Gabrielle Union-Wade Shares Bikini Snap From Italy

Gabrielle Union-Wade calls herself a “Lover of fun, hope haver & believer of miracles” and she proves it on Instagram; she and husband, basketballer Dwyane Wade, are on their #WadeWorldTour2021, an epic vacation that they’re chronicling. One highlight—besides the giant flamingo floats, big boats and the beautiful vistas of Positano—has been how fit Union looks. This weekend she posted a photo of herself in a bikini looking awesome. 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 Bikini Photos!

1. She Works Out With Her Husband

Gabrielle doesn’t just vacation with her husband; they work out together, too. “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,'" she told Women’s Health.

2. She Works Out Because She Wants to Live!

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"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!" she told Women's Health.

3. She Does Pilates

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"I'm not a morning person, but I have to work out early because of my schedule. 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," she said.

4. Give Yourself a Break to Sleep

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"When you're just trapped in the house, for us, it's been key to have a routine," she told Popsugar, "and we didn't have one because we would all be, like, a slave to our phones and our laptops and iPads. So just giving yourself a break to sleep. It shouldn't sound like a radical act, but it is, and it's been a massive game changer for us."

5. She Meditates

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"Meditation gives me the confidence and strength to put myself first,” Union-Wade said, according to Forbes. “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.”

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 is still cruising into the final weeks of summer. The 48-year-old actress continued showing off her European vacation on the Riviera with friends -- as well as her super fit bikini body -- on Tuesday, sharing a loved up clip of herself and husband Dwyane Wade. How does she keep her curves toned? 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 Bikini Photos!

1. Her Diet Is Super Healthy

Gabrielle makes sure she eats right. “No gluten, no dairy. Except when I eat gluten and dairy," she captioned a recent image on Instagram. While she eats healthy most of the time, she previously revealed to WH that she occasionally indulges in “eating what the hell I want and not thinking about it.”

2. She Trains with Her Family

Gabrielle’s family doubles as her workout buddies. “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!” she told Women’s Health. “Grind together, shine together,” she captioned an a recent pic sweating with her hubby.

3. She Does Strength Training and Pilates

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Gabrielle revealed to WH that her workouts usually consist of 15 to 20 minutes of cardio plus 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,” explains the Mayo Clinic about the benefits.

4. She Gets Her Workouts Done First Thing in the AM

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Gabrielle makes sure to get her work outs in before anything else. “You know how you swing your legs off to the side of the bed? 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?” Instead, she drinks a coffee and hits the gym. “I don’t leave people hanging.”

5. She Drinks A LOT of Water

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Gabrielle revealed to Elle that she has been chugging a gallon of water a day 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 said. She consumes half her water by noon, “casually” drinking the other half until 6:00 pm. She also revealed that she drinks “a good 32 ounces” during her workouts. “Just try and do as much as you can early,” she suggests.