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Nicola Roberts in Bathing Suit is in a "Stunning Place"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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Nicole Roberts is looking marvelous in Myknos – in her swimsuit! The Girls Aloud alum shows off her famous figure in one of her latest social media posts, modeling a black swimsuit while on a recent vacation. “Wish I could press rewind back to the most perfect trip a couple of weeks ago. Celebrating @111skin and their residency at @santamarinamykonos .. Thank you so much for inviting me to the most stunning place and for a wonderful time,” she captioned the series of snaps. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nicola Roberts 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 Walks the Dogs

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Nicola gets her cardio in with the help of her pooches. “I like walking the dogs,” she told Glamour when they asked about how she stays in shape. According to the Mayo Clinic, regular brisk walking, with or without dogs, can help you maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat, prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

2. She Does 100 Squats Per Day

Nicola manages to kill two birds with one stone. “I do 100 squats while I brush my teeth,” she told Glamour. In the morning and evening? “No, just in the morning. Jesus, I don't do them at night, too!”

3. She Avoids Processed Food

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“I'm quite fussy about food now,” Nicola told Glamour. “I won't eat frozen food and I like to know where my food has come from. I don't like anything going in my body that's from a packet. I used to eat microwave ready meals, because we were so busy, but now I like to eat clean.”

4. She Does 500 Crunches Per Day

If you want flat abs like Nicola, plan on crunching for them. She told Closer she does a whopping 500 of the ab exercises daily. “It sounds crazy, but it's not that bad – especially if you do it in sets of 20s,” she said.

5. She Cut Down on Junk Food

Nicole confesses she used to be a fan of fast food but has rehabbed her diet since. “'I'm a big fan of chips and gravy, but I've cut down on junk food. I'm lucky to have a fast metabolism, so I just don't put on weight easily,” she told Closer. “My weight fluctuates all the time and I actually feel better when I'm about 9st. I joined the band when I was 16, so I was really scrawny. Now I've grown into my body and filled out and it feels much better.”

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Nicole Roberts is looking marvelous in Myknos – in her swimsuit! The Girls Aloud alum shows off her famous figure in one of her latest social media posts, modeling a black swimsuit while on a recent vacation. “Wish I could press rewind back to the most perfect trip a couple of weeks ago. Celebrating @111skin and their residency at @santamarinamykonos .. Thank you so much for inviting me to the most stunning place and for a wonderful time,” she captioned the series of snaps. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nicola Roberts 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 Walks the Dogs

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Nicola gets her cardio in with the help of her pooches. “I like walking the dogs,” she told Glamour when they asked about how she stays in shape. According to the Mayo Clinic, regular brisk walking, with or without dogs, can help you maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat, prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

2. She Does 100 Squats Per Day

Nicola manages to kill two birds with one stone. “I do 100 squats while I brush my teeth,” she told Glamour. In the morning and evening? “No, just in the morning. Jesus, I don't do them at night, too!”

3. She Avoids Processed Food

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“I'm quite fussy about food now,” Nicola told Glamour. “I won't eat frozen food and I like to know where my food has come from. I don't like anything going in my body that's from a packet. I used to eat microwave ready meals, because we were so busy, but now I like to eat clean.”

4. She Does 500 Crunches Per Day

If you want flat abs like Nicola, plan on crunching for them. She told Closer she does a whopping 500 of the ab exercises daily. “It sounds crazy, but it's not that bad – especially if you do it in sets of 20s,” she said.

5. She Cut Down on Junk Food

Nicole confesses she used to be a fan of fast food but has rehabbed her diet since. “'I'm a big fan of chips and gravy, but I've cut down on junk food. I'm lucky to have a fast metabolism, so I just don't put on weight easily,” she told Closer. “My weight fluctuates all the time and I actually feel better when I'm about 9st. I joined the band when I was 16, so I was really scrawny. Now I've grown into my body and filled out and it feels much better.”

