Alessandra Ambrosio Unveils Toned Abs Poolside

Alessandra Ambrosio was once a model for Victoria’s Secret, and a recent Instagram video proves why. Ambrosio posted a video of her and some friends lounging by the pool in bikinis. She captioned it “Watermelon sugar chill #GALSfromBahia,” likely referencing the Harry Styles song “Watermelon Sugar.” Read on to see five ways Alessandra Ambrosio stays in shape, and five more amazing photos of her incredible figure—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Eats Clean Prior to a Modeling Gig

In 2017, Ambrosio told Harper’s Bazzar that she keeps her meals healthy in the days leading up to the show, like the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. “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.

2. She Carries Healthy Snacks While On-The-Go

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Ambrosio always makes sure to carry a healthy snack option with her in case she gets hungry. She told Harper’s Bazaar, “I also have some nuts or a protein bar in my bag all the times in case I get hungry while I’m running around.”

3. She Loves To Do Yoga and Stretching

Ambrosio has a favorite workout, and it is yoga. "I love to do yoga as it centers me and also at the same time keeps me in shape," she told FOX News. Ambrosio also loves doing quick at-home stretches. “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,” she says.

4. She Does Online Workouts

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During the COVID-19 pandemic when gyms were closed, Ambrosio found a new way to workout without leaving her house. Ambrosio teamed up with trainer Shawn Booth, and Michelob ULTRA on a MOVEMENT Live Workout Series that benefited local gyms. "It's a super fun and easy way to get a good sweat and do it for a great cause. Plus you get to reward yourself with a beer after!" Ambrosio said to FOX News.

5. She Does Activities With Her Kids

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Ambrosio has two children, daughter Anja and son Noah, and she loves to do activities with them. Ambrosio told People, "We love going to the beach, hanging in Malibu and playing volleyball. We like going rollerblading and biking, all kind of things!" Ambrosio credits living in California to her family’s active lifestyle.

Alessandra Ambrosio is basking in the sun – in her swimsuit. The supermodel shows off her ageless body in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts. “Poolside paradise,” she captioned the set of Instagram snaps taken at Tao Beach in Las Vegas. How does the supermodel maintain her fit physique? Read on to learn about 6 ways Alessandra Ambrosio stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Avoids Diets

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While Alessandra used to go to extremes to stay in shape, she avoids diets now. "After having Anja I only had three months to lose all the weight [before doing the 2008 Victoria's Secret show] and I was on this 1,200-calorie-a-day meal-delivery service that I hated. I couldn't do that again," she told The Edit.

2. She Does Pilates

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Alessandra has been doing Pilates for several years. “It's important to break a sweat every day, and I love the way Pilates makes me feel long and lean," she told Glamour. According to research, Pilates exercises are designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to improve posture and balance. Experts maintain that it is a great workout for leaning out.

3. She Does Yoga

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Alessandra is also a yogi. "I love to do yoga as it centers me and also at the same time keeps me in shape," she told FOX News. "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.” 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. Exercise Is Part of Her Daily Routine

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For Alessandra, fitness is a lifestyle. "In my family, no one ever worked out. It wasn't until I did my first Victoria's Secret show that I started exercising...now that it's a healthy, normal part of my daily routine,” she told The Edit. She also does activities with her family. "We love going to the beach, hanging in Malibu and playing volleyball… We like going rollerblading and biking, all kinds of things!" she added to People.

5. She Allows Herself to Indulge

"Whenever I start to diet, everything goes downhill,” she told The Edit. “So if I want a little bite of dark chocolate on a plane or a cocktail with friends on the weekend, I'll have it. In fact, I'll drink a glass of red wine with dinner most nights, and two or three times a week I'll have a cup of tea and a cupcake with Anja, who's as obsessed with red velvet as I am.”

Alessandra Ambrosio is enjoying the great outdoors! The retired Victoria’s Secret Angel flaunted her incredibly fit figure on Tuesday during an adventure at Zion National Park in Utah. “Angels Landing,” she captioned a series of photos, rocking a white crop top and matching leggings during her al fresco exercise session. How does the supermodel, 40, maintain her super fit physique? 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Eats Clean

In 2017, Ambrosio told Harper's Bazaar that she keeps her meals healthy in the days leading up to the show, like the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. "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. One of her other go-t0s? She told Glamour she has “a serious weakness for Japanese food,” including sushi.

