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Lucie Donlan in Bathing Suit Says "Let's Go Somewhere"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Lucie Donlan is a surfer. She’s an alumni of Love Island. She’s also an influencer with a large following on Instagram. Donlan just shared a stunning new set of photos on her page. In them, she sat in the ocean wearing a long sleeve swimsuit that is white with black splashes. She captioned it, “Let’s go somewhere where the stars kiss the ocean.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lucie Donlan 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 Hikes

Donlan does a lot of things to stay in shape. She likes to do outdoor activities in particular. One thing Donlan does is go on hikes. She shares a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself hiking. She posted this reel from a vacation she took, which includes her hiking in the mountains. She captioned the post, “Travel will forever have my heart.”

2. She Skis

Donlan likes to ski to stay in shape. She recently went on a trip to the mountains, and shared a bunch of highlights on Instagram. Donlan posted this reel of herself going down the mountain. She captioned the post, “‘Can you ski?’... Nah, I make it rain.” Donlan also posted this photo of herself skiing, captioning it, “Where I feel most alive…”

3. She Surfs

Donlan has been a professional surfer since she was a teenager. She shares a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself riding the waves. She shared this video of herself and a friend going surfing. Donlan captioned the post, “Sisters that surf… - Fun longboard session in the summer waves.”

4. She Swims

Surfing isn’t the only water activity Donlan does to stay in shape. Naturally, she also likes to go swimming. Donlan shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself swimming. She shared these photos of herself going for a dip in the lake, while on a trip to Yosemite. She captioned it, “Good for the Soul: Spontaneous wild swims under the breathtaking El Capitan, while road tripping through Yosemite.”

5. She’s Open

Donlan has dyslexia, and she is open about her journey with it. She shared this post on Instagram for Dyslexia Awareness Month. Donlan captioned it, “Dyslexia is something I’ve always struggled with growing up and from a young age and now in my adult life. It’s something that I must admit I’ve always felt insecure about sharing with others. A lot of people don’t realise the real depths dyslexia goes to; spelling, talking, organisation, reading, maintaining focus, expressing emotions … The list goes on but with our challenges we also have our strengths and that’s what makes us who we are. We may do things differently but I think that’s what makes us unique!”

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Lucie Donlan is a surfer. She’s an alumni of Love Island. She’s also an influencer with a large following on Instagram. Donlan just shared a stunning new set of photos on her page. In them, she sat in the ocean wearing a long sleeve swimsuit that is white with black splashes. She captioned it, “Let’s go somewhere where the stars kiss the ocean.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lucie Donlan 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 Hikes

Donlan does a lot of things to stay in shape. She likes to do outdoor activities in particular. One thing Donlan does is go on hikes. She shares a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself hiking. She posted this reel from a vacation she took, which includes her hiking in the mountains. She captioned the post, “Travel will forever have my heart.”

2. She Skis

Donlan likes to ski to stay in shape. She recently went on a trip to the mountains, and shared a bunch of highlights on Instagram. Donlan posted this reel of herself going down the mountain. She captioned the post, “‘Can you ski?’... Nah, I make it rain.” Donlan also posted this photo of herself skiing, captioning it, “Where I feel most alive…”

3. She Surfs

Donlan has been a professional surfer since she was a teenager. She shares a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself riding the waves. She shared this video of herself and a friend going surfing. Donlan captioned the post, “Sisters that surf… - Fun longboard session in the summer waves.”

4. She Swims

Surfing isn’t the only water activity Donlan does to stay in shape. Naturally, she also likes to go swimming. Donlan shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself swimming. She shared these photos of herself going for a dip in the lake, while on a trip to Yosemite. She captioned it, “Good for the Soul: Spontaneous wild swims under the breathtaking El Capitan, while road tripping through Yosemite.”

5. She’s Open

Donlan has dyslexia, and she is open about her journey with it. She shared this post on Instagram for Dyslexia Awareness Month. Donlan captioned it, “Dyslexia is something I’ve always struggled with growing up and from a young age and now in my adult life. It’s something that I must admit I’ve always felt insecure about sharing with others. A lot of people don’t realise the real depths dyslexia goes to; spelling, talking, organisation, reading, maintaining focus, expressing emotions … The list goes on but with our challenges we also have our strengths and that’s what makes us who we are. We may do things differently but I think that’s what makes us unique!”

