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Dafina Zeqiri, the successful singer known for hits like “Four Seasons” and collaborations with French Montana, always prioritizes her fans by delivering live performances to showcase her raw talent. In a recent gym selfie shared on Instagram, Zeqiri displayed her dedication to fitness, seen in a tan workout outfit and cap. While music is her passion, Zeqiri also values fitness, having previously worked on a fitness business project. Whether in the studio or the gym, she works hard to pursue her dreams, supported by her family and creative collaborators, making her both a musical and fitness icon.

1. She Sings Live

Zeqiri talked about her career in an interview with Telegrafi. She says that she wants to give her fans the best of her talent. Zequiri says that she always sings live for this reason. “Singing live is very important, because live shows the quality you have and why your audience/fans appreciate you with all their heart. I always love to perform live!

2. She Has Support

Zeqiri is lucky to have a lot of support in her life. She opened up about her family’s support in her Telegrafi interview. “I haven't seen my sisters and mom for over five months and I always miss them so much! Their support is always very strong and they understand, since I was little that I like to work hard and never give up when I want to achieve something in my life.”

She Works With Others

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Zeqiri works well with other artists and producers. She talked about her process with Telegrafi. “We worked one day around the song ‘Four Seasons’. Rick Steel is also an executive producer and a close friend of French Montana for 10-15 years. I have known French (real name Karim) for four years and we have become family because of his collaboration and relationship with Rick Steel. He also likes my voice and has supported me since the first day he heard me sing in the studio. He gladly participated in the video clip and further collaborations between us are expected.”

4. She’s Happy With Her Career

Zeqiri opened up about her career achievements to Telegrafi and says that she is happy with what she’s been able to do. “I was very, very pleased! Especially because I and the team in America work independently and RNB is the music that sleeps in my soul. I am signed to an independent label called notion, we are not yet in cooperation with any ‘Major Label’.”

5. She Values Fitness

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Zeqiri talked about her love of fitness to Telegrafi. “Many years ago when we worked out in a Fitness GYM in Pristina, me and two of my friends, the idea was born to have our own fitness one day (they know that I have a great passion for fitness and always wanted to open a business outside of music ). After a lot of meetings, and plans we decided that my part (working for fitness) was marketing, being the face of fitness and involved in: rules, workers, personal trainers, meetings, etc.) where I was part of the fitness together with four other people, that's what I thought and they told me that I am. My work, which cost me a lot of time and which I finally achieved without sleep and with great success, in the end was not appreciated that much by my ‘colleagues’. But of course fitness remains among my greatest desires.”

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu is taking the polar plunge in her swimsuit! The Love Island winner shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts. “Okay don’t laugh guys I legitimately thought I was going to stay at least one minute in the cold water,” she captioned the Instagram Story. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu 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 Only Takes a Bite Out of Cookies

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Ekin-Su has a trick when it comes to sweets. "I have a habit, I bite the cookie and put it back," she told Gemma Owen on Love Island. "I bite it and put it back but I own up to it.

2. She Works Out for Her Mental Health

'‘If I don’t get the workout [done] my mental health will go; mental health is why I work out - and to look good,” Ekin-Su tells Women’s Health. “It’s almost like a drug! After I do cardio I feel like I can rule the world…even if it’s 3am I have to fit [exercise] in because otherwise, the next day, I will feel like crap.”

3. Exercise Works Into Her Relationship

Ekin-Su maintains that exercise and her relationship with Davide Saclimenti go hand in hand. “When I’m working, I have to make sure there’s a gym nearby. And me and Davide, if we don’t train for a week we go crazy…we’ll probably have an argument,” she tells Women’s Health. “If we need alone time he trains and I train separately [and then] we’re fine after. Like, after an argument, you have to train.”

4. She “Feeds Herself” with Protein, Greens, and Water

“I think you are what you eat, and you are what you put in your mind. I want to feed myself with protein. I want to feed myself with green leafy vegetables and drink plenty of water. When you eat well, you feel well...but I also want to have my chocolate,” she tells Women’s Health. However, she doesn’t restrict herself. “Carbs are fine! Chocolate is fine! Having a drink is fine. It's all about moderation.”

5. She Loves Herself at Every Size

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Ekin-Su loves herself no matter how much she weighs. “I used to be a size 16 at school and I’ve been a size six and I’ve remained confident [at every size],” she tells Women’s Health. “It’s almost like the confidence was inside me - whether I was bigger or skinnier…it’s something to do with the way you accept who you are.”

Posing in her new workout gear on Instagram, Henry is clearly a force to be reckoned with in the gym. She built her community of 7.6M followers, aiming to inspire others to get their fitness goals in check. She’s a content creator, fitness fanatic, model, and influencer inspiring others to take care of their health, as well. What exactly does Katya do to stay fit? Here are some of her secrets to keeping herself in tiptop shape.

1. She uses dumbbells

You don’t always need a gym full of massive machines or intense equipment to see results. She does her strength training using dumbbells at times. “Limited equipment at your gym? here’s my fav [dumbbell] 🍑 workout @wbkfit,” she said on Instagram. According to the Mayo Clinic, “strength training may enhance your quality of life and improve your ability to do everyday activities. 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.”

2. She does light cardio

She avoids actually resting on rest days, but instead takes it easy a bit. “On rest days.. we don’t rest! we do light cardio and core ❣️these are my staple deep core exercises I’ve been doing for the last month to snatch my waist and fix my diastasis recti/ab separation ✨mommy tummy✨ @wbkfit,” she said.

3. She started the All About Me Era

She finds the humor in life, made clear by her poem. “May the booty get fatter and my stomach become flatter. Amen. Keeping active up until my All About Me Era begins on January 15th 💫 I can’t wait. @wbkfit,” she said on Instagram.

4. She goes easy on herself in her body is recovering

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She recognizes when her body needs a break. “Today’s first official workout back! 6 weeks post breast augmentation and I’m finally ready to get back to it, taking it easy still, I’ll be sticking to machines first few workouts. Started with some bands, jumped into some machines for the legs n booty, cooled down with some stair master (my fav) and ended with a few deep core exercises bc I promised myself that everyyy day I’d work this mama of 2 tummy ☺️💪🏽,” she said on Instagram.

5. It’s not just about the booty gains

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She works hard to sculpt her peach. Tagging @wbkfit, she said in the caption “8 Week Hourglass Challenge- week 5 day 1 ⚡️ im an upper body girl now guys. Half way through and I’m seeing major changes, toning up especially in my arms and back wooohooo! 💪🏽 here’s some of my workout today, save and try,” she said on Instagram captioned on a video of her knocking out some upper body moves.