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Luisa Zissman in Bathing Suit Has "Little Boat Day"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Podcaster, TV presenter, and maven, Luisa Zissman, is enjoying the summer. She recently had a day on a boat in Lake Garda, Italy. She also made sure to get some photos for Instagram. In a post, Zissman posed in a black bathing suit with the scenery behind her. She captioned the post, “Little boat day.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Luisa Zissman 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 Lives Healthily

Zissman says that she aims to live a healthy lifestyle. She told The Mirror that she has struggled with her body in the past, and is working on feeling good, rather than losing weight. “I have previously starved & extremely exercised to look beach body ready, and now with a proper exercise regime that protein world helped me devise & drinking slender blend shakes I am strong, fit, toned and healthy."

2. She Uses Supplements

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One thing Zissman likes to do to stay healthy is use supplements. She tells The Mirror that she loves using protein shakes and powders in her diet. Zissman says that she is seeing results. “People need to learn that exercising and eating well supplemented with a product like protein world is a good thing.”

3. She Loves Horses

Zissman loves to ride horses. Her Instagram is full of herself riding or spending time with horses. Her children have also picked up the hobby. Zissman posted this photo of herself walking with one of her horses. She captioned the post, “Happiest when with my fur babies.”

4. She Skis

Zissman loves to ski. She went on a trip earlier this year and made sure to get some photos for Instagram. Zissman posted this reel of herself skiing down the mountain. She captioned the reel, “A brilliant trip, lots of skiing, lots of apres ski.”

5. She Does 400 Calorie Workouts

In this reel Zissman posted on Instagram, she revealed some of her favorite exercises to her followers. Zissman called this workout her “400 calorie workout.” She is seen doing burpees, lunges, somersaults, and jumping on equipment.

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Podcaster, TV presenter, and maven, Luisa Zissman, is enjoying the summer. She recently had a day on a boat in Lake Garda, Italy. She also made sure to get some photos for Instagram. In a post, Zissman posed in a black bathing suit with the scenery behind her. She captioned the post, “Little boat day.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Luisa Zissman 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 Lives Healthily

Zissman says that she aims to live a healthy lifestyle. She told The Mirror that she has struggled with her body in the past, and is working on feeling good, rather than losing weight. “I have previously starved & extremely exercised to look beach body ready, and now with a proper exercise regime that protein world helped me devise & drinking slender blend shakes I am strong, fit, toned and healthy."

2. She Uses Supplements

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One thing Zissman likes to do to stay healthy is use supplements. She tells The Mirror that she loves using protein shakes and powders in her diet. Zissman says that she is seeing results. “People need to learn that exercising and eating well supplemented with a product like protein world is a good thing.”

3. She Loves Horses

Zissman loves to ride horses. Her Instagram is full of herself riding or spending time with horses. Her children have also picked up the hobby. Zissman posted this photo of herself walking with one of her horses. She captioned the post, “Happiest when with my fur babies.”

4. She Skis

Zissman loves to ski. She went on a trip earlier this year and made sure to get some photos for Instagram. Zissman posted this reel of herself skiing down the mountain. She captioned the reel, “A brilliant trip, lots of skiing, lots of apres ski.”

5. She Does 400 Calorie Workouts

In this reel Zissman posted on Instagram, she revealed some of her favorite exercises to her followers. Zissman called this workout her “400 calorie workout.” She is seen doing burpees, lunges, somersaults, and jumping on equipment.

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Elena Morali shows off her fit figure as part of the job. Her account is full of revealing posts, a lot of them of her in swimsuits. She just shared a new set of photos of herself by the water in Domina Coral Bay. She wore a red and black bathing suit, and posed in a bed. Morali captioned the post, “Did you say Sharm????” "Bellissima,” said one commenter. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Elena Morali 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 Snorkels

Morali loves to spend time in the water. One thing she loves to do is snorkel. She has posted several photos of herself under the water on Instagram. In this set of photos, Morali snorkeled while a school of fish surrounded her. She captioned the photo, “A frog in the midst of many goldfish.”

2. She Does Yoga

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While on vacation in the Maldives, Morali made sure to do some yoga as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo of herself doing a pose on the beach, at sunset. She captioned the post, “Now without judging my gracefulness in the half-angel half-sloth pose, I would look directly at the outline.”

