Lindsey Vonn in Bathing Suit Has "Family Time"

Lindsey Vonn, the US Ski Team champion, is enjoying a spa day in Costa Rica. And she’s looking fantastic while doing so. Vonn posted a new Instagram story of herself getting a clay treatment, while wearing a bathing suit, alongside a friend, in the Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection. She captioned the story, “Clay time with my besty.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lindsey Vonn 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 Has A Routine

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Vonn shared some of her biggest health and wellness tips to Health.com. She says that her biggest tip is finding a routine, and sticking with it as much as you can. “Eat what your body wants, and try to be as active as you can. Get into a routine, and the more you can stick to that routine, the easier it’ll be to stay fit and healthy.”

2. She Has A Workout Playlist

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Another of Vonn’s biggest workout tips she gave to Health.com is making sure to have a great workout playlist. In fact, she even shared her favorite playlist on Spotify, so others can use it when they are working out. Music can be a great way to keep yourself motivated and interested in exercising.

3. She Eats A Light Meal Before Exercising

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Vonn likes to work out in the mornings. This means that she eats a light meal before training, as she doesn’t want to be weight down, but still wants to have some energy. “I try not to eat too much in the morning before I work out,” she told Women’s Health. “I’m not working out crazy hard, but I notice I feel better; not as weighed down.”

4. She Works Out With Purpose

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Vonn and her trainer, Alex Hunt, have the skier’s fitness routine down to a science. Bunt says that he has calculated the perfect routine for her to do, which will give her the best results. “Our approach is extremely goal-oriented, goal-driven, data-driven and all based on science,” Bunt told Women’s Health. “Everything we do is purposeful, we have a plan for everything and every situation.

5. She Takes Resistance Bands With Her

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One of Vonn’s favorite pieces of gym equipment is resistance bands. She says that she takes them with her when she’s on vacation, that way she can still workout, no matter where she is. “Sometimes I’ll be in some remote place in Europe, where they don’t even have televisions let alone a gym, so it’s good to keep [the bands] with me all the time, just in case I get into a bind,” Vonn told Shape.

6. She Just Had Knee Surgery

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Vonn deserves the spa time. She's just out of the hospital. “Surgery yesterday went well…. Been having a hard time with the pain in my knee. You may have noticed I haven’t been posting many workout videos lately… that’s why,” she posted this week. “Dr Hackett did a great job and removed a lot of bone spurs and scar tissue. Hopefully now I can straighten my leg fully! This is my last step before getting a knee replacement… hoping this will hold me over for a year or two until I get the big surgery. Ahhh the price we pay to do what we love. Still worth it though. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes. Means a lot. See you on the mat and the slopes soon! ❤️🙏🏻💪🏻.”

Lindsey Vonn, the retired Olympic ski racer, recently spent a day at the beach. She also had some furry friends with her. Vonn posted an adorable new reel on Instagram of herself in a swimsuit in the ocean with her dogs. She captioned the post, “Every day with these guys is a blessing.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lindsey Vonn 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 Never Ate Meat Before A Race

When Vonn was competing, she had to be mindful of what she ate the night before. She revealed to Delish that she avoided meat the night before a race. “No steaks, no burgers. Your body is spending a lot of energy trying to digest it instead of using your energy to recover and rest and get ready for a race. I never ate meat the night before a race.” "If you don't like the idea of a whole day without meat, start with a couple of meatless dinners each week. Plan meals that feature your favorite entrees that are typically meatless, such as lasagna, soup or pasta salad. Or try substituting the following protein-rich foods for meat in your favorite recipes:

• Beans and legumes — great in casseroles and salads
• Vegetarian refried beans — a good substitute for meat in burritos and tacos
• Tofu — a perfect addition to stir-fry dishes," says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Believes In Balance

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Now that Vonn is no longer a professional athlete, her diet has changed. She says that she still eats healthy, but allows herself more indulgences. “I treat myself whenever I feel like I need to,” she tells Women’s Health. “Since I’m not competing anymore, I feel like I can let loose a little bit.”

3. She Eats Light In The Morning

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Vonn likes to workout in the morning. In order to do this, she says that she tries not to eat a heavy breakfast. “I try not to eat too much in the morning before I work out,” she told Women’s Health. “I’m not working out crazy hard, but I notice I feel better; not as weighed down.”

4. She Uses A Plan

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Vonn works with nutritionist, Phil Goglia, to plan her diet. She says that having a structured diet helps her eat healthy on a regular basis. “If left to my own devices, I’d probably have mac and cheese and pasta and cereal,” Vonn told Women’s Health. “I need everything to be laid out for me, otherwise I divert quickly.”

5. She Loves Beyond Meat

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While Vonn is not a vegan or on a plant-based diet, she still likes plant-based products. She tells Women’s Health that she will occasionally incorporate Beyond products into her diet. “Sometimes I’ll do some Beyond Meat patties or Beyond Meat Sausage, if I want to have something good that’s not from our meal plan.”

