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!

1. 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."

2. She Lives Sustainably

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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."

3. 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."

4. 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.

5. She Claims That “Masculine and Feminine” Live Inside of Her

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"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.

6. She Mixes Up Her Workouts

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Keys revealed to Self that she does a variety of workouts with occasional classes, including dance cardio, Pilates, and yoga.

7. 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.”

As a mother and an artist, Alicia Keys knows the importance of taking care of her health and wellness. The 41-year-old singer posted a photo of herself looking happy and relaxed wearing a one-piece black swimsuit in the pool. “Some songs just become MONSTERS!! I love this song so much cause it reminds all of us of who we ARE!! This is OUR song!!! Big love to @nickiminaj @jeffbhasker @salaamremi @anntasticlv my love @therealswizzz,” she captioned the post. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways 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!

1. She Avoids Dairy

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Keys says cutting out dairy and bread made a huge difference in her looks. “I’ve cut out dairy... and also, believe it or not, getting rid of the breads,” she told VOGUE. “Let me tell you, I’m the first person… I am a ‘breadaholic’. And then obviously, the fried foods, the oil and all that in the skin is never really good.”

2. She Drinks Plenty of Water

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Keys says drinking lots of water helped transform her skin. “I’ve always cared about skincare, but in a way that was very frustrating because I didn’t always have good skin,” she says. “I’ve learned some of the secrets and I’ve also found some of the products that work for me - because everybody is different. You’ve gotta keep trying and find what’s good for you.”

3. She Loves Her Greens

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Keys is a big fan of healthy, leafy greens, which studies show can slow brain aging. “Those who took in more leafy greens in their diet – about one and a half portions a day versus those who had less than a half portion a day – had a slower decline in memory as they aged,” says Cleveland Clinic’s James Leverenz, MD. “I like to say, ‘what’s good for your heart is good for your brain’. We know that vegetables and vegetarian-type diets are good for your heart and are likely good for your brain.”

4. She Follows the 5-Factor Diet

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Keys follows celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak’s diet and workout regimen. "With Harley's plan, the focus is not on starving yourself but on healthful living so you don't feel like you're missing out on the foods you love. Once you get started, you get addicted to looking, feeling, and living your best," she says.

5. She Loves Working Out Outside

Keys gets her exercise in the fresh air whenever she can, and enjoys hiking and running. “Exposing your skin to sunshine — actually, ultraviolet B (UVB) rays — enables the body to make vitamin D, which is why it's also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin.’ Research suggests vitamin D may have protective effects against everything from osteoporosis to cancer to depression to heart attacks and stroke,” says Harvard Health.

Alicia Keys is feeling her zodiac sign in her swimsuit. The singer shows off her incredibly fit figure in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts. “Aquarius energy,” she captioned the Instagram post, which consisted of several vacation photos in the tropics. How does the singer look forever young at 42? 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!

1. She Strength Trains

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Alicia exercises regularly, working out with celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins, whose other star clients include Kelly Rowland and Pink. Whether you decide to lift weights or do cardio, make sure to move. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

2. She Does Lots of Ab Work

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Alicia’s rock hard abs are the result of hard work. She shared her routine on YouTube in May 2020, which involves tons of ab exercises. Cat-cows, bird-dog, upward dogs, side planks, hip dips, and side crunches are all part of her routine. "The core is involved in everything," her trainer, Jenkins, says in the background.

3. She Cut These Foods Out of Her Diet

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Alicia made a few changes to her diet in 2020. “I’ve cut out dairy... and also, believe it or not, getting rid of the breads,” she told Vogue. “Let me tell you, I’m the first person… I am a ‘breadaholic’. And then obviously, the fried foods, the oil and all that in the skin is never really good.”

4. She Hydrates

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Alicia also drinks a ton of water, carrying it around in “a big-ass jug” she told Vogue. According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an adequate daily fluid intake is about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men and 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.

5. She Cycles

In a December 2022 Instagram post, Keys revealed her morning ritual: A virtual spin class. “This is how I start my morning off!! I need this! To stay focused, to be my strongest, to remind myself NOTHING can stop me!! Not even myself!! A lot of times we defeat ourselves before we even try. We think we’re not strong enough, not capable, not possible in someway. Trust me I know,” she captioned the video. “Let me tell you now!! Put that lyin’ voice in your head in its place!! You are glorious!! Anything you want you can have!! but u gotta get up and work for it!! Go get it today! I see you!!!”

6. She Skis

In a recent Instagram post, Alicia revealed that she started skiing. “Keep your head to the sky,” she captioned it. “I never thought I wanted to ski, I grew up in New York!! Who wants to go somewhere to be COLD!!!!???🥶🥶❄️❄️❄️❄️ But now that I tried it, what I love about it is… it forces you to live on YOUR edge, to overcome your fears of falling, of failing. It teaches me to lean into the direction of the fall. When I do I’m actually more stable and stronger than I ever believed I could be. I wish this for all of us this year! That we’re unafraid to fall. That we live on the edge and find out how powerful we actually are.”

7. She Embraces Her Body

Alicia is all about self-love. “I was always a thicker girl, and I had a lot of curves early. I'm born and raised in New York, and on the streets, it was always a little bit of hesitation about my curviness because that drew a bit of attention. I dressed in really baggy clothes to hide it. Then as I got older and started to even get into the music industry, I was pretty shy, but I began to explore more. I began to feel more brave and bold,” she told Elle.