Alessandra Ambrosio in Bathing Suit Celebrates "Labor Day"

Alessandra Ambrosio is still one of the most famous models on the planet—and she’s earned her spot at the top. The 41-year-old mother-of-two posted a picture of herself enjoying the Labor Day weekend, looking stunning in a red bathing suit with a cocktail in hand. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ambrosio 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 Loves Avocado Toast For Breakfast

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Ambrosio is a big fan of avocado toast for breakfast, and sometimes includes eggs and a green juice. “Avocados are high in fat with 60 percent of this being monounsaturated fats, which research suggests helps to protect against heart disease and lower blood pressure,” says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. “They are also an excellent source of potassium, folate and fiber, all of which benefit the heart and cardiovascular system.”

2. She Enjoys Salad and Protein

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Ambrosio likes a big salad for lunch, with chicken or fish as the added protein. She also keeps nuts or a protein bar in her purse in case of a snack emergency. “New research suggests that eating plenty of nitrate-rich vegetables — such as lettuce, spinach, and beets — may lower your risk of dying of a stroke or heart attack,” says Harvard Health.

3. She Loves Hiking and Volleyball

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“I would say [I work out] an hour to an hour and a half a day,” Ambrosio says. “It all depends on what I'm doing that day. If I’m going on a hike or playing volleyball with my friends it might be longer but I don’t usually spend more than an hour and a half in the gym. I love to do different classes and lately I have been doing Tracy Anderson Method because it’s fun and it feels more like a dance class than a work-out. But, at the same time, it’s great exercise as it targets all muscle groups.”

4. She Drinks Lots Of Green Tea

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Ambrosio drinks green tea throughout the day, which experts say has incredible health benefits. “Green tea contains a number of natural stimulants, including caffeine, which although not as high as coffee, may still help maintain alertness and focus,” says registered nutritionist Jo Lewin. “In addition to this, green tea is a source of the amino acid L-theanine, which has a relaxing effect; it does this by increasing mood-enhancing brain chemicals including GABA, dopamine and serotonin. The beneficial polyphenols of green tea may also help slow the effects of aging on the brain.”

5. She Loves the Beach

Ambrosio is a big fan of the beach—both for relaxing and for getting active. “Whenever I’m in Los Angeles, I like to go to Malibu—I’ll get together with my friends and play volleyball,” she tells VOGUE. “I always bring coconut water, nuts, and kale chips. For my kids, it’s sunblock, sunblock, and sunblock. They go in and out of the water the whole day, so I make sure to reapply SPF 50 as much as possible. Make sure to moisturize and hydrate while you’re at the beach, so when you are ready to go to dinner, you can just add some tinted moisturizer.”

Model Alessandra Ambrosio hit the beach in Praia Brava, Norte Da Ilha, Floripa—in her home country of Brazil. "Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream…" she captioned the photo, with shell and music note emojis. Surrounded by cliffs on the sites, the beach and its wide open ocean is almost as gorgeous as her. How does she stay so fit while having so much fun? Read on to see 5 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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 Loves Hiking

Ambrosio spent a lot of her summer in Zion National Park. While there, she did a lot of hiking, and has the photos to prove it. Ambrosio captioned this post, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

2. She Loves Yoga

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Ambrosio is a big fan of doing yoga. And according to this post, she’s great at yoga, extremely flexible, and loves to do it on the beach. In the photo, Ambrosio is seen in a bridge position with one foot in the air. She captioned the photo, “Feeling grateful for Saturday mornings & salty air.”

3. She Plays Beach Volleyball

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Ambrosio doesn’t just do yoga on the beach, she also plays volleyball when she’s there. Ambrosio posted two photos on Instagram over the summer of her playing beach volleyball with friends. Ambrosio could have been inspired by the Summer Olympics, where beach volleyball is a prominent sport. She captioned her photos, “Time for action,” and “Let’s play the game.”

4. She Gets Fresh Air

Ambrosio is often seen going to the beach with her family and friends, and loves to get fresh air. In this reel, Ambrosio is seen boating with friends, and jumping off the boat into the ocean. She captioned the reel, “Jumping into Fri-YAAAYYY!”

