At 56, Salma Hayek is not shy about her body, as she regularly splashes her Instagram with images of herself in a bikini. Now, if you’re curious about how the Desperado actress manages to maintain a swimsuit-ready figure, read on for more.
A Guide to Being Bikini Ready With Salma Hayek
1. Water workouts
With all the time that Hayek spends in the water, it’s no wonder that she also uses it for a good workout.
In a recent Instagram post, the Daytime Emmy Award winner revealed that while she’s not a fan of exercising, she does enjoy dancing in the water.
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Besides keeping you cool, water aerobics can also improve your heart and joint health, as well as increase your strength, flexibility, and mobility.
2. Restorative yoga
A healthy posture can reduce back pain and boost your energy levels, and it’s something that Salma Hayek prioritizes,
“I work with a woman in London who taught me how to hold my body in a way where the muscles are activated all day long,” she explained to People. “So even when you brush your teeth, you’re working the muscles.”
With restorative yoga, Hayek learned how to tone her muscles without clenching them, “You relax them and focus on the parts that need to be used, but never with tension. If you’re aware of your body, you’d be surprised by the effect it can have.” she added.
Restorative yoga won’t only help to improve your posture, but it can also ease chronic pain, improve your sleep, and it’s gentle on the body.
3. Dog-lover
While she’s admitted that she doesn’t enjoy exercising, the House of Gucci actress does stay active, and she’s shared that walking her dogs is one of her favorite ways to do so.
Taking your pooch out for a stroll isn’t just great exercise for them, but it’s also a great health boost for you as it’ll lower your blood pressure, reduce stress and even strengthen your bones.
4. She eats foods she enjoys
Now you may think that the Hollywood starlet follows some form of restrictive diet to stay red-carpet-ready, but the reality is that Hayek is not a fan of dieting as she’s not good at it.
Instead of following a restrictive diet, the actress opts instead to be a foodie.
But, that doesn’t mean she eats processed foods, but rather nutritious foods that include fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins.
5. Bug lover
Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar, Hayek revealed that in Mexico“If you fry anything, it tastes good, but they’re delicious. The bugs are incredible!”
The thought of eating something that can also buzz and chirp in your ear may turn your stomach. But eating bugs can benefit your health – they’re nutritious, great for your gut, and their consumption is so much better for the environment.
6. A massage for the body and soul
“I have a [massage therapist], but she lives in Japan…But when she comes, she’s my secret weapon. Massage oxygenates, activates the circulation, and keeps the muscles healthy and firm. I cannot tell you, even just for the lymphatic [system], what the massage does for the face.” – Salma Hayek, Inquisitr.
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