Paulina Vega in Bathing Suit Says "It’s About Time"

Paulina Vega is ready for summer in her swimsuit. The Columbian model and 2014 Miss Universe winner shows off her flawless figure in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts. “It’s about timeeeeeeeeee,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Pauina Vega 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 Kayaks

Paulina enjoys outdoor activities, including kayaking. Kayaking is a great workout. Not only is it great for building upper body strength and helps reduce stress, but can burn up to 400 calories per hour, translating to 1,600 calories in four hours of paddling.

2. She Stand-Up Paddleboards

You can also find Paulina standup paddleboarding. “Grateful for the sun after many cloudy days,” she captioned a photo of herself on the water. 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.

3. She Doesn’t Diet

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Paulina claims that she doesn’t diet. "I have never been able. Not even during the Miss Universe competition. I eat whatever provokes me, I just try to make it balanced. I know a lot about nutrition and I have done well implementing some tips.”

4. She Strength Trains

Paulina hits the gym where she does strengthtraining. An average workout for her involves moves like leg lifts, squats, sled pushes, and pull-ups. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

5. She Rides Bikes

Bike riding is another healthy habit of Paulina’s. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

6. She Consumes a Lot of Protein

Paulina’s physical trainer Juan Ubaque once revealed that his client consumes a lot of lean protein. “A Paulina breakfast can be scrambled eggs and orange juice; at mid-morning a slice or portion of mozzarella or peasant cheese, at lunch time chicken or fish with some salad; later some almonds and at night something similar to lunch,” he said.