Alessandra Ambrosio in Bathing Suit Has “Acqua Therapy”

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio is in St. Barths on a family vacation filled with sun, fun and “Acqua Therapy,” according to her latest Instagram post, which finds her strolling the beach in a polka-dot swimsuit. She deserves the break, after walking so many runways and guest judging on Germany's Next Top Model. How does she stay so fit? 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 Knows It’s “Crunch Time”

Alessandra Ambrosio knows her way around a gym, doing crunches, working with resistance bands and weights and using kettlebells. "Crunch time... 🍏‼️💪," she wrote, captioning one workout. Here’s a superset with a crunch you can do, from trainer Mark Langowski:

1. High Plank with Opposite Arm/Leg Extension and Crunch

Get into a pushup position with your arms extended. Lift your left foot off the ground and, at the same time, lift your right hand and extend your right arm out in front of you. Now bend your left knee and your right elbow and bring them both underneath you, and try to touch them together. Place your left foot and right hand back on the floor, and repeat the move with your right foot and left hand. Continue to alternate for one minute.

2. Flutter Kicks and Criss Crosses

Lie on your back and place your hands under your hips for support. Straighten your legs and lift both feet a few inches off the floor. Now flutter your feet up and down, in opposition to one another for 30 seconds. Without stopping, change direction, criss-crossing your feet sideways over and under one another for another 30 seconds.

2. She Eats Clean

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“It is very important for me to eat ‘clean,’” she has said. “This principle has its roots in my Brazilian childhood. I try to eat everything that is fresh and seasonal, to keep the balance of food groups in the diet. I also instill this approach in children: even if they eat a bunch of sweets, I make sure that their diet remains balanced. I can also easily allow myself something like that - a cupcake, ice cream or fries, for example. It's only better to keep yourself in control and, if possible, try to balance such a set with healthier and more nutritious foods.”

3. She Says “Be the Best You Can Be”

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“Every woman has a different metabolism and different genetics, so rather than compete with one another, concentrate on yourself and be the best you can be. Everyone has days when they don’t want to show anything. That’s what the good ol’ jeans and T-shirt are for. So many times, I haven’t felt ready for shoots. I’m like, why didn’t I work out more? It’s life.” she has said.

4. She Says “Live Like You’re On Vacation”

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Can’t go to St. Barths? Pretend. “‘Forever on vacation’ is my motto,” she has said. “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, ale by Allesandra, 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 Those Kids

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Of course Allesandra had a family vacation. "[My kids] always come first, so I try to spend as much time as possible with them," she told Glamour years ago. "Sometimes that means rearranging my schedule or bringing them on set." She added: "I love that I get to travel the world and discover so many different new places and cultures. Making time for everything can be challenging, but I enjoy what I do, so I make it happen."

Alessandra Ambrosio is one of the most successful models right now. She’s best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Ambrosio also shares a lot of revealing photos on her social media. She just shared some new bathing suit shots on her Instagram. In them, Ambrosio posed in a pale pink bikini, white cover-up, and bucket hat. She captioned the post, “Brand new week beginning!” How does she stay so fit? 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 Keeps Her Haircare Simple

Ambrosio has amazing hair. And she makes sure to take care of it. She revealed her secrets to Harper’s Bazaar. Ambrosio says that since she has to do a lot of different things to her hair for work, she keeps her hair routine simple when she’s working. “I keep it natural. My hair deals with so much styling and heat for work then when I'm home, I like to air dry with VS Beach Sexy Beach Hair Wave Spray.”

2. She Stays Hydrated

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Hydration is a big part of Ambrosio’s wellness routine. She tells Harper’s Bazaar that staying hydrated helps with her skin. “When you are dehydrated, you see it on your face,” Ambrosio says. “When you've had your share of water, it glows. Nothing is better for your skin than drinking a lot of water and green juices. I also love fresh coconut water bought on the beach.

3. She Does Outdoor Workouts

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Ambrosio revealed some of her favorite exercises to Vogue. She says that she likes to do a lot of outdoor exercises to stay in shape. “I love swimming and playing volleyball, either on the beach or in the pool. Jumping right in, and fully immersing myself in the water is my remedy for easing the pressure, when it's all getting a bit too much.”

4. She Takes Fitness Classes

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Ambrosio tells Vogue that she does a lot of different exercises to stay in shape. She says that she likes to go to classes at her gym. “I usually go to group Pilates, Barre Core and yoga classes,” she says. “I don't really like training on my own.” Having other people in the room can help people stay motivated and enjoy working out. Going to classes is also a way to stay consistent.

5. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Ambriosio revealed some of her skincare secrets to Vogue. She says that she doesn’t do too much, and opts to keep it simple. “My daily routine is simple but effective. I cleanse my face, occasionally with exfoliator, and I love anti-aging serums that are packed full of vitamin C. BB creams with SPF are great too!”

