Nastia Liukin in Bathing Suit is "Going to Costa Rica" 

Gymnast Nastia Liukin is heading for the sun and surf. She revealed on Instagram this week that she is getting ready for a trip to Costa Rica. In her announcement, Liukin posted a photo of herself posing on the beach. She wore a lavender bikini and sunhat, showing off her body. Liukin captioned the photo, “going to Costa Rica (!!!) next week! tell us all the things to do, see, hotels, etc etc. thank youuuu!" 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 Goes Biking

Liukin loves to bike as a way of staying in shape. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself doing different things with her friends, in her hometown of Dallas. In two of the photos, Liukin is seen going on a bike ride. She captioned the post, “Weekend things.”

2. She Works Out With Her Best Friend

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Liukin’s best friend is her former teammate, and fellow Olympic gymnast, Shawn Johnson East. The two love to workout together, and even do some exercise challenges on social media. Liukin posted this video on Instagram of herself and East doing a “leg-up” challenge, given to them by East’s husband, Andrew.

3. She’s Working On Saying “No”

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On Liukin’s website, she has a blog about several different topics, including health and wellness. In this post, she talks about things she does to set healthy boundaries in her life. One thing she is working on is learning to say “no” to things. Liukin writes, “I’ve forever been a ‘yes’ person and stretched myself too thin with functions and commitments. I’ve now learned that if it is something I’m not instantly drawn to accepting or participating in, it is likely I won’t be excited about it in the future, and I politely decline. It’s helped fill my calendar with events and opportunities I genuinely enjoy.”

4. She Makes A List Of Tasks The Night Before

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In the same blog post, Liukin revealed that she likes to make lists of things she needs to do each night. “I love a good list, and typically spend about five minutes before I go to sleep identifying 3-5 priorities for the next day. This allows me to stay focused on the important tasks at hand during a busy day!”

5. She Only Works In One Space

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In the same post, Liukin reveals how she balances work and relaxation at home. She says that she does all her work in one space in her home. “I’m fortunate to have an office I’m obsessed with at home, but found myself constantly working throughout the house. I’ve tried to be more mindful of completing work-related tasks in my office to set that physical boundary between work and personal.”

Nastia Liukin is wowing her followers with her new swimsuit snaps. The gymnast shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts, a series of photos taken from the beach. “Offline is the new luxury,” she captioned the Instagram pics. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nastia Liukin stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Exercises

Exercise is a priority for Nastia. "I always feel better when I get in a workout," she says, "even if it's 30 minutes or 20 minutes of something, every single day," she told Today. "I think the most important thing to know is, you'll never regret a workout when it's over. And it's just hard to tell yourself that before you've done it. But just try to remember how you feel after your workout, and know that when you feel good, you look good, and you have more confidence, and so I think that that's really important." If she lifts weights, “it's probably very light weights, five to ten pounds, no more than that," she added.

2. She Runs

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"The most effective for me is running, though it's not my favorite," Natasia told Today about her go-to workout. "But if I need to get in shape quickly, I need to run." 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.

3. She Boxes, Does Barre, and Hot Yoga

Nastia has a few other workouts she throws into the mix. “I love boxing with my trainer. I love barre classes and hot yoga. I love Pilates. That really elongates you, but it’s also important to do some kind of cardio and now that the weather’s nice I love running along the West Side. It’s a beautiful view. I take spinning classes, too,” she told The Cut.

4. Her Diet Is Clean

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Nastia focuses on eating clean. "A lot of protein, a lot of vegetables, a lot of greens. I don't really eat too many carbs, and if I do, it's brown rice or quinoa,” she told Today about her go-to foods. “I really love green juices,” she added to Today. “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." Her favorite? "Kale, spinach, celery, parsley, ginger. If I feel like I want it a little sweeter, I put in apples."

5. She Cheats

Natasia does allow herself to cheat. Her favorite? Dark chocolate. “I try to tell myself, you know, a little bit is always good for you! I do like cookies or frozen yogurt. My favorite is they have almond-milk ice cream now — I try not to do too much dairy, so that's always a good replacement,” she told Today.

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."

Nastia Liukin is modeling in her swimsuit! The Olympic gymnast shows off her incredibly fit figure in a bathing suit and cover-up in one of her latest social media posts.”Swim fit,” she captioned the Instagram Reel. “Top to bottom,” commented Jenna Sims. “Perfect 10,” added another one of her followers. Aside from gymnastics, how does the professional athlete stay fit? Here are some of her favorite workouts.

1. She Runs

Nastia works out every day. "I always feel better when I get in a workout," she says, "even if it's 30 minutes or 20 minutes of something, every single day," she told Today. "I think the most important thing to know is, you'll never regret a workout when it's over. And it's just hard to tell yourself that before you've done it. But just try to remember how you feel after your workout, and know that when you feel good, you look good, and you have more confidence, and so I think that that's really important." One of her go-to workouts? "The most effective for me is running, though it's not my favorite," she told Today about her go-to workout. "But if I need to get in shape quickly, I need to run."

2. She Planks and Does Russian Twists

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She doesn’t lift weights often. "If I do weights, it's probably very light weights, five to ten pounds, no more than that." She does have three go-to exercise moves: A plank, side plank, and Russian twist. She planks for a total of one minute, then follows it up with 20 on each side of side planks and Russian twists, she revealed to Today.

3. She Also Boxes

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Nastia mixes up her routine. “I love boxing with my trainer. Harvard Health maintains that boxing a great way to build strength, improve balance, posture, hand-eye coordination, boost mood and endurance, and helps increase alertness.

4. She Takes Barre Classes and Hot Yoga

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“I love barre classes and hot yoga. I love Pilates. That really elongates you, but it’s also important to do some kind of cardio and now that the weather’s nice I love running along the West Side. It’s a beautiful view. I take spinning classes, too,” she told The Cut.

4. She Eats Clean

Nastia doesn’t diet but focuses on eating clean. "A lot of protein, a lot of vegetables, a lot of greens. I don't really eat too many carbs, and if I do, it's brown rice or quinoa,” she told Today about what she puts in her body.

5. She Golfs

Nastia also loves playing golf. A comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that golf's health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.