Maggie Q in Bathing Suit "Benefits Our Planet"

How I Met Your Mother star Morena Baccarin spent September chasing the sun at the gorgeous St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico. Baccarin, 44, shared a selfie where she’s posing in a swimsuit by a beautiful pool, against a background of palm trees and blue skies. “Thank you @stregiskanairesort for the amazing stay. The only [part] I didn’t like was leaving,” she captioned the post. “Have a lovely vacation amazing Morena!” a fan commented. Baccarin works hard while raising her family—here’s what her health and beauty routine looks like.

1. She Loves To Swim

Baccarin is a big fan of swimming and Pilates. “I love swimming laps,” she says. “That’s my main go-to for exercise. I’ll go to the YMCA and swim whenever I can. Sometimes that takes a little more time than I have, so walking or running somewhere—as opposed to taking a quick Uber—is always a really good alternative if you don’t mind showing up sweaty or in leggings. I also love Pilates, and I do a combo of that and training with a personal trainer when I have time. Lately, it’s just been a very sporadic mix!”

2. Beauty Experiments

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Baccarin loves to experiment with makeup. “I love trying beauty products,” she says. “I’m always very curious about them. When I do photo shoots or glam for an event, I’m always asking my makeup artist ‘What’s that?’ I’m into a few things at the moment: My facialist Joanna Czech has a new line that just came out and it is phenomenal. I’m very much into her cream, specifically. I love it because it’s a one-stop shop. I wash my face, I put that on, and I’m done.”

3. Skincare First

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Baccarin is diligent about keeping her skin clean and healthy. “I have to wash my makeup off,” she says. “That has to come off, all that heavy stuff, whether you put on a lot or a little. I don’t feel good until I’ve completely scrubbed my face, and I have to use makeup remover and facial wash. I like something that is soapy, not oily—I don’t like that texture, and it’s something that I feel like I have to put all over my face, including my eyes. I just scrub it all and splash water on it, and all of it comes off at once. When I’m in a pinch, Koh Gen Do has this Cleansing Spa Water, which is a makeup remover and face refresher that does remove everything really quickly. So if it’s 3 in the morning and I’ve just gotten off work, I wipe the makeup off in my van and moisturize when I get home.”

4. Self-Care Needs

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Baccarin’s ideal self-care is going to a retreat. “I find it frustrating when I’m in the city and I go to the Baccarat Hotel, an amazing spa,” she says. “I go there, I spend 3-4 hours, I get a massage, I get a facial, whatever it is, and I come home and I feel like all of the effects fade so quickly the minute I walk through the door. [Laughs.] So my ideal spa would be a retreat in Arizona or wine country where I can luxuriate in the spa and then go to my hotel room, lay in bed, and watch a movie.”

5. Staying Down-To-Earth

Baccarin says her family keeps her grounded. “Kids show you quickly what life is all about,” she says. “It’s been great for me. I had my first kid in my 30s, and now I have had my third, and it all comes back to them. Watching these little people mature, grow, learn, and looking at the world through their eyes is so magical. It puts everything into perspective. When you are at work and you are feeling glamorous and then you come home and you instantly have throw up on you, you are changing a diaper, or there is screaming happening and you are trying to get everyone to sleep (laughs). They have a way of keeping you real.”

Maggie Q is happy and healthy in her bathing suit. In a new social media post the actress flaunts her super fit figure in a bright yellow bikini as she frolics on the beach. “Happy Place. 🌊🐬🐳,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps and videos. “😍😍 I almost have a heart attack 😍😍,” one of her followers commented. “Beautiful as usual!!!😍😍” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here are some of the healthy habits she reveals in her recent post.

1. Coffee

In the first photo, Maggie holds a coffee as she stands on the beach. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “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.

2. Walking Her Dogs

As can be evidenced from her post, Maggie is a dog lover. You can always find her taking her beloved pooches on walks. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

3. Swimming

Maggie is a swimmer. In a video in her post, she swims in the ocean. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

4. Fresh Veggies

Maggie maintains a healthy diet. She tries to eat as many veggies as possible, including various types of greens like kale and spinach, broccoli, cucumbers, carrots, and tomatoes. “I don’t [call myself vegan], because it has become a weird, negative term and people feel very judged by it,” Maggie told The Beet. “So I like plant-based better because it’s friendlier: It’s inclusive. You can’t judge people. They have to be where they’re at, and you have to accept them for where they are.”

5. Probiotics

Maggie, who has “struggled” with gut health, takes probiotics. "Whatever brought that on, I couldn’t say, but breaking down foods has been a challenge for me even before I knew what that challenge was,” she told Thrive magazine.

Elizabeth Hurley in a bathing suit just said: “All hail swimsuit season ❤️.” Can you blame her? The actress and icon has her own swimsuit line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach. “😍😍😍😍 good afternoon Elizabeth,” commented makeup artist Sandy Linter. “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,” commented Westworld star Thandiwe Newton. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Elizabeth Hurley 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 Recently Went to a Health Resort

After an ankle injury, Elizabeth went to the Viva Mayr Medical Health Resort by Lake Wörthersee. “I tore the ligaments in my left ankle whilst filming in the Caribbean in November. Lying on the sofa for two months, followed by a month of limping around in an air boot, meant that I basically became a slug,” she captioned some photos. “I don’t weigh myself but my jeans were objecting violently to being done up so something had to be done…Still not really able to put much pressure on my foot, meaning not much exercise, and a new movie looming, I decided to return to @vivamayrmariawoerth – a wellness spa in Austria. I’m here now and shall report back! ❤️”

