Ester Expósito in Bathing Suit Shares "the Best Thing"

Spanish actress and model Ester Expósito is fully appreciative of the beautiful scenery and sunshine on a trip to Mexico. Expósito, 23, shared pictures of her vacation, including a snap of herself lounging in a hammock in a light bathing suit, enjoying the shade of a thatched hut with palms outside. “The corn ice cream is the best thing that has happened to me,” she captioned the post. “Elote is everything that is good in this life,” responded soccer star Selene Valera. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Expósito stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. Legs, Glutes, and Abs

Expósito works out with personal trainer Miguel Lordán. “Every day we do different exercises so the muscles don't get used to it,” she says. “We work especially on the legs and glutes. Abdomen also a lot, and arms only from time to time. We change the routine, sometimes we work with weights, going up and down stairs, we do exercises with resistance bands, with TRX, sit-ups… I train three days a week and I don't miss it, since I started with Miguel I never skip my workouts.”

2. Muscle-Building Diet

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Expósito focuses on healthy, nutritious choices to help her build muscle. “I have some tips for eating foods that help make me strong: tuna, red meat, rice, pasta,” she says. “Bananas and avocados are very good. I make myself smoothies. I pay a lot of attention to my diet, but I don't keep a plan. I know the things that are good for my muscles, I talked about it with my coach when we started working together and I am incorporating them into my meals.”

3. Dancing Workouts

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Expósito loves to dance, which is a great way to work out without getting bored or feeling trapped in an exercise rut. Research shows dancing is beneficial for mental and physical health, whether done alone or in a group. “[When I was small] I practiced ballet, and then I did a lot of hip hop, but now what I like to dance the most is reggaeton,” she says. “As soon as I hear it, I can't stop!”

4. Living With Anxiety

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Expósito has dealt with anxiety her whole life, and emphasizes the importance of managing it. “I already lived with [anxiety] as a teenager and there are factors that make it intensify,” she says. “When the situation overwhelms me, I try to stop, leave my phone, and disconnect. I try to think about the positive, which is a lot, and recount so I don't miss out on the good things that are happening at that moment… it's more a matter of normalizing it. Anxiety is something that most people live with and you should not think that one day you will be free of it, because there is no such thing as absolute peace.”

5. Sun Protection

Expósito knows the importance of protecting her skin and hydrating it after spending time in the sun. "Everything starts with treating the skin at all times, from sunbathing with high protection to moisturizing it and giving it everything it needs after exposure,” she says. The actress swears by YSL Perfect Plumper Cream for beautiful skin. “It deeply hydrates my skin after spending all day at the beach or in the pool. Its texture is very pleasant and it melts into my skin, leaving it juicy and full of vitality.”

Rafaella Santos is looking sunkissed, relaxed, and happy in Miami Beach, Florida. The 27-year-old younger sister of Brazilian soccer star Neymar shared a balcony picture from her trip, posing in a black bikini against a background of blue skies, palm trees, ocean, and sand. “Wonderful,” a fan commented. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Santos 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. Fresh Fruit Bowl For Breakfast

Santos enjoys fresh fruit bowls for a healthy start to the day, especially with strawberries. “One cup of strawberries (or about eight medium strawberries) has only 45 calories, 3 grams of dietary fiber (12 percent of your daily value) and more vitamin C than an orange,” says Allyn Wergin, RDN to the Mayo Health Clinic. “Vitamin C is a known antioxidant that helps protect the body against oxidative stress.”

2. Swimming In the Sea

Santos loves swimming, be it in the pool or ocean. “Whether you have a joint injury or are recovering from surgery, the water will allow you to stay active, maintain fluidity in your joints and activate multiple muscle groups,” says Valerie Taraborelli, a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery at Banner Health in Arizona. “Swimming in warm water can be advantageous as this will allow for improved circulation that relaxes muscles and allows for safe execution of stretches and exercises.”

3. Chocolate Lover

Santos’ favorite dessert is anything chocolate-based. “People who ate dark chocolate reported that they felt less stressed, and researchers confirmed that after eating dark chocolate, there were reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol,” says Johns Hopkins Health. “This may be related to dark chocolate’s effects on heart health, since stress is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.”

4. Bonding With Her Dog

Santos enjoys the many health benefits of bonding with a pet. “Stress is not the only problem which our bond to our pets can help,” says Stanley Coren PhD, DSc, FRSC. “Up to 25% of people who go to general practitioners do so for depressive and anxiety disorders. Depression is actually considered to be much more disabling, both socially and even in terms of physical functioning, than many chronic physical illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis and back pain.”

5. Cosmetic Enhancements

Santos is open about her cosmetic enhancements. "I'm all for it and I do it," she says. "I've already had lip fillers. My mouth has always been fleshy, but I put it on the upper part. I also do Botox and filler for dark circles and even peeling and skin cleansing.”

Argentine actress Leticia Siciliani is literally The Girl From Ipanema, based on her latest special media updates. Siciliani shared pictures of herself posing on the famous beach in Rio De Janeiro, wearing a purple bathing suit and white sunglasses. “The sea always brings wonderful things,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Siciliani 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 Swim

Siciliani enjoys swimming, which is a great way to get exercise while having fun and going easy on your joints. “Swimming is one of the few activities that works your whole body,” says the British Heart Foundation. “Breaststroke, backstroke, front crawl, butterfly and even doggy paddle get your legs and arms moving. This in turn works your back and core muscles.”

2. Bath Time

Siciliani loves relaxing in a bath or hot tub. “Taking a bath has great physical and mental health benefits,” says family medicine provider Amy Zack, MD. “Soaking in a tub is something many people have access to but don’t take advantage of enough. But it can be beneficial for a lot of people.”

3. Gentle Bike Rides

Siciliani rides her bike outside in the fresh air and sunshine. “Adopting physical activities like biking or running, getting regular exercise and eating lots of leafy greens, lean proteins and whole grains will help you maintain a healthy weight, lowering your cancer risk,” according to experts at Nebraska Methodist Health System.

4. Yerba Mate

Siciliani enjoys traditional South American caffeine-packed yerba mate drinks. “Up to 400 milligrams (mg) of caffeine a day appears to be safe for most healthy adults,” says the Mayo Clinic. “That's roughly the amount of caffeine in four cups of brewed coffee, 10 cans of cola or two ‘energy shot’ drinks.”

5. Bonding With Pets

Siciliani loves animals, especially her little dog. Having a pet offers many health benefits, experts say. “Studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets is linked to several health benefits, including increased opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities; better cognitive function in older adults; and more opportunities to socialize,” says the CDC.

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.