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Here’s how the pop star recently got into shape.

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Britney Spears is treating her fans to a new dance video—on Instagram! The 40-year-old singer flaunted her fabulous figure on social media Thursday, rocking a yellow swimsuit as she shimmied in front of the camera. How does she keep herself so fit, aside from dancing? Read on to see 6 of Britney Spears’ top tips for getting into 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. Go Running

Britney hits the pavement to blast calories. “I run a lot,” Britney revealed in a recent Instagram post sharing a few ways she got into shape. Harvard Health supports Britney’s fitness habit, maintaining that a 155 pound person running at 10 MPH can burn a whopping 562 calories in 30 minutes. And, per research, it is also effective for building muscle, lowering your risk of heart disease, improving your sleep, and may even promote longevity.

2. Eat “Clean”

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Diet is also an important part of Britney’s stay-fit mentality. She explained in her Instagram post that she tries to “eat clean” and be “mindful” with her food. In case you are curious what clean eating entrails, it refers to eating fresh, unprocessed, and wholesome foods—for example, no white flour or sugar. The Mediterranean Diet, consistently ranked the best diet in the world, is a good example of a clean diet.

3. Enjoy Cheat Days

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Britney gives herself room to indulge, “like last night when I ate a container of peanuts,” she wrote in her post. A weekly "cheat meal" isn’t a bad idea, according to science, "as it can help boost your metabolism and ward off feelings of deprivation—improving not only your ability to lose weight, but your ability to stick to your diet plan as well. A 2017 study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that people on diets who took a two-week break from their low-calorie meal plan were more successful in losing weight than those who dieted consistently," according to our sister site Eat This, Not That!

4. Build Strength

Britney doesn’t encourage being skinny. In fact, after losing a lot of weight she revealed that she prefers to be strong. “And then it hit me ... I might look better but I felt too vulnerable in my skin being this small,” she explained in her post, adding that she “didn't like it.”

5. Try Boxing

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Britney boxes. “I started boxing so now I feel stronger too,” she admitted. Harvard Health explains that the exercise is a great way to build strength, improve balance, posture, hand-eye coordination, boost mood and endurance as well as increase alertness.

6. Do Yoga

Spears is also a fan of yoga and has shared a bunch of videos of herself striking a pose. In one of them, she even does acro yoga with her fiancé Sam Asghari.

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This weekend, the celebrities went to Turks and Caicos, worked out, wished pals Happy Birthday, and enjoyed a vacation after a hit TV show—and all in their bathing suits. How do they keep so fit while staying so busy? Read on to see all the ways Britney Spears, Rita Ora, Hailey Bieber, Sarah Hyland and more stay 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. Britney Spears

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Said Britney on Instagram: “Yellow hello 💛 !!!! So the gym in Maui 🏝 was beautiful and working out is way better in Maui especially when you can squeeze in 'Hips Don’t Lie' movements outside by the fountain ⛲️🌹💋🌹 !!!! Pssss had to do the hula dance !!!” She captioned her workout video. And another: “So I was a little too excited for my trip to Maui 🏝 !!!! I might have over done it a bit 😂🤷🏼‍♀️ …. I mean I was extremely excited to be there !!!! Here’s me at the gym 💪🏼 doing an intense workout … I’m sweating A LOT 💦 !!!! Honestly after being that sick before I have the need to survive in a different way !!!! Being present in the utmost way ✨!!!!! Pushing it just a TOUCH does wonders in my opinion…God speed … God speed.”

2. Rita Ora

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Rita Ora has been busy as a panelist on the Masked Singer UK but somehow, she had time to wish us all a "Happy Sunday" in a swimsuit, shielding the sun from her eyes while lying down on a lounge. She once revealed to Shape that she refuses to starve herself. “I used to be like, 'I'm not eating!' Eating isn't the problem, though. It's about what your body needs, and everyone's body is different,”

3. Hailey Bieber

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Hailey Bieber celebrated her friend’s birthday—in her swimsuit! The supermodel wife of Justin Bieber shared a photo honoring her friend, professional surfer Kelia Moniz, on her special day (she turned 29). Hailey does hardcore strength and weight training workouts at The Dogpound. Earlier this year the studio shared a video of one of her workouts, which included a sled pull, pull-ups, kettlebell squats, plank pikes, landmine squats, and mountain climbers.

