Ciara Shows Off Toned Abs in Leopard Print Bikini

Ciara is twerking! The singer and mother-of-three shared a steamy hot video to Instagram Thursday, shaking her money maker while balancing a bottle of rum on her head. “She Got Balance,” she captioned the clip. How does Ciara maintain her incredibly strong and fit figure? Read on to see 5 ways Ciara 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 Does WW

Ciara is a WW ambassador, recently revealing to InStyle that she is a fan of the program because it enables her to eat the “good food” that she likes. “And when you're able to have those meals, it just brings you joy and it's game-changing,” she said. “I think the discovery that you can enjoy all the good food that's out there is always kind of eye-opening and enlightening for people because typically you think you have to do these extreme plans, where you're basically only eating grass or you're not eating much besides celery and carrots, you know?”

2. She Hydrates

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Ciara makes sure she drinks a ton of water. “I literally drink a gallon and a half a day,” she told People. “It’s amazing how you can work out hard all day, but if you don’t eat right you won’t see the results you want to see and if you don’t drink that water you won’t get the results as fast as you want to get them.”

3. She Trains Like a Boss

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Ciara takes exercise very seriously, training with Gunnar Peterson and Decker Davis in the past and sometimes working out multiple times a day. A typical day for her could involve a weight lifting session with Peterson in the morning followed by afternoon high-intensity treadmill workouts that alternated with sprints and light jogs, and 30 to 45 minutes on the Peloton at night. “I would wake up in the morning, breastfeed, eat a small meal, go train, come back home, pump, eat a small meal, breastfeed, eat lunch, and then go train again,” she told InStyle about how she got back in shape after having a baby.

4. She Has an NFL Star Workout Buddy

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Ciara completes 90-minute workouts with Davis and her NFL star husband Russell Wilson. According to People their workouts involve cross training, Tabata, plyometrics, strength training, and cardio.

5. She Prioritizes Her Heath

Staying healthy is a daily job for Ciara. "What I learned by having that daily commitment—and it doesn’t mean that I go in the gym every day, because you need to let your body recover—but when I started to become more consistent, I realized how much better I felt, and how much easier my workouts became because it wasn’t so aggressive,” she told People. “That’s game-changing on the body and the mind. I feel like I can conquer the world on the days I work out, and it’s very rewarding.”

Singer Ciara loves to hit the beach, and she’s not letting the cold weather and the holiday season stop her. Ciara enjoyed a beach vacation this week, and posted a revealing photo on Instagram. In the photo, Ciara sat on the beach in a yellow bikini, showing off her impressive body. She captioned the photo, “TTO & ☀️ The perfect way to start the week!” Read on to see 5 ways Ciara 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

As a singer and performer, Ciara has to learn and perfect dances, and she is known for her incredible live performances. She also loves to make dance videos on TikTok, sometimes with her husband, NFL player Russell Wilson.

2. She Does A Boxing Inspired Workout

Ciara tells Shape that her trainer, Gunnar Peterson, likes to do workouts with her that are influenced by boxing, and that hit multiple parts of her body. “Gunnar puts me through an hour-long plyometric cardio circuit that always includes boxing elements. What's amazing is that you're getting three-in-one training: It's hitting your muscles; it's a cardiovascular workout; and it's a mental exercise. You have to be superfocused when you're boxing. After I've done a few rounds, I feel as if I can conquer the world."

3. She Stays Hydrated

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When Ciara wants to lose weight, or is doing an intense training regime, she makes sure to stay hydrated. “I also believe that drinking tons of water and flushing out your system is crucial for training,” she says to Shape. “It really helped me drop the weight. I tell myself that water is my medicine and that to stay well, I have to drink a gallon of it every day."

4. She Resists Temptation

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Ciara says to Shape that she makes sure to eat healthy and can resist temptations.“You know those days when you think you have to have a plate of pasta right now? When I'm trying to be good, I take a minute to ask myself, Do you really need to eat all this crazy stuff? It will still be around if you want it later.'"

5. She Doesn’t Do Any Extreme Diets

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Ciara says to InStyle that she doesn’t like any extreme diets. "I think the discovery that you can enjoy all the good food that's out there is always kind of eye-opening and enlightening for people because typically you think you have to do these extreme plans, where you're basically only eating grass or you're not eating much besides celery and carrots, you know?" She says that she’s a fan of Weight Watchers for this reason.