Paula Badosa in Bathing Suit Says "Disconnect to Connect"

Paula Badosa is taking some much needed time for self-care in her swimsuit. The professional tennis star shows off her incredibly fit figure in a swimsuit in one of her latest social media posts. “Disconnect to connect,” she captioned the Instagram post, filled with photos from her vacation at the One&Only in the Maldives. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Paula Badosa 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 Does Yoga

Paula is a big fan of getting her zen on via yoga, scientifically proven to be a great workout for the body and mind. “You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside,” she captioned a post of her yoga pose. "All types of yoga (including gentle or beginner styles) can enhance your strength, flexibility, and balance — important but often overlooked aspects of overall physical fitness and well-being. Yoga fosters better sleep, which helps prevent or improve a host of health conditions linked to heart health, including depression and obesity. Yoga also encourages slow, deep breathing, which helps lower blood pressure and heart rate. And over time, a regular yoga practice trains your nervous system to be less reactive during periods of stress. Chronic stress is a major contributor to heart disease and many other health conditions," says Harvard Health.

2. She Does Strength and Weight Training

Paula takes her workouts off the court very seriously. She spends a lot of time at the gym doing strength and weight training workouts to keep her muscles strong and body ready for competition. She isn’t afraid to lift heavy weights, do intense sled pushes, or push herself with combination moves like jumping squats.

3. Her Diet Is Healthy

Because Paula is an athlete she views food as fuel. A typical breakfast might be a cup of coffee, whole grain avocado toast, and strawberries. “Ready for my next match! 💪🏼 💪🏼 Replenishing strength with this breakfast,” she captioned a post. She also makes sure to drink a ton of water, as hydration is crucial, especially for an athlete who is very active.

4. She Runs

Paula also likes to run. Here she is running on the beach. Why is running a great supplemental exercise for her? Per the Mayo Clinic, running is great for cardiovascular health, muscle building, and weight loss. “For every mile run, the average person will burn approximately 100 calories,” they say.

5. She Plays Tennis

Obviously, Paula’s go-to form of exercise is tennis, a blend of cardio and aerobic exercise. "While tennis provides numerous health benefits—improved aerobic fitness and anaerobic endurance, muscular fitness (grip strength and endurance), flexibility, multiple skill parameters (balance, speed, agility and quickness), reactivity, and power—it also is psychologically demanding," says ACE Fitness.

Chiquis Rivera is a successful singer. She’s currently enjoying a beach day, and shared a new video on TikTok. In it, Rivera danced on the sand. She wore a bright blue bikini, white cover-up, and sunglasses, looking gorgeous. She captioned the video, “En el mar, la vida es mas sabrosa.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Chiquis Rivera 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’s True To Herself

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Rivera opened up about her life and career to Hola. She says that one of her secrets to success is being true to herself. “I think more than anything, and it sounds a bit easy, but for me I feel that the best way to conquer someone is by being who you are, not pretending,” Rivera explains. “I think that sometimes we are so worried about being a perfect person and not, that is, it is better to say: ‘Look, that's how I am, love me as I am, accept me’, because it is better for them to accept you as you really are than for them to believe that you are another person.”

2. She’s Transparent

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Rivera tells Hola that transparency is one of her biggest secrets to success, especially when it comes to romance. “A key to a relationship that lasts, that they know from the beginning 'this is what I like, this is what I don't like'. I think that it is fair that I have learned over the years, that is, things as they are from the beginning, that is, to be transparent, honest.”

3. She Doesn’t Rush Things

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Rivera tells Hola that she is working on taking things slow, especially her romantic relationships. “I am very calm, I am taking it day after day, that has also helped me, not rushing things, that is, really living in the moment. That has worked a lot for me in that relationship and well, nothing, we understand each other, which is the most important thing.”

4. She Hiked Yosemite Falls

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Rivera revealed in this Instagram video that she hiked Yosemite Falls. She wrote about her journey with hiking in the caption, “Upper Yosemite Falls - I conquered it!!!! This is the hardest thing I’ve ever put my mind, body and spirit through. After 23,000 steps, 7.5 miles, 3,200 ft climbed/hiked I felt more than accomplished. I felt relief! Proud! I felt…better. Hiking up was definitely strenuous, but coming down was a challenge in itself. There were times I wanted to quit and turn back, but I wouldn’t allow myself to take not even a step backwards. I stayed focused on the task ahead. I kept repeating, ‘You’re smart enough to know that it’s all in your mind. Your body is capable of anything. You got this!’”

