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 youโre 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, itโs no wonder that she also uses it for a good workout.
In a recent Instagram post, the Daytime Emmy Award winner revealed that while sheโs 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 itโs something that Salma Hayek prioritizes,ย
โI 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,โ she explained to People. โSo even when you brush your teeth, youโre working the muscles.โ
With restorativeย yoga, Hayek learned how to tone her muscles without clenching them,ย โYou relax them and focus on the parts that need to be used, but never with tension. If youโre aware of your body, youโd be surprised by the effect it can have.โ she added.
Restorativeย yoga wonโt only help to improve your posture, but it can also ease chronic pain, improve your sleep, and itโs gentle on the body.
3. Dog-lover
While sheโs admitted that she doesnโt enjoy exercising, the House of Gucci actress does stay active, and sheโs shared that walking her dogs is one of her favorite ways to do so.
Taking your pooch out for a stroll isnโt just great exercise for them, but itโs also a great health boost for you as itโll 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 sheโs not good at it.
Instead of following a restrictive diet, the actress opts instead to be a foodie.
But, that doesnโt mean she eats processed foods, but rather nutritious foods that include fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins.
5. Bug lover
Speaking toย Harperโs Bazaar, Hayek revealedย that in MexicoโIf you fry anything, it tastes good, but theyโre delicious. The bugs are incredible!โ
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 – theyโre nutritious, great for your gut, and their consumption is so much better for the environment.ย
6. A massage for the body and soul
โI have a [massage therapist], but she lives in JapanโฆBut 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.โ – Salma Hayek, Inquisitr.
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