Madison Pettis in Bathing Suit Issues "Red Flag Warning"

Actress Madison Pettis is enjoying what she calls an endless vacation in Punta Mita, Mexico. Pettis, 24, shared pictures of herself wearing a stunning red bikini and matching skirt, posing against a background of herself of beautiful greenery and palm trees. “Red flag warning 🚩,” she captioned the post. “Queen,” a fan commented. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Pettis stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She’s a Dancer

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Pettis grew up dancing, and loves how it makes her feel. “Dancing was my first love before acting,” she says. “I started competitive dancing when I was four years old, but there wasn't enough time to compete once I started acting full time. A few years ago, I was missing dance and decided to get back into it. Dance makes me so happy, and the environment in my classes is so incredible and supportive. We all hype each other up. I love watching everyone perform and shine at the end of a class.”

2. Sleep and Pilates

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Pettis makes sure to get enough sleep every night for optimum health and energy. She also swears by regular Pilates sessions for physical and mental benefits. “I'm really big on getting 10 hours of sleep if it's possible,” she says. “I also do a lot of Pilates, and I feel like that's a big part of my wellness routine because I just feel so good afterward, it's like a mood booster.”

3. Beauty Secrets

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Pettis is diligent about removing makeup and nurturing her skin health. “Everything you do ends up on your face and it’s such a simple lesson that took me a while to truly understand,” she says. “Mistakes you make with your skin when you’re young can last so long, like picking at your skin, getting too much sun exposure, etc. From late nights, to wearing heavy makeup, to everyday stress, you don’t realize how all of that is affecting your skin and how it affects it as you grow up. If you take care of your skin now, you’ll thank yourself later!”

4. Down-Time Rituals

Pettis makes a point of carving out time for herself. “Every night I play some music and unwind while I take off my makeup and do my nighttime routine,” she says. The actress also makes sure to do fun things that she enjoys. “Self-care is watching a basketball game, ordering food, and drinking a glass of wine,” she says.

5. Simplified Skincare

Pettis has simplified her skincare routine, and the results speak for themselves. “My skin is really sensitive—I have combination skin, and I’m acne-prone—so I’ve always had a hard time figuring out what products are right for me,” she says. “I’ve seen some people have skincare routines that are 10 steps long, and it seems so fun, but I’ve learned less is more with my skin.”

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 Pettis is enjoying her latest vacation, taking an outdoor shower in her swimsuit! The young actress shows off her fabulous figure via her latest Instagram post, rocking a brown bathing suit as she poses for photos. “Getaway,” she captioned the series of snaps. How does the He’s All That star stay healthy, both mentally and physically? Read on to see 5 of Madison Pettis’ top health tips 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. Don’t Compare Yourself to Others

Madison, who has been acting since she was a child, keeps herself grounded by remembering that she is enough. “My mom reminds me not to compare myself to anyone else, which is great advice whether you’re a public figure or not. It’s easy to look around and wish you had what someone else has, or do what someone else is doing. But we are all on our own path! It’s important to appreciate each step in your journey,” she told Composure.

2. Trust Your Instincts

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Self-awareness is a crucial part of Madison’s approach to staying on the right track. “Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Always listen to that little voice inside your head,” she added to Composure.

3. Treat Stress Head On

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Madison explained to Teen Vogue that she has a trick for dealing with stress. “I think as a kid, you just have no idea what's at stake, you have no idea the pressure that's on you. You really don't understand what's going on. So everything was just like a blind optimism,” she said. “Now if I feel stressed, or feel a lot of pressure, feel like everything's weighing on me heavily, I try to get back into my inner child who always did it for the fun of everything, and just was ready to entertain and do what made her happy without thinking of what's at stake. That's when I feel most comfortable and can find that confidence again.”

4. Dance

Want a fit figure like Madison? Try dancing. She regularly takes dancing, including one that requires her to wear high heels as she gets down and shows off her hip-hop moves. In an Instagram Q&A she revealed that she “made it a resolution” to take classes, calling it “the best thing ever.” “I have so much fun in class,” she added.

5. Do Pilates

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“I do a lot of pilates. Working out while you lay down is lit,” Madison revealed during an Instagram Q&A. She takes classes on both the mat and reformer, adding that during quarantine she would do videos of mat workouts paired with 10 minutes of abs and booty band exercises.

Madison Pettis channeled her inner bohemian at Coachella. The He’s All That star is one of the many celebrities who hit the music festival over the weekend, also attending the Revolve Festival. “Souled out,” she captioned a series of Instagram images taken at the bash, showing off her phenomenal figure in a crocheted swimsuit top. How does the 23-year-old maintain her physique and stay healthy and happy? Read on to see 5 ways Madison Pettis 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 Doesn’t Compare Herself to Others

Madison has a healthy approach to staying grounded in the public eye. “My mom reminds me not to compare myself to anyone else, which is great advice whether you’re a public figure or not. It’s easy to look around and wish you had what someone else has, or do what someone else is doing. But we are all on our own path! It’s important to appreciate each step in your journey,” she told Composure.

2. She Trusts Her Instincts

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Madison also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness. “Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Always listen to that little voice inside your head,” she added to Composure.

3. She Tries to Connect with Her “Inner Child”

Madison explained to Teen Vogue how she deals with stress. “I think as a kid, you just have no idea what's at stake, you have no idea the pressure that's on you,” Madison explains. “You really don't understand what's going on. So everything was just like a blind optimism. Now if I feel stressed, or feel a lot of pressure, feel like everything's weighing on me heavily, I try to get back into my inner child who always did it for the fun of everything, and just was ready to entertain and do what made her happy without thinking of what's at stake. That's when I feel most comfortable and can find that confidence again.”

4. She Dances…In Heels

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Madison stays fit with the help of dance classes. She even takes a dance class that requires her to wear high heels as she gets down and shows off her hip-hop moves. The actress revealed in an Instagram Q&A that she “made it a resolution” to take classes, calling it “the best thing ever.” “I have so much fun in class,” she added.

5. She Does Pilates

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“I do a lot of pilates. Working out while you lay down is lit,” Madison revealed during an Instagram Q&A. In another one, she added that she does pilates on both the mat and reformer, adding that during quarantine she would do videos of mat workouts paired with 10 minutes of abs and booty band exercises.