Madison Pettis is enjoying herself in the sun and sea

Actress Madison Pettis is looking back on a magical August spent at the beach, as summer draws to an end. Pettis, 25, shared a series of pictures of herself enjoying the sun and sea with friends, including a snap of herself posing on the sand in a gorgeous orange bikini and trucker hat. "August slipped away into a moment in time," she captioned the post. "Why was this literally the best month every ❤️? missing u alreadyyyy," commented friend Torri Webster.

Pettis practices Pilates using a reformer machine. "A lot of people have weak core and back muscles, and strengthening these postural muscles helps balance out the tension that results from this weakness," says athletic trainer Leanne Wonesh. "This is especially great for people who sit at desks for long periods of time because having stronger core and back muscles can help pull you out of those classic desk postures that cause tension and pain in your shoulders and legs."

Pettis is just one of many people who have discovered a love for pickleball. "Pickleball is a great form of cardiovascular exercise that helps get your heart rate up," says Kaitlyn Jacobson, Physician Assistant at Renown Urgent Care – Ryland. "It can lead to better cholesterol and blood pressure levels, lowering your risk of heart disease. Since pickleball is a low-impact sport and easy on the body, it's a great way to get movement in and maintain healthy bones, joints and muscles. By playing pickleball, you'll reduce the rate of bone loss and help conserve bone tissue."

Pettis has battled acne over the years, and is thankful for professional guidance in dealing with it. "I felt more comfortable on camera because I was working with hair and makeup artists on sets," she says. "I felt lucky that I had professionals guiding me on what was best for my skin, how to take care of it after wearing a lot of heavy makeup on set and [teaching me] the best ways to cover up my acne. I've taken notes and done my due diligence… [My skin] doesn't love when I try a bunch of new things. I've learned that less is more — if it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Pettis doesn't feel the need to wear makeup every day. "Beauty to me means doing what makes you feel good about yourself, no matter what other people think about it," she says. "Some days I feel great without makeup, and some days I want to do a full beat. Don't ever let someone tell you what you should do to be beautiful. Do you."

Pettis has learned how to take care of her beautiful curly hair. "One important tip for curly hair is getting it trimmed regularly and finding a hair stylist who cuts curly hair properly," she says. "They need to cut it while it's dry, ringlet by ringlet, so you can accurately see how much is getting cut, so it doesn't end up being shorter than you wanted. For years, I got hair cuts while my hair was wet. Curly hair is longer when it's wet and shrinks up when it's dry. So I had a few traumatizing haircuts where it looked like they were only cutting off one inch, but once it dried, they had actually cut like four inches. Another tip is to dry curly hair with a microfiber towel to prevent frizz. Deep conditioners are also my best friend—my hair can't get enough moisture."

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Madison Pettis is enjoying what she calls an endless vacation in Punta Mita, Mexico

Actress Madison Pettis is enjoying what she calls an endless vacation in Punta Mita, Mexico. Pettis, 24, shared pictures of herself wearing a stunning red bikini and matching skirt, posing against a background of herself of beautiful greenery and palm trees. "Red flag warning ?," she captioned the post. "Queen," a fan commented.

Pettis grew up dancing, and loves how it makes her feel. "Dancing was my first love before acting," she says. "I started competitive dancing when I was four years old, but there wasn't enough time to compete once I started acting full time. A few years ago, I was missing dance and decided to get back into it. Dance makes me so happy, and the environment in my classes is so incredible and supportive. We all hype each other up. I love watching everyone perform and shine at the end of a class."

Pettis makes sure to get enough sleep every night for optimum health and energy. She also swears by regular Pilates sessions for physical and mental benefits. "I'm really big on getting 10 hours of sleep if it's possible," she says. "I also do a lot of Pilates, and I feel like that's a big part of my wellness routine because I just feel so good afterward, it's like a mood booster."

Pettis is diligent about removing makeup and nurturing her skin health. "Everything you do ends up on your face and it's such a simple lesson that took me a while to truly understand," she says. "Mistakes you make with your skin when you're young can last so long, like picking at your skin, getting too much sun exposure, etc. From late nights, to wearing heavy makeup, to everyday stress, you don't realize how all of that is affecting your skin and how it affects it as you grow up. If you take care of your skin now, you'll thank yourself later!"

Pettis makes a point of carving out time for herself. "Every night I play some music and unwind while I take off my makeup and do my nighttime routine," she says. The actress also makes sure to do fun things that she enjoys. "Self-care is watching a basketball game, ordering food, and drinking a glass of wine," she says.

Pettis has simplified her skincare routine, and the results speak for themselves. "My skin is really sensitive—I have combination skin, and I'm acne-prone—so I've always had a hard time figuring out what products are right for me," she says. "I've seen some people have skincare routines that are 10 steps long, and it seems so fun, but I've learned less is more with my skin."

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Madison Pettis kicked off her summer early by jetting off to a tropical locale

The 22-year-old former Disney starlet kicked off her summer early by jetting off to a tropical locale with a few gal pals, including one with three famous familial connections, to indulge in some bikini-clad fun in the sun.

The geotag on the post indicated that she was in Turks & Caicos, and she was taking advantage of one of the island territory's gorgeous beaches by getting down on her knees in the soaking wet sand. Waves rolled in behind her as she posed for two snapshots.

Madison wore a metallic green bikini from Revolve. It included a string top and brief-style bottoms with the sides tugged up high. Underneath it, she accessorized with a delicate gold body chain.

The American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules actress clearly wasn't concerned about getting her hair wet, as her tightly coiled curls were totally drenched.

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