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Model Karoline Lima shared a new swimsuit photo on Instagram this week. In it, she lay by the pool, wearing a black bathing suit and red wrap. She captioned the post, “Amputation of foot for personal reasons.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karoline Lima 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

Lima spends a lot of time in the water. She has a lot of photos on Instagram of herself either at the beach or the pool. She likes to swim to stay in shape. Lima shared this photo of herself wading in the waves at sunset. She captioned the post, “Happy and light as if there's no strife amen.” She also shared these photos of herself wading in the ocean, captioning it, “Wonder where I am?”

2. She Rides Jet-Skis

Swimming isn’t the only activity Lima does at the beach to stay active. She likes to get her heart racing and adrenaline flowing. Lima likes to ride jet-skis at the beach. Lima posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself jet-skiing in Praia das Toninhas. She captioned the post, “Fucking beautiful you know.”

3. She Plays With Dogs

Lima is a dog lover. She owns two Pomeranians, and she prominently features them on her Instagram. Lima posted this photo of herself carrying her dogs outside. She captioned the post, “Can I make a frame of this picture? Full moon.” She also shared this photo with her dogs, captioning it, “Oreo and Luquinhas passing by to send you a kiss.”

4. She Benefits From the Sun

“Sometimes a little bit of sunshine is the best medicine. A walk in the park or a bike ride probably puts you in a good mood, and a moderate amount of sun is also good for your physical health. While you’re outside soaking up rays, your body is busy making vitamin D. That’s good news, because this hormone that’s boosted by exposure to sunlight plays an important role in women’s health,” says Johns Hopkins.

5. She Loves the Beach

“Beaches provide many recreational opportunities for millions of people. Boating, fishing, swimming, walking, beachcombing, bird-watching, playing and sunbathing are among the common activities beachgoers enjoy. Beaches provide protection to residents living near the ocean by acting as a buffer against the high winds and waves of powerful storms or rough seas,” says the EPA.

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Chiara Nasti, the blogger and social media influencer, is no stranger to posting revealing photos on social media. In a recent Instagram post, Nasti modeled a new bathing suit. She did four different poses in a red swimsuit and a white netting dress. She asked her followers in the caption which photo they liked best, "1, 2, 3 or 4?" How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Chiara Nasti 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 Still Indulges

Nasti isn’t afraid to indulge. One thing she likes to enjoy is a bowl of pasta. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself doing just that. She captioned the post, “Healthy su healthy..No one stops me today but good Sunday.”

2. She Goes Outside

Nasti loves to spend time outside. Her Instagram is full of photos and videos of herself in the fresh air. She posted this photo of herself walking by the castle at Disneyland Paris. She captioned the post, “I’m in love.”

3. She Swims

One outdoor activity Nasti likes to do is go swimming. She posts several photos of herself at the beach or the pool on Instagram. She posted this set of photos of herself wading in the ocean, captioning it, “It’s raining here.” Nasti also posted these underwater photos.

4. She Works Hard

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Nasti has an amazing body, and it’s all natural. She says that she works hard to maintain it. She both called out the haters and encouraged them to work hard in this Instagram post. “You say I'm photoshopped because you want my body ahahahahahahahahah then move the 🍑 and get busy, right ?!”

5. She Plays With Dogs

Nasti loves to play with dogs. She has her own puppy, who is prominently featured on her Instagram. She posted this adorable photo with the caption, “Brat of my heart.” Harvard Health reports that having a dog can lead to you getting more physical exercise. “Owning a dog can prompt you to be more physically active — have leash, will walk.”

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Elena Morali shows off her fit figure as part of the job. Her account is full of revealing posts, a lot of them of her in swimsuits. She just shared a new set of photos of herself by the water in Domina Coral Bay. She wore a red and black bathing suit, and posed in a bed. Morali captioned the post, “Did you say Sharm????” "Bellissima,” said one commenter. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Elena Morali 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 Snorkels

Morali loves to spend time in the water. One thing she loves to do is snorkel. She has posted several photos of herself under the water on Instagram. In this set of photos, Morali snorkeled while a school of fish surrounded her. She captioned the photo, “A frog in the midst of many goldfish.”

