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Shirley Setia in Bathing Suit Enjoys "Salty Hair & Ocean Air"

Here’s how she stays so fit.

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New Zealand and Bollywood star Shirley Setia is enjoying one of the best parts of being at the beach—naturally wavy hair. Setia shared pictures of herself posing on the sand in the beautiful Maldives, wearing an animal print swimsuit. “Salty hair & ocean air 🐬,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Setia 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 Avoids Sugar

Setia is mindful of her sugar intake. “I don’t have a set regime that I follow, but I do eat in smaller portions throughout the day,” she says. “I eat everything, but I eat in smaller portions. I do try avoiding sweets because I get a sore throat when I eat sweets and that’s always a problem I face while recording. I have not had ice cream in years, that’s something I’ve completely given up on. I love dancing, you’ll see me dancing and that’s how I’m burning my calories.”

2. Tea and Coffee

Setia says she enjoys both tea and coffee. “Green tea is exceptionally high in flavonoids that can help boost your heart health by lowering bad cholesterol and reducing blood clotting,” according to Penn Medicine. “Studies show this type of tea can also help lower blood pressure, triglycerides and total cholesterol.”

3. Home Workouts

Setia prefers to work out at home whenever possible. “I do home workouts whenever possible and whenever it suits my time,” she says. “A lot of easy home exercises like planks or squats.”

4. Skincare Maven

Setia is diligent about her skincare routine. “My skincare routine is quite simple really,” she says. “I have been thinking of recording a video about it because I usually keep reading comments and I know lots of people are curious about it. Removing 100% of the makeup after a shoot is very important. However, it is an extremely exhausting thing to do after long hours of shooting and one does not feel like spending time on it.”

5. Meditation Sessions

Setia enjoys the mental health benefits of regular meditation. “[Mental health is] as important as our physical health, so I’ve been trying to meditate whenever possible,” she says. “I’m trying to get into it and it’s been good for me. Meditation is very difficult, it’s tough to just focus on something and to not let other thoughts bother you. It’s quite important to take care of our minds as well.”

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New Zealand and Bollywood star Shirley Setia is enjoying one of the best parts of being at the beach—naturally wavy hair. Setia shared pictures of herself posing on the sand in the beautiful Maldives, wearing an animal print swimsuit. “Salty hair & ocean air 🐬,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Setia 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 Avoids Sugar

Setia is mindful of her sugar intake. “I don’t have a set regime that I follow, but I do eat in smaller portions throughout the day,” she says. “I eat everything, but I eat in smaller portions. I do try avoiding sweets because I get a sore throat when I eat sweets and that’s always a problem I face while recording. I have not had ice cream in years, that’s something I’ve completely given up on. I love dancing, you’ll see me dancing and that’s how I’m burning my calories.”

2. Tea and Coffee

Setia says she enjoys both tea and coffee. “Green tea is exceptionally high in flavonoids that can help boost your heart health by lowering bad cholesterol and reducing blood clotting,” according to Penn Medicine. “Studies show this type of tea can also help lower blood pressure, triglycerides and total cholesterol.”

3. Home Workouts

Setia prefers to work out at home whenever possible. “I do home workouts whenever possible and whenever it suits my time,” she says. “A lot of easy home exercises like planks or squats.”

4. Skincare Maven

Setia is diligent about her skincare routine. “My skincare routine is quite simple really,” she says. “I have been thinking of recording a video about it because I usually keep reading comments and I know lots of people are curious about it. Removing 100% of the makeup after a shoot is very important. However, it is an extremely exhausting thing to do after long hours of shooting and one does not feel like spending time on it.”

5. Meditation Sessions

Setia enjoys the mental health benefits of regular meditation. “[Mental health is] as important as our physical health, so I’ve been trying to meditate whenever possible,” she says. “I’m trying to get into it and it’s been good for me. Meditation is very difficult, it’s tough to just focus on something and to not let other thoughts bother you. It’s quite important to take care of our minds as well.”

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Carly Lawrence in Bathing Suit is "in Paradise"

Here’s how the TV star stays in shape.

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Too Hot To Handle star Carly Lawrence is clearly happiest when she’s in a bikini. The reality star posted a video of herself on Instagram looking stunning in a purple bikini, with one fan commenting that she looks “maravilhosa”. So how does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Lawrence 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 Loves Oysters

Lawrence enjoys oysters, which are a great source of vitamin D, copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B12, and zinc. “Yes, oysters are very good for you,” says preventive cardiology dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD. “In fact, you probably didn’t know that it’s hard to beat all the health benefits of oysters from a nutritional standpoint. Oysters can really pack a healthy punch. Think of oysters as little shells full of nutrients.”

