Nastia Liukin in Bathing Suit Says "Happy Birthday"

Nastia Liukin is celebrating her beau’s birthday! The former Olympian shows off her fit figure in a swimsuit via one of her latest Instagram posts, wishing her boyfriend, Ben, a happy day. She captioned the post, “happy happy happy birthday babe ❤️ not making this day about me or anything 🤪 but thank you for being the greatest gift I’ve ever received. life is 100000 x more fun together and can’t wait for more adventures and birthday celebrations 🙃🥳 I love you!!!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 8 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 Works Out Daily

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."

2. She Runs and Does These Three Exercises

"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." 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 and Takes Classes

Nastia mixes up her routine. “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. She Eats Clean

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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 Loves Green Juice

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“ 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 blend? "Kale, spinach, celery, parsley, ginger. If I feel like I want it a little sweeter, I put in apples."

6. She Cheats

While she isn’t into junk food, “like chips and stuff,” Nastica loves 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.

7. She Fuels Up Before Workouts

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Prior to hitting the gym, Nastia fuels up. “I like to eat something very small beforehand, whether it’s a banana or a piece of fruit, and I have coffee. It was the same when I was in gymnastics. After my workout I’ll have a bigger breakfast, like an omelet with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and maybe some chicken or something. Making sure to get enough protein in is extremely important for me to this day. It keeps you full longer,” she dished to The Cut.

8. Her Goal Is Longevity

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Nastia isn’t healthy just so she can look good. “The older I get, the more I realize it’s also about longevity. Yes, it’s about living in the moment, enjoying your life, but at the same time, think about your life 10, 20, 30 years from now. You want to be able to enjoy life with kids and play with them and be active with them and then hopefully one day grandkids! It’s important to think about those things, but not overly obsess about them,” she told The Cut. “I believe in being able to just live your life and be happy and comfortable with it, but be active and take care of your body because it’s the only body that you have. You’re not going to be able to replace it. It’s like my gold medal — you just can’t get another one. It’s kind of like your body: You have one chance with it, so try to treat it the best that you can.”

Gymnast Nastia Liukin decided to enjoy some time at the beach. Even the cold weather didn’t stop her. Liukin posted a series of photos on Instagram of her time at the beach, while she’s wearing a black swimsuit, and a large pink fluffy coat over it. Liukin captioned the photo, “Still trying to be Baby Spice two decades later,” referencing the singer Emma Bunton, who was known as “Baby Spice” in the pop group, The Spice Girls. Read on to see 6 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 A Gymnast

Liukin’s impressive figure is likely due to her extensive training in gymnastics, and her representing the United States in the 2008 Olympics. While she no longer competes professionally, Liukin is still finding time to return to her sport, like in this Instagram video.

2. She Makes Working Out Fun

Liukin tells HollywoodLife that one of her biggest secrets to working out consistently is making exercise fun. She says, ​​“You don’t have to be training for the Olympics, just do something active! Make it fun! I mean, skating with your friends in Bryant Park? That’s awesome! But you don’t have to be in New York City. It doesn’t matter where you are, just get your body moving. Obviously, it’s easy in the summer but the winter is just as important. The earlier we teach these young kids, the better, because habits do stick. No matter what, it has to be fun. Everything you do — it should be fun and you have to be passionate about it. Gymnastics isn’t for everyone. You have to find something YOU love to do and that is fun for you and stick to it.”

3. She Treats Herself

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When it comes to Liukin’s diet and eating habits, she admits that she likes to treat herself once in a while. “The biggest thing is to treat yourself, because if you tell yourself you can’t have something, that’s all you’re going to want,” she says to HollywoodLife. “I remember my mom always told me, if you want a cookie, have a cookie, just don’t have the whole box!”

4. She’s A Believer In Moderation

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While Liukin does like to treat herself, she is also a believer in moderation when it comes to her eating. She tells HollywoodLife, “My number one thing is moderation. If you know on a Saturday night you have a party, and there’s going to be tons of not-great food and desserts, try to be good that week and have some salads, greens, and proteins from Monday through Friday. On Saturday, you can indulge and not feel so bad. I’m all about moderation and just living. Life is short and you don’t want to be miserable. Indulge, but maybe not every single day!”

5. She Works Out At Home

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Liukin tells HollywoodLife that she always tries to squeeze in a workout no matter where she is. She says that she will often work out in her home if she isn’t able to hit the gym. “If I can't get out to do a class, in my house, I do squats, pushups, a little circuit.”

6. She Varies Her Exercises

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Liukin’s fitness regime isn’t just gymnastics and at home exercises. She tells HollywoodLife that she loves to vary her workouts and gym activities. “I love pilates, I love hot yoga, SoulCycle, just going for a run,” she says.