2. She Does Yoga

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While on vacation in the Maldives, Morali made sure to do some yoga as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo of herself doing a pose on the beach, at sunset. She captioned the post, “Now without judging my gracefulness in the half-angel half-sloth pose, I would look directly at the outline.”

3. She Plays Squash

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Morali loves to spend time on the court. She is a fan of playing squash, even if she isn’t all that good at it. Morali posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself on the court. She captioned the post, “Since I am very scarce at playing, I shoot at least two poses.”

4. She Swims

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Morali loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. She has posted several photos of herself spending time in and by the water on Instagram. While on a trip to the Maldives, Morali posted this set of photos of herself floating in the water. She captioned the post, “But do we want to talk about this blue water????? If there is an idea of paradise, I think I have found it!!!!”

5. She Jet Skis

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Morali also loves to ride jet skis when she’s by the ocean. She posted this photo of herself riding a jet ski on Instagram. She captioned the photo, “Typical expression of ‘beautiful, you have no idea how good I am using this jet ski,’ But the harsh reality is, that I'm a sucker.”

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Olivia Frazer is known for her time on the hit Australian reality series, Married At First Sight. This has lead to her being an active presence on Instagram. She shares a lot of gorgeous photos on her page. This week, Frazer posed in a white two-piece swimsuit with blue dots. She received praise from her followers in the comments. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Olivia Frazer 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 Happy With Her Life

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Frazer opened up about life after her divorce in an interview with Yahoo Lifestyle. She says that she is now living life on her own terms. “Now I’m on OnlyFans, I’m single, I’m on the cover of Maxim - it’s the complete opposite. I think it’s the path that I was meant to be on and I’m where I’m meant to be. Every day I wake up and I'm just so happy with my life.”

2. She’s Taking Care Of Her Mental Health

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Frazer tells Yahoo Lifestyle that she has started taking care of her mental health. “I still feel like there's a little bit of fine-tuning to do with my mental health, but it's the best it's been since I want to say even before MAFS started filming,” she remarks. “I'm just excited to wake up every day, which I haven’t felt for two years. Obviously the filming process was hard and then what we went through during filming was awful. And then Jackson and I, it was the wrong relationship. So being in a relationship that's not working as well as all this other stuff just really took a toll. So I think getting out of all of it, I made a very conscious choice a few months ago to just stop talking about all the drama and all the bad stuff... Unless I’m asked a direct question, I just don’t interact with it or take the bait or anything like that, and it's just serving me really well.”

3. She Got Surgery

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Frazer notably lost a lot of weight in recent years. She revealed on Instagram that she decided to get weight-loss surgery as a way to do so. “Surgery [is] the last thing anybody ever wants to do. It is the last resort. It’s not fun not being able to eat like everybody else, it’s not fun to not be able to drink like everybody else.”

4. She Defends Herself

Frazer has had to defend herself due to being seen as a reality TV villain. She recently clapped back when a photo of her was taken without her consent. “I was spotted applying for a casual job at a makeup store. Absolutely disgusting because a photo was taken of me in my job interview that I did not know was being taken. It’s a huge disgusting invasion of privacy.”

5. She Swims

Frazer spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is going swimming. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself by the water. Frazer posted this set of photos of herself in Bali. In the first photo, she is seen taking a dip in a pool. She captioned the post, “Bali. And I might like the color green.” Frazer also shared this pool photo, captioning it, “More relaxing times.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”

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Brandi Glanville has never been one to hold back, whether on reality TV or her unfiltered podcast. Best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the US and UK versions of Celebrity Big Brother, and The Traitors, Glanville always speaks her mind. Her podcast, Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, recently stirred up some drama when she called out Real Housewives stars for struggling on The Traitors and suggested the show stop casting them. Many fans saw this as subtle shade toward Phaedra Parks, who excelled in the previous season.