2. She Stays True To Herself

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Being on a reality show didn’t affect Lawrence’s sense of self. “For me it was easy because I just didn’t have to think about it,” she told COMPLEX. “I just said what I wanted to say, I did what I wanted to do. There wasn’t much thought into it because I was like, this is just who I am as a person. I look back and I’m like, OK, maybe I shouldn’t have done or said that, but then I’m like, well, I’m being authentic. So that’s me. And if people don’t like something that I did or said, then they might just not like me.”

3. She Loves Her “Beach Hair”

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Lawrence isn’t a fan of the overly-groomed look, preferring messier “beach hair”. “A lot of people just tell me to brush my hair, which I don’t disagree with them,” she jokes. Lawrence’s hair might actually be healthier this way, experts say, "After only a day of not using irons or heat instruments to style the hair, it will be in the condition that our hair is which is dehydrated, fragile, dull, and lifeless," says Garnier celebrity hairstylist Millie Morales. "After a month, you will notice an incredible, stronger change in your hair. You would have recovered the hydration, the natural oils of your hair and would have strengthened the protective layer of the hair."

4. She Loves the Water

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Lawrence has posted lots of snaps of herself frolicking in the ocean (in a bikini, of course!). “The color blue has been found by an overwhelming amount of people to be associated with feelings of calm and peace,” says clinical psychologist Richard Shuster, PsyD. “Staring at the ocean actually changes our brain waves’ frequency and puts us into a mild meditative state.”

5. She Loves to Dance

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Lawrence enjoys dancing, based on her TikTok posts. “We know that movement is good for everyone,” says Emily Sandow, supervisor of dance physical therapy at NYU Langone’s Harkness Center for Dance Injuries. “A healthy lifestyle is integrating the mind, body and soul relationship, and dance has all of those characteristics. Everyone can do something, even if it’s just you just tapping your foot. Everyone can do something where they can move their body to music, and that’s really valuable.”

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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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Mitali Mayekar is hanging ten in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the Indian actress shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit while holding a surfboard on the beach and sitting on it in the water. “Sunset surfing,” she captioned the set of Instagram snaps. “Gorgeous,” commented one of her followers, while others added lots of fire emojis. How does the gorgeous star maintain her fit physique? Celebwell rounded up her top health habits.


1. She Scuba Dives

Mitali enjoys scuba diving, recently going on an underwater adventure in Spain. “Now they won't do tomatina and running with the bulls. Not so excited. Rest you are alive,” she joked in an Instagram caption. Surprisingly, putting on a mask and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

2. She Hikes

Mitali is also a hiker, regularly going for hiking trips with her friends and husband. According to the National Parks Service, the physical benefits of hiking include:

  • Building stronger muscles and bones
  • Improving your sense of balance
  • Improving your heart health
  • Decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems

3. She Walks Her Dogs

Mitali is obsessed with her dogs and walks them daily. “We walked in silence but our hearts were screaming with happiness,” she captioned a photo from one of their strolls. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

4. She Takes Baths

Mitali loves soaking in the tub. “Bubbly blanket,” she captioned a photo from bath time. How can baths do your body and mind good? They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

5. She Surfs

In her latest post, Mitali surfs. According to the Australian government’s Better Health, surfing provides many health benefits including cardiovascular fitness from paddling, shoulder and back strength, which also strengthens from the paddling, and leg and core strength. “Once you’re standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up,” they say.

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Sarah Kohan, the Australian model, former partner of Javier "Chicharito" Hernández, just posed in a swimsuit. “Vitamin D and some greens… excited for summer 🌞,” she captioned the image. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Sarah Kohan 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 Gets Her Vitamin D

“In general, even with fortified foods, diet usually doesn’t provide enough vitamin D. And certain health conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract may decrease the absorption of vitamin D and predispose to low vitamin D blood levels. You also can get vitamin D through direct exposure to sunlight, although the amount of sun you need to get enough vitamin D can vary greatly,” says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Loves to Swim

Sarah once swam underwater with a sea creature. “Happy world oceans day. ❤️ No better feeling than exploring the world under the surface. Let’s keep working toward a better future for our planets oceans....Every little bit helps if everyone took and active roll it would make the world of difference. The calmness, clarity and happiness while being underwater is like being in another universe. Its unreal. 🌊🖤,” she captioned it.

3. She Love Dogs

Sarah loves dogs. “My fur baby ❤️ whenever Noah sees a dog he chases it around until he can touch it and doesn’t want to let go 🤣 I think he definitely loves animals as much as his mum.” Dogs have been shown to have big benefits to mental wellness.

