Sophie Nélisse in Bathing Suit Hits the Beach

Actress Sophie Nélisse first made waves when she starred as the lead in the film adaptation of The Book Thief. She currently stars on the hit HBO series, Yellowjackets. Nélisse recently enjoyed a beach day. She shared a new photo from the day on her Instagram story. In it, Nélisse stood in the water by the rocks in a two-piece swimsuit. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sophie Nélisse 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 Confident

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Nélisse opened up about her life and career in an interview with ELLE. She says that she has a lot of confidence in herself, and that this has helped her in life. Nélisse cites wardrobe as something that has worked for her. “At the end of the day, I realized that it’s a lot about confidence. If you feel good in it and you feel comfortable, it’ll look amazing.”

2. She Challenges Herself

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Nélisse opened up about her process of choosing roles to audition for to ELLE. She says that she likes to challenge herself, and likes roles that have a lot of nuance. Nélisse says that these are the reasons she auditioned for Yellowjackets. “I think that’s so interesting to be able to offer nuances because we’re all so nuanced as human beings, so I love embracing that,” she explains. “I also try to go for characters that are out of my comfort zone. I come from quite a sporting background, so the competitiveness inside of me wants to take on characters that offer a challenge.”

3. She’s Grateful

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Nélisse tells ELLE that she is extremely grateful for the career and opportunities she’s been able to have. “I’m so grateful for coming from Montreal because I’ve kind of grown up out of the spotlight. I’ve just been crazy lucky to have been able to work with amazing directors—so many talented women. It still feels very surreal when I go to events and get to walk alongside actors that I admire so much. But I’m also happy when I have my little bubble back.”

4. She Hikes

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Nélisse spends a lot of time outside. One thing she likes to do to stay in shape is go hiking. She shares a lot of hiking posts on her Instagram page. Nélisse shared these photos of herself hiking in a field and by the rocks. She captioned the post, “My mom’s mad because I didn’t take a picture of the tarantula I found in the desert. In fact, I ran away as fast as I could.”

5. She Swims

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Another outdoor activity Nélisse likes to do to stay in shape is going biking. She shared these photos on Instagram from a trip to Stanley Park, including one of her biking. Nélisse captioned the post, “More days like this please.” Better Health reports that biking has a lot of benefits. “Cycling can help to protect you from serious diseases such as stroke, heart attack, some cancers, depression, diabetes, obesity and arthritis. Riding a bike is healthy, fun and a low-impact form of exercise for all ages.”

Yellowjackets star Sophie Nélisse—who plays young Shauna on the breakout hit—enjoyed a beach day with her friend, fellow TV talent and fashionista Marina Bastarache. And along with posting in beachwear at dusk—with Bastarache no doubt wearing one of her own Nana brand swimsuits—Nélisse shared an image of herself solo, with the caption: "Muy caliente" How does the actress stay so fit and together? Read on to see 5 ways Sophie Nélisse 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 Disciplined

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Nélisse is a former gymnast, and she says that this has helped her in her acting career. She says that gymnastics helped give her the discipline she needs to succeed at the things she does. “[Gymnastics] taught me about discipline,” she says to Teen Vogue. “You have to repeat a routine a hundred times to get it right, and when you do gymnastics you have to block out everything around you."

2. She Rides Horses

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One look at Nélisse’s Instagram, and you will notice that she loves to get outside and does a lot of outdoor exercises. One activity she likes to do is ride horses. She posted this series of photos from a trip she took to South Dakota, which featured herself and her friends riding through the wilderness, and herself posing with her horse. She adorably captioned the post, “​​His name is Trigger. We are very good friends now.”

3. She Hikes

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Nélisse is a big fan of going hiking. She posted this series of photos from a trip she took to Wyoming, which included herself hiking through Big Horn National Forest. She captioned the post, “This hike was just incredible. It’s called the Tongue Canyon Trail, it’s 4,7 miles and takes you through so many different landscapes along the way. Once you reach the top, you’re surrounded by a 360 degree view of the mountains and it’s absolutely breathtaking. We even fell upon a group of deer at the end.” She also posted this series of photos from her South Dakota trip, which featured herself hiking in Badlands National Park.

