Norma Palafox in Bathing Suit Must "Disconnect to Connect"

Norma Palafox is taking time for self-care in her swimsuit. The Mexican soccer star, who is currently vacationing at the Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun, shows off her incredible figure while lounging on the beach in her bathing suit. “Disconnect to connect,” she captioned the gorgeous Instagram snap in paradise. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Norma Palafox 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 Plays Soccer

Obviously, as a professional soccer player, Norma’s main form of fitness is the sport. Soccer is a great workout, as it requires a lot of running (cardio) as well as kicking, which helps strengthen the leg muscles. "Sports researcher Peter Krustrup, who has spent more than 15 years studying the health benefits of soccer, said that recreational-level play and soccer-related exercise drills can help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. Soccer also can help shift body composition by decreasing fat and increasing lean muscle," says Heart.org.

2. She Stretches

Norma doesn’t forget to stretch. “Recharging energy the best is yet to come,” she captioned a photo of herself stretching. “Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints,” says Harvard Health. “Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way. That puts you at risk for joint pain, strains, and muscle damage.”

3. Her Diet Is Healthy

Norma maintains a healthy diet. As an athlete, she needs to fuel herself with food. She eats a lot of fruit and produce, and fiber-rich meals like oatmeal for breakfast, or fruit and chia cups.

4. She Reads

Norma also enjoys reading. “Which do you prefer ? Read a good book or watch a good series?” she captioned a post. Need a reason to pick up a book? One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years compared with people who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

5. She Exercises

Aside from soccer, Norma trains at the gym or outdoors. “When exercising, how much do they hold in this position?” she captioned a photo of herself planking. No matter what type of exercise you opt for, the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity every week.