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Kelly Gale in Bathing Suit Feels "Wonderful"

Here’s what her diet and exercise looks like.

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Kelly Gale is enjoying the health benefits of cold-water bathing in a giant lake, but admits it’s not the most fun activity (let’s just call it DIY cryotherapy!). Gale, 28, shared a video of herself climbing out of what looks like absolutely freezing cold waters, wearing nothing more than a tiny bronze swimsuit. “Wonderful but cold🥶❄️,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gale stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. Boxing Before Breakfast

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Gale loves to work out before breakfast. "I started my day quite early with a workout alongside Michael Olajide at Aerospace before breakfast,” she says. “It's always the first thing I do in the morning: If I don't have to work or travel, I usually go every single morning to box. Breakfast itself was plain yogurt, homemade pistachio butter, and homemade, grain-free müesli served with chopped-up apples.”

2. Immune-Boosting Drink

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Gale makes her own immune-boosting tonic to support her health. “My go-to drink in the winter to fight colds and flus is about 3.4 ounces of water mixed with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, lots of cayenne pepper and cinnamon, one lemon, and 1 teaspoon of raw honey,” she says. “I make it the night before, and drink it first thing every morning on an empty stomach. On top of strengthening your immune system, this concoction also wakes you up, giving you lots of energy, and boosts your metabolism. It’s my power drink!”

3. Hot Yoga

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Gale swears by hot yoga sessions for the mental health benefits and for long, lean muscles. “I absolutely love going to hot yoga in the winter,” she says. “It feels amazing when you walk there in the cold, and then get into this peaceful, heated room to meditate and stretch.”

4. Vegan Treats and Cryotherapy

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Gale’s wellness go-to’s are about both health and appearance. “Cryotherapy, massages and super clean, raw vegan treats because that helps and affects your outside beauty too!” she says. “I know it’s going to sound a little bit cliché but you need to feel good on the inside so whatever you feel on the inside shines on the outside.”

5. Face Masks and Dry Brushing

Gale uses face masks for extra hydration and glow. "I never used to use masks, but recently, just with work, a lot of makeup artists have suggested different ones that make my skin more hydrated,” she says. Gale also incorporates dry brushing into her skincare routine. "It kinda hurts a little bit, but you get used to it," she says. "I don't really feel it anymore."

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Model Kelly Gale is a fitness nut, and her knowledge of how to nourish your body has paid off for her. Her Instagram is full of revealing photos. Gale just posted a new selfie to her story this week. In it, she posed on the beach in a pale yellow bathing suit with ruffles, with a palm tree making the perfect summer backdrop. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kelly Gale 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 Hot Yoga

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In an interview with Vogue, Gale revealed her tips for staying well in the winter. She says that she likes to do a specific type of exercise when it gets cold out. “I absolutely love going to hot yoga in the winter. It feels amazing when you walk there in the cold, and then get into this peaceful, heated room to meditate and stretch.”

2. She Boosts Her Immune System

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Gale tells Vogue that she likes to make a certain drink to boost her immune system. “My go-to drink in the winter to fight colds and flus is about 3.4 ounces of water mixed with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, lots of cayenne pepper and cinnamon, one lemon, and 1 teaspoon of raw honey. I make it the night before, and drink it first thing every morning on an empty stomach. On top of strengthening your immune system, this concoction also wakes you up, giving you lots of energy, and boosts your metabolism. It’s my power drink!”

3. She Keeps Her Skin Moisturized

Gale has amazing skin. She tells Vogue that one of her secrets is keeping it moisturized. “My skin gets really dry in the cold, so to keep it soft and hydrated, I spread avocado oil all over my body every day after I shower. I find it works even better than coconut oil! For my lips, which also get very dry, I use Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour cream.”

4. She Works Out Her Core

Gale likes to share her favorite workouts on her YouTube channel. In this video, she revealed her secrets for burning belly fat and working her core. “To burn belly fat, you’re gonna have to do some cardio,” Gale explains. In the video, she is seen doing mountain climbers, knee to elbow crunches, and planks, among other exercises.

5. She Works Out Her Lower Body

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Gale makes sure to workout her lower body. She has many lower body workout videos on her YouTube channel. In this video, she revealed some of her favorite exercises that can be done with just a resistance band. Gale likes to do exercises like clamshells, toe taps, side leg raises, all with the band.