4. Sarah Hyland

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Sarah Hyland is on Team Bride! On Saturday, the loyal friend and Modern Family star shared a 2019 photo from pal Kimberly Daugherty’s bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas—in which Hyland wears a “Team Bride” swimsuit and walks on the beach with the wedding party. Why repost? To celebrate Daugherty’s birthday. “Happy birthday to my Aquarius queen!” she captioned the black and white pic. “I love to be STRONG. (I’ll be using that word a lot) Strength is everything. Being strong has gotten me where I am. Both mentally and physically. I am not a fan of ‘being skinny,'” she wrote on Twitter.

5. Sophie Nélisse

One look at Nélisse’s Instagram, and you will notice that she loves to get outside and does a lot of outdoor exercises. One activity she likes to do is ride horses. The Yellowjackets star posted this series of photos from a trip she took to South Dakota, which featured herself and her friends riding through the wilderness, and herself posing with her horse. She adorably captioned the post, “​​His name is Trigger. We are very good friends now.”

6. Vanessa Hudgens

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Hudgens has been in the industry since she was a teenager, and she’s said that this has caused her to evolve as a person. “I feel like I’ve lived many, many lives just because I’ve been in this industry for so long,” she said in her Glamour interview. “I had big dreams and was so excited and bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.” Hudgens adds that the global pandemic has also caused her to reflect and grow as a person.

7. Ashanti

Ashanti is in Turks and Caicos, the go-to spot for celebs this winter. And she’s feeling introspective, posting photos of her pondering life on a crystal clear paddleboat on even clearer waters. “2022 definitely didn’t start out the way I thought it would… or the way I wanted it to… but everything happens for a reason… #Grateful #Still looking forward to an Amazing Historic Year.”

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Britney Spears has never been afraid to show off her fit figure on social media—and why not, she works hard for it. So it makes sense that she was peeved when the recent photos she shared didn’t look exactly right. “So people get an idea of the difference in quality of how Insta posts look versus the originals,” she captioned one before and after shot, in which the colors looked different. “My phone has it out for me!” How does Spears stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Britney Spears 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 Speaks Out

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Calling out her phone’s inconsistencies is child’s play for Britney Spears. Ever since the #FreeBritney movement took off, Spears has never been afraid to speak out about the treatment she endured from her family and from the conservatorship. She called 911 to report herself as a victim of conservatorship abuse, she testified on the stand, and has posted several revealing Instagram posts detailing her feelings.

2. She Spends Time Outside

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Spears loves to spend time outside, and does a lot of outdoor activities. She has posted several photos of herself spending time in the great outdoors. Spears loves to go hiking, go to the beach, and go horseback riding. “Get moving with these low-risk outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic:

  • Walking, running and hiking
  • Rollerblading and biking
  • Fishing and hunting
  • Golfing
  • Rock or ice climbing
  • Kayaking, canoeing, diving, boating or sailing
  • Skiing, including cross-country and downhill skiing
  • Ice skating
  • Snowboarding
  • Sledding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Fitness classes, held outside or virtually, that allow distance,” suggests the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Dances

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In addition to being a pop culture icon and a singer, Spears is known for her dance skills. She has been showing off her moves since the beginning of her career, and has tackled some difficult choreography in her live performances. Spears is also known for posting several dance videos in her kitchen on Instagram.

4. She Does Yoga

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One of Spears’ favorite ways to exercise is by practicing yoga. She even has an Instagram story highlight entitled “Yoga”, which features videos of herself doing different poses. In the first post in the highlight, Spears wrote, “Yoga every darn day!” “The goal of calming and relaxation exercises is to help change the way you perceive a situation and react to it — to help you feel more in control, more confident or secure, and to activate healing processes within the body. Give yoga a try!” says the Cleveland Clinic.

5. She Strength Trains

Spears is a fan of lifting weights and doing strength training exercises. She posted this video on Instagram of herself doing several different weight training exercises including, lifting hand weights, lifting barbells, and doing kettlebell squats. “Muscle burns more calories at rest than fat explains strength and athletic trainer Tom Iannetta, ATC, CSCS. Lots more! Ten pounds of muscle burns 50 calories at rest, whereas 10 pounds of fat burns 20 calories. This means, long after you’ve stopped working out — even while lounging by the pool or sleeping — your body is still burning over twice as many calories when you’re toned than when you’re not,” says the Cleveland Clinic.

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Britney Spears has had a big year. Not only did she get engaged to her longtime beau, Sam Asghari, but her struggles with her conservatorship and family were brought to light, and got her more support from fans. To celebrate, Spears recently posted one of her famous dancing videos on Instagram. In it, Spears wears a white crop top and black shorts, showing off her abs. Read on to see 5 ways Britney Spears 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 Dances

Spears has been known for her dancing since the beginning of her career. She became famous for posting her dancing videos on her Instagram, and also does intricate dance videos in her performances and music videos. In her most recent video, Spears wrote in the caption, “I danced all day yesterday to Beyonce! Project Rose was inspired by her!”