4. She Surfs

“To be competitive, surfers must be physically well-rounded and have both endurance (paddling and duck diving) and explosive power (popping up, big bottom turns and explosive turns and airs off the top lip of the wave). Balance is of paramount importance too, as is symmetry between lower- and upper-body strength,” says ACE Fitness.

5. She Loves to Travel

Sarah has hit such far flung locations as Stonehenge and tropical paradises. “Taking a holiday can result in many physical and mental health benefits. In fact, some of these benefits have been shown to persist months after we have returned to work. A study of over 3,000 Canadian workers found that taking more paid vacation days was positively associated with both overall health and life satisfaction,” says one study.

Fitness

Oksana Grishina in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "You are Stronger Than You Think"

From stepmills to weightlifting, learn how she stays in peak form.

Oksana Grishina in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "You are Stronger Than You Think"
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Oksana Grishina is a fitness powerhouse. A former Ms. Olympia and multiple-time Arnold Classic champion, she’s carved out a name for herself as one of the most elite competitors in the world. Beyond the stage, she’s a dedicated coach, helping others achieve their fitness goals.

Recently, Grishina took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her gym grind, posting a striking photo of herself in peak form. Dressed in a sleek white workout top and black leggings, she delivered an empowering message: “You are stronger than you think.” The post isn’t just motivational—it’s a testament to her relentless commitment to health and strength.

So, how does she stay in such incredible shape? From stair-stepping workouts to consistent weightlifting, here’s a look at Grishina’s go-to fitness secrets.

She Does A Stepmill

Grishina shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. She recently had a baby, and has been documenting her journey of losing pregnancy weight. One thing Grishina is doing is using a stepmill. She shared this video of herself doing so, captioning it, “Recovery!!! Here we go💪🏼 Instead of the boring treadmill, I decided to do the stepmill 🔥In the process of getting back in shape😤”

She’s Consistent

Grishina makes sure to stay consistent with her fitness. She made sure to workout while she was pregnant. Grishina shared her pregnancy workout in this Instagram post. She captioned it, “Obviously my workout schedule has changed since I got pregnant but hasn’t been one day that I missed it💪🏼My pregnancy workout schedule: Morning- 30 min cardio bicycle or treadmill🚴 Day- 30-40 min light weight or body weight workout 🏋️♀️ Evening- 20 min cardio bicycle 🚴 Will it help keep your shape? Absolutely not but I promise you’ll feel better and stronger.”

She Uses A Stationary Bike

Grishina revealed in the previous post’s caption that she uses a stationary bike to keep herself in shape. Penn State PRO Wellness says, “Riding a stationary exercise bike is an efficient and effective way to burn calories and body fat while strengthening your heart, lungs, and muscles. Compared to some other types of cardio equipment, a stationary bicycle puts less stress on your joints, but it still provides an excellent aerobic workout.”

She Uses A Treadmill

Grishina also revealed in the previous Instagram post caption that she does treadmill workouts. Using a treadmill has a lot of benefits. Healthy Talbot reports, “Treadmills are mostly used for cardio training. However, this fitness machine can be used for more boosting your cardiovascular health. It’s ideal for strengthening your muscles, including glutes, thighs, and calves. With treadmill workouts, you can always optimize the sessions to suit your goals. For instance, inclining the treadmill will stretch out the calves and glutes harder. This will help to tone and build muscle mass in your buttocks, legs, and thighs.”

She Lifts Weights

Grishina is seen lifting weights in the previous Instagram post. Lifting weights has a lot of health benefits. ACE Fitness states, “Strength training with heavy weights improves muscle definition. Muscle definition occurs as the result of muscles remaining in a state of semi-contraction and heavy strength training recruits the larger type II muscle fibers responsible for a muscle’s appearance.”

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Alexia Clark is a fitness expert and influencer. She shares a lot of her workout tips on Instagram. In a recent post, Clark shared her tips for improving handstands and alternative exercises to them. In the videos, Clark is seen doing walk outs from a downward dog pose and with her feet on a bench. She captioned the post, “What other exercises would you like alternatives for?! If not, I have some alternatives for you! As a personal trainer I’ve always said if you can’t do an exercise I will ALWAYS have an alternative!”

