Gal Gadot Stays Slim Using These Proven Tricks

Gal Gadot, known for her triple threat talents as a singer, model, and actress born in Rosh Ha'ayin, is also a martial artist and a model. The Wonder Woman star even won the Miss Israel title in 2004. With Gal busting into the scene full throttle (little Fast and Furious pun there), it’s hard not to notice the effort she puts into her health and wellness. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see the 5 ways Gal Gadot stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. Gal Prioritizes Meditation and Healthy Sleep Patterns

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In an interview with Shape, Gal said: "It's funny how the people who could really benefit from meditation are often the ones who can't find the time to do it.” She continues on to explain that in addition to meditation, getting enough quality sleep is key. According to the Mayo Clinic, “research shows proper sleep is essential for good health.” If you toss and turn at night, here are some tips to start getting a better night sleep like Gal Gadot.

2. She Drinks Enough Water

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Staying hydrated can lead to a variety of benefits within the body. According to the Mayo Clinic, every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Drinking enough water can help get rid of wastes in the body, maintain a normal temperature, lubricate and cushion the joints, and protect sensitive tissues. "I wake up and drink water like a camel," says Gal during an interview with Shape. "I have a full, chilled bottle of Smartwater+ Clarity before coffee or anything else.”

3. She Does Interval Training to Stay in Shape

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"I like to do interval training, and I'm super grateful that I can do those workouts in my gym at home,” explained Gal during her Shape interview. “I try to get to it every day, but sometimes it's more like three to four times a week. It's been a bit challenging to carve out the time with the family at home." For the high-intensity interval training, Gal sometimes uses the assault bike or treadmill three days a week and finishes sessions with a little core work, according to her interview with Women’s Health. The Mayo Clinic explains that not only can HIIT workouts help you burn more calories, but it can get you from getting bored during the session, mixing up a variety of activities in one workout.

4. She Does Resistance Training

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As Gal was getting ready for her huge role as Wonder Woman, her workouts also included resistance training, working different muscles depending on the day. Her role in the movie involved plenty of activity, so there was a big focus on lower body strength, according to Women's Health. The Mayo Clinic states that strength training is an important part of an overall fitness program and can lead to amazing benefits.

5. She Looks for Nutritious Foods

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Working out is essential, but you can’t work off a terrible diet. They have to go hand-in-hand. Gal sticks to her workouts, but also loves choosing healthy foods and dishes according to the article in Shape. "I'll never forget what a fitness trainer explained: Even if you work out for two hours a day, there are a lot of hours left to eat. So the foods you choose are important," Gal said. "I'm all about the Mediterranean diet. I love to cook it, and I enjoy eating it too." The majority of the time, she’s motivated by the way it makes her feel, although admits to splurging on the occasional burger. She’s only human—not Amazonian—after all.

The model and actress from Israel, Gal Gadot, is known for her acting roles in movies like Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 1984, Snow White (coming out in 2025), Fast & Furious, and Justice League to name a few. Gadot is looking absolutely stunning in this Instagram post captioned “Summer state of mind ☀️💛.” No matter how busy her schedule gets, Gadot prioritizes eating healthy and making time to workout.

1. She fits a workout into her morning routine

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Regardless of how busy her schedule gets, she’ll make time for a morning workout, followed by a good meal. "I love all different kinds of fish, but my latest obsession is Chilean sea bass. I also like chicken and filet steak,” she said.

2. She eats Mediterranean food

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When it comes to her diet, she really enjoys the Mediterranean diet. "Since I’m from the Middle East, I’m very much all about the Mediterranean diet," Gadot said. This includes plenty of veggies, seasoning, and olive oil. "I look at food as fuel, and I want to give the best to my body so I try to eat healthy on most days." According to the Cleveland Clinic, “the Mediterranean Diet emphasizes plant-based foods and healthy fats. You eat mostly veggies, fruits and whole grains. Extra virgin olive oil is the main source of fat. The Mediterranean Diet can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and many other chronic conditions. A dietitian can help you customize the diet to suit your needs.”