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Miriam Leone, the Italian actress and 2008 Miss Italia, is having fun in her bathing suit. “Adoro il make up leggero e luminoso dell’estate (abbronzatura leggera sempre usando una protezione totale e make up in crema…) Agosto sei stato pieno di luce ✨🌾,” she captioned it. (Roughly translated: “I love the light and bright make-up of summer (light tan always using total protection and cream make-up ...) August you were full of light ✨🌾.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Miriam Leone 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’s an Ally

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Leone is an ally of the LGBTQ+ community. She shared this photo on Instagram supporting the International Day Against Homophobia. “Days like this, which is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Lesbophobia are needed to illuminate this darkness and ignorance with the colors of culture, of understanding, with this rainbow, they are useful for senses lick those who are so afraid of their neighbor. Love your neighbor And set him free to love.”

2. She Swims

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Leone loves to spend time at the beach. One thing she likes to do is swim. She posts a lot of photos and videos on Instagram of herself in the water. Leone posted this reel of herself in the water, captioning it, “Breathe in this freedom.”

3. She Goes Hiking

Leone loves to hike as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself hiking by the beach. She captioned the post, “Hike of a certain level... There are hardships that enrich, roads without preferential lanes that lead to exciting panoramas and important experiences, to know your limits and try to overcome them. The goal, after a struggle, is always sweeter, but more than the goal is the journey that moves something inside us. Knowing ourselves better is one of the most powerful tools we have to improve ourselves. New awarenesses walking walking (and even a little climbing) Photo memory of epiphany.”

4. She Paddleboards

Leone shared a photo of herself on a paddleboard. “Sporty Spice 🐙.” “While the actual activity of standup paddleboarding is really more of an individual activity, if you decide to join a club as well there are great opportunities to meet likeminded people. You’ll be able to get tips and advice from others who may have been doing standup paddleboarding for longer and you could even look to arrange day trips to explore further afield," says AXA Health.

5. She Spends Time in the Sauna

“Sauna bathing, an activity that has been a tradition in Finland for thousands of years and mainly used for the purposes of pleasure and relaxation, is becoming increasingly popular in many other populations. Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits, which include reduction in the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive diseases; nonvascular conditions such as pulmonary diseases; mortality; as well as amelioration of conditions such as arthritis, headache, and flu,” says the Mayo Clinic.

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Lucie Donlan first made waves as a contestant on Love Island. She’s since then turned that into a successful influencing career, and has even appeared in Vogue. Donlan recently enjoyed a trip to Bali, and shared some highlights on Instagram. In them, she wore a peach two-piece swimsuit, her impressive figure on display. She captioned the post, “Lazy Sundays.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lucie Donlan 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 Boats

Donlan does a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself outside. Specifically, Donlan spends a lot of time by the water. One thing she likes to do is go boating. Donlan posted this video of herself kayaking in the ocean. In the video, she had the words, “My first love was the ocean.” In the post’s caption, Donlan wrote, “Forever.”

2. She Swims

Donlan loves to swim to stay in shape. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. Donlan posted this underwater photo of herself snorkeling in Bali. In it, a sea turtle swam nearby. She captioned the post, “There is nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean never refuses anyone, it always welcomes you with open arms. The ocean never stops giving and that’s why we should protect it at all costs.”

3. She Surfs

Prior to appearing on Love Island, Donlan was a professional surfer. She still makes time to ride the waves today, as she shares a lot of surfing photos on Instagram. Donlan posted this surfing photo from Puerto Rico, captioning it, “Warm waves & swellie days.” She also shared this video, captioning it, “It humbles you and it grounds you..”

4. She Skis

Donlan doesn’t just love doing outdoor activities in the sun. She also loves spending time in the snow. Donlan is an avid skier, and she shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself on the slopes. She shared this highlight reel of a ski trip she took, captioning it, “‘Can you ski?’ Nah, I make it rain.” Donlan also posted this skiing photo, captioning it, “Where I feel most alive.”

