Gabrielle Union in Bathing Suit Lounges on Golf Course

Gabrielle Union is considered one of the most gorgeous women in Hollywood. She still looks the same way she did 21 years ago, when she starred in Bring It On. And she isn’t afraid to show off her figure, as evidenced by her most recent Instagram story. Union is enjoying time outside, and posted photos of herself in a green bikini relaxing on a chair, and on the golf course. Read on to see 6 ways Gabrielle Union 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 Her Family

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Union has posted a lot of her workouts on her Instagram, whether it’s uploading a reel or adding to her “Workouts” highlight. She sometimes has partners with her. Union will often show herself working out with her husband, NBA legend Dwayne Wade, and even her daughter, Kaavia, like in this reel.

2. She Weight Trains

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Union uploads a lot of her workouts to a highlight on her Instagram page. In the highlight, she is often seen using weights to workout. Union is seen doing squats with a kettlebell and a hand weight, and lifting hand weights.

3. She’s Conscious Of Her Health

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Union tells Women’s Health that her family has a history of health problems, and that this motivates her to stay active and healthy. "I have a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, and I know that can lead to an early death. I want to be a vital and energetic part of my family for a long time, not to be big mama in a rocking chair in the TV room, or huffing and puffing just going up stairs. I work out not because I get off on it, but because I want to live!"

4. She Loves Pilates

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Union tells Women’s Health that her busy schedule means that she has to workout in the mornings, which can be difficult as she’s not a morning person. However, she says that doing Pilates helps her wake up and focus. “The great thing about Pilates is that I can take out my annoyance from waking up early on the machines instead of human beings. It's for the greater good. My body responds to it, and I'm also more clear.”

5. She Gets Outside

Union is a big fan of going outside and getting enough Vitamin D. "I need vitamin D on my face,” she says 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 sit outside my trailer so I'm not trapped inside.” Union will often post photos of herself enjoying the fresh air on Instagram.

6. She Doesn’t Deprive Herself

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When it comes to her diet, Union says that she does eat healthy, and she also doesn’t deny herself the occasional indulgence. "If I want cupcakes, cookies, or a short stack, I don't deny myself, and I certainly don't deny myself bacon," she says to Fitness Magazine.

Gabrielle Union, star of the Disney+ hit Cheaper By the Dozen and Apple TV+’s Truth Be Told, in a bathing suit just shared a special selfie for the 4th of July weekend. She wore a brown swimsuit in front of a mirror, with her husband Dwyane Wade in the background, his hands on his ballcap. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gabrielle Union 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 Meditates

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“New research is finding meditation useful for a variety of health problems—including easing chronic pain… reducing gastrointestinal symptoms… and lowering blood pressure and stress to protect the heart!” says Harvard Health. “With regular practice, meditation can also help you gain a deeper awareness of your inner self. There is even some evidence that meditation changes your brain—enlarging areas of brain tissue that help us think and learn… while decreasing areas that cause us stress and anxiety.”

2. She Does Pilates

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Gabrielle Union attends American Express Presents CARBONE Beach at Carbone on May 06, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Carbone Beach)

"The great thing about Pilates is that I can take out my annoyance from waking up early on the machines instead of human beings," she told Women’s Health. "It's for the greater good. My body responds to it, and I'm also more clear."

3. She Does Cardio

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 03: Gabrielle Union is seen in the Upper East Side on May 03, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

"I like to mix it up so I don’t get anxiety staring at the treadmill," she said to Women’s Health. "Cardio could be jumping jacks, running up my driveway, side shuffles like I used to do in basketball, an elliptical, treadmill, or sled pushes." “Rather than stretching before you exercise, do a dynamic warmup instead, such as running in place, jumping jacks or leg lifts,” says the Mayo Clinic. “Things where you’re engaging the muscles, but you’re moving them. And you’re getting them warm gradually as you progress into your workout,” says Dr. Chad Asplund, a Mayo Clinic sports medicine physician.

