Penn State Star Zoey Goldstein Shares Swimsuit Photo With "Birthday Girl"

Penn State track and field athlete Zoey Goldstein is celebrating a birthday with friends at beautiful Bald Eagle State Park, Pennsylvania. Goldstein shared some very cute pictures of the group celebrating by the water, including ones of herself posing in a white bikini and colorful knit crop top against a background of trees and blue skies. “Kissies for the birthday girl😙💋,” she captioned the post for pal Victoria Vanriele. “My favorite people,” Vanriele commented. Here’s exactly how Goldstein works hard so she can play hard.

1. Adapting to College

Going from high school athletics to college was quite a challenge for Goldstein, who of course rose to the occasion. “Transitioning from virtually no training at all to D1 level training has been quite a challenge,” she says. “I’m very out of shape and my body isn’t used to these strenuous workouts. From what I’ve gathered so far, college workouts are similar to high school workouts with one small but significant difference: rest time. While in high school we would do a 200 and then rest for a few minutes, in college, our ‘rest time’ is a circuit including core exercises and plyometrics. It keeps your heart-rate up and makes your breathing heavier when you start the next set.”

2. Lifting Weights

Goldstein started lifting weights in college, which was something new to her. “I also never lifted weights in high school, so that has definitely been a learning experience as well,” she says. “When I was recruited, I was told this was a good thing, because if I could run those times without weight training, I could improve immensely once I started. It’s been a challenging adjustment, but exciting nonetheless!”

3. Mental and Physical Balance

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Goldstein focuses on the mental as well as physical aspects of her sport. “My high school coach once said something to me that has stuck with me throughout my years of running track,” she says. “He said that track is 90% mental, and 10% physical. Something that differentiates track from other competitive sports is the fact that it is mostly an individual sport, aside from relays. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on how well you perform. When you do well, you know that you did so all on your own. When you do poorly, however, there is no one else to blame but yourself. I 100% agree with my high school coach about the mental aspects of running track. Whether it’s blocking out the soreness and pain you feel on your last set of a workout, or suppressing the raging anxiety you get before a race, there is much more to track than running in an oval.”

4. Fondue For You

When Goldstein is not training she allows herself to indulge in food and fun with friends, which is important for her work-life balance. Goldstein shared a social media post of herself enjoying fondue, which actually has health benefits. “Cheese is packed with nutrients like protein, calcium, and phosphorus, and can serve a healthy purpose in the diet,” says Lisa Young, RD. “Incorporating cheese into a Mediterranean-style diet where you also include fruits, veggies, whole grains, and other foods known to lower disease risk is going to be the most beneficial to your overall health.”

5. Gratitude and Hope

Goldstein is grateful to be doing what she loves. “It still feels surreal to see my name and my face on the 2020-2021 Penn State Track & Field Roster,” she wrote. “There was a significant time period where I genuinely thought I lost the opportunity to run in college due to my injury, so I feel so grateful every single day to be where I am now. This picture is a reminder that I made it! I wish I could show it to my last-year self and tell her not to lose hope, and instead to keep her head up and be patient. Her time would come.”

Model Keleigh Sperry is celebrating her birthday. She’s spending time on a boat with her loved ones, including her husband, Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller, and her friend, Nina Dobrev, star of Love Hard. Dobrev shared a set of photos on her Instagram story of Sperry. In them, she wore a black swimsuit and denim shorts. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Keleigh Sperry 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 Spends Time Outside

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Sperry spends a lot of time outside. She shares a lot of outdoor photos on her Instagram page. She shared these photos on Instagram from a trip to Tahoe. In them, she enjoyed time on a boat, and went on walks. Sperry also enjoys the cold weather. She shared this photo and video on Instagram of herself playing in the snow. "Whether it is a park in your neighborhood or exploring the vast landscapes of national forests and grasslands, there are benefits to be had when we step outside," says the Forest Service. “Wellness is wholistic in that it is comprised of physical and mental health as well as the health of our communities,” Michelle Kondo, a research social scientist with the USDA Forest Service's Northern Research Station, told them. “All of these benefits add up and reduce adverse impacts on our bodies, and have restorative characteristics. So get outdoors and enjoy nature’s gift of wellness.”

2. She Swims

Sperry does a lot of outdoor physical activities to stay in shape. One thing she loves to do is go swimming. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself snorkeling with a whale. She captioned it, “Whale watching.” Sperry also posted this photo of herself and Teller in the water. She captioned it, “All I need in this life of sin.”

3. She Goes Rafting

Sperry doesn’t just like to swim when she spends time by the water. She also likes to go rafting. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself going on a rafting trip with her friends. Sperry captioned the post, “This is not Disneyland, so fun!”

