Parul Gulati in Bathing Suit is "Chasing a Rainbow"

Indian actress Parul Gulati is having a magical vacation in the beautiful Maldives. Gulati, 28, shared a reel of herself running across pristine golden sand, wearing a turquoise bathing suit with her hair loose. “Chasing a rainbow 🌈,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gulati 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. Balanced Diet, No Restrictions

Gulati doesn’t believe in restricting her food, but makes an effort to balance it out with smart choices. “I do not follow any strict diets, but I do try to eat clean at times,” she says. “And oh, I’m all about cheat meals! Chaat [Indian savory snacks] is my favorite! Fries, fried momos, burgers and pizzas. If I had the chance, I’d eat all of this everyday of the week!”

2. Regular Workouts

Gulati works out several times a week to help balance her diet and be fit. “I work out 5 times a week,” she says. “I really don’t have a choice but to work out regularly since I eat almost everything under the sun, even though I’m vegetarian. My favorite target areas are my shoulders and glutes.”

3. She Loves Coffee

Gulati is a self-confessed coffee lover. “For the average, healthy person, the AHA recommends limiting caffeine consumption to 400 mg or less daily – to stay within that range, that’s about four 8-ounce cups of coffee,” says Joseph A. Hill, MD, PhD. “Enjoying coffee in moderation is safe for most people who follow a heart-healthy lifestyle, and might, in fact, be a health-promoting strategy, both socially and physically.”

4. Staying Active

Gulati stays active not just to burn calories, but to support overall health and vitality. “It is supremely important that we take care of our bodies,” she says. “It’s all that we have, nothing else really matters. Being active and focusing on our physical and mental fitness are the things that can really help us in the long run!”

5. She’s an Entrepreneur

Not only is Gulati a successful actress, she also has her own line of hair extensions. “I always loved hair extensions and did realize it is extremely hard to find good hair extensions that are affordable,” she says. “Nobody was doing anything for hair thinning at that point, I saw a gap in the market and took advantage of the same and started an E-Commerce business.”

Actress Raai Laxmi, star of films like Officer Arjun Singh IPS Batch 2000, is spending time by the beach. She’s also posting several new photos on Instagram of herself enjoying the sun and fun. Laxmi posted two photos of herself posing on the beach in a yellow and gold swimsuit. She captioned one photo with three sun emojis, and the other by writing, “Witnessing your own growth is a beautiful sight.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Raai Laxmi 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 Scuba Diving

Laxmi loves to go to the beach. One thing that she loves to do when she’s there is go scuba diving. Laxmi posted this reel on Instagram of herself going for a dive. She dove off a boat and swam amongst the fish and other sea creatures. She captioned the reel, “If I could live here.”

2. She Strength Trains

One way Laxmi likes to stay in shape is by doing strength training workouts. She posts several photos and videos on Instagram of herself doing different strength based exercises at the gym. She posted this reel of herself lifting a weight, captioning it, “It’s a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up! Back to functional training after long, but getting there with the help of my trainer.” She also posted this photo of herself about to lift a barbell, captioning it, “There is no shortcut, it takes time to build a better, stronger version of yourself.”

3. She Rides ATVs

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Laxmi is a big fan of riding ATVs. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself going for a ride in the sand. Laxmi did this activity on New Year’s Eve, as she captioned the post, “Riding into 2022. What a way to end 2021. Made enough memories. Perfect way to say goodbye 2021.”

4. She Wants To Show Different Sides Of Herself

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Laxmi wants her fans to see her play different roles. In 2019, she took on the role of a woman on the run in the film Mirugaa, and she told The Hindu that she wanted people to see her play more serious roles. “I just thought people have seen me do a lot of commercial films, and so playing a role like this. I wanted to make people think that I can pull off these serious roles. Clearly, I’m experimenting, just doing things where people will get to see a different me.”

5. She’s A Feminist

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Laxmi is a proud feminist, and is outspoke about sexism faced in the film and acting world. She tells The Hindu, “I wouldn’t mind seeing a female cinematographer. But if the director is a man, there are a lot of restrictions to the way he would talk on the set, especially if he has a female senior technician on the floor. These are some reasons people don’t take a chance [with women]. It is not a great reason but people in the industry are way more casual and they always want to be in their comfort space. When a woman enters the picture, the guy thinks he cannot control it and then the work space becomes diplomatic.”

Tridha Choudhury, star Bandish Bandits and Aashram. just posted a stunning new reel on Instagram. She enjoyed a day outside by the beach, while vacationing in Dubai. In the reel, Choudhury posed in a white floral bathing suit. She captioned the reel, “All that glitters is gold.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Tridha Choudhury 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 In The Water

Choudhury is a big fan of going to the beach, and going for a dip in the pool. In this reel she posted on Instagram, she is seen using a float in the pool. She captioned the post, “Life can be exactly how you want it to be. Let me hear a yes to that.” Choudhury also posted this photo of herself in the infinity pool, captioning it, “The best address in the city for infinite view of the Palm and a relaxing swim.”

2. She Learns From Her Bad Days

In this revealing post from Instagram, Choudhury talked about how she approaches her negative experiences. She says that she always tries to learn from her bad days, and uses them to grow. “On days that would seem to make me feel Hopeless and drained of every Ray of Happiness, each and every one of them have tried to reassure me that All is not lost ; even when they must be going through the same or worse.”