2. She’s A Fan of Portion Control

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Spears admits that she loves junk food, and previously said on Instagram that she wanted to try the “ice cream diet.” However, in February, Spears revealed that she uses portion control in her diet. In an Instagram post, she wrote, "I chose portion control which is very hard when it comes to Doritos 🙈🤣 !!!!! On a positive note … my body does feel way better now 💪🏼 !!!!"

3. She Eats Healthy

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Despite her love of junk food, Spears also makes sure to eat healthy. In an Instagram post from 2019, Spears revealed that she had lost weight due to eating very healthily, and eating a lot of fruits and vegetables. Spears posted a chart of what she ate, which included bananas, pears, strawberries, beets, and pomegranate. She wrote, "I have weak eyes and stress and asthma and headaches. So this chart has helped me so much with those problems .... and my weight!!! Whoop whoop."

4. She Does Isolated Movements

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Spears revealed that her workout routine involves a lot of repetition and isolated movements, and doesn’t involve a lot of cardio. “I don’t like doing too much cardio,” she says on Instagram. “My body has muscle memory, cus I use it be [sic] gymnast and I can bulk up …. so I like isolated movement. The key to my workout is repetition, but that gets boring so I have a booklet I’ve made with all my favorite exercises. I usually wear headphones …. music takes me away .”

5. She Hikes

Spears loves getting outside, specifically hiking. And she loves to hike with her fiance, Sam Asghari, especially when he carries her. Spears shared a funny video to her Instagram of her and Asghari hiking, while Asghari had her on his back. She captioned the video, “Man it’s so much fun out here !!!!! Especially when you don’t have to do ANYTHING AT ALL.”

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Britney Spears Just Shared This Message About Her Newfound Freedom

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Britney Spears has cause to celebrate. Her conservatorship that had lasted for thirteen years has finally ended, and she’s planning a wedding to her longtime beau, Sam Asghari. Spears posted a new photo series on Instagram of herself trying on her old clothes, and celebrated her conservatorship being over in the caption. She wrote, “The lime green shirt I shot two days ago and the white pink flower shirt was YESTERDAY !!!! I share cause it gives me my own perspective of time … I mean what’s the SIGNIFICANCE of wearing one top that’s 3 years old and another that’s one year old ???!!! Oh and the yellow one I have no idea!!!! When I look at my pics of me or ANYBODY the first thing I usually say is when was this ???? I hope you guys have a WONDERFUL and PEACEFUL week !!!! There’s so much to be THANKFUL for … so have a good day folks !!!!!” Read on to see 5 ways Britney Spears 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. Britney Said She'd Like to Go on Oprah

"I might as well do a hint of my thoughts on the gram before I go and set things square on @Oprah," she wrote. "I mean who knows … I do know how embarrassing is to share the fact I’ve never seen cash or wasn’t able to drive my car …. but honestly it still blows my mind every day I wake up how my family and the conservatorship were able to do what they did to me … it was demoralizing and degrading !!!! I’m not even mentioning all the bad things they did to me which they should all be in jail for … yes including my church going mother !!!! I’m used to keeping peace for the family and keeping my mouth shut … but not this time … I have NOT FORGOTTEN and I hope they can look up tonight and know EXACTLY WHAT I MEAN !!!!"

2. She Loves To Dance

Spears has been dancing since her time on The Mickey Mouse Club. Her performances and music videos have featured intense and difficult choreography. Spears has also posted a lot of dancing videos on her Instagram.

3. She Hikes With Her Fiance

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According to this Instagram post, Spears is a big fan of hiking, and she loves to do so with her fiance, Sam Asghari.

4. She Horseback Rides

Spears is a big fan of horseback riding, according to this video from her Instagram. Spears wrote in the caption, “Riding is my favorite thing to do.”

5. She Boxes

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According to this video from her Instagram, Spears is a big fan of boxing, and she likes to box with a trainer. Spears captioned the video, “OH THE PUNCH in this video! I just like the sound of it! PS… so glad we both got tested negative for COVID so my trainer could come over for a good workout session!”

6. She Does Gymnastics

Spears broke out some gymnastic moves in her famous “...Baby One More Time” video. And according to this video, Spears is still practicing her gymnastics. The video shows Spears walking on her hands while doing taps.

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Britney Spears in Bathing Suit Thinks it’s “Crazy Cool”

“This is my first high waisted bathing suit ever,” she captioned the photo of the pink and white number.

