Sommer Ray in Bathing Suit "Just Launched"

Sommer Ray is inviting you to a game of basketball in her swimsuit. “1v1?,” she captioned the photos on a court, on which she wore a bathing suit bottom and a white blazer. She looks superfit, no surprise given that fitness is part of her business, and has been part of her life since growing up. In fact, she just launched her own swimsuit line, SMR Swimwear! How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sommer Ray 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 Into Fitness Because It’s a Family Thing

When asked about body building, Sommer said: “I started when I was around 16. I grew up with it. My dad's a bodybuilder. My mom is a competitor. So actually my first show I ever did was with my mom. So yeah, started when I was 16.” She likes sharing tips online because “I love just being on there because I wanna like show girls that you can post what you want and do what you want and just embrace being you and being beautiful. Because we're all beautiful and unique in our way,” she told CTV.

2. Sometimes She Has Down Days

“I don't work out every single day. Like obviously I'm not a crazy person, but yeah. Sometimes I have days where I'm even like a bad mood and I'm down on myself. Like with things like that, people don't understand. It's like, everyone's human. I have days where I wake up and I feel disgusting and fat. And I'm like, Ew at myself, you know, I look at me, I'm like, disgusting. So we're–as girls, we just like have this, and every girl's the same. Like, it doesn't matter. [Even] the most beautiful girl in the world. Trust me. They wake up and they hate themselves some days too. It's just like life as a girl….So I have days where I'm very unmotivated and I think my body sucks … But I fight through it,” she told the Off the Pill podcast.

3. She Stays Motivated This Way

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“How I find my motivation is, I don't look for motivation." She says it's not "Like, oh, I wanna get in shape for this pool party. Oh, I wanna get in shape, cuz I'm going on vacation. Because when that is over, you're gonna forget about working out and you don't care about working out anymore. You have to do it for a real reason that's not going to go away,” she told Off the Pill.

4. She Eats in Moderation

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“I eat in moderation,” she said. “That's my thing. There's balance. Like I'm not just gonna eat cheeseburgers every day. Come Friday I'm gonna have a cheeseburger and then I'm gonna have salad. It's called balance.” As for working out: “I try to work out every day. I mean, I used to be really, really consistent, but like I'm so busy now that it's like, sometimes I get off track, but yeah. I mean, I eat what I want, but the I'm also blessed with a good metabolism because I can really eat what I want and I burn it off really quick,” she told Off the Pill.

5. This is Her Best Business Advice

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The “best business advice is to do what you're passionate about. Because I feel like business, too, can just be doing what you love. And I feel like the most success comes from doing what you love and doing business and what you love. So it's like, I love clothes and I love fitness and I just do all my business endeavors and the stuff that I'm passionate about,” she told CTV.

Sommer Ray, the fitness model and influencer, is showing off her new swimwear line on Instagram. Her choice of photoshoot location? The jungle. In her new post, Ray posed with the trees behind her. She wore a strapless zebra print bikini, looking gorgeous. Ray captioned the post, “I just wanna live in a jungle. P.s all my swim dropping at the end of the month!!! I’m loving this zebra print.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sommer Ray 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 Wants To Be A Role Model

Ray has a large platform and a lot of followers, which she wants to use for good. She tells Forbes that she wants to be an inspiration for her followers, and wants them to not just see her as a pretty girl. “I want girls to know that I’m for them. I want to show them my personality and show them that I’m not just a dumb bimbo. Because that’s what you think. You see a girl on Instagram, showing her body, and it’s just substance less.”

2. She Embraces Her Natural Beauty

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Ray tells Forbes that she embraces her natural beauty. She says that she wants to encourage others to accept themselves as they are. “I just want to promote a healthy, natural lifestyle. I’m really against plastic surgery and all that stuff.”

3. She’s Confident

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Ray has a lot of confidence in herself. She tells Forbes that this is the reason she isn’t afraid to show off her body. “I worked hard for my body,” Ray says. “I’ve sculpted it. I’m not going to just keep it in the garage. If you have a Ferrari you’re going to drive it.”

4. She Has Rest Days

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Ray broke down some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Cosmopolitan. She says that while she works out a lot, she also makes time for her body to recover. Ray says that she sets two days each week aside for resting. "If my glutes are sore, I tell myself, 'I probably shouldn't work them today,' " she says. "I just listen to my body."

5. She Switches Up Her Workouts

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For Ray, working out is all about variety. She tells Cosmopolitan that she likes to do different exercises, as they target different parts of her body. "There’s not a certain exercise or specific workout that’s beneficial," she says. "I switch it up every day and try to make it fun, because as soon as it feels like a job, you don’t want to do it."

