Tessa Virtue in Bathing Suit Says "Happiness"

Tessa Virtue, the Olympic ice dancer, is enjoying a day at the beach. She broke out a cute new swimsuit for the occasion. Virtue posted a new photo on Instagram of herself posing in front of a mirror. She wore a white bathing suit with the word “Barbie” written on it. Virtue captioned the post, “Happiness comes in waves.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Tessa Virtue 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 Confident

Virtue revealed her wellness secrets in an interview with Canadian Living. She says that one of her secrets to success is being confident with herself. “To me, beauty is all about how you feel in your skin and how you present yourself to the world. That stems from confidence, as well as knowing who you are and what you stand for. Being sure about what you want – and going after it fearlessly – is all intermingled with skincare, beauty, and fashion."

2. She Makes Sure Her Body Recovers

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Being an athlete isn’t just about staying in shape, it’s making sure your body is recovering. Virtue tells Canadian Living that a lot of her training involves conditioning. "As an older athlete, the balance of work and recovery has become more important. Much of a training day is devoted to treatment – we work with a massage therapist, an osteopath, and a physiotherapist.” Virtue also says that she makes time to recover at the end of the day. “I love lighting candles, putting Epsom salts in the bathtub, putting on a 'chill' playlist and soaking – it's a great way to decompress, unwind, and let my mind calm down. I also like to do a digital detox. We are all so accessible on our devices all the time, it's important to take moments to be present and mindful."

3. She Keeps Her Mental Health Right

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Virtue tells Canadian Living that keeping her mental health and state healthy is just as important as keeping her body healthy. “There is a lot of mental prep work, as well, so Scott and I work with a sport psychologist. We have a bit of an entourage, but all of those facets of our preparation are so important and set us up for key moments on the ice when it all comes down to a three or four minute performance."

4. She Stays Hydrated

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Virtue tells Canadian Living that one of her wellness secrets is staying hydrated each day. “I drink a lot of water,” she says. "The first thing I do every morning is have a glass of hot water with lemon for its alkalinity and detox effects.”

5. She Eats A Balanced Diet

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Virtue broke down her diet secrets in an interview with Strong Fitness Magazine. She says that her diet is all about finding a balance between eating healthy and indulging. “If I had to categorize my diet it would be just eating clean. I make sure to get lots of protein, and I love fruits and vegetables. However, I also leave room for treats. I’m a sucker for any and all kinds of dessert, and I’ve learned not to deprive myself, but rather maintain a healthy balance.”