5. She Can Disconnect

In the same Instagram video, Rivera revealed that when she was hiking, she used the time to disconnect from her daily life. “I wasn’t aware how much I needed to disconnect from the world, and connect with nature, and my higher self,” she wrote in the caption. “During my meditation and prayer time up there, I let go of EVERYTHING I had been emotionally carrying for the past few weeks! Sitting there reminded me of how much natural beauty we are surrounded with, but ignore because of the daily hustle and bustle. It was for sure a humbling experience, one I’ll never forget.”

Carla Barber, the former Miss Spain, is no stranger to posting stunning and revealing photos on Instagram. She’s also no stranger to posting inspirational messages for her followers. In her most recent photo, her fans were treated to both. Barber posted a stunning swimsuit photo on Instagram. She captioned the photo, "Relax y desconexión al sonido de las olas, nuevamente aquí @secretsbahiareal." (Rough translation: “Relax and disconnect to the sound of the waves, here again.”) She captioned another: "'Fortunatae Insulae,' así nos denominaron los romanos. #islascanarias #fuerteventura #islasafortunadas." (Roughly translated: "'Fortunatae Insulae,' that is what the Romans called us. #canaryislands #fuerteventura #luckyislands.") How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Carla Barber 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 Goes Swimming

If you were to look at Barber’s Instagram account, you will notice that she loves to go to one place in particular. Any place that has a lot of water. Barber spends a lot of time at the beach and by the pool. One of the things she likes to do when she’s there is, naturally, go swimming. Barber has posted several photos of herself in the water, under the water, diving in, and just lounging. "Individuals of various ages, body weights, and health conditions can experience health benefits from swimming. Because performing exercise in water can decrease the impact of body weight on your joints, swimming can be an ideal form of exercise for achieving many goals, ranging from heart health, weight loss, pain management and arthritis management," says the Cleveland Clinic.

2. She Goes Paddleboarding

Swimming isn’t the only thing Barber likes to do when she goes to the beach. She’s also a big fan of going paddleboarding in the ocean. Barber has posted several photos of herself paddleboarding and lying on the board in the ocean on Instagram.

3. She Goes Skiing

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Barber doesn’t just like doing activities in the sun and the warm weather. She also likes to spend time in the snow. One of the things that she loves to do in the snow is go skiing. She posted this photo of herself skiing on the slopes on Instagram. She captioned the photo, “Today has been an incredible day of skiing. Powder snow freshly fallen, we have floated while we covered each km of the slopes.” "The best equipment from a protection standpoint that you can get in alpine skiing is a helmet," he says. "You want to make sure that you have equipment that fits you, that's well-tuned, that the bindings are set appropriately for your weight and also for you ski level, so that it functions and releases when it's supposed to be releasing," says Dr. Jonathan Finnoff, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center.

4. She Does Lunges

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Barber doesn’t skip leg day when she works out. In fact, she does some pretty difficult leg exercises when she’s working out her lower body. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself in a lunge, while using a resistance band, and standing on a medicine ball. Barber appropriately captioned the photo, “Today, more and better.” She also posted this photo on Instagram of herself doing a lunge at home, captioning it, “No excuses.”

5. She Does Yoga

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Barber is a big fan of practicing yoga. She was seen on Instagram doing different yoga poses with her friend. Yoga has a lot of benefits for your body. Hopkins Medicine states that yoga is a great way to warm your body up, build muscle, and can even help with injuries. “Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength. Yoga is as good as basic stretching for easing pain and improving mobility in people with lower back pain.”

Mexican singer Danna Paola is enjoying some rest and relaxation, taking a break from her nonstop schedule of acting, singing, and performing. The 27-year-old superstar posted a photo of herself wearing a sparkly black bathing suit, captioning the post “Little escape from reality.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Paola 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. Exercise Is Key

For Paola, staying active is key to her health and happiness. “On a physical level I always say that exercise is pivotal,” she says. “It doesn't have to be a workout, because the truth is that for me, the most important thing comes from the inside out, but I also think that the body is a temple and you have to take great care of it, you have to give it love and care.”

