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Ana Mena in Bathing Suit is "Guapa"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Ana Mena, the Mexican singer behind "Sol y Mar," "A un passo dalla luna" / "A Un Paso de la Luna" and many others, keeps fit so she can dance. The results are clear: She just posted a stunning new series of vacation photos on Instagram. In one, Mena spent time in a jacuzzi at a spa. She posed in a gold bathing suit, showing off her toned stomach. Mena also enjoyed pizza and wine. “Guapa,” said one commenter--"beautiful.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ana Mena 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 Spends Time Outside

Mena loves to spend time outside. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself enjoying the fresh air. She posted this series of photos of herself and a friend enjoying a day at the Italian beaches of Pesaro. Mena captioned the post, “The Italian summer.” She also posted this series of photos of herself walking through the fields of Estepona.

2. She Maintains A Healthy Lifestyle

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Mena revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Sport. She says that her busy lifestyle means that she has to be consistent with her health. “My lifestyle is very hectic. I take many planes to go to Italy, I experience setbacks every day and for that you have to be at your best physically and mentally.”

3. She Dances

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Being a singer, Mena also has to be a dancer. She has to learn choreography for her live performances and music videos. Mena tells Sport that this aspect is easy for her. “Dancing is my passion,” she says. “It's something I practice many hours a week for rehearsals.”

4. She Boxes

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Mena revealed some of her favorite workouts in her interview with Sport. She reveals that she has started to take up boxing as a way to stay in shape. “I've loved the times I've practiced and it catches my attention. Soon you'll see me hitting the bag!”

5. She Uses Workouts As A Stress Reliever

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Mena’s lifestyle can be stressful. However, she tells Sport that she uses physical activity as a way to relieve her stress. “I take refuge in sports and in dance to disconnect. You realize that to endure the rhythm of so much plane and sing for so many hours you have to be in shape.”

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Here’s how she stays in shape.

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Ana Mena, the Mexican singer behind "Sol y Mar," "A un passo dalla luna" / "A Un Paso de la Luna" and many others, keeps fit so she can dance. The results are clear: She just posted a stunning new series of vacation photos on Instagram. In one, Mena spent time in a jacuzzi at a spa. She posed in a gold bathing suit, showing off her toned stomach. Mena also enjoyed pizza and wine. “Guapa,” said one commenter--"beautiful.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ana Mena 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 Spends Time Outside

Mena loves to spend time outside. Her Instagram is full of photos of herself enjoying the fresh air. She posted this series of photos of herself and a friend enjoying a day at the Italian beaches of Pesaro. Mena captioned the post, “The Italian summer.” She also posted this series of photos of herself walking through the fields of Estepona.

2. She Maintains A Healthy Lifestyle

Photocall - "Dial Unicas" Concert In MadridMariano Regidor/Getty Images

Mena revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Sport. She says that her busy lifestyle means that she has to be consistent with her health. “My lifestyle is very hectic. I take many planes to go to Italy, I experience setbacks every day and for that you have to be at your best physically and mentally.”

3. She Dances

Milan Fashion week - Emporio Armani - guestsMatteo Rossetti/Getty Images

Being a singer, Mena also has to be a dancer. She has to learn choreography for her live performances and music videos. Mena tells Sport that this aspect is easy for her. “Dancing is my passion,” she says. “It's something I practice many hours a week for rehearsals.”

4. She Boxes

Ana Mena Presents Heineken Silver  In MadridBorja B. Hojas/Getty Images

Mena revealed some of her favorite workouts in her interview with Sport. She reveals that she has started to take up boxing as a way to stay in shape. “I've loved the times I've practiced and it catches my attention. Soon you'll see me hitting the bag!”

5. She Uses Workouts As A Stress Reliever

Red Carpet - LOS40 Primavera Pop 2022David Benito/Getty Images

Mena’s lifestyle can be stressful. However, she tells Sport that she uses physical activity as a way to relieve her stress. “I take refuge in sports and in dance to disconnect. You realize that to endure the rhythm of so much plane and sing for so many hours you have to be in shape.”