2. She Ate Clean Veggies

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“I think I’m glad to be here,” Hurley captioned an image of the food at the Viva Mayr Medical Health Resort, which appeared to be some cleanly steamed broccoli and carrots and a broth. “Besides being a good source of folate, broccoli also contains phytonutrients. Broccoli is also an excellent source of vitamin C — an antioxidant that protects your body's cells from damage. It is also an excellent source of vitamin A and is linked to preserving eye health,” says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Tries to Eat Local

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Elizabeth prefers local foods when at home. "Using local foods inspires me to prepare healthy, plant-based meals. I also feel good about supporting people in our community who make their living on the land. It's a win-win,” Jennifer Nelson, RDN, LD, tells the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Prefers Housework to the Gym

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Hurley would rather work up a sweat scrubbing a mirror or raking leaves than be stuck in some windowless gym. Chores actually can count as a workout. “Housework can do double duty if you can get your heart rate up. Mowing, shoveling and gardening count too,” says the Mayo Clinic. Or walk. “Stroll around your neighborhood or through the mall. Park at the back of the parking lot. Choose the stairs.”

5. She is in the Fight to End Breast Cancer

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“When my grandmother lost her life to breast cancer in the early 90’s, nobody spoke openly about this disease. Times have changed, but people are still dying. Today, our call to help end breast cancer for all is more urgent than ever as breast cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide,” Elizabeth once wrote. “Whether you’re a patient, family or friend, thriver, doctor, or advocate, I hope you’ll join me in helping fund lifesaving breast cancer research…”

Actress Peyton List began her career in the 2007 romantic comedy, 27 Dresses. She then was hired by the Disney Channel, starring in the TV series, Jessie, and Bunk’d. But fans worldwide now know her from the Netflix series, Cobra Kai, a sequel to the popular Karate Kid films. She’s also breaking into the beauty business, recently launching her own product line, Pley Beauty. The swimsuit photo she shared today proves she is, in the words of one commenter, "so beautiful." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Peyton List stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Loves STRONG Nation

When she was cast in Cobra Kai, List naturally had to learn some martial arts, and get into shape. She tells Hello! Magazine that she turned to the STRONG-Nation program to help her prepare. "When I'm off set, I'll take STRONG Nation’s high-intensity martial arts inspired classes, specifically with their master trainer, Ai Lee Syarief, who is a worldwide karate champion,” List says. "It doesn't require weights and is a full-body workout. It helps keep me motivated and in shape on my breaks."

2. She Uses Products That Are Good For Her Skin

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List talked about the process of creating her beauty line with Teen Vogue. She says that she wanted the products to not only make your skin look good, but make it feel healthy. “I wanted to have that duality of something that has pigment but is also good for our skin. I love foundations with SPF, [products] that almost feel like two steps in one.”

3. She’s An Activist

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List has become an activist over the past few years, and has lent her voice to certain causes on Instagram. She has made posts supporting feminism, social distancing, the Black Lives Matter movement, and encouraging her followers to vote in the elections.

4. She Spends Time Outside

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One look at List’s Instagram account, and you will know that she loves to spend a lot of time outside. She has posted photos of herself going on a walk, swinging, and enjoying the scenery.

5. She Loves Yoga, Sometimes With Her Dog

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List is a fan of practicing yoga, and she sometimes has company when she’s doing so. List posted this photo of herself on Instagram in a yoga pose by the pool, with a little furry companion alongside her. She captioned the photo, “Lil workout with my foster baby Maya.”

Olivia Wilde is known for her roles in The O.C., Vinyl, and House. She’s also become known as a director, with hit films like Booksmart and Don’t Worry Darling. After a whirlwind of tabloid stories, Wilde is currently enjoying a beach vacation, and shared some stunning shots on her Instagram. In one post to her page, Wilde and a friend lounged on a hammock. In a photo to her story, Wilde posed in front of the ocean, captioning it, “Mahalo.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Olivia Wilde 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 Makes Smoothies

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In an interview with Well + Good, Wilde revealed some of her wellness secrets. She says that she likes to make smoothies for breakfast. “In my smoothies, I'm a big fan of almond butter—I've found it's a constant in my smoothies. I'll use banana, almond milk, almond butter, then some kind of green—maybe spinach or kale and blueberries. Sometimes I'll use cacao to make a yummy chocolatey thing that tastes more like a shake than a smoothie. People who do just straight green smoothies are too intense for me.

2. She Makes Time To Workout

Wilde has a busy schedule, but she always makes time to workout. She tells Well + Good that fitness is a priority for her, and she makes time to do quick exercises. “I'll work out in my house, or if I have time I'll go to a studio or a class,” she says. “But I have less and less time to do that, so it's all about finding stolen moments. In my dressing room, if I have 20 minutes before a show, I know enough routines to do my own and squeeze it in when I can.”

3. She Walks

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One thing Wilde does to stay in shape is walking. She tells CNBC that she does things throughout her day to get her steps in. “We already walk more than people in a lot of other cities. But when you have an option to walk or take a car, walk if it’s an option. I’ll take the stairs.”

4. She’s Sustainable

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Environmentalism is extremely important to Wilde. She says that she makes sure to do things that benefit the planet. “People tend to equate indulgence with something naughty,” Wilde tells Vogue. “If it’s environmentally responsible, if it is better for your health, it can’t be indulgent. I think we need to dig deep to reconstruct the cliché surrounding sustainability in beauty and allow people to understand that they can indulge in skin care and feel like they are treating themselves, even if it’s something that’s actually very good for the environment.”

5. She’s Comfortable With Herself

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Wilde tells Vogue that she is comfortable with her body. “I am someone who has had two babies, I’m in my late 30s, and I love my body now more than I ever have. I enjoy the opportunity to take care of myself. That’s what my beauty ritual is: taking care of myself and celebrating my body at this stage of my life.”