Izabela Janachowska says “Life is better on holidays”—and she’s right, of course. The Polish star shared a picture of herself wearing a sporty black and white two-piece swimsuit, posing in front of a sparkling blue swimming pool. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Janachowska 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!
Janachowska loves to stay active, and tennis is one of her favorite sports. “Tennis is great aerobic exercise with a social component where you can play with friends and meet new people,” says Michael Donaworth, MD, UC Health primary care sports medicine physician and assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. “It’s a lifelong sport that you can play at any age and find a competitor of similar age and skill level. Tennis is a worldwide sport, so no matter where you are, you can likely find someone who plays.”
Janachowska says her day is not complete without a cup of coffee. “Good news: The case for coffee is stronger than ever,” according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. “Study after study indicates you could be getting more from your favorite morning beverage than you thought: Coffee is chock full of substances that may help guard against conditions more common in women, including Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease.
Janachowska enjoys fresh fruit, especially strawberries, which experts say offer a wealth of health benefits. “Studies suggest that strawberries may prevent certain cancers,” says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. “The protective effect is thought to be thanks to a combination of polyphenols including ellagic acid and ellagitannins, which appear to halt the growth of cancer cells in animal studies. More human studies are needed to establish the correct method of action and to confirm the effects.”
While Janachowska follows a healthy diet, she won’t say no to a slice of pizza—especially while on vacation. “Some people worry that if they eat all foods they enjoy, they won’t ever make healthy food choices,” says Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCS. “But in reality, true pleasure and enjoyment lead to a healthy balance of nutritious foods and fun foods because ultimately, pleasure and enjoyment come from eating foods that both taste good and make our bodies feel good.”
Janachowska loves to slow down and relax in a hot bath. “Taking baths has great physical and mental health benefits,” says family medicine provider Amy Zack, MD. “One benefit is cleanliness. Bathing cleans your skin, helping you avoid irritation, inflammation and sores caused by dead skin cell accumulation. The bacterial and fungal load from contact in your environment can also accumulate, increasing the risk of infection.”