3. She loves filling, healthy food

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For dinner, there’s a huge focus on getting enough vegetables and high protein. "I’m also big on salad with delicious dressings," Gadot shares. "The ones I make are either based with olive oil or Greek yogurt with lots of herbs and spices for a delicious kick,” she said.

4. Even her indulgences are on the healthy side

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Even when she “splurges,” it’s not over the top and still fairly healthy. She’s found foods that still have that indulgence feel without being super unhealthy like Goodles, a kind of healthier mac & cheese that’s high in protein and fiber. "My favorites are Shella Good and Cheddy Mac," she said.

5. Eating healthy is a family affair

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She shares her healthy eating habits with her family, passing on good values about health and wellness. "My girls always start their mornings with a filling, healthy breakfast. Smoothies or eggs on toast are their favorites," she said, "eating a balanced diet is so important."

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1. She Meditates

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"It's funny how the people who could really benefit from meditation are often the ones who can't find the time to do it," says Gadot. "It's quick, it's easy to use, and it really helps me feel present," says the Wonder Woman star to Shape. "That and getting enough quality sleep are the keys for me." She uses the Headspace app.

2. She Does Interval Training

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"I like to do interval training, and I'm super grateful that I can do those workouts in my gym at home. I try to get to it every day, but sometimes it's more like three to four times a week. It's been a bit challenging to carve out the time with the family at home,” she told Shape.

3. She Really Hydrates

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“I think that staying hydrated is a big thing. And especially for me when I travel all the time, this is something that always makes me feel energized and good. Now, as a philosophy of life that I have is, we live in such a modern, hectic, busy, pressured lives; and something that is really big for me is balance and finding the balance in everything that we do and finding ways to really charge ourselves both physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally,” she told HuffPo. “When it comes to my body, I make sure I drink water. I make sure I work out. I make sure whatever I consume as much as I can is healthy and good for me.”

4. This is Her Training for Wonder Woman

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“It’s months of training and being on a special diet. And of course, at all times drinking lots of water, because especially when you’re training it’s a must for the muscles as well. We do a lot of gym strengthening work and a lot of stunt and choreography workouts. And I incorporated some Pilates into the last movie because I was like, ‘I need to do something that is good for me and not just compress the body,’ so we do Pilates as well. And yeah, it’s very intensive. But I must say that after a couple of months of being very exhausted doing it every day, you really get into it and you’ll be amazed by what your body can do,” she told HuffPo.

5. She Always Thinks About Wellness

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“I’m a mother, I’m a working woman, I do this [and that], I travel… If I don’t think about wellness, I’ll be burnt out,” Gadot told IntheKnow. “We’re all living in a very modern, demanding and hectic world, and we need to find a way to balance ourselves.”

6. She Does Pilates

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“I change it all the time, because I found that whenever I do one thing for too long [of a] period of time, I get bored of it and then I end up not doing anything,” Gadot told InTheKnow. “I did a lot of pilates, I walk a lot, I do a lot of hikes, I’m back in the gym now and I swim — which helps me meditate, in a way. There’s something super meditative about it.”

Gal Gadot is celebrating her birthday in her swimsuit. The Israeli actress was celebrated by her friends on her special day, one of who shared a photo of the star looking gorgeous in a black bathing suit. “Feeling so grateful… Thank you for the love. On my special day I wish you all Happiness, health and love,” she captioned an Instagram post of herself celebrating. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Gal Gadot 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 Hydrates

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Gal drinks a lot of water. "I wake up and drink water like a camel," she explained to Shape. "I have a full, chilled bottle of Smartwater + Clarity before coffee or anything else.” According to the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine men should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day and women about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids.

2. She Follows the Mediterranean Diet

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Gal is a fan of the Mediterranean diet. "Since I’m from the Middle East, I’m very much all about the Mediterranean diet," she dished to Good Housekeeping. Fresh veggies, olive oil, lean protein, and fruits make up the core of her diet. "I look at food as fuel, and I want to give the best to my body so I try to eat healthy on most days." However, she does allow herself to cheat. "I try to eat healthy yet balanced. I don't like to deprive myself of anything. I believe in balance in everything