Ashley Benson in Bathing Suit Top Has a Happy Birthday

Actress Ashley Benson is celebrating her birthday this week. And she’s looking amazing while doing so. The former Pretty Little Liars star just shared some highlights from the day on Instagram. In some of the photos, she wore a black bathing suit top and black pants. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ashley Benson 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 Circuit Trains

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Benson opened up about her favorite workouts to Health. She says that she does a lot of circuit training, especially when it comes to her lower body. “We usually do circuit training, so I'll do 25 squats, then I'll run back and forth, and then I'll do lunges to the other side of the gym both ways, run, then squats. I can't move for days!"

2. She Does Cardio

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Benson does a lot of cardio workouts to stay in shape. She tells Health that she makes sure to get at least two different cardio exercises in each week. "I usually do Pilates three days a week for an hour,” she says. “I try to box or do SoulCycle two or three times a week.” SoulCycle is a popular indoor cycling class that combines cycling with strength training and body weight exercises. Some potential health benefits of SoulCycle include:

1. Improved cardiovascular fitness: SoulCycle is a high-intensity cardiovascular workout that can help improve your overall fitness level.
2. Increased muscle strength and endurance: The resistance and body weight exercises included in SoulCycle can help improve muscle strength and endurance.
3. Weight loss: SoulCycle is a high-energy workout that can help you burn calories and lose weight.

3. She’s Consistent

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Despite her busy schedule, Benson always makes time for a workout. She admits to Health that she doesn’t always want to workout. However, she says that she will always push herself to do some form of physical activity. "There are times I just want to do nothing,” she says. “But then I don't feel good about myself."

4. She Accepts Herself

Benson is all about self-love and acceptance. She tells Vogue that she wants her young female fans to have this same attitude. “Being in the limelight, I’ve learned to accept my [perceived] flaws and be vocal about loving the way I look,” she explains. “I want young girls to know that when they see us [celebrities] in magazines and photo spreads that it’s a lot of hair, makeup, and Photoshop.

5. She Tries To Keep Her Hair Natural

Benson opened up about her beauty tips and routine to Bustle. She says that she doesn’t do too much to her hair. “If I wash my hair, I just put it in two braids and eventually take it out and let it air dry,” she tells me. “I try not to put any heat on my hair. I’m also not very good at [styling] hair so I just keep it natural and put a lot of oils in it.” There are many natural oils that can be used to nourish and moisturize the hair. Some popular natural oils for hair care include:

1. Coconut oil: Coconut oil is a popular choice for hair care due to its ability to penetrate the hair shaft and provide deep conditioning. It can help nourish dry, damaged hair and protect against breakage.
2. Argan oil: Argan oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, which can help nourish and strengthen the hair. It can also help improve the appearance of dry, damaged hair and add shine.
3. Avocado oil: Avocado oil is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E, which can help moisturize the hair and improve its appearance. It is also thought to have anti-inflammatory properties that may help soothe a dry, itchy scalp.

Actress Ashley Benson—star of Pretty Little Liars and Her Smell—is about to celebrate her 32nd birthday. To get ready, she posted a revealing new photo on Instagram. Benson posed in a black bathing suit, showing off her incredible body. She captioned the photo, “32 tomorrow.” (Her birthday is today, indeed—December 18th.) How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ashley Benson 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Does Pilates

Benson is a big fan of doing Pilates, and posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself doing leg workouts with equipment. She captioned the post, “Pilates in my @alo,” referring to the workout clothes she was wearing.

2. She Works Out 5-6 Days A Week

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Benson tells Health that she makes sure to work out as often as she can. She says that she usually will do different workouts five or six times a week. “I usually do Pilates three days a week for an hour, and I try to box or do SoulCycle two or three times a week.”

3. She Does A Lot Of Leg Workouts

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Benson tells Health that her typical workouts include a lot of leg exercises. “Probably squats — and not for my butt but for my legs. We usually do circuit training, so I’ll do 25 squats, then I’ll run back and forth, and then I’ll do lunges to the other side of the gym both ways, run, then squats. I can’t move for days!”

4. She Doesn’t Feel Pressure To Lose Weight

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Benson revealed to Health that she has been told to lose weight for certain roles, however, she says that she doesn’t feel pressure to do so. She says that she just focuses on being healthy, no matter what size she is. “I don’t want to lose 20 pounds, because I don’t need to…There was a point where it was getting to where a size 2 was great. I’m a size 2, but I think that a size 4 is healthy. I think that all of these sizes are healthy.”

5. She Feels Good When She Works Out

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Benson says to Health that she actually feels good after exercising, even if she doesn’t always have motivation to do so. She says, “There are times I just want to do nothing! But then I don’t feel good about myself.”

