The Boys Star Karen Fukuhara Flaunts Fit Body on Beach With Co-Star Erin Moriarty

Actress Karen Fukuhara, famed for her dynamic roles in "Suicide Squad" and "The Boys," knows the importance of balancing a hectic career with mindful self-care. Recently, she shared a glimpse into her rejuvenating getaway to Turks and Caicos, captioning it, “If we’re ever sad please just take us here.” From soaking up sun-kissed beaches to indulging in adventurous paddleboarding, Fukuhara demonstrates how embracing relaxation and adventure keeps her glowing both inside and out. Discover the activities that help her maintain optimal mental and physical well-being.

1. She uses SUP boards

She enjoys paddle boarding. “If we’re ever sad please just take us here,” she said on Instagram, as mentioned in the introduction to this article, you can see her paddleboarding in one of the photos. A wonderful workout that also gets you outside. According to Welia Health, paddleboarding has some great benefits like improving your “balance and coordination [because] balancing on a paddleboard is a little like treading a rope but much more fun. The water’s constant motion challenges your balance and coordination, giving you killer core strength and better posture.”

2. She enjoys traveling

She enjoys traveling and seeing the world, and isn’t afraid to indulge while she’s in a new place. “Can’t sleep so went down memory lane to Stockholm with the bday girl 💕 I miss it 🇸🇪 @erinelairmoriarty . 5: We toured around different spots known for Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Buns) & this one was our favorite. 8: I’m aware I can look 12 in certain clothing 😂 10. Fell in love with every piece of furniture & lighting fixture there, was gutted that our voltage is different 💗Tak Stockholm,” she said on an Instagram photo series of her in Stockholm, Sweden.

3. She gets outside

Even in a blizzard, she knows the importance of getting outside and hiking/snowshoeing, as seen in this Instagram post captioned, “D E N V E R 📸 @keithtio.” I saw on the Mayo Clinic, “there are many studies that demonstrate how spending time in nature can improve mood, lower anxiety, and improve cognition and memory,” said Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner Jodie M. Smith, APRN., C.N.P., D.N.P., M.S.N.

4. She surrounds herself with great company

In a series of fun photos with her close group, she said on Instagram, “these legends felt like sunshine ☀️ Gold Coast in April.” It’s so important to make time for the people that fill you with joy! According to the Mayo Clinic, “hanging out with family and friends not only can be fun, but research also shows it benefits your mental and physical health. Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a Mayo Clinic psychologist, agrees that socializing is key to good health.”

5. She’s confident

Confidence is key, and she definitely has it. “This was the most confident I’ve felt at a photo shoot. Everything came together beautifully and the team got along so well, it felt like we were all in sync. I’m obsessed with the bad ass outfits, the Effy Stonem style smokey eye. I used to be obsessed with “Skins”, I’d watch a clip of my favorite characters every day. Anyone on here a Skins fan? (cont’d in next post). TIMID MAG @timidmag,” she said on Instagram.

Karen Fukuhara is dancing up a storm in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post The Boys star shows off her flat abs in a summer look, celebrating one of her pals. “Friend’s rave themed Bday ✨🪩🦄 @spirithoods,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Martial Arts

Karen is experienced in martial arts. “I started karate in middle school when my parents wanted me to babysit my younger brother. He was a little troublemaker, so they wanted me to make sure the class was going okay. I ended up being way more into it than my brother. I did competitions; I’ve flown to Japan to compete in the worldwide championships as well. I ended at a brown striped belt but then went off to college,” she told Vogue.

2. Strength Training

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Karen maintains that when she got cast in Suicide Squad she wasn’t in shape and had to get back into fighting and strength training. “Yes, it had been years; I lost a lot of the right kind of muscles. David really focused on the actors doing their own stunts because he wanted to create reality, and that’s the best way to do it. So we had a month and a half of preproduction [to train]. For me, I did sword fighting, martial arts, and fitness, but all of the training worked together. I would do the right kind of weight lifting so that I could lift the sword—and sword fighting is actually a lot of core,” she told Vogue. 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

3. Protein and Carbs

As for her diet, Karen balances carbs with protein. “Well, I love food and I love carbs: Pasta, rice—that’s my thing. But for the movie, a lot of your physicality comes from not only training but your diet, too. I ate a lot of quinoa, greens, chicken breast. There wasn’t a nutritionist, but we did have meals that were specifically made for us,” she told Vogue.

4. Dance

In her latest post, Karen looks ready to dance. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

5. Gym Workouts

When she isn’t training for a role, Karen still makes sure to exercise. “I try to go to the gym. I either go on the rower or watch a TV show on the treadmill, and then I do some weight lifting. Having a trainer changes your life, it really does. I want to get back into that groove. And I just got back to the same karate dojo that I used to do in high school. Right now, the little kids are doing way better than I am!” she says.

1. Beauty Maven

Tamaki swears by specific beauty products for her gorgeous complexion. “Laneige lip sleeping mask- at all hours of the day,” she says. “Weleda Skin Food single handedly changed my skin. It’s very thick, so perfect for winter dryness. Supergoop glow screen SPF every day, but sometimes I use this as my foundation! There’s a little tint and shimmer to it. PawPaw ointment- for problem areas, I have had an ongoing feud with a dry patch under my nose for as long as I can remember. One of my makeup artists on manifest introduced me to pawpaw and I slather it on. I rarely wear makeup when home for the holidays, so my favorite beauty look is glowy skin! Sometimes my siblings line up and I do all of their skin care, too.”

2. Not Just a Love Interest

Tamaki is appreciative about playing a strong, complex character who isn’t just the romantic interest. “I love seeing women on TV who have more relationships than just romantic ones, and I think there can be something so dynamic and professional about female friendships and that’s kind of what we have been discovering throughout the season is the way that these two characters get along and learn from each other,” she says. “Drea comes in at the beginning and is just so infatuated with Mic and is trying to get Mic to warm up to her a little bit.”

3. Ocean Swimming

Tamaki went on a magical trip to Bali earlier in 2023 where she swam and snorkeled in the ocean. “To my Bali baddieeees- thank you for the trip of a lifetime. From spirituality and support, to morning bintangs and debauchery, I’d like to think that all of our little islands formed a perfect archipelago. Thank you @adawsss for bringing us all together. This insane jet lag was worth it,” she captioned an Instagram post detailing her adventures.

4. Superhero Dreams

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Tamaki wants to explore more physically challenging roles in the future. “When I think into the future and the projects I want to work, I feel like I love and gravitate toward roles that are super grounded and driven and moral,” she says. “I’ve read some scripts recently that are really fascinating about incoming new Congresswomen who want to evoke change in the government. Or maybe even in the vein of a detective, but the scrappy detectives who figures out that there’s something wrong with the system and she goes on and tries to fix it. I’d love to work on something really physical. My training is in physical acting, and I once played Billie Jean King, the tennis player, and so I think that if there were something where I could use my physical acting training, maybe like a superhero that I would love to dive into.”

5. Love On Set

Tamaki genuinely loves her co-stars and enjoys spending time with them. “I mean, that’s the judicious answer, right? To be like ‘everyone’s amazing,’ but it’s true, this is one of the greatest shows I’ve worked on, cast and crew and you know everybody involved, but the person who actually came to mind is Parveen [Kaur], who plays Saanvi,” she says. “I ended up getting close to her hanging out in New York and we were able to have like a couple of days on set together, but we didn’t have to get to have a big story-arc. Our characters have two totally separate situations going on and they’re really complicated stories, but I think it would be really cool to work with her and to see how these two women could maybe start figuring stuff out together.”