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Madison LeCroy in Bathing Suit Has a Happy 4th

Here are 5 ways the Southern Charm beauty stays fit.

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Madison LeCroy spent her 4th of July in a patriotic swimsuit. The Southern Charm beauty showed off her famously fit figure in a red and white gingham bathing suit this week while hosting a holiday celebration. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Madison LeCroy stays in shape and the photos that prove they work


1. She Has a Trainer and Nutritionist

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Madison trains with Gunnar Moldrik, following his Gunnarmade program. “Him and his girlfriend are great. They help me with meal plans and stuff like that just to keep me on track because they know that I’ve worked hard," she told Bravo Insider. "I would say he’s more of an accountability coach, which I appreciate 'cause sometimes I can get into the work mode and mom mode and put the health on the back burner."

2. She Drinks Celery Juice

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Madison starts her day on a green note. "I always try to do some kind of juice in the morning. I do celery juice for skin purposes. I don’t have the best skin so I try doing that," she told Bravo Insider.

3. She Does Cleanses

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Madison does healthy cleanses. For example, one 30-day eating and drinking plan that she did eliminated alcohol as well as "artificial" carbs and sugar. "I just started to feel really bad," she said about why she was inspired. "I just said, 'This has got to stop, so I’m gonna make these foods and I’m gonna eat this kale salad and eat grilled chicken and broccoli four days a week, or whatever it was, and no alcohol for 14 days.' That kind of thing was very tough," she added to Bravo.

4. She Works Out Four Days a Week

"I try to work out at least four days a week, sometimes it’s three days. It’s all generally mental health for me, I crave it. I definitely feel that it makes me a little bit less on edge," she told Bravo. She also takes lots of walks. “Once I put on my headphones, my walk becomes a music video,” she captioned a photo in June 2023.

5. She Enjoys Group Fitness

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Madison sweats at HYLO, "a really cool gym here in Charleston." She enjoys group classes because she's "very competitive," she told Bravo. "I love working out with other people, all ages, all sizes, because when the girl beside me is giving me a run for my money, you know I’m running fast," she said. "I’m like, 'OK, girl. Let’s go.'"

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Madison LeCroy in Bathing Suit Has a Happy 4th

Here are 5 ways the Southern Charm beauty stays fit.

2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
FACT CHECKED BY Alberto Plaza
Evidence-Based

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy.

Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

Madison LeCroy spent her 4th of July in a patriotic swimsuit. The Southern Charm beauty showed off her famously fit figure in a red and white gingham bathing suit this week while hosting a holiday celebration. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Madison LeCroy stays in shape and the photos that prove they work


1. She Has a Trainer and Nutritionist

2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue LaunchMichael Loccisano/Getty Images

Madison trains with Gunnar Moldrik, following his Gunnarmade program. “Him and his girlfriend are great. They help me with meal plans and stuff like that just to keep me on track because they know that I’ve worked hard," she told Bravo Insider. "I would say he’s more of an accountability coach, which I appreciate 'cause sometimes I can get into the work mode and mom mode and put the health on the back burner."

2. She Drinks Celery Juice

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Madison starts her day on a green note. "I always try to do some kind of juice in the morning. I do celery juice for skin purposes. I don’t have the best skin so I try doing that," she told Bravo Insider.

3. She Does Cleanses

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Madison does healthy cleanses. For example, one 30-day eating and drinking plan that she did eliminated alcohol as well as "artificial" carbs and sugar. "I just started to feel really bad," she said about why she was inspired. "I just said, 'This has got to stop, so I’m gonna make these foods and I’m gonna eat this kale salad and eat grilled chicken and broccoli four days a week, or whatever it was, and no alcohol for 14 days.' That kind of thing was very tough," she added to Bravo.

4. She Works Out Four Days a Week

"I try to work out at least four days a week, sometimes it’s three days. It’s all generally mental health for me, I crave it. I definitely feel that it makes me a little bit less on edge," she told Bravo. She also takes lots of walks. “Once I put on my headphones, my walk becomes a music video,” she captioned a photo in June 2023.

