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Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk in Bathing Suit Asks "Red is My Color?"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk
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Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk is a long jumper who is a two-time silver and gold medalist at different world championships. Romanchuk isn’t afraid of showing off her body. She shared a new set of selfies this week on Instagram. In it, she posed in a red swimsuit, captioning it, “What do you think, red is my color?” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk 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 Jumps Hurdles

While Romanchuk is a long jumper, she also does other track and field exercises to help her train. One thing she likes to do is jump hurdles. But, she doesn’t do it in the traditional way. Romanchuk shared this video on Instagram of herself jumping over hurdles with her legs together. She captioned the post, “My first hurdles jump. What do you think about?”

2. She Swims

Romanchuk spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is go swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. Romanchuk posted this set of photos of herself swimming in the ocean in Monaco. She captioned the post, “The last day of summer and my hour at sea between competitions and flights. 💛Every moment like this is appreciated even more, because with our schedule of training and flights, there is almost no time left for vacation!”

3. She Skis

One thing Romanchuk likes to do to stay in shape is going skiing. She shared this video on Instagram of herself skiing on the mountain. She captioned it, “At least once in a lifetime, it's worth visiting, you find yourself in an incredibly amazing fairy tale.✨ I felt like magic around me and I couldn't get enough of the beauty around me.🤍The day lasted only 2 hours, and out of three days only once we managed to see the sun) But every day and every weather was especially magical and unique for itself.”

4. She Eats Healthy

Being an athlete, Romanchuk has to eat healthy. Even when she’s eating at a restaurant. Two food groups she enjoys are seafood and veggies. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself eating out. In it, Romanchuk enjoyed shrimp with veggies and a tortilla. She captioned the post, “Enjoy.”

5. She Speaks Out

Romanchuk makes sure to workout her entire body. Being a long-jumper, she has to have strong legs. She shared some of her favorite lower body exercises in this video she posted on Instagram. In it, Romanchuk uses a resistance band, and does exercises like high knees, side leg lifts, and bridge raises. She captioned the post, “Exercises that I use very often and already today I would like to share with you. 🙌🏼 Hope your glutes are on fire like mine.”

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Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk is a long jumper who is a two-time silver and gold medalist at different world championships. Romanchuk isn’t afraid of showing off her body. She shared a new set of selfies this week on Instagram. In it, she posed in a red swimsuit, captioning it, “What do you think, red is my color?” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk 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 Jumps Hurdles

While Romanchuk is a long jumper, she also does other track and field exercises to help her train. One thing she likes to do is jump hurdles. But, she doesn’t do it in the traditional way. Romanchuk shared this video on Instagram of herself jumping over hurdles with her legs together. She captioned the post, “My first hurdles jump. What do you think about?”

2. She Swims

Romanchuk spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is go swimming. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself in the water. Romanchuk posted this set of photos of herself swimming in the ocean in Monaco. She captioned the post, “The last day of summer and my hour at sea between competitions and flights. 💛Every moment like this is appreciated even more, because with our schedule of training and flights, there is almost no time left for vacation!”

3. She Skis

One thing Romanchuk likes to do to stay in shape is going skiing. She shared this video on Instagram of herself skiing on the mountain. She captioned it, “At least once in a lifetime, it's worth visiting, you find yourself in an incredibly amazing fairy tale.✨ I felt like magic around me and I couldn't get enough of the beauty around me.🤍The day lasted only 2 hours, and out of three days only once we managed to see the sun) But every day and every weather was especially magical and unique for itself.”

4. She Eats Healthy

Being an athlete, Romanchuk has to eat healthy. Even when she’s eating at a restaurant. Two food groups she enjoys are seafood and veggies. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself eating out. In it, Romanchuk enjoyed shrimp with veggies and a tortilla. She captioned the post, “Enjoy.”

5. She Speaks Out

Romanchuk makes sure to workout her entire body. Being a long-jumper, she has to have strong legs. She shared some of her favorite lower body exercises in this video she posted on Instagram. In it, Romanchuk uses a resistance band, and does exercises like high knees, side leg lifts, and bridge raises. She captioned the post, “Exercises that I use very often and already today I would like to share with you. 🙌🏼 Hope your glutes are on fire like mine.”

