Argentinian actress Ximena Capristo is enjoying the sun, sea, and sand in Geribá Beach, Búzios, Rio De Janeiro. Capristo shared pictures of herself looking upbeat and happy in the surf, posing in a bright pink bathing suit. "Day 1 of vacation and a splendid sun ☀️ over Geribá Beach," she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Capristo 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!

Capristo lifts weights and does resistance training at the gym, which is a great way to build muscle, burn fat, and protect bone health. "Strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities," says the Mayo Clinic. "Strength training can also protect your joints from injury. Building muscle also can contribute to better balance and may reduce your risk of falls. This can help you maintain independence as you age."

Capristo loves utilizing fresh vegetables in her dishes, especially for homemade salsa. Vegetables are not only delicious, but offer a multitude of health benefits. "At least nine different families of fruits and vegetables exist, each with potentially hundreds of different plant compounds that are beneficial to health," recommends Harvard Health. "Eat a variety of types and colors of produce in order to give your body the mix of nutrients it needs."

Capristo enjoys cooking at home, making healthy dishes with shrimp and mussels. Shellfish contain many essential nutrients, including zinc and iron. "Some types of shellfish, such as mussels, oysters, squid and crab, are also good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, but they do not contain as much as oily fish," says the NHS.

Capristo jumps rope for convenient cardio. All you need to get started is space and a rope—it doesn't get easier than that. "Jumping rope allows you to self-train effectively," says Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. "You don't have to rely on a workout partner, trainer or anyone else to get in a good exercise."

Capristo's workout routine includes plenty of lower-body moves, including lunges and squats. "Lunges are a great way to enhance strength and stability in your legs since you are forced to balance all of your body weight on one leg for a short period of time," say the experts at Duke. "Be sure not to let your knee come over your toes while lunging and keep your torso erect while looking ahead."

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