5. She Enjoys Group Fitness

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Madison sweats at HYLO, "a really cool gym here in Charleston." She enjoys group classes because she's "very competitive," she told Bravo. "I love working out with other people, all ages, all sizes, because when the girl beside me is giving me a run for my money, you know I’m running fast," she said. "I’m like, 'OK, girl. Let’s go.'"

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Madison LeCroy in Bathing Suit Reads Self-Help Book

The reality TV star uploaded a new video to her Instagram story.

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Madison LeCroy is getting out of the cold weather, and enjoying January like it’s mid-July! The reality star and entrepreneur just posted a new video to her Instagram story, where she posed in a pink and orange floral bathing suit and sunglasses. In it, she discussed a book called Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker. “I definitely recommend the book,” she said. “I think that it’s pretty validating, with all the reasons why I feel like I shouldn’t be drinking—and it’s really relatable.” LeCroy’s toned body was on full display for her followers. Read on to see 5 ways Madison LeCroy 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 Snowboards

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For New Year’s Eve, LeCroy and her family spent time at a mountain resort in snowy Park City, Utah. And she revealed that she and her son did some snowboarding while there. LeCroy posted this reel on Instagram of herself snowboarding, captioning it “Sometimes you need to adjust your altitude.”

2. She Loves Fitness Classes

LeCroy tells BravoTV.com that she loves going to fitness classes and working out with others. "I love working out with other people, all ages, all sizes, because when the girl beside me is giving me a run for my money, you know I’m running fast," she said. "I’m like, 'OK, girl. Let’s go.'"

3. She Works Out To Benefit Her Mental Health

LeCroy tells BravoTV.com that she actually enjoys and looks forward to working out, and that it has helped with her mental state. “It’s all generally mental health for me, I crave it. I definitely feel that it makes me a little bit less on edge.”

4. She Isn’t Afraid To Admit She’s Had Work Done

Last year, LeCroy shared a revealing Instagram post, where she opened up about her insecurities with her body over the years. She also revealed that she had gotten plastic surgery done to help herself feel more confident. “Recently I was introduced to Dr. Patrick O’Neill and he gave me my confidence back and transformed the parts of my body that I was most self-conscious about,” she wrote. She also encouraged her followers to get plastic surgery if they wanted to, and not judge others for doing so. “Women should never be shamed for doing anything that makes themselves more confident or love themselves more. If it makes you feel better about yourself, do it! If your sister, mother, daughter or friend is considering doing something to boost their confidence and self-worth, then support them!”

5. She Hits The Beach

LeCroy lives in gorgeous Charleston, South Carolina, home to stunning sights and beaches. And she makes sure to take advantage of the beaches at home, or the ones when she travels. LeCroy spends a lot of time at the beach, and has posted several stunning photos on Instagram.

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Madison LeCroy is best known as a cast member on the hit Bravo series, Southern Charm. LeCroy also has a strong following on social media. Recently, she decided to do a cold plunge, and documented her experience on her Instagram stories. In them, she is seen wearing a blue swimsuit in the water. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Madison LeCroy 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 Gets Skincare Help

LeCroy has amazing skin, and she needs to take care of it. She shared her secrets to New Beauty. LeCroy says that she struggles with rosacea and sees a professional to help her with this. “I go to a place here in Charleston called Ella Ora and see Kristen Joy VanGuilder who people come from all over to see, I’m lucky to get an appointment. She has me on MBR products, it’s a German brand. I have suffered with rosacea recently and she has me on all these calming products. I’ve had to chill out on my workouts and the red wine unfortunately because of it, but I do use all the MBR products religiously.”

2. She Removes Her Makeup

Being on TV, LeCroy has to wear a lot of makeup, and she makes sure to get it all off. She shared her tips to New Beauty, “I wash my face at night with the cleanser ($98) and do my healing mask ($330) and wake up to no texture and just radiant skin, which is hard when you are wearing like all this T.V. makeup, and it can get a little congested. I always follow up with the EltaMD Light Tinted Susncreen ($35).”

3. She Gets Facials

LeCroy tells New Beauty that she likes to have facials done. “Let me tell you the one facial that I just did because it’s recent, but it was to help with rosacea. Ella Ora hooked me up with a DyeVL laser treatment. It wasn’t painful and I didn’t have any downtime, so I didn’t look crazy for days or anything like that. It just smooths out the skin and is good for rosacea. I’ve been doing that and then just your signature facials.”

