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Una Healy in Bathing Suit Loves "The Evening Sun" in Spain

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The Saturdays member Una Healy enjoyed a pool day at Zafiro Palace Andratx in Spain, and posted about it on Instagram. Healy sat on a perch in the middle of the pool and wore an orange bathing suit. She captioned the photo “Love the evening sun.” How does the singer stay in shape while keeping so busy? Read on to see seven ways Una Healy 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 Exercises Regularly, But Takes A Day Off Once In A While

Healy says that she makes sure to workout often, but that she does take a day off once in a while. She says to RTE, "I try to do something every day. I’ve really gotten into fitness in the last year. I hate starting the day without exercise now, but I will give myself a Sunday off sometimes.”

2. She Weight & Strength Trains

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Healy says that one of her go-to workouts is strength and weight training. ​​"I also do lots of weights and I try to keep the cardio going alongside strength and conditioning,” she says to RTE. Healy says that she always feels good after doing a session. “I walk away in my mind feeling healthier and better. It’s so good for the endorphins."

3. She Does A Lot Of Cardio

Healy’s gym visits involve a lot of different types of cardio. "I do a lot of road running, usually around 5K,” she says to RTE. “I do gym classes too, like Body Pump, Body Combat and Spin. There’s virtual Spin at my gym which is really fun!”

4. She Stays Motivated

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Healy says to RTE that motivation is a big part of her fitness routine: "You have to keep going really. You can easily get lazy but I find the more you do it, the more you want to do it.” Healy says how she feels after a workout is a big motivator for her, "I know how happy it makes me feel when I work out so I’d rather have that feeling all day.”

5. She Enjoys A Sweet Treat Once In A While

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Healy says to RTE that she wasn’t a huge sweet tooth in the past, but she’s recently started to enjoy treats once in a while. "I never used to have so much of a sweet tooth, I was always one to say that I don’t like chocolate, but now that I’ve been exercising so much I’ll give myself a little treat like a biscuit or a chocolate bar every other day.” Healy thinks that increasing her exercises have made her start to crave sugar more. “Maybe I need the sugar a little bit more because I’m exercising."

6. She Eats A Small Amount Of Meat, And Goes Vegan and Vegetarian On Some Days

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While Healy says that she isn’t a vegan or a vegetarian, she doesn’t eat a lot of meat in her diet. She tells RTE, "I’m a bit of a ‘meat and two veg’ kind of person, so I’m not on any kind of vegan or vegetarian diet. I still eat meat – but not too much of it.” However, Healy says that she does have days where she doesn’t eat meat at all. “I’ll have days where I eat vegan or veggie.”

7. She Makes Time For Herself

Healy has a pretty hectic schedule, from her singing career, to doing TV appearances, to taking care of her two children. Despite her business, she says that she always makes time for herself. "Having a bit of ‘me time’ is so important, even if it’s watching your favourite TV programme or the routine of having your nails done,” she says to RTE. “Making sure you give yourself little treats helps because sometimes you can forget.”

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The Saturdays member Una Healy enjoyed a pool day at Zafiro Palace Andratx in Spain, and posted about it on Instagram. Healy sat on a perch in the middle of the pool and wore an orange bathing suit. She captioned the photo “Love the evening sun.” How does the singer stay in shape while keeping so busy? Read on to see seven ways Una Healy 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 Exercises Regularly, But Takes A Day Off Once In A While

Healy says that she makes sure to workout often, but that she does take a day off once in a while. She says to RTE, "I try to do something every day. I’ve really gotten into fitness in the last year. I hate starting the day without exercise now, but I will give myself a Sunday off sometimes.”

2. She Weight & Strength Trains

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Healy says that one of her go-to workouts is strength and weight training. ​​"I also do lots of weights and I try to keep the cardio going alongside strength and conditioning,” she says to RTE. Healy says that she always feels good after doing a session. “I walk away in my mind feeling healthier and better. It’s so good for the endorphins."

3. She Does A Lot Of Cardio

Healy’s gym visits involve a lot of different types of cardio. "I do a lot of road running, usually around 5K,” she says to RTE. “I do gym classes too, like Body Pump, Body Combat and Spin. There’s virtual Spin at my gym which is really fun!”

4. She Stays Motivated

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Healy says to RTE that motivation is a big part of her fitness routine: "You have to keep going really. You can easily get lazy but I find the more you do it, the more you want to do it.” Healy says how she feels after a workout is a big motivator for her, "I know how happy it makes me feel when I work out so I’d rather have that feeling all day.”

