Swimsuit Models Share Wellness Secrets: Olivia Culpo and More

Summer is finally here, and with warmer weather often comes a renewed focus on health – physically, mentally, and spiritually. No one knows how to prepare for bikini season better than swimsuit models, and some of the world’s best models are sharing their health secrets exclusively through Swimsuit Models. The latest version of our weeklyNow available on newsstands.

“As we head into summer, everyone is always [fixated on] their bodies and how they look when they wear swimsuits,” Sports Illustrated Swim Cover Star Hunter McGrady It says We Specifically. “I always say, ‘Show your confidence first.’ Make sure you’re wearing it before you go out.”

For many, confidence is the most important ingredient for a fun and healthy summer, but stars like olivia culpo, Jasmine Tookes And ashley graham Apart from this, they also share healthy eating tips and ways to exercise in the sun.

From self-care to fitness tips, keep scrolling for the models’ health secrets:

olivia culpo

Culpo is the first to admit that staying fit is an important part of her life. And when it comes to sweating it out, she likes to switch it up.

“I’m really enjoying Pilates and running,” Culpo, 32, said. Entertainment Tonight last year. “I have a trainer who goes over HIIT-type workouts, and I work out at home with resistance bands. I also like to run with my dog, which feels like an important workout these days.”

Jasmine Tookes

In addition to consistent workouts (she switches between weight training and Pilates), Tookes explains We She follows a “healthy” and “nutritious” diet plan.

“My favorite meal throughout the week is a mix of grilled protein, rice, and a big, tangy salad,” she says. “It’s incredibly versatile, allowing me to make meals fun by mixing in different proteins and ingredients, like steak, chicken, or shrimp.”

ashley graham

As a working mother of three, Graham has learned to take a more relaxed approach to mealtimes.

,[My diet] “It’s always very different because I’m either on the road or with the kids,” Graham said. women’s Health last month. “I don’t set any standards for myself. … Sometimes I’ll have a smoothie, sometimes I’ll eat a whole cheeseburger.”

However, it is important for the model to find “me time” every day.

He said, “To deal with stress, I always have to take care of my body, mind and spirit, and make sure everything is in order.”

Hunter McGrady

Although she counts Pilates and SoulCycle among her favorite workouts, SI Swim The cover model says self-love and staying in the present are the keys to feeling good.

“My biggest thing is [to] She says, “Put on this swimsuit.” We“Other than that, have fun with it. If you’ve always wanted to wear a string bikini, give it a try! Why not? Go and give it a try. You only live once. Do the thing that scares you because you might end up liking it.”

McGrady says: “You don’t want to be a bystander in life. Jump in and do it. Enjoy life to the fullest. Enjoy it and make the most of it. Because our time here is so short. I promise you’ll look back and say, ‘Oh my god, I wish I was more present to enjoy these moments.’ Just feel the sand, the water, the lake, the ocean, whatever it is, over you! It’s so important to be present.”

Winnie Harlow

Harlow goes to the gym when she wants to feel good.

“I feel most capable when I perform consistently well,” she said. women’s Health last year. “Lots of squats, pull-ups and TRX. My favorite [move] There’s one with a Russian twist [medicine] ball.”

Although she has admitted to following a “vegan-adjacent” diet, Harlow allows herself to eat without restriction when she travels.

“I like to eat, and I just like to have fun,” she explained. “If I want a cookie, I’ll eat a cookie.”

Josephine Scriver

According to Scriver, getting some sleep, staying active, and staying hydrated are “absolutely essential” to any health journey.

“A good night’s sleep is the best thing you can do for yourself. It [enhances] your cognitive functions,” Scriver, who co-founded Joja Activewear Tookes, a fellow model and her best friend, explains We,

“Second, incorporate activity throughout your day: take the stairs, do some stretching during breaks. [It] “It not only strengthens your body, but also improves your mood significantly,” she adds. “Finally, our bodies need water to function properly, so make sure you’re drinking enough!”

Tookes and Scriver founded the Joja brand to inspire women to stay active in style.

“Feeling good in what you wear is a real game changer when it comes to staying motivated,” says Scriver. We“The Joja brand was built on the idea that your activewear should be able to move with you to inspire and empower you.”

With reporting from Robin Merrett