Nina Dobrev in Bathing Suit Has "No Worries"

Nina Dobrev is enjoying a Costa Rican vacation with her boyfriend, legendary snowboarder Shaun White. Which means her Instagram followers are getting to see a lot of swimsuit photos. Dobrev lounged in a red one piece, on a towel, in her most recent photo, captioning it, with tongue in cheek, “Hakuna my tatas.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nina 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 Makes Juices When She’s Sick

Dobrev tells Well + Good that whenever she’s sick, she likes to make juices at home. She says that she likes to put a lot of different fruits, veggies, and vitamins in her recipes, no matter if she enjoys the taste or not. “When I’m sick or not feeling great, I’m all about the juices,” says Dobrev. "It seems like the worse the taste, the better it is for you, so I do ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, oregano oil—ugh, double ugh— lemon, everything.”

2. She Prioritizes Her Sleep

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For Dobrev, getting eight hours of sleep each night is a priority. “No product is going to replace sleep—if you don’t rest, those dark circles are not going to go away," she says to Well + Good. Dobrev also says that she likes to use products that help her sleep soundly. "I use a sound machine app on my phone called White Noise. I sleep so much better with it, especially when I travel.”

3. She Trains Like An Athlete

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While Dobrev is an actress, she’s a professional athlete when it comes to working out. Dobrev’s trainer, Emily Samuel, gives her extremely intense workouts to do, and treats her like a professional football or baseball player. “What I really like about Nina is that she is super badass and she loves athletic training,” Samuel tells SELF. “I give her very athletic workouts that I would give an actual [pro] athlete.”

4. She Loves Leg and Arm Workouts

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Dobrev likes to do exercises with her trainers that work multiple parts of her body. Celebrity trainer, Harley Pasternak, posted this video on Instagram of Dobrev doing glute raises with tricep lifts. “I love that it’s incredibly efficient,” Pasternak tells SELF of this exercise. “It targets two very important posterior chain muscles, the butt and triceps, and requires very little equipment, and because you’re lying on your back, your heart rate really never gets too high.”

5. She Inherited Her Family’s Work Ethic

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Dobrev is extremely hardworking, and she says that she learned this from her family. She is the daughter of immigrants, who moved to Canada when she was a young age. She tells SELF that she grew up watching her parents work hard at their jobs, and that this influenced her greatly. "My mom crossed into Canada to meet him at Niagara Falls with one suitcase and a kid in each hand," Dobrev says. "I learned hard work from them."

Nina Dobrev is embracing the winter, in a unique way. Dobrev posted a video on Instagram of herself enjoying time in the snow. In the video, she falls backwards while wearing a winter coat. She then pops up in a red bathing suit. She captioned the video, “My version of a meltdown.” How does she stay so fit while having so much fun? Read on to see 5 ways Nina 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 Snowboards

Making funny videos on Instagram is not the only thing Dobrev loves to do in the snow. She is also an avid snowboarder, and has posted photos of her on the slopes on Instagram. Dobrev is also dating professional snowboarder Shaun White, so the two of them might like to board together.

2. She Works Out With Her Friends

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Dobrev says to Harper’s Bazaar that she loves to work out and go to classes with her friends. “Before dinner we often meet up at a Les Mills (fitness) class together - my favorite is Grit - or a dance class, or go to the gym. We'll detox and then retox."

3. She Makes Healthy Smoothies

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Dobrev broke down her favorite meals to Harper’s Bazaar, where she revealed that she has a go-to smoothie recipe. "I make the same shake for breakfast every single morning: Sunwarrior protein powder, the chocolate flavor, half a banana, coconut peanut butter that I have shipped in from Hawaii, almond milk, spinach, kale, and cinnamon.”

4. She Thinks About Portions

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Dobrev revealed to Shape that she is now a lot more conscious about her portion sizes, and that it has helped her stay alert and active. "I used to eat three full meals and then I would not be able to move after each meal. I would be so full and tired. Now, I eat all the time but portion control is what's important for me-I'm eating more in total but not more at a time.”

5. She Strength Trains

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Dobrev also told Shape that she has started to do strength training exercises, and she’s seeing results. "I actually did not do a lot of [strength training] in the past-I only did yoga and ran in terms of training. Strength training with weights and such a regimented schedule has been new to my life, and now that I understand the way it all works, the science behind it, it's changed everything for me.”