4. She Does Quick Workouts

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LeCroy shares a lot of her favorite exercises on Instagram. She usually shares workouts that her trainer, Gunnar Made, assigns her. Since she has a busy schedule, she likes to do quick workouts at home. In this video she posted, LeCroy is seen jumping rope, using hand weights, doing squat jumps, and burpees, among others. She captioned the post, “Less than 24 hours!! I hope you guys join us @gunnar_made here’s a little 20 min workout to see if you like it.”

5. She Swims

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LeCroy loves to go to the beach or the pool. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself in the water. LeCroy likes to swim to stay in shape. She shared this video of herself at her bachelorette party. In it, LeCroy and her friends jump off of a boat into the ocean. She captioned the post, “One bride and 4 hype girls.”

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Madison LeCroy is no stranger to posting photos of her fit figure, especially if they involve her wearing a swimsuit. The Southern Charm star just posted a new one to her Instagram story. In it, LeCroy lounged on a chair while wearing a white bathing suit, accompanied by Bob Marley’s “Is This Love” playing in the background. (In a second pic, she’s also maxing and relaxing.) How does she stay so in shape? Read on to see 5 ways Madison LeCroy 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 Went Plant-Based

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LeCroy is open about her wellness and diets. In 2020, she revealed on her Instagram stories that she had started adapting a plant-based diet, and that she’s seeing results. “I started this detox (plant based diet) at 128.7 and four days later, I’m 125.6,” she shared. “Most importantly, the body fat is down.” Among our favorites, in terms of their vitamins and fiber, are artichokes, asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage (all kinds), carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, garlic, green beans, greens such as spinach, chard, collard or kale, leeks, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, peppers, radishes, rutabagas, shallots, squash, tomatoes and turnips.

2. She Works With A Trainer

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LeCroy works with personal trainer Gunnar Made, to help her stay in shape. She has posted several videos and reels on Instagram of herself working out with Made. In this reel, LeCroy is seen doing several different workouts, including squats, and using a stair climber. She captioned the reel, “I push my limit when I’m with you. @gunnarmade.”

3. She Has A Home Gym

While LeCroy does like to hit the gym, she doesn’t always have to leave her house to do so. She has a home gym, and has posted videos of herself doing different workouts while she’s there. LeCroy posted this series of photos and videos on Instagram of herself doing deadlifts with a barbell, using the elliptical, and doing hanging crunches. She captioned the post, “Girl, do it for you!” "Dumbbells come in various weights and designs. Choose weights that offer a little challenge and keep them handy. You could curl your way through a commercial break while watching television, or use first thing in the morning," says the Mayo Clinic. "Using resistance bands can improve your strength and muscle tone. They are lightweight, take up little space, and can easily travel with you for work or vacation."

4. She Circuit Trains

LeCroy revealed on this Instagram video that she loves to circuit train, at any time. Even when she has just finished up a cardio workout or a run. LeCroy posted this video on Instagram of herself doing a circuit after a run. In the video, she is seen jumping rope, doing squats, and mountain climbers. "The more vigorously you exercise, the more calories you'll burn — even if you increase intensity for just a few minutes at a time," says the Mayo Clinic. "Interval training enables you to complete an effective workout in less time than a standard cardiovascular workout. For example, you might complete a workout in about 15 to 20 minutes or less instead of 40 minutes."

5. She Works Out Her Lower Body

LeCroy says that she doesn’t skip leg day. She showed off her go-to lower body workout in this Instagram video. In the video, LeCroy is seen doing side walks, lunge walks, and donkey kicks, all with a resistance band. Our legs and backside contain some of the largest muscles in our body. As a result, they store—and burn—the most glycogen. An exercise routine that brings these large muscles into play will burn off larger amounts of glycogen, and cause a greater reduction in fat stores, than a routine in which you’re working your arms or chest, for example.

