Madison Bailey in Bathing Suit is a “Surfer Girl”

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."