Disha Patani in Bathing Suit Has Abs "On Fire"

Disha Patani is flaunting her enviable abs. The Bollywood star treated her 49 million Instagram followers to a glimpse of her incredibly fit figure on Thursday, rocking a swimsuit top with a mini skirt as she took a mirror selfie in her bathroom. Her chiseled abs were the star of the show. "🔥🔥🔥," commented choreographer Shaira Ahmed Khan. "😍🙌hottttie doll!," commented interior designer Sussanne Khan. How does the 29-year-old maintain her fantastic physique? Read on to see 6 of Disha Patani’s top tips for staying 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. Make Exercise a Daily Duty

If you want a body like Disha’s you are going to have to work for it, every single day. “I work out everyday and my routine usually involves cardio in the mornings, like dancing, kick boxing or gymnastics, and weight training in the evenings,” she revealed to Vogue India. “The key is to do enough and to do it often enough. Harvard Health suggests “at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise or 15 minutes of intense exercise a day,” to maintain health.

2. Hydrate

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Disha prioritizes hydration, explaining to Vogue that her water bottle “is the most important part of any workout.” Harvard Health agrees. “The daily four-to-six cup rule is for generally healthy people,” they maintain. However, there is such a thing as too much hydration. “It's possible to take in too much water if you have certain health conditions, such as thyroid disease or kidney, liver, or heart problems; or if you're taking medications that make you retain water, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opiate pain medications, and some antidepressants,” they add.

3. Lift Weights

Disha prioritizes weight lifting over cardio. The biggest misconception “is that women working out involves cardio, not weight training,” she told Vogue. “But we all work out and do heavy weights; I come across so many girls in the gym training really hard. At the end of the day, it isn't about the gender, but about working on your body and becoming your fittest self.”

4. Fuel Up with Protein and Carbs

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Disha eats a healthy and balanced diet, fueling herself up for her workouts. She “supplements” her exercise regimen with a “protein-carbs” diet, she explained to Vogue. “I have fallen into this bad habit where I don't eat anything in the mornings before working out, because I feel very full while exercising if I do. But, it is definitely advisable to cram in a small meal before a work out, consisting of some protein, like eggs. After exercising, it is good to add protein again, either through chicken, eggs or paneer.”

5. Do Cheat

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Disha is one of the many stars who swear by cheat days. “I absolutely love them; in fact, I wait for cheat days the whole week. Depending on the diet I am following and my shoot schedule, I sit down once a week and eat everything I can fit into my stomach,” she confessed to Vogue.

6. She Kickboxes

Disha is a fan of fighting her way to a hot body via kickboxing. She recently shared an Instagram video showing off her kick-butt skills, and her followers were impressed to say the least.Traditional boxing is also beneficial for your health. “There's no proof that fitness boxing is superior to any other types of exercise, but it does have many health benefits. One is strength,” says Harvard Health. "You're swinging your arms, moving the muscles of your arms and shoulders, increasing your upper-body strength. And when you're in the boxer crouch with a wide stance, with your knees slightly bent, you're strengthening your core muscles, back, and legs," says physical therapist Linda Arslanian, director of rehabilitation services at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's hospital.