Lexi Thompson is one of the most successful female golf players right now. She also has an active presence on social media. Thompson just shared some stunning new swimsuit photos on Instagram. In one, she posed in the pool in a yellow strapless sequined bathing suit. She captioned it, “All about balance.” Thompson also posted a photo of herself posing in leopard print beachwear, captioning it, “Heat advisory.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lexi Thompson 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 Plays Golf
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Thompson is a golf player. Naturally, this is one of the ways she stays in shape. She shares a lot of golf highlights on Instagram. Thompson posted these videos of herself practicing by taking shots. She captioned them, “A look inside my solid practice session today…I average practicing about 3-5 hours a day but putting alone about 2 hours. Then on top of that 1-2 hours in the gym training. So if I’m not playing an event that is my everyday schedule, hardly ever any days off.”
2. She Weight Trains
Thompson shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is weight training. She shared this set of gym videos on Instagram. In them, she is seen doing kettlebell squats, deadlifts, and pushing a weighted cart. She captioned the post, “Shooting while working out.”
3. She Works Out Her Arms
Thompson makes sure to workout her entire body. She also does a lot of arm workouts. She shared this set of videos on Instagram of herself doing two different arm exercises. In one, she is seen doing lateral pulldowns while in a lunge. In the other, she is seen stretching a band out while twisting her body. She captioned it, “Training.” Being a golfer, having a good upper body, especially arm strength, is important.
4. She Works Out Her Abs
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Thompson has an amazing set of abs. Naturally, she does a lot of ab workouts. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing mountain climbers while balancing her arms on a half ball. She captioned it, “How my Fridays usually start.” She also posted these videos of herself doing different core exercises, captioning it, “50 min jog and some core work this morning before practice.”
5. She Does Squats
Thompson doesn’t skip leg day. One type of lower body workout she enjoys doing is squats. She shared these training videos on Instagram. In the first video, she is seen doing squats with a barbell. Thompson captioned the post, “Little look into a day of training and practice.”
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