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Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev is proof you can have a balanced approach to health and fitness, and still look incredible. The 33-year-old actress posted a photo of herself wearing a one piece swimsuit with pants and a shirt on top, captioning the shot “❣️❣️❣️.” "So beautiful," said one commenter. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Dobrev 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 Has An At-Home Gym

Dobrev put together an at-home gym so she could continue to work on her fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic. "I started slowly, over time, accumulating equipment and things that I could use to move my workouts at home," Dobrev told Shape. "When I'm done shooting and I have to memorize the next day's work, I can sit on the bike with my script and exercise, and learn my lines for the next day. I'm really proud of my home gym, I use it a lot. It's really nice to have that flexibility of working out, whether it's really early in the morning before I go to set, or really late at night when I get home from set, or after a long flight."

2. “Mama Needs Some Coffee”

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Dobrev starts her day with “some real strong, strong coffee,” she tells Harper’s Bazaar. “I do a shot of espresso and then I do a regular coffee and I mix them together.” Coffee has been shown to have protective benefits for the liver—but there’s an important caveat. “We have a lot of evidence that coffee is good for the liver,” says liver specialist Jamile Wakim-Fleming, MD. “You have to consume regular coffee — not decaf — daily to get the liver benefits. There’s something inherent about caffeine that is helpful to the liver.”

3. She Free-Dives With Sharks

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Dobrev loves free-diving with sharks and is an outspoken proponent of shark conservation. “If you’ve been following me for a while you know how much I love free diving with sharks,” she captioned an Instagram video. “I used to be afraid of them until I got into the water to try to get over my fear. That's when I realized how uninterested in humans they are. Since then, I've gotten to be in the water with so many different kinds of sharks, and it’s been a dream of mine to swim with Tiger sharks specifically, which I FINALLY got to do with @oceanramsey & @juansharks.”

4. She Loves Bread

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Dobrev is not interested in a carb-free lifestyle—the actress loves to eat bread. “Sometimes you eat the bread basket, and sometimes the bread basket eats you 🥖,” she captioned a tongue-in-cheek Instagram snap. “Traditional sourdough undergoes a slow fermentation process, the result of which is an increase in the bioavailability of the bread’s vitamins and minerals,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “This process also starts the breakdown of protein (including gluten), making sourdough easier to digest. Research suggests that the fermentation process improves the bioavailability of fiber and minerals. This is because a naturally occurring compound found in grains, called phytic acid, is broken down and this enables us to access the grain’s nutrients more readily.”

5. She’s a Yogi

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Dobrev has a background in gymnastics and is a regular practitioner of yoga. “Despite popular belief, yoga is more than just a physical practice—yoga is a complete program of how to live in the world,” board-certified internal medicine physician and registered yoga teacher Ingrid Yang, MD, tells SELF. “You never hold any posture for too long; therefore, if you dislike a posture, you know you’ll get to move on soon enough. And if you love a posture, you learn to let it go because you cannot dwell in only the things you like—the next posture will be called out soon enough. Thus, it teaches us the natural rhythms of life. When you are uncomfortable, you learn to sit with discomfort because you know it will pass. When you are joyful and want to hold onto something, you learn to let it go because things inevitably change.”

6. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

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Dobrev loves to mix up her workouts, enjoying a “workout cocktail” of running, yoga, boxing, weight training, and walking her dog, Maverick. “I’m getting older and more conscious of what I eat and how I eat it and what I do,” she says. “Doing something different [each day] has been the most fun, and I’ve seen the most benefit because you shock your system. I need to sweat every single day somehow, even if it’s just in the steam room. Some days are better than others, I’ll be honest with you. Some days, Maverick gets a shorter walk than she probably deserves, if I’m running late or don’t have it together or press the snooze button 18 times too many.”

Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev is proof you can have a balanced approach to health and fitness, and still look incredible. The 33-year-old actress posted a photo of herself wearing a one piece swimsuit with pants and a shirt on top, captioning the shot “❣️❣️❣️.” "So beautiful," said one commenter. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Dobrev 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 Has An At-Home Gym

Dobrev put together an at-home gym so she could continue to work on her fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic. "I started slowly, over time, accumulating equipment and things that I could use to move my workouts at home," Dobrev told Shape. "When I'm done shooting and I have to memorize the next day's work, I can sit on the bike with my script and exercise, and learn my lines for the next day. I'm really proud of my home gym, I use it a lot. It's really nice to have that flexibility of working out, whether it's really early in the morning before I go to set, or really late at night when I get home from set, or after a long flight."

2. “Mama Needs Some Coffee”

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Dobrev starts her day with “some real strong, strong coffee,” she tells Harper’s Bazaar. “I do a shot of espresso and then I do a regular coffee and I mix them together.” Coffee has been shown to have protective benefits for the liver—but there’s an important caveat. “We have a lot of evidence that coffee is good for the liver,” says liver specialist Jamile Wakim-Fleming, MD. “You have to consume regular coffee — not decaf — daily to get the liver benefits. There’s something inherent about caffeine that is helpful to the liver.”

3. She Free-Dives With Sharks

Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

Dobrev loves free-diving with sharks and is an outspoken proponent of shark conservation. “If you’ve been following me for a while you know how much I love free diving with sharks,” she captioned an Instagram video. “I used to be afraid of them until I got into the water to try to get over my fear. That's when I realized how uninterested in humans they are. Since then, I've gotten to be in the water with so many different kinds of sharks, and it’s been a dream of mine to swim with Tiger sharks specifically, which I FINALLY got to do with @oceanramsey & @juansharks.”

4. She Loves Bread

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

Dobrev is not interested in a carb-free lifestyle—the actress loves to eat bread. “Sometimes you eat the bread basket, and sometimes the bread basket eats you 🥖,” she captioned a tongue-in-cheek Instagram snap. “Traditional sourdough undergoes a slow fermentation process, the result of which is an increase in the bioavailability of the bread’s vitamins and minerals,” says registered nutritionist Nicola Shubrook. “This process also starts the breakdown of protein (including gluten), making sourdough easier to digest. Research suggests that the fermentation process improves the bioavailability of fiber and minerals. This is because a naturally occurring compound found in grains, called phytic acid, is broken down and this enables us to access the grain’s nutrients more readily.”

5. She’s a Yogi

George Pimentel/Getty Images

Dobrev has a background in gymnastics and is a regular practitioner of yoga. “Despite popular belief, yoga is more than just a physical practice—yoga is a complete program of how to live in the world,” board-certified internal medicine physician and registered yoga teacher Ingrid Yang, MD, tells SELF. “You never hold any posture for too long; therefore, if you dislike a posture, you know you’ll get to move on soon enough. And if you love a posture, you learn to let it go because you cannot dwell in only the things you like—the next posture will be called out soon enough. Thus, it teaches us the natural rhythms of life. When you are uncomfortable, you learn to sit with discomfort because you know it will pass. When you are joyful and want to hold onto something, you learn to let it go because things inevitably change.”

6. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

Phillip Faraone/WireImage

Dobrev loves to mix up her workouts, enjoying a “workout cocktail” of running, yoga, boxing, weight training, and walking her dog, Maverick. “I’m getting older and more conscious of what I eat and how I eat it and what I do,” she says. “Doing something different [each day] has been the most fun, and I’ve seen the most benefit because you shock your system. I need to sweat every single day somehow, even if it’s just in the steam room. Some days are better than others, I’ll be honest with you. Some days, Maverick gets a shorter walk than she probably deserves, if I’m running late or don’t have it together or press the snooze button 18 times too many.”