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Madison LeCroy is showing off her pre-plastic surgery body in a swimsuit. The Southern Charm star, who underwent a “full mommy makeover” in 2021 shared a photo of her body in a bathing suit and a message for her haters. “PSA haters. This was body before mommy makeover so kiss my tight a**,” she captioned her Instagram Story. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Madison LeCroy 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 Transformed Her Body in 6 Weeks

Madison maintains she transformed her body from skinny to strong in just 6 weeks with the help of GunnarMade. Her Madmade workout program is available for $60, and all the exercises can be done at home. The workout primarily involves AMRAP – or as many reps as possible – using dumbbells, bands, a jump rope, and mat.

2. She Fuels Up with Protein in the Morning

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In one of Madison’s Instagram stories she shared her usual breakfast. One boiled egg, half a tomato, detox tea with lemon, and an Atkins iced coffee protein shake.

3. She Eats Meat

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Madison is a carnivore. However, she opts for smaller pieces of meat paired with veggies and carbs. For lunch or dinner she might eat some whole grains, like brown rice mixed with quinoa, roasted broccoli, and a small piece of steak.

4. She Is All for Plastic Surgery

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Madison isn’t secretive about her love for plastic surgery. The reality star has gone under the knife more than once. When asked about “tips for a good bod like yours” in an Instagram Q&A, one of her answers was “Surgeon” tagging her own, Patrick J. O’Neil in Charleston, South Carolina. “I wanted to open up the conversation, because I feel like people think that [plastic surgery] is such an easy way out,” she told Bravo in 2021. “But the thing was, I put in so much work. I worked out, I ate well, and there were things that I just could not change. And that is because I had a ten pound baby, and every mother knows that things are very different after that.”

5. She Did a Soup Cleanse

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Last year Madison did the Prolon soup cleanse. She detailed the eating plan on her Instagram Stories. She would make soup from powdered mixes, eating them with crackers. After six days, she lost six pounds total, recommending the diet to her followers. “I don’t feel bloated,” she said in one of the videos.

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Rayna Vallandingham Shares "Dojang Diaries"

Learn how actress Rayna Vallandingham maintains her washboard abs with martial arts, strength training, and flexibility exercises.

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Rayna Vallandingham is flashing her washboard abs – in a two-piece exercise set from Alo. In a new social media post the actress flaunts her impressive midsection during a workout at the gym. “dojang diaries,” she captioned the series of snaps. “Magnific! Very very beautiful,” commented one of her followers. “♥️More like diaries of a hottie♥️” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are her top lifestyle tips.

Be Consistent

Consistency – at the gym and the martial arts studio – is the key to success. "It is a way of life," Rayna says. "It's not only teaching your body movements and being in synchronicity with your body, but also just like the mental aspect of it."

Fight Your Way to a Hot Body

Rayna is a big fan of martial arts. She has been doing taekwondo since she was 2, earning her first black belt at 6. "In the very beginning, my parents put me in the sport because I was just really shy, and I think they could tell that I needed something," says Vallandingham, who lives and trains in Los Angeles. "Immediately, I just loved it. I felt at home, and every single day, instead of watching Dora, I wanted to go to the dojo,” she told Well + Good. Studies confirm that the practice helps with balance, cognitive function, psychological health, weight loss, and physical fitness.

Work on Strength and Flexibility

Rayna recommends prioritizing strength, flexibility, and power. "Of the three, I think strength and flexibility are the top two," Vallandingham says. "We used to have people stand on my legs and force my knees to come down in butterfly stretch," she says. "I have permanent damage to my body—I have tendonitis [because of this]."

Lift Weights

If you want a strong, lean body like Vallandingham, you must lift for it. The star strength trains, focusing on supersets, doing two moves back-to-back that target the same muscle groups to double down on their gains. One of her favorite exercises is a goblet squat. She stands with her feet shoulder-width apart, folded forward until she can slide her palms underneath her soles (you could also hold your ankles or calves), then bends her knees, lowering her butt toward the floor while lifting her chest, coming into a deep squat. She'll bend and extend her legs several times in this position. Then, it's on to the main event, holding a weight in her hands while bending down into a deep squat. "I love utilizing a Bosu ball—they're pretty much in every single gym," she adds.

