Tennis Star Donna Vekic Shares Swimsuit Photo of "Vitamin Sea"

Donna Vekic is soaking up the sun in Croatia – in her swimsuit. In a new social media post from vacation, the tennis star sits by the ocean in her bathing suit and enjoys a relaxing afternoon. “Lots of views and shades of blues,” she captioned the Instagram post, adding the hashtag “vitamin sea.” How does the athlete keep herself ready for the court? Celebwell compiled some of the ways she stays fit and healthy.

1. She Has a Set Meal Plan

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“Nutrition is very important—up to 70 percent of helping you play your best—but we can also get away with taking a few liberties here and there. It all comes down to timing, and when you’re eating right,” Donna told Tennis.com. “I started working with a nutritionist in the last off-season, so I had a set meal plan, but it’s a bit trickier to follow it when I’m on the road. I have to eat a lot in restaurants, which can make it harder to plan ahead, as opposed to when I’m able to cook at home.” She also fuels up before she hits the court. “I try to eat about two hours before a match, but if the match before mine goes longer than planned, I will have a small snack, like an energy bar or a banana. Afterward, I try not to eat carbs for dinner, and I try to eat my dinner early because I think it helps me sleep better,” she says.

2. She Cycles

Donna rides a stationary bike for cardio. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

3. She Hikes

Donna loves hitting the trails. “A hike a day when in LA,” she captioned this post from her “Sunday funday” in Malibu. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between,” says the National Parks Service. Some of the physical benefits include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.

4. She Stand-Up Paddleboards

When she is on the water, you can find Donna paddleboarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and also a great form of cardio. The water sport can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140-pound male and 436 for a female the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

5. She Cheats

Donna loves taking a celebratory cheat day when she wins a big match. “I would probably have a drink first, and then order a burger, followed by a Nutella pizza for dessert,” she says about her dream day of indulgence.

Serena Williams is already an incredible athlete, and is known as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She shared a unique way that she trains and stays in shape on the court on Instagram this week. Williams shared an underwater photo of her snorkeling in a unique pose. She captioned the photo, “When you ask how did I reach that ball… it’s underwater training :).” Read on to see 5 ways Serena Williams 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 Plays Tennis, Naturally

Perhaps Williams’ most obvious fitness secret is the fact that she plays tennis. In order to be one of the best tennis players in the world, Williams has to practice and play tennis regularly. Williams and her sister Venus’, story to being tennis superstars is being told in the new film, King Richard, which stars Will Smith as Williams’ father and coach.

2. She Snorkels

As seen in her most recent Instagram photo, Williams loves to snorkel. She shared a series of photos and one video on Instagram of herself snorkeling with her husband and daughter.

3. She Gets Plenty Of Fresh Air

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In addition to playing tennis and going snorkeling, Williams is often seen going outside and getting fresh air. Williams loves to post photos on Instagram of her trips to the beach, or strolling outside.

4. She Makes Sure To Eat Healthy

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In order to keep herself in shape for the tennis season, Williams has to eat healthy. She says to Fitness Magazine that it is easy for her to eat healthy. "Unless I'm eating really healthy, I feel [less than confident] almost every other week."

5. She Eats A Lot Of Veggies & Plant Based Food

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Williams tells Women’s Health that she’s a big fan of eating veggies and plant-based items. "I want to have a healthy lifestyle and, so you know, [I'm eating] a lot of greens and mostly plant-based lately, just super healthy stuff."

San Jose State swimmer Andreea Dragoi is enjoying the gorgeous sun and sea at Laguna Beach, California. The Romanian model posted a photo of herself wearing a white bathing suit and she posed in the surf, captioning the shot, “Vitamin sea 🥥.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Dragoi 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 Weights

Dragoi uses heavy weights for her resistance training exercises. “In strength training, you add resistance to a particular movement to overload your muscles, which makes them work harder and become stronger,” says strength and athletic trainer Tom Iannetta, ATC, CSCS. “As we age, we lose muscle mass, which decreases metabolism, so establishing a strength program will not only increase muscles, it will boost metabolism.”

2. She’s a Swimmer

Dragoi is—of course—an accomplished competitive swimmer. “Individuals of various ages, body weights, and health conditions can experience health benefits from swimming,” says the Cleveland Clinic. “Because performing exercise in water can decrease the impact of body weight on your joints, swimming can be an ideal form of exercise for achieving many goals, ranging from heart health, weight loss, pain management and arthritis management.”

3. Balanced Diet

Dragoi enjoys indulging in delicious food when she travels, especially local bread. Bread such as sourdough offers many health benefits, experts say. "The fermentation process and higher fiber content makes sourdough a useful option for those with blood sugar management issues," says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. "This is because, unlike many commercially produced breads, sourdough has less of an impact on blood sugar levels."

4. Fresh Fruit

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Dragoi loves fresh fruit, especially raspberries. “Raspberries are also full of antioxidants and nutrients called polyphenols that decrease oxidative damage,” says the Cleveland Clinic. “Like their ‘blue’ berry cousin, they’re high in fiber to aid in digestion, blood glucose control and weight loss.”

