Natalie Zea is currently starring as the lead in NBC’s new fantasy-drama, La Brea. She’s also starred in Damages and The Detour. Zea is also a former model—and you can tell by the photos the actress, 46, posted on Instagram this weekend. Read on to see 5 ways Natalie Zea 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 Plenty of Fresh Air
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One look at Zea’s Instagram, and you’ll see that she loves to go outside and get fresh air. Zea especially loves going to the beach. Zea posted this photo of her wading in a pond in Maui, captioning it, “Goodbye lover.”
2. She Surfs
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In a recent beach vacation with a friend, Zea revealed that she is a surfer. Zea posted a photo on Instagram of her and a friend carrying their boards. She captioned the photo, “Your mom went on vacation. And she’s gonna clog your feed with paradise all week.”
3. She Dances
For her show The Detour, Zea had to do a lot of dancing. And she worked hard to get her steps right. Zea posted a photo on Instagram of her in the studio. She captioned the photo, “Dance Rehearsal #1.”
4. She Runs
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To prepare for shooting La Brea, Zea had to get in shape. Her go-to fitness trick was doing a lot of running. She told the DailyMail, “I made sure to get as good a shape as I could before I left for the shoot, knowing I would have to run a lot. I did a lot of running, I mean a lot! I had to be in great shape.”
5. She Swims and Snorkels
Zea loves going to the beach, and she loves swimming and even snorkeling. For New Year’s in 2018, Zea posted a photo of her in a snorkeling mask. She captioned it, “Hello 2018. I love you.” Zea posted another photo of her swimming with an inflatable flamingo, captioning it, “I’m dead inside.”