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Britney Spears spent much of this week celebrating her “free woman energy,” including posting photos of herself on Instagram in a bathing suit. “This is my first high waisted bathing suit ever,” she captioned the photo of the pink and white number. “My fiancé likes it but I’m not sure .... It’s crazy cool cause you can adjust it high or low.” (Her fiancé is trainer Sam Asghari.) How does Spears stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Britney Spears 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 Sets Intentions

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Spears recently shared a post about declaring your intentions, and focusing on your goals. She captioned the post, “My word of the week is intention … it has a lot of different meanings … what do you intend to do today ??? What is your intention by doing so … and also it’s known to heal … with that said my intention by what I’m reading now by even sending this message about this beautiful word is one thing and one thing only … to help spread the word !!!! My intention is to merely exist in hopes that others see me write … dance … cry … laugh … sing … or just speak !!!! They know I exist to be a good person …. period !!!!”

2. She Hydrates

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In the swimsuit share, Spears is seen guzzling a bottle of water. “Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water,” reports the Mayo Clinic. “So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is:

  • About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men
  • About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women.
  • These recommendations cover fluids from water, other beverages and food. About 20% of daily fluid intake usually comes from food and the rest from drinks.”

3. She Dances

Spears frequently posts videos of her dancing at home. It’s a great aerobic workout. “Aerobic exercise can reduce health risks, help maintain a healthy weight, strengthen your heart and boost your mood. If you enjoy” dancing “you're also more likely to do it regularly and experience its benefits as an aerobic exercise,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Has a Positive Attitude

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“Be happy and smile,” Spears posted recently. This kind of happy messaging can actually make you happy. “Positive thinking doesn't mean that you keep your head in the sand and ignore life's less pleasant situations. Positive thinking just means that you approach unpleasantness in a more positive and productive way. You think the best is going to happen, not the worst,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Positive thinking often starts with self-talk. Self-talk is the endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through your head. These automatic thoughts can be positive or negative. Some of your self-talk comes from logic and reason. Other self-talk may arise from misconceptions that you create because of lack of information.”

5. She Has Done Yoga in the Past

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“People who practice yoga and are mindful eaters are more in tune with their bodies. They may be more sensitive to hunger cues and feelings of fullness,” says 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. 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.”

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Salma Hayek Swears by These Habits

Here are her forever-young habits.

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Salma Hayek has been sizzling up the big screen for decades and has barely aged. She is 58 and looks decades younger. What is her secret? The star recently told Elle that “no Botox, no peels, no fillers” is involved in her ageless beauty. What is her secret to staying youthful as she closes in on 60? Here are all of her forever young habits.

Habit One: Restorative Yoga[

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Salma isn’t a fan of formal sweat sessions. “‘I don’t have time to exercise, I am working,” Salma told People. Instead, she practices restorative yoga is her exercise of choice. “I work with a woman in London who taught me how to hold my body in a way where the muscles are activated all day long,” she explained. “So even when you brush your teeth, you’re working the muscles,” she added. “She taught me to tone my muscles without clenching them. You relax them and focus on the parts that need to be used, but never with tension. If you’re aware of your body, you’d be surprised by the effect it can have.”

Habit Two: She Eats (Mostly) Plant-Based

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“I don't like to diet and I'm not good at it,” Salma dished on her website. She fills her plate with fruit, veggies, and leans meats, fish, and juice. “When I feel stressed, I turn to food for comfort,” she continued. She tries not to eat meat. “The only thing I do is that I don’t eat animals every day. I eat all kinds of meat, but I consume it sparsely,” she added to the New York Times . “I would never eat two meats in a day. Sometimes I go several days without eating meat, but then I’ll go back.”

Habit Three: Meditation

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Hayek also believes that beauty and longevity come from within. “I really believe it is. People say it’s exercising. I think it’s meditation,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “You have to find your way. For me, exercising is hard. It’s really, really difficult to have the discipline to do it. But meditation is a walk in the park, because it’s my own form of it. When I don’t for some time, guess what? Not only the face starts to drop and everything starts to drop, but my herniated disc, the problem in my neck, the problem in my hip, my ankles. I start breaking down.” She added that she practices meditation “every day.”

Habit Four: Massage

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Regular rubdowns are another one of her healthy habits. “You have to find a good person that gives a good massage,” she told Inquisitr. “I have a [massage therapist], but she lives in Japan. She only comes to London every once in a while. But when she comes, she's my secret weapon. Massage oxygenates, activates the circulation, and keeps the muscles healthy and firm. I cannot tell you, even just for the lymphatic [system], what the massage does for the face.”

