Fashion Model Irina Shayk in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares "Gym With a View"

Irina Shayk is an extremely successful model. She’s best known for appearing in Sports Illustrated. Shayk recently shared a photo on her Instagram story. In it, she posed in black workout gear, showing off her impressive figure. Shayk captioned the post, “Gym with a view.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Irina Shayk stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Motivates Herself To Work Out

Shayk makes sure to work out regularly. She shared how she motivates herself to do so in an interview with Yahoo Lifestyle. “I have good genes but of course you have to push yourself to go to the gym,” she says. “My other problem is I love to eat, I love my food. I love hamburgers, I love chicken nuggets. If you decide that you want to eat all those crazy meals, you have to balance with working out, so you always have to motivate yourself. You cannot wake up and see yourself in the mirror and think ‘I look great so I can just relax’, you have to always push yourself to be better.”

2. She Doesn’t Deprive Herself

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Shayk shared her diet secrets with Yahoo Lifestyle. She says that she believes in indulging once in a while. “Two times a week I have a cheat day. You have to remember that if you want to eat burgers, or chocolate or candy, you have to eat it for breakfast or at lunchtime, never in the evening. Probably twice a week I eat red meat and hamburgers. You have to balance between working out and eating.”

3. She Drinks The Right Beverages

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Shayk shared some of the beverages she drinks, and the ones she avoids, with Yahoo Lifestyle. “You have to drink a lot of water and green tea. You have to remember that our bodies contain so much water and it’s great for your skin. You have to eat a lot of greens, and fresh green juices. Also, you have to stay away from the coffee! I don’t like it and I drink it like once a week maybe. Just drink a lot of water, it’s good for your body.”

4. She Loves Jiu-Jitsu

Shayk revealed to Women’s Health that she loves to do jiu-jitsu to stay in shape. “I hate traditional cardio. Running is my worst nightmare, so I’ve had to find something I enjoy that gets me all the calorie-burning benefits of cardio without boring me to death. Four months ago I started jiu-jitsu with my personal trainer and it’s great. It’s a Japanese self-defence discipline, but because there’s so many possible move combinations, it’s brilliant for constantly challenging my body and pushing it to exhaustion every time.”

5. She Does Barre Workouts

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1. She Keeps a Healthy Balance

“I’ve got great genes to thank for my fast metabolism, but I still have to find a balance between food and working out because when I eat, I really eat!” Shayk tells Women’s Health. “Give me a burger and I’ll follow it up with a piece of cake. In fact, two days ago I had a huge burger with cheese, French fries, lots of ketchup and mayo and a large Sprite. But in the name of balance, I got up the next morning, did 30 minutes of barre in my room and ate steamed fish and grilled vegetables for dinner. I'm from Russia, so I've been brought up on hearty food like meat and dumplings and potato stews in big warming portions, but if I’m preparing for a shoot or show, I’ll eat particularly clean – salads and soups – to ensure a flat stomach. Then jump on a burger straight after!”

2. She Doesn’t Wear Makeup

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“I wash my face twice a day, religiously,” Shayk says. “I like my skin to feel as clean as possible all the time – I don’t even use foundation because it actually makes my face feel dirty. To get away with wearing hardly any make-up, I make sure I always moisturize. Some people find a favorite product and stick with it for years but I swap between moisturizers every week so my skin doesn’t get too used to one formula and becomes immune to its benefits. But I always go back to Cetaphil, it’s like $6 from any pharmacy and makes my skin smooth and clear. I grew up poor, so spending lots of money on beauty products you can make at home doesn’t make sense to me.I mix honey, salt and sugar as a body scrub – it’s as good as anything you get in posh shops.”

3. She Loves Russian Food

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“I’m a model, but I love to eat,” Shayk tells PEOPLE. “Sometimes when I’m on set I keep eating and people are like, ‘You really eat that?’ I’m like, ‘Yes, I do.’ When I was growing up in Russia my grandmothers would cook the best pancakes in the world: the best meatballs, the best dumplings. So I really, really love food. And I don’t understand how people don’t eat. I do eat everything.”

