Alessandra Ambrosio in Bathing Suit Says "Ice Ice Baby"

Alessandra Ambrosio isn’t fazed by freezing cold weather, judging by her social media posts. The supermodel posted a picture of herself wearing a bathing suit with a giant faux-fur coat over it, plus knitted hat and snow boots as she posed against a snowy background. “Ice Ice baby ❄️☃️🍸,” she captioned the post. 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 Skis

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Ambrosio loves to ski. “Being active in a beautiful outdoor environment can’t be topped,” Niebauer says. “Skiing is more than just a sport—it comes with lots of positive effects on the skier’s wellbeing and quality of life,” says Dr. Josef Niebauer, a professor of sports medicine and cardiology and director of the Institute for Molecular Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine at Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Austria.

2. She Swims

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Ambrosio is an avid swimmer both in pools and the ocean. “Maintaining muscle mass in parts of the body other than the core and legs cannot be achieved from running, and fitting in weight sessions in the gym may not be that appealing to runners,” says Rob Hobson, sports nutritionist at Healthspan Elite. “Incorporating swim sessions into your routine can help to train your upper body as well as your core strength.”

3. She Weight Trains

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Ambrosio’s workout routine includes plenty of strength training. “Numerous studies have shown that strength training can play a role in slowing bone loss, and several show it can even build bone,” says Harvard Health. “This is tremendously useful to help offset age-related declines in bone mass. Activities that put stress on bones can nudge bone-forming cells into action. That stress comes from the tugging and pushing on bone that occur during strength training (as well as weight-bearing aerobic exercises like walking or running). The result is stronger, denser bones.”

4. Coffee First Thing

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Ambrosio’s day always starts with a hot cup of coffee, which has a wealth of health benefits. “Whether it’s cancer, obesity or heart disease, inflammation is the enemy, and one way you can dampen inflammation is by drinking coffee,” says Sanjiv Chopra, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the author of Coffee! The Magical Elixir.

5. Yoga

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Ambrosio loves to get a yoga session in after her morning coffee. “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,” says Harvard Health. “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.”

Alessandra Ambrosio spends so much time at the beach, it’s hard to tell what’s for work and what’s for play. Especially on her social media accounts. Ambrosio just posted a stunning new photo of herself posing in a white bathing suit and a striped shirt. She captioned the photo, “Off to spring break.” 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 Doesn’t Forget Her Sunscreen

Ambrosio broke down some of her beauty and skincare tips in a video with Vogue. She says that she likes to spend time in the sun, and she makes sure her skin’s protected when she does so. “Sun is a big thing for me. I live in my bikini. I’m from Brazil. I always go to the beach. I live in California. Everyday is sunny here, so I have to wear sunblock. I want to protect my skin because I want to keep going into the sun.”

2. She Loves Baths

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Ambrosio makes self-care and unwinding a priority. She tells Well + Good that one of the ways she does so is by taking baths. "Every time I get off a plane, home or not home, I take a bath," she says. "I put Epsom salts [which are super-rich in magnesium] and aromatherapy oils in the water to turn wherever I am into a little spa."

3. She Loves To Climb Stairs

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Ambrosio tells SELF that she loves to get outside and workout. One particular workout she loves to do is run up an outdoor set of stairs. “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" backside "and legs while you're getting a little sun and fresh air at the same time."

4. She Has Fun

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Ambrosio tells SELF that one of her biggest wellness secrets is enjoying what she does. She says that she wants to do things that she finds fun. “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 Does Outdoor Cardio Workouts

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Ambrosio does a lot of cardio workouts, and she says that she loves to go outside to do them. She tells Harper’s Bazaar, “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 neighbourhood, take a hike with friends or play volleyball at the beach.”

Alessandra Ambrosio is on a family vacation, not in Disney World or on some road trip across the continental US; no, her family went to St. Barts! The 40-year-old Brazilian-American model shared some photos from the trip of her in crystal clear blue waters, standing in a swimsuit, looking every bit the Victoria’s Secret Angel she is. How does she stay so fit while keeping so busy? 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 the Tracy Anderson Method

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“I've been doing a lot of Tracy Anderson now, and it's a lot of dancing cardio, and I love it. I'm obsessed with it. I have the best time, because the music is really loud and you don't really feel like you're working out. You feel like you're dancing and learning this cool dance move. So that's what I'm into now. Yeah. I might just put a DVD in my room and do all the—you know, look like a crazy woman!” she told E!.