Sommer Ray is one of the most well-known fitness influencers out there. She has a strong following on social media. Ray shares a lot of stunning photos on her Instagram account. She just shared a new set of swimsuit photos this week. In them, she lounged in the sun in a black two-piece swimsuit, her figure on display. She captioned the post, “I don’t have to post the same photo 10 times but I want to.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sommer Ray 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 Has One Day To Herself

Ray shared some of her favorite wellness practices with Heatworld. She says that she likes to set aside one day a week for herself. “I love to take a hot bath, moisturise, curl up in my robe, and de-stress after a busy week. And of course, hang out with my pets. I’m a huge animal fanatic and grew up on a ranch in Colorado surrounded by them, so spending as much time as possible with them is really important to me. It’s my favourite pastime."

2. She Doesn't Use Certain Products

Ray makes sure to take care of her skin. She tells Heatworld that she is very particular about what products she uses. "Growing up I struggled with acne and dry skin,” Ray explains. “So skincare has always been something that’s fascinated me. Topical solutions just never seemed to work quite right, and I always wanted to avoid heavy medications or chemicals.”

3. She Stays Hydrated

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Ray tells Heatworld that she makes sure to stay hydrated each day. She says that this is one of her biggest wellness secrets. "Making sure I drink enough water, although I am always careful in making sure I don’t waste it. Water wastage is a huge issue that people don’t necessarily think about, but it’s really important to me.”

4. She Still Indulges

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Ray opened up about her diet and exercise routine to Cosmopolitan. She says that she makes sure to eat healthy. However, Ray also says that she likes to indulge from time to time. "If I want a slice of pizza, I have a slice of pizza,” she says. “I want to look good, but I also want to enjoy life.”

5. She Wants To Inspire Women

Ray has a lot of followers on Instagram. And she wants to use her platform for good. She tells Cosmopolitan that she wants to encourage others to find self-acceptance. "I don’t want to motivate women to look like me,” she says. “I want them to love themselves the way I do. Society puts on pressure to look and be a certain way. You're at your best when you are confident in yourself."

Sommer Ray is a successful model, fitness influencer, and YouTuber. She shares a lot of revealing photos on her Instagram account. Ray just posted a new set of bikini photos. In them, she sat on the ledge of the pool in a tan bathing suit. She captioned the post, “Imrais Beauty and chill?” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sommer Ray 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 Uses Quality Skincare Products

In addition to being a model and YouTuber, Ray also has her own line of skincare products, called IMRAIS. She tells Heatworld how she got into creating her own brand. "Growing up I struggled with acne and dry skin, so skincare has always been something that’s fascinated me,” she says. “Topical solutions just never seemed to work quite right, and I always wanted to avoid heavy medications or chemicals. I developed IMARAÏS with my own personal experiences in mind but also taking into account that everyone’s skin is unique. I always have my friends try out my IMARAÏS gummies, and they get hooked quickly as they just taste so good! I feel that most people don’t need a 12-step skincare routine, we need long-lasting solutions that start from within and effective ingredients.”

2. She Starts Her Wellness First Thing Each Day

Ray revealed some of her wellness secrets to Heatworld. For her, wellness begins first thing in the morning. "To me, the key to mornings is getting active as early as possible. Get your heart rate up by doing a workout or going for a run. I always eat a healthy breakfast too, as it sets me up for the busy day ahead. Also, do something to make yourself feel confident. Put on a cute outfit, smile at yourself in the mirror, and just be happy to be you!"

3. She Drinks Water

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Ray makes sure to stay hydrated. She tells Heatworld that one of her biggest wellness tips is always drinking enough water each day. "Making sure I drink enough water, although I am always careful in making sure I don’t waste it. Water wastage is a huge issue that people don’t necessarily think about, but it’s really important to me.”

4. She Sets Time Aside For Self-Care

Ray tells Heatworld that she always makes time for herself. She sets aside one day a week for self-care. "Sundays are all about relaxation,” she says. “I love to take a hot bath, moisturise, curl up in my robe, and de-stress after a busy week. And of course, hang out with my pets. I’m a huge animal fanatic and grew up on a ranch in Colorado surrounded by them, so spending as much time as possible with them is really important to me. It’s my favourite pastime."

5. She Does Hamstring Curls

Ray reveals on this blog post that she likes to use gym equipment in non-traditional ways. She says how she likes to use a hamstring curl machine. “Instead of just lying face down and hooking my ankles behind the bar to engage the back of my legs to bring the bar towards my butt (as directed), I lie face-up with my upper back on the pad, the soles of my feet on the ground, and the bar positioned against my hips. Then, I engage my hamstrings and butt to lift my hips against the resistance until my body forms a straight line between my knees and shoulders.”