4. She Practices Jiu Jitsu

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“Well, I have good genes [so] I thank my family,” Shayk says. “But I work out a lot. I do boxing, I do a little jiu jitsu which I am obsessed with. It is so much fun [and] I have the best trainer. You have to find the best workout for your body. You have to balance between eating and working out.”

5. She Loves To Dive

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“I love the open water,” Shayk says. “I may not be able to drive a car, but I’m a trained Open Water Diver and it’s an unforgettable experience every single time. Every time I travel, I try to get to the sea and explore that part of the world underwater. They say divers have more life experience than those who don’t because it teaches you to appreciate the world we live in from a completely different perspective. When I’m trying to relax in New York, I connect to my heritage. There are three Russian TV channels that I can access from the US and I’m perfectly happy to watch them all day. Or head to the spa. To spend an entire day being pampered – fancy manicures, pedicures, massages, facials – it’s heaven. I’m a true Russian!”

6. She Has A Unique Hotel Workout

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Shayk and personal trainer Justin Gelband put together a workout routine that can be done in any hotel room—no equipment required. “I’m in hotel rooms most of the time, and it can be hard to find a hotel with a nice gym,” Shayk says. “It was important for me to have a workout I could do in my room. If you’re feeling jet lagged, or too lazy to get dressed, you can basically watch TV and do these moves.”

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1. She Loves Ju-Jitsu

Shayk broke down her wellness habits in an interview with Women’s Health. She admits that she’s not the biggest fan of most cardio workouts, like running. However, she has found a cardio exercise that she loves. “Four months ago I started jiu-jitsu with my personal trainer, and it’s great. It’s a Japanese self-defense discipline, but because there’s so many possible move combinations, it’s brilliant for constantly challenging my body and pushing it to exhaustion every time.”

2. She Does Barre Exercises in Her Hotel Room

Shayk has to do a lot of traveling for her job. However, she doesn’t let her schedule stop her from working out on a consistent basis. Shayk tells Women’s Health that she does exercises in her hotel rooms, usually a barre workout. “If I'm traveling, I try to work out in my hotel room or at work during breaks, focusing on simple barre moves that don’t need any equipment and really work my arms and bum.”

3. She Eats A Balanced Diet

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Shayk may be a model, but she isn’t on any stereotypical model diet. She is open about her love of food, particularly unhealthy food. Shayk is also open about her love of a balanced diet. “Two days ago I had a huge burger with cheese, French fries, lots of ketchup, and a large Sprite,” she explains to Women’s Health. “But in the name of balance, I got up the next morning, did 30 minutes of barre in my room and ate steamed fish and grilled vegetables for dinner.”

4. She Uses Multiple Moisturizers

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Shayk has amazing skin, and she needs to keep it healthy for her job, especially since she has to wear a lot of makeup. She tells Women’s Health that one of her secrets is switching what moisturizer she uses. “I make sure I always moisturize. Some people find a favorite product and stick with it for years, but I swap between moisturizers every week, so my skin doesn’t get too used to one formula and becomes immune to its benefits.”

5. She Stays Motivated

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Shayk is open about her love of a balanced lifestyle. She tells Yahoo that one of the biggest parts of maintaining her lifestyle is exercise. Shayk says that she stays motivated to workout and always pushes herself. “If you decide that you want to eat all those crazy meals, you have to balance it with working out, so you always have to motivate yourself. You cannot wake up and see yourself in the mirror and think ‘I look great so I can just relax’, you have to always push yourself to be better.”