Beyond the headlines, Glanville has shared glimpses into her personal wellness routine, from skincare secrets to unconventional self-care methods. Here’s a look at how she stays feeling and looking her best.

She Uses Eye Patches

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One thing that Glanville does to take care of her skin is use under-eye patches. In this Instagram post, she revealed the brand she used on Celebrity Big Brother. Glanville captioned it, “One of the #1 questions we get from fans since leaving #bigbrother is what brand of under eye patches were we wearing constantly on the show...The answer is @peterthomasrothofficial!! They are amaze! #ThanksMarissa 💋 (Blogging about all the products, will be posting on @bbeautyunfltrd soon).”

She Walks

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Glanville likes to walk her dogs to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her pup walking in Los Angeles. Glanville captioned the post, “On our way to do some podcasting.” Harvard Health says that walking is very beneficial. “Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.”

She Has A Dog

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As you can see from the previous Instagram post, Glanville has pet dogs. And according to Harvard Health, this can be beneficial. “A growing body of solid research shows that owning a dog can: provide companionship, help you be more active, make kids calmer, more secure, and more responsible, improve the lives of older individuals, help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life, make you more social and less isolated, ease stress.”

She Worked With A Breath Coach

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Glanville revealed to Us Weekly that she works with a breath coach to help with her mental health. “I’m still doing cosmetic stuff, but at the same time trying to fix myself. I eat better and breathe and actually exercise. I’m getting there. I just started with this journey, but I can actually do things. My body can do things now that I couldn’t do five years ago.”

She Uses CellSound

Glanville revealed to People that she used the CellSound treatment on her stomach. "I mean, to be honest, I haven't worn a crop top in years, and I literally feel comfortable going out in a crop top, which is so bizarre," she says. "Not that I feel like everyone should do that, but I can go work out with a crop top on and not feel like I have my mommy stomach and I shouldn't sit down. So it's definitely empowered me in that aspect."

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Kat McNamara is a successful actress. She is known for her role in fantasy and superhero projects like Shadowhunters, Girl vs. Monster, and Arrow. McNamara just shared her fitness challenge for the year on Instagram. In a recent video, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. McNamara received a lot of praise in the comments. She captioned the post, “Switching it up!💥New year, new workout adventure! Thanks @laurajquinn for once again putting me through my paces! 🤣 We’ve come a long way from ballet to @alo! 🩰”

She Does Pilates

McNamara is seen doing Pilates in her Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice may help you recover from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. It may also help you establish a healthy baseline, so that when those injuries or issues arise, you’re able to bounce back faster.”

She Boxes

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McNamara shared some of the things she did to stay in shape for Shadowhunters in an interview with Women’s Health. One thing she did was box. “It builds the shape of muscles I needed to look like a fighter, and it's just plain fun," she says.” Boxing has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Regular physical activity, including boxing, can lower your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.”

She Does Leg Workouts

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she doesn’t skip leg day. "I know most people hate leg day, but I kinda love it. It's what makes me feel strongest." Piedmont says that leg workouts are extremely important. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance.”

She Does HIIT

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While on Shadowhunters, McNamara did a lot of HIIT. "In order to do the fight scenes, I needed a lot of upper body strength because I would be holding weapons all day," she says to Women’s Health. "High intensity interval training turned out to be the perfect thing for me. I was able to keep up my cardio stamina and build upon that so I could do the fight scenes, which are basically just sprints."

She Consistent

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to stay consistent with her workouts. “There were days when I was tired. There were days when the last thing I wanted to do was pick up a weight...but I just had to physically get myself there—to take a deep breath and remember why I was doing it and why I was there. I think that can go for any kind of physical goal that someone has—half the battle is the mental battle.”