3. She Plays Squash

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Morali loves to spend time on the court. She is a fan of playing squash, even if she isn’t all that good at it. Morali posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. She captioned the post, “Since I am very scarce at playing, I shoot at least two poses.”

4. She Swims

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Morali loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. She has posted several photos of herself spending time in and by the water on Instagram. While on a trip to the Maldives, Morali posted this set of photos of herself floating in the water. She captioned the post, “But do we want to talk about this blue water????? If there is an idea of paradise, I think I have found it!!!!”

5. She Jet Skis

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Morali also loves to ride jet skis when she’s by the ocean. She posted this photo of herself riding a jet ski on Instagram. She captioned the photo, “Typical expression of ‘beautiful, you have no idea how good I am using this jet ski,’ But the harsh reality is, that I'm a sucker.”

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Luisa Collins Zissman in Bathing Suit Says Hi From Dubai

The TV personality uploaded a new reel to Instagram

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Luisa Collins Zissman just uploaded a stunning new reel to Instagram. The reality star is currently on vacation in Dubai, and is enjoying time in the pool. Zissman wore a nude onepiece swimsuit, showing off her figure. Read on to see 5 ways Luisa Collins Zissman 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 Horseback Rides

Zissman is an avid equestrian, and has posted several photos and videos of herself riding on Instagram.

2. She Plays Polo

Zissman doesn't just love to ride horses, she’s also a fan of playing polo. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself getting ready to play a game, captioning it, “First time back on a polo pony since I broke my knee in July!”

3. She Uses A Waist Trainer

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While preparing for her wedding in 2014, Zissman turned to a waist trainer to help herself get in shape. She revealed this on Instagram, writing, "Wedding diet! Working out using a waist shaper to attempt to perfect my curves!"

4. She Loves Watermelon

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According to this Instagram post, Zissman is a fan of enjoying watermelon, especially during the day. She captioned the photo, “Daytime diet. Coffee and watermelon cause I'm out tonight for dinner & drinks.” Watermelon has a lot of benefits for your body. According to WebMD, “Watermelon is rich in a variety of vitamins and antioxidants. For example, it contains the compound lycopene, which is important for heart health and may protect the skin from UV damage.”

5. She’s A Fan Of Pilates

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Zissman tells Heatworld that she’s a big fan of doing Pilates when she’s at the gym, and that she likes to use a ring when she practices it. “I love a pilates ring. They're really good for stretching and you can put them in between your legs to tone up your inner thighs.”

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Larissa Riquelme is a successful model, and she certainly looks like one in Instagram. In a recent Instagram story, Riquelme posed in a sporty yellow bathing suit. Her impressive figure was on display. She captioned the photo, “Which date is better?” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Larissa Riquelme 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 Goes Outside

Riquelme spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of outdoor photos on Instagram. Riquelme posted these photos of herself spending time at the beach, and posing on the rocks. She captioned it, “Place where I wish to return.”

2. She Swims

One outdoor activity Riquelme likes to do is swim. She even likes to go to waterparks. Riquelme posted this video on Instagram of herself going down a waterslide. She captioned it, “The people of @genesis.marketingpy captured this UNIQUE MOMENT..! They liked me that I did the one I could, the one I wasn't afraid of and in the end I had a small inconvenience. Let them laugh and say whatever they want..? Will they notice the small drawback...??”

3. She Makes Time For Herself

Riquelme always makes time for herself. She stressed the importance of this in these vacation photos she posted on Instagram. She captioned it, “It's always good to take a few days to settle down, spoil yourself! Today we arrived at @itaipuland, 2 days of pure rest..! It doesn't matter if it's raining or hot, what I enjoy the most is the thermal waters that have great properties for health..!”

4. She Goes To The Spa

One thing Riquelme does to make time for herself is go to the spa. She shared these photos on Instagram. Riquelme captioned it, “Today @calmatualma_estetica spoils me and spoil myself at #sabado. Give me a total relationship massage. #calmatualma. Full body massage. Oil from the #himalaya. Volcanic Stones. I came out refreshed.”

5. She Gets Her Vitamin D

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“Nobody wants to get skin cancer, but we've gone from sun worship to sun dread. Dr. Stern and others say there is a middle way that includes using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 when you're outside for an extended period and wearing a hat and shirt around midday. So when summer's here, get outside and enjoy it,” says Harvard Health.