5. She Enjoys A Sweet Treat Once In A While

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Healy says to RTE that she wasn’t a huge sweet tooth in the past, but she’s recently started to enjoy treats once in a while. "I never used to have so much of a sweet tooth, I was always one to say that I don’t like chocolate, but now that I’ve been exercising so much I’ll give myself a little treat like a biscuit or a chocolate bar every other day.” Healy thinks that increasing her exercises have made her start to crave sugar more. “Maybe I need the sugar a little bit more because I’m exercising."

6. She Eats A Small Amount Of Meat, And Goes Vegan and Vegetarian On Some Days

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While Healy says that she isn’t a vegan or a vegetarian, she doesn’t eat a lot of meat in her diet. She tells RTE, "I’m a bit of a ‘meat and two veg’ kind of person, so I’m not on any kind of vegan or vegetarian diet. I still eat meat – but not too much of it.” However, Healy says that she does have days where she doesn’t eat meat at all. “I’ll have days where I eat vegan or veggie.”

7. She Makes Time For Herself

Healy has a pretty hectic schedule, from her singing career, to doing TV appearances, to taking care of her two children. Despite her business, she says that she always makes time for herself. "Having a bit of ‘me time’ is so important, even if it’s watching your favourite TV programme or the routine of having your nails done,” she says to RTE. “Making sure you give yourself little treats helps because sometimes you can forget.”

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Model Mia Regan does a lot of traveling. Recently, she took a trip to Wales with some friends. Regan made sure to share some highlights on Instagram this week. In them, Regan is seen having a campfire and spending time in the outdoors. She captioned the post, “#lovewales.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mia Regan 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 Boats

Regan spends a lot of time outside. She shares a bunch of outdoor photos and videos on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is go boating. Regan posted this video of herself in a rowboat, captioning it, “Country girl.” She also shared this set of photos of herself and her boyfriend, Romeo Beckham, kayaking together.

2. She Swims

Regan doesn’t just like to boat when she’s spending time by the water. She shared a lot of posts on Instagram of herself swimming at the beach or the pool. Swimming has a lot of benefits for your health and wellbeing. The Mayo Clinic Health System reports, “Exercise in an aquatic environment offers numerous options and techniques for almost all levels of physical ability. Exercise can be as basic as walking in the water to more high-level aerobic activities, such as deep-water running or swimming. Standing exercises often are performed in water that is waist to chest deep. These exercises can focus on improving range of motion/flexibility, balance and strength. Resistance training can be amped up by simply increasing the speed of movement or adding equipment, such as mitts, paddles, noodles or bands, to increase drag.”

3. She Hikes

Another outdoor activity Regan likes to do to stay in shape is going hiking. She shares a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself hiking. Regan shared these photos and videos of herself hiking in the Kauaeranga Valley. She captioned the post, “Forest diaries.” She also shared this video of herself by a waterfall, captioning it, “Happy mooch in avatar land.”

4. She Gets Sunshine

"Light-sensing cells in your eyes are part of a circuit that sends signals to mood-influencing parts of the brain, explains Judith Snell, a physician assistant specializing in primary care. Sunlight hitting the cells triggers feelings of happiness and well-being. And sun exposure is linked to the production of serotonin — a hormone associated with boosting your mood. That’s why light therapy is often used to combat seasonal affective disorder," says Geisinger.

5. She Loves Being Outdoors

"The physiological response to being outside in nature is real, and it's measurable," said Michelle Kondo, a research social scientist with the USDA Forest Service's Northern Research Station, tells the USDA. "There are many physical and psychological benefits of nature that scientists have observed, which can better help us understand how nature supports wellness in the body, mind and community."

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Hollie Shearer, the influencer and singer, known for her cover of “Stay With Me," among other hits, is loving the spotlight, on and off social media. She posts several beach and swimsuit photos, and isn’t afraid to show off her body. Shearer is currently on vacation, and is making sure to post photos on her account. In one, Shearer wore a white strappy bathing suit and a purple flower in her blonde hair. "Beautiful," said one fan. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Hollie Shearer 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 Manages Her Panic Attacks

Shearer has anxiety and suffers from panic attacks. She says how she is able to manage them on an episode of the Reflections podcast. “If I ever do have them, I know what to do. I know to be like, I actually had a little one the other day and I was like proud of myself, because my whole body didn't freeze. It was just one hand. I felt it coming. And I was like, ‘oh, oh no, I'm gonna have a panic attack.’ And I was in the car with someone, and I really didn't wanna freeze cause I'd be so embarrassed. So I was like doing my breathing. I managed to calm my breathing and do all of that.”

