Kate Upton In Workout Gear “Had So Much Fun” For Miami Cover Shoot

Kate Upton has found the perfect way to beat the heat during a workout: Slip on a bikini and exercise in a pool. “For most people, pool days mean chilling on the side of the pool. For @kateupton though, the work doesn’t stop,” wrote the actress and model’s trainer, Ben Bruno, sharing a video of her splashy routine. “Here’s how we beat the heat and get a workout in at the same time. And by ‘we’, I mean Kate; I’ll usually do a few rounds of the workout with her and then just chill on the side of the pool.” What does the mother-of-one’s pool workout consist of and what else does her fitness regiment entail? Read on to see 6 ways Kate Upton 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 Bikini Photos!

1. Her Pool Workout Is Tough

According to Bruno, Kate’s pool workout is nothing to scoff at. “The pool workouts look easy, but they’re actually really tough. Here’s a clip of the hand weight circuit and the bar circuit, but we also do a bunch of lower body stuff, and sometimes we’ll bring the KBox or some dumbbells out by the pool and do a mix of weights and pool stuff,” he wrote.

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Bruno previously told Cosmopolitan that Kate bangs out a workout five days a week, for one to two hours per day. Her workouts are strength-based circuit training, working her full body every time. Exercises include a mix of dead lifts, hip thrusts, lunges, rows, and sled pulls. "A lot of girls are scared to do strength training because they fear that they're going to bulk up, but if you do the right stuff and focus on the right exercises, it actually helps tighten everything up. Kate has really tightened up her physique noticeably as she's gotten stronger,” he explained.

3. Her Diet Is Clean

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Bruno maintains that"nutrition is more than half the battle,” when it comes to Kate’s success. “She committed to both the training and the eating right from the get-go, and that's why she's seeing such great results." Kate consumes lean protein at every meal along with veggies. She also avoids added sugars and processed foods. "That's been key," Bruno explained. "If you limit sugar and processed food, that takes care of most of the problems." Smoothies are one of her go-to drinks.

4. Chelsea Handler Serves As Friendly Competition

Bruno also trains Chelsea Handler, who serves as Kate’s friendly competition when it comes to exercise. The girls are constantly tagging each other in workout videos, trying to one-up each other.

5. She Gets to Cheat

Bruno reveals that Kate loves wine and does drink occasionally in moderation. " I don't want it to feel like an unbearable diet. There's not a set cheat day or anything like that, but she does have treats here and there."

6. She Is Active

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In addition to her workouts, Kate is incredibly active. She goes on hikes, swims, boxes, plays tennis, and is an equestrian.

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1. She Does Pool Workouts

According to celebrity trainer Ben Bruno, Kate’s pool workout is hardcore. “The pool workouts look easy, but they’re actually really tough. Here’s a clip of the hand weight circuit and the bar circuit, but we also do a bunch of lower body stuff, and sometimes we’ll bring the KBox or some dumbbells out by the pool and do a mix of weights and pool stuff,” he wrote alongside an Instagram video of the model breaking a sweat while making a splash.

2. She Works Out Five Days a Week

Bruno revealed to Cosmopolitan that Kate works out five times a week, for one to two hour sessions. Her workouts consist of strength training, and work her entire body. Her go-to exercises include a mix of deadlifts, hip thrusts, lunges, rows, and sled pulls. "A lot of girls are scared to do strength training because they fear that they're going to bulk up, but if you do the right stuff and focus on the right exercises, it actually helps tighten everything up. Kate has really tightened up her physique noticeably as she's gotten stronger,” he explained.

3. She Eats Clean

“Nutrition is more than half the battle,” when it comes to Kate’s success says Bruno. “She committed to both the training and the eating right from the get-go, and that's why she's seeing such great results." Most of her meals consist of lean protein and veggies, avoiding added sugars and processed foods. "That's been key," Bruno explained. "If you limit sugar and processed food, that takes care of most of the problems." She also loves smoothies.

4. She Has Workout Competition

Kate loves a little friendly competition. Luckily, she has another one of Bruno’s star clients, Chelsea Handler, to fill the role. The girls are constantly tagging each other in workout videos, trying to one-up each other.

5. She Cheats

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Everyone has a go-to cheat food. According to Bruno, Kate’s is a glass of wine. “I don't want it to feel like an unbearable diet. There's not a set cheat day or anything like that, but she does have treats here and there,” he says.

6. She Maintains an Active Lifestyle

Kate maintains an active lifestyle. Her Instagram feed is filled with images of herself engaging in sweat sessions that don’t involve lifting weights. Some of her favorites? Hiking, swimming, tennis, riding horses, and even rock climbing. “This is your sign to go rock climbing. 🧗🏼‍♀️ 10/10 highly recommend,” she captioned this video.

7. She Does Aerial Yoga

Apparently regular yoga isn’t challenging enough for Kate. The model recently shared a photo of herself doing aerial yoga.

Kate Upton is showing off her spectacular aerial yoga skills—and joking about starting a whole new career. The 31-year-old model shared an Instagram post of herself wearing blue yoga gear, doing poses in the yoga hammock under the eye of an instructor. “Kate Du Soleil?” she captioned the video, which gets bonus points for the beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows behind her displaying the winter landscape. Here’s how Upton stays strong, healthy, and beautiful.

1. Smoothies

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Upton starts her day with a healthy smoothie. “I blend kale, spinach, blueberries, almond milk and half a banana and ice,” she told Women’s Health. “And I’ve recently discovered my new favorite dinner; courgetti spaghetti with home-made tomato sauce and a little truffle oil. I only really cook when I have people over though because I cook for compliments!”

2. Mental Health Workouts

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Upton works out for both mental and physical health, something that was especially important during the pandemic lockdowns. “My goal is to get a good workout in every day, even if it's for 30 minutes," she told Shape. "I've been enjoying workouts from my Strong4Me Fitness program and have also been focused on hitting PRs, which has been a great source of motivation for me… Working out has been a saving grace during this time. But having a support system has also been crucial, at least for me. It's so important to talk to someone, whether that's your husband, members of your family, friends, or even a professional. Now more than ever it's so important to take care of yourself."

3. Yoga and Boxing

Upton keeps her workouts mixed up so she doesn’t get bored. "I train about four times a week, mixing it up with light weights, lengthening body weight exercises, yoga, and boxing," she told Women’s Health. "There's only one thing I hate about the gym. Looking at myself! I hate it but when you're weight training you have to do it to make sure you're doing the move properly. It's so awkward though."

4. Healthy Diet

Upton loves grilled healthy proteins and vegetables. “I work out three times a week and try to eat healthily,” she told CNTraveler. “It helps give me energy after long days and lots of traveling. I love fish or chicken, grilled vegetables, sautéed spinach with feta cheese and a good juice.”

5. Strong, Not Skinny

Upton is thrilled that strong physiques are becoming accepted as desirable. “I do love that ‘strong not skinny’ is a movement now,” she previously told Women’s Health. “When I first started out, it was just ‘skinny, skinny, skinny’. And I want to be strong because I’m working 12-hour days and I want to do it with energy and happiness and I want to go out with my friends and enjoy my life.”