3. She Takes Skincare Product With Her

Choudhury has great skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She tells Indulg Express that she always has a few products on hand with her, in case she needs it. “It’ll definitely be wet wipes, and I love face mists. When I travel overseas, I pick up Evian Spring Thermal Water in bulk. There’s also a small compact mirror from Dior in my bag."

4. She Worked Out During The Pandemic

Choudury didn’t let the pandemic stop her from staying in shape. In fact, she actually worked out even more during lockdowns. “The lockdown has helped me shed a lot of weight,” she told Indulg Express. “I am walking and running a lot and also playing a lot of basketball, which is keeping me fit.”

5. She Limits Her Sugar Intake

Choudhury opened up about her daily diet to Indulg Express. She says that she tries to eat as healthy as she can, and her main trick is limiting sugar. “More than a balanced diet, I believe in not consuming certain things. Sugar is the culprit in everyone’s diet, and I control the additional intake of sugar strictly.”

Actress Aahana Kumra is spending time in gorgeous Khoa Lak, Thailand. She’s making sure to spend time at the beach, and get some stunning photos on Instagram. Kumra recently shared a photo of herself leaning on a palm tree. In it, she wore a leopard print bikini and matching wrap. Kumra’s amazing figure was on display. She captioned the post, “Taking a walk on the wild side.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Aahana Kumra 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 Doesn’t Rely On Supplements

Kumra opened up about her diet and wellness in an interview with HealthShots. She says that while she believes in taking supplements, she doesn’t want to rely on them. “After 25 or 30, take supplements for what your body requires and what it can’t produce on its own. But it doesn’t mean you give up food and depend on supplements like woh khaana hai. We are big advocates of food!”

2. She Believes In Balance

Kumra makes sure to eat healthy. However, she also doesn’t like to restrict herself too much. She tells HealthShots that she believes in a balanced diet, and she still enjoys her favorite foods. “Don’t cut things out, especially the foods you’ve grown up eating. I eat roti and chawal and I’ve never given them up!”

3. She Runs

Kumra shares a lot of workout videos on Instagram. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is to go for a run. She shared this video of herself running through town. Kumra captioned it, “This song, and this city is pure love and nothing else.” Kumra also tells HealthShots, “I started running 5 km, which changed to 8 km, 10 km, 12 km and now it’s 15 km. Yes, I can comfortably run 15 km in one go. My sister and I try not to miss our Sunday run at Juhu Beach, and I run at least 3-4 times a week!”

4. She White Water Rafts

Kumra spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do is go white water rafting. She shared this video on Instagram of a rafting trip she took with friends. Kumra captioned it, “What An Experience!! White water rafting after 10 years! The freezing Ganga of Rishikesh!! Quite an adventurous morning.” She also posted this video from the same trip.

5. She Swims

Kumra spends a lot of time by the water. She likes to swim as a way of staying in shape. Kumra posted this video of herself going for a dip in different pools. She captioned it, “My superpower: Just keep swimming!” At the end of last year, she also shared this video of herself in the pool. Kumra captioned it, “Gratitude for everything and everyone amazing in 2022! Scripting for 2023 in progress!”

Parul Gulati is a successful actress, having appeared in Netflix's Selection Day and a version of Little Women. She’s also known for her own hair and extension line. Gulati just shared a stunning new photo on Instagram. In it, she posed in an orange bathing suit, her figure on display. "Wow," said one commenter. How does she stay in shape? Read on to see 5 ways Parul Gulati 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 Doesn’t Deprive Herself

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Gulati opened up about her wellness routine to Women Fitness. She says that she doesn’t deprive herself when it comes to food. “I do not follow any strict diets, but I do try to eat clean at times. And oh, I’m all about cheat meals! Chaat is my favourite! Fries, fried momos, burgers & pizzas. If I had the chance, I’d eat all of this everyday of the week!”

2. She Works Out Regularly

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Gulati makes sure to workout on a regular basis. She tells Women Fitness, “I work out 5 times a week. I really don’t have a choice but to work out regularly since I eat almost everything under the sun, even though I’m vegetarian. My favorite target areas are my shoulders and glutes.”

3. She Prioritizes Health

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One of Gulati’s secrets to staying healthy is making wellness a priority. She tells Women Fitness, “It is supremely important that we take care of our bodies. This is what 2020 has taught me and it’s all that we have, nothing else really matters. Being active & focusing on our physical and mental fitness are the things that can really help us in the long run!”

4. She Does Leg Exercises

Gulati makes sure to workout her lower body. One exercise she likes to do are donkey kicks. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them while her cat walked near her. She captioned the video, “Working on my meowscles.” Donkey kicks, also known as glute bridges, are a type of exercise that targets the muscles in your buttocks, specifically the gluteus maximus. To do a donkey kick, start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Lift your hips off the ground and squeeze your glutes as you extend one leg straight out behind you. Lower your hips back down and repeat with the other leg. Donkey kicks can be done with or without weights, and can be incorporated into a variety of workouts to strengthen and tone your glutes.

5. She Does Pilates

Gulati likes to do pilates to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself using a reformer. In it, Gulati is seen doing hamstring bridges, squat lunges, and leg extensions. She captioned the video, “Leg day.” "Without question, squats are the gold standard when it comes to lower-body exercises—and for good reason. The triple flexion and extension at the hips, knees and ankles promotes mobility, while building strength throughout the legs," says ACE Fitness.