5. She Loves Pilates

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Ambrosio tells Glamour that she loves Pilates, and goes to morning classes regularly. "Off to Pilates class, where I meet a friend and get in some girl time. It's important to break a sweat every day, and I love the way Pilates makes me feel long and lean."

Model Alessandra Ambrosio is spending time at the beach, and she is bring us with her. While Ambrosio is no stranger to posting swimsuit photos on social media, she’s been posting a lot this week from the sunny shores. In her most recent one, Ambrosio posed in the water while wearing a strapless black bathing suit. She captioned the photo, “Another day in paradise.” How does she stay so in shape? Read on to see 5 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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 Strength Trains

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Ambrosio likes to do some of her workouts at home. She revealed in this Instagram video that she does a lot of strength training workouts at home. In the video, she is seen doing several strength training exercises. She is seen doing squat lunges with weights, weighted donkey kicks, and kettlebell squats. She captioned the post, “Crunch time.”

2. She Loves TRX

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Ambrosio revealed more of her favorite types of exercise in this Instagram video. When it comes to working out her arms and upper body, she likes to do TRX workouts. The first exercise Ambrosio is seen doing in the video is using TRX cables to pull her body up.

3. She Works Out Her Core

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Being a swimsuit and former Victoria’s Secret Angel, Ambrosio obviously has an impressive core and rock-hard abs. Naturally, this means she has to do a lot of core workouts. In the same Instagram video, the last workout Ambrosio is seen doing is v-sit crunches, alongside a friend.

4. She Loves Protein Bowls

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When Ambrosio is preparing for a big job, like the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, she says that she likes to change her diet and eat super healthy in the weeks leading up to it. Ambrosio tells Coveteur that she loves to get protein bowls, especially from Los Angeles’ M Cafe, for lunch to help her stay healthy. “I usually have the salmon bowl with some brown rice and some veggies, and it’s very healthy.”

5. She’s Committed

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Ambrosio says that whenever she decides to stay healthy, she stays with it and is committed to sticking to her plan. She tells E! Online that this attitude helps her stay in shape prior to her runway shows. "You've just got to put your mind [to it] and work out really hard, extra hard. It's always hard when you have to diet and work out and just put your mind in it.”

It’s International Women’s Day, and many female celebrities are posting photos on Instagram to celebrate. One of these celebrities is supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio. She posted a set of photos of herself and her friend Jessica Steindorff, posing in bathing suits at sunset on the beach. She captioned the photo, “When women support each other, incredible things happen." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Alessandra Ambrosio 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’s Organized

Ambrosio shared some of her wellness secrets and her daily routine to SELF. One of her morning secrets is staying organized, which helps with her busy schedule. "I love what I do, and if I'm organized, there's time for it all," she says. "I usually pick outfits at the last minute, and my beauty regimen takes less than 30 minutes. I glance in the mirror to make sure everything is in the right place!" She also says that this organization allows her to both make breakfast and do a quick workout in the mornings.

2. She Stair Climbs

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When it comes to working out, Ambrosio does a lot of different things. One way she likes to workout is straight out of the film Rocky. Yes, she likes to run up the stairs. Ambrosio tells SELF that she likes to do this to workout her lower body, and help with her cellulite. “I run the Santa Monica Stairs. They're really hard. I'll go up and down the [170] steps four to six times, usually once a week. It definitely helps the butt and legs while you're getting a little sun and fresh air at the same time."

3. She Works Out Her Lower Body

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Stair climbs aren’t the only way Ambrosio likes to workout her lower body. She tells SELF that she really prioritizes her lower body workouts, and does a lot of different exercises to keep them in shape. “In Brazil, it's all about the butt. Some girls naturally have the big round one, and they aren't shy about it—that makes them sexier. Others work out to have it. For mine, I put 5-pound ankle weights on each leg, get on all fours and kick each heel up toward the ceiling. I do three sets of 20. Then I also do three sets of 20 fire hydrants, where you lift each bent leg up and out to the side."

4. She Enjoys Life

Ambrosio tells SELF that one of her wellness secrets is enjoying her life. She says that she likes to live like she’s on vacation all the time. "'Forever on vacation' is my motto. It's just the way I take life. Nothing makes me feel that pissed off or out of control. Whatever I do, whether I'm modeling or doing my clothing line, ále by Alessandra, I just want to feel like it's fun. If you're doing something you don't like, you're wasting time. Life is short. There is so much to see and do and feel. We should enjoy every moment."

