Sofia Vergara’s 7 Exercises to Stay in Bombshell Shape at 52

Sofía Vergara has been regarded as one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood—for so long, in fact, that when she shares a throwback photo, it’s hard to tell if it’s from then or now. The star of Modern Family and Hot Pursuit has a holistic approach to wellness, balancing smart strategies with having fun. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Sofía Vergara 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. Her Workouts Consist of Large, Whole-Body Movements

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Vergara’s personal trainer, Gunnar Perterson, broke down the actress’ workout to Shape. Peterson says that he likes to do a lot of large movements with Vergara, as opposed to smaller isolated movements. “If we're going to do a lunge, we're probably going to add an upper body component to it, like a lunge with a wood chop, a side lunge with a wood chop, or a rear lunge with a
lateral raise, or a forward lunge with a front raise."

2. She Loves Pilates

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Vergara tells Glamour that she is a big fan of doing Pilates workouts, and tries to squeeze in a session as often as she can. “My go-to workout is a Pilates workout on the Lagree Fitness Megaformer machine,” she says. Pilates works. “Pilates mat exercises contributed to increase in the strength and endurance of core muscles in post delivered women and even improve the fitness of women by improvement in cardiorespiratory fitness and decrease in the girth measurements,” one study found.

3. She Goes To Spin Classes

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In addition to Pilates, Vergara also loves to go to spin classes regularly. Vergara says that the classes are her regular cardio. She says to Glamour, “I also mix in spinning classes for cardio a couple of times per week.” One study found that indoor cycling combined with a healthy diet was beneficial. “According to the results, the indoor cycling and the low-calorie diet helped fight overweight and control serum lipids.”

4. She Takes A Break From Working Out

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Vergara’s trainer, Jennifer Yates, tells Marie Claire, that she makes sure that the actress takes a few days off from working out. Yates says, "It's fine to give yourself a break—your body comes back stronger. You have to let your body rest, even if you're working out a few days during the week. That's why we rotate with Sofía. We have days in between when she rests. If you exhaust the muscles, you're more prone to getting injured."

5. She Believes In Moderation

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Vergara is a big fan of moderation when it comes to her diet. "We have a lot of healthy things, but we keep a balance," she says to SELF. "I do have a lot of fruits and vegetables, and we cook fresh meats. But I also have ice cream and dessert and we do that during the weekend. I try to control myself during the week." “Is it a challenge for you to eat all five servings of fruits and vegetables every day? The 1-2-3 approach can help you pack in all your servings — and more — throughout the day,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Get six servings by eating:

• 1 serving with breakfast
• 2 with lunch
• 3 with dinner and snacks.”

In case you are wondering how Sofía Vergara is spending her down time this season, you can find her in the sun wearing a swimsuit. The Modern Family star shared a photo of herself wearing a blue bathing suit and oversized sunnies in her latest social media post. “Summer weekends,” she captioned the Instagram snaps. How does the 49-year-old maintain her forever young figure? Read on to see 6 ways Sofía Vergara 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 Exercises

If you want a body like Sofía's, you are going to have to sweat for it. She revealed to Women’s Health that she exercises three or four times a week with a trainer. She also does at-home workouts, thanks to her husband, Joe Manganiello. “Joe built a very nice gym in the house, so I don't have any excuses," she said. "Finding time to exercise can be a challenge. To make it easier, schedule time to exercise as you would any other appointment. Plan to watch your favorite show while walking on the treadmill, read while riding a stationary bike, or take a break to go on a walk at work," says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Does Megaformer Workouts

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Sofía is a big fan of Megaformer workouts. She describes the piece of equipment as “an advanced Pilates machine" combining cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility, she told Women’s Health. "The abdominal, hip and back muscles are often collectively referred to as the body’s core. Pilates exercises are designed to strengthen this core by developing pelvic stability and abdominal control. In addition, the exercises improve flexibility and joint mobility and build strength," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Forces Herself to Exercise

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Some stars love exercising, but not Sofía. She explains that her husband loves breaking a sweat, but "it's like torture” for her. "I'm in a bad mood two hours before, I'm in a bad mood while I'm doing it, I'm in a bad mood at the end because I have to schedule the next class," she told Women’s Health.

4. She Recently Incorporated Weight Lifting Into Her Routine

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Sofía recently started pumping iron. “The one thing that I have done that really has made a difference in my body is lifting weights. Not crazy weights. But, you know, like five pounds, seven pounds, 10 pounds. Twelve pounds is the maximum I can do. It keeps your muscles tight, and your skin tighter to you,” she told Health. “I’ve done Pilates and spinning, and I’ve tried all sorts of things—and they’re great.”

5. Her Guilty Pleasure? Cake

Sofía allows herself to cheat. "I heard about someone in L.A. who got hypnotized so they wouldn't eat candy," she told Shape. "I'm seriously looking into that because I'm obsessed. When I do indulge, I exercise a bit harder the next day. My workout motto is really simple: No pain, no cake!"

6. Her Diet Is Antioxidant-Rich

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Sofía makes sure to eat lots of antioxidants. Not only does healthy eating keep her in shape, it helps maintain her glow. “I eat a lot of vegetables, and I eat blueberries, and I drink green tea. And I add, like, a spoon of powdered collagen to chamomile tea at night—I don’t know what that does [laughs] but I do it! And I try to drink lots of water,” she told Health. "Scientists have shown that blueberries are loaded with compounds (phytonutrients) that may help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Blueberries may also improve short-term memory and promote healthy aging. Blueberries are a low-calorie source of fiber and vitamin C — 3/4 cup of fresh blueberries has 2.7 grams of fiber and 10.8 milligrams of vitamin C," says the Mayo Clinic.