4. She Bikes

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Another outdoor exercise Nélisse likes to do is go for a bike ride. She posted this series of photos on Instagram of herself and some friends riding in Stanley Park, Canada. Nélisse captioned the post, “More days like this pleeeeaaasse.”

5. She Cooks Healthy Meals

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When Nélisse does cook, she likes to make healthy meals for herself. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself preparing food in her kitchen, with the caption, “Sometimes I cook.” In the photo, Nélisse is seen prepping a salad with greens and salmon.

Model Karoline Lima shared a new swimsuit photo on Instagram this week. In it, she lay by the pool, wearing a black bathing suit and red wrap. She captioned the post, “Amputation of foot for personal reasons.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Karoline Lima 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 Swims

Lima spends a lot of time in the water. She has a lot of photos on Instagram of herself either at the beach or the pool. She likes to swim to stay in shape. Lima shared this photo of herself wading in the waves at sunset. She captioned the post, “Happy and light as if there's no strife amen.” She also shared these photos of herself wading in the ocean, captioning it, “Wonder where I am?”

2. She Rides Jet-Skis

Swimming isn’t the only activity Lima does at the beach to stay active. She likes to get her heart racing and adrenaline flowing. Lima likes to ride jet-skis at the beach. Lima posted this set of photos on Instagram of herself jet-skiing in Praia das Toninhas. She captioned the post, “Fucking beautiful you know.”

3. She Plays With Dogs

Lima is a dog lover. She owns two Pomeranians, and she prominently features them on her Instagram. Lima posted this photo of herself carrying her dogs outside. She captioned the post, “Can I make a frame of this picture? Full moon.” She also shared this photo with her dogs, captioning it, “Oreo and Luquinhas passing by to send you a kiss.”

4. She Benefits From the Sun

“Sometimes a little bit of sunshine is the best medicine. A walk in the park or a bike ride probably puts you in a good mood, and a moderate amount of sun is also good for your physical health. While you’re outside soaking up rays, your body is busy making vitamin D. That’s good news, because this hormone that’s boosted by exposure to sunlight plays an important role in women’s health,” says Johns Hopkins.

5. She Loves the Beach

“Beaches provide many recreational opportunities for millions of people. Boating, fishing, swimming, walking, beachcombing, bird-watching, playing and sunbathing are among the common activities beachgoers enjoy. Beaches provide protection to residents living near the ocean by acting as a buffer against the high winds and waves of powerful storms or rough seas,” says the EPA.

Natalie Zea is currently starring as the lead in NBC’s new fantasy-drama, La Brea. She’s also starred in Damages and The Detour. Zea is also a former model—and you can tell by the photos the actress, 46, posted on Instagram this weekend. Read on to see 5 ways Natalie Zea 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 Gets Plenty of Fresh Air

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One look at Zea’s Instagram, and you’ll see that she loves to go outside and get fresh air. Zea especially loves going to the beach. Zea posted this photo of her wading in a pond in Maui, captioning it, “Goodbye lover.”

2. She Surfs

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In a recent beach vacation with a friend, Zea revealed that she is a surfer. Zea posted a photo on Instagram of her and a friend carrying their boards. She captioned the photo, “Your mom went on vacation. And she’s gonna clog your feed with paradise all week.”

3. She Dances

For her show The Detour, Zea had to do a lot of dancing. And she worked hard to get her steps right. Zea posted a photo on Instagram of her in the studio. She captioned the photo, “Dance Rehearsal #1.”

4. She Runs

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To prepare for shooting La Brea, Zea had to get in shape. Her go-to fitness trick was doing a lot of running. She told the DailyMail, “I made sure to get as good a shape as I could before I left for the shoot, knowing I would have to run a lot. I did a lot of running, I mean a lot! I had to be in great shape.”

5. She Swims and Snorkels

Zea loves going to the beach, and she loves swimming and even snorkeling. For New Year’s in 2018, Zea posted a photo of her in a snorkeling mask. She captioned it, “Hello 2018. I love you.” Zea posted another photo of her swimming with an inflatable flamingo, captioning it, “I’m dead inside.”