Lindsey Vonn is expressing gratitude in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the celebrated athlete shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit while on Lake Como, sharing an inspiring message with her followers. “Moments of reflection… Hard work always pays off but I also have to pinch myself sometimes. Thankful to have the opportunities I have, no matter how much sacrifice it took to get me here, and I do not take one second for granted,” she captioned the post. How does the skier practice self-care? Celebwell rounded up her top habits.

1. She Spends Time with Her Dogs

Lindsey starts her day by taking her dogs out. “There are not many mornings where [my dog] Lucy doesn't abruptly wake me up before my alarm to remind me that she has to go to the bathroom. My other two dogs could probably sleep until mid-morning without having to go, but Lucy's a bit of a high-maintenance diva. That's definitely the first thing I do when I wake up,” she told The Zoe Report.

2. She Unplugs

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Lindsey’s “ideal day off is just being at home, on the couch, putting my phone away, snuggling with my dogs, and watching my favorite show,” she added. “I just don't get that many opportunities to just unplug and not see humans. As much as I love people, I also love to not be around them. Just being around my dogs and not talking. That, to me, is the most resting and relaxing thing I can do.”

3. She Free Dives

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One of Lindsey’s self-care activities? “I love free diving — it's very meditative as well. It's one of those things where you have to be so focused. Kind of like skiing, where you're focused on one thing, but it's physically very demanding as well. There's a lot of precision that’s involved. I don't know. I love it. Being in the water is very quiet,” she explained.

4. She Gets Enough Sleep

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What is her secret weapon for looking and feeling good? “I mean, honestly, the most important thing for me has been sleep. I have the worst bags under my eyes and I'm not good with beauty routines in the way that most of my friends are. The more I sleep, the better I look. I don't have as many wrinkles under my eyes when I sleep better,” she says.

5. She Lights Candles at Night

According to Lindsey, the right bedtime scent is vital. “I have this particular candle that I really like—the Voluspa Gardenia Colonia Classic Candle—and it also comes in a mist. I usually travel with that and it reminds me of home. Wherever I am, I like my bedroom to smell the same way. It’s a comforting thing,” she told Self.

6. She Practices Spanish

Some people read, others watch tv. But Lindsey has a unique wind-down activity. “Right before I fall asleep, I practice my Spanish,” she told Self. “I live mainly in Florida now, and I think it’s important to learn Spanish living there. I use Duolingo for a little bit, just to get it in every day, and then I read a Spanish grammar book. This puts me to sleep quickly, usually around 10:30 or 11 p.m.”

Lindsay Vonn, the legendary former pro skier, is not only known for her incredible achievements on the slopes but also for her dedication to fitness and self-care. In a recent social media post, Vonn wowed fans in a two-piece workout set while sharing her intense leg-burning routine. Despite her busy schedule, she stays consistent in the gym, using exercise as both a physical outlet and a mental escape. From maintaining her authenticity to empowering young girls through her foundation, here's a closer look at how Vonn balances fitness, self-care, and giving back.

1. She True to Herself

Vonn stays true to her authentic self and doesn’t pretend to be something she’s not.

"I was always just myself,” she told Women’s Health. “You can be strong and feminine and opinionated and wear makeup and do all those things at the same time. You don't have to be the stereotypical athlete. You can be different," she stated in the interview. "There's no limit to what opportunities are out there [for you], you just have to go get them."

2. She Has Healthy Outlets

Life can get overwhelming for anyone, including star athletes, but the former pro skier turns to healthy outlets to cope with challenging moments. In a recent Instagram post, Vonn shared a video of her in the gym doing a variety of workouts including weight lifting, TRX, hanging abs and more. She wrote in the post, “Been putting the time in the gym… It’s how I clear my mind and keep my sanity… when life gets hard, I workout harder.”

Hitting the gym is a great stress reducer and helps improve your overall mood.

“Exercise can provide stress relief for your body while imitating effects of stress, such as the flight or fight response, and helping your body and its systems practice working together through those effects,” according to the Mayo Clinic. “This can also lead to positive effects in your body — including your cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems — by helping protect your body from harmful effects of stress.”

3. She is Consistent in the Gym

It’s easy to stop going to the gym with a busy schedule, which recently happened to Vonn, but she’s back at it now. On August 5th, Vonn posted an Instagram video with the caption, “Back at it!! Feels so good to get back in the gym and into a routine again.”

Besides getting the best fitness results, staying consistent in the gym can help in other ways such as managing or preventing diseases like stroke, depression and anxiety, improves sleep, boosts mood, and can improve intimacy, per the Mayo Clinic.

4. Giving Back

Skiing has always been a major aspect of Vonn’s life and she takes time to help empower young girls in sports. Over the summer, she shared on Instagram, “Beyond sports, I love the work that I do through my foundation to empower the next generation of girls, and at the same time, I enjoy sitting on boards and working with the companies I advise to help drive a new frontier in sports and far beyond.”

5. Dog Lover

In several social media videos, Vonn is seen with her dogs and occasionally working out with them. Many of us love and cherish our pets like family, but there are also health benefits to owning a pet.

According to U.C. Davis, having a pet can improve mental health in the following ways:

-”Help reduce stress and anxiety

-Ease feelings of loneliness

-Provide unconditional love and support

-Create a calming presence

-Give a sense of purpose for pet parents”