Jessica Rowe in Bathing Suit Has "Happy Times"

Australian star Jessica Rowe is enjoying a well-earned break on the beach. Rowe, 52, shared a snap of herself posing on the sand in a bright bathing suit, showcasing her incredibly toned physique. “Big, blue sky. Happy times!” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Rowe 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. No Dieting

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Rowe refuses to follow restrictive or unhealthy diets. “They make me so cross,” she says. “It’s nonsense. It’s not a healthy way to live your life or lead your life because it’s all about denial and that’s not healthy. Also anyone who has ever dieted knows that once you go back to normal it doesn’t carry over. To me it’s about balance, you eat more healthy food than [unhealthy] food and you get your body moving, but you do it sensibly, not in extreme ways.”

2. Pilates and Walking

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Rowe says Pilates and walking are her main forms of exercise. "Yoga can be pretty slow and focuses a lot more on mobility and stretching, while Pilates really emphasizes building functional strength," says Leanne Wonesh, an athletic trainer at Houston Methodist. "I think of Pilates as a whole-body workout that encourages you to think about yourself as a person who moves and the best way to support those movements."

3. Postnatal Depression

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Rowe opened up about experiencing postnatal depression, emphasizing how important it is that women ask for help. “Once I knew I had postnatal depression, it was very hard to ask for help, because I felt like a failure,” she says. “I thought I had no right to feel the way I was feeling and I felt so ashamed. Asking for help was the best thing I had done, and I learned that the bravest and strongest thing you can do is to ask for help."

4. Weight Training

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Rowe is a big fan of weight training sessions. “For me, it’s more about mental health,” she says. “I go with a girlfriend and we have a laugh… as we hold our core. There are far wider benefits when you find something that works for you instead of forcing yourself to do something you don’t enjoy or depriving yourself of certain foods. Life is too short.”

5. Setting a Good Example

Rowe allows herself indulgences on the weekend, making the point that she wants to teach her daughters about balance. “Friday night for us is takeaway night, so it’s usually fish and chips or pizza,” she says. “Girls learn from watching and listening to us talk about food and our bodies. They are our sponges, so I am always very mindful of how I talk about myself.”