2. Meditation For Anxiety

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Paola uses meditation to deal with anxiety. “I have been very well informed and I am grateful to life for everything that it teaches me,” she says. “It also has to do with knowing how to handle your moments of anxiety, your breakdowns, your mental health, and this is something that I deal with every day. I always seek to have therapy, meditate, exercise, eat healthy, so that I can also be good with my body and brain. It is very difficult because the world of music and acting is very crazy… it is not easy.”

3. Focusing On Mental Health

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Paola previously said her big goal for 2021 onwards was taking care of her emotional wellbeing. “Focusing on my mental and emotional health,” she says. “I feel very happy at this point in my life, but I’m trying to find a balance between my career and my personal life. Professionally, I have another project in mind that’s a music concept I’ve been working on for the past three months. I know I’m launching my new album, but I already want to work on my next album and discover new artists to work with.”

4. Taking Ownership Of Her Career

Part of Paola’s goal to prioritize her mental health is taking full ownership of her career, after years of feeling controlled. “I always had people telling me what to do, how to act, what to say, what to sing and I wasn’t completely the owner of my life as an artist until now that I’ve taken the reins of my career,” she says. “The perfect team arrived. The people around me believe in me. The past four years have been the most controversial and cathartic where I’ve learned about myself more than before. I learned to believe in myself as a person, as a singer, as an actress, and that I can do more than I believed.”

5. Women Supporting Women

Paola makes a point of hiring as many women as possible on her team. “As a woman in this industry, I need to work with women because we need to support each other—no one else is going to do that,” she says. “All of my dancers are women. I’m not here to compete with other women because we already have enough machismo to deal with.”

Mexican singer Danna Paola is sharing behind-the-scenes shots of herself from a recent music video, wearing a white bathing suit with a crop top and skirt over it. “Baby set me free… 💧❌🖤,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Paola 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 Follows a Vegetarian Diet

Paola avoids meat and junk food. “I am a vegetarian [and] I don't eat red meat,” Paola tells People Espanol. “I try very hard to eat as healthy as possible. I love food. I love gastronomy and I do not restrict myself, much less [stick] to strict diets, ni loca. I love to cook, I love to experiment with food, but without red meat. I am also trying to stop eating things that are harmful, like fried foods [and things like that]. I don't restrict myself because I believe that the important thing is to be healthy and feel good, not put your body's approval on people and have people approve of you not because of how you look, but how you are as a person.”

2. She Prioritizes Her Mental Health

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“I have had to work a lot on my mental health, because I think that for me, it is so important to be well spiritually and mentally,” Paola says. “That also reflects a lot on the outside and who we are as human beings. For me, I think that being close to my family [and] my friends [is also important]. And of course, not focus on what others say, but focus on what I think of myself. That has helped me stay in this career for so many years and not lose myself in the process. It hasn't been easy, but little by little I keep learning, and I keep maturing in many ways, and I keep learning about life. I think that's life [and] you must learn to cope with that and the pressure of the world, so to speak, and be happy no matter what.”

3. She Loves To Exercise

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Paola believes in regular physical activity for overall health and wellness, which doesn’t necessarily have to be in the form of a workout. Moving throughout the day is extremely beneficial for health, experts say. “How much time do you spend sitting each day? If you're like most people, more than half of your waking hours are spent parked on a chair or sofa,” says Harvard Health. “Even if you dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to structured exercise (such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming), it's still important to get up and move for at least a few minutes, many times throughout the day.”

4. She Used Vitamin C Skincare

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Paola credits skincare products with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid drops and vitamin C for her glowing complexion. “Topical vitamin C is a science-backed, dermatologist-favorite ingredient that may help slow early skin aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, and acne,” say Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS, and Payal Patel, MD. “Vitamin C is an antioxidant, meaning it fights harmful free radicals (toxins) that come in contact with your skin from external sources like air pollution, or from inside the body as a result of normal processes like your metabolism.”

5. She Refuses To Compare Herself To Others

“Don't compare yourself,” Paola says. “As human beings, not only women, we all have to learn not to compare ourselves with anyone. Perfection does not exist, imperfection is the most beautiful thing that exists and as long as you are yourself and that you don't try to look like anyone else, I think that's the most precious thing there is. I try not to focus on the pressure that exists within social media because it's fake. It doesn't exist. What I love about Gen Z is [that it is a generation] more and more focused on being real, being more connected with yourself, with spirituality, with health, with therapy. I think it is super necessary for previous generations to learn from this. The most important thing is to learn from yourself and from those around you.”