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.”