4. She Has Anxiety and Says “I See You”

MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 19: Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade attend Prada Spring/Summer 2023 Menswear Fashion Show on June 19, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for Prada)

Gabrielle once wrote: “As a rape survivor, I have battled PTSD for 30 years. Living with anxiety and panic attacks all these years has never been easy. There’s times the anxiety is so bad it shrinks my life. Leaving the house or making a left hand turn at an uncontrolled light can fill me with terror. Anxiety can turn my anticipation about a party or fun event I’ve been excited about attending (Met Ball) into pure agony. When we tell y’all what we are experiencing, please believe us the 1st time we mention it. No, it’s not like being nervous and everyone experiences and deals with anxiety differently, and that’s OK. I don’t need you to try to ‘fix’ me. I share this as I hope everyone living with anxiety knows they aren’t alone or ‘being extra.’ I see you, I FEEL you and there is so much love for you. Always. Love and light good people. Be good to each other out there 🖤”

5. She Urges Kids to Get Their Vaccines

MILAN, ITALY - JUNE 18: Gabrielle Union is seen during Milan Fashion Week S/S 2023 on June 18, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Robino Salvatore/GC Images)

“We want to make sure that you and your family and your loved ones are as safe as possible. And it starts with step one, reach out to your doctor. If you don't have a doctor, reach out to your local health department to find out if, uh, your child has missed any immunizations, any of those doctor recommended vaccines. So you are good to go come school time, and you're safe as you guys are moving around,” she said. “As the world is opening back up, we don't want those diseases that have been prevented by vaccines to make their way back.”

Gabrielle Union wears a bathing suit like no one can. “Honey, It’s June 💋🖤,” she captioned some new photos of herself in a cream colored number with a matching hat. “Lookin like you abt to sing ‘I bet ya think this song is abt you,’” commented singer Shamari. “Loool kaav,” said Sessilee Lopez-Holmes. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gabrielle Union 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 Meditates

“Meditation gives me the confidence and strength to put myself first,” Union-Wade said. “Sometimes you forget that it takes strength to center yourself, that’s not being selfish that’s being strong. Because you cannot be strong for everyone else and be of service to everyone else when you have literally left nothing for yourself. So, be strong for yourself, advocate for yourself to center yourself. Because without that, it's hard to be superwoman,” she said, according to Forbes.

2. She Does Juice Cleanses

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: Gabrielle Union attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Apple's "They Call Me Magic" at Regency Village Theatre on April 14, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic)

“The juice cleanse by Squeezed is a Black-owned company and I’m obsessed with their juices,” she told Forbes. “There are juices that invigorate you, there are juices that revitalize you. It’s a juice for all occasions and I’ve found them to be wonderful to work with and I provided a little gift card for Squeezed.” "Studies have shown that fruit and vegetable juices can boost levels of important vitamins and antioxidants, including folate, vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene," says Amanda Beaver, wellness dietitian at Houston Methodist. Just enjoy it in moderation.

3. She Loves Being Outdoors

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: (Exclusive Coverage) Gabrielle Union arrives at The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/MG22/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue )

"Give me a trail, a park, a walk down the street with the dogs, a breeze, rain," she said. "I'll go hike. I'll get a lawn chair and sit outside my trailer so I'm not trapped inside." “Getting a mental break from work or a stressful situation like managing your life during a pandemic and going outside is important. It allows you to take a breath, relax, and reset with a better frame of mind,” says Dr. Christine Ashour, Family Medicine and Primary Care, White Plains Hospital Physician Associates, to Health Matters. “It doesn’t matter if you’re at a park, in the words, or in your back yard, being in nature can have a calming effect and improve your mental and physical health, especially when its combined with exercise.”

