Helena Christensen in Bathing Suit Makes 52 Look 32

Helena Christensen is a Danish supermodel. She’s known for her time as a Victoria’s Secret Angel, and for her role in Chris Isaak’s video for “Wicked Game.” Christensen is in her 50’s, yet still looks incredible, and has the same body from her modeling days, as she demonstrated in Instagram photos she posted yesterday. Read on to see 6 ways Helena Christensen 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 Tries A Lot of Different Workouts

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Christensen revealed to Allure that she’s tried a lot of different workouts throughout her life. Some are pretty unexpected and unique. She says, "I used to wake up in the morning and sprint, which is a great way to spark your metabolism and get your brain tuned up. And in my mid-30s, I started boxing. My newest exercise is pole dancing, and it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done. The upper-body strength you need to carry out any of the moves is mind-blowing."

2. She Eats What She Wants

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Despite being a supermodel, Christensen says she’s never been on a stereotypical “model diet.” In fact, she tells Allure that she eats what she wants. "I’m not the kind of person who will limit myself to any kind of food. I could not live without bread and pasta. I eat real butter and drink whole milk. And I’m obsessed with Japanese food and Moroccan stews. So when I think about working out, yes, it’s good for the mind — but it’s also because I eat a hell of a lot of food."

3. She Takes Vitamins

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One of Christensen’s health secrets is taking vitamins daily. In fact, she’s had this ritual for a long time. "I was always the one carrying around the plastic pillbox with the days of the week on it, spilling vitamins in my bag,” she says to Allure. “When I was approached by Lumity, I tried [the supplements] for a few months and saw that I could eliminate a lot of the other pills I was taking. They all contain vitamin D, zinc, flaxseed oil. I’m taking care of my insides and my outsides, and that’s the best I can do."

4. She Meditates, In Her Own Way

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Christensen tells Allure that she’s a big fan of meditation. However, she says that she doesn’t meditate in the traditional way. She says, ​​"I can’t just sit still and think of a mantra or repeat a thought or a word. But there are other ways of finding your stillness. Sometimes I do it by organizing or cleaning. I recently took up piano again, and that is a very good way of being in a calm zone by myself and using my mind differently. That’s my form of meditation. The key is to find what works for you."

5. She Gets Her Beauty Sleep In

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When revealing her wellness secrets to Harper’s Bazaar, Christensen said one of her most important tricks is getting enough sleep. "I feel absolutely the best when I have had good sleep. That’s my number one priority. I actually think it is the number one priority for most people. It just changes your entire day - when you haven't had enough sleep and also when you have."

6. She Never Holds Herself Back

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While sexism and double standard are rampant through society, Christensen says that she tries to not feel held back by her gender. She encourages others to do the same, saying to Harper’s Bazaar, "I've never looked at myself and thought, you can't do this because you're a woman. Over and over, it’s been proven that women can do the same physical activities as men. Don't hold yourself back, especially if you feel like you can't because of your gender. That shouldn't be the reason stopping you from doing anything."

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1. She Gets Enough Sleep

Christensen says that one of her biggest health and wellness tips is getting enough sleep. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the model said, “I feel absolutely the best when I have had good sleep. That’s my number one priority. I actually think it is the number one priority for most people. It just changes your entire day - when you haven't had enough sleep and also when you have."

2. She Doesn't Limit Herself

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Christensen tells Harper’s Bazaar that she doesn’t like to put limits on herself or think that she can’t do something because of who she is. Especially when it comes to her workouts. “I've never looked at myself and thought, you can't do this because you're a woman. Over and over, it’s been proven that women can do the same physical activities as men. Don't hold yourself back, especially if you feel like you can't because of your gender. That shouldn't be the reason stopping you from doing anything."

3. She’s Inspired By Others

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When it comes to motivating herself, Christensen looks to others to do so. She revealed in this Instagram post that she is inspired by the other people in the gym with her at the time. “I have boxed for 12 years and am continuously inspired by the dedicated women and men who train in my gym, every day, endless hours of sparring, conditioning, weights, skipping, shadow boxing, fights.”

4. She Boxes

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One of Christensen’s favorite ways to stay in shape is by boxing. She works with a trainer at the gym to do so. She posted this set of videos on Instagram of herself and her trainer doing a session.“If I have to choose any form of indoor exercise it’s 100% boxing and conditioning,” Christensen wrote in the caption. “And I wouldn’t wanna do it with anyone else but my boxing coach of 15 years, Jason Lee.”

5. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Christensen’s fitness routine is all about variety. She posted this series of videos on Instagram of herself doing different exercises. In them, she is seen doing squats, jumping rope, and doing yoga. She captioned the post, “Mixin’ it up.”

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1. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Christensen revealed her wellness secrets to IntoTheGloss. She says that she does a variety of different things to stay in shape. “I box to work out, and I’ve been doing it for 12 years, three times a week. If I’m traveling I might run or swim and go to some yoga classes. I always thought [exercise] was annoying, but now I really dig it.”

2. She Takes Care Of Her Hair

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Christensen has amazing hair, and she makes sure to take care of it. She revealed some of her secrets to IntoTheGloss. “My hair is very good for the [modeling] business as it’s easy to work with and has a dry texture. But in real life all of that doesn’t work. To keep it healthy, I’ve been using pure coconut oil as a mask, and I will leave it in for hours or all day if I’m working from home. Then I might spray in some leave-in conditioner or a little hair serum.”

3. She Gets Facials

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Christensen says that she makes sure to take care of her skin. She tells IntoTheGloss that she gets facials on a regular basis. “I’ve been pushing myself to go to facials more because it really makes a difference. So I go to Joanna Vargas, who is wonderful. I really look forward to our sessions because we can talk forever, but the actual treatment is also amazing. I sent a few girlfriends there from Denmark, and they came out feeling super invigorated and fresh-looking. Maybe once a year, I’ll go to Christine Chin for full extractions of whatever is in there.”

4. She Works Out To Eat Her Favorite Foods

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Christensen opened up about her approach to eating and exercise in an interview. She says that she’s motivated by her favorite indulgences and to be healthier. “I work out to make myself stronger, so that my body can be healthy and I can move gracefully. [And so I can eat] pasta and cheese. I just would not be able to cut it out. Food is one of my favourite things in life.”

5. She Meditates In Water

In the same interview, Christensen says that she struggles to meditate. However, she does have a secret to doing this. “I do a lot of things on my own, at my own pace, in my own little universe. When I’m in water, that’s the highest form of meditation I can experience for sure… I want to be in it and around it as much as possible. When I go upstate, as soon as I arrive I just run to the river and throw myself in. It makes me feel alive.”