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Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk is heating up Ukraine in her swimsuit. In one of her latest social media posts the track and field star flaunts her fit figure in a black one-piece during a day on the water. “It was a buzzing day, and any other words here would be superfluous,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the champion athlete maintain her fit figure? Here are 5 ways she stays in shape.


1. She Runs

As a top long jumper, running fast is a prerequisite, so it is one of many ways Maryna trains for her job. 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. She Jumps

Romanchuk also swears by a hurdle jumping workout. She recently shared this video on Instagram of herself jumping over hurdles with her legs together. "My first hurdles jump. What do you think about?” she said. She also jumps on high boxes. Both are great for working her glutes and legs.

3. She Does Ab Work

Maryna does a lot of ab work to keep her midsection tight. “Gym exercises for ABS and stability,” she captioned a video of her workout. “With this exercise routine, my tummy is happy.”

4. She Skis

Romanchuk also skis. "At least once in a lifetime, it's worth visiting, you find yourself in an incredibly amazing fairy tale.✨ I felt like magic around me and I couldn't get enough of the beauty around me,” she captioned a video. Research has linked downhill skiing to a number of health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress and the occurrence of memory deficits declines.

5. She Paddleboards

In this recent Instagram post, Maryna is paddleboarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and also a great form of cardio. The water sport can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140 pound male and 436 for a female the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

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Maryna Moroz is modeling her new bathing suit! The UFC fighter and model shows off her incredible abs in a Lynxx Lingerie swimsuit in one of her latest social media posts. “I feel rich in this swimsuit 😅thank you so much,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maryna Moroz 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 Pumps Iron

Here she is lifting a 45-pound weight with one hand. She also uses lots of exercise bands for resistance and weighted squats. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. 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

2. She Stretches

Maryna makes sure to stretch before every workout. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

3. She Does Yoga

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Maryna also does yoga every morning. “My morning 🙂 begins - breathing yoga, supplements, breakfast, workout,” she captioned a photo. 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 Bikes

Maryna also enjoys riding bikes. She captioned this photo of herself cycling, “you gotta try, more energy, more power.” The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

5. She Eats to Fuel Her Body

Because Maryna works out so much she isn’t afraid of eating carbs. A few of her favorite meals include pizza and pasta, taco salad, and dessert. However, she also makes sure to consume a lot of protein to fuel her rigorous workouts.

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Emilia Mernes has become one of the most popular Latin singers in the past few years. She has also acquired a strong following on Instagram. Mernes recently posted a stunning new set of photos. In it, she posed in a green swimsuit top with jeweled straps and a pink skirt, as well as a sheer pink top, swimsuit top, and denim skirt. She captioned the post, “Behind the smoke you can’t see.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emilia Mernes 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 Swims

Mernes spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do is go to the beach and go swimming. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself by the water. In this set of photos she posted, Mernes is seen on a boat and on a paddleboard. She captioned the post, “Made in Argentina.”

2. She’s Active

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Mernes opened up about her wellness routine in an interview. She says that she lives a pretty active life. “If I am skinnier it is because I am a thousand. But like everything, I eat well. The people around me know that I eat, it's not that I'm skinny, it's because I'm active, I dance a lot, I rehearse a lot, I'm doing things every day and I don't train, I should. Now I'm going to start swimming, but well the thing is that I never have a day off.”

3. She Speaks Out About Beauty Standards

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In the same interview, Mernes opened up about her past insecurities and spoke out about unfair beauty standards. “I didn't wear muscle or short sleeves because I said 'I have fatter arms' and people are going to judge me for that. I mean, imagine how my head was, really bad. And well, I had a really bad time at that moment and then I understood that it is not like that and that nothing is wrong. But you know what happens? It's that people put me in that place of the Argentine woman, that you have to fulfill a stereotype, that you have to wear these clothes, that you have to say or do this. And she broke my head that she felt that she had to comply with things that society imposes on her that are stupid.”

4. She Admires Mega-Powerful Women

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She grew up admiring Thalia, Rihanna and Beyoncé. “I would watch them on TV and I couldn’t believe it. I’d say: ‘I hope one day I can see myself like them!’ Because whenever I listened to them, they instilled a message of power and confidence in me,” she told Billboard.