Nina Dobrev wished her good friend, Pilates guru Mary Miller, a happy birthday on her Instagram stories. Dobrev posted photos of the two of them enjoying a beach day, and rocking bathing suits. Read on to see 5 ways Nina 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Snowboards

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On her most recent Instagram post, Dobrev is seen snowboarding. Dobrev is currently dating snowboarder Shaun White, so it makes sense that she’s a fan of the sport. “Skiing and snowboarding are great cardiovascular exercises that can help families burn some serious calories and lose weight. The ultimate number burned per hour is based on weight and proficiency, but according to Harvard Medical School, someone who is 185 pounds burns 266 calories in 30 minutes of downhill skiing. Beginners can get an extra calorie burn by walking up the slope rather than using the ski lift. And, for the advanced skiers, the steeper the slope, the more calories burned because the body has to work harder to keep balanced. Believe it or not the cold weather also contributes to added calorie burn, since the body is forced to work harder to raise its own body temperature,” says Visit PA.

2. She Horseback Rides

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At the beginning of the year, Dobrev spent time in Montana. While she was there, she posted photos of herself horseback riding on Instagram. She also posted a humorous video of herself spending time with a horse.

3. She Bikes

Dobrev is a big fan of biking, and didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic stop her from biking with her friends. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself biking with friends, and captioned it, “Friends that [socially distant] bike ride together, stay [safe] together.”

4. She Snorkels

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Dobrev is a big fan of going to the beach and enjoying the water, and she also loves to snorkel while she’s there. Dobrev posted this video of herself snorkeling on Instagram, with the caption, “Seal you later.”

5. She Does Yoga

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Dobrev loves to do yoga, and posted this photo of herself doing a pose at Lions Head Mountain. “Should we head back down? Namaste right here.” “Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be a good choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common styles of yoga, and beginners may like its slower pace and easier movements. But most people can benefit from any style of yoga — it's all about your personal preferences,” says the Mayo Clinic.

Nina Dobrev, well-known for her leading roles in the Vampire Diaries series and the Netflix hit Love Hard, works hard to maintain her health. But she also plays hard too, posting photos from getaways to far-flung places, often in a swimsuit. "ill be zooming from here today, and forever. c u never," she just captioned a new post from Canaves Oia, Luxury Resorts and Villas, Santorini, in sun-dappled Greece. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nina 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 A Fairly Normal Routine

Her current work has led her to consistency, allowing her to stick to a fairly regular workout and diet regime. It’s “the most consistent that I’ve had so far in my career,” she says about her current schedule. “I just love working out.” "Aerobic exercise can help improve your heart health and endurance and aid in weight loss. High-intensity interval training is generally safe and effective for most people and can take less time. In high-intensity interval training, you alternate exercising at high levels of intensity and exercising at a less intense level for short periods of time. Even activities such as walking at higher intensities count," says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Has Abs

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After stating that she actually does love working out, it shouldn't be shocking that Nina has chiseled abs and a fit figure. She's honest that at this point in her life is the first time that she has visible abs and said, “I’m getting older and more conscious of what I eat and how I eat it and what I do,” she says.

3. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

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She likes to call her workout routine a “workout cocktail" because she's always switching things up. She likes to involve a mix of weight training, boxing, group classes, running, yoga, or whatever she feels like depending on her mood that day. “Doing something different has been the most fun, and I’ve seen the most benefit because you shock your system,” she said.

4. She Makes Time To Eat

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No matter what, Nina makes time to eat enough each day to keep her metabolism going. “I feel healthier,” she says. “You’re happier when your body is full, your brain functions better, and you’re a nicer person. I would get hangry, I think, because I was so busy running around that I wasn’t the best version of myself.”

5. She Sweats It Out

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Whether it's through a workout like walking her dog, a piping hot shower, or a steam room at the gym, she makes sure to sweat everyday in some way. “I need to sweat every single day somehow, even if it’s just in the steam room,” she says. “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.” According to the Mayo Clinic, “emerging evidence suggests that sauna bathing has several health benefits, which include reduction in the risk of vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease (CVD), stroke, and neurocognitive diseases; nonvascular conditions such as pulmonary diseases including common flu; mortality; treatment of specific skin conditions; as well as pain in conditions such as rheumatic diseases and headache."