Ashley Benson looked every bit the Hollywood star as she hit the beach in Mexico, at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. "Had the best vacation 🍹🏝🌞 #FSPuntaMita," she captioned the photos of her having fun in a swimsuit. How does the former Pretty Little Liars star maintain her fab physique? Read on to see 5 ways Ashley Benson 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 Maintains Variety with Exercise

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Ashley keeps her workouts interesting by rotating them throughout the week. "I usually do Pilates three days a week for an hour, and I try to box or do SoulCycle two or three times a week," she told Health. "There are times I just want to do nothing! But then I don't feel good about myself."

2. She Loves Squats

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Ashley’s favorite exercise? Probably squats—and not for my butt but for my legs,” she told Health. “We usually do circuit training, so I'll do 25 squats, then I'll run back and forth, and then I'll do lunges to the other side of the gym both ways, run, then squats. I can't move for days!" "When it comes to using a circuit to meet your exercise goals, choosing the right work-to-rest ratio is key. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your cardiovascular health or improve your VO2max for athletic performance, proper timing of exercise verses rest time is what will lead to real results," says ACE Fitness.

3. She Takes Daily Naps

Ashley is a big proponent of sleep, even in the middle of the day. "I try to take an hour nap. If I don't get sleep, I found that I get really bad anxiety. I started getting panic attacks for two years straight," she told Health. "Keep naps short. Aim to nap for only 10 to 20 minutes. The longer you nap, the more likely you are to feel groggy afterward. However, young adults might be able to tolerate longer naps," says the Mayo Clinic. "Take naps in the early afternoon. Napping after 3 p.m. can interfere with nighttime sleep. Individual factors, such as your need for sleep, your sleeping schedule, your age and your medication use, also can play a role in determining the best time of day to nap."

4. Her Diet Is Healthy

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Ashley maintains a healthy, but balanced diet. For breakfast she eats a hard-boiled egg with iced coffee and a splash of half and half for breakfast, followed by a salad (or cheeseburger!) for lunch and fish if she is “trying to be healthy” for dinner. "Otherwise, probably a cheeseburger," she confessed to Delish.

5. She Prioritizes Mental Health

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"I’ve kind of taken a step back from social media,” Ashley told Elle. “I don’t want to spend my life on Instagram. I think it was necessary when I was on the show and now that I'm getting into new projects, but I feel like as I’m getting older I don’t want people to see everything I’m doing all the time. I think it’s very important to keep your private life private. Just let the fans see my work and then I can have my own personal life."

Actress Ashley Benson, star of Pretty Little Liars, is loving the warm weather. And her outfit choices prove it. Benson posted a new set of photos on Instagram of herself posing in a green bathing suit top and jeans. She captioned the post, “I see you summer.” Read on to see 5 ways Ashley Benson 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 Does A Variety Of Workouts

Benson revealed some of her wellness secrets to Health. She says that she likes to do a variety of different workouts. “I usually do Pilates three days a week for an hour, and I try to box or do SoulCycle two or three times a week,” she said. Keep up the good work. "Limiting your physical activity or sitting for long periods of time can cause your muscles to become limited in their flexibility and range. And as you age, your muscles gradually become shorter and begin to lose some elasticity. Aging can also decrease the range of motion in your hips, shoulders and spine," says the Cleveland Clinic.

2. She Does Circuit Training

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Benson doesn’t skip leg day. She tells Health that she likes to do lower body circuits. “We usually do circuit training, so I’ll do 25 squats, then I’ll run back and forth, and then I’ll do lunges to the other side of the gym both ways, run, then squats. I can’t move for days!”

3. She Naps

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Benson makes sure to get her beauty sleep each day and night. She tells Health,“I try to take an hour nap. If I don’t get sleep, I found that I get really bad anxiety. I started getting panic attacks for two years straight.”

4. She Loves Coconut Oil

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Benson revealed some of her favorite products to ELLE. "Coconut oil is very good for my skin,” she says. “That’s as glamorous as my beauty routine gets, I don’t really do much. In New York, I’m just constantly sweating all the time, so I don’t wear a lot of makeup in the summer. I just moisturize my face with coconut oil, my hair is always in a scrunchie and then I put on a very relaxed outfit and I'm good to go."

5. She Used Jade Rollers

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Benson tells ELLE that she also likes to use jade rollers on her face. “I keep them in my freezer,” she explains. “Every day, I wake up and put this cold roller on my face—I’m still not sure if it did anything, I think it did. It makes me wake up and it’s so relaxing. And I think it de-puffed my eyes"