Nabilla Vergara is heating up the Maldives in her swimsuit. The French model shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit while vacationing in paradise in one of her latest social media posts. “Sunset light,” she captioned the gorgeous series of Instagram snaps. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nabilla Vergara 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. Makeup Is Her “Therapy”

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Nabilla told Gulf News that doing makeup is “like therapy” for her,”a way to gain self-confidence, to express who I am,” she said. “Beauty is a bit like the school of life; we experiment, we learn, we make mistakes, we start over, we create a personality, then we assert ourselves, and finally find ourselves. I want to give everyone the chance to try it and have the freedom to just be themselves!”

2. She Skis

Nabilla loves to ski and goes on regular vacations to the mountains with her family. Research has linked downhill skiing to a number of health benefits. In addition to promoting physical fitness, it may decrease risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Studies have also found that the more frequently a person skis, prevalence of known hypercholesterolemia, systemic hypertension, diabetes, the frequency of mental stress and the occurrence of memory deficits declines.

3. She Hydrates

Nabilla understands the importance of hydration. Here she is drinking out of a coconut on the beaches of Brazil. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

4. She Paddle Boards

Nabilla, who spends a lot of time at the beach, loves paddleboarding. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) agrees that paddle boarding is great for the core and also a great form of cardio. The water sport can burn an average of 385 calories for a 140 pound male and 436 for a female the same size, per a study conducted by Arizona State University.

5. She Takes Baths

Nabilla loves soaking in hot water, in a hot tub or bath. Here she is taking a bath with her baby. How can baths do your body and mind good? They have been linked to better sleep and even found helpful to minimize anxiety and depression. One recent study even found that they may even boast cardiovascular benefits.

Actress Natacha Karam is soaking up the beautiful weather on a trip to Greece. Karam, 28, shared a picture from her trip, posing by the pool in a green bathing suit and holding a drink as she gazed at the spectacular scenery behind her. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karam 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. Sleep and Hydration

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Karam relies on adequate sleep and hydration to keep her feeling her best. “I should prioritize stretching and recovery more than I do; I’m always so knotted up,” she says. “But drinking lots of water—when I’m actually doing it—and getting enough sleep really helps reduce the stress my body holds on to.”

2. Boxing Workouts

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Karam practiced fighting for her role as Jasmine “Jaz” Khan on The Brave, but prefers boxing. “I’ve been in Thailand, but I didn’t do Muay Thai there,” she says. “I do boxing. I just do Western boxing. I’m just a straight up boxer.”

3. Bathing Beauty

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Taking baths are Karam’s favorite way to decompress after a busy day. “I love baths. I take at least one bath a day, sometimes multiple,” she says. “When I get home from set, I run a bath with either Epsom salts or a funky bath bomb and some oils in it then lie there and soak in some dim lighting. That’s usually my decompression routine, and If I can convince my lovely boyfriend to give me a shoulder massage or a foot massage, that always helps!”

4. Favorite Cheat Meal

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Karam’s loves indulging in the occasional burger. “The first thing I remember cheating with on The Brave…I didn’t cheat the whole time I was in Albuquerque,” she says. “And then I came out to L.A., and my best friend was here from London, and he really wanted a burger. So I took him to this burger place I read reviews of, and I was gonna just sit there and watch him eat. Then I was like, ‘Uh, no, I’ve gotta do it’.”

5. Clean Beauty

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Karam uses clean beauty products to maintain the health and beauty of her skin. “My aesthetician Zaida Gordon at Skintegrity in LA put me onto a clean skin-care line for sensitive skin,” she says. “It’s called Hale & Hush and I only use their skin care now. When I first saw her, I was having breakouts and coming up in rashes, my skin barrier was compromised, and every product felt stingy on my face. It’s been over a year since I changed over to these products, and I’ve had consistently clear and healthier skin since. I love the vitamin C serum and the Quiet face wash.”

