Nadiya Bychkova in Bathing Suit is "One Step Closer to the Summer"

Nadiya Bychkova is counting down the days until summer – in her swimsuit! The Dancing with the Stars pro shows off her incredible figure in one of her latest posts, wearing a bathing suit as she walks on the beach in Sicily. She captioned the flashback Instagram photo, “..every day is one step closer to the summer.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nadiya Bychkova 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 Takes Baths

Nadiya’s favorite way to indulge in self-care? Taking a bath. “My kind of Saturday🥂 Don’t forget you own yourself the love that you so freely give to other people🙏🏻 What’s your kind of Saturday?” she captioned a post. 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.

2. She Drinks Coffee

You can regularly find Nadiya on social media with a cup of coffee in hand. Science continues to prove that drinking coffee is great for your health. In fact, a new 2022 study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee – especially a mild to moderate intake of ground, instant, and decaffeinated coffee – may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death

3. She Works Out

Nadiya also prioirtizes exercise. “Working hard is a serious kind of fun 💪🏼 She once taught a workout class on BBC’s Strictly Fitness, showing off her dance-inspired workout moves. 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

4. She Golfs

Nadiya recently picked up a new sport: Golf. “I LOVE GOLF! Today I had my first ever lesson with the amazing @benmasongolf at @igolfstudio in Sheffield. Thank you partner @mrdanwalker for sorting it out. I never knew it would be so much like dancing. I can’t wait to play again,” she captioned one of her posts.

5. She Dances

Obviously Nadiya stays in shape with the help of her job: Dancing, an effective workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.