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

Professional wrestler Leila Grey is celebrating her birthday. She shared a gorgeous photo on Instagram for the occasion. In it, Grey posed in a black bathing suit. Her toned body was on full display. She captioned the post, “Happy birthday to me! Wanted to give you guys a little gift on my end.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Leila Grey 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 With Her Fiance

Grey is currently engaged to fellow wrestler, Luke Kurtis. Naturally, the couple like to train together. Kurtis shared this gym video on Instagram. In it, Grey is seen doing things like using a treadmill and doing hamstring curls. Kurtis captioned the video, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

2. She Swims

Grey loves to swim as a way of staying in shape. She spends a lot of time in the water and posts a lot of photos of herself at the beach or the pool on Instagram. Grey shared this photo of herself in the waves, captioning it, “Summer Splash Series.” She also posted this photo of herself on an inflatable tube in the water. She captioned it, “Like strawberries on a summer evening.”

3. She Horseback Rides

Grey loves to horseback ride. She shared this video on Instagram of herself riding on the beach in the Dominican Republic. She captioned the post, “Liberation.” Texas A&M AgriLife Specialist, Dr. Dennis Sigler tells Animal Science that riding has a lot of benefits. “Riding a horse for 45 minutes at a walk, trot and canter can burn up to 200 calories. It you do something a bit more strenuous such as cutting or reining, that can come out to nearly seven calories per minute for the entire length of the riding period.”

4. She’s Motivated

When it comes to wrestling, Grey has a lot of motivation, and she doesn’t give up. In an interview with Toned In, Grey talked about this mindset she has. “I am unstoppable,” she says. “I just don’t quit. Like, I know what I want. I set my goals. I put things into the universe, and things have been happening for me.”

5. She Believes In Herself

In addition to being motivated, Grey is also confident in herself. She tells Toned In that this has helped in her career. “This is the hardest thing I have ever done. I feel like I've never dedicated myself this hard to anything before. And I'm starting to see the benefits of that. Everything is starting to pay off. And just believe in yourself. Things are possible, dreams come true. And it sounds cliche, but it's really true. If you apply yourself and you believe in yourself, you can really achieve anything.”

Model Keleigh Sperry is celebrating her birthday. She’s spending time on a boat with her loved ones, including her husband, Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller, and her friend, Nina Dobrev, star of Love Hard. Dobrev shared a set of photos on her Instagram story of Sperry. In them, she wore a black swimsuit and denim shorts. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Keleigh Sperry 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 Spends Time Outside

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Sperry spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of outdoor photos on her Instagram page. She shared these photos on Instagram from a trip to Tahoe. In them, she enjoyed time on a boat, and went on walks. Sperry also enjoys the cold weather. She shared this photo and video on Instagram of herself playing in the snow. "Whether it is a park in your neighborhood or exploring the vast landscapes of national forests and grasslands, there are benefits to be had when we step outside," says the Forest Service. “Wellness is wholistic in that it is comprised of physical and mental health as well as the health of our communities,” Michelle Kondo, a research social scientist with the USDA Forest Service's Northern Research Station, told them. “All of these benefits add up and reduce adverse impacts on our bodies, and have restorative characteristics. So get outdoors and enjoy nature’s gift of wellness.”

2. She Swims

Sperry does a lot of outdoor physical activities to stay in shape. One thing she loves to do is go swimming. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself snorkeling with a whale. She captioned it, “Whale watching.” Sperry also posted this photo of herself and Teller in the water. She captioned it, “All I need in this life of sin.”

3. She Goes Rafting

Sperry doesn’t just like to swim when she spends time by the water. She also likes to go rafting. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself going on a rafting trip with her friends. Sperry captioned the post, “This is not Disneyland, so fun!”

4. She Speaks Out

Sperry isn’t afraid to speak out about what she believes in. She shared this post on Instagram supporting Ukraine. She captioned it, “This is my friend @kseniya__stone, after spending the last few days and nights with her in just absolute despair, devastating call after call. Hearing from her family stuck in Ukraine, was absolutely heartbreaking. Ukrainians are strong and United while facing this unreal war. If Ukraine stops fighting there will be no Ukraine. One of the tragic yet beautiful calls from her sibling who was trying to flee and stay with her family, was going to go back in and fight to stand strong against PUTIN. That’s the character and moral of Ukrainians. Women refusing to leave as their husbands prepare to fight back.They are beautiful and strong, this will be the biggest refugee situation this century. Please donate, and to @kseniya__stone we stand with you, we stand with Ukraine.”

5. She Bikes

Another outdoor activity Sperry enjoys doing is going on bike rides. She likes to go riding with Teller at times. Sperry posted this photo of the two of them riding at the Mt. Batur Volcano in Bali on Instagram. She captioned it, “Trekking the world with you.”