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Kelly Gale is an extremely successful model, and frequently espouses the benefits of healthy living. Her Instagram account is full of swimsuit photos and stylish photoshoots. Gale just shared highlights this week. In the photos, Gale posed in a magenta strapless bathing suit by the pool. She also enjoyed a coconut in the photos, and captioned the post with a coconut emoji. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kelly Gale 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 Does 8 Minute Ab Circuit Trainings

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Gale has amazing abs, and she makes sure to work them out regularly. She shared her go-to ab workout on Instagram. Gale does four different ab circuits each day, for eight minutes. “8 min ab workout. 4 exercises. 30 seconds each. Repeat 4 sets.” Gale’s ab exercises include single leg crunches on each side, leg raise crunches, and raised leg crunches.

2. She Enjoys Working Out

Gale revealed some of her fitness and health secrets to W Magazine. She says that she enjoys working out, which helps her stay in shape. “I think a lot of people assume that fitness only means going to the gym, but to me it’s always been about finding anything active that I enjoy, and finding the balance with having fun,” Gale explained. “I’m very lucky because fitness has also ended up being a huge part of my work, which I think of as a great luxury to have something I’m so passionate about organically integrated into my professional life. Having that love for wellness makes staying dedicated far easier as well, everything is harder when we view it as an obligation rather than a pleasure.”

3. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Gale makes sure to workout on a regular basis. She revealed some of her favorite exercises to stay in shape to W Magazine. Gale says that she does a lot of different things. “Usually on my days off, and sometimes before going to set – I end up heading to pilates, boxing or jump rope,” she says. “When that gets boring, I go rock climbing with friends or find some other activity we can tackle.”

4. She Eats Clean

In addition to working out, Gale also pays attention to her diet. She tells W Magazine that she eats healthy, and enjoys clean and organic food better. “I think it also takes a while to get used to healthier foods if you’re used to eating crap, or if you have been brought up eating a certain kind of way. To me, almost everything clean and healthy taste good and you can always play around and make it taste even better.”

5. She Avoids Sugar

Gale tells W Magazine that she has completely removed some things from her diet, and cites a specific ingredient. “I also have a hard rule against eating any cane sugar,” Gale revealed. “My mom is a doctor and cancer researcher, and has spoken to me too many times about the harm sugar has on one’s health for me to not completely cut it out. My diet generally consists of fresh, organic produce (all veggies, nuts, seafood, occasional.)”

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Kelly Gale is one of the most successful working models today. She’s modeled in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Playboy, and Sports Illustrated. Gale loves her job and her most recent Instagram reels prove it. Gale posted two reels of herself doing a shoot on the beach in a white one piece and a black bikini. She captioned one, “Days at work like this.” She captioned the other, “BTS and final film.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kelly Gale 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 Values Her Inner Beauty

Gale is obviously a gorgeous woman. However, she doesn’t always put a lot of emphasis on her looks. She tells Vogue that she puts a lot of value on her inner beauty, and loves getting compliments on her personality and other things. “I feel beautiful when I get compliments for things other than my looks; like when people tell me I have a good sense of humour or that I'm a kind person.”

2. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Being a model, Gale has to have a good skincare routine, and she clearly gets good results. She opened up about her skincare tricks and tips in an interview with Vogue, saying, “I'm lucky to be born with good skin and hair, so I just use Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream every morning and evening after basic cleansing. My lips tend to get very dry; no matter how much water I drink or lip balm I use, so I use Aloe Lips to keep them soft. When I'm tired or stressed I spritz my face with a Vitamin E mist or rose water -- it's instantly refreshing.”

3. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Gale works out on a regular basis. She tells Vogue that she does a variety of different exercises each week. “I work out for one to two and a half hours, six days a week, and switch up the routines, alternating between spinning, boxing, running and jump rope for cardio. I do a lot of exercises with resistance bands to get my legs and butt in shape and I also do different ab exercises.”

4. She Cooks Healthy Meals

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In addition to working out, Gale also eats pretty healthy. She tells Vogue that she likes to cook a lot of her own meals. “Cooking is one of my biggest passions; I cook almost everything I eat. My breakfast is plain yoghurt with berries and homemade, unsweetened, wheat-free, gluten-free muesli, or a green smoothie. For lunch, I eat an undressed chicken or shrimp salad and for dinner I almost always have a salad with some form of protein.”