2. She Does Pilates

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Alessandra has been doing Pilates for many years. She often meets a friend at Pilates class 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 Also Does Yoga

Alessandra loves to strike a pose….a yoga pose that is! "I love to do yoga as it centers me and also at the same time keeps me in shape," she told FOX News. If she can’t make it to a class, she will stretch at home. "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. ...And Other Hardcore Workouts

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Alessandra recently shared a video on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of her hardcore weight and strength training routine. Weight lifting, a bunch of intense interval moves like mountain climbers and kettlebell squats, and some seriously impressive ab exercises, were all part of her sweat session.

5. She Is Active Outdoors

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Alessandra can often be found enjoying outdoor activities 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.

Last week was Paris Fashion Week, and it was also the 100th anniversary of Vogue Paris. In honor of both, the magazine hosted an exhibition. Model Alessandra Ambrosio attended and looked stunning, wearing a two piece ensemble consisting of a black bra top and a long white skirt. Ambrosio’s incredible abs were on display. Read on to see 7 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Eats Clean

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Being a model means having to eat clean, especially prior to a show or gig, and Ambrosio makes sure to eat healthy meals. She says to Harper’s Bazaar, ​​“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.

2. She’s A Believer In Moderation

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Ambriosio tries to eat healthy, but she also doesn’t deprive herself of foods she loves. Ambrosio says to The Edit that she’s a believer in moderation. “I’m all about moderation and eating something different every day. Obviously I try not to splurge on pasta, but if I’m back in Brazil where everything is pasta- or bread-based — and so yummy — I’ll eat whatever I want, then go back to lots of salads and chicken or fish with veg as soon as I’m back in LA.”

3. She Embraces Her Curves And Her Changing Body

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Ambrosio has two children, which made her body go through changes. However, the model said to The Edit that she embraces her body at every stage. “I think I have a better body now than before I had kids. It's partly because I work out, whereas before I didn't, but also to do with the shape -- it just looks more formed now, and I feel better about it than I did.”

4. She Takes Care of Her Body and Her Mind

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For Ambrosio, wellness means taking care of her mind just as much as her body, and making sure she feels confident. Ambrosio tells The Edit that she advises everyone to do what makes them feel happy and confident. “If cosmetic help makes you feel better about yourself and gives you confidence, then great. None of us can ever be sure of what we're going to end up wanting to do in the future. But it's important to take care of our mind and spirit, too, not just the outside.”

5. She Does Online Workouts

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, gyms were closed, which forced people to have to workout at their homes. However, Ambrosio wasn’t super effected by this, as she loves to workout online. In fact, she even teamed up with trainer Shawn Booth and Michelob ULTRA to create a live workout series. When promoting the series on FOX News, Ambrosio says “It's a super fun and easy way to get a good sweat and do it for a great cause. Plus you get to reward yourself with a beer after!"

6. She Loves Yoga

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Ambrosio says to FOX News that she’s a huge fan of yoga."I love to do yoga as it centers me and also at the same time keeps me in shape.” Ambrosio also says that she makes sure to do some stretching everyday, no matter how busy she gets. “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,”

7. She Does Outdoor Activities With Her Family

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Ambrosio has two children, and she loves to stay active and get outside with them. Ambrosio told People, "We love going to the beach, hanging in Malibu and playing volleyball. We like going rollerblading and biking, all kind of things! Here in California, it’s so easy!”

Model Alessandra Ambrosio loves to show off her incredible body and pose in different swimsuits. It’s part of the job! When she took a trip to Nassau, Bahamas, she made sure to post some stunning photos on Instagram. Ambrosio posted a series of photos of her trip, including one of her lounging in a blue patterned one-piece. Her hastag? "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 Loves Playing Beach Volleyball

Ambrosio told Shape Magazine that she loves to play beach volleyball as a way to stay in shape. “It’s a great workout, it’s fun, and you get a nice tan,” she said. Ambrosio has also posted photos on Instagram of herself at the beach playing a game. She posted this photo during Olympic season, captioning it, “Let’s play the game!”

2. She Uses Ankle Weights

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Ambrosio has an impressive lower body, and she makes sure to do a lot of leg and butt workouts. One of the things she does to help her out is by using ankle weights in a lower body session. She told Shape Magazine, “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."

3. She Has Good Posture

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Being a model, Ambrosio knows how to angle and pose her body in different ways. She tells Shape Magazine that this knowledge has helped her gain good posture."Good posture helps. Always make sure your shoulders are pulled back and your belly is pulled in.”

4. She Doesn’t Compare Herself To Others

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Ambrosio tells Shape Magazine that she makes sure to not compare herself and her body to others’. She says that she focuses on herself and what she needs to do. "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.”

5. She Loves Yoga

Ambrosio loves to do yoga, and she says that she did a lot of it at home while the pandemic was happening. “I love to do yoga as it centers me and also at the same time keeps me in shape,” she said to FOX News. “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.”