Maya Jama in Bathing Suit Says "Ya'll Won"

Maya Jama is playing the game – in her swimsuit! The gorgeous television personality shows off her swerving curves in a few of her latest social media posts, wearing a patterned bathing suit by the pool. “Ya’ll won,” she captioned one of the Instagram snaps. “You win every time,” responded one of her followers. “Oh, she’s so heavenly,” added another. How does the former fiancée of NBA star Ben Simmons maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 6 ways Maya Jama 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 Exercise a Top Priority

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If you want a body like Maya’s you are going to have to work out hard for it. “When I’m away filming, I try to wake up early so I can fit in a workout before arriving on set. It helps get me in the zone,” she told Women’s Health. She also makes sure to break a sweat at least every other day. “I have loads of energy so lately I’ve been trying to channel that into an exercise routine. But I’m still very much a beginner. I now work out three to four days a week because I know it’s an important part of keeping healthy,” she added. “I’m actually finding it quite fun. Once a week, I do a one-hour boxing workout with my trainer Bradley Simmonds, who keeps me motivated; if I’m on my own, I’ll pump up high-energy songs like Bicycle by Vybz Kartel to get me through my workout.”

2. She Does HIIT Workouts

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Maya is one of the many stars who relies on HIIT style workouts to stay in shape. Last summer she revealed her “vigorous summer workout plan,” which consisted of three sets of burpees, jumping squats and planks (non-stop for 20 seconds then 40 seconds rest), followed by seated shoulder presses (three sets of ten reps), squats (three sets of ten reps), crunches (three rounds of 20 seconds non-stop plus a 40 second rest) and press-ups (three sets of ten reps). “Although, I prefer weight training on the machines and I still do some cardio. I usually ease myself in with a run or fast walk on the treadmill,” she said.

3. She Doesn’t Waste Time When She’s at the Gym

Maya is a true believer of “quality over quantity is key,” when it comes to exercise. “I’m really busy at the moment so it’s easy to just say, ‘I don’t have the time to work out, and quit.’” She learned from a friend “that it’s not how long you train for, but how you train that counts.”

4. She Relies On Workout Buddies

Maya is a big proponent of workout buddies, explaining that having other people pushing you is great for accountability. “In the first lockdown, I lived with friends and we all worked out together. It was good because when one person wasn't feeling it, the others would get you in the mood,” she told Stylist.co.

5. She Prioritizes Self-Care

Maya is all about self-care. One of her top ways to unwind is taking CBD baths. “When I have something really important on the next day I have a really hot bath before bed with CBD oil in the bath so it's really steamy," Maya told Get the Gloss. 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.

6. She Gets Body Treatments

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Maya, who claims she “hates” exercise, has a hack. She is a fan of Shane Cooper’s Body Defining Treatment on her thighs and stomach, to tighten and tone her muscles, she revealed to Get the Gloss. According to Cooper the treatment “simultaneously addresses both muscle and fat” and does so “by using electromagnetic waves, to induce up to 36,000 supra-maximal forced muscle contractions during each session." In 2020 he shared a video of her getting the treatment in his office.

Little Mix singer and star of Boxing Day star Leigh-Anne Pinnock is back in Jamaica, embraced by its warmth. The British star has Barbadian and Jamaican ancestry. “Finally Made it Home,” she captioned one swimsuit photo (perhaps she was wearing one of her @inaseashell brand outfits), adding a few hearts and the Jamaican flag. “There's no place like it,” she captioned some others (including ones of her family). It’s a big week for Leigh-Anne: She just signed a major solo deal with Warner Records. How does she stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Ashanti 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. This is Her Daily Mantra

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“It's telling myself ‘you're beautiful!’ I think it's so important to tell yourself that every day and believe it, and know that you're amazing, and know that you're incredible and that there is only one of you. That's what's special,” she told Glamour UK.

2. She Said She’s Gone Vegan

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Pinnock has said she’s gone vegan, avoiding animal products. “According to Harvard Medical School, there's an ever-growing amount of evidence that shows eating a vegan diet can help you live a long, healthy life. It can help lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, aid in weight loss, and even help prevent colon and breast cancer, to name a handful of the benefits,” says our sister site Eat This, Not That!

