Nastia Liukin in Bathing Suit “Daydreams About Hawaii"

Gymnast Nastia Liukin is like all of us…in the fact that she wants to be in Hawaii right now, and desires warmer weather to arrive soon. Liukin posted a stunning new photo on Instagram of a previous beach trip she took. She posed by the water in a tiger stripe one piece, showing off her body. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nastia Liukin 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’s Not Afraid To Push Herself

Being an Olympian is a great accomplishment, however, it also comes with a lot of difficulties. Many Olympic athletes are open about the pressure they face to show up and represent their country, especially after previous success. Liukin says that she didn’t let this pressure get to her, even when she came into the 2012 trials injured. Liukin tells Coveteur that she didn’t want to live life with any regrets, and still pushed herself to try. “I won gold at the 2008 Olympics. So when people started talking 2012, I didn’t want to be on the sidelines thinking, ‘What if? What if I’d tried out?’ Ignoring that I had an injured labrum and torn rotator cuff—with no time for surgery—I powered through and trained...and fell flat on my face during trials. I knew my dreams of a second Olympics were over, but I pulled myself up and finished the routine anyway, and, amazingly, it was the first standing ovation of my career—20,000 people on their feet, applauding because I’d finished. That’s wellness to me: realizing that life isn’t about winning. That it’s about finishing what you started and enjoying the journey along the way.”

2. She Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

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Liukin tells Coveteur that she makes sure to take care of her mental health, especially after retiring from gymnastics. She says that she does a lot of things each day that helps take care of her mental health. “It’s funny because, as a gymnast, I was always physically exhausted—now that I’m retired, I’m more mentally exhausted. So, I like to write my thoughts in a journal; if I don’t have my journal, I write in my phone. But, really, my mental health revolves around two things: meditating, which to me is just closing my eyes and taking deep breaths and stepping away from my phone.”

3. She Alternates Her Workouts

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Liukin says to Coveteur that she likes to alternate the type of exercises she does. She says that she does this to target different areas of her body, and keep herself interested in working out. “I never like to do the same routine two days in a row, and I like to alternate between boxing, yoga and pilates—especially boxing because it’s toning and cardio at the same time.”

4. She Makes Time To Exercise On Vacation

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While Liukin might not be an athlete anymore, she still makes working out a priority. Liukin says to Coveteur that she still works out when she’s on vacation, even if it’s just a quick session. “When I’m on the road, I still make sure to get the blood pumping every day—even if it’s just a few squats and push-ups in my hotel room.”

5. She Doesn’t Sleep In Anymore

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Liukin revealed on her website that she loves to sleep. However, she says that she’s trying to break her past habits of sleeping in, and hitting the snooze button. “I’d become a classic ‘snoozer’, continuing to want just five more minutes of extra zzz’s,” she writes. Liukin says that she has found some products and rituals that have helped her avoid sleeping in. “I’ve found the Hatch Restore is essential for my sleep- allowing me not to hit snooze and gradually wake up feeling more rested and ready to take on the day. Setting my phone on a table away from my bed was also a huge help for me, too

Native Texan Nastia Liukin is enjoying her state’s warm weather. She recently decided to enjoy a pool day. Liukin shared a new reel on Instagram of herself wading in the water. In it, she wore an orange bathing suit, her figure on display. She captioned the post, “Texas (sunsets) forever.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nastia Liukin 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 Care Of Her Skin

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Liukin makes skincare a priority, especially at night.“Getting unready every evening is equally as important as getting ready each morning,” she writes on her website. “I’m on the go all day, so when I get in, I want to give my body a moment to reset–we earned it! So at the end of the day, I like to focus on self care, my nighttime routine and turning off all notifications for the night. While I’m taking my time to do my full skincare routine, I look at it as an opportunity to unwind and spend some quality time with myself all while taking care of my skin.”

2. She Makes Time For Herself

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Liukin shared some of her favorite ways to unwind to Well + Good. “Meditation is also crucial to my mental health. For me, it just involves stepping away from my phone, closing my eyes, and focusing on breathing. The combo of journaling and meditation is my saving grace for clearing my mind and focusing on my day. I sometimes have so much going on and it can feel overwhelming, but doing both of these things first-thing [in the morning] really calms my mind and allows me to focus on what I have to do.”

3. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Liukin shared some of her favorite workouts to Well + Good. She says that she does a variety of things to stay in shape. “I generally try to work out first thing, before anything else can pop up and get in the way, but I never do any gymnastics anymore. I love mixing it up with SoulCycle, Bar Method, and Barry's Bootcamp throughout the week. I've been really into boxing with my trainer lately, or if I'm running low on time I'll just do a quick run along the West Side Highway.”

4. She Goes To Classes

Liukin shared to Well + Good that she likes to do fitness classes and work with a personal trainer. “When I was competing, my body was so used to doing the same thing seven hours a day, six days a week, and when I stopped I didn't know what to do,” she explained. “I always had someone telling me. So working with a trainer and trying out all of these different studio classes has been really fun because I get to try out different exercises, but someone is telling me what to do and when to go.”

5. She Loves Green Juice

Liukin shared her diet to TODAY.com. She says that she likes to do green juice cleanses. “I really love green juices. I don't necessarily do green juice cleanses for a week long, but if I'm not feeling that great, I'll just do a one or two day juice cleanse, and it will just pick me right back up." Liukin also shared her favorite recipe. "Kale, spinach, celery, parsley, ginger. If I feel like I want it a little sweeter, I put in apples."

