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Amala Paul in Bathing Suit is "Mama Bali"

She grows her own food.

Indian actress Amala Paul is on vacation in beautiful Bali, Indonesia, but she's not just sticking to the beach. Paul shared a video of herself wearing a black bathing suit as she jumped off high rocks in front of a stunning waterfall. "Mama Bali," she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Paul 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!

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Yoga Every Day

Yoga is part of Paul's everyday routine, come rain or shine. "Yoga is a wonderful way to tone and shape all the gluteal muscles without using any weights, equipment or machines," says trainer Elise Joan. "Since yoga uses our own body weight to build muscle, it can be an effective way to shape your booty with a low risk of injury. Below are my tried-and-true moves to help lift and round your seat, while strengthening the hips and improving flexibility."

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She's a Sprinter

Paul loves sprinting outdoors as part of her exercise routine. "I think people have a love-hate relationship with running because it can be intimidating to start," says Peloton tread instructor Jess Sims. "And to that I say, just start! Take some pressure off yourself."

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She Grows Her Own Fruit and Vegetables

Paul grows her own tomatoes, spinach, peppers, melons, and coconuts. "Backyard gardening can inspire you to take an interest in the origins of your food and make better choices about what you put on your plate," says Dr. Helen Delichatsios, an internist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. "When you grow your own food, you savor it more because of the effort it took to get to the table."

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She Loves Almond Milk

Paul enjoys almond milk in her drinks. "Almonds are rich in nutrients that help protect the heart, including unsaturated fatty acids, phytosterols, magnesium, vitamin E, copper and manganese," says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. "Two research studies in 2012 and 2014 found that including almonds in your diet may reduce the risk of heart disease, specifically in overweight individuals. Further research has shown that almond consumption helps to reduce LDL cholesterol which may, in turn, help to reduce the risk of heart disease."

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Resistance Training

Paul knows the importance of resistance and strength training for building a strong, toned physique. "We're very familiar with the benefits of aerobic exercise like running, cycling or walking, but we haven't focused on lifting and strength exercise. They're seen on either ends of the spectrum – one makes you strong and muscular and one helps you live longer but that's not true. The reality is the two, in terms of health benefits, overlap more than they differ," says Dr. Stuart Phillips, a McMaster University professor in kinesiology and Canada Research Chair in skeletal muscle health.

Ferozan Mast
Ferozan Mast is a science, health and wellness writer with a passion for making science and research-backed information accessible to a general audience. Read more
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