Kerry Washington Shares Swimsuit Photo "Sending You Love"

Kerry Washington is feeling the love – in her swimsuit. In one of her latest posts, the Scandal star shows off her famous figure in a burgundy bathing suit. “Sending you love comfort peace and resilience wherever you are,” she captioned the Instagram post. “This what you look like just chillin?!” commented Issa Rae. “Obsessed with you,” added another follower. How does the mother-of-one keep herself fit? Read on to see 6 of Kerry Washington’s workouts that help her stay in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. Pilates

Kerry is a fan of this elongating workout. “I'm a big Pilates girl,” Kerry told ELLE. “You don’t even want to be in your own body when [you] show up at the gym—I didn’t for years,” Kerry told Women’s Health. “As women, we live in this culture where it’s like, ‘You have to fix this.’ Pilates has allowed me to be focused on my appearance and my health in ways that are not abusive or critical.”

2. SoulCycle

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“I love to work out. It’s really important to me; it’s part of the culture of my family,” she told Allure. One of her favorite classes? SoulCycle. The Cleveland Clinic explains that biking, a low-impact aerobic exercise, is great for building muscle, improving strength and flexibility, and improving balance. It can also boost mental health and help other health conditions, including arthritis.

3. Yoga

Kerry is a big fan of yoga, explaining that it helps her “reset, regroup and relax,” she revealed in a recent Instagram post. “I love to do simple stretches and breathing that keep me centered, embodied and at peace.” There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

4. Trampoline Cardio

Kerry is one of the many stars who have been seen hopping on a JumpSport trampoline, which was gifted to her by pal Eva Longoria. “Thank you @evalongoria for the #SisterhoodOfTheTravelingTrampoline. I promise I will keep jumpin’ so I can get on your level. You make it look easy!!!!!” she captioned a hilarious video of herself on the piece of workout equipment.

5. Water Aerobics

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Kerry also likes to get wet and exercise. “I do different things, but I’m most obsessed with water aerobics. Now I do it with my friends on the weekends.”

6. Hiking

Another outdoor workout Kerry is obsessed with? “I love to hike,” she told Elle. “Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise. No matter what type of trail you find yourself on, hiking is a great whole-body workout—from head to toe and everything in between,” says the National Parks Service. Some of the physical benefits include building stronger muscles and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing the risk of certain respiratory problems. It also offers many mental health benefits, according to a Stanford University study.

Kerry Washington has wild swimsuit style! On Tuesday, the Scandal star shared a steamy hot photo on social media, showing off her fit figure in an animal print, cutout swimsuit. “Tuesday drip,” she captioned the images, taken while she was in a swimming pool. How does the 44-year-old maintain her fit physique? Read on to see 8 ways Kerry Washington 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. Pilates Is Her Go-To Workout

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“I'm a big Pilates girl and I love to hike,” Kerry told ELLE. “You don’t even want to be in your own body when [you] show up at the gym—I didn’t for years,” Kerry told Women’s Health. “As women, we live in this culture where it’s like, ‘You have to fix this.’ Pilates has allowed me to be focused on my appearance and my health in ways that are not abusive or critical.”

2. She Does a Lot of Different Workouts

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Kerry explained to Allure that she actually enjoys exercise, dabbling in lots of types. “I love to work out. It’s really important to me; it’s part of the culture of my family,” she said. Some of her other favorites include SoulCycle, yoga, Peloton classes, dance classes, Gyrotonic training, and the elliptical machine. “I do different things, but I’m most obsessed with water aerobics. Now I do it with my friends on the weekends.”

3. She Is Also a Yogi

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Yoga helps Kerry “reset, regroup and relax,” she revealed in a recent Instagram post. “I love to do simple stretches and breathing that keep me centered, embodied and at peace.”

4. She Doesn’t Diet

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Kerry refuses to diet. “In general in life I try to live it, not diet,” she explained to People. “I think that’s hard when you’re restricting a lot. So I try to take it easy on a daily basis and do what’s going to make me feel good.” Pilates instructor Nonna Gleyzer revealed to Shape that the actress “has always been an extremely healthy eater.” “She eats a lot of vegan products, with little clean meals throughout the day,” she said.

5. Green Smoothies and Coconut Water Are Her Drinks

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Kerry explained to ELLE that nutritionist Kim Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothie, which is packed with spinach, celery, lemon juice, cilantro, and more, is one of her favorite drinks. “I try to keep it consistent year-round,” she said. Gleyzer added to Shape that she also hydrates with coconut water. “She loves coconut water, which gives her potassium and important electrolytes. With the long hours she works, there’s really no room for her to play around. She needs to be in the best shape every single day, and she definitely is.”

6. She Chugs H2O

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“The things my mother always stressed were to drink a lot of water and get a lot of rest, which I used to roll my eyes at,” Kerry revealed to Oprah Magazine. “Now I think she’s a genius. Health and wellness really are the sources of beauty.”

7. She Usually Avoids Alcohol

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“I’m also not a drinker,” she told Elle. “I love a drink occasionally, but I wouldn’t be able to handle it. You see one sip, but I have to drink three cups to get the scene done,” she said. “I tend to be a ‘when in Rome drinker.’ When I’m traveling, I drink what they have there or I’ll get a special cocktail.”

8. She Recently Starting Trampoline Cardio

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Kerry was recently gifted a JumpSport trampoline by pal Eva Longoria. “Thank you @evalongoria for the #SisterhoodOfTheTravelingTrampoline. I promise I will keep jumpin’ so I can get on your level. You make it look easy!!!!!” she captioned a hilarious video of herself, dancing and making silly faces on the piece of workout equipment.