Madison LeCroy in Bathing Suit Takes a "Cold Plunge"

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.”

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.

Reality star Madison LeCroy is catchign some rays and sharing the love with us. LeCroy just shared some new bathing suit snaps to her Instagram story. In one, she wore a pale pink and white checkered bikini, showing off her body. 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 Keeps Her Skin Hydrated

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LeCroy has gorgeous skin, and she takes good care of it. She revealed her favorite products and secrets to Us Weekly. LeCroy says that she makes sure to keep her skin hydrated all the time. ​​"I keep [my skin] hydrated because when you put makeup on and it looks dehydrated, everything looks bad. I mean, I think this is definitely the trick to having good makeup, is a fresh face."

2. She Uses Lip Masks

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LeCroy tells Us Weekly that she likes to go to sleep with a lip mask on. "If there's going to be one product that I'm going to sit here and tell you that you have to buy, it's Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask,” she revealed. “I use this all the time and I kind of go ham on it. I also use it after I put lip liner on too sometimes. When I wake up, I still feel like I have Chapstick on."

3. She Embraces Her Plastic Surgery

LeCroy is open about her plastic surgery treatments. In this revealing Instagram post, she opens up about her reasons for getting them done. “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. 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!”

4. She Went On A One-Month Cleanse

Last January, LeCroy, like many, decided to start the year off healthy. Unlike many, she actually followed through. LeCroy revealed on her Instagram story that she was on a new cleanse for the month/ “Day one. No alcohol, no carbs, no sugar. 29 days to go.” LeCroy also cleaned out her fridge, and shared a photo of it empty on her story, captioning it. “Starting from scratch.” She shared a new photo of her fridge full of fruits, veggies, eggs, and water.

5. She Snowboards

LeCroy might live in sunny South Carolina, but she loves to spend time in the snow. One thing she loves to do is snowboard. LeCroy posted this reel on Instagram of herself on the slopes. She captioned the post, “Sometimes you need to adjust your altitude.”

Madison LeCroy is shaping up in 2024 – in her workout gear. In a new social media post, the Southern Charm star shows off her washboard abs in bike shorts and a sports bra while revealing her workout and self-care routine. “A little glimpse into my at home workout! If you don’t follow me on tik tok come follow me for my workouts!” she wrote in the caption. “I'm over eating healthy and working out every day. But we're going to keep going. We're going to be strong, we're going to be healthy. That's the main key for all of this,” she adds in the video. Here is everything you need to know about her plan to shape up.

1. Running

Madison starts her workout with a vigorous run on the treadmill. She starts by running sideways and then spends a lot of time running at a fast speed. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

2. Ab Work

Next, Madison moves on to an intense ab workout. A few of the moves she does to strengthen her midsection are crunches and side planks. Doing exercises like crunches and planks are great for building muscle in your abs. However, if your goal is to flatten your abs, you will have to change your diet. “Abs are made in the kitchen,” is a regular quote given by fitness pros.

3. Sauna

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“Then we are going to move on to the sauna for 45 minutes at 175 degrees,” Madison says. “A little touch of hell. I say, it's really good for you. So that's what this year is about.” Should you take a dry sauna? While some claim the health benefits of saunas are plentiful, including detoxification, increased metabolism, weight loss, increased blood circulation, pain reduction, antiaging, skin rejuvenation, improved cardiovascular function, improved immune function, improved sleep, stress management, and relaxation, there isn’t a lot of research backing up the claims.

4. Cold Plunge

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Next up for Madison? “Move down to the cold plunge for three minutes at around 42 degrees,” she says. There is limited research supporting the benefits of cold plunges, which may include easing sore muscles, bringing body temperature down, increased focus, improved sleep, and decreased inflammation, per the Cleveland Clinic. However, a 2021 study found that cold water immersion therapy promotes basic post-sport recovery.

5. AMPAP

Madison maintains she transformed her body from skinny to strong in just 6 weeks with the help of GunnarMade. One of the techniques she relies on? AMRAP – or as many reps as possible – using dumbbells, bands, a jump rope, and mat. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

If you’re addicted to Bravo and reality TV, chances are you know Madison LeCroy from Southern Charm. She made her debut on the show because of her relationship at the time with Austen Kroll, and has since made a name for herself. Reality stardom aside, many of her fans and followers have noticed her challenging and effective workouts, making her a fitness guru on social media. What are some of her go-to health and wellness secrets? We did a little digging to find out.

1. She makes time for the gym

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LeCroy loves to workout and always makes time for it. "I work out with a guy named Gunnar, who has been a friend of mine for so long," she said. "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 explained to Bravo. "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 loves a cold plunge

LeCroy loves a good cold plunge, sitting in 42-degree water for about three minutes. According to the Mayo Clinic, “research indicates that icy water may have a positive effect on recovery after exercise by reducing inflammation and soreness. It also may help build resiliency, restore balance to the nervous system and improve cognitive function and mood.”

3. She dresses for the occasion

LeCroy fills her closet with fun athletic wear, and cute gym clothes. "You've got to look at my gym closet. This is all gym clothes — it's a problem. I wasn't kidding when I said I had over 100 pairs of workout leggings, sneakers,” she said to Bravo. It makes working out fun if you’re a fashionista.

4. She has a home gym

If LeCroy can’t make it to the gym, that’s not a problem. She has an epic home gym set up. “OK, we’re getting into a workout,” she said. “It’s that first week of January where you’re like, ‘Alright, I’m over this. I’m over dry January. I’m over eating healthy and working out every day.’ But we’re gonna keep going, we’re gonna be strong, we’re gonna be healthy. That’s the main key for all of this.”

5. She turns up the heat

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LeCroy not only enjoys working out, but other health regimens as well, including her home sauna which she oftentimes will crank up to 175°F and chill in there (or bake, I suppose) for a whopping 45 minutes. “A little touch of hell,” she said. “They say it’s really good for you, so… that’s what this year’s all about.”