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Lexie Brown Shares Swimsuit Photos in "My Other Summer Uniform"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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Lexie Brown is taking a break from basketball – in her bathing suit. In one of her latest social media posts, the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks player shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit. “My other summer uniform,” she joked in the Instagram caption. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lexie Brown stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Does Strength and Weight Training

Lexie trains hard in the gym, doing a variety of weight and strength training exercises. She even sells her workout programs on her website. 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 Does Yoga

Lexie gets her stretch on with yoga. She told The Athletic that she loves a sunrise or sunset yoga class. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains 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.”

3. She Walks and Hikes

Lexie also gets outside and goes for walks and hikes. 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.

4. She Golfs

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Basketball isn’t the only game Lexie excels at – she loves golfing. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

5. She Plays Basketball

Lexie’s primary sweat method is obviously basketball. “Basketball promotes speed, agility, strength, power and endurance. It [has] also been shown to increase flexibility and motor coordination. As a result, basketball is uniquely oriented to improve fundamental motor skills that are shown to be beneficial in promoting general health,” Koco Eaton, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, founder of Eaton Orthopaedics and a former basketball player, tells Nike.

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Lexie Brown is taking a break from basketball – in her bathing suit. In one of her latest social media posts, the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks player shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit. “My other summer uniform,” she joked in the Instagram caption. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lexie Brown stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.


1. She Does Strength and Weight Training

Lexie trains hard in the gym, doing a variety of weight and strength training exercises. She even sells her workout programs on her website. 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 Does Yoga

Lexie gets her stretch on with yoga. She told The Athletic that she loves a sunrise or sunset yoga class. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains 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.”

3. She Walks and Hikes

Lexie also gets outside and goes for walks and hikes. 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.

4. She Golfs

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Basketball isn’t the only game Lexie excels at – she loves golfing. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

5. She Plays Basketball

Lexie’s primary sweat method is obviously basketball. “Basketball promotes speed, agility, strength, power and endurance. It [has] also been shown to increase flexibility and motor coordination. As a result, basketball is uniquely oriented to improve fundamental motor skills that are shown to be beneficial in promoting general health,” Koco Eaton, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, founder of Eaton Orthopaedics and a former basketball player, tells Nike.

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Jadyn Jannasch is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snaps. The gorgeous blonde, rumored girlfriend of Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott, shows off her incredible figure while on a boat in one of her latest posts. “Yours,” she captioned the steamy snap. Who exactly is the gorgeous influencer and how does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 things to know about Jadyn Jannasch including how she 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

The primary way that Jannasch stays in shape is by swimming. In high school, she lettered four years at Frisco High School in Dallas where she is from, and was named First Team State all of those years. She has been swimming at LSU for three years and specializes in breaststroke, per her LSU bio.

2. She Prioritizes Her Education

Jadyn might show off her booty, but she also takes care of her brain. The star athlete will be entering her senior year in the fall and majoring in mass communications.

3. She Has a Swimming Buddy – Her Brother

Jadyn clearly grew up with a workout buddy. Her brother, Jack, was also a swimmer at LSU. She says that “the amazing atmosphere, coaches, and the extreme want to be able to swim on the same team as her brother,” is one of the reasons she chose the school. “Last time on the block… and in the water 🥹! Sooo proud!” her father captioned a video of her brother earlier this year.

4. She Models on the Side

Jadyn obviously knows how to pose for the camera. While swimming and getting an education might be her top priority, she also shares modeling photos on the side.

5. She Loves the Hot Tub

In her latest social media posts, Jadyn soaks up the attention of her followers in a hot tub on a boat. Soaking in hot water can help you sleep and even help with minimizing anxiety and depression. One recent study found that baths, which are virtually the same things as jacuzzis, may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

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Salma Hayek Shares Swimsuit Photo and More Star Snaps

Salma Hayek, Kate Hudson, Vanessa Hudgens and more shares their very best.

