Marialuisa Jacobelli in Bathing Suit Says "Catch and Release"

Italian TV star Marialuisa Jacobelli’s discipline with diet and exercise is evident in her strong and toned physique. Jacobelli posted a picture of herself wearing a tiny black bikini as she posed in a beautiful swimming pool, pulling her hair up into a bun. “Catch and release,” she captioned the snap. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jacobelli 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. Personal Trainer Three Times a Week

Jacobelli works out with a trainer. She also enjoys Pilates, tennis, snowboarding, and dance. “I tend to train three times a week in the gym with a personal trainer,” she says. “Then two days I do Pilates, so in total five days a week. In the gym I do squats, abs and personalized circuits”.

2. Boxing Exercises

Jacobelli incorporates boxing workouts into her exercise routine, something experts say offers many health benefits. "This kind of boxing has many health benefits, because it constantly requires you to think, change your position, and change your posture," says physical therapist Linda Arslani.

3. Nutritionist-Approved Diet

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Jacobelli overhauled her diet with the help of a nutritionist. “One of my closest friends is Sasha Sorrentino, a nutritionist who also writes for Journal, and since I am intolerant to gluten and lactose, he prepared a diet plan for me by removing these two elements from my diet: they swelled me up and made me sick to the stomach,” she says. “From that moment on it has been easier”.

4. Fresh Fruit

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Jacobelli loves a plate of fresh fruit for a snack—her favorites are strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, and melon. “Strawberries have a low glycaemic index (GI) and as such help moderate blood sugar release,” says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. “Studies suggest that a diet with plenty of low GI foods may be beneficial for weight management and for reducing the incidence of obesity-related diseases. Strawberries are also low in calories, yet sweet tasting so may be helpful as a sweet fix.”

5. She Is Disciplined About Exercise

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Jacobelli jokes that she is not always motivated to work out, but discipline carries her through. “I’m actually a very lazy person: some might think it’s not true, but it’s reality,” she says. “I do Pilates to strengthen my back, because I am always in strange positions. It’s great, I recommend it to all women. In the gym, on the other hand, I need a personal trainer because I wouldn’t be able to train by myself.”