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Monica Godoy just shared a new set of photos on Instagram for Throwback Thursday. She decided to post some behind the scenes moments from a photoshoot. In them, Godoy posed in a black bathing suit. She captioned it, “Years ago we did this production for the Missing Light Magazine, on a beautiful island in Brazil, Angra Dos Reis. Swipe right to see some of the team in action. Wow we had a good time.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Monica Godoy 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

Godoy spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of photos of herself doing different outdoor activities on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is go on walks. She shared this photo of herself on an autumn walk. Godoy captioned it, “Good day! Good Monday! Have a good week dears! Autumn trails I walked.”

2. She Bikes

Another outdoor activity Godoy enjoys doing is going biking. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself riding by the water. She captioned it, “Domingo.” Godoy also likes to bike with her kids. She shared this photo of her family doing a ride together. She captioned it, “3 hours ride through Santiago with my cyclists.”

3. She Swims

Godoy likes to spend time by the water. One thing she enjoys doing is going swimming. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself enjoying a dip. She posted this photo of herself at a lake. Godoy captioned it, “Nature divine treasure.”

4. She Sails

Godoy doesn’t just like to swim when she goes to the water. She also enjoys sailing. Godoy shared this video on Instagram of herself sailing. She captioned it, “I want to see you like this. Heading to Pucon?” "The study results are ticking up: spending time outdoors seems to have discernible benefits for physical and mental health. Granted, some are merely by association and can be achieved by other means, perhaps while indoors, but often only with a good deal more trouble and expense," says Harvard Health.

5. She’s Positive

Godoy is all about positivity. She talked about it in the caption of this Instagram post. “WELCOME SPRING. May this change of season bring us pure beautiful things!! Positive mind put wendy no more! Spring hugs darlings.” "There is power in positive thinking. Positive emotions are linked with better health, longer life, and greater well-being. On the other hand, chronic anger, worry, and hostility increase the risk of developing heart disease," says Harvard Health. "Try savoring pleasure: placing your attention on pleasure as it occurs and consciously enjoying the experience as it unfolds."

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Mariana Morais is "Rooting for Us All"

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Mariana Morais is showing off her ab-fab figure – in a two-piece exercise set. In a new social media post, the fitness influencer flaunts her fantastic figure in a brown sports bra and leggings. “Self Progress & Development is not always linear. Sometimes we take steps back & that’s just a sign to course correct so we can leap forward. If 2024 wasn’t the year you expected, use it as an opportunity to learn, grow, & carry on. It’s you VS you - continue to try, focus on consistency > perfection & you will prevail 🤎 rooting for us all to strengthen our mind & bodies this year,” 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.

Strength Training

Mariana relies on old-school strength training to keep her body toned. “Training till failure instead of reps + taking my ab routine up a notch by incorporating weighted exercises,” she wrote about one of her workout tactics. “I can feel my muscles being challenged and am in tune with my movements.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Prioritizing Digestion and Getting Blood Work Done

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Other healthy habits? “Prioritizing digestion,” she writes in the same post. “Making sure I get enough fiber & starting off every morning with a juice cleanse. This has helped me feel so much better everyday.” She also gets regular blood work done. “So important to check your levels and know what’s going on in your body routinely! Don’t skip the doc apts, always better to be preventative.”

Hiking

Mariana enjoys hiking. “Elevation therapy,” she captioned a post from one of her fitness adventures. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of some respiratory issues

Pilates

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Mariana does reformer Pilates. “POV: Stepping into the prettiest torture chamber,” she wrote across a video of herself at the studio. Why is Pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic, the workout has many benefits, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility, resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, stress and back pain relief, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Emsculpt NEO

Mariana recently got an aesthetic body treatment, Emsculpt NEO. “I’ve heard all the rage about the benefits to spot reducing fat & toning muscle so I had to give it a try to target those pesky lower abs. It was a 10/10 & a great addition to my workout routine,” she wrote.

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Olivia Culpo Swears By These 5 Habits

Learn how she stays consistent and keeps her skin healthy.