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If you’ve ever wondered why so many female celebrities share photos of themselves in swimsuits, just look to Salma Hayek. The 55-year-old just posted a photo of herself in a swimsuit on her birthday, and has posted bikini photos in the recent past. "I had to lose a lot of weight and exercise to get into the bikini towards the end of last year," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I'm glad I took a lot of pictures, I have no shame on it, because it was the first week of the vacation." She added that sharing them was "liberating." Read on to see Salma and Kate Hudson and Vanessa Hudgens and more recent star snaps—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Salma Hayek Celebrated Her Birthday in a Swimsuit

“Happy 55th birthday to me, looking forward to new adventures #grateful,” Salma Hayek captioned her photo. “Feliz cumpleaños 55 para mí, lista para nuevas aventuras #vivalavida” In a subsequent post, she posted a video of her Eternals co-star Angelina Jolie and other friends and family smushing her face into a birthday cake. “My brother @hayekstudio and me trying to teach Angie how to do the mexican mordida @angelinajolie Mi hermano sami y yo enseñandole a #anjelinajolie como se hace la mordida!,” Hayek captioned the post.

2. Kate Hudson Proved She’s Got Legs and Knows How to Use Them

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Kate Hudson, star of Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon—which Deadline, in its review, said “is made to be watched while scoffing crunchy snack foods and beer, if only because a lot of chips and beer go down on screen between bouts of telekinetic mayhem”—posted a photo of herself from the Venice Film Festival looking quite leggy in a black dress. Her caption? “'Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.' -Coco Chanel I chose fabric…. @monotofficial @elimizrahi 💋💋💋 #veniceitaly

3. Vanessa Hudgens Stayed Hydrated

“Happy #labordayweekendddd,” the brand Caliwater caption its photo of Vanessa Hudgens in a bikini. The star is a co-founder. “Anyone who knows me knows I am terrible at drinking water,” Hudgens has said. “I am always dehydrated, it is my biggest downfall. And Caliwater — literally I call it my candy water because it’s so delicious.” “It is a product that I am obsessed with and stand by and can really get behind and want to share with the world,” she added.

4. Molly Sims is Having Fun in Italy

Molly Sims, 48, is having a great time on vacation. "I'm so sad I'm missing soccer today …," she captioned a series of snaps of herself rocking a bikini taken at La Fontelina in Capri, Italy. She looks great because makes smart lifestyle choices. "It's more about living healthy and how you're feeling," she explained to Women's Health. "I truly, truly don't like the word 'diet.' I don't even like the scale. I use a pair of jeans; the jeans don't lie, I can tell you that."

5. Ariana Grande Wore a Little Brown Dress

The Voice star posted a photo of herself in a little chocolate brown dress. How does she stay so trim? Pilates partly, which she calls her “happy place.” “Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements,” says the Mayo Clinic. “A Pilates routine generally includes exercises that promote core strength and stability, muscle control, and endurance, including exercises that stress proper posture and movement patterns and balanced flexibility and strength. It can also be helpful in training for sports or in physical rehabilitation.”

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Camila Cabello Shares Bikini Selfie and More Star Snaps

Here is this week’s health and wellness roundup, starring Bella Hadid, Addison Rae, Dua Lipa, and more.

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Hollywood stars have been soaking up the last few weeks of summer, lounging on yachts, sunbathing at the beach and inspiring fans with messages of self-love. From Camila Cabello’s post about the importance of rest and Addison Rae’s bikini selfies in the rain to all the stars rocking the latest swimwear trend -- upside down bikini tops -- see what all of your favorite stars were up to this week in Celebwell’s roundup—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!


1. Camila Cabello Pontificated on the Importance of Rest

“One of the biggest things i learned during the pandemic was the importance of REST,” Camila Cabello explained in a lengthy post, discussing how taking a break from work and life duties was well worth the investment. “I started seeing how after resting during that period, cultivating new hobbies, prioritizing my mental health, my friendships and relationships, making time for exercise, and also enjoying being lazy again, I started to naturally feel inspired, passionate, and way more creative,” she wrote in the post, which featured a photo of herself looking relaxed in a periwinkle bikini top.

2. Addison Rae Rocked the Upside Down Bikini Top Trend

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He’s All That and TikTok star Addison Rae cooled down in the rain, rocking one of the hottest swimwear trends of the summer—the upside down bikini top. Other stars spotted getting creative with their bikinis included Bella Hadid and Dua Lipa.

3. Sophia Bush Issued a COVID-19 Public Health Service Announcement

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In addition to taking a super fun looking trampoline exercise class with Eva Longoria and other celebs, Sophia Bush shared an ultra important message about the COVID-19 pandemic explaining why vaccination, mask wearing and other public health measures are so crucial to saving lives. “Mask up, get vaxxed, protect your neighbors, love each other, and be safe,” she urged fans in her Instagram stories videos.

