flat abs – in an exercise set while enjoying the winter weather. “TRAINING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND! ❄️🥶❤️✨Gearing up in this altitude for the LONDON MARATHON this April! I’m so excited to see what my mind and body can make happen! To my marathon runners: it’s your time to shine, PLEASE tell me ALL of your tips, all of your advice, and for all of you who understand what I’m about to attempt, please send your words of encouragement 😂 Also feel free to try to talk me out of this as well thanks👍 We are on the training countdown. Turning a sprinter, jumper, and thrower into a long distance runner 🫣🙌 What do you think my time will be?” 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.

Minfulness and Meditation

Charli practices mindfulness. Before going for a run, she says words of intention. “I am willing. I am grateful. I surrender,” she revealed during an interview with San Diego Magazine. Meditation:

“When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

  • Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
  • Building skills to manage your stress
  • Increasing self-awareness
  • Focusing on the present
  • Reducing negative emotions
  • Increasing imagination and creativity
  • Increasing patience and tolerance
  • Lowering resting heart rate
  • Lowering resting blood pressure
  • Improving sleep quality

Stretching

She also makes sure to stretch. “If you ever can think of some dynamic stretches: F.A.S.T. ✨🙌 My left hip and right QLs have been SO tight lately so I’m on a journey of getting them right! What’s bugging you at the moment???” she captioned a 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.”

Here Is The Right Way To Run

During her interview with San Diego, Charli explained how you should be running. “Remember, the sole of the foot is showing right in front of us,” she said, doing a type of high-knee movement. “To do this, you’re over exaggerating your running form while standing still. Raise your knee up, point your toes to the clouds (forming an A), and then pedal the sole of your foot forward before striking your knee down. It’s more complicated than it sounds after 30-plus years of moving a certain way,” the writer explained.

Positive Attitude

In a recent post Charli revealed things she learned about positivity. “Patience is easier when it isn’t required,” she said. “The people around you are BLESSINGS (which I feel like I already understood but sometimes it’s nice to have it emphasized).” Also, “We are up, we are down, but trusting the process sometimes means knowing that it’s all good even when it’s not the best” and “Making a plan is the best option for everything. It’s ok if the plan doesn’t go perfect, but just willy-nilly-ing it is not the best option when you want to get things done.”

Never Giving Up

Charli refuses to give up. “Understand what you want first, and then go for it. Then keep going for it all the time, and, eventually, you’ll get it,” she said during her interview.

Beauty

Giulia Arena Swears By These 5 Habits For Her Beach Body


Discover how Giulia Arena stays healthy and active during her trip to the Maldives.

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Giulia Arena first made waves when she won the 2013 Miss Italia pageant. Since then, she’s become a successful actress, TV host, and model. Arena recently took a trip to the Maldives. She shared a set of photos on Instagram of herself at the beach. In them, Arena is seen in a white swimsuit. She captioned the post, “Native habitat.”

Biking

Giulia enjoys cycling. During her trip to the Maldives Giulia went bike riding. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

Reading

Giulia is also a fan of books. In the Maldives, she took some time to relax and read. One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years than those who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

Snorkeling

Giulia snorkels, recently discovering the “Sea Lung,” she revealed in a post. “It reaches 60cm long with a weight of almost 10kg, and represents the largest medusa of the Mediterranean. I don’t know why, but I have always experienced the charm of Jellyfish: creatures that are essentially simple and yet capable of surviving entire geological epochs floating, light and slow, between the currents. She, remains one of the most beautiful sights of this summer.” 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.

Coffee

Giulia is a coffee drinker. She especially likes shots of espresso. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “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.

Yoga

Giulia is a yogi. Here she is doing yoga. There are many reasons to do yoga, according to Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”