5. She Skateboards

Another outdoor activity Donlan likes to do is go skateboarding. She shared this video of herself boarding on Instagram, captioning it, “Your my butterfly.” Skateboardgb.org reports that the sport has a lot of benefits. “Skateboarding is well known for its physical health benefits, but the recent study has shown that individuals who partake in skating stated they do so to reduce boredom, provide them with escapism, help them to build their confidence and use skateboarding as a coping mechanism for their emotions.”

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Model Mara Cifuentes shared a new set of swimsuit photos on Instagram. In them, she posed in front of the pool wearing a red patterned strapless top and a yellow patterned bottom. Cifuentes’ impressive figure was on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mara Cifuentes 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

Cifuentes loves to go to the beach and the pool. She shares a lot of beach and pool photos on her Instagram. She loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. Cifuentes shared this photo of herself wading in the ocean and using a tree branch to support her. She also shared this photo of herself in a pool, captioning it, “In a movie.”

2. She Walks

Cifuentes likes to walk as a way of staying in shape. Whenever she travels, she makes sure to walk around the local city. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself walking on 23rd Street in New York City. Cifuentes captioned the post, “Keep walking.” She also shared these photos of herself in Washington Square Park, captioning it, “Winter.”

3. She Savors Her Happiness

Cifuentes is all about feeling happy. She makes sure to savor the moments. Cifeuentes talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “What is good today, may not be tomorrow,” she writes. “There is the value of the moment, there is the perfect present. The opportunity comes to you, you'll see if you ride it. Hold on tight, don't let go. Laugh... Weeps that each one has his time. Laugh... Cry, live your life, enjoy it all.”

4. She Gets Her Vitamin D

"Vitamin D isn't naturally found in many foods, but you can get it from fortified milk, fortified cereal, and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines. Your body also makes vitamin D when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin (calciferol)," says the Mayo Clinic. "The amount of vitamin D your skin makes depends on many factors, including the time of day, season, latitude and your skin pigmentation. Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, vitamin D production might decrease or be completely absent during the winter months. Sunscreen, while important to prevent skin cancer, also can decrease vitamin D production."

5. She Likes the Beach

"Swimming can improve mood in both men and women. For people with fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood. Water-based exercise can improve the health of pregnant people and has a positive effect on the pregnant person’s mental health. Parents of children with developmental disabilities find that recreational activities, such as swimming, improve family connections," says the CDC.

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Spanish star Carmen Lomana is proof-positive there is no age limit when it comes to looking fabulous in a bathing suit. The 74-year-old has been enjoying the sun and sea in St. Tropez, and posted a picture of herself wearing a black and white swimsuit, sitting by a turquoise pool. “Despedida de unos días estupendos (Saying goodbye to a great few days) #StTropez,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Lomana 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 Swears by Nivea Cream

No fancy face creams required for Lomana—she swears by humble Nivea to keep her skin supple. “What a wonder! Every time I open the can of @nivea_es its scent brings me to memory scenes from my childhood,” she says. “A ‘must’ in the house and, also in the bag, to guarantee a hydrated skin at all times. Great for nourishing hands, elbows, knees, lips, prevent stretch marks.. this cream works for everything and I always carry it with me.”

2. She Loves to Paddleboard

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Lomana is happiest by the sand and sea, and paddleboards whenever she can. Not only is paddleboarding a great full-body workout, it encourages feel-good hormones, “which are great for your mood, self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing,” says physiotherapist Shira Kramer, founder of BeActive Physio in Melbourne.

3. She Enjoys Tea

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Lomana enjoys tea as part of her healthy diet, preferring to drink it without milk or cream. “Different teas offer different benefits,” says Beth Czerwony, RD. “Choose what fits your need… Green tea is the champ when it comes to offering health benefits,” says Czerwony. “It’s the Swiss Army knife of teas. It covers a lot of territory. There are so many teas out there. Try different varieties and see what works best for you.”