4. Cindy Crawford Workout 2.0

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How does Cindy Crawford make 55 look like 25? The supermodel took fans back to the 1990s, sharing a workout video inspired by her best-selling Cindy Crawford Workout video. In it, she executed her ab-centric workout moves responsible for her flat midsection, while Seal’s Crazy played in the background like it was 1992 all over again.

5. Country Strong Bodies

Jessie James Decker and Kelsea Ballerini both flaunted their country strong bikini bodies on social media. Kelsea enjoyed a day off, reading a book in San Diego in a flirty cream bikini top, while Jessie enjoyed a family vacation on the Gulf of Mexico.

6. Rebel Wilson Continued to Inspire

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Rebel Wilson’s health journey is all sorts of inspiring. The incredibly fit actress flaunted her flat abs in an Instagram story, rocking a sports bra with her workout leggings.

7. Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid Flaunt Bikini Bodies

Almost sister-in-laws Dua Lipa and Bella Hadid both flaunted their incredibly fit figures. While Bella opts for long-and-hard workouts that last a whopping two hours, Dua prefers short but intense HIIT sessions. Read about Bella’s best diet and workout tips here and Dua’s here.

8. Vanessa Hudgens: In The Dogpound

Vanessa Hudgens visited The Dogpound with workout buddy, singer GG Magree. The duo executed some hardcore weight and strength training moves, while still managing to have a blast by infusing some dance moves into the mix. Vanessa has been working out a ton this summer. Read about everything she does here.

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Victoria Fuller first became known as a memorable cast member on the 2020 season of The Bachelor. She recently returned to the franchise in the 2022 season of Bachelor In Paradise. Fuller has built up a large following through her appearances, and has even started a podcast, “Uncensored Saints.” Fuller just shared a stunning new set of photos from a trip she took to Tulum this week on Instagram. She wore a black bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned the post, “Mexico.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Victoria Fuller 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 Walks

Fuller spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do is go on walks. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself hiking in Sedona. She captioned the post, “It’s Sedona 4 me.” Fuller also shared these photos of herself walking with her dog in Nashville. She captioned that post, “Home. And I’m never leaving. Missed y’all.”

2. She Plays Golf

Fuller is an avid golfer. She recently picked up the sport, and shared posts from the course on her Instagram. She posted this set of videos of herself making shots, captioning it, “Swipe for #puttstuff (+ my best shot of the day).” Fuller also posted these photos of herself on the course. She captioned the post, “Talk birdie to me.”

3. She Works Out Her Lower Body

Fuller makes sure to workout her lower body. She shared some of her favorite leg exercises in this Instagram video. She captioned the post, “Wanted to share with y’all some of my favorite booty workouts. Goblet squats 4 x 15 (I put plates under the front of my feet to distribute more weight on the backs of my heels to allow for a deeper burn). Hip thrusts 3 x 15. Front squat 4 x 15. Battle ropes 4x 25sec rounds. Finisher: walking lunges (weighted or not weighted).”

4. She Swims

Fuller loves to spend time in the water. She shares a lot of beach and pool photos on Instagram. Fuller posted this black and white photo of herself swimming in Alys Beach. She captioned it, “I’m sorry I roasted you, I was trying to flirt.” In the first two photos of this photo series she posted of summer 2021, Fuller is seen wading in the ocean.

5. She Wants To Break Beauty Standards

At the beginning of last year, Fuller submitted herself as a rookie for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Fuller explained her reasons why in the caption of this Instagram post. “It’s been a dream of mine to enter into @si_swimsuit search, but had always made excuses as to why I wasn’t good enough,” she writes. “But I am enough, and thank you SI for helping me get to this place of acceptance within myself. So here goes nothing…Growing up, it was just me and mom until my step dad adopted me at a young age. I am a melting pot of Japanese white and black and everyone in my family is all blonde hair and blue eyed so I always felt different. My idea of beauty was not me. It was what was in my immediate vicinity. I never truly felt beautiful. I remember seeing women in Sports Illustrated as I got older and they were all so beautiful and unique in their own ways. Being beautiful and sexy can be any color and any size. And it’s not just an outward appearance these women represent strength, acceptance, and even more so changed the way I viewed beauty. I relate to the women in this magazine in a BIG way and they will never know the acceptance I felt by just knowing there’s others out there just like me!”

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.”