2. She Goes To The Beach

One way Shearer manages her anxiety is by going to the gym. She says on the Reflections podcast that exercise helps with her mental health. “I know if I'm having a low day or feeling anxious or anything, what would help me is going to the gym. Cause I love working out.”

3. She Writes Music

Shearer is a singer-songwriter. She says that writing music is very therapeutic for her. Shearer said on the Reflections podcast that writing helps with her anxiety. “I’ll go to try and write a song, because it's like getting all my emotions out there.”

4. She Goes Outside

Shearer loves to go outside. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself spending time in the sun. While on vacation in the Maldives, she posted this photo of herself and her family in a hammock in the ocean, captioning it, “Family.” She also posted this photo of herself and her boyfriend on a boat in Dubai, captioning it, “The best holiday.”

5. She Loves Fruit

Shearer is a little tight-lipped about her diet. However, she does post photos on Instagram of herself enjoying different foods. Shearer is a fan of eating fruit in her diet. She posted this photo of herself enjoying strawberries. She also posted this set of photos from the Maldives of herself playing in the ocean, drinking a coconut. Shearer captioned the post, “Paradise Island.”

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Sports reporter Jimena Sánchez, an anchor on Lo Mejor de Fox Sports and WWE Saturday Night, loves to watch the sunset, often in swimwear. And she just posted a stunning photo of herself watching the sunset, and lounging outside. Sánchez wore a multicolored striped bathing suit, looking stunning. She captioned the post, “Sunset.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Jimena Sánchez 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 Goes Horseback Riding

Sánchez loves to go horseback riding. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself going for a ride through the mountains. Going horseback riding isn’t just a great way to get outside, it can also have positive impacts on your mental health. According to a study in the Advances In Social Work Journal, horseback riding has become a form of therapy. “Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) has emerged as a promising, evidence-based intervention for the treatment of trauma and stressor-related disorders.”

2. She Loves Animals

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Sánchez is a big animal lover, and says that helping animals has made a positive impact on her life and mental health. She opened up about a cat that she had to help recently. “Remember what I told you about Akina? Less than 3 months ago we found her in a pond, she was very baby and with a broken leg. The vet said that he could live with his leg like this since it was a complicated operation for his age. Yesterday we took her to the vet for a check-up because she breathes strangely and it turns out that she has a hernia in her chest and the visors obstruct her lungs because of the blows she received when she was a baby. If we leave her like this, she can live 6 months or a maximum year with a terrible quality of life, so we are going to operate on her hernia this weekend, a high-risk surgery, but she will be in God's hands. What I'm going to do is that I don't understand the need of people who mistreat animals, I don't know what's inside their hearts, where their mercy and empathy are. Every day I see the publications of foundations for the care of abused and abandoned puppies like @amorsinraza @nitin.neza and it seems that it is a story that never ends. If you don't like animals, don't have animals but don't mistreat them either.”

3. She Stays Hydrated

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Sánchez makes sure to stay hydrated and drink enough water. And she has a very unique water bottle. She posted this photo on Instagram with a large orange water bottle. She captioned the post, “Only water.” Staying hydrated is important for all people, especially for journalists and hosts like Sánchez. She has to do interviews, and all that talking can dry your mouth out. Also, spending a lot of time at a game can be both time-consuming and hot, so having water there is important.

4. She Loves Sports

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Sánchez is a sports journalist, which means she spends a lot of time watching and covering games. And this is a dream for her, as she is a big sports fan. Sánchez is open about her love of certain teams and sports. She loves football, particularly the Las Vegas Raiders. She also loves baseball, particularly the New York Yankees. Going to games gives her a chance to head outside and have fun with friends, while dealing with the intense amount of adrenaline that comes from watching sports.

5. She Has Strong Faith

Sánchez has strong faith, and has been open about her beliefs. She calls herself part of the “Jesus Squad,” and will often quote Bible verses. Having faith, no matter what religion, is can be beneficial for your health. "Studies have found that religious involvement is associated with less cardiovascular disease," says one study. "Studies have found that religious involvement is associated with lower blood pressure and less hypertension. A recent study examined the relationship between religious activities and blood pressure in a sample of 3963 community-dwelling adults (age, ≥65 years) using data from 3 time periods. Adjusted for age, ethnicity, sex, education, functional status, body mass index, and previous blood pressure, frequent (≥once a week) attenders of religious services had consistently lower systolic and diastolic blood pressures compared with infrequent attenders."