5. She Loves Dance-Based Workout Classes

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Ambrosio is a fan of fun, dance-based, workout classes, and she has one particular favorite. “I’ve been doing a lot of Tracy Anderson now, and it’s a lot of dancing cardio, and I love it,” she tells E! News. "The music is really loud and you don't feel like you're working out; you feel like you're dancing, and learning all these cool dance moves. I might just put a DVD in my room and look like a crazy woman.”

6. She Does A Lot Of Cardio

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Ambrosio tells Harper’s Bazaar that she does a lot of cardio workouts, especially when she’s prepping for a fashion show. She admits that while she’s not always a big fan of some cardio workouts, she still does them as a way to stay in shape. “I have never been a fan of running, but lately I’ve been doing it and also have figured out different ways to incorporate cardio in my everyday routine. Instead of running indoors I go for a run in my neighborhood, take a hike with friends or play volleyball at the beach.”

Alessandra Ambrosio started 2024 off by hitting the ground running—or more specifically, hitting the treadmill running. The former Victoria’s Secret model shared a video of herself wearing a gray two-piece workout outfit, going through an entire routine including running, kettlebells, resistance bands, and stair climbing. “Welcome to my @technogym. Perfect way to start the new year!!!” she captioned the Instagram post. Here’s what Ambrosio’s health and wellness routine look like at 42.

1. Sea, Sand, and Swimwear

Ambrosio’s perfect day is one spent in nature with her family. “I love being woken up by the sound of the ocean, so anywhere near the sea, especially if my kids are around,” she tells Hello!. “We recently went to Fernando de Noronha. It was magical – there are beautiful ocean views all around you. I’d eat a traditional Brazilian breakfast, fruit, avocado, eggs, fresh juices and coffee. I would change into something comfortable, probably Alo Yoga activewear. After yoga I’d jump in the ocean wearing Gal Floripa swimwear followed by a long walk on the beach in my Pangaia sweats.”

2. Beach Volleyball and Beef

Ambrosio’s favorite foods are grilled picanha and sushi, which she enjoys outdoors. “Lately, I have been researching brands like Bottletop that create sustainable products that look amazing,” she tells Hello!. “When I’m not working, I like to let my skin breathe, so I would use Dr Barbara Sturm Sun Drops for SPF protection, and Beautycounter BB Cream after my morning exercise. Instead of heading somewhere else, I would stay in the same place, so I don’t have to travel – and hopefully all of my friends and family will be there so we can play beach volleyball… Staying by the beach in Fernando de Noronha would be a dream afternoon; there is so much nature to explore and it has the most magical sunsets. In Brazil, nature is a huge part of our lives. We are surrounded by the oceans and the Amazon.”

3. Gratitude and Journaling

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Ambrosio’s wellness routine is focused around gratitude. “It’s not easy, but I have my tricks,” she tells Forbes. “I like waking up in the morning, doing my coffee, and then I have my diary next to my bed. It’s a 5-minute diary - like a gratitude book. I just write a little bit about what I expect out of my day, what I’m grateful for, so just to start the day in a positive vibe. I have some things that I know how to calm me down, how to center, and how to be present in the moment that I do.”

4. Weights, Weights, Weights

Ambrosio’s workout includes resistance training and Pilates for a fantastic all-body exercise. She’s also a devotee of the Tracy Anderson method. "I have been working with Tracy [Anderson] for last couple years, and what I love about her classes that it does not feel like exercise," Ambrosio told Bravo. "It's almost like taking a fun dance class that targets all of your muscle groups, and you get amazing results...she also has online classes, so when I travel, I am able to work out in my hotel room."

5. Victoria’s Secret Veteran

Ambrosio is proud of her time as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. “Victoria’s Secret was like a family for me and I learned so much with them and it was a brand that I admired,” she tells Forbes. “It was a school for me of modeling because I was working every day. We got to go to so many different places, so it just really made me really comfortable in front of the camera. I don’t know if I would change anything. I guess everything is about learning and when you’re young - I started with Victoria’s Secret when I was 19, so I was still kind of young, even if I thought I knew everything in the world (laughs). I was learning and if I did mistakes, even the mistakes, I think it counts to learn and not to do it again.”