4. She Works Out Early

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade attend "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," the 2022 Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Said Gabrielle of a photo with her and her husband, NBA star Dwyane Wade, at the gym: “Grind together, shine together. Just gettin started over here #MCM @dwyanewade 💪🏾👫🏾 📸 @cassyathenaphoto @heartandhustlegym @traineratlarge”

5. She Promotes Self-Esteem

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Gabrielle Union poses backstage at the Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2022 at Barker Hangar on April 09, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

Gabrielle and her daughter Zaya teamed up to empower women not to take social media shaming seriously. “If a post tells you, you’re not pretty enough, unfollow. If someone says natural hair is ugly, mute. If you see anything that makes you feel like you’re not beautiful, simply remove it from your feed,” they said. “I won’t follow anyone into thinking I’m not beautiful,” Zaya noted. “We don’t want you to either.”

Gabrielle Union knows how to do TV night right. “Mentally I'm here. Physically my” behind “is still in my pj's on the couch binge watching @queensabc smashing Kaav's @bitsys,” she captioned a photo of herself in a bathing suit and coverup. She was referencing the ABC series Queens and Bitsy’s, her food brand. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gabrielle Union 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 Worked With A Nutritionist

While attempting to go through IVF, Union revealed that the procedures really took a toll on her body. "My face looked like the surface of the moon, small chunks of hair were falling out," she told Women's Health. "At 9 a.m. I had a flat stomach. By noon I looked like I was five months pregnant." Union then decided to work with nutritionist, Alisa Vitti, to help her out. "She said, 'Cut out gluten, dairy, alcohol, and caffeine and see if the swelling alleviates and it helps with your skin and hair,'" says Union.

2. She Works Out In The Mornings

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Union told Women’s Health that she likes to do her workouts first thing in the morning. “You know how you swing your legs off to the side of the bed?” she said. “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?’”

3. She Listens To Inspirational Podcasts

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One of the ways Union stays inspired is by listening to podcasts. She tells Women’s Health that one of her favorites is Affirmation Pod by Josie Ong. “I’ll listen to these while I’m brushing my teeth or getting a facial,” Union says. “She always drops some nuggets.”

4. She Gets Outside

Union is a big fan of going outside, and she posts a lot of photos of herself enjoying the great outdoors on Instagram. “I need sun. I need vitamin D on my face,” she told 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.”

5. She Strength Trains

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Union is a big fan of strength training and lifting weights. She has posted videos of herself using weights and doing strength exercises on Instagram.

Gabrielle Union, star of Cheaper by the Dozen and author of You Got Anything Stronger?, eats right and exercises, and loves to confidently show off the impressive results. In Union’s most recent Instagram post, she posted three new bathing suit photos. She wore a strapless pale yellow number, looking gorgeous. Union tagged her location as “Magic City” and is likely referring to Miami. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Gabrielle Union 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 Spends Time Outside

Union revealed some of her health and wellness secrets in an interview with Women’s Health. She says that she loves to go outside each day. “I need sun,” she says. “I need vitamin D on my face. 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.”

2. She Does Things With Her Kids

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Union says to Women’s Health that she loves to do activities with her kids.“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!”

3. She Worked With A Nutritionist

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When Union attempted to go through the process of IVF, she ended up gaining a lot of weight, and not feeling well. She tells Women’s Health that she decided to work with a nutritionist to help her out. Union said that her nutritionist advised her to cut out things in her diet, and that she saw results. “She said, ‘Cut out gluten, dairy, alcohol, and caffeine and see if the swelling alleviates and it helps with your skin and hair,’” Union said.

4. She Wants To Create Opportunities

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In addition to being a successful actress, Union also wants to give back to her community. Union has her own production company, and she wants to help other creators start their careers. “Creating opportunities, especially for creatives of color, to start careers, advance, get paid—it’s the best,” she said to Women’s Health.

5. She Practices Meditation

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Union has a busy schedule, but she always makes time for herself. She tells Forbes that one thing she likes to do is practice meditation. “Meditation gives me the confidence and strength to put myself first,” Union said. “Sometimes you forget that it takes strength to center yourself, that’s not being selfish that’s being strong. Because you cannot be strong for everyone else and be of service to everyone else when you have literally left nothing for yourself. So, be strong for yourself, advocate for yourself to center yourself. Because without that, it's hard to be superwoman.”