Doutzen Kroes in Bathing Suit is "Reconnecting"

Doutzen Kroes is focusing on her health – in her swimsuit. The supermodel shows off her beautiful body in a black bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts, enjoying a health retreat with friends. “A week of healthy eating, cold dipping in the incredible lake Altaussee, enjoying the stunning landscape, laughing with friends and reconnecting with my body thanks to @mayrlife_official and the incredible team for a holistic approach to get to know my body better and rejuvenate,” she captioned the post. “In the second slide you see a Dandelion Coffee that I drank for the first time and I love how close the taste was to a regular espresso plus all the incredible health benefits! Besides all the detoxifying properties, dandelion root helps in reducing inflammation, aiding constipation as well as having prebiotic properties that support a healthy gut.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Doutzen Kroes 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 Ballet

Doutzen’s favorite exercise class is Ballet Beautiful with Mary Helen Bowers, which she does three times a week. “It keeps everything tight. I’ve worked out with her for two years and I really like the results,” she told Vogue. “I used to always box and run, and with boxing, I would build a lot of muscle. After I had my son [Phyllon, age 3½], I started doing ballet. It makes you long and lean—it’s like the Pilates look.”

2. She Sucks in Her Stomach

"One thing that I’ve always done since I was younger is suck in my stomach,” Doutzen told Vogue about a fitness trick. “I think that gave me [ab] muscles. I don’t even think about it—like when you sit in a car, use your core to sit up straight. You can work out sitting in a car! I did leg and butt exercises during my pregnancy, but I haven’t done anything since I had my baby because I don’t want to damage my stomach muscles. It’s better to wait a while.”

3. She Starts the Day with a Healthy Drink

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“Every morning I mix an orange, grapefruit, and lemon with wheatgrass or green powder in the blender,” Doutzen revealed to Vogue. “”It’s very sour. It doesn’t taste good at all, but I do it because it’s healthy.” She added that healthy eating was instilled in her as a child. “Growing up, my mom gave me really healthy food. Everything was fresh from the garden and organic before the organic hype. I still eat mostly organic food.”

4. She Drinks Juice

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Doutzen also juices. “I love Juice Press because they have some juices that actually taste good. I like to order at night and get it in the morning, then I don’t have to press anything myself,” she said.

5. This Is What She Eats in a Day

Doutzen starts the morning with green juice, eggs, and avocado, and ends her day with fish and greens. For lunch she usually has a salad, or a salad and fries to “mix it up a little bit,” she told Byrdie. She always brings healthy snacks with her. “I always like to have mixed raw nuts with me for when I get hungry—especially when I was pregnant I was scared I wasn’t getting enough—or a banana.”