Carmen Villalobos, the Colombian actress and model, took some time to decompress, posting a photo of herself in a bathing suit, standing in the blue waters of a spa. The caption: “Les cuento que hoy en medio de tantas grabaciones, me tomé un tiempito para consentirme y relajarme ! Ustedes no se imaginan la delicia de lugar aquí en Bogotá 😻💃🏻❤️ @wellnessspamovil Gracias por consentirme tanto🌺 Por que no hay que esperar un momento especial para cuidarnos y amarnos 💓💞💘” (Rough translation: “I tell you that today in the midst of so many recordings, I took a little time to pamper myself and relax! You can’t imagine the delight of the place here in Bogotá @wellnessspamovil Thank you for pampering me so much. Because we don’t have to wait for a special moment to take care of ourselves and love each other.” How does she stay so fit and relaxed? Read on to see 5 ways Carmen Villalobos 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!

She Makes Time to Relax

Some spa time is a good idea once in a while. Try some of these massages, says the Mayo Clinic.

“Swedish massage. This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping. It helps you feel relaxed and energized.
Deep massage. This massage technique uses slower, more-forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. It’s commonly used to help with muscle damage from injuries.
Sports massage. This is similar to Swedish massage, but it’s geared toward people involved in sport activities to help prevent or treat injuries.
Trigger point massage. This massage focuses on areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse.”

She Has Dogs

Villalobos and her husband, Sebastian Caicedo, are the proud parents of three dogs. Villalobos told Hola magazine that when they moved from Colombia to Miami, they made sure to bring their pets. “They are our four-legged children. They are part of the family and they had to come here with us.” Owning pets can be a great way to benefit your mental health and wellbeing, and they can help keep your heart healthy. According to The Heart Foundation, “The physical activity of walking and playing with your dog contributes to better overall cardiovascular health and fewer heart attacks.”

She Likes To Dance

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Villalobos is a big fan of dancing in her spare time. She has posted several reels on Instagram of herself dancing around her house and having fun. She also has an Instagram story highlight on her account dedicated to her dance moves. Dancing is a great way to stay in shape. According to a study from Open Access Government, “Dancing exercises the heart, lungs, muscles, joints, and ligaments, and in doing so it tests your balance, muscle strength, and coordination.”

She’s Connected To Her Roots

Taylor Hill/FilmMagicAs you’ve read, Villalobos and Caicedo recently moved from Colombia to Miami. However, the couple tells Hola magazine that they remained connected to Colombia and their heritage, despite moving to another country. “We remain connected with Colombia, it is our country and there is our life, our families, our friends,” Villalobos said. “We chose Miami, because it is close to Colombia, we can go at any time.”

She Works Out With Her Husband

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Villalobos admits that she wasn’t always excited about fitness, but since meeting her husband, she has become a lot more active. Villalobos says that she and Sebastian Caicedo like to work out together, and that his presence helps motivate her. “I didn’t like the training very much, but I liked it when I started my relationship with Sebastián, who was always very athletic. I hate doing it alone, I always have someone by my side.”

She Loves Healthy Breakfast Bowls

When it comes to breakfast, Villalobos says that she likes to start her day with healthy food. One of the ways that she does so is by enjoying a breakfast bowl in the morning. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself enjoying a bowl with different berries, coconut, and yogurt. Eating a healthy breakfast is important, and bowls like these can be a great way to achieve that. “A smoothie bowl can provide you with all the nutrients that you need for a start to your day,” says Manuel Trevino, corporate executive chef of by CHLOE, to USA Today.