Track and Field Athlete Allyson Felix Shares Swimsuit Photo From Turks and Caicos

Track and field athlete Allyson Felix enjoyed a fun-filled trip to Turks and Caicos with her family, and judging by her social media posts had an incredible time. Felix, 37, shared a picture of herself walking in the aquamarine surf while wearing a white bikini, looking happy against a background of sea and blue skies. “Isn't it beautiful there? Enjoy!” commented Olympian Carrie Tollefson. Here’s what Felix does to stay fighting-fit and ready to run.

1. Soul Food

Felix's favorite food is traditional soul food. "To me, cooking is love," she says. "Just because of how busy I am, when I do get time to cook or bake for family or friends, it's very thoughtful -- it's an expression of love... Black-eyed peas, mac and cheese, rice and gravy, catfish. All of that. My mom and my grandma (who lived with us growing up) would always make a big dinner Sunday after church. It brings back memories of those dinners when we would all just come together -- family and friends -- and connect over food."

2. Hours of Training

Felix would train for hours when she was competing. “I train about five hours a day,” she says. “Three of those hours are on the track -- warming up, stretching, doing drills and then the actual workout, which may be anything from very technical work on the starting blocks to speed work. From there, I go to the gym and spend a couple of hours doing strength and conditioning… I'm super-competitive, so I love that running is something that is not subjective. You can know on that day who is the best! And I love how personal and individual it is. You can constantly challenge yourself.”

3. Lots of Vegetables

Felix enjoys a healthy, light diet when she’s training. “I usually keep breakfast light: yogurt and granola,” she says. “In transit to the gym, I'll have an acai bowl or some type of smoothie. Lunch is a salad with protein and fruit. And then for dinner (that's my biggest meal) I eat a lot of fish, brown rice or sweet potatoes and veggies. Asparagus is one of my favorites. And zucchini.”

4. Good Sleep Habits

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Felix focuses on recovery and sleep as a necessity for good health. "Recovery is a huge piece of my training," she says. "I really made that a priority this year. I think when I was younger I always felt like I wanted to do as much as I could — quantity was everything — and now that I'm older, and as a mom, it's really quality over quantity. It's about training smarter. For me, being able to focus on recovery allows me to come back and get quality work the next day as well."

5. No Dieting

When it comes to food, Felix prioritizes how it makes her feel. “I don’t worry about counting calories, carbs or fasting,” she says. “I focus on my body’s needs to succeed, which are long-lasting energy, hydration and strong, lean muscles. Nutritious food makes me feel good and perform well. Processed and junk food makes me feel tired and bloated — not a gold medal feeling!”

Maryna Bekh-Romanchuk is heating up Ukraine in her swimsuit. In one of her latest social media posts the track and field star flaunts her fit figure in a black one-piece during a day on the water. “It was a buzzing day, and any other words here would be superfluous,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the champion athlete maintain her fit figure? Here are 5 ways she stays in shape.

1. She Runs

As a top long jumper, running fast is a prerequisite, so it is one of many ways Maryna trains for her job. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

2. She Jumps

Romanchuk also swears by a hurdle jumping workout. She recently shared this video on Instagram of herself jumping over hurdles with her legs together. "My first hurdles jump. What do you think about?” she said. She also jumps on high boxes. Both are great for working her glutes and legs.

3. She Does Ab Work

Maryna does a lot of ab work to keep her midsection tight. “Gym exercises for ABS and stability,” she captioned a video of her workout. “With this exercise routine, my tummy is happy.”

4. She Skis

Romanchuk also skis. "At least once in a lifetime, it's worth visiting, you find yourself in an incredibly amazing fairy tale.✨ I felt like magic around me and I couldn't get enough of the beauty around me,” she captioned a video. Research has linked downhill skiing to a number of health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress and the occurrence of memory deficits declines.

5. She Paddleboards

In this recent Instagram post, Maryna is 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.

Lauryn Davey is heating up the North Sea in her swimsuit. In one of her latest social media posts the Heptathlete flaunts her famous figure in a bathing suit while vacationing in Nordsjö. “Never been so jealous of a fish in a lake before,” commented one of her followers. “No.1 girl crush,” added another. How does the British athlete maintain her fit physique? Celebwell rounded up some of her top lifestyle habits.

1. She Runs

A heptathlete is someone who competes in seven different sports. One of the basic ways Lauryn trains is by running – a lot. According to the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

2. She Soaks in the Hot Tub

Lauryn knows how to recover from heavy training – a soak in the hot tub. “Off SZN,” she captioned a photo of herself indulging in a little heat therapy.

3. She Lifts Weights

Strength and weight training is also an important part of Lauryn’s regiment. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

4. She Bikes

Lauryn loves riding bikes. 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.

5. She Paddleboards

When Lauryn is on vacation she keeps her body moving. One of her go-to activities is paddleboarding. “It’s not as easy as it looks,” she captioned a post. 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.

6. She Swims

Finally, Lauryn loves to swim, a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

Gymnast Olivia "Livvy" Dunne is channeling that back-to-school feeling in her swimsuit. The LSU and social media superstar just shared a fantastic new image of herself in a black swimsuit prostrated on the back of a boat, with stunning blue waters behind her. “There’s 104 days of summer vacation til school comes along just to end it…” she captioned the picture, quoting “Today Is Gonna Be a Great Day” by the band Bowling for Soup, aka the theme song from the Disney animated series Phineas and Ferb. How does the 20-year-old phenomenon stay in shape? Here’s how.

