Camila Mendes Does Yoga Pose on Beach and Here's How She Stays Fit

On Riverdale, Camila Mendes plays Veronica, the one-again, off-again girlfriend of Archie, and she's always caught up in some sort of drama. In real life, she just posted a photo on Instagram appearing far more chill. “Not the white claw in lotus pose,” show joked, captioning the picture of herself in a Zen pose, with an alcoholic seltzer, also giving credit to the photographer, @maiareficco, aka Maia Reficco, the singer, songwriter, and actress. Read on to see 5 ways Camila Mendes 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 Defines Wellness Like This

“For me, it's taking care of myself in the most immediate way. What do I need—and what does my body need right now? Sometimes I'll randomly sit down and check in and be like: ‘What does my body want? Do I need water, sleep, or to move around and stretch? Should I journal?’ I think being well is about checking in with your physical and mental health and evaluating what you really need at that moment,” she told Health.

2. She Tried a Meal Delivery Service During the Pandemic

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“Normally, I love going out to eat and am not doing that now, so I forced myself to learn to cook,” she told Health in March, when the pandemic made dining out prohibitive. “It's funny, my mom went to culinary school and my grandma was a caterer. I think because I was spoiled by my mom, I never really had to learn. I began with a meal-delivery service, where they send you the recipe and ingredients—it was great basic training. I've realized I know a bit more than I thought. I must have picked it up somehow through my mom."

3. She Works Out Every Morning

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"On the days I can work out first thing in the morning, I definitely do," says Mendes. "On normal days, I make a fun routine out of it. I go over to my trainer's house, Andrea 'LA' Thoma Gustin, where she has a garage gym set up. I bring my dog to play with hers. It feels like a hangout; it's organic and makes me happy,” she told Shape.

4. She Finds Skin Care Therapeutic

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“I always do my skin-care routine before I go to work, which can be therapeutic. When I get to work, I always sit at the mirror and do my eyebrow for five minutes. Literally every day I have to tweeze a unibrow hair,” she told Shape with a laugh. “I love makeup too, but doing my skin care does feel really ritualistic. Either I'm preparing for the day or I'm winding down. That relationship with skin care is really personal and soothing. However, my relationship with makeup is more exciting and fun. Usually, I'm listening to music and really feeling myself."

5. She’s Learned to Love Being With Herself

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“In my day-to-day life, I'm a social butterfly. I love my friends and normally have to force myself to be alone. But in quarantine,” she told Health, “I've learned how much I actually like spending time with myself. It's been nice to realize that, and I think it's something we all need sometimes. When this all started, I was in a place in my life that was go, go, go. I never imagined I'd have time to just sit and be by myself. It has really made me reevaluate priorities.”

Camila Mendes is heating things up on a snowy day in her swimsuit. The actress poses in her swimsuit with Riverdale costar Vanessa Morgan in a jacuzzi in one of her latest social media posts, a set of photos taken by Lili Reinhart. She captioned the Instagram snaps: “freshly brewed pot of cami & vanessa tea to calm your nerves.” How does the actress keep herself so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Camila Mendes 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 Starts Her Day with Exercise

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"I strive to be super consistent — as consistent as I can be. Whenever I have a day off, I will make a point to work out in the morning,” Camila recently told Shape. Even when she can’t get a full workout in, she makes sure to stay active, “I definitely move my body every day,” she added Health.

2. She Takes Classes, Plays Tennis, and Does Circuit Training

Camila maintains variety with exercise. “I go through phases when it comes to what I like to do—I've taken lots of different classes and all that,” she told Health. She also works with a trainer and during their workouts "does a lot of circuit training, she added to Shape. She also plays tennis.

3. She Uses a Theragun

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Camila is a big fan of using a Theragun post workout sessions. "She really gets into my hamstrings. I laugh uncontrollably every time (because it's really painful!) but it's also ticklish. It adds to my routine and I like giving attention to my body in that sort of way," she told Shape.

4. She Meditates

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Camila takes me time when things get "overwhelming" at work. "I'll text production and say, 'Hey I'm going to meditate in my trailer for ten minutes. Please don't knock unless it's urgent.' And then I turn off all the lights, sit on the floor, take out my phone, and meditate using the Balance app,” she told Shape. “For me, it's taking care of myself in the most immediate way,” she added to Health. “What do I need—and what does my body need right now? Sometimes I'll randomly sit down and check in and be like: ‘What does my body want? Do I need water, sleep, or to move around and stretch? Should I journal?’ I think being well is about checking in with your physical and mental health and evaluating what you really need at that moment.”

5. She Doesn’t Diet

“My relationship with food was very weird for a while—I had an eating disorder,” she told Health. “I got through it by seeing [my] therapist and working with a nutritionist who was very adamant about me overcoming my fear of carbs. I used to not eat carbs—but that would just lead me to binge on them after avoiding them for a while. I tried all the diets—I was always on a diet. But I eventually learned they weren't helping me at all.”

6. She Eats for Nourishment

Camila focuses on nourishing her body with food. “As soon as I started listening to my body and eating what my body needed—which sometimes is eating the things I used to think were bad, like sugar and bread—I noticed a big change,” she dished to Health. “The crazy lesson was that your body tells you what it wants and needs; you just have to learn how to listen to it. It takes a while to learn that—it's hard. And what one woman needs isn't going to be the same as what another woman needs. We're all different.”

Camila Sodi is heating up the tropics in her swimsuit. The Mexican singer shows off her amazing figure via her latest social media post. “Paradise 🦋 the best piña coladas 🍹 my beautiful family ❤️ crab trotters 🦀 outdoor bathrooms 🚿 iced wine 🍷 duck club @clubpatos 🦆 welcome micheladas 🍻 sister you are a genius,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the star maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 5 ways Camila Sodi 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 Pilates

Camila is a big fan of pilates. She regularly shares Instagram Stories while on a pilates reformer. In this YouTube video you can get a glimpse at some of her workouts. She also has a pilates buddy: Geraldine Bazan! The two regularly take classes together.

