Nina Dobrev Shares Swimsuit Photos From Cabo

Nina Dobrev is reliving her best moments in Mexico in her swimsuit! The actress shows off her famous figure in one of her latest social media posts, wearing a bathing suit during her winter holiday in Cabo San Lucas. “not sure if you can overdose on guac but i def tried….✌🏼out Mexico,” she captioned the Instagram post. 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 Free Dives…With Sharks

Nina is a big fan of free diving. “If you’ve been following me for a while you know how much i love free diving with sharks. 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,” she captioned this video. Free diving is a great leg workout.

2. She Drinks Coffee and Tea

Nina loves starting her morning with a jolt. She captioned this post, “but first, coff— tea…” A new 2022 study published in European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that drinking two to three cups a day of most types of coffee – especially a mild to moderate intake of ground, instant, and decaffeinated coffee – may protect you from cardiovascular disease and an early death.

3. She Surfs

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Dobrev is also an avid surfer. Not only is the sport great for promoting cardiovascular fitness from paddling, it helps build shoulder and back strength and leg and core strength. Surfing can provide a variety of health benefits, both physical and mental. Some of the potential benefits of surfing include:

1. Cardiovascular exercise: Surfing requires a good amount of physical effort, which can help to improve cardiovascular endurance and reduce the risk of heart disease.
2. Strength training: Paddling a surfboard and maneuvering through waves requires strength and muscle control, which can help to build strength and improve muscle tone.
3. Balance and coordination: Surfing requires a combination of balance and coordination to stay on the board and navigate through waves, which can help to improve overall body control and stability.

4. She Snowboards

Seeing as though her boyfriend is Olympian Shaun White, it isn’t surprising that Nina loves snowboarding. “Winter wonderland,” she captioned this snap of the two hitting the slopes. Snowboarding can have many health benefits. It is a great cardiovascular exercise that can help to improve your heart health and strengthen your muscles. It can also improve your balance, coordination, and flexibility. Snowboarding can be an excellent way to burn calories and reduce body fat. In addition, being in the outdoors and getting plenty of fresh air can be good for your mental health. Snowboarding can be a fun and exciting way to get exercise and enjoy the winter months.

5. She Eats Small But Regular Meals

"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,” Nina dished to Shape about her diet. “Basically, I aim to have the size of my thumb in fat, the size of my palm in protein, and then unlimited veggies. I wish I'd learned this in school."

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 is celebrating the bachelorette of her BFF Mary Miller in beautiful Cabo, Mexico. Dobrev, 34, shared highlights from the trip, including pictures of herself posing in the water in a bright pink swimsuit and sun hat. She also shared a boomerang of herself sipping on a drink while wearing a brown and white bikini in the pool. “First stop: Cabo 🏝️ next stop: pool, third stop: celebrate,” she captioned the post. Dobrev of course looked stunning in her pictures—here are five ways the actress stays strong, healthy, and fit.

1. Coffee and Pilates

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Dobrev starts her day with coffee, cereal, and Pilates. “First thing I do is make coffee," she says. "A strong coffee with almond milk. That and cuddle Maverick. My go-to meal before work is: I love Three Wishes cereal. The honey flavor to be specific. It's fast and healthy! I love Pilates. It makes me feel so good. I go to a studio and/or I have a reformer at home and zoom with my private instructor.”

2. Fitness and Confidence

Dobrev loves the way working out gives her confidence and supports her overall health. “When I workout I feel good,” she says. “I don’t know if it’s the endorphins that get released or taking time for me. I don’t think people give enough time to themselves, me-time is almost non-existent anymore. So in that 30 minutes, 45, however long you’re in the workout class you’re focusing on you and you’re doing something for yourself and to make yourself feel better. Not only does it change your body and make you look better, it also makes you feel better… That way your confidence will shine through, through fitness. One other thing I do, especially now that I’ve been working with Reebok and Les Mills, I go to Les Mills Classes with my girlfriends.”

3. Working Out On-the-Go

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Dobrev never travels without the right workout gear. “No matter where I go or where I am I always bring workout clothes,” she says. “There are so many great athleisure brands now, like Alo, that you can wear it just in life and you can also wear it to workout and you feel cute. When you feel cute, you want to work out. Definitely resistance bands. You can take them anywhere and they take up no space in your suitcase. You could do a little circuit outside or in your hotel room or at your home. Anywhere. I love resistance bands.”

4. More Calories

Dobrev has actually upped her calorie intake for health and wellness. “The older I get the more I realize that the more healthy you are in your choices, like I probably eat more now,” she says. “I probably eat more now because I’ve learned it’s healthier to eat meals more frequently and that will sustain your metabolism. So it’s things like that, learning about biology and nutrition. So I have a higher caloric intake throughout the day, and I feel better. It’s about knowledge and education. I wish they taught that earlier so people could learn to do the right things for their bodies, and not fall into bad patterns.”

5. Changing Workouts

Dobrev has switched up her workouts and diet as she gets older, adjusting to her specific needs. "I have to do it a lot more the more... the older I get," she says. "I used to be able to inhale anything, and it wouldn’t make any difference. And now I just have to be more regimented with my diet and my routine." Dobrev’s least favorite exercise is burpees, and her favorite is dancing. "You’re doing the cardio, but you don’t feel like you’re doing the work, 'cause your mind is distracted because you’re having a blast."