1. She Dedicated Her Childhood to Training

Despite the photo of Dunne looking like she’s enjoying the dog days of August in some exptiing location, taking in the sun, she has worked incredibly hard her entire life. “I pretty much sacrificed my summers, those pool days, those beach days with their friends. I was in the gym training,” Dunne told the Today Show.

2. She is a Hit on Social Media

Dunne posts photos of herself dancing and sunbathing, which have made her an Internet sensation, both as a talented athlete and as a pin-up queen. “As a woman, you're not responsible for how a man looks at you and object defies you. That's not a woman's responsibility,” Dunne told the Today Show. She did add: “There are some people occasionally that do reach out, and it is a bit concerning….They gave us some new rules for US athletes just to keep us safe, to not go into the stands after meets, and we have a new security person that travels with us.”

3. She Has a Great Support System

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“When it comes to what you have on your plate, you've got athletics, you've got class, oh by the way, you have NIL”—that means “name, image, and likeness,” which she can monetize. “How do you go about managing all that?” asked a reporter from On3. “I would say having a good support system is so important,” she answered. “My family, they stand behind me and my mom, she helps me, my sister, she helps put together videos and sends it to the brand while I'm at practice or competing. So she's definitely a huge component in my everyday life and helping me with these brand deals. But having a good support system and compartmentalizing your day so you don't get overwhelmed.”

4. She Swims

Swimming offers a plethora of health benefits for both body and mind. It's a low-impact exercise that enhances cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles, and improves flexibility. The buoyancy of water reduces stress on joints, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Regular swimming can aid in weight management, promoting calorie burning and increased metabolism. Moreover, it's an effective full-body workout that engages various muscle groups, enhancing tone and endurance. Beyond physical advantages, swimming also boosts mental well-being through its meditative rhythm and soothing effects. Overall, swimming is a holistic activity that fosters vitality, strength, and a tranquil mind.

5. This is Her Plan to Be Successful After Graduation

“I have one more year of school at LSU and one more year of gymnastics, which is insane to me. So I'm hoping just to have a good last year at LSU. But after school, I would definitely like to have my own brand. Yes, I love working with brands, but I would like to have my own thing, my own product one day. And I'm not sure exactly what that is yet, but I definitely feel like I can do something entrepreneurial, so I would like to have my own product,” she told On3.

Speed skater Alexandra Ianculescu, isn’t afraid of showing off her figure. Her Instagram is full of revealing photos and she even has an OnlyFans. Ianculescu shared a new reel on Instagram this week. In them, she wore different swimsuits while doing different activities. She captioned the post, “Some of this week’s bikini choices ✨ I have a few others I haven’t posted yet but might post photos with them eventually. Which one do you like the most?” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Alexandra Ianculescu stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Surfs

Ianculescu shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is surf. She shared this video of herself surfing in the ocean. Ianculescu captioned the post, “Summertime love coming slowly to the end.” Better Health states, “Surfing provides many health benefits including: Cardiovascular fitness – from paddling. Shoulder and back strength – these muscles will strengthen from the paddling. Leg and core strength – once you’re standing up on the board, strong legs and a strong core will keep you up.”

2. She Bikes

Ianculescu is an avid biker. She shared a bunch of posts on Instagram of herself going on bike trips or using a stationary bike. In these highlights she posted from Palma de Mallorca, Ianculescu is seen biking in the mountains. She also shared this video of herself using a stationary bike, captioning it, “On days when you don’t have access to riding at altitude, you simulate Stelvio’s altitude feels inside an altitude chamber which allows you to simulate putting your bike on top of some of the tallest peaks. Working out in the altitude chamber improves metabolism, fitness and body composition in a relatively short period of time. No better prep when you only have access to flat lands in the Netherlands.”

3. She’s Consistent

Ianculescu makes sure to be consistent with her workouts. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Not 100% yet but using this opportunity to continue being consistent with the little things that my body can handle, before I turn things up on both the bike and in dry land training next week. Patience is the key. And consistency is what’s going to get me to where I want to go.”

4. She Weight Trains

One thing Ianculescu does to stay in shape is weight train. She shared this video on Instagram of herself lifting a barbell. Ianculescu captioned the post, “Training to improve, not to impress. Working on myself, for myself. With this new training program coming up, I’m pretty excited to keep the same goals, same grind, same routine, but with a different attitude. Realizing that I made some progress, but not satisfied with how it’s all coming along. I know I’m capable of so much more, and know my body well enough to know when to push it, and when to back off. I’ve burnt out 3 times before while training with a different program that rushed my progression & I felt the red flags yet refused to listen to when I needed to back off. I am now In complete control of my training program off the bike, and I’m so grateful that as a personal trainer I can write myself a mix of training blocks to help build what you can’t get on the bike.”

5. She Skis

Speed skating isn’t the only winter sport Ianculescu likes to do. She also likes to go skiing. Ianculescu shared these photos on Instagram of herself in Chamonix, France. In one, she is seen skiing on a mountain. Skiing has a lot of benefits. According to a study in Frontiers of Physiology, “Results indicate that downhill skiing, especially when performed on a regular basis, may contribute to healthy aging by its association with a healthier life style including higher levels of physical activity.”