2. This is What She Does for Her Diet

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As for what she eats: “It all depends on the day and if I am working on set or working from home. For breakfast, I usually have eggs and/or avocado toast. After my workout, 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 at home — some Brazilian BBQ. I also have some nuts or a protein bar in my bag all the time in case I get hungry while I am running around,” she told Bravo TV.

3. She Does Pilates

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In the mornings, she’s "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,: she has said, according to Glamour. One study “demonstrated that in active middle-aged men and women, exposure to Pilates exercise for 12 weeks, for two 60-minute sessions per week, was enough to promote statistically significant increases in abdominal endurance, hamstring flexibility, and upper-body muscular endurance.”

4. She Says “Put Your Mind to It”

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“I worked out extra hard after having kids," she told E!, “but it’s always hard when you have to diet and work out. Just put your mind to it.” The Mayo Clinic recommends “getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day and even more exercise for further health benefits and weight loss….It also emphasizes moving more throughout the day, such as taking the stairs instead of an elevator.”

5. Here’s Advice She Got From Her Fellow Angels

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“We all discuss our workout routines when we are together right before the show. Since we are all different, we have different routines, but we all make sure to keep hydrated and eat nutritious meals.” They do agreeon one thing: “Usually after the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, all of us girls get together and eat pizza. Our pizza parties have become a tradition,” she added.

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."

Alessandra Ambrosio, the Brazilian model, is in a swimsuit, quoting author Grace Brisbane. “It’s the summer of our lives; we’ll contain it for a while. She holds the heat, the breeze of the summer in the circle of her hand. I’d be happy with this summer if it’s all we ever had,” she wrote on the photo, channeling the Maggie Stiefvater character from Shiver. 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 Likes Tracy Anderson

“I've been doing a lot of Tracy Anderson now, and it's a lot of dancing, cardio and I love it. I'm obsessed with it. I have the best time because the music is really loud and you don't really feel like you're working out. You feel like you're dancing and learning on this cool dance move. So that's what I'm into now. I might just put a DVD in my room and do all the [moves], like look like a crazy woman. And right now just keep hydrated, eat healthy. Just try to be as healthy as we can and out that's that's it, you know?” she told E! once.

2. She Says “Put Your Mind to it”

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You just gotta put your mind [to it] and work out really hard, extra hard, that's what I did after my kids. It's always hard when you have too diet and work out. Just put your mind to it. And that's it.”

3. She Does Yoga

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“I do one day of yoga or hike,” she has said. “Regular yoga practice creates mental clarity and calmness; increases body awareness; relieves chronic stress patterns; relaxes the mind; centers attention; and sharpens concentration,” explains Natalie Nevins, DO, a board-certified osteopathic family physician and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor in Hollywood, California.

4. Hiking is Great For You

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“Hiking helps increase the strength in the leg muscles, builds stability in the core muscles and enhances balance skills. The more technical the terrain is, along with an increase in climbing intensity, the more balance and core strength is required because more muscles are being recruited to manage the steeper terrain. As you climb, the larger muscles in your legs are activated (such as the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and calves), and on the descent, your glutes and quadriceps are working hard to prevent you from falling forward on the decline. Uneven terrain means many of the smaller stabilizer muscles are being worked, which increases stability and balance overall,” says ACE Fitness.

5. She Uses Hair Oil

CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Alessandra Ambrosio attends the Celebration Of Women In Cinema Gala hosted by the Red Sea International Film Festival during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 21, 2022 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)

Alessandra likes Marajó hair products. “It's from Brazil and has like a new miracle oil. And I just love it. I've been using and my hair feels like super shiny and healthy. When I met them, they wanted to come up with something that wasn't in the market that—they asked me like all these questions about Brazil and they went and found in the island of Marajó, which is this island in the Amazon. They found this amazing oil. And they asked me to try it. And I've been trying for like a year now and I loved it. love this smell. I love the way it feels. And it works in everyone's like every women's hair, everyone's hair actually.”