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1. She Lives A Balanced Life

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Shayk may be a model, but she tells Vogue that she doesn’t put herself on “model diets.” She says that she focuses on living a balanced lifestyle. “I drink a lot of water, but I don't do diets,” she said. “People have this opinion of models that they don't eat - they'd soon stop thinking that if they saw me in a restaurant. I eat ice cream and cake, but it's a question of balance. If I eat something like that, I feel much better afterwards if I spend a few hours in the gym.”

2. She Works Out In Her Hotel Rooms

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Shayk’s job means she has to travel all over the world. Unfortunately, she doesn’t always have time to workout. In order to stay in shape while traveling, Shayk tells Vogue that she has found exercises she can do in her room or at home. “I’m in hotel rooms most of the time, and it can be hard to find a hotel with a nice gym,” she explained. “It was important for me to have a workout I could do in my room.”

3. She Loves Martial Arts

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Shayk revealed some of her exercise secrets to People. She says that she does a lot of martial arts and fighting workouts for cardio. “I work out a lot. I do boxing, I do a little jiu jitsu which I am obsessed with. It is so much fun [and] I have the best trainer.”

4. She Loves Barre Exercises

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Shayk tells Women’s Health that she likes to do barre exercises, particularly whenever she travels. “I try to work out in my hotel room or at work during breaks, focusing on simple barre moves that don’t need any equipment and really work my arms and bum. These lengthening exercises also help to stretch me out and help clear any water retention, which I tend to get after long-haul flights.”

5. She Keeps Her Skin Clean

Shayk has amazing skin, and she does a lot of things to take care of it. She revealed some of her secrets to Women’s Health. “I wash my face twice a day, religiously,” she says. “I like my skin to feel as clean as possible all the time. I don’t even use foundation because it actually makes my face feel dirty."

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1. She Does Cardio

"I hate traditional cardio. Running is my worst nightmare," Irina told Yahoo, but she still does it: "Cardio's always good. It makes you sweat, it's the best.” “The Department of Health and Human Services also recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. Being active 30 minutes a day on most days of the week can help you meet the guidelines,” says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Works Out in Her Hotel Room

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“I’m in hotel rooms most of the time, and it can be hard to find a hotel with a nice gym,” Shayk told Vogue. “It was important for me to have a workout I could do in my room.” She added: “If you’re feeling jet lagged, or too lazy to get dressed, you can basically watch TV and do these moves.” One, says Vogue: “Grab a pillow for balance, and place your left leg straight behind you on the bed with your toe pointed. Bend your standing knee and lean your torso slightly forward. Then, lift up your left leg slowly and bring it out to the side, tapping it briefly back down on the bed before lifting it again and bringing it back straight behind you. Keep your arms tight, and engage the core, butt, hips, and thighs. Perform 15 to 20 reps, then switch sides.”

3. She Eats Clean Before Shoots

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Shayk eats soups and salads before shoots. “Eating raw vegetables and fruits is a great way of incorporating more fiber into our diet, and this includes leafy greens. When you include fiber in your daily diet, you can help prevent obesity and type 2 Diabetes, as well as aid in healthy digestion,” says our sister site Eat This, Not That! "To increase your fiber intake when you reach for the salad, try adding some tomatoes, carrots, or cucumbers.”

4. She Loves the Beach

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You can run on the beach or: “Nobody ever said lying on the beach was the only way to relax. When choosing a vacation destination, look into a spot where you can go hiking, zip lining or even country line dance the night away — whatever moves you,” says the Mayo Clinic. “When looking at hotel or vacation rentals, spend some time exploring online to see what's around. Consider whether there are sidewalks, bike lanes, mass transit options or amenities you'd enjoy within walking distance.”

5. She Helps Those Less Fortunate

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“Friday’s #MothersDay distribution from @foodbank4nyc in Harlem🧡 Diapers, baby wipes and baby food were given to 200 mothers in need, along with beauty boxes to help them feel extra special! All of your donations count.. please follow the link in bio and give what you can🧡 #WeAreForNYC #HappyMothersDay,” she wrote on Instagram. To donate, go here.