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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. 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Tries A Lot of Different Workouts

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

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

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."

Helena Christensen is one of the most famous and successful supermodels of all time. She’s still looking the same way she did at the beginning of her career, at age 53, and her most recent set of photos prove it. In them, Christensen spent time in a cottage in the woods. She did a lot of activities, including going for a dip in the lake. In that photo, Christensen posed in a green one-piece. "City 👩🏻 country♥️ ~ Vintage/ secondhand up @staerkandchristensen #pawnshop," she captioned it. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 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 Gets Enough Sleep

Christensen revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. She says that getting enough sleep is the most important thing in her wellness routine. "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 Pole Dances

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In her Harper’s Bazaar interview, Christensen broke down her favorite exercises. One of her favorite things to do is pole dance. “It is the hardest physical activity I have ever done in my life,” she said. “I have so much awe and respect for pole dancers. It's like virtual ballet to me, so the perception of it as seedy doesn't even annoy me; it goes right over the top of my head. To people who think like that, I want to say, 'well, you just go try it.'"

3. She Boxes

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Christensen tells Harper’s Bazaar that she likes to do workouts that give her results quickly. She says that boxing is one of her favorite workouts for that reason. “For me, working out is about instant gratification; I want to see changes if I’m going to put the effort in! My thing is boxing - I like to feel strong. Boxing might seem like a male-orientated sport but there are as many women where I go and that is a very authentic, sweaty club. It’s a little gym in New York, where they train a lot of the champions, and my trainer’s name is Jason Lee. I don't want to reveal its name, though, as then all the models will come and I'll be like, 'get out of my club!' I want to be there with the real gritty people."

4. She Sprints

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Christensen tells Harper’s Bazaar that she is a runner, but she doesn’t make her runs super long. She explains that she prefers shorter sprints, as they are easier to do, and help her body. “Sprint, don't run, because that immediately sparks your metabolism and stuns your body by engaging your muscle groups in a very explosive way. I can't run for 40 minutes at the same pace, listening to music. I will do 20 minutes and then I'm dying.”

5. She Still Indulges

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Christensen may be a supermodel, but don’t expect her to just eat salad all day. "I’m not the kind of person who will limit myself to any kind of food,” she tells Allure. “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 lot of food."

Helena Christensen is one of the most successful and iconic supermodels of all time. Into her 50’s, she still has her amazing figure, and seemingly hasn’t aged. Christensen isn’t afraid to pose in swimsuits for her social media channels. In a recent Instagram post, she went for a dip in the lake, while wearing a green swimsuit. "Magic," said one fan. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 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 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.”