Gabrielle Union in Bathing Suit Has "Sunday Funday"

Gabrielle Union ended the weekend on a high note! The actress enjoyed “Sunday Funday” out by the pool, flaunting her fabulously fit figure in a blue swimsuit. “WERK HENNY!!!” commented Taraji P. Henson, adding some fire emojis, while Choe Bailey stated the obvious, “Gorgeous.” How does the 49-year-old keep herself in such great physical form? Read on to see 6 ways Gabrielle Union-Wade 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Eats Healthy

Gabrielle eats healthy, for the most part. “No gluten, no dairy. Except when I eat gluten and dairy," she jokingly captioned a recent image on Instagram. She previously told Women's Health that she occasionally indulges in “eating what... I want and not thinking about it.” "A gluten-free diet is essential for managing signs and symptoms of celiac disease and other medical conditions associated with gluten," says the Mayo Clinic. "A gluten-free diet is also popular among people who haven't been diagnosed with a gluten-related medical condition. The claimed benefits of the diet are improved health, weight loss and increased energy, but more research is needed."

2. She Abides by the Workout Buddy System

The family that trains together, stays together. You can often find the Union-Wade crew working out together. “Training together, struggling, failing, trying to get better—it’s been a cool thing that doesn’t feel like, ‘Let’s go talk about our feelings.’ It’s like, I’m a cool mom!” Gabrielle told Women’s Health. “Grind together, shine together,” she captioned an image of herself working out with her husband, NBA star Dwyane Wade.

3. Her Workouts Are Short But Efficient

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Gabrielle detailed her daily workout to Women’s Health. She starts with 15 to 20 minutes of cardio then moves on to strength training and Pilates. “A Pilates routine generally includes exercises that promote core strength and stability, muscle control, and endurance, including exercises that stress proper posture and movement patterns and balanced flexibility and strength. It can also be helpful in training for sports or in physical rehabilitation,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Is a Morning (Workout) Person

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Gabrielle likes to get her workout in first thing in the AM. “You know how you swing your legs off to the side of the bed?” she asks. “That’s when you really think about life’s decisions: How much would it cost if I cancel? What does traffic look like? Should I go back to sleep?” So, she drinks a coffee and hits the gym. “I don’t leave people hanging.”

5. Her Lifestyle Is Active

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When she isn’t working or in the gym, Gabrielle heads outside for some activity. “I need sun. I need vitamin D on my face," she explained to Women’s Health. "Give me a trail, a park, a walk down the street with the dogs, a breeze, rain. I’ll go hike. I’ll get a lawn chair and sit outside my trailer so I’m not trapped inside.”

6. She Hydrates

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According to Gabrielle, she drinks a gallon of water per day and has been doing so since her mid-thirties. “It's made a tremendous difference with my hair, skin, and nails. Everyone is always like, 'What did you do differently than everyone else? Why are you aging so slow?' It's something that everyone has access to and it not only helps with your beauty, it also helps with your fitness and digestion,” she told Elle. She added that she downs half her water by noon, “casually” drinking the other half until 6:00 pm. And, during her workouts “a good 32 ounces” helps keep her fueled up. “Just try and do as much as you can early,” she suggests.