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Spanish star Carmen Lomana is proof-positive there is no age limit when it comes to looking fabulous in a bathing suit. The 74-year-old has been enjoying the sun and sea in St. Tropez, and posted a picture of herself wearing a black and white swimsuit, sitting by a turquoise pool. “Despedida de unos días estupendos (Saying goodbye to a great few days) #StTropez,” she captioned the Instagram post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Lomana 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 Swears by Nivea Cream

No fancy face creams required for Lomana—she swears by humble Nivea to keep her skin supple. “What a wonder! Every time I open the can of @nivea_es its scent brings me to memory scenes from my childhood,” she says. “A ‘must’ in the house and, also in the bag, to guarantee a hydrated skin at all times. Great for nourishing hands, elbows, knees, lips, prevent stretch marks.. this cream works for everything and I always carry it with me.”

2. She Loves to Paddleboard

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Lomana is happiest by the sand and sea, and paddleboards whenever she can. Not only is paddleboarding a great full-body workout, it encourages feel-good hormones, “which are great for your mood, self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing,” says physiotherapist Shira Kramer, founder of BeActive Physio in Melbourne.

3. She Enjoys Tea

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Lomana enjoys tea as part of her healthy diet, preferring to drink it without milk or cream. “Different teas offer different benefits,” says Beth Czerwony, RD. “Choose what fits your need… Green tea is the champ when it comes to offering health benefits,” says Czerwony. “It’s the Swiss Army knife of teas. It covers a lot of territory. There are so many teas out there. Try different varieties and see what works best for you.”

4. She Loves To Swim

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Lomana loves to swim, especially in the ocean. Studies show that being near the ocean is tremendously good for both physical and mental health. "Blue space therapy is a woefully underused method of lifestyle prescription for our physical and mental health. Still, the research proves that taking a dip can boost our wellbeing ten-fold," says Dr. Ruth Micallef. "Wild swimming has a host of research-proven benefits, including improved self-esteem, social confidence, and resilience—to name just a few."

5. She Walks and Hikes

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Lomana loves to walk as part of her daily lifestyle, and also for exercise. “The nice thing about hiking is that it exists along an entire continuum, from a gentle walk on a flat wooded path to mountain climbing,” says Dr. Aaron L. Baggish, associate director of the Cardiovascular Performance Program at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. “There’s a real sense of peace and composure you get from being outside and away from everything.”

Fitness

Abby Dowse Stays Fit and Slim

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

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Abby Dowse is looking fit and slim in her workout dress. In a new social media post the model flaunts her assets while getting her steps in, wearing a super tight exercise outfit. She shared the clip via her Instagram Stories, also sharing a photo of her breakfast: A bagel sandwich and coffee. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

Strength Training

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Abby spends lots of time at the gym strength training with a personal trainer. Her routine includes squats, lunges, rows, planks, and lifting heavy weights. She regularly shares workouts in her Instagram Stories and has a tab devoted to them. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Jump Roping

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She also jump ropes. “My type of cardio,” she captioned an Instagram Story clip. “Not only can the repetitive movement of skipping rope elevate your heart rate, work muscles in the arms and legs and burn calories, it may even provide a quick jolt of joy,” says Nike.

Biking

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In another Instagram Stories clip, she cycles on a stationary bike. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is excellent for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis

Coffee

Abby enjoys the perks of caffeine. She loves coffee. According to the Cleveland Clinic, drinking coffee in moderation has several benefits. “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.

Sauna

Abby is all about the heat. She enjoys hot saunas. “Sauna got me good 💦😅💯,” she captioned a post. Should you take a dry sauna? While some claim the health benefits of saunas are plentiful, including detoxification, increased metabolism, weight loss, increased blood circulation, pain reduction, antiaging, skin rejuvenation, improved cardiovascular function, improved immune function, improved sleep, stress management, and relaxation, there isn’t a lot of research backing up the claims.

Fitness

Antje Utgaard Swears By These 5 Habits

What you need to know about her diet, fitness, and self-care approach.

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You may recognize Antje Utgaard from movies like Inside Man or The Charisma Killers. Or you could be one of her 2.1 million Instagram followers. Either way, you know that the actress, model, and TV host is stunning and has a gravity-defying body. How does she keep herself physically fit at 30? Here is everything you need to know about her diet, fitness, and self-care approach.

She Exercises For 30 Minutes Per Day

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Antje makes sure to move daily, but “Every day is different!” she told Women Fitness about her approach to exercise. “That’s my favorite part about my life. It keeps it interesting and keeps me on my feet. Some things I do keep in my everyday routine are my workouts. I make sure I hit the gym or do some type of physical activity every day, even if it’s just for 30 minutes.”

