Sofía Vergara knows how to balance a busy life with staying healthy and vibrant. The Modern Family and Griselda star recently shared photos of herself unwinding on the beach, proving she knows the value of relaxation and self-care. From energizing workouts to spending quality time with friends, here’s how Sofía keeps herself feeling strong, focused, and radiant every day.
1. She starts her day on a good note
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She wakes up early and gets her day started. "I wake up and shower. After the shower I grab a quick breakfast. I usually prepare it the night before. One of my favorites is a kind of homemade muesli made of Greek yogurt, oats, chia seeds, nuts, and blueberries,” she said to Glamour.
2. She does pilates
She practices pilates to stay fit. “After a quick lunch, I'll start a workout. My go-to workout is a Pilates workout on the Lagree Fitness Megaformer machine,” she said to Glamour. According to Better Health, “the health benefits of Pilates include improved flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body) balanced muscular strength on both sides of your body, enhanced muscular control of your back and limbs improved stabilisation of your spine, improved posture, rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances,” and more.
3. She does spinning
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She finds ways to fit in effective cardio. “I also mix in spinning classes for cardio a couple of times per week,” she said to Glamour. “The health benefits of regular cycling include increased cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle strength and flexibility, improved joint mobility, decreased stress levels, improved posture and coordination, strengthened bones, decreased body fat levels, prevention or management of disease, reduced anxiety and depression,” according to Better Health.
4. She’s social
She has a social life and enjoys meeting her friends. "About half of the nights I'll head home and eat dinner at home. Some nights I'll go out to dinner with friends. My go-to restaurant in L.A. is the Soho House,” she said to Glamour. According to the American Psychological Association, “psychological research from around the world shows that having social connections is one of the most reliable predictors of a long, healthy, and satisfying life.”
5. She’s driven
She’s a multitasker, and very driven. "In between takes or while they are filming scenes I am not in, I answer emails and do work in my trailer. I review photos for advertising campaigns, review designs for my jewelry line with Kay Jewelers and my furniture line with Rooms to Go, etcetera,” she said to Glamour.