5. She Works Out First Thing In The Morning

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In an interview with ELLE, Gale broke down her daily routine, specifically her diet and fitness specialties. She says that the first thing she does each day is go to the gym. "I started my day quite early with a workout alongside Michael Olajide at Aerospace before breakfast. It's always the first thing I do in the morning: If I don't have to work or travel, I usually go every single morning to box."

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Swedish-Australian model Kelly Gale is enjoying time on vacation, and she has all the stunning photos and videos to prove it. Gale posted a reel on Instagram of herself enjoying time out and about. She’s seen enjoying a drink, spending time on a boat, and jumping in the water. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Kelly Gale 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 Starts Her Day Off Healthy

Gale tells Elle that she makes sure to eat a healthy breakfast each day, and shared what she had that morning with the magazine. "Breakfast itself was plain yogurt, homemade pistachio butter, and homemade, grain-free müesli served with chopped-up apples.

2. She Loves Dark Chocolate

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While chocolate might not always be a healthy food, dark chocolate actually has a lot of benefits. Gale tells Elle that she likes to snack on dark chocolate each day. “I make sure to eat 30 grams of raw dark chocolate almost every day—it's one of the best snacks that's both delicious and guilt-free."

3. She Loves To Box

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One of Gale’s favorite ways to work out is by doing some boxing. She tells Elle that she likes to go box every free morning she has. “It's always the first thing I do in the morning: If I don't have to work or travel, I usually go every single morning to box."

4. She Cooks Healthy Meals

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Gale tells Vogue that she likes to eat as healthy as she can, and that she likes to cook a lot of her meals. “Cooking healthy, nutritious and delicious meals is one of my biggest passions so eating 'healthy' for me isn’t 'eating healthy', it's just eating.”

5. She Eats Healthy Before A Show

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Gale has walked in a lot of different fashion shows, including the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She tells Vogue that whenever she’s about to hit the runway, she likes to cut out certain foods in her diet, and she makes sure to start her preparation early. “Four weeks before the show I like to kick it in high gear,” she says. “Which for me means cutting out sodium. I try to stay away from all kinds of sugars except for the sugars I get from the berries in my breakfast and coconut sugar from the occasional raw vegan chocolate bar that I eat.”

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Mollie Gould, known for her connection to Luis Miguel, knows how to look great in the spotlight. Gould shared a new photo this week to her story. In it, she posed in a maroon bathing suit. As a professional dancer, she knows the tricks of the trade. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mollie Gould 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

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Gould is an avid dancer. She even likes to take classes. Gould posted this video of herself doing a combination from a class on Instagram. She captioned it, “DANCE! FIRE & DESIRE! Thank you @therealtank for coming and watching class!” "Scientists gave little thought to the neurological effects of dance until relatively recently, when researchers began to investigate the complex mental coordination that dance requires. In a 2008 article in Scientific American magazine, a Columbia University neuroscientist posited that synchronizing music and movement—dance, essentially—constitutes a 'pleasure double play.' Music stimulates the brain’s reward centers, while dance activates its sensory and motor circuits," says Harvard Health.

2. She Goes Outside

Gould spends a lot of time outside. She posts a lot of photos of herself enjoying the great outdoors on Instagram. She shared this photo of herself running on the beach in Malibu. She captioned it, “Footprints in the sand.” Gould also posted this beach photo, captioning it, “Whatever is good for the soul, do that.”

3. She Swims

One outdoor activity Gould likes to do to stay in shape is go swimming. She shares a lot of videos and photos on Instagram of herself in the water. Gould posted these photos of herself in an infinity pool. She captioned it, “This planet is so beautiful.” Gould also posted this video of herself in the ocean. She captioned it, “Summer vibe always.”

4. She Gets Her Vitamin D

A little bit os sun each day is essential to get your vitamin D. “Vitamin D is one of the 13 vitamins discovered in the early 20th century by doctors studying nutritional deficiency diseases. Ever since, scientists have defined vitamins as organic (carbon-containing) chemicals that must be obtained from dietary sources because they are not produced by the body's tissues. Vitamins play a crucial role in our body's metabolism, but only tiny amounts are needed to fill that role,” says Harvard Health.

