Alicia Keys in Bathing Suit Says "Welcome to the Summer of Soul"
Alicia Keys is welcoming summer in her swimsuit. The singer shows off her incredible body for her latest Athleta campaign, modeling a swimsuit from the brand. "Water is one of my favorite places. The silence, the power, the energy, the radiance… just like a woman," she wrote in the Instagram caption. "Welcome to the summer of soul." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Alicia Keys 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!
She Is All About Self-Love
Talking about her new Athleta collection, Alicia told People that her advice to anyone struggling to put on a swimsuit would be to "know that you are so beautiful exactly as you are, in exactly whatever form you come in."
She Lives Sustainably
Keys told People that she tries to sustainability and has always been "conscious" of the term when it comes to everything from products she consumes to those she uses on her body. "The first person that really introduced that in a very strong way is Stella McCartney," she said. "I felt really inspired by that."
She Makes Time for Self-Care
Even though she is super busy juggling her career with motherhood, Keys prioritizes self-care. She told People that she grounds herself with self-care rituals, including meditation and reciting affirmations. "There are ways that you can honor the schedule you have and make space for yourself. Carving out that space to make sure you're in touch with you is definitely important. I'm learning that better and better."
She Rides Her Peleton
Keys loves cycling. "I love not having to go anywhere to work out," Keys told Self about her go-to workout. "If I'm home, I'm able to just jump right in. I love my Peloton." 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.
She Claims That "Masculine and Feminine" Live Inside of Her
"I really love the gender fluidity [in fashion right now] — that speaks back to what I was saying, how I do feel there's this masculine and feminine that lives in me, and I really love to explore it. I like to think about it and have fun with both sides of me. I'm noticing that even a lot of men are more comfortable expressing even their more feminine side, and a lot of women are more comfortable expressing their masculine side. I think that's very powerful. We all have both of these natures and energies within us, so to be able to accept them, love them and bring them out of us is a really cool thing," Keys recently told Fashionista.
She Mixes Up Her Workouts
Keys revealed to Self that she does a variety of workouts with occasional classes, including dance cardio, Pilates, and yoga.
She Runs
Alicia also loves outdoor workouts like running, hiking, and biking. "I know that being outside in the elements is something our souls need," she told Self. "I feel invigorated and inspired. If I am carrying any extra baggage, I've usually dropped it once I am done."
