Britney Spears in Bathing Suit Shares Birthday Throwback

Britney Spears is celebrating her (belated) birthday in her bathing suit! The star, who turned 40 in December, shared a video compilation of clips and snaps from the celebratory trip she took with fiancé Sam Asghari to Cabo San Lucas. “Throwback of my birthday !!! They wrote my name in the sand … such a cool day” the popstar captioned her post. Britney recently shaped up with the help of her fitness fueled partner. In an Instagram video shared by the singer in the spring, she revealed some of the ways she got into great shape. “In the past two weeks I've said that's it ... I have got to get in shape considering my boyfriend's body is hotter than hot,” she wrote. Read on to see 5 ways Britney Spears got 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. She Started Running

If you want a body like Britney, lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement. “I run a lot,” Britney reveals in her post. Harvard Health maintains that a 155 pound person running at 10 MPH can burn a whopping 562 calories in 30 minutes. And, per science, it can help you build muscle, lower your risk of heart disease, improve your sleep, and may promote longevity.

2. She Started to Eat “Clean”

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Per Britney she tries to “eat clean” and be “mindful” with her food. What is clean eating, exactly? It basically refers to eating fresh, unprocessed, and wholesome foods. The Mediterranean Diet, consistently ranked the best diet in the world, is a good example of a clean diet.

3. She Cheats

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Britney allows herself to indulge on occasion, “like last night when I ate a container of peanuts,” she wrote in her most. Per science, a weekly "cheat meal" isn’t a bad idea, and can even 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 reported that dieters who took a two-week break from their low-calorie meal plan were more successful in terms of weight loss than those who dieted consistently.

4. She Focuses on Strength

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

5. She Boxes

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

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.

Britney Spears and her fiancé, Sam Asghari, just went on vacation to celebrate Asghari’s birthday, and they're inviting you to come along (virtually). Spears has been posting several photos and videos on Instagram of their vacation as a keepsake. Yesterday, she just posted a highlight video of their trip, which features incredible scenery, their adorable new puppy, and Spears in different bathing suits. She captioned the video, “Our amazing time here!” How does she 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 Dances

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Spears is well-known for her dance moves. Whether she is performing on stage or in her music videos, or just dancing at home, it is a big part of Spears’ life, and one of the ways she stays in shape. Spears is known for posting a lot of at-home dance videos on Instagram, her most recent one being this video in her studio. She captioned the post, “Last night … I let go for the first time in a very long time !!!! I sweat my ass off !!! Good to share … good to improve yourself … good to push yourself !!! Get your fucking hands up !!!!!”

2. She Practices Portion Control

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Spears has been tight-lipped in the past when it comes to her diet. However, she recently revealed one of her secrets on Instagram. Spears revealed that she is a fan of using 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 Spends Time Outside

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Spears likes to spend time outside and get some fresh air. Spears shared a funny video to her Instagram of her and her fiance going for a hike, 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.” She also likes to spend time at the beach, and posted a series of stunning photos of herself lounging in the water.

4. She Repeats Her Exercises

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When it comes to working out and hitting the gym, Spears said on Instagram that she’s all about repetition. The singer said that she has a few favorite exercises that she sticks with when she works out. While she admits that this can be a bit boring, she still sticks with her routine. “The key to my workout is repetition, but that gets boring so I have a booklet I’ve made with all my favorite exercises.”

5. She Practices Yoga

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One of Spears’ favorite ways to stay in shape is by practicing yoga. She has an Instagram story highlight on her page dedicated to yoga and featuring herself in different poses. She also has an Instagram story highlight of photos of herself in upside-down poses. Yoga has a lot of benefits for both your body and your mind. According to Hopkins Medicine, “Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength. Yoga is as good as basic stretching for easing pain and improving mobility in people with lower back pain.”

Britney Spears will turn 40 this December. And she’s “not ready to shop at old lady stores” yet, she posted on Instagram yesterday, opposite a video of her wearing two different bikinis. The mother of two has obviously been in the headlines lately, as a legal battle of her conservatorship plays out. In the meantime, she’s looking as fit as ever. How does she stay so finely in shape? Read on to see 5 ways Spears looks and feels her best 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’s Got a Good Attitude About Aging

In her Insgtagram video, Spears wears a blue and white bikini and, when the camera pans up quickly and pans back down, is then wearing a red one. “My favorite new baby blue bathing suit I wore in Maui is from @Target … girls, you gotta go there cause their suits are bomb !!!! Psss I’m going to be 40 this year and as Debbie says in This Is 40 … I’m not ready to shop at old lady stores !!!”

2. She Likes Working Out Outside

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Spears’ home gym burned down. “Unfortunately now I have only two pieces of equipment left lol and a one-sided mirror gym!!!!! But it could be much worse so I’m grateful,” she shared on Instagram. “Pssss I like working out better outside anyways.”

“Exercise and physical activity can be enjoyable,” says the Mayo Clinic. “They give you a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy. Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting. So take a dance class, hit the hiking trails or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. Bored? Try something new, or do something with friends or family.”

3. She Tries Portion Control

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“No … I didn’t follow through with the ice cream diet,” she wrote once. “I chose portion control which is very hard when it comes to Doritos [closed-eyes and laughing emojis] !!!!! On a positive note … my body does feel way better now [flexing emoji] !!!!”

“Size matters,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Research has shown that people consistently eat more food when offered larger portions. So portion control is important when you're trying to lose weight and keep it off. A portion is the amount of food you put on your plate, while a serving is an exact amount of food. To get a better handle on what you're eating, you could carry around measuring cups. Or you could use everyday objects as reminders of appropriate serving sizes, which is what the Mayo Clinic Diet recommends. Many foods match up to everyday objects. For example, a medium pepper is about the size of a baseball and equals one vegetable serving. While not all foods match visual cues, this method can help you become better at gauging serving sizes and practicing portion control.”

4. She Loves to Dance—in New Sneakers Especially

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Britney recently posted a video of her dancing in new shoes. “So what do you guys do to keep your dreams alive ????” she asked. “Just curious cause at this point I'm not sure it's a good idea to listen to advice from some people. Yesterday I realized all my tennis shoes were gone ... I like them because I dance three hours most days and my feet hurt so I put tennis shoes on so my feet feel nice ... well all of mine are old so I ordered four new pairs and they came in five weeks ago but they were all too big so I've been without them for a long time !!!! So when I woke up yesterday and remembered I had none I pulled a Carrie Bradshaw and ordered a bunch of new shoes online !!!! My assistants HUMBLING APPROACH why don’t you just see what you can find in your closet DID NOT WORK ANYMORE ... I chose to BLOW and guess what ... my feet are soaring these days ... I'm not gonna stop buying tennis shoes and heels ever.”

“In general, experts recommend replacing your sneakers every 300 to 500 miles (that's helpful if you use an app to track your runs) or every six to eight months, whichever comes first,” according to HuffPo.

5. Anxious? Try Using Animals to Soothe You

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“Geeze I've never seen a pig like this before !!!!” Spears posted about a big grey pig. “I've never shared this because it's embarrassing as I'm supposed to be a fearless performer ... but I also used to spend time with horses doing equine therapy a few days a week to ease my social anxiety ... I find spending time with animals like this peaceful pig to be very therapeutic !!!! I do think it helps when I hear about other people who experience the same thing ... it makes me feel like I'm not alone !!!!” Good advice. A million pandemic puppies (and their owners) might agree.