Emma Slater in Bathing Suit Learns "How to Surf"

Emma Slater is currently teaching Trevor Donovan how to dance on the new season of Dancing With The Stars. And Slater is also learning some things from Donovan. Slater revealed in a recent Instagram post that Donovan is teaching her how to surf. She posted a photo of the two of them on the beach. Slater wore a pink and orange patterned bathing suit. She captioned the post, “Someone taught me how to surf today! @trevordonovan thank you so much!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emma Slater 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 Works Out With Music

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In an interview on Witney Carson’s website, Slater revealed some of her workout secrets. She revealed her main secret to staying motivated to work out. “Music is the one thing I must have to work out,” she says. “Then it’s more like meditation for me rather than just working out. I couldn’t do it without music.”

2. She Does Leg Lifts In A Plank

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Slater revealed some of her favorite exercises to New Beauty. She says that she likes to combine leg and ab exercises, and highlights a favorite. “I like to do leg lifts out to the side and behind me, alternating each leg. To mix it up, you can add some push-ups in between changing sides so you can get a more complete workout. Planking is the best for a strong core!”

3. She Stays Hydrated

Slater has to stay active for her job. Naturally, she has to stay hydrated to keep this lifestyle up. Luckily, Slater tells New Beauty that this isn’t an issue for her. “I try to drink lots of water,” she says. “It’s such a key element to staying healthy and active.” Drinking water has a lot of benefits for your body. Harvard Health reports, “Water has many important jobs, such as: carrying nutrients and oxygen to your cells. Flushing bacteria from your bladder. Aiding digestion. Preventing constipation.”

4. She Walks

Slater revealed on Witney Carson’s website that she likes to do workouts that help with cardio and leg exercises. She says that walking is one of her favorite workouts for this reason. “Uphill walking and hiking I do a fair bit of.” Both of these workouts have a lot of health benefits. Harvard Health reports that walking can curb cravings. “A 15-minute walk can curb cravings for chocolate and even reduce the amount of chocolate you eat in stressful situations. And the latest research confirms that walking can reduce cravings and intake of a variety of sugary snacks.”

5. She Eats Healthy

Slater broke down her typical diet in her interview on Witney Carson’s website. She says that she makes sure to eat healthy. “I’m a salad and fish person. I will eat just a basic leafy salad with an Asian dressing. I also like raw veggies with hummus, but not celery because I hate the aftertaste! I do mostly smoothies though during the season. Almond milk, banana, kale, spirtulina, Apple and plant based protein.”