Maisie Smith in Bathing Suit Says "I Don't Do Cold"

Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith is a very busy woman—not only is she taking part in the hit dancing competition, but she is also juggling her filming schedule on UK soap EastEnders. The 21-year-old actress posted photos of herself wearing a stunning purple bathing suit, posing next to boyfriend Max George as they holiday in Cyprus. “I don’t do cold,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Smith 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 Loves Yoga

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Smith enjoys regular yoga sessions at a local studio. “More than 90% of people who come to yoga do so for physical exercise, improved health, or stress management, but for most people, their primary reason for doing yoga will change,” says Marlynn Wei MD, JD. “One study found that two-thirds of yoga students and 85% of yoga teachers have a change of heart regarding why they practice yoga—most often changing to spirituality or self-actualization, a sense of fulfilling their potential. The practice of yoga offers far more than physical postures and headstands—there is self-reflection, the practice of kindness and compassion, and continued growth and awareness of yourself and others.”

2. She Plays the Piano

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Not only does she dance and act, but Smith can sing and play the piano. “There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does,” according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. “If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. It provides a total brain workout. Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.”

3. She Has Struggled With Self-Confidence

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Growing up in the public eye has been tough on Smith, who says she struggled to speak at times. “I was on Eastenders for 13 years, which was all I can remember. I sometimes think I’m more comfortable being Tiffany than I am being Maisie,” she says. The good thing about being an actress is that I know how to look confident. In reality I have no idea what I’m doing. I’ve struggled, sort of, speaking. And I’ve had, not a stutter but I just could go blank and words wouldn’t come out and I think the more that happened, the more people would just, sort of, talk over me. I found it pretty hard and I just hated the person I was for a long time. The reason I worked so hard and pushed myself was because the one thing I can’t control is the thing I’m most scared of. I’d love to overcome these feelings of fear. I want to be this strong person that I try to be.”

4. She Trains Really Hard

Smith had to train hard to prepare for her stint on Strictly Come Dancing. “I love training,” she says. “When I found out I was going on the show I realized I needed to be as fit as I could as they knew I could dance so they would really push me. Before Strictly I was going to the gym six or seven days a week. I would spend two hours there. I put pictures of my body on social media. Because I don’t post a lot of them from the gym, people think I am naturally like that, but I have worked so hard. I didn’t want to go into this and not do well because I wasn’t strong enough.”

5. She Embraces Her Physique

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Smith has felt insecure about her body in the past, something she is learning to overcome. “The past few years I’ve been VERY insecure about my legs. I covered them up as much possible,” she says. “No matter how many people told me ‘cellulite is natural.. everyone has it..’ I still hated them. It’s taken me a while but I’m starting to accept these aspects of myself that I’ve always seen as ‘flaws’. I wore gym shorts (out of the house) for the FIRST time a couple of months ago n I was so so proud of myself 💘. I wish I could I say that I LOVE my body but I’m still working on that 😅.”

Maisie Smith, the EastEnders and Strictly star, is used to the spotlight. Her Instagram is full of stunning photos. She just shared a throwback swimsuit photo on her Instagram story. In it, Smith posed on a boat in a black and white stripe one piece. She captioned the photo, “Tb to the best holiday ever.” Read on to see 5 ways Maisie Smith 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 Works With A Trainer

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Smith opened up about her wellness to The Sun in 2017. She says that she works with a personal trainer to keep herself in shape. "Last year, I met Cecilia Harris (celebrity PT) on holiday in Spain,” she says. “We got chatting about ways I could get stronger and fitter.

2. She Encourages Others

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Smith has a lot of fans, and she wants to help them get in shape. She likes to post her workouts on Instagram to encourage them. Smith tells The Sun, “It all started with a couple of training sessions that I posted on Instagram which got hundreds of comments. It was then I realized that so many teens struggle with not only how to keep fit, but also the confidence to join in group classes sometimes!"

3. She Loves Yoga

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Smith is a big fan of yoga. She tells The Sun that it is one of her favorite ways to stay in shape. "I have always loved keeping active, especially with yoga.” Yoga is a great way to improve your flexibility and reduce stress.

4. She Weight Trains

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One thing Smith likes to do to stay in shape is lift weights. She posted this gym photo on Instagram. In it, Smith is seen doing curls with dumbbells. She captioned the post, “I’m not tensing u are.”

