Vanessa Hudgens in Bathing Suit Flaunts Fit Figure

Singer and actress Vanessa Hudgens is an icon on and off social media. With the summer season in full swing, her Instagram is full of swimsuit photos. Hudgens just posted a new one with friend GG Magree this week. In them, they posed in bathing suits with drinks in their hands. Hudgens captioned the post, “Summer heat gettin’ to ya?” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Vanessa Hudgens 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 Accepts Herself

Hudgens opened up about her wellness to Shape. She says that one of her secrets is finding acceptance in herself. “When you're fully accepting of who you are, and you stop trying to suppress pieces of yourself, you can conquer the world. I love how silly I am. I love how excitable I am. And I love that I'm finally at a place where I can access those things. Even the quirky stuff that might have been shut down by other people in the past, like being ridiculous with my friends, those are things I'm now allowing to thrive. For some people, I'm way too much. But I love who I am, and there's such power in that.”

2. She Celebrates Every Success

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When it comes to fitness, Hudgens likes to celebrate her accomplishments. Even the little ones. She tells Shape, "At my fittest, I feel unstoppable. You think, 'There's no way I can get through 30 reps.' But then you do, and you remind yourself that you can do anything you set your mind to. Those little victories should always be celebrated. That's what contributes joy and happiness and power and strength to your life."

3. She Does Squats With Weights

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Hudgens has amazing legs. Naturally, she does a lot of lower body workouts. She revealed one of her go-to exercises to Shape. “I do squats with a rack,” she says. “I love to see how much weight I can add to the bar. That's empowering.”

4. She Has Her Friends Helps Motivate Her

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Hudgens admits that she isn’t always motivated to work out, especially when she’s on her own. She tells Women’s Health that she likes to workout with her friends to help her stay committed. “To be self-motivated consistently is almost a daydream,” she said. “I reach out to friends to hold me accountable.”

5. She Loves Avocado

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Hudgens eats a healthy diet. She makes sure to get enough healthy fat into her daily diet, and she has a favorite source of it. "I eat a whole avocado every day," she told Women's Health. "I need high fats. If I'm not getting enough, my body holds on to calories. We've been trained to think that fats are bad, but they're so good – a source of energy and sustenance that keeps you going through the day."

Sarah Hyland is celebrating her Bachelorette Party in Casa Amara. Among the guests is her friend and fellow actress, Vanessa Hudgens. Hyland posted a shot of the party spending time on a boat. Hyland wore a white one piece swimsuit that said “Bride,” while Hudgens and the others wore black one pieces saying “Bridesmaid.” "Bachelorette Trip of my dreams 💕 I love these humans with all of my heart and feel so much gratitude for the space we hold for each other. You all are MAGIC ✨ Thank you @casaaramara for hosting the most amazing celebration!!! #casaaramara," Hyland captioned the photo. How do they stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Vanessa Hudgens and Sarah Hyland 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. Vanessa Loves Pilates

Hudgens revealed a lot of her fitness secrets to Parade. She says that one thing she likes to do is Pilates. “​​I’ve been going to this Pilates studio called WundaBar for years, and it’s just a great deep muscle-training workout. It’s not super high intensity, but I always feel it the next day.”

2. Vanessa Loves Yoga

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Hudgens also tells Parade that she likes to practice yoga. And she also says that she works hard to maintain it. “I love Modo Yoga. I love a heated yoga class. I love to sweat. I love having to change my clothes after a workout. I think that there's no better feeling than when you really sweat during a workout.”

3. Vanessa Takes Classes

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Hudgens tells Parade that her favorite way to stay in shape is by taking fitness classes. “I try to take one of these classes whenever I can, whenever my schedule allows it. Normally, that doesn't allow for seven days. I would do seven days if I had time.”

4. Sarah Takes Care Of Her Mental State

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For Hyland, wellness starts with her mental health. “It really is this balance of mental, emotional and physical reality,” she says to People. “So if you’re feeling mentally and emotionally drained, or if you are in a very dark space, you have to pull the string on the other side to lift you up out of that.”

5. Sarah Has Changed Her Skincare Routine

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Hyland tells People that she has started to prioritize her skincare in recent years. “As I got older, you start to be like, ‘Oh, I should probably be taking care of myself more and eating more greens than fast food and using moisturizers instead of not and really investing in myself.’ Rather than other trivial things.”

Vanessa Hudgens spent the weekend cooling off in a swimsuit, with a garden hose! The Caliwater backer (and star of tick, tick...BOOM! and High School Musical) always looks like she’s making the most of life, making a splash, particularly when the sun is shining. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Vanessa Hudgens 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 Eats “Real Food”

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"My overall food philosophy is, if it's real, I'll eat it," Vanessa told Shape. "Many things are processed and contain chemicals and ingredients I can't pronounce. I want real food." Whenever possible, add ingredients such as peppers, paprika, chili, garlic, mustard, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, oregano, rosemary, turmeric, and grains of paradise can actually play a measurable role in helping your body burn fat.

2. Here’s Her Take on Dinner

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"Dinner depends on my mood," Vanessa said to Shape. "I let myself have what I want. If that's a big bowl of spaghetti with clams and a glass of wine, then that's what I'm eating. Sometimes I crave a salad, and I'll make a big one with nuts and goat cheese and salmon. Other times, it's tacos and a margarita." Cooking salmon for dinner? Make a little extra for this protein-rich omelet that takes minutes to make and will keep you full until lunch. We call it the 5-Minute Salmon & Artichoke Omelet.

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 or 3 eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 teaspoon chopped dill

Pinch salt

2 ounces cooked salmon, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts packed in water or marinade, drained

1-2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbles

1. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs, dill, and a pinch salt and cook, using a spatula to stir and then lift the cooked egg on the bottom to let raw egg to slide under.
2. When eggs have all but set, add salmon, artichoke, and feta to one-half of the omelet. Fold the other half of the omelet over the filling and transfer to a plate. Makes 1 serving.

3. She Works Hard at the Dogpound

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Vanessa works out hardcore at the Dogpound personal taining gym, often with her friend GG Magree. “Workout means a twerk out,” she said once. “Exercise strengthens all the muscles in your body, including your heart muscle,” Chip Gay, a clinical exercise specialist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota, said about interval training. “Interval training forces your heart to alternate between working hard and recovering. Doing that multiple times in a single workout can help your heart become more efficient.”

4. She Does Planks

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Get into pushup position and then bend your elbows so your forearms lie flat on the floor. Brace your abs and hold the position. Or try a swiss ball plank. Place a Swiss ball on the floor and get into pushup position with your hands on it. Now lower your forearms to rest on the ball, keeping your entire body in a straight line with abs braced. Use your elbows to roll the ball in a circular motion, clockwise and then counterclockwise, as if you were stirring a pot. (Sets: 2 Reps: “Stir” for 30–45 seconds Rest: 60–90 sec.)

5. She Uses Leg Resistance Bands

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To try a Lateral Band Walk: Wrap an elastic band around your ankles and step sideways for 20 feet and then come back, keeping tension on your legs throughout. “We should all do muscle-strengthening exercises at least twice a week,” says BHF physical activity specialist Lisa Purcell.