4. She Speaks Out

Sperry isn’t afraid to speak out about what she believes in. She shared this post on Instagram supporting Ukraine. She captioned it, “This is my friend @kseniya__stone, after spending the last few days and nights with her in just absolute despair, devastating call after call. Hearing from her family stuck in Ukraine, was absolutely heartbreaking. Ukrainians are strong and United while facing this unreal war. If Ukraine stops fighting there will be no Ukraine. One of the tragic yet beautiful calls from her sibling who was trying to flee and stay with her family, was going to go back in and fight to stand strong against PUTIN. That’s the character and moral of Ukrainians. Women refusing to leave as their husbands prepare to fight back.They are beautiful and strong, this will be the biggest refugee situation this century. Please donate, and to @kseniya__stone we stand with you, we stand with Ukraine.”

5. She Bikes

Another outdoor activity Sperry enjoys doing is going on bike rides. She likes to go riding with Teller at times. Sperry posted this photo of the two of them riding at the Mt. Batur Volcano in Bali on Instagram. She captioned it, “Trekking the world with you.”

Jadyn Jannasch is heating up social media with her latest swimsuit snaps. The gorgeous blonde, rumored girlfriend of Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott, shows off her incredible figure while on a boat in one of her latest posts. “Yours,” she captioned the steamy snap. Who exactly is the gorgeous influencer and how does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 things to know about Jadyn Jannasch including how she 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

The primary way that Jannasch stays in shape is by swimming. In high school, she lettered four years at Frisco High School in Dallas where she is from, and was named First Team State all of those years. She has been swimming at LSU for three years and specializes in breaststroke, per her LSU bio.

2. She Prioritizes Her Education

Jadyn might show off her booty, but she also takes care of her brain. The star athlete will be entering her senior year in the fall and majoring in mass communications.

3. She Has a Swimming Buddy – Her Brother

Jadyn clearly grew up with a workout buddy. Her brother, Jack, was also a swimmer at LSU. She says that “the amazing atmosphere, coaches, and the extreme want to be able to swim on the same team as her brother,” is one of the reasons she chose the school. “Last time on the block… and in the water 🥹! Sooo proud!” her father captioned a video of her brother earlier this year.

4. She Models on the Side

Jadyn obviously knows how to pose for the camera. While swimming and getting an education might be her top priority, she also shares modeling photos on the side.

5. She Loves the Hot Tub

In her latest social media posts, Jadyn soaks up the attention of her followers in a hot tub on a boat. Soaking in hot water can help you sleep and even help with minimizing anxiety and depression. One recent study found that baths, which are virtually the same things as jacuzzis, may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

1. She Loves Dogs

Walsh loves spending time with her pup, which experts say is good for health and wellness, both physical and mental. “There are many psychological benefits to having a pooch around,” say the experts at Harvard Health. “Dog owners are less prone to bouts of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Simply petting your dog can make you feel less stressed. One of the greatest benefits of owning a dog is that it encourages you to practice mindfulness — being in the present moment and fully appreciating life. Mindfulness can help you relieve stress and also improves your overall health.”

2. Stronger By the Day

Walsh has transformed her body through weight training, and posts progress updates on her social media. “My fitness journey over these past few years has been enlightening. Discovering the power and ability in your body is transformative. 🦾🔥,” she captioned an Instagram post showing her lifting weights and showing off her strong biceps. Weight training not only gives muscle and definition, it’s beneficial for bone health, experts say.

3. Cactus Fan

Walsh is a plant lover, specifically beautiful cacti. “The cactus is believed to be a symbol of warmth, protection, endurance, and unconditional maternal love. The cactus has a protective exterior that can stand up to the test of time and the elements. Stay strong, endure and remember that the essence of both your truth and your beauty from within. Thank you @heyyolico for my beautiful earrings. 🌵 💖,” she captioned an Instagram selfie.

4. Birthday At the Beach

Walsh spent her birthday in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, enjoying the mentally calming benefits of the ocean. “Feeling so blessed and filled with joy to have another year of growth, passion, and love. To take advantage of discovering more and more about myself and the world around me. Grateful to you my friends and family . Thank you for being apart of my journey and sharing your love and birthday wishes! 💕💚💕” she captioned a birthday post.

5. Trust the Process

Walsh has a philosophical approach to life. “A friend recently told me, 'Life is binary.' The joy with the pain. The dark with the light. The sun with the rain,” she says. “There’s a sweet spot in the middle. A place of pure potentiality, where peace and balance is found. It is not a place void of emotion. Feelings are the truth within you. The correlation you have to the world around, as it relates to the world within you. Embrace the lover and the warrior spirit inside. Pursue peace and the liberty that exists in the acceptance that life is binary. It is full. Full of surprises. Full of love. Full of potential! Trust the process…”