Sofia Vergara is a lot of things. She’s an actress, known for her roles in projects like Modern Family and Hot Pursuit. She’s a spokeswoman, appearing in commercials for L’oreal and Head and Shoulders. And she’s a judge on America’s Got Talent, which is about to premiere its newest season. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Sofia Vergara 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 Passionate About Wellness

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Vergara opened up about her wellness in an interview with Shape. She says that staying healthy is extremely important to her. “Everyone knows that I’ve never been into working out,” Vergara says. “I was always very happy with what I have. Then I hit 40 and I started seeing a softness everywhere on my body."

2. She Balances Her Diet And Workout

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Vergara tells Shape that she makes sure to eat healthy. However, she admits that she likes to indulge once in a while. Luckily, Vergara has a secret to avoid this. "When I do indulge, I exercise a bit harder the next day. My workout motto is really simple: No pain, no cake!"

3. She Eats A Healthy Breakfast

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In 2015, Vergara broke down her daily routine in an interview with Glamour. She says that she makes sure to eat a healthy breakfast. “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."

4. She Loves Pilates

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Vergara is a big fan of Pilates. She tells Glamour, "After a quick lunch, I'll start a workout. My go-to workout is a Pilates workout on the Lagree Fitness Megaformer machine.” Better Health states that Pilates has a lot of benefits. “Pilates can be an aerobic and non-aerobic form of exercise. It requires concentration and focus, because you move your body through precise ranges of motion. It requires concentration in finding a centre point to control your body through movement. Each exercise has a prescribed placement, rhythm and breathing pattern.”

5. She Goes To Spin Classes

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Vergara tells Glamour that she makes sure to do some cardio workouts. “I also mix in spinning classes for cardio a couple of times per week,” she says. According to bhLiveActive, spinning has a lot of benefits. “Spinning is perfect if you are recently recovering from an injury or surgery or just need to take things a little more gently. Don’t get us wrong, you can still get a great workout, but as the bike is stationary there is no risk that you will come off or collide with another cyclist. It also means you can focus on what really matters in class, working towards your fitness goals. If you are unsure whether a Spin class would be suitable for you, get in touch with us, and we can answer any queries you may have. Be sure to arrive early to your first class so that instructor can set you up on the bike safely.”

6. She Works With A Trainer

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Vergara works with trainer, Jennfier Yates, to help her stay in shape. Yates talked about what she does with Vegara in an interview with Marie Claire. "Typically, if we have a good filming schedule where she has availability, we'll work out between 5-7 days, which is a lot. But she takes a lot of time off when she's busy.”

7. She Takes Breaks

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Yates tells Marie Claire that Vergara takes days off from working out. "It's fine to give yourself a break—your body comes back stronger. You have to let your body rest, even if you're working out a few days during the week. That's why we rotate with Sofia. We have days in between when she rests. If you exhaust the muscles, you're more prone to getting injured."

Sofía Vergara steamed up social media on Throwback Thursday! The 49-year-old actress shared a video and some photos from a way-back modeling shoot in the Dominican Republic, showing off her fantastic figure in a black swimsuit. "#tbt República Dominicana ❤️❤️🌴🌴," she captioned it. What are Sofía’s forever young fitness secrets? Read on to see 6 ways Sofía Vergara 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 Regularly Exercises

Fitness is a big part of Sofía’s life. She explained to Women’s Health that she exercises three or four times a week with a trainer. It also doesn’t hurt having a super buff husband, Joe Manganiello, around to keep her priorities in check. "Joe built a very nice gym in the house, so I don't have any excuses," she said.

2. She Does Pilates

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Sofía is one of the many stars who rely on pilates-style workouts. Her trainer often incorporates the Megaformer, "which is like an advanced Pilates machine" that combines cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility, she told Women’s Health.

3. She Forces Herself to Work Out

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Some stars, including her husband, enjoy exercising. Not Sofía, who admits it's like torture” for her. "I'm in a bad mood two hours before, I'm in a bad mood while I'm doing it, I'm in a bad mood at the end because I have to schedule the next class," she told Women’s Health.

4. She Lifts Weights

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Sofía didn’t always lift weights, but once she started it was a game changer. “The one thing that I have done that really has made a difference in my body is lifting weights. Not crazy weights. But, you know, like five pounds, seven pounds, 10 pounds. Twelve pounds is the maximum I can do. It keeps your muscles tight, and your skin tighter to you,” she told Health. “I’ve done Pilates and spinning, and I’ve tried all sorts of things—and they’re great.”

5. She Cheats

Sofía is a big fan of cheating, but she works (out) for it. "I heard about someone in L.A. who got hypnotized so they wouldn't eat candy," she told Shape. "I'm seriously looking into that because I'm obsessed. When I do indulge, I exercise a bit harder the next day. My workout motto is really simple: No pain, no cake!"

6. She Maintains an Antioxidant-Rich Diet

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Sofía’s secret to glowing skin and a fit body? “I eat a lot of vegetables, and I eat blueberries, and I drink green tea. And I add, like, a spoon of powdered collagen to chamomile tea at night—I don’t know what that does [laughs] but I do it! And I try to drink lots of water,” she told Health.