Jena Sims is no stranger to posting stunning photos on Instagram, and that goes double for when she’s on vacation. The actress and partner of former world number one professional golfer Brooks Koepka enjoyed a trip to Maui, and posed in a green bathing suit overlooking the ocean. She captioned the photo, “Here today, gone to Maui.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jena Sims 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 Gets Outside

Sims is constantly seen going outside. She lives in sunny Florida, which is home to amazing beaches, nature trails, and great weather. Sims posts a lot of photos of herself enjoying the great outdoors on her social media. Going outside isn’t just a good way to get Vitamin D and get moving, it also can have benefits for your mental health. According to WebMD, going to the beach can improve your mood, and reduce your stress. “Time on the beach increases your self-esteem and promotes relaxation. People with attention deficit disorder can feel calmer at the beach. Walking along the shoreline can make you feel less isolated and happier.”

2. She Skis

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Sims doesn’t just enjoy the sun, she also enjoys the snow and the cold. Sims and her fiance, Brooks Koepa, like to go skiing together. She posted a photo of the two of them on the slopes in Big Sky, Montana. She captioned the photo, “I love you snow much.”

3. She Jet Skis

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Sims is also a fan of going jet skiing with friends. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself and a friend riding the waves on a jet ski. She captioned the photo, “Monkey sea, monkey do.”

4. She Swims

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Sims doesn’t just love to visit the ocean, and go jet skiing in it, she also doesn't mind going for a dip. She also loves to have days where she goes to the pool for a swim. Sims has posted several photos on Instagram of herself enjoying time in the water.

5. She Still Does Some Gymnastics

Sims revealed on Instagram that she used to do gymnastics as a child, and she still makes time to do some flips as an adult. Sims posted this impressive photo of herself doing a backflip off of a boat into the clear blue ocean. She captioned the photo, “My old gymnastics coach would be proud.”

Natalie Zea is currently starring as the lead in NBC’s new fantasy-drama, La Brea. She’s also starred in Damages and The Detour. Zea is also a former model—and you can tell by the photos the actress, 46, posted on Instagram this weekend. Read on to see 5 ways Natalie Zea 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 Gets Plenty of Fresh Air

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One look at Zea’s Instagram, and you’ll see that she loves to go outside and get fresh air. Zea especially loves going to the beach. Zea posted this photo of her wading in a pond in Maui, captioning it, “Goodbye lover.”

2. She Surfs

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In a recent beach vacation with a friend, Zea revealed that she is a surfer. Zea posted a photo on Instagram of her and a friend carrying their boards. She captioned the photo, “Your mom went on vacation. And she’s gonna clog your feed with paradise all week.”

3. She Dances

For her show The Detour, Zea had to do a lot of dancing. And she worked hard to get her steps right. Zea posted a photo on Instagram of her in the studio. She captioned the photo, “Dance Rehearsal #1.”

4. She Runs

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To prepare for shooting La Brea, Zea had to get in shape. Her go-to fitness trick was doing a lot of running. She told the DailyMail, “I made sure to get as good a shape as I could before I left for the shoot, knowing I would have to run a lot. I did a lot of running, I mean a lot! I had to be in great shape.”

5. She Swims and Snorkels

Zea loves going to the beach, and she loves swimming and even snorkeling. For New Year’s in 2018, Zea posted a photo of her in a snorkeling mask. She captioned it, “Hello 2018. I love you.” Zea posted another photo of her swimming with an inflatable flamingo, captioning it, “I’m dead inside.”

Natasha Oakley, the lifestyle maven, fashion designer, and health guru, puts a lot of work into staying healthy. She posted a new reel on Instagram of herself posing in a strapless pale yellow Monday Swimwear number, with a gold cover up. She captioned the reel, “Golden girl.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Natasha Oakley 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

Oakley loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. She has posted several photos and videos of herself on Instagram of herself in the pool or ocean. Oakley posted this set of photos of a trip she took to Kokomo, Fiji. She spent time in the clear water in the photos, and captioned it, “My heart is so full of happiness on this trip. Continually pinching myself.”

2. She Paddleboards

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Oakley doesn’t just like to swim in the ocean. She also likes to go paddleboarding. She posted these two photos of herself paddle boarding, while on her Fiji trip. She captioned the post, “Still can’t get over this trip.” In one photo, Oakley is seen doing leg exercises on the board.

3. She Does Yoga

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Oakley posts a lot of workout and fitness videos on Instagram. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is practicing yoga. She posted this reel of herself doing different yoga poses by the water. She also posted this photo of herself upside down in a pose, captioning it, “Bend and snap.”

4. She Does Pilates

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Oakley is open about her love for pilates. She has her own program, called The Morning Pilates, and posts several videos of herself doing pilates on Instagram. Oakley posted this set of pilates videos on Instagram, captioning it, “I feel like I am transported into a completely different world the minute that my 2 feet step on the mat. I’ve always enjoyed fitness but I struggled to maintain a routine and motivation. Now I am the type of person that literally cannot live without my Pilates sessions and I don’t ever see that changing.”

5. She Skis

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Oakley spends a lot of time in the sun. However, she also likes to spend time in the snow. One thing that she likes to do is go skiing. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself on a ski trip in Ajax Mountain in Aspen, Colorado. Oakley captioned the post, “Postcard worthy moments.”