Alessandra Ambrosio should get into greeting card design. The supermodel shared an Instagram story image with her fans to salute her BFF Cassia Lara. “Feliz aniversário Amiga @cassia.lara !!! Te desejando tudo de mais maravilhoso no mundo !!! Love U,” she captioned a striking photo of the duo in swimsuits. (Roughly translated: “Happy birthday Friend @cassia.lara !!! Wishing you all the best in the world!!! Love U.”) How does she stay so fit? 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 Pilates

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Back in the day Ambrosio would be "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." “As human beings, we are creatures of habit, We walk a certain way, we take the steps a certain way, we stand a certain way and we sit at our desk a certain way. So our muscles get imbalanced because of overuse and what Pilates does is help to counteract that,” says the Cleveland Clinic’s lead yoga therapist Judi Bar.

2. She’s Done the Tracy Anderson Method

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"I am very focused and want to be in tip-top shape for the show, so I try to go [to the Tracy Anderson Method] almost every day of the week. Besides that, I [do] yoga, play volleyball on the beach, and take my kids swimming. I just love being outside," she told PopSugar.

3. She Uses Kettlebells

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“In an ACE-sponsored study, researchers from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse concluded that, in addition to the predicted strength gains, kettlebell training improved core strength and dynamic balance, and increased aerobic capacity. With such a diverse increase in specific exercise markers, it’s no wonder kettlebell training continues to grow in popularity,’ says ACE.

4. This Has Been Her Daily Beauty Routine

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“My daily routine is simple but effective. I cleanse my face, occasionally with exfoliator, and I love anti-aging serums that are packed full of vitamin C. BB creams with SPF are great too! How do you take care of your hair? About two or three times a week, after I've shampooed my hair, I apply an ultra-reparative mask from the tips to the lengths and leave it on for ten minutes. Every two months, I go to a salon for a deeply nourishing treatment that leaves my hair feeling fantastic,” she told Vogue France.

5. This is How She Slimmed Down

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Back in the Victoria’s Secret days, “About a month before the show I cut out all carbs, and then the week before I stick to just vegetables, salads, fruit and a lot of protein,” she told Vogue. “Cruciferous veggies are loaded with water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. Namely, they are packed with vitamin C, A, E, and K. Vitamin C assists in collagen formation, keeping your hair, skin, and nails growing healthily. Fat-soluble vitamins A, E, K work together to support our immune system and promote anti-aging. Eat a variety of these veggies and they will keep you looking and feeling healthy for years to come,” says our sister site Eat This, Not That!

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.”

Aloha, Alessandra Ambrosio! The 40-year-old supermodel continued heating up Hawaii over the weekend, sharing photos of herself in a two-piece swimsuit surrounded by tropical foliage. “And the dreams that you dreamed of. Dreams really do come true ooh-oh-oh…” she captioned the images, quoting the Israel Kamakawiwo'ole version of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” How does the mother-of-two keep herself so fit? Read on to learn about 5 things Alessandra Ambrosio does to stay 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. Her Diet Is Clean and Healthy

Healthy and clean eating is key for Alessandra. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel told Harper's Bazzar in 2017 that she really amps up her approach to health when she needs to — but will never starve herself. "For breakfast I usually have eggs and/or avocado toast and after my work-out I usually grab a green juice followed by lunch where I usually have a salad along with some chicken or fish. For dinner I might go for sushi, or grill Brazilian BBQ at home," she said. She added to Glamour that she has “a serious weakness for Japanese food,” especially sushi.

2. She a Go-To Workout

Alessandra sticks to a few workouts that work for her body. The model has been doing Pilates for many years and regularly attends reformer classes with her pals, using it as an opportunity to “get in some girl time,” she told Glamour. “It's important to break a sweat every day, and I love the way Pilates makes me feel long and lean."

3. She Loves Yoga

Alessandra has another favorite workout, claiming it does double duty. "I love to do yoga as it centers me and also at the same time keeps me in shape," she told FOX News. She also loves that she can do it anywhere. "Since there is a lot to do around the house sometimes I don't have much time to work out, in which case I try to do some stretching and hold a plank for five to 10 minutes.”

4. She Weight Trains

Alessandra is also a fan of weight training. During one of her Instagram videos she revealed her routine to her followers, which included weight lifting, intense interval moves (including mountain climbers and kettlebell squats) and ab exercises.

5. Her Lifestyle Is Active

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Alessandra stays super active, especially with her family. "We love going to the beach, hanging in Malibu and playing volleyball… We like going rollerblading and biking, all kind of things!" she told People about her family’s hobbies.