5. She’s More Confident

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Smith tells The Daily Star that she is a lot more confident in her life. She says that going on Strictly Come Dancing helped her do this. "Being on Strictly has really boosted my confidence. I've worked really hard the past seven weeks and I've got fitter.”

Actress Maisie Smith, best known for her long-running role on the British TV show, Eastenders, just stunned in a new bikini photo on Instagram. The former Strictly Come Dancing finalist posed in a multicolored swimsuit top, and she’s not letting the cold weather stop her, writing, “Still dressing like it’s summer coz ur girl hates the cold.” Read on to see 5 ways Maisie Smith 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 Actually Enjoys Going To The Gym

While working out and hitting the gym might seem like a chore for some, Smith admits she actually likes it. “I’ll be honest, I love going to the gym,” she told New! Magazine. “It’s my happy place where I can work on myself.” Smith also admits that the lockdown did stunt her fitness. “In lockdown it was closed and I didn't do one home workout. I just couldn't be bothered."

2. She Has Her Own Fitness Program

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Smith started her own fitness program in 2017, called Results 4 Teens, which served to help teenagers and young people learn about exercise, health, and nutrition. "It all started with a couple of training sessions that I posted on Instagram which got hundreds of comments," she told The Sun in 2017. "It was then I realised that so many teens struggle with not only how to keep fit but also the confidence to join in group classes sometimes!"

3. She Loves Yoga

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Smith told The Sun in 2017 that one of her favorite ways to workout is doing yoga. “I have always loved keeping active, especially with yoga,” she says.

4. She Works With A Personal Trainer

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Smith, like many, works with a personal trainer, and she says that her trainer has educated her on ways to stay healthy. “Last year I met Cecilia Harris (celebrity PT) on holiday in Spain and we got chatting about ways I could get stronger and fitter,” she told The Sun in 2017. Smith says that working with Harris was one of the reasons she decided to start her fitness program.

5. She Lifts Weights

According to this photo on Instagram, Smith is a fan of strength training and using weights. In the photo, Smith is seen doing curls with 10 pound hand weights. She captioned the photo, “I’m not tensing, you are.” "Your body fat percentage will increase over time if you don't do anything to replace the lean muscle you lose over time. Strength training can help you preserve and enhance your muscle mass at any age," says the Mayo Clinic.

Catherine Harding is taking the cold plunge in her swimsuit. The singer shows off her incredible figure in a bathing suit (and tolerance for ice-cold water) in one of her latest social media posts. “Breathe and try and relax,” she says in one of the Instagram Stories shared devoted to her cold therapy treatment. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Catherine Harding 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 Is Real About Her Body

Catherine doesn’t believe in pretending that her body is perfect. “I woke up today and thought I want to be a bit more real on here.. so I took these photos,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “I train almost everyday and am careful of what I eat, I’m aware this isn’t very bad or “poor me” etc but I’m just showing i have loose skin after 2 kids that is wrinkly and crepey and yes sometimes it bothers me because it isn’t the Instagram version of “perfection” I am always seeing. I am my biggest critic and can be super harsh on myself always thinking of trying to be perfect, I’ve struggled with a weight complex my whole life but As I’m getting older I’m becoming more aware that if I as a fully grown adult woman can be so impacted by the Instagram version of perfection how will our young daughters be ? What pressure will they feel? I think it’s important to not let the idea of perfection be confused with being the best version of yourself. I’ve personally struggled with this a lot but am learning to accept myself more. I grew two beautiful children inside that stomach and yes it’s crepey and wrinkled when I squash it together 😂 but so what? It’s real life ✌️ Just thinking let’s try embrace our flaws more and accept ourselves fully.”

2. She Does Pilates

Catherine’s favorite workout is pilates. “Keep moving, keep stretching 🙆‍♀️ Back in my happy place,” she captioned an Instagram post of herself on her reformer. In another post she thanks her pilates instructor, Holly Bramley for helping her “stay toned, flexible and strong,” she writes. “Your classes are so challenging I love it!”

3. She Does Yoga

Catherine also does yoga. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains 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.”

4. She Soaks in Hot Water

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Catherine enjoys soaking in hot water, in a jacuzzi or bathtub. How can baths do your body and mind good? They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

5. She Does Cold Plunges

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In her latest post, Catherine reveals that she “is on a real health kick at the moment trying new things and just posting this to be accountable.” In the photo she sits in a freezing cold bathtub for four minutes. “It feels good,” she gushes after getting out. “Such a weird sensation that comes all over your entire body."