She Does Bear Crawls

Clark likes to do bear crawls to keep herself in shape. She shared some variations of the exercise in this Instagram post. Clark captioned it, “Which variation are you trying first? Let me know below! 👇Bear crawls are one of the most underrated exercises out there—and it’s time to change that. 💪 Whether you’re building strength, improving mobility and core strength or getting your heart rate up, this move checks ALL the boxes. Swipe through to see my favorite bear crawl variations you NEED to add to your routine. 🙌 Trust me, your body will thank you! 1. Forward reverse bear crawl. 2. Lateral bear crawl. 3. Low bear crawl. 4. Reach bear crawl. 5. Single leg bear crawl. 6. Bear crawl pull through. 7. Bear crawl walk out. 8. Bear crawl jack.”

She Lifts Weights

Clark does a lot of strength training to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing different upper body workouts with dumbbells. Clark captioned the video, “Comment ‘ME’ for the deets! Your upper body deserves some love, even on busy days! Try this dumbbell only upper body workout that you can crush in under 15 minutes!”

She Cooks

Clark makes sure to eat a healthy diet. One way she does so is by cooking. Clark shared this recipe for healthy queso on Instagram. Harvard Health states that cooking can help you eat healthier. “We already know that the more people cook at home, the healthier their diet, the fewer calories they consume, and the less likely they are to be obese or develop type 2 diabetes. A growing body of scientific evidence supports teaching patients how to cook meals at home as an effective medical intervention for improving diet quality, weight loss, and diabetes prevention.”

She Works Hard

Clark made sure to work hard to get herself in shape. She opened up about her fitness journey after having surgery in the caption of this Instagram post. “The far left photo was about a month before my emergency surgery. My intestines twisted and I was rushed into surgery. The doctors said there is no reason your intestines can twist - it can happen to anyone at anytime. I completely lost my core, I wasn’t able to eat so I lost a ton of weight and muscle. I literally started back at square 1. It was a nightmare. The middle photo was a couple months after surgery. As you can see my glute, legs, arms, everything was just gone. The right photo was about a year after my surgery. I am stronger than I have ever been. Mentally, physically and emotionally because I never gave up. Not every day was easy but I took it one day at a time. If you’re starting on your fitness journey for the first time, or restarting remember that you have to celebrate the small goals. You will get stronger in every single way. If I can do it, I know you can too!”

She Does Full Body Workouts

Clark makes sure to workout her entire body. She shared a full-body workout with weights in this Instagram video. Clark is seen doing exercises like squats with a shoulder press and mountain climbers in it. She captioned it, “This quick full-body workout is perfect for busy days when time is tight but you still want to feel strong, energized, and accomplished. 💪🏋️♀️ Stay on track

🔥 Targets every major muscle group ⏱️ Done in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re squeezing it in before work, during lunch, or at the end of your day, this workout will leave you feeling AMAZING—and it’s proof that even 10 minutes can make a big difference. 💡 Save this post to crush your next quick sweat session!”

Beauty

Emily Elizabeth Stuns in Paradise.

Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

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Emily Elizabeth is heating up Hawaii – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the model and influencer shows off her amazing figure in a two-piece while on the beaches of the tropical paradise. “Hawaii >> 🌺🌈,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “Simply Beautiful ❤️🏖❤,” commented one of her followers. “🔥😍perfect,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Hydration

Emily prioritizes hydration. Not only does she drink water, but also electrolyte enhanced fruit. “Fresh coconut,” she captioned a photo from Bora Bora. According to the Mayo Clinic, hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

Coffee

Emily enjoys the perks of caffeine. Here she is drinking a cup of coffee. According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several benefits of drinking coffee in moderation. “It acts on your brain to improve memory, mood, reaction times, and mental function,” they say, citing a study finding that caffeine can improve endurance and performance during exercise. It is also antioxidant-rich, can ward off diabetes, prevent neurologic disease, lower cancer risk, and ward off depression, they point out.

Snowboarding

While you can usually find Emily in the tropics, sometimes she heads over to the mountains for winter sports. In one of her photos she goes snowboarding. According to the University of Rochester, snowboarding, like skiing, is a great cardiovascular workout. “Because they are also weight-bearing exercises, they strengthen your bones as they tone your muscles,” they say. “Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises also work to reduce your risk for chronic diseases, and lower blood pressure. They also help you maintain a healthy body weight. Through regular aerobic exercise like skiing and snowboarding, you lower your risk of developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, having a stroke, and perhaps even getting cancer.”

Snorkeling

While on vacation Emily throws on a mask and fin and goes snorkeling. Surprisingly, putting on a snorkel and fins and swimming through the water is a great workout. In addition to being a great aerobic exercise and burning calories, other health benefits may include improved cardiovascular function, stress reduction, mood enhancement, and muscular toning.

Walking

She also takes her dog for walks. Here she is strolling in Central Park with her pooch. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.