Ashley Roberts in Bathing Suit Says "Countdown 2 Hols Begins"

Ashley Roberts is showing off her fit-at-40 figure in a swimsuit! The Pussycat Dolls alum looks pretty in pink in her latest social media post, rocking a carnation colored bathing suit to perfection. “Countdown 2 hols begins,” she captioned the Instagram snap. (Hols is an abbreviation for holidays, in case you didn’t know!) How does the singer and dancer keep herself in tip-top shape? Read on to see 7 ways Ashley Roberts 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 Lifts Weights

Ashley revealed to Coach magazine that weight lifting is her go-to workout. “Lifting gets my heart rate up and makes me look amazing, but more importantly it makes me feel strong. Scrap that, I don’t just feel strong – I am strong, and I think it’s important for women to feel that way. The only thing I don’t like about it are the callused hands. They suck. I went back to LA recently and didn’t do any weight training for a while and it was the first time in ages that I didn’t have hands that looked like I’d been working in construction,” she said.

2. She Mixes in Lots of Other Workouts

Ashley also sweats via a variety of other ways. “I love spin, I love yoga, I love boxing, weight training, dancing. And oh my god I'm obsessed right now with this class at the XR; it’s the best cardio and the music! They have the best playlist and if you close your eyes, it's like you’re in Mykonos or something,” she told Express UK.

3. She Eats (Mostly) Vegan

Ashley keeps animal products to a minimum. “I’m pretty much a vegan now, but I don’t think having to eat that informed my decision – not consciously at least. I try to have a good diet,” she told Coach. “Every now and then I’ll have a treat, but I love most healthy foods so it’s not as if I’m depriving myself. My trainer sometimes worries I’m not getting enough protein, but I have vegan protein smoothies to make up for the lack of meat and fish.”

4. This Is Her Go-To Green Smoothie

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Ashley drinks this green smoothie almost every morning. “Most mornings I blend up a bunch of organic greens, such as kale and spinach, add some raw fruit such as banana, avocado and blueberries, then finish it off with some almond milk and maybe some agave if my sweet tooth needs satisfying. Finally, I add some vegan protein powder to ensure I hit my quota for the day. Try it. Even if you’re not vegan I guarantee you’ll love it,” she told Coach.

5. She Works Out for Physical AND Mental Health

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Ashley doesn’t workout only to look good. “For me, I enjoy working out for my physical health but to be honest it’s more for my mental health, it just makes me feel better and it gets the endorphins going,” she told Express.

6. She Walks

Ashley makes sure to get her heartrate up, even on days she isn’t in the gym. “Even if there is a day where I am not working out hard, I try to get outside and just go for a walk and be in nature. It is a part of my life and I enjoy it and it makes me feel good,” she told Express.

7. She Prioritizes Hydration

Ashley maintains that one “overlooked” secret for health is hydration. “Coming from the desert, we have to drink water to stay hydrated. It is so overlooked in a sense but drinking lots of water is really good to stay hydrated, to stay flushed, and to stay healthy. Drink the H2O kids!” she told Express.