Gabriella Brooks is enjoying time at the beach. And she’s making sure to get some photos for Instagram. She just shared a new one this week. In it, Brooks lounged by the water wearing a red one-piece swimsuit. She captioned the post, “Beached as.” "Hot like a sunrise," commented model Zoe Cross. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gabriella Brooks 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 Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

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Brooks revealed to Women’s Health that she is working on taking care of her mental health. “In the past I would wait until I’d find myself a bit overwhelmed or stressed [then] think ‘Oh, I need to take some time for myself’,” she says. “But this year, as we’ve all been more aware of mental health, I’ve tried to make time for myself before I got to a bad place. I’ve been making an effort to be more consistent about having balance and looking after myself.”

2. She Loves Reformer Pilates

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Brooks revealed some of her favorite workouts to Women’s Health. She says that she loves doing reformer pilates. “It’s the best thing I’ve found for my body. I find that it’s kind of meditative when I do it, it’s not just, ‘Oh I’ve got to go work out now,’ it’s something I actually really enjoy. Ideally, I like to do reformer two to three times a week. That makes me feel great.”

3. She Walks

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On days when Brooks doesn’t do pilates, she likes to go on walks. “I don’t feel like I need to exercise but if I do, it’s just something like a gentle walk,” she tells Women’s Health “At one stage I was overdoing it and trying to go every day, just because I loved it so much, but I think my body actually resisted that and it just felt like a bit too much, so I pulled it back, which is better for my body.”

4. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Brooks has amazing skin, and she takes care of it. She revealed her tips to Body & Soul. “When‌ ‌it‌ ‌comes‌ ‌to‌ ‌skincare,‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌morning ‌I‌ ‌wash‌ ‌my‌ ‌face‌ ‌with‌ ‌cleanser‌ ‌and‌ ‌usually‌ ‌spritz‌ ‌with‌ Minenssey‌ Hydrating‌ ‌SOS‌ ‌Mist‌ ‌as‌ ‌it‌ ‌makes‌ ‌me‌ ‌feel‌ ‌fresh‌ ‌and‌ ‌ready‌ ‌for‌ ‌the‌ ‌day.‌ ‌I‌ ‌always‌ ‌apply‌ ‌sunscreen.‌ ‌I‌ ‌love‌ ‌La‌ ‌Roche-Posay‌ ‌SPF‌ ‌50,‌ ‌it‌ ‌absorbs‌ ‌really‌ ‌well.‌ ‌As‌ ‌soon‌ ‌as‌ ‌I‌ ‌get‌ ‌home‌, ‌I‌ ‌remove‌ ‌my‌ ‌makeup‌ ‌with‌ ‌a‌ ‌micellar‌ ‌water,‌ ‌I‌ ‌will‌ ‌usually‌ ‌cleanse‌ ‌again‌ ‌to‌ ‌make‌ ‌sure‌ ‌I‌ ‌have‌ ‌removed‌ ‌everything‌ ‌then‌ ‌finish‌ ‌off‌ ‌with‌ ‌Minenssey‌ ‌Hydrating‌ ‌Quenching‌ ‌Aqua‌ ‌Cream‌. ‌

5. She Loves Massages

Brooks tells Body & Soul that she loves to get massages. She says that they help take care of her body. “I’ll‌ ‌usually‌ ‌get‌ ‌a‌ ‌massage‌ ‌at‌ ‌least‌ ‌once‌ ‌a‌ ‌month‌ ‌to‌ ‌release‌ ‌tension.‌ ‌I‌ ‌find‌ ‌it‌ ‌helps‌ ‌a‌ ‌lot‌ ‌with‌ ‌lymphatic‌ ‌drainage‌ ‌too.‌” "Lymph normally does an important job for your body. It carries foreign material and bacteria away from your skin and body tissues, and it circulates infection-fighting cells that are part of your immune system," says Harvard Health. "Lymph flows slowly through the network of vessels called your lymphatic system. Lymph flow stops at points along the way to be filtered through lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small bean-shaped organs that are part of your immune system."