Strength Training

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Strength training is Antje’s go-to workout. “I lift weights 4 or 5 days a week. I focus on one or two muscle groups at a time and make sure to alternate them so they have time to recover throughout the week,” she says. “I lift for about an hour.” According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:

  • Develop strong bones
  • Manage your weight
  • Enhance your quality of life
  • Manage chronic conditions
  • Sharpen your thinking skills

Walking on an Incline and Running Intervals

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Antje gets a lot of use out of the treadmill. “Before I lift I warm up by walking at an incline for 5-10 minutes,” she says. “And I always end my workout with running in intervals for 5-10 minutes.” Walking on an incline burns more calories than walking fast or even running on a flat surface, so many experts suggest upping your incline. A 2013 study even found that walking on a 2 to 7 percent incline increased heart rate by almost 10 percent compared to running on a flat surface.

SoulCycle

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Another workout she loves? Cycling. “I also Soul Cycle 3 times a week, which is my new obsession,” she revealed. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is excellent for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

A "Laid Back" Diet and Hydration

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“My diet is pretty laid back. If I have something big coming up I’ll obviously be more strict on myself but it’s also hard when you have my lifestyle and travel a lot. I try to eat as healthy as I can on a regular basis though. I always make sure to eat a lot of protein, mainly chicken and other lean meats. I also make sure to drink plenty of water!” she told Women Fitness. Why should you focus your meals around protein? According to clinical trials, consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW), but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.

Beauty

Sophie Turner’s Latest Photos Have Everyone Talking

Actress Sophie Turner enjoys a vacation in the Maldives, sharing photos of snorkeling, biking, cooking, and beach time.

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Actress Sophie Turner is currently enjoying a vacation with friends in the beautiful Maldives. She recently shared a set of photos from the trip on Instagram. In them, Turner is seen snorkeling, bike riding, cooking, and spending time on the beach. She wore different swimsuits in the post, showing off her impressive figure, and got praise in the comments. Turner captioned the post, “Who knew that all it takes to be happy is tea tasting, perfume making, breathwork, sound therapy, spotting dolphins, watsu, cooking classes, turtle snorkeling, massages and getting burnt on the beach with your besties in the Maldives at @joalibeing.”

She Swims

Turner likes to swim to keep herself in shape. While on her Maldives vacation, she and her friends did some snorkeling. Swimming is very beneficial. The Cleveland Clinic says, “According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 154-pound person who swims slow freestyle laps for 30 minutes burns 255 calories. But that amount varies depending on your weight, speed and stroke. Swim England reports that butterfly stroke burns the most calories, but because it can be so hard to learn and to maintain — especially for beginners — it’s not recommended as a weight loss go-to. Freestyle is the better option, and only after you’ve learned how to do it the right way.”

She Bikes

Sophie and a friend take a boardwalk cruise

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Turner is seen biking on the walkway by the beach in her Instagram post. Biking has a lot of health benefits. A Healthier Michigan states, “Biking is a calorie burner. All that work your body is doing by pedaling and balancing not only works muscles in your arms and core, but it counts as serious cardio exercise and burns calories with every spin of the wheels. By biking at a moderate pace, about 12 or 13 miles per hour, a person weighing 155 pounds burns nearly 300 calories in 30 minutes, according to statistics shared by Harvard University. Like to pedal faster? A person of that same weight doing a fast pace of 14 or 15 miles per hour burns more than 370 calories in 30 minutes.”

She Cooks

Sophie Turner sips on wine while cooking dinner

Sophie Turner/Instagram

Turner makes sure to eat a healthy diet. In her Instagram post, she is seen cooking a rice dish, and enjoying fresh vegetables. Cooking has a lot of health benefits. Harvard Health says it can help you eat better. “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 Embraces Discomfort

Turner is open about her past struggles with an eating disorder. She revealed to British Vogue that she has learned to embrace her uncomfortable feelings to help her treat it. "I know when I'm in a bad headspace that the eating thing will always flare up. But now I regulate it by sitting in the discomfort and just getting used to that feeling of being full. It's all exposure therapy. I think life is exposure therapy."

She’s Comfortable With Her Body

Turner tells British Vogue that having her kids helped her be comfortable with her body. "I remember after I had my baby, my therapist asked me how I felt in my body. And of course I was like, 'Well, there's milk leaking from my breasts and I've been bleeding for a month.' Then she reminded me how amazing it is that our bodies can do this and how important it is to put all the nutrients in your body so that it can do that. I mean, it sounds so simple, but I never thought of my body in that way before."