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She’s Consistent

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Last year, Culpo was preparing for her wedding. She told E! News that she made sure to be consistent with her wellness in order to prepare. “Really trying to dial in [on] what I eat, how I workout, the workouts that I do. Trying to get them in consistently because you only get married once and I want to feel my best. But this past season it was just hard being so far away from my normal routine and where I typically live."

She Keeps Her Skin Healthy While Traveling

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Culpo has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it, even while traveling. “I don't wear any makeup when traveling," she says to Travel + Leisure. "That's one rule because I do feel like you will have a higher chance of breaking out if you are wearing a full face of makeup. A few things I always have with me is some sort of a spray. I love Dr. Barbara Sturm or Caudalie or La Mer. I also absolutely love traveling with a makeup wipe, the Neutrogena wipes are great. Something to just take off the sweat you build up.”

She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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Culpo shared her skincare routines with Byrdie. She says that she keeps her morning and night routine simple. “I am always trying out new products, so what I gravitate toward is often changing. At night, I usually use an oil and a serum. Right now, I love the Clarins Double Serum. In the morning, I use a Vitamin C serum and an SPF, and, typically, I just rinse my skin with warm water instead of using a cleanser. It is something I swear by—it allows for the oils on my skin from sleeping to absorb naturally.”

She Uses Products With Vitamins

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Culpo shared some of her favorite skincare products with Byrdie. She says that she uses ones that have vitamins in them. “I have noticed a huge difference in my skin with vitamin C and E. I love the Good Janes H2OMyGod Moisturizer—it's sort of an all-in-one moisturizer that has vitamin C and collagen peptides. As for vitamin E, I actually just purchase the oil from the drugstore. It is super cheap and great to put on any red marks I may get from an occasional breakout. The healing process is so much quicker when I am using Vitamin E oil.”

She Packs Healthy Snacks

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Culpo makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of the snacks she packs with her with Travel + Leisure. "I love the Kind bars. I love any sort of nuts, to be honest with you. They are a go-to snack for me. I would say Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% and some almonds would be perfect! Also, electrolytes to stay hydrated or some sort of collagen beauty powder or something."

Fitness

Abigail Ratchford Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Fit

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Abigail Ratchford’s amazing body has helped her become one of the most famous models on the internet. The 32-year-old, who boasts over 9.1 million followers on Instagram alone, attributes her measurement-defying body to a few simple habits. Here is everything she does to stay fit at 32.

She Follows 4 Diet Rules

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Abigail swears that abiding by simple rules helps her stay in shape. “I can’t diet. That just doesn’t work for me,” she told New Beauty. “I started to be healthier by first cutting out soda. Then, I stopped eating after 7 p.m. Finally, I started really watching my portions so I was eating fewer calories every day. And water—lots and lots of water.”

She UsesMyFitnessPal

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Abigail explains being accountable for what she eats is crucial. While it’s not “rocket science,” she does use the MyFitnessPal app to track her eating. “I’m the type of person who likes to eat what I want. The app can help anyone do that—you can still eat great food, you just eat less of it,” she added New Beauty.

Pilates

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Abigail is a fan of Pilates. “Group workout classes are so big right now, but I always get nervous around other people in settings like that. I have to go at my own pace without a bunch of distractions so, for me, Pilates with a one-on-one instructor works best. It’s not cheap, but then you also aren’t tempted to skip,” she said She added to Men’s Fitness via Muscle & Fitness that the workout “keeps you long and lean” — and the Mayo Clinic agrees. They say it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health.” It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

Balanced Diet

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“I love green juices and smoothies. Sometimes I’ll put some protein powder in the morning—I feel like the mix of vegetables, and vitamins and stuff that’s in them, really gives me a lot of energy in the morning. I love BBQ food—my ultimate cheat is a pulled pork sandwich, sweet potato fries, and macaroni and cheese from this great place in LA,” she told Men’s Fitness.

Strength Training

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Ratchford also lifts weights. “Initially, I made the mistake that a lot of girls do and I was only doing cardio. I just really didn’t see too much change in my body. I’ve been listening to my girlfriends who are in great shape and they say you have to do weight training, you have to go in and do squats. That’s my new thing—I’ve been doing some resistance training, circuit training,” she told Men’s Fitness. The Mayo Clinic explains that strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

Develop strong bones

Manage your weight

Enhance your quality of life

Manage chronic conditions

Sharpen your thinking skills