4. She Loves To Swim

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Lomana loves to swim, especially in the ocean. Studies show that being near the ocean is tremendously good for both physical and mental health. "Blue space therapy is a woefully underused method of lifestyle prescription for our physical and mental health. Still, the research proves that taking a dip can boost our wellbeing ten-fold," says Dr. Ruth Micallef. "Wild swimming has a host of research-proven benefits, including improved self-esteem, social confidence, and resilience—to name just a few."

5. She Walks and Hikes

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Lomana loves to walk as part of her daily lifestyle, and also for exercise. “The nice thing about hiking is that it exists along an entire continuum, from a gentle walk on a flat wooded path to mountain climbing,” says Dr. Aaron L. Baggish, associate director of the Cardiovascular Performance Program at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. “There’s a real sense of peace and composure you get from being outside and away from everything.”

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Sharvari's Beach Workout is Hardcore Tire Training in Black Outfit

Discover how rising star Sharvari dominates the fitness game with strength training, yoga, padel, boxing, and running.

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Sharvari isn’t just making waves in the film industry—she’s dominating the fitness game too. Known for her roles in Munjya, Maharaj, and Vedaa, the rising star proves that strength and discipline extend far beyond the big screen.
In her latest Instagram post, Sharvari showcased her grit with a hardcore beach workout, flipping a massive tire in the sand. Dressed in a sleek black workout set, she didn’t just make the workout look effortless—she made it look empowering. Adding a playful pun to her caption, she wrote, “Never tyre’d of a good beach workout.”
So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From strength training to boxing, here’s a look at her go-to fitness moves.

She Strength Trains

In her Instagram post, Sharvari is seen doing a strength training exercise. The Mayo Clinic says that strength training has a lot of benefits. “Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age.”

She Does Yoga

Sharvari shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is yoga. Sharvari posted this video of herself doing poses on her page. John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga is very beneficial. “Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.”

She Plays Padel

Sharvari likes to play padel to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. Playing padel has a lot of health benefits. Everybody Health & Leisure says, “It improves cardiovascular fitness, helps to build strength and endurance, enhances coordination and promotes overall physical and mental well-being. Not to mention, it’s a fantastic way to burn calories.”

She Boxes

Another thing that Sharvari does to keep herself in shape is box. She first picked this up when training for the film, Vedaa. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself punching a bag. Sharvari captioned the post, “BEAST MODE on for Vedaa! ⚠️☠️🥊 Took up boxing to become Vedaa... Now I am ready to pack a punch or be strong enough to take a brutal beating 💪#Vedaa coming to a theatre near you on August 15th.”

She Runs

Sharvari likes to run to keep herself in shape. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself running on the beach. She captioned the post, “Decided to seas the day!” Better Health says that running is very beneficial. “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise, strengthen muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, help maintain a healthy weight.”

Natasa Stankovic in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Wednesday Challenge"

Stankovic shares her go-to workout moves, from squats to lunges, cardio, Pilates, and strength training.

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Natasa Stankovic isn’t just a content creator—she’s a fitness inspiration. Known for sharing intense workout sessions on Instagram, she keeps her followers motivated with creative exercise challenges and dynamic routines.

In her latest post, Stankovic teamed up with Aleksandar Illic for a lower body blast, pushing through variations of squats and lunges. Dressed in a sleek two-piece workout set, she captioned the session, “Wednesday challenge,” proving that fitness is all about consistency and fun.

So, how does she maintain her lean, strong physique? From strength training to Pilates, here’s a look at Stankovic’s go-to workout moves.

She Does Squats

Stankovic does squats to keep herself in shape, as you can see in her Instagram video. Piedmont says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “Whether you’re hoping to tone your muscles, strengthen your core or just improve overall health, squats are one of the best exercises you can do. Although the movements appear relatively simple, squats can take time to master. Joel Hardwick, ACSM EP-C, EIM2, an exercise physiologist at Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, says practice will pay off…Hardwick explains that squats are a compound, multi-joint movement, which means they exercise several muscle groups. When you perform a squat, you work your calves, quads, hamstrings, glutes, core and part of your back.”