2. She Does Bikram Yoga

Camila strikes a pose – a yoga pose that is! “My oldest sister @fergonzalezv is my Bikram Yoga teacher and each class is a change of skin like a snake 🐍 I feel new 🙏🏼 thank you sister for working on my mind and body. This posture opens the heart ❤️ open hearts = open roads,” she captioned this Instagram post.

3. She Has a Positive Attitude

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Camila tries to have a positive outlook. "Life is an attitude, and it depends on you," she told PopSugar. "You choose the attitude you're going to have toward things in life, and that determines the kind of experience you're going to have."

4. She Is Active Outdoors

Camila maintains a very active lifestyle. She regularly goes outdoors and burns calories doing activities she loves. One of her go-tos? Paddleboarding. She also loves tennis and skiing.

5. She Is Resilient

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Sodi maintains she has a great quality: Resilience. And she learned about it from her character on Falsa Identidad. "I am always learning something new. This character has taught me resilience — working on being resilient over and over again!" she told BELatina.com. "When you have resilience, you harness the inner strength that helps you rebound from a setback or challenge, such as a job loss, an illness, a disaster or a loved one's death. If you lack resilience, you might dwell on problems, feel victimized, become overwhelmed or turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse, eating disorders or risky behaviors," says the Mayo Clinic.

Camila Homs is fantasizing about an endless summer, in her swimsuit! The model and swimwear designer flaunts her amazing body in one of her latest social media posts, wearing one of her own designs. “Little summer don't ever end,” she captioned the gorgeous Instagram snap. One of her followers commented that she looked like a “goddess,” while several others added fire emojis. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Camila Homs 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 Lifts Weights

It is clear from her fit figure that Camila, who often goes by Cami, hits the gym. She regularly shares photos and videos from her workout. She does a lot of circuit training, using bodyweight, free weights, and kettlebells to keep her body in amazing shape.

2. She Goes for Walks

Camila also takes walks. While it might not seem like much, going for a daily walk, especially a brisk one, can be a game changer. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace

3. She Does Pilates

Camila is also a fan of Pilates, “The workout I chose from the beginning of pregnancy, always doing proper exercises and with the necessary care,” she captioned one of her posts. In another she revealed that she likes to do functional exercises, pilates, and stretching in one workout.

4. She Hydrates

Because she exercises a lot, hydration is a key part of Cami’s health routine. Here she is holding a coconut. 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.

5. She Does a Lot of Ab Work

If you want abs like Camila’s you are going to have to work out for them. She regularly shares photos and videos of her workouts. Strengthening your midsection isn’t just for looks – strong abs also help support your spine and posture. "Your core is the central part of your body. It includes your pelvis, lower back, hips and stomach. The stomach muscles sometimes are called abs. Core exercises train the muscles in your core to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and steadiness, also called stability. Stability is important whether you're on the playing field or doing regular activities. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable core muscles," says the Mayo Clinic.

Camila Cabello, who’s first name is actually Karla, was born in Cuba and originally part of the group Fifth Harmony before breaking off and becoming a solo artist. She has worked hard to reach near-icon status, and she plays hard, too. "Ready pa el veranooo," she captioned a new swimsuit photo. (Rough translation: "Ready for the summer.") How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Camila Cabello 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. Camila Knows The Importance of Warming Up

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Whether she’s weightlifting or doing cardio, she always takes the time to warm up before intense workouts to avoid injury. Proper warm-ups can not only help loosen stiff muscles, but it can help with performance, increased blood flow, and more. And: "Cooling down after your workout allows for a gradual recovery of preexercise heart rate and blood pressure. Cooling down may be most important for competitive endurance athletes, such as marathoners, because it helps regulate blood flow. Cooling down doesn't appear to help reduce muscle stiffness and soreness after exercise, but more research is needed," says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Tailors Her Diet To Her Workout

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Camila knows the importance of nutrition to accompany working out. You can feel sluggish and foggy if you’re not getting enough nutrients to replenish your body after an intense cardio sweat sesh. "If you are in good shape and want to fuel a daily, light-intensity workout, eat about 3 to 5 grams of carbohydrates for every kilogram of body weight. For someone who weighs 150 pounds (68 kilograms) that's between 200 and 340 grams a day," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. Body Positivity Is Big With Her

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She’s really into body positivity and feeling good about herself. “I was just running in the park minding my own business trying to be fit, trying to keep it healthy. And I am wearing a top that shows my belly,” she said. “And I wasn’t tucking it in, because I was running and existing like a normal person that doesn’t tuck it in all the time. And I was like," Darn. "But then I reminded myself being at war with your body is so last season,” Camila continued. “I am grateful for this body that lets me do what I need to do. We are real women with curves and cellulite and stretch marks and fat. And we gotta own that, baby.”

4. She Puts Emphasis On Form

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Paying attention to good form when doing strength training or cardio can make workouts more effective and help to avoid injury. Camila is an active performer, getting plenty of exercise on stage, so it’s important to pay attention to doing the workouts correctly.

5. She Does Weight Training

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Camila does full body strength training workouts where she tones her muscles to stay in shape. She does bench pressing, dumbbell curves, cable exercises, and more to keep her body lean and fit. “If you’re going to venture into something and you want to see good outcomes, an investment in any type of coach to get you started with the fundamentals is well worth your time. Work with someone who has a strong level of expertise and the ability to evaluate your needs as an individual. That’s a tremendous recommendation for getting started,” says personal training coordinator Scott Crabiel to the Cleveland Clinic.