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Actress Mariana Genesio Peña recently enjoyed a relaxing day. And she just shared some stunning new photos on her Instagram stories. In them, Peña posed by the pool. She wore a blue bathing suit, showing off her figure. She captioned one of the photos, “High maintenance.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mariana Genesio Peña 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

Peña is an avid dancer. She even competed on a ballroom dance competition. Peña shared some highlights from her performances on her Instagram. She shared these photos of a dance performance, captioning it, “We did it, baby!” She also shared this video of the same performance.

2. She Walks Her Dogs

Another thing Peña does to stay in shape is go on walks. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself walking down Rodeo Drive. Peña captioned the post, “The obligatory photo.” Peña also has two dogs, so she naturally takes them on walks. She shared this set of photos on Instagram of herself walking with her dogs in the park. She captioned it, “Good weekend people.”

3. She Swims

Peña spends a lot of time by the water. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram from the beach. One thing she naturally likes to do to stay in shape is go swimming. Peña posted this set of photos of herself wading in the water in Cordoba. She captioned the post, “Recharging.”

4. She Boats

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Swimming isn’t the only thing Peña likes to do at the beach. One thing she enjoys doing is going boating. She shares a lot of videos on Instagram of herself on a boat. She posted this video of herself going sailing. She also shared this video of herself and friends sailing in Buenos Aires. Peña captioned the post, “De los mejores planes de verano en Buenos Aires. Con mis amigos de ‘La vecindad Cañitas.’ Los amo!”

5. She Wants To Show Different Perspectives

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Peña wants to be a role model. And she wants to use the characters she plays as a way to share different perspectives. She talked about her role in the Telefe strip, Little Victoria,in an interview. "The objective is to humanize a trans character in a broad sense. Show that they live and go through the same experiences as anyone and sometimes has the same aspirations.”

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Model Mara Cifuentes shared a new set of swimsuit photos on Instagram. In them, she posed in front of the pool wearing a red patterned strapless top and a yellow patterned bottom. Cifuentes’ impressive figure was on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Mara Cifuentes 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 Swims

Cifuentes loves to go to the beach and the pool. She shares a lot of beach and pool photos on her Instagram. She loves to swim as a way to stay in shape. Cifuentes shared this photo of herself wading in the ocean and using a tree branch to support her. She also shared this photo of herself in a pool, captioning it, “In a movie.”

2. She Walks

Cifuentes likes to walk as a way of staying in shape. Whenever she travels, she makes sure to walk around the local city. She shared these photos on Instagram of herself walking on 23rd Street in New York City. Cifuentes captioned the post, “Keep walking.” She also shared these photos of herself in Washington Square Park, captioning it, “Winter.”

3. She Savors Her Happiness

Cifuentes is all about feeling happy. She makes sure to savor the moments. Cifeuentes talked about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “What is good today, may not be tomorrow,” she writes. “There is the value of the moment, there is the perfect present. The opportunity comes to you, you'll see if you ride it. Hold on tight, don't let go. Laugh... Weeps that each one has his time. Laugh... Cry, live your life, enjoy it all.”

4. She Gets Her Vitamin D

"Vitamin D isn't naturally found in many foods, but you can get it from fortified milk, fortified cereal, and fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines. Your body also makes vitamin D when direct sunlight converts a chemical in your skin into an active form of the vitamin (calciferol)," says the Mayo Clinic. "The amount of vitamin D your skin makes depends on many factors, including the time of day, season, latitude and your skin pigmentation. Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, vitamin D production might decrease or be completely absent during the winter months. Sunscreen, while important to prevent skin cancer, also can decrease vitamin D production."

5. She Likes the Beach

"Swimming can improve mood in both men and women. For people with fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and improve mood. Water-based exercise can improve the health of pregnant people and has a positive effect on the pregnant person’s mental health. Parents of children with developmental disabilities find that recreational activities, such as swimming, improve family connections," says the CDC.