3. She Doesn’t Skip Leg Day

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“Leg day… 80kg.. this is the girl who couldn’t do a push-up a month ago,” she wrote once on an Instagram post. “There are many reasons for keeping the legs strong including reducing fall risk, improving metabolism, and getting out of a chair with more ease. Additionally, according to a British study done on twins, published in 2015, there is also a link between brain health and leg strength,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Calls Little Mix Her “Family”

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“Honesty. I love it when my friends can tell me, ‘Leigh-Anne, you're being a little bit of a diva, just slow your row.’ I love that. A friend that is there for me, I feel like that's so important. I'm very lucky to have the same group of friends that I had in school, and I'm still super close with them. I feel like I wouldn't be able to navigate the world without them. They're everything. Also my sisters in Little Mix, they're not even friends, they are sisters. They are my family.”

5. She Loves Her Kids

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Pinnock shared some photos of her babies, too. “[Motherhood] has been the most incredible journey I've ever been on. I am just so in awe of them. And I feel like the luckiest person every day to wake up and see their smile and... I'm going to get emotional...” she told Glamour UK, welling up.

Maya Jama just shared a photo of herself in a swimsuit. “That was me yesterday. This is me now. I just tried to do 5 minutes on the treadmill and I want to vomit. It’s a lovely day in the neighborhood though,” she said, showing off a nice backyard patio. “It’s oh so quiet, shh, shh,” she continued, quoting a Bjork song. “I said I wanted to be a lady of leisure…” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Maya Jama 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 Out Early When Filming

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“When I’m away filming, I try to wake up early so I can fit in a workout before arriving on set. It helps get me in the zone,” she has said. “Early-morning cardiovascular workouts are well-supported to improve concentration and energy for the rest of the day. They also may have the added benefit of improving sleep quality for some people,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Think of something that will really get you moving every day. Maybe it takes posting a picture from your healthier days on the fridge. Or perhaps you wish to keep up with the kids. Whatever it may be, make sure it gets you moving each and every time.”

2. This is How Often She Works Out

“'I have loads of energy so lately I’ve been trying to channel that into an exercise routine. But I’m still very much a beginner. I now work out three to four days a week because I know it’s an important part of keeping healthy,” she said, according to Women’s Health. “Here's what the research says: A single exercise session that gets your heartrate up can lower blood pressure, improve sleep, lower anxiety and improve insulin sensitivity on the day you do it. Other benefits, like lowering your risk of many chronic diseases and cancers, start adding up within days or weeks of regular physical activity,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Regular activity sets you up to stay independent as you age, and lowers your risk of fall-related injuries. For many people with chronic conditions, it can lower your risk of all-cause and disease-specific mortality.”

3. She Lifts Weights

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Maya lifts weights to feel strong. “I love feeling strong, but I’m not naturally like that. From an early age I’d be trying to use my mum’s weight to do deep squats and build bigger legs,” Maya says to Stylist UK. “In the first lockdown, I lived with friends and we all worked out together. It was good because when one person wasn’t feeling it, the others would get you in the mood,” Maya adds. “It’s harder, now I’m on my own.”

4. She Incorporates Fitness Into Her Daily Life

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“Every morning I put good music on and dance around my bedroom or run up and down the stairs. I’ve found wearing ankle weights really useful, putting on thick socks and weights while I do my daily activities for some extra resistance. And I’ve got a bike in front of my TV so I can jump on that when I’m watching something,” Maya told Stylist UK.

5. She Does Squats

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“Once you are at the bottom of your squat, check your form in the mirror. Are you sitting parallel to the floor? As you stand up, push your heels into the ground to generate a greater force. This is especially helpful once you start adding more weight. Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the squat as you come back to a standing position. Look straight ahead to help keep your shoulders back and your back straight while performing the squat,” says ACE Fitness.

1. She Speaks Out

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Zaya is originally from Ukraine, and when her home country’s conflicts with Russia started this year, she wasn’t afraid to speak out. Zaya appeared on FOX News talking about the situation, and posted this video on Instagram of herself on the news. She captioned the post, “I also wanna ask you who knows the donation place please send it to me, I will be checking them over and post for you if I’m sure that’s a good one.”

