Pip Edwards in Bathing Suit Enjoys "Pure Freedom" at Burning Man
Burning Man may be over for the year—but Pip Edwards clearly enjoyed every minute of her experience. The Australian fashion entrepreneur shared photos of herself at the festival, wearing platform shoes and a black bikini with a sheer skirt and top. "Pure freedom," she commented on one of the pics. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Edwards 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!
She's An Early Bird
Edwards has very busy mornings, and is up fairly early to seize the day. "I wake up around 6am and I usually try to do 20 minutes of meditation," she tells Body and Soul. "Then, I make a coffee, read my horoscope, quickly scan emails, get my son Justice up and ready, make breakfast, drop him to my mum or to school, then head to Pilates before getting to work."
She Loves Healthy Food
A normal weekday dinner for Edwards is "roasted veggies and salad with some kind of soup," she says. "Justice and I like to eat differently, but generally make the effort to sit down and eat together. Tacos on Tuesdays and Sundays are our weekly ritual – we enjoy cooking and eating that together." Eating as a family offers many health benefits, experts say. "There have been more than 20 years of dozens of studies that document that family dinners are great for the body, the physical health, the brains and academic performance, and the spirit or the mental health," says family therapist Anne Fishel. "The mental health benefits are just incredible. Regular family dinners are associated with lower rates of depression, and anxiety, and substance abuse, and eating disorders, and tobacco use, and early teenage pregnancy, and higher rates of resilience and higher self esteem."
She Has Acupuncture
Edwards has regular acupuncture sessions, saying she is "obsessed" with it. "Acute and chronic pain both respond well to acupuncture, sometimes very quickly," says licensed acupuncturist Nancy Byrne, MS. "With acute pain, you may feel 80% relief after one treatment, and some people feel 100% better. Getting to the bottom of chronic pain is an ongoing process over multiple sessions. And some people come in for one thing, such as sleep problems, and discover another benefit that keeps them coming back, like relief from anxiety."
She Loves the Sauna and Swimming
Edwards tries to get in at least one session of sauna and swimming a week. "If you have access to a sauna and are considering incorporating it into your routine, first discuss with your doctor as you would before starting any kind of new exercise regimen," says Dr. Michael Daignault. "Remember, using the sauna induces the same physiologic response you would experience from an intense workout. Sauna use is not recommended for those with a history of low blood pressure, recent heart attack or stroke, and individuals with altered or reduced sweat function. Pregnant women and children should also avoid the sauna."
She Does Pilates Three Times a Week
Edwards loves Pilates, and does it at least twice a week, preferably three if she has time. "There's a therapeutic, preventative benefit to Pilates," says yoga therapist Judi Bar. "Because as it's isolating and relaxing muscle groups, it strengthens them with control and breath. Like yoga, one of the best benefits is that well-being that can come from feeling better. It strengthens your core and, ultimately, it can help lower back pain because, besides tight muscles, lower back pain also comes from misalignment and lack of strength."