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Aleida Nuñez is a lot of things. She’s a singer. She’s an actress. And she’s a gorgeous woman with an incredible figure. Nuñez has never been afraid to show off her body on social media. She’s also not afraid to post swimsuit photos and videos on her pages. In her most recent reel on Instagram, Nuñez posed in a mint green bathing suit. Her toned body and abs were on full display. "Check out my video LA COSQUILLITA #cumbia #shows #aleidanunez #musica," she captioned it. "Bonita," responded one fan, meaning "pretty." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Aleida Nuñez 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

Nuñez is a singer, which means she’s also a dancer. She has to learn choreography for her live performances and her music videos. Nuñez posts a lot of videos on Instagram of herself dancing. She posted this video of a performance she did for Carnaval. She captioned the video, “Last night at the Cosamaloapan Carnival, Veracruz. Happy and full of love. Thanks we had an amazing time”

2. She Practices Meditation

Nuñez loves to practice meditation. She opened up about the impact it has had on her in this Instagram post. “I want to share with you that I have practiced meditation for a long time,” she wrote. “In this world full of uncertainty and anxiety, it helps you create a state of consciousness and peace.”

3. She Loves Yoga

Nuñez also loves to practice yoga to help herself stay in shape. She has posted several videos and photos on Instagram of herself in different poses. She posted this video of herself doing different poses, captioning it, “Life is a balanced system of learning and evolution.” She also posted this photo of herself in a candlestick pose outside.

4. She Works Out While On Vacation

Nuñez has a busy schedule, and she travels a lot. You might think that this means that Nuñez doesn’t always have time to go to the gym. However, you’d be wrong. Nuñez makes sure to workout while on vacation, and sometimes will go to the gym at her hotel or nearby. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself at the gym in Dubai. She captioned the photo, “Thursday 8 am in Dubai.”

5. She Strength Trains

Nuñez loves to use weights and do strength training exercises to help herself stay in shape. And she’s got some unique exercises. She posted this video on Instagram of herself doing leg presses, by pushing a barbell up with her feet in a candlestick pose. She captioned the video, “Love your body as it is, here I am carrying 85 kilos but after years of training; no matter the weight what is important is to take care of your body and stay healthy, never abandon yourself.”

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Actress María Pedraza spends a lot of time at the beach. One look at her Instagram, and you’ll see that. Pedraza shared a new set of photos on her page this week. In it, she posed at sunset in a black bathing suit with flowers. She received raves for the photo from her followers in the comments. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways María Pedraza 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 Swims

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Pedraza spends a lot of time at the beach. She also spends a lot of time in the water. She likes to swim to keep herself in shape. Pedraza shared these underwater photos of herself scuba diving. She captioned it, “Peaceful. With the best dive team.” She also posted these photos of herself wading in the ocean.

2. She Hikes

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One thing Pedraza does to stay in shape is go on hikes. She shares a lot of posts on Instagram of herself hiking in different places. Pedraza posted this video of herself climbing on rocks on a hill. Hiking has a lot of benefits. Better Health states, “Hiking is a great way to get some exercise in and comes with the added benefits of boosting your mood, improving your sleep and helping with a host of potential medical conditions.”

3. She Makes Time For Herself

Pedraza has a busy schedule. But she always makes sure that she has time for herself. In fact, this is easy for her to do. “I disconnect and connect with ease,” she tells La Vanguardia. “Because I have learned to know myself and work a lot internally. I know what takes me away and what boosts my energy.”

4. She Does What She Wants

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Pedraza is all about doing what she wants. She tells La Vanguardia that she makes her own happiness a priority for her. She also revealed some of her favorite activities that encouraged her happiness. “Do what I want, be with my family, with my friends, shout, dance, laugh, live life intensely... It's the only way I know how to live.”

5. She Learns New Things

In her La Vanguardia interview, Pedraza opened up about the best advice she’s received. “In the profession, I am the one who does not stop observing and trying to be like a sponge to learn from everything that happens to me and from all the people who pass through my life. But I always carry with me a piece of advice my parents gave me: ‘With your feet on the ground, but always pointing to the sky.’”