Stretch

Rayna never skips stretching. She starts by by lying on the floor with her legs up the wall and then allowing them to open out into a side split. "I let gravity do its work because that's my body telling me, okay, this is where we're at," she says. "My hips are opening on their own, and I'm not having to force anything." “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

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Charli Hawkins is "Training in a Winter Wonderland"

Learn about her fitness routine, mindfulness practices, and positive attitude.

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Charli Hawkins is training in the snow – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the Olympian shows off her fantastic figure – including her flat abs – in an exercise set while enjoying the winter weather. “TRAINING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND! ❄️🥶❤️✨Gearing up in this altitude for the LONDON MARATHON this April! I’m so excited to see what my mind and body can make happen! To my marathon runners: it’s your time to shine, PLEASE tell me ALL of your tips, all of your advice, and for all of you who understand what I’m about to attempt, please send your words of encouragement 😂 Also feel free to try to talk me out of this as well thanks👍 We are on the training countdown. Turning a sprinter, jumper, and thrower into a long distance runner 🫣🙌 What do you think my time will be?” 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.

Minfulness and Meditation

Charli practices mindfulness. Before going for a run, she says words of intention. “I am willing. I am grateful. I surrender,” she revealed during an interview with San Diego Magazine. Meditation:

“When you meditate, you may clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress,” says the Mayo Clinic. Benefits include:

  • Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
  • Building skills to manage your stress
  • Increasing self-awareness
  • Focusing on the present
  • Reducing negative emotions
  • Increasing imagination and creativity
  • Increasing patience and tolerance
  • Lowering resting heart rate
  • Lowering resting blood pressure
  • Improving sleep quality

Stretching

She also makes sure to stretch. “If you ever can think of some dynamic stretches: F.A.S.T. ✨🙌 My left hip and right QLs have been SO tight lately so I’m on a journey of getting them right! What’s bugging you at the moment???” she captioned a post. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

Here Is The Right Way To Run

During her interview with San Diego, Charli explained how you should be running. “Remember, the sole of the foot is showing right in front of us,” she said, doing a type of high-knee movement. “To do this, you’re over exaggerating your running form while standing still. Raise your knee up, point your toes to the clouds (forming an A), and then pedal the sole of your foot forward before striking your knee down. It’s more complicated than it sounds after 30-plus years of moving a certain way,” the writer explained.

Positive Attitude

In a recent post Charli revealed things she learned about positivity. “Patience is easier when it isn’t required,” she said. “The people around you are BLESSINGS (which I feel like I already understood but sometimes it’s nice to have it emphasized).” Also, “We are up, we are down, but trusting the process sometimes means knowing that it’s all good even when it’s not the best” and “Making a plan is the best option for everything. It’s ok if the plan doesn’t go perfect, but just willy-nilly-ing it is not the best option when you want to get things done.”

Never Giving Up

Charli refuses to give up. “Understand what you want first, and then go for it. Then keep going for it all the time, and, eventually, you’ll get it,” she said during her interview.

Beauty

Giulia Arena Swears By These 5 Habits For Her Beach Body


Discover how Giulia Arena stays healthy and active during her trip to the Maldives.

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Giulia Arena first made waves when she won the 2013 Miss Italia pageant. Since then, she’s become a successful actress, TV host, and model. Arena recently took a trip to the Maldives. She shared a set of photos on Instagram of herself at the beach. In them, Arena is seen in a white swimsuit. She captioned the post, “Native habitat.”

Biking

Giulia enjoys cycling. During her trip to the Maldives Giulia went bike riding. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

Reading

Giulia is also a fan of books. In the Maldives, she took some time to relax and read. One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years than those who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

Snorkeling

Giulia snorkels, recently discovering the “Sea Lung,” she revealed in a post. “It reaches 60cm long with a weight of almost 10kg, and represents the largest medusa of the Mediterranean. I don’t know why, but I have always experienced the charm of Jellyfish: creatures that are essentially simple and yet capable of surviving entire geological epochs floating, light and slow, between the currents. She, remains one of the most beautiful sights of this summer.” Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Coffee

Giulia is a coffee drinker. She especially likes shots of espresso. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Yoga

Giulia is a yogi. Here she is doing yoga. There are many reasons to do yoga, according to Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”