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Saniya Iyappan in Bathing Suit is an "Island Girl"

Here is how the Indian actress stays fit.

Saniya Iyappan is enjoying the island lifestyle. The Indian actress, currently vacationing in Thailand, shared a bunch of photos of herself over the weekend, showing off her perfect curves in a variety of swimsuits. "Island girl," she captioned one of the Instagram snaps, floating on a boat in the ocean. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Saniya Iyappan 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 Dances

According to Times of India Saniya is a trained dancer and has been dancing since she was a kid. Her claim to fame? She came in second place as a contestant in the dance reality show D2 – D 4 Dance on Mazhavil Manorama. You can still find her showing off her moves on social media. 

2

She Is Active Outdoors

Saniya stays active in sun or snow. She loves swimming, snorkeling, boating, walks on the beach, and hiking in the mountains. "For big health benefits, aim for these numbers: 2.5 to 5 hours of moderate aerobic activity, or 75-150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity every week. Want to do more than that? You'll get more health benefits. Try to spread this activity throughout the week," recommends the Mayo Clinic.

3

She Exercises

The Times of India also reports that Saniya is totally devoted to fitness, spending "hours in the gym every day." She sometimes shares clips from her workouts on social media, and is impressively strong and balanced. 

4

She Is Motivated by Trolls

Saniya is just 20-years-old, but has already experienced her fair share of online bullying. However, she uses them to her advantage. "There have been many trolls that were intended to make fun of me or to hurt me. But I think of them as my motivators. It was because of them that more people came to know about me and my character Chinnu," she told FWD.

5

She Is True to Herself

Saniya has described herself as a "energetic, fun, and crazy person," to FWD. She tries to stay true to herself and live authentically. "When you fake your true nature for someone else, you will only lose yourself and your true loved ones. Be yourself no matter what others say because there is no one like you and that's what I believe," she said. 

Leah Groth
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