5. She Benefits From Sun Exposure

"One of the best (and easiest) ways to get vitamin D is by being outside. Our bodies produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight—about 15 minutes in the sun a day is adequate if you’re fair skinned. And since Vitamin D helps your body maintain calcium and prevents brittle, thin, or misshapen bones, soaking in sun may be just what the doctor ordered," says Select Health.

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Irina Baeva, the Russian model, knows that keeping fit is part of the job. And she does her job right. She posts a lot of photos showing off her amazing figure. Baeva shared a new set of swimsuit photos on her Instagram story. In them, she and her friends enjoyed a day on a boat. She captioned the photos, “Celebrating life.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Irina Baeva 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 Hikes

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Baeva likes to spend time outside. One thing she likes to do is go hiking. Prior to her honeymoon, Baeva went on a trip to Greece. She shared these photos of herself walking on a known attraction. She captioned it, “Unique experience to God's land. Ando and we're just getting started!”

2. She Swims

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Baeva likes to go swimming as a way to stay in shape. Usually, she likes to bring her partner, Gabriel Soto, with her. Baeva shared this photo on Instagram of the couple kissing in the ocean. She captioned it, “The 1, my forever valentine.” She also shared this swimming video of the couple, captioning it, “While we’re in the forum recording, we just have to enjoy these images.”

3. She Doesn’t Limit Herself

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Baeva doesn’t believe in limiting herself. Especially when it comes to fitness. She talked about this in this Instagram post. “Life will throw obstacles, but we set the limits,” she writes. “The only limit is your mind.” She also shared this quote, which was, “Your life is as good as your mind.”

4. She Uses A Fitness App

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Baeva might travel a lot, but she always finds ways to work out. One thing she does is use a fitness app. She talked about it in this Instagram video. “Love your body,” she wrote. “Move your body with @alomoves // workouts wherever you are - 15, 20, 30 min a day - make it one of your goals.”

5. She’s A Feminist

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Baeva is a feminist, and isn’t afraid to talk about it. She shared this post on Instagram for International Women’s Day. She captioned it, “Happy International Women's Day! Today and always we demand respect, equality, and never stop fighting for our rights. And let's also celebrate, embrace and congratulate each other for all that has been accomplished. And most importantly, that change always starts within ourselves - we are not alone, let's support each other, so without more, without prejudice, without criticizing, judging, without throwing each other down. Let's hold hands and rise up by lifting others. Because one woman can accomplish many things but TOGETHER we are invincible, and we can accomplish so much more. Thank you to each and every one of the women I've met along the way, for being a source of strength, inspiration and admiration! I celebrate you today and always.”

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Alice De Bortoli Swears By These 5 Habits

From skincare routines to cooking with her grandmother, learn how this Instagram influencer stays healthy and fit.

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Alice De Bortoli doesn’t just light up Instagram with her stunning fashion and effortless style—she also shares the secrets behind her enviable beach-ready physique. The Italian influencer keeps her followers in the loop when it comes to fitness, beauty, and wellness, proving that looking and feeling great is all about consistency. From skincare rituals to core-sculpting workouts, De Bortoli’s daily habits make it clear that staying in shape is about more than just hitting the gym. Whether she’s cooking up homemade meals, breaking a sweat, or showing off a fresh new look, she’s all about feeling her best from the inside out. Here are five of her go-to habits for maintaining a strong, confident, and glowing presence all year long.

She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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De Bortoli has impressive skin. Naturally, she takes care of it on a regular basis. De Bortoli shared this video on Instagram sharing her skincare routine. She captioned it, “The secret to perfect skin? Here is my step by step routine! ✨💦🎀 What product can you absolutely not live without?”

She Changed Her Hair Color

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De Bortoli recently changed her hair color. She explained why in the caption of this Instagram post. “The good thing about this color is that it does not require frequent touch-ups and it easily adapts to natural hair growth, it is versatile and can enhance any body and face shape 🧡for those who are tired of blonde or brown, bronde is the solution to change harmony without distortion 🤍for those who have a fair complexion, the most golden tone is recommended 🤎 for the dark complexion, on the other hand, more ash brown ❤️ 🔥what can I say... For me the bronde conquered, and what do you think?”

She Cooks

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De Bortoli likes to cook, and she was taught to do so by her grandmother. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her grandmother cooking together. De Bortoli captioned it, “Grandparents are wealth in society, my grandmother loves to cook and do it with her since I was a child. She has always inspired my creativity, patience, discipline and order but above all traditions, history, and the concreteness of nature's gifts. The greatest teaching my grandparents passed on to me is respect for people, the environment, animals and the kitchen... Today together we made Carnival Frittelle, an easy, quick dessert that adults and kids love. The ingredients are few and simple (but of high quality) and, trust me, the result is guaranteed: nice round but above all soft and tasty.”

She Works Her Abs

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De Bortoli shared this video of herself working out on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing core exercises like sit-ups. Core exercises are extremely important. The Mayo Clinic says, “Strong core muscles make it easier to do many activities. When your core muscles are strong, it's easier to swing a golf club, get a glass from the top shelf and bend down to tie your shoes. Strong core muscles help athletes, such as runners. That's because weak core muscles can lead to more fatigue, less endurance and injuries.”

She Works Out With Others

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In the previous Instagram video, De Bortoli is seen working out with a friend. Better Health says that this has a lot of benefits. “You’re less likely to get bored when you have a workout buddy, especially a friend. While you’re catching up, having a laugh, encouraging each other, you’re also getting healthier. It’s a win-win. Chatting to a friend during exercise and breaks can help time pass quickly too. You’ll have more options as well, such as a game of tennis or squash.”

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Kristin Cavallari is a reality TV and fashion icon. Since she debuted on Laguna Beach, people have clamoured for her fashion and beauty secrets. Cavallari recently shared her eye makeup secrets on Instagram, after several people asked for them. She captioned the post, “This is for the girlies in my DMs asking about this eye every time I do it. Sorry the lighting is awful. I also don’t know why the audio isn’t in sync for half of it 🫣 but here ya go 💗”

She's Less Strict With Her Diet

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Cavallari has written several cookbooks, and they have changed as her diet has changed. While promoting her book, Truly Simple with EatingWell, she revealed that her diet is less strict. “I've gotten to a point in my life where not everything has to be so perfect anymore,” Cavallari said. “I used to be so strict about what I was putting in my body. I'm still very healthy and very conscious of it, but I've gotten a little bit more lax. True Roots and True Comfort had nothing ‘white’ in them: no white flour, no white sugar, no white salt. But in Truly Simple, I bend a little bit in a few of the recipes, which really reflects where I am in my life and my new way of eating. Everything is a little bit more relaxed around here now.’

She Loves Cauliflower

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Cavallari tells EatingWell that she loves making foods with cauliflower. “I love cauliflower because I think it's very versatile, and there's actually a Sweet Harissa Cauliflower recipe in Truly Simple that's my absolute favorite cauliflower recipe on the planet. If you've ever been to True Food Kitchen, their cauliflower was the inspiration behind it. There's this sweet harissa dressing that's on it, and there's little chopped-up dates in it, so it has that nice balance between sweet and savory. It's the absolute best.”

She Loves Salad

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Cavallari likes to make salads. She shared one of her favorite recipes with EatingWell. “This salad has a few of my favorite things: salmon (which has omega-3s and is so, so good for you), bacon (no explanation needed), avocado (healthy fats), and spicy tomatillo ranch dressing (just yum). Together, they create culinary heaven. If you aren't familiar with tomatillos, they're similar to tomatoes but are slightly less sweet and are perfect when drenched in ranch.”

She Works With A Trainer

Cavallari tells Us Weekly that a lot of her gym sessions are with her personal trainer. “He kicks my ass,” she says. “He pushes me really hard. He has me actually lifting really heavy weight, the heaviest weight I’ve ever lifted in my entire life. I feel the best I ever have. I feel like I’m the strongest I’ve ever been.”

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Cavallari shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Us Weekly. She says that consistency is one of her biggest priorities. “My goal is sort of, right now, just to maintain the muscle that I have,” she says. “I’m really petite. I have no hips. I’m just small. And so if I don’t work out for like a week or two, I feel like all my muscle goes away. So it is about consistency for me.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”