5. She Has Body Confidence

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Gould frequently poses online in swimsuit photos, appearing body-confident. “Avoid 'should' and 'must' statements. If you find that your thoughts are full of these words, you might be putting too many demands on yourself. Try to remove these words from your thoughts. It may lead to a healthier view of what to expect from yourself,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Focus on the positive. Think about the parts of your life that work well. Remember the skills you've used to cope with challenges.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”

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Brandi Glanville has never been one to hold back, whether on reality TV or her unfiltered podcast. Best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the US and UK versions of Celebrity Big Brother, and The Traitors, Glanville always speaks her mind. Her podcast, Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, recently stirred up some drama when she called out Real Housewives stars for struggling on The Traitors and suggested the show stop casting them. Many fans saw this as subtle shade toward Phaedra Parks, who excelled in the previous season.

Beyond the headlines, Glanville has shared glimpses into her personal wellness routine, from skincare secrets to unconventional self-care methods. Here’s a look at how she stays feeling and looking her best.

She Uses Eye Patches

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One thing that Glanville does to take care of her skin is use under-eye patches. In this Instagram post, she revealed the brand she used on Celebrity Big Brother. Glanville captioned it, “One of the #1 questions we get from fans since leaving #bigbrother is what brand of under eye patches were we wearing constantly on the show...The answer is @peterthomasrothofficial!! They are amaze! #ThanksMarissa 💋 (Blogging about all the products, will be posting on @bbeautyunfltrd soon).”

She Walks

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Glanville likes to walk her dogs to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her pup walking in Los Angeles. Glanville captioned the post, “On our way to do some podcasting.” Harvard Health says that walking is very beneficial. “Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.”

She Has A Dog

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As you can see from the previous Instagram post, Glanville has pet dogs. And according to Harvard Health, this can be beneficial. “A growing body of solid research shows that owning a dog can: provide companionship, help you be more active, make kids calmer, more secure, and more responsible, improve the lives of older individuals, help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life, make you more social and less isolated, ease stress.”

She Worked With A Breath Coach

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Glanville revealed to Us Weekly that she works with a breath coach to help with her mental health. “I’m still doing cosmetic stuff, but at the same time trying to fix myself. I eat better and breathe and actually exercise. I’m getting there. I just started with this journey, but I can actually do things. My body can do things now that I couldn’t do five years ago.”

She Uses CellSound

Glanville revealed to People that she used the CellSound treatment on her stomach. "I mean, to be honest, I haven't worn a crop top in years, and I literally feel comfortable going out in a crop top, which is so bizarre," she says. "Not that I feel like everyone should do that, but I can go work out with a crop top on and not feel like I have my mommy stomach and I shouldn't sit down. So it's definitely empowered me in that aspect."

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Kat McNamara is a successful actress. She is known for her role in fantasy and superhero projects like Shadowhunters, Girl vs. Monster, and Arrow. McNamara just shared her fitness challenge for the year on Instagram. In a recent video, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. McNamara received a lot of praise in the comments. She captioned the post, “Switching it up!💥New year, new workout adventure! Thanks @laurajquinn for once again putting me through my paces! 🤣 We’ve come a long way from ballet to @alo! 🩰”

She Does Pilates

McNamara is seen doing Pilates in her Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice may help you recover from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. It may also help you establish a healthy baseline, so that when those injuries or issues arise, you’re able to bounce back faster.”

She Boxes

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McNamara shared some of the things she did to stay in shape for Shadowhunters in an interview with Women’s Health. One thing she did was box. “It builds the shape of muscles I needed to look like a fighter, and it's just plain fun," she says.” Boxing has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Regular physical activity, including boxing, can lower your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.”

She Does Leg Workouts

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she doesn’t skip leg day. "I know most people hate leg day, but I kinda love it. It's what makes me feel strongest." Piedmont says that leg workouts are extremely important. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance.”

She Does HIIT

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While on Shadowhunters, McNamara did a lot of HIIT. "In order to do the fight scenes, I needed a lot of upper body strength because I would be holding weapons all day," she says to Women’s Health. "High intensity interval training turned out to be the perfect thing for me. I was able to keep up my cardio stamina and build upon that so I could do the fight scenes, which are basically just sprints."

She Consistent

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to stay consistent with her workouts. “There were days when I was tired. There were days when the last thing I wanted to do was pick up a weight...but I just had to physically get myself there—to take a deep breath and remember why I was doing it and why I was there. I think that can go for any kind of physical goal that someone has—half the battle is the mental battle.”