Gabrielle Union in Bathing Suit Says "Honey, It's June"

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.”

Actress Gabrielle Union decided to give us all a little motivation for Monday. Union posted a new photo on Instagram with the caption “Runnin’ into this week like… Let’s get it!” The photo shows Union running on the beach in a yellow and white strapless bathing suit, showing off her incredible body that hasn’t changed all that much since the beginning of her career. 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 Gets Her Beauty Sleep

Union has been praised for not aging and looking the exact same since starring in Bring It On 21 years ago. Union’s secret? She takes the term “beauty sleep” literally. “My best anti-aging tip is the ability to say no, no, and hell, no,” she said to Women’s Health magazine. “We run ourselves ragged saying yes to every freaking thing, whether it’s to our family, spouses, or careers. I sleep eight hours a day and don’t let myself stress out. A lot of people call it selfish, but I don’t have any wrinkles.”

2. She Does Activities With Her Kids

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Union has three step-sons and one daughter, and she likes to do activities with them. “We have a basketball court at our house, so we have shooting contests and a game of 21,” she tells UsWeekly. “And the boys were into those hoverboard scooter things, so I jog alongside them with the dogs.”

3. She Isn’t Afraid To Treat Herself

Union tells UsWeekly that she eats a pretty healthy diet filled with lean protein and vegetables. However, Union also says that she treats herself once in a while, and tries to stay away from extreme dieting. She says, “What good is it to be emaciated if your stomach’s always growling? That sucks. Have a burger!”

4. She Subs Most Drinks With Water

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Union makes sure to stay hydrated and drinks a lot of water each day. She also has methods to make sure she’s drinking a lot of water. “It’s just important to get the water in,” Union told Fitness. "If you can replace sugary drinks or coffee with water you’re still ahead of the game.”

5. She Uses A Heart Monitor

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Union tells Us Weekly that whenever works out, especially when she’s doing cardio, she uses a heart monitor to track her heart rate. She says this helps her know when she's more likely to burn fat, and if anything’s going on. “Keep your heart rate in your fat-burning zone,” she advises. “For me, it’s between 120 to 160.”

Actress Gabrielle Union is spending the holidays at the beach with her husband, NBA legend Dwayne Wade, and their kids. Union has been posting several stunning photos of herself at the beach, including her most recent Instagram story. In the photo, Union posed on the shore in a bright pink bathing suit, showing off her body in a V i X PaulaHermanny Brasil swimsuit. 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 Plays Basketball With Her Family

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Turns out, Dwayne Wade isn’t the only baller in the family. Union tells Us Weekly that she loves to play basketball with her family. “We have a basketball court at our house, so we have shooting contests and a game of 21,” she says.

2. She Doesn’t Drink Sugary Drinks

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Union says to Us Weekly that she cut out a lot of beverages in her diet. “Eliminating all sugary drinks,” she revealed. “Sodas, those coffee drinks. Those coffee drinks are pretty much what you're supposed to eat all day in one Frappuccino.”

3. She Drinks A Lot Of Water

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Union tells Us Weekly that she substitutes all those sugar filled drinks with water. “I do a gallon of water a day,” she says. “It keeps things moving, and it’s really, really helpful.”

4. She Believes In Balance

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Union doesn’t like to deprive herself of her favorite foods and believes in a balanced diet. “Just balance,” she says to Us Weekly. “You can’t do it every meal, don’t deprive yourself. If you want the donut, have the donut.”

5. She Eats The Rainbow

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Union tells Us Weekly that she makes sure that her plates are always colorful. “I try to make it like a rainbow,” she says. “Sweet potatoes or yams, or yellow peppers, just to try to make your plate as colorful as possible.”

Gabrielle Union is a 49-year-old mom but is determined to let everyone know that doesn't mean she can't be fit and fabulous. Her social media account is full of swimsuit photos and videos. She just shared a new video this week. In it, she walked out of the pool wearing a gray-blue bathing suit. Union captioned the video, “Stiffler’s Mom, Kaav’s Mom, who knows the difference,” referencing the sultry mom in American Pie (actually spelled Stifler's Mom). 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 Protects Her Skin From The Sun

Union has amazons skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She revealed some of her skincare secrets to Essence. She says that a big secret of hers is protecting her skin from the sun. “A lot of women of color do not think that we are at risk. We believe that our melanin is built-in protection and we are good to go from birth. That’s not the case. Our moles can change shape and be cancerous as well. We have to stay on top of our sun protection. We burn as well. Everyone says, ‘Black people don’t burn,’ but yes, we burn as well, so do Latinas, Asians and everyone else. No one is exempt from sun damage. If I have to be worried about it, everyone needs to be worried about it.”

2. She Uses Different Products

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Union’s skincare routine involves a lot of different products. She revealed some of her favorites to Essence. “I have all of my cleansers in my shower but it really depends on what I feel like using that day. If I want an extra boost, I use the Neutrogena Oil Free Pink Grapefruit Scrub because it’s so pungent. If I wake up with a huge blemish on my face, I’ve got to attack it so I might use an acne-specific cleanser. When I take off my makeup I love the Pink Grapefruit cleanser because when I’m working, they really pack on the makeup, so I have to use a deep cleanser. I always use the Clear Poer Toner after I cleanse just to make sure I’ve removed all the makeup.”

3. She Drinks A Lot Of Water

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Union tells Essence that one of her biggest wellness secrets is drinking a lot of water. “I try to drink a gallon of water a day and it’s made a huge difference in my hair, skin and nails. I generally don’t have major skin flare-ups because I’m so hydrated. Substitute soda, juice, and any sort of sugary drink out of your diet.”

4. She Takes Baths

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Union revealed her nighttime routine to SELF. She says that she has started to take more baths as a way to wind down. “I've never taken more baths in my life than I have during this pandemic. One of the things that has just brought me a lot of joy is that Herbivore Coconut Milk Bath Soak. It's a non-negotiable.”

5. She Goes To Therapy

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Union tells SELF that she loves to go to therapy with her family. “Whether that's me, or my husband, or Zaya, or my little sister, or all of us, we carve out time for therapy every week,” Union says. “Don't miss it. In some cases like me, a couple of weeks ago, I did four hours of therapy. I was overwhelmed and I had to just say, Cancel stuff. I don't feel like I can think, my brain is mush, and I feel overwhelmed, and I need to draw a different boundary this week. And I just upped my therapy.”