Madison Bailey in Bathing Suit "Baby it’s -5 Outside"

Madison Bailey is hanging ten! The Outer Banks star is fully in character in her latest social media post, posing next to a surfboard while showing off her fabulous figure in a swimsuit. She added a simple surfing emoji to finish it off. How does the young Hollywood star approach wellness and fitness? Read on to see 5 ways Madison Bailey 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 Rides Horses

Madison is an equestrian. She recently celebrated her birthday by riding horses with her friends. “A good old fashioned North Carolina birthday,” she captioned the image. “Riding a horse for 45 minutes at a walk, trot and canter can burn up to 200 calories,” said Dr. Dennis Sigler, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horse specialist and professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University in College Station. “If you do something a bit more strenuous such as cutting or reining, that can come out to nearly seven calories per minute for the entire length of the riding period.” That’s according to the American Heart Association.

2. She Exercises Outdoors

Madison loves blasting calories al fresco. “Missing my LA hikes,” she captioned a photo of one of her exercise sessions. “Do one thing a day that makes you proud of yourself. 3.5 miles and 500 stairs will suffice for today,” she captioned another Instagram post.

3. She Weight Trains

Madison also lifts weights and is a big fan of the workout buddy system. Who does she train with? Her “pogue” costar Jonathan Davis. “I miss my workout buddies,” she captioned this snap. "If you’re at your ideal weight, exercising can help in a variety of ways. In addition to using excess calories that would be stored as fat, working out helps maintain muscle mass and repair muscles," says the Cleveland Clinic. "It also reduces stress and can help you sleep — all of which lead to good choices when it comes to eating."

4. She Is Open About Her Sexuality

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Madison first opened up to her followers about her sexuality on TikTok in a video shared on May 25, 2020. In it she said she can be attracted to, "Girls. Boys. Trans boys. Trans girls. Nonbinary babies. It's what's on the inside, boo." During another Instagram Live she added that she feels "zero shame" about her sexuality. "It was worth it. I feel lighter. I feel happier that I can just be so open and honest,” she said about it.

5. She Treats Her Bipolar Disorder with Meditation and Crystals

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Bailey revealed to Entertainment Tonight that she was diagnosed with BPD at age 17, which she manages via meditation, crystals, and staying aware of her own triggers. “One of the main [pros] is that likes and dislikes change often, so my aesthetic changes often. My music taste changes often," she added. "I have a very broad personality, which allows me to connect with a lot of people."

1. Low-Key Beauty

Bailey says her role on Outer Banks inspired a different approach to beauty. "I wear a lot less makeup than I did before the show," she says. "That definitely changed the way I view makeup. I'm more into a natural, glowy look versus a full face. It made me more comfortable in my own skin. I feel a lot more naturally beautiful than I ever have."

2. Dreaming of Cher

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Bailey is passionate about any female-driven storylines. “Honestly, my dream role would be if they remade Burlesque. Me and Cher, oh my God,” she says. “At the end of my career, I want the list of things I haven’t done to be very small. I like so many different movies myself. I am a watcher of many genres, whether it’s Burlesque or if they did a modern black-and-white spy movie…I hope people can watch one movie that I’m in and cry and watch one movie that I’m in and laugh and then be terrified — I want to tell all of the stories.”

3. Skincare Style

Bailey is a proud face of Fenty Beauty. “My skin is usually pretty in the middle—not too oily or too dry,” she says. “For the most part, my skin stays clear, but if I’m breaking out, it’s typically either from traveling or it’s that time of the month. I usually gotta up my skincare routine when I’m traveling and always make sure to bring a variety of products with me. In general, my skin priorities are having an even tone and keeping my skin hydrated. I feel like that’s the key.”

4. Social Media Star

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Bailey has a huge following on social media, which she says is a double-edged sword. “The best part is I feel like I can interact with people at any moment,” she says. “The other day I got on Live just to talk to people and let them get to know me more. I plan on being solely an actress and I feel like that’s my platform for people to get to know who I am in my private life. I don’t mind getting personal. I’m an open book 90 percent of the time. I’d say the worst part about the following is the other 10 percent of that time, when I want privacy. It brings me a lot of anxiety at random times.”

5. SPF Every Day

Bailey’s skincare regimen is simple yet effective. “My skincare routine has definitely evolved since I started getting into it—lots of trial and error,” she says. “I’d say one of my biggest mistakes was using harsh exfoliants and using them too often. Now, I use way gentler products overall. Another thing is that I, like a lot of other people, underestimated the importance of applying sunscreen daily. I do [apply it daily] now.”

Madison Bailey is celebrating Pride Month in her swimsuit! The Outer Banks star took to social media for a colorful post. “Happy pride month :)” she captioned the series of snaps, including one of herself showing off her fabulous figure in a swimsuit top. How does the young star keep himself fit? Read on to see 5 ways Madison Bailey 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. Ride Horses

Madison loves to ride horses. She recently celebrated her birthday by going for a ride with friends. “A good old fashioned North Carolina birthday,” she captioned the image. “Riding a horse for 45 minutes at a walk, trot and canter can burn up to 200 calories,” Dr. Dennis Sigler, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horse specialist and professor in the department of animal science at Texas A&M University in College Station, explains. “If you do something a bit more strenuous such as cutting or reining, that can come out to nearly seven calories per minute for the entire length of the riding period,” adds the American Heart Association.

2. Exercise Outdoors

Madison is a big fan of outdoor workouts. “Missing my LA hikes,” she captioned a photo of one of her sweat sessions. “Do one thing a day that makes you proud of yourself. 3.5 miles and 500 stairs will suffice for today,” she captioned another Instagram post.

3. Hit the Gym and Strength Train

If you want a fit figure like Madison, hit the gym. The actress likes to strength train and is a big fan of the workout buddy system. Who does she train with? One of her workout pal’s is her “pogue” costar Jonathan Davis. “I miss my workout buddies,” she captioned this snap.

4. Be Open About Your Sexuality

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Madison is incredibly transparent about her sexuality. She first opened up about it in a 2020 TikTok. “In it she said she can be attracted to, "Girls. Boys. Trans boys. Trans girls. Nonbinary babies. It's what's on the inside, boo." She feels "zero shame" about her sexuality, she revealed in another video, adding that sharing her truth took a weight off her. "It was worth it. I feel lighter. I feel happier that I can just be so open and honest,” she said about it.

5. Meditate

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Bailey was diagnosed with BPD at age 17, which she manages via meditation, crystals, and staying aware of her own triggers she told Entertainment Tonight. “One of the main [pros] is that likes and dislikes change often, so my aesthetic changes often. My music taste changes often," she added. "I have a very broad personality, which allows me to connect with a lot of people."