7 Secrets From Kate Hudson for a Fit and Fabulous Body

Kate Hudson has starred in some of the most iconic films of all time. She’s best known for her work in romantic comedies, appearing in How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, Bride Wars, and Fool’s Gold. Hudson has also starred in some musical roles, appearing in the film Nine and having a recurring role on Glee. Hudson is also a businesswoman, creating the workout clothing line Fabletics. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Kate Hudson 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 Values Skincare

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Hudson opened up about her skincare routine to Byrdie. She says that she makes sure to pay attention to how she is treating her skin. “By my late 20s, I really started caring about my skin and enjoyed having a skincare routine. And that’s also when I started noticing the difference in my skin depending on what I was eating, what I putting on my skin, and how much water I was drinking.”

2. She Adjusts Her Skincare Routine

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Hudson tells Byrdie that she adjusts her skincare depending on the time and weather. “At night is when I really do a deep cleanse of my face. I usually use an oil or gel-based cleanser, followed by light exfoliation. I try to pay attention to how my skin reacts to the weather and switch up my serums and creams accordingly. And the mornings are really simple. I really don’t do anything other than wash with water and a cloth, moisturize according to how my skin is feeling, and use sunscreen whenever needed.”

3. She Works With A Trainer

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Hudson works with personal trainer, Brian Nguyen, to help her stay in shape. He shared some of her workouts in an interview with Shape. "We live and die by the basics," he says. "We do squats, lunges, deadlifts, single-leg balance work, sprints, sled pushes/pulls — we are doing the strength work that athletes do."

4. She Weight Trains

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One thing Hudson likes to do is weight train. Nguyen tells Shape, "Kate's not afraid of heavy weights — the weight needs to be heavy enough where her integrity does fall and she has to regain that control. I don't think we do anything so special, but mastering the basics allows her to play with speed, a heavier load, and instability."

5. She Pushes Herself

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Hudson opened up about her fitness with People. "I'm definitely challenging myself in new ways, which I need," Hudson said. "I like to be able to set new goals to see what I can accomplish, and I love how flexible and strong I feel after a good workout, especially doing Pilates, which never gets easier."

6. She Doesn’t Deprive Herself

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Hudson tells People that she doesn’t like to deprive herself when it comes to food. "I have never been an extremist. I love food. And I love a good cocktail. For me, it's really about everything in moderation; I stay mindful of what I put in my body and remember that it's OK to enjoy yourself; WW emphasizes that living a healthy life doesn't mean feeling deprived."

7. She Takes Supplements

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Hudson tells Byrdie that she likes to take supplements as a way to help her skin. “Taking my supplements is the skincare step that I never skip because it’s the one thing that affects my skin the most. I notice that when I’m taking my InBloom Essential Elements ($59) and Beauty Aura ($52) regularly, I can see it in my skin.”

Kate Hudson in a swimsuit is "summer ready," as she captioned a new swimsuit photo. (She had in one hand her own King St. Vodka.) The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days star is trying to make time for herself and this over-scheduled world. She loves spending time with her family and at home, or working hard on her active line, Fabletics, but in between all that it’s so important to her to make time for her health and wellness, passing those healthy habits onto her children. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see how Kate Hudson 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 Prioritizes Her Health, Mind and Body

In her book Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body, Kate promotes the importance of well-being. She understands life can get busy, especially seeing how her mother, Goldie Hawn, handled raising her, but it’s still so important to put your mental and physical health first. "I'm finally at a place in my life where if someone wants to know what I do to stay healthy, why not tell them?" she asks. "Why not put it out there?" She’s not gatekeeping her tricks and wants to promote a healthy lifestyle to other busy women

2. She Dances Her Way To A Slim Figure

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: (L-R) Danny Fujikawa and Kate Hudson attend the Baby2Baby 10-Year Gala presented by Paul Mitchell on November 13, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Baby2Baby)

"Dancing is the thing for me," she says. "It just makes me feel so much better." We got a little taste of her dancing skills on the show Glee when she guest starred as Cassandra, Rachel Berry's dance teacher in college. She loves to take classes in a more structured environment and sometimes just freestyle, being goofy on her own. Blasting music in the comfort of her own house. "Sometimes I'll lock myself in a room and dance. I'll turn music on as loud as possible and just get weird!" she says, laughing.

3. She’s Not Afraid To Switch It Up

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She is constantly changing a lot in her life, and that includes her workouts. "Change is my constant,” she says. "I change my routine. I change my look. I change my mind," said Hudson. When it comes to her fitness routine, that’s the thing she likes to switch up the most. "I'll do Tracy Anderson, I'll do Body by Simone, I do everything," Hudson said. "Nothing, literally nothing, makes me feel like I'm back to my body more than pilates," she says. "I'll travel, and I'll go for a run or I'll spin, but when I go home and get on the reformer or the Cadillac, my body immediately goes back. I can see an instant shift."

4. She Does What's Best For Her Body

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She really avoids fads and just does what works for her own individual body and what she enjoys doing. "I don't judge my practice, ever,” she says. She loves challenging her mind and body with transcendental meditation and Kundalini. "You could sit there and not think of your mantra for your whole practice, but you're still benefiting," she says. She's also a big believer in taking a day or two to yourself. "Throw that idea of 'I have to, I have to, I have to' out the window."

5. She’s Mindful and Makes an Effort to Eat Breakfast

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Kate Hudson attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/FilmMagic)

Just like exercising, when it comes to Kate's eating, she tries not to obsess, but also to stay mindful. She aims to have five small meals each day, trying to pick mostly plant-based options. "I've pretty much cut meat out," she says. "I don't remember the last time I ate a steak." She sometimes has difficulty with her morning routine, not being much of a breakfast person but has heard that it’s important to eat something in the morning. "The hardest thing for me is eating right when I get up, because I don't like to. I'm not one of those people who wakes up hungry," she explains. "I wake up and I want coffee and even a green juice, but everybody says you've got to eat something, even if it's little. So that's sort of the hardest, but I realize that when I do, I eat less during the day or late at night."