Madison Bailey in Bathing Suit is "Back in the City"

Madison Bailey, star of the Netflix hit Outer Banks, is back in Charleston, South Carolina, where they film the show. “Back in the city 🌴,” she captioned a series of photos, including a swimsuit pose. The actress—who is from the South, in Kernersville, North Carolina—has been open about both her health struggles and her triumphs. How does she stay so 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. She Surfs

Madison has posted photos of her with surfboards, and called herself a “surfer girl.” One study of surfing found: “The results showed increased cardiovascular and muscular fitness related to surfing, improvement in the mental-wellbeing of ‘at risk’ young adults and veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), significant health benefits for individuals with disabilities, and more positive mood from outdoor vs. indoor exercise.”

2. She Hikes

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Madison hikes when in Los Angeles. One recent study showed that time in nature can be great for your brain: “Spending prolonged time in nature may alter neural signatures that relate to the tendency to focus on internal thoughts and increase awareness of the external environment, but fluctuations in neuroelectric signals could be indicative of other potential neural processes. In any event, this research shows evidence that prolonged environmental exposures uniquely influence neuroelectric power during rest.”

3. She is Pansexual

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Madison is pansexual. “I've been out since I was 18,” she told Glamour. “The show came out. And then I felt like I had to do some type of coming out, even though it was public knowledge to my friends and my 2,000 followers I had before. But then I was like, I should probably tell all these millions of people how I'm feeling.”

4. She Has Borderline Personality Disorder

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“I think my personality disorder affects what I eat for breakfast and when I go to sleep, it affects absolutely everything I do. And I think being pan and having a personality disorder, I have definitely figured out where I fall into all of that because my personality disorder—basically I have a very broad personality. I have a lot of identity crises. I just didn't know what part of it was my sexuality and which part of it was me just feeling different that day,” she told Glamour.

5. Live Authentically, She Advises

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Don't let anybody pressure you to say you are something or you aren't something, don't let anyone tell you you're making a rash decision or why are you making this decision now?Just don't really let anybody interfere with how you're feeling. It is a self-discovery it is a self exploration that you have to do by yourself. Just try not to be scared. That's so much easier said than done, but just try to find a lot of comfort in knowing that you are on your own path to live your own life and you need to make the decisions that are best for you to be happy, to feel like you’re living authentically. There are too many people faking it,” she told Glamour.

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."

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."