7 Body-Sculpting Strategies From Zoe Saldana for a Lean Physique
Actress Zoe Saldana has starred in a lot of iconic roles. She starred in the 2002 film, Crossroads, alongside Britney Spears. She also appeared in the dance film, Center Stage. She’s also known as an action and fantasy film star. Zoe has appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Gamora and as Neytiri in the Avatar films. Recently, Zoe won several awards for her role in Emilia Perez, including the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Zoe Saldana 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!
She Works Hard
Zoe works with trainer, Jason Walsh, to help her stay in shape. He opened up about how the actress approaches fitness in an interview with Shape. “Zoe is always willing to put in the work,” says Jason. “She stays motivated by her own goals and understands what she needs from her body. It is not about motivation with Zoe; it is always there.”
She’s Comfortable With Herself
Zoe tells Shape that she is comfortable with herself. “If we could design ourselves, we’d all be perfect. But we can’t, so why be unhappy about it? I’ve never wanted different hair or my body any other shape. And I’ve never thought of a person as ugly unless they opened their mouth and their heart was full of venom.”
She Works Out On A Regular Basis
Zoe shared her approach to fitness in her Shape interview. She says that she aims to do quick, regular workouts. “Between travel, meetings, and shoots, schedules are rough for me. I try to work out three times a week, but I don’t believe in getting on one machine for 30 minutes. If I do a lot of cardio, it usually just means I’ll be dragging my feet for the rest of the day.”
She Does Intervals
Zoe tells Shape that she likes to do intervals to stay in shape. “When I’m shooting, I really don’t like to be strict with my workout,” she says. “Since I’m already putting in 16-hour days. So I do 20-minute intervals either at the gym or at home, where I run in place for 30 seconds, then do squats, then carry a heavy medicine ball a few times in a row until I get my heart rate up.”
She Eats Healthy
Zoe tells Shape that she focuses more on her diet than working out. “I can’t work out regularly,” she explains. “So I compensate by eating a lot healthier than I might otherwise. Once you have relatively healthy eating habits, your workout can become playing with your kids, strolling around the neighborhood, playing airplane, or just changing diapers.”
She Believes In Balance
Zoe tells Shape that she doesn’t like to deprive herself when it comes to food. “I don’t believe in cheat days because I don’t believe in diets. I try not to deprive my body of anything, because the moment I have just salads and protein for a few days, I crave carbs. But when I eat everything in balance, I think less about food and more about everything else. It’s about eating to live, not living to eat.”
She Cooks
Zoe and her husband like to cook healthy meals together. “I’m going through a phase where I’m making a lot of beans and quinoa,” she tells Shape. “And I love ceviche and stews. But my favorite type of food is Asian. No matter how north or south in the Pacific, I love the spices, the vegetables, and the ways they cook them. Lately my husband and I have been learning to cook with Asian spices, like turmeric, and ginger, and we’re having a blast.”