She Does Lunges

Stankovic is also seen doing lunges in her Instagram video. The Mayo Clinic reports that lunges are very beneficial to do. “The lunge is a body resistance exercise that works the leg muscles. Specifically, the lunge targets the quadriceps and the hamstring muscles in the thigh, the gluteal muscles in the buttock, and to a lesser extent, the lower leg muscles. The lunge is a great conditioning exercise for many sports, especially those that involve lunging movements, such as tennis, basketball or soccer.”

She Does Cardio

Stankovic likes to do cardio workouts to keep herself in shape. She shared this video of herself doing fast box jumps in different directions on Instagram. Stankovic captioned it, “Morning cardio challenge.” Cardio exercises have a lot of benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “When you work your heart and other muscles of your body during cardio exercise, this increases oxygen supply to your whole body, allowing all muscles to work harder and more efficiently. Over time, regular cardio exercise allows your muscles to adapt to an increased workload, making regular activities seem easier.”

She Does Pilates

Stankovic shares a lot of her favorite workouts in an Instagram story highlight. In some of the stories, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. Pilates is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “One of the reasons Pilates is such a good workout is that it specifically focuses on building core strength.”

She Strength Trains

Stankovic likes to strength train to keep herself in shape. She shared this Instagram story of herself using dumbbells. ACE Fitness says that strength training and using weights has a lot of health benefits. “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

Kim French in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Real Results" Workout

Learn how she sculpts her powerhouse physique with deadlifts, lunges, squats, and more.

Kim French is more than just a personal trainer—she’s a fitness coach who empowers thousands through her Believe App and Instagram workouts. Known for her structured, effective home training plans, she proves that you don’t need a gym full of heavy weights to build serious strength.

In a recent Instagram post, French shared a glimpse of her at-home training, reminding followers that smart training delivers "REAL results." Rocking a sleek two-piece workout set, she showcased some of her go-to exercises, emphasizing that with the right strategy, anyone can see progress.

So what’s in her routine? From deadlifts to hip thrusts, here’s how French sculpts her powerhouse physique.

She Does Deadlifts

French is seen doing deadlifts in her Instagram post. This exercise has a lot of benefits. NASM says, “A Romanian deadlift is a hip-hinge pattern that works the hamstrings and glutes. It is a form of deadlift with noticeably less bend in the knee, leading to greater hamstring engagement than traditional deadlifts. The move was introduced to the masses in the 90s by Romanian weightlifter Nicu Vlad (an Olympic and World Weightlifting champion) and his coach Dragomir Cioroslan. The two invented the move to help Nicu strengthen his back for the clean and jerk. Today, RDLs are commonly used to strengthen the posterior chain, using the core muscles to stabilize and the hamstrings and glutes to drive the movement.”

She Does Lunges

Another exercise that French is seen doing in her Instagram post is lunges. NASM says that they are very beneficial. “The lunge is a versatile, simple and effective movement for lower body training. Various positions, planes of motion and speeds can all yield different training adaptations for the exerciser. Lunges are the gift that keeps on giving!”

She Does Squats

French is seen doing squats in her Instagram video. According to The Cleveland Clinic, squats are very beneficial. “Here’s a quick look at the many benefits of squats, also known as bodyweight squats or air squats: Works major muscle groups. Burns calories. Strengthens your core. Improves lower body strength. Enhances stability and balance. Betters your posture.”

She Does Hamstring Curls

French is seen doing hamstring curls in her Instagram post. According to The Mayo Clinic, hamstring curls are very beneficial. “The seated hamstring curl is an exercise you can do with a weight machine to work the muscles in the back of the thigh. As the name implies, the seated hamstring curl targets the hamstring muscles here in the back of the thigh. Strong hamstring muscles help to protect your ligaments in the knee.”

She Does Hip Thrusts

French shared this video on Instagram of herself doing hip thrusts. She captioned it, “Hip Thrusts are no doubt one of the best exercises for building your Glutes but of course with any exercise, the form has to be correct for you to see the maximum benefits…✖️ Feet too far forwards will engage your hamstrings more ✖️ Feet too close to you will engage your quads more ✔️ Feet placed so your calves are vertical will engage your glutes more.”