Nastia Liukin Wows in Bikini, Saying "Offline is the New Luxury"

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.

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

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.

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.

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."