África Zavala in Bathing Suit is in "My Happy Place"

África Zavala is living her best life while vacationing in Mexico in her swimsuit. The gorgeous actress shows off her incredible figure in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts, shared from Hard Rock Hotel in Cabo San Lucas. “My happy place,” she captioned the series of Instagram photos. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways África Zavala 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!

1. She Rides Horses

África loves riding horses, a great workout for the body and mind. According to the American Heart Association, riding horses is great for your health. Not only does it boost cardiovascular health, but builds core strength, burns calories, and lowers blood pressure. It is also great for your mental health as it helps relax you.

2. She Doesn’t Eat These Things

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África eats a healthy diet. However she has eliminated a few things. She revealed in an Instagram Story that soda, bread, sugar, and dairy have no place on her daily menu. "Don’t even think about reaching for that diet soda, either. Diet soda is notorious for having artificial sweeteners in them, which can contribute to weight gain, increased hunger, diabetes and can even impact your metabolism. Not only that, but one study suggests that diet soda may change how your brain reacts to cravings for food high in calories," says the Cleveland Clinic.

3. She Works Out for 20 Minutes Every Day

Zavala told People that she always makes time for a workout, even if it is a quick one. "You can always do it, even if it is about 20 minutes and achieve it with all the tiredness in the world," she says. "And little by little the body air, returning to normal."

4. She Rides a Spinning Bike

África loves spinning. In a post she explained that she was grateful for the at-home exercise tool. “As you know I just had a baby and self-care as well as following an exercise routine becomes complicated, so thanks to this bike Benotto forza V2 available with my friends of @TheTuttoStore I can get back to my grind. That's why I want to encourage you to get active too,” she wrote in the caption.

5. She Hydrates

Zavala makes hydration a priority. She tells Hola Hola Doctor that she drinks a lot of water each day. "We should always do it for health," she says. "Drinking water makes your skin look beautiful and you feel good; not taking it can also do a lot of damage to your brain and you don't know it." According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

Maya Nazor says she wanted to be famous ever since she was a little girl, and it shows with her confidence in front of the camera. Nazor posted pictures of herself lounging on the ground, wearing a tiny black bathing suit that set off her bright red hair. “Hermosa,” commented one admirer. “Gracias hermosa♥️,” Nazor responded. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nazor 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!

1. She Loves to Dance

One look at Nazor’s social media confirms her love of dance. “When you begin moving, you immediately release the brain chemicals dopamine, adrenaline, and endorphins, causing a powerful and lasting effect I call ‘energized optimism,’” says Kelly McGonigal, PhD, author of The Joy of Movement. “The adrenaline makes you feel powerful, the dopamine generates hope, and the endorphins bring you joy. You’ve created this amazing cocktail that boosts your mood and energy, leads you to experience better social interactions, makes you more likely to progress on your goals, and lowers stress. So dancing doesn’t just make you feel great in the moment. It sets you up to be a better version of yourself.”

2. She Travels Around the World

Nazor is passionate about visiting new places. “Foreign experiences increase both cognitive flexibility and depth and integrativeness of thought, the ability to make deep connections between disparate forms,” says Adam Galinsky, a professor at Columbia Business School. “The key, critical process is multicultural engagement, immersion, and adaptation. Someone who lives abroad and doesn’t engage with the local culture will likely get less of a creative boost than someone who travels abroad and really engages in the local environment.”

3. Self-Confidence

Nazor says she was born to be in front of the camera, and feels confident about being an influencer. “The truth is, I’ve always enjoyed speaking a lot in front of the camera and I can speak easily. As a kid, I pretended I had a TV channel and my own program. It’s a way of expressing myself,” she says.

4. Post Baby Body

Nazor welcomed son Luka last summer, and embraced her post-baby body. "Remind yourself of the miracle you just performed," says Chaye McIntosh, clinical director at ChoicePoint Health in Fairlawn, New Jersey. "Remind yourself that the baby you are now holding in your arms is worth the stretch marks and belly pouch. Remind yourself that you are beautiful just the way you are. And remember that your baby needs a strong, self-assured, and dedicated parent—not just one with a flat tummy."

5. She Loves the Pool

Nazor enjoys being in the water, both in the swimming pool and in the ocean. “Research has shown that being near, in, on or under water can provide a long list of benefits for our mind and body, including lowering stress and anxiety, increasing an overall sense of well-being and happiness, a lower heart and breathing rate, and safe, better workouts,” says marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols.

Fernanda Castillo, the Mexican actress, is back from a trip to Acapulco. And according to her most recent Instagram post, she’s missing it already. Castillo posted a selfie of herself in a multicolored bathing suit by the pool. She captioned the post, “Return me to Acapulco. To the laughter, the Pepo dances, the delicious food, the moments with Liam, but above all, always bring me back together with these people I love and who make my life more beautiful! Thank you for this celebration of life @erikhayser @pkastillo @anitadelrey @harfush @tamaramazarrasa @rossananf @pp_ayala @barbarapay @wuerever.” (That’s roughly translated.) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Fernanda Castillo 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!