Habit Five: Juice Cleanses

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Salma loves juicing and even started her own company. “After doing a juice cleanse, I'm motivated to eat healthier and not emotionally. Cleansing is like my meditation. It makes me stop, focus and think about what I'm putting into my body. I'm making a commitment to my health and hitting the reset button,” she said.

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Jane Fonda’s Longevity Diet at 87

The star has a moderate but efficient approach to eating.

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It’s almost impossible to fathom that Jane Fonda is nearing 90. The actress and fitness legend turned 87 in December but somehow looks a fraction of her age. How has she managed to slow down the aging process? According to her, it all has to do with a few simple dietary rules that she follows. Here is what you need to know about her longevity diet.

Her Secret? A Balanced Diet

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Fonda’s main secret? It’s all about moderation. "Most diets focus on weight loss on the scale, and they impose temporary and often unhealthy restrictive behavior," she said in a 2012 video for BeFiT. "Unfortunately, this scenario sets us up to fail." She cited research stating that 80% of dieters “will regain all or most of the weight that they lost within two years.” You won’t find her on a diet. “Fad diets are the ones promising unrealistic results. You should not try to lose more than two to three pounds per week, max," she said.

She Eats Breakfast

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"Every morning, commit to starting the day with a nutritious breakfast. People who do so tend to lose weight," she said in the video. "Breakfast, by the way, is the most important meal of the day, and making a good choice there will set you up for success for the rest of the day."

She Cheats, in Moderation

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Fonda also indulges on occasion. "You don't want to feel deprived," she points out in the video. "You can't sustain that over the long haul. So, if you have a piece of chocolate, it's OK—just don't eat the whole box, or maybe take a longer walk tomorrow."

She Fills Her Plate with Plants

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"I eat a fairly healthy diet. I'm not rigid," she dished to Vogue. "I have cut way back on red meat. I've cut back on fish because fish supplies are dwindling. I eat vegetables. I eat salads. I eat fresh food. I'm just careful about what I eat. I don't eat a lot of sugar, except lately I have."

When She Eats More, She Exercises More

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When Fonda indulges in "unhealthy" food, she exercises more. "I was in Italy for two and a half months making the sequel to Book Club, and ate gelato and pasta every single day while I was there," she told Vogue. "But I never gained weight. I would get up at six in the morning before the heat hit and walk for an hour, hour and a half, two hours on days when the work permitted me to do that. I walk a lot, and that helps me."

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Halle Berry’s 5 Moves for Insane Abs at 58

The star reveals her ab-busting workout.

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Do you want an ab-fab body like Halle Berry at 58? The star has shared some of the “essential core workouts” she does with her trainer, Peter Lee Thomas. In a post, she revealed that the ab moves are “the kinds of exercises I do to accelerate muscular ab growth,” she wrote. “ What I’ve learned throughout my training this past year is that a strong core supports EVERY other part of your body, and if you’re performing exercises correctly, you’re always engaging your core - now that’s a win / win! Enjoy.”

Bear Crawl Bench Up And Downs

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The first ab exercise she does is bear crawl bench up and downs. Here’s how to do it: Get down on your hands and knees, facing a couch or bench. Make sure your hands are directly under your shoulders with your knees off the floor, putting weight on your toes. Slowly lift your left hand without twisting your hips, placing it on the bench. Then do the same with your right. Return to your starting position, one hand at a time.

Lateral Hop With Bench

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The next exercise is a lateral hop with a bench. Here’s how to do it: Place your hands on a bench and stand with your legs together on one side. Jump over the bench and then jump back.

Reverse Bear Crawl Bench Up And Downs

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Her third ab exercise is a reverse bear crawl bench up and downs. Here’s how to do it: On your hands and knees face away from a couch or bench. Keep your hands under your shoulder with your knees off the floor. Keep weight in your toes. With straight arms lift your right foot onto the bench. Next, do your left.

Hanging Oblique Crunch

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Next up, a hanging oblique crunch. Here’s how to do it: Using a pullup bar, hang with both arms. Bending your knees, lift them to the left side of your body. Repeat on the other side.

Hanging Leg Lift

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The fifth exercise is a hanging leg lift. Here’s how to do it: Start by dangling from a pullup bar. Lift your legs until they are parallel to the floor. Lower into the starting position.

Hanging Windshield Wipers

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The final exercise? Hanging windshield wipers. Again, start by hanging from a pullup bar with your legs dangling. Lift your butt and legs into the air using your core. Once your back is parallel with the floor swing your legs up to the left side of your body. Using your obliques, swing them to the other side.