5. She Practices Gratitude

Dragoi is determined to change people’s perceptions of what it means to be an athlete but also a model. “I am grateful for all the people I have in my life that make me happy and support me,” she says. “And I am thankful that I now can have a say and influence the stereotypes and stigmas in the pageant and modeling world. This accomplishment means a better version of myself as I learn many new things from every pageant, every girl, every different culture, and lastly a new experience”

Darcey Silva is one of the breakout stars of the TLC series, 90 Day Fiance. She and her sister, Stacey, even received their own spinoff, called Darcey and Stacey. Silva just shared a new reel on Instagram of herself enjoying time in Mykonos. She captioned it, “Got that Darcey glow in Greece!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Darcey Silva stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She’s Motivated

Silva shared some of her health secrets in an interview with InTouch. She says that she’s a lot more motivated to stay healthy. “I’ve been up and down in weight at times throughout my life and [I was] just motivated to kind of get myself back together physically — and emotionally too. It’s been a whirlwind of a journey, and I just wanted to focus on myself again and have self-love and happiness.”

2. She Does Workouts That Calm Her

Silva shared some of her favorite workouts in her InTouch interview. She says that she likes to do Pilates and take walks. “It’s really important to get that meditative time to breathe and focus on yourself and just self-love,” she explained. “Really taking care of yourself.”

3. She Changed Her Diet

Silva made sure to change her diet and lifestyle to help her get in shape. She opened up about what she changed in her InTouch interview. “I cut out certain things in my life diet-wise, less carbs and sugar and stuff like that, and just drinking more water and moving around more, exercising.”

4. She Swims

Silva spends a lot of time in the water. She likes to go to the pool to advertise her clothing line, House of Eleven. Silva shared this photo on Instagram of herself going for a dip. She captioned it, “11:11 making my wish! Manifesting mode! Mogul minded!”

5. She Gets Her Vitamin D

"One of the best (and easiest) ways to get vitamin D is by being outside. Our bodies produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight—about 15 minutes in the sun a day is adequate if you’re fair skinned. And since Vitamin D helps your body maintain calcium and prevents brittle, thin, or misshapen bones, soaking in sun may be just what the doctor ordered," says Select Health. And: "It’s not just in your head; there’s a scientific reason being in the sunshine improves your mood. Sunshine boosts your body’s level of serotonin, which is a chemical that improves your mood and helps you stay calm and focused. Increased exposure to natural light may help ease the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder--a change in mood that typically occurs in the fall and winter months when there are fewer hours of daylight."

Éva Horváth shares a lot of swimsuit photos on her Instagram page. Horváth just shared a new one this week. In it, she sat on a piece of wood at the beach. She wore a multicolored patterned bathing suit, her figure on display. Horváth captioned the photo, “Attention ! Disturbing Content ! ❗️ You rarely see something like this ❗️ A picture without app is coming 😂 rit. Who dares to eat it ?” Hoes does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Éva Horváth 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 Does Yoga

Horváth shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One of her go-to exercises is yoga. She even goes to yoga camps and retreats. Horváth shared this photo on Instagram of herself doing a leg stretch at a retreat in Bali. She captioned it, “Yoga camp on the beautiful island of Bali. If you desire a real physical and spiritual cleansing, I’m waiting for you.”

2. She Hikes

Horváth spends a lot of time outside. One thing she enjoys doing is going on hikes and walks. She shares a lot of photos on Instagram of herself hiking. Horváth posted this photo of herself walking on stairs to the beach in Bali. She captioned the post, “Beyond the Opera Sea.” She also shared this video of herself hiking by a waterfall.

3. She Swims

Horváth loves to go the beach or the pool. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself by the water. Naturally, Horváth loves to swim to stay in shape. She shared this photo of herself in a pool in Lombok Island. She captioned it, “I love this pool. So mysterious.” She also shared this video of herself swimming in the same pool, captioning it, “Lost in Lombok Island.”

4. She Gets Her Vitamin D

The sun's rays provide ultraviolet B (UVB) energy, and the skin uses it to start making vitamin D. (The skin actually produces a precursor that is converted into the active form of the vitamin by the liver and kidneys.) Vitamin D is best known for its vital role in bone health. Without this "sunshine vitamin," the body can't absorb the calcium it ingests, so it steals calcium from bones, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Vitamin D also helps maintain normal blood levels of phosphorus, another bone-building mineral," says Harvard Health.

5. She Hits the Beach

"The healing benefits of being in nature have been expressed by many different cultures, poets, and healers throughout the ages. Research confirms the amazing healing effects of nature on our emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Even viewing images of nature scenes has benefits," says the Mayo Clinic. "Being in nature reduces your heart rate, blood pressure, and the production of stress hormones and makes you feel better emotionally. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology showed that 20-minutes of walking or sitting in nature without any distractions of digital devices, provided the most reduction in stress."