1. She Boxes

Castillo is pretty quiet about her health and wellness routine. However, there is one workout that she loves to do. Castillo is a big fan of boxing. She has posted several photos and videos on Instagram of herself boxing at the gym. She posted this boomerang of herself and her friend getting ready to box, captioning it, “Attitude: Alive and kicking!”

2. She Loves Baths

Castillo always makes time for herself to relax and unwind. Her way of doing so is by running a bath. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself in the tub. Baths have a lot of benefits, according to this post from The Cleveland Clinic. “Taking baths has great physical and mental health benefits,” family medicine provider, Amy Zack, MD, says to the clinic. “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.”

3. She Hikes

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Castillo loves to spend time outside. One of her favorite outdoor activities is to go on a hike. She posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself and some friends hiking in the forest and by the water. She captioned the post, “Magic is in the people you surround yourself with and the horizons you cross by their side.”

4. She Does Water Activities

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Castillo loves to spend time at the beach. She also likes to do a lot of different water sports and activities when she’s having a beach day. She posted this video on Instagram of herself water skiing. She captioned the post, “People who know me well know that I have a deep respect for water.” Castillo is also a fan of surfing, and posted this set of photos posing with her board.

5. She Spends Time Outside With Her Son

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Castillo has a young child, and she likes to spend time outside with him. She posts several photos on Instagram of herself and her son spending time in the fresh air. She posted this adorable photo series of the two of them playing in their yard. Castillo captioned the post, “This is my engine to be better every day!”

Daniela Alvarez made headlines when she won Miss Colombia in 2011. She also made headlines when her leg was amputated, and documented her recovery on Instagram. Today, Alvarez is dancing, and shared a new dance video on Instagram. In it, she wore an olive green bikini top and denim shorts. She captioned the video, “Happy to dance.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Daniela Álvarez 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!

1. She Dances

One way Alvarez loves to stay in shape is by dancing. She shares a lot of dance videos on her Instagram. Alvarez shared this video, captioning it, “Here I am trying to dance champeta, AND THE MOST IMPORTANTLY, enjoying my favorite music and dance! Thanks to the coaches of @mrblackelpresidente who invited me to record with them.”

2. She Swims

Alvarez is an avid swimmer. She shared this video on Instagram of herself swimming in a pool. She captioned it, “Y’all don’t know how happy I was to put my swimming cap back on. I used it as a child until I finished school in swimming competitions, after that I swam to train and I dared to do it even in the open sea several times.”

3. She Does What Makes Her Happy

In the same swimming video’s caption, Alvarez revealed that she is working on doing things that make her happy. She writes, “Since my amputation, I hadn't tried swimming again... and look! Imagine my excitement!! I never doubted and I will never hesitate to go back to doing everything that makes me happy.”

4. She Uses Exercise To Help Her Mental Health

For Alvarez, working out isn’t just about training her body. It’s about training her mind. She stressed the importance of this in the caption of this Instagram video. She wrote, “Exercise makes us so mentally strong. It teaches us discipline, patience, how to handle frustration, but above all to have that mental strength we need to never give up in the face of difficulty.

5. She Boxes

Alvarez likes to box as a way to stay in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself sparring with a trainer. “If I fall, he picked me up and I keep going!! If I can, you can do MORE and BETTER!! There are no excuses, you are your own engine.. LET'S GO TEAM!!!!”

Singer Majo Aguilar, the Mexican talent behind hits like "No voy a llorar" has us crying tears of joy. Her Instagram account is full of photos in which she's looking and feeling fit. She recently enjoyed a beach day, and posted a new series of photos. In them, Aguilar posed in a red bathing suit top and pink floral bottom. She captioned the post, “Happy days.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Majo Aguilar 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!

1. She’s Close With Her Family

Aguilar opened up about her family in an interview with Chic Magazine. She says that she was very close to her grandparents, and learned a lot from them. “I learned many things from them and thanks to them today I love connecting with people, with hearts and I also feel the responsibility of keeping this tradition alive, so that the new generations know about our music.”

2. She Values Her Culture

Aguilar is connected to her culture, and talked about it in the caption of this Instagram post. “Yesterday was something that filled me with life and love. Dancing with you, singing my ranchera songs for the first time and seeing the connection we have was a beautiful thing and I am deeply grateful. This is just the beginning and I'm excited they're with me to live it through. #puroamor always, and may Mexican music continue to make us feel. I love them.”

3. She Swims

One thing Aguilar does to stay in shape is swim. She spends a lot of time in the water, and posts a lot of photos of herself at the beach or the pool on Instagram. Aguilar posted this set of photos she took on a trip to Los Angeles. In two of them, she is seen enjoying time at the pool. Aguilar also posted this pool photo.

4. She Horseback Rides

Aguilar loves horses, and spends a lot of time with them. Naturally, she loves to go riding. She shares a lot of riding and horse photos on her Instagram. Aguilar posted this set of photos and one video of herself riding at the stables. She even went riding as part of a shoot for Caras Mexico, as seen in this behind the scenes video.

5. She Values Respect

Aguilar is all about respect. She tells Chic Magazine that she learned this from her grandparents. “Because my grandparents did everything: movies, radio, television, shows... And every time I admire them more, not only because of their impressive career, but because they gave value to truly important things; they had a life of peace, love and respect, that's why their relationship lasted so many years in harmony and that's why they were so loved by people.”