2. She Runs

In this video from her YouTube channel, Zaya talked about how she lost the weight from her pregnancy. She says that she likes to go running every day. “I run minimum three miles, maximum five miles per day,” she says. "For many runners, a warm-up may consist of only a few stretches or some slow jogging before starting to move at a steady running pace. While this is better than nothing, it does not adequately prepare muscles for the forces experienced during a run. If you run regularly or are returning to running after taking some time off, avoid the risk of an injury and make your workouts as effective as possible with a dynamic warm-up," says ACE Fitness.

3. She Ate Healthy While Pregnant

In the same video, Zara revealed what she ate while she was pregnant. She says that she tried to still eat healthy throughout it. “I was trying to not eat for two,” she explained. “I was trying to eat just for one.”

4. She Uses An Apple Watch

Zara revealed in her YouTube video that her husband bought her an Apple Watch. She says that she uses it to help herself stay in shape. Apple Watches track your movement on a circular graph, and closing a circle means you have done enough activity for the day. Zaya says that this helps her stay motivated. “I was like, ‘I have to close the circle,’” she says.

5. She Goes To The Beach

One look at Zaya’s Instagram, and you will see that she loves to go to the beach. She loves to go on vacation to different beach locations. One thing she likes to do when she’s at the beach is go swimming and snorkeling. Zaya posted this photo of herself snorkeling with sharks.

Vicky Pattison, star of Geordie Shore, Ex on the Beach and Judge Geordie, has never not been outspoken. Sharing pictures of her weight loss today, she doesn’t disappoint, using them as chance to stick up for women everywhere, and show the reality of what losing pounds looks like. How does she stay so fit and so strong, and what was her message? Read on to see 5 ways Vicky Pattison 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. This is How She Lost the Weight

“So I've recently lost abit of weight- it's not quite the overnight miracle everyone on social media seems to think it is- it's been happening gradually over the last year through an amalgamation of things & much to everyone's disappointment I'm sure- there's no great big secret to how I did it. I got my contraceptive out my arm after 15years which had a huge impact on my body & also I got the worlds most energetic Pup- who we love DEARLY but needs to be walked between 2-3 hours daily 😂 So there you have it, I'm sorry I can't flog you a transformative pill or workout but you're all lush as you are anyway so please stop being so hard on yourselves ♥️,” she captioned the photos.

2. She is an Advocate for Women

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“Although most people have been really kind about my new bod- there have been quite a lot of nasty comments with people even going as far to say they only liked me before when I was, in their words, an advocate for curvy women,” she wrote. “Listen, I am an advocate for WOMEN full stop. Whatever your shape, whatever your size- & the only reason I started doing my 'Instas versus reality' in the 1st place was to show everyone that we are all capable of taking a good picture for the gram- & we shouldn't be comparing our beautiful bodies to anyone else's- especially not someone else's carefully curated Social media ones.”

3. She Says There’s a Difference Between Posed vs. More Relaxed

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“If I want to stretch up, put my hands behind my head & suck my tummy in- The end result is going to be this first pic. However if I relax, allow gravity to do its thing & stop trying so hard.. my body moves (Spoiler alert, all bodies move & I quite like my squishy tummy- it's where my pizza lives 😂) the end result is more like this second one,” she explained of the photos. “These posts were only ever meant to encourage all of us to stop beating ourselves up or comparing our bodies to the super posed & unrealistic ones on social. It's ok to want posed pics or more relaxed ones- to let it all hang out or want to go balls to the wall.”

4. She Says It’s Not OK to Tear Women Down

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“The only thing that isn't ok is telling another woman how YOU think she should look. Instead of tearing other women down, we should be building each other up... We're all beautiful in our own unique way & trust me, we're all capable of getting a sick pic for Insta 😂” she concluded.

5. She Sets Goals, and You Can, Too

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“I write out my goals for the week as well as how I plan to achieve them,” Pattison has said. “Eating healthier sounds like a good idea. But what does it really mean? Aim for specific goals instead, such as eliminating soda, eating five servings of vegetables a day or limiting your daily sugar intake to 30 grams of added sugar,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Losing 10 pounds a week sounds great. But it's an impossible goal that likely will leave you discouraged — and more likely to give up on your efforts. Choosing realistic goals that you can meet will reinforce your efforts and keep you moving forward. Losing one pound per week is a realistic and sustainable goal.”