Rebeca Andrade shows off her winning medals at the Olympic Games Paris 2024
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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”

Brandi Glanville at "The Traitors" New York Press Junket
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Brandi Glanville has never been one to hold back, whether on reality TV or her unfiltered podcast. Best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the US and UK versions of Celebrity Big Brother, and The Traitors, Glanville always speaks her mind. Her podcast, Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, recently stirred up some drama when she called out Real Housewives stars for struggling on The Traitors and suggested the show stop casting them. Many fans saw this as subtle shade toward Phaedra Parks, who excelled in the previous season.

Beyond the headlines, Glanville has shared glimpses into her personal wellness routine, from skincare secrets to unconventional self-care methods. Here’s a look at how she stays feeling and looking her best.

She Uses Eye Patches

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One thing that Glanville does to take care of her skin is use under-eye patches. In this Instagram post, she revealed the brand she used on Celebrity Big Brother. Glanville captioned it, “One of the #1 questions we get from fans since leaving #bigbrother is what brand of under eye patches were we wearing constantly on the show...The answer is @peterthomasrothofficial!! They are amaze! #ThanksMarissa 💋 (Blogging about all the products, will be posting on @bbeautyunfltrd soon).”

She Walks

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Glanville likes to walk her dogs to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her pup walking in Los Angeles. Glanville captioned the post, “On our way to do some podcasting.” Harvard Health says that walking is very beneficial. “Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.”

She Has A Dog

Brandi Glanville's rescue pup

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As you can see from the previous Instagram post, Glanville has pet dogs. And according to Harvard Health, this can be beneficial. “A growing body of solid research shows that owning a dog can: provide companionship, help you be more active, make kids calmer, more secure, and more responsible, improve the lives of older individuals, help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life, make you more social and less isolated, ease stress.”

She Worked With A Breath Coach

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Glanville revealed to Us Weekly that she works with a breath coach to help with her mental health. “I’m still doing cosmetic stuff, but at the same time trying to fix myself. I eat better and breathe and actually exercise. I’m getting there. I just started with this journey, but I can actually do things. My body can do things now that I couldn’t do five years ago.”

She Uses CellSound

Glanville revealed to People that she used the CellSound treatment on her stomach. "I mean, to be honest, I haven't worn a crop top in years, and I literally feel comfortable going out in a crop top, which is so bizarre," she says. "Not that I feel like everyone should do that, but I can go work out with a crop top on and not feel like I have my mommy stomach and I shouldn't sit down. So it's definitely empowered me in that aspect."

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Kat McNamara is a successful actress. She is known for her role in fantasy and superhero projects like Shadowhunters, Girl vs. Monster, and Arrow. McNamara just shared her fitness challenge for the year on Instagram. In a recent video, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. McNamara received a lot of praise in the comments. She captioned the post, “Switching it up!💥New year, new workout adventure! Thanks @laurajquinn for once again putting me through my paces! 🤣 We’ve come a long way from ballet to @alo! 🩰”

She Does Pilates

McNamara is seen doing Pilates in her Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice may help you recover from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. It may also help you establish a healthy baseline, so that when those injuries or issues arise, you’re able to bounce back faster.”

She Boxes

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McNamara shared some of the things she did to stay in shape for Shadowhunters in an interview with Women’s Health. One thing she did was box. “It builds the shape of muscles I needed to look like a fighter, and it's just plain fun," she says.” Boxing has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Regular physical activity, including boxing, can lower your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.”

She Does Leg Workouts

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she doesn’t skip leg day. "I know most people hate leg day, but I kinda love it. It's what makes me feel strongest." Piedmont says that leg workouts are extremely important. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance.”

She Does HIIT

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While on Shadowhunters, McNamara did a lot of HIIT. "In order to do the fight scenes, I needed a lot of upper body strength because I would be holding weapons all day," she says to Women’s Health. "High intensity interval training turned out to be the perfect thing for me. I was able to keep up my cardio stamina and build upon that so I could do the fight scenes, which are basically just sprints."

She Consistent

Kat McNamara at the opening night for the 20th anniversary of the HollyShorts Film Festival

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to stay consistent with her workouts. “There were days when I was tired. There were days when the last thing I wanted to do was pick up a weight...but I just had to physically get myself there—to take a deep breath and remember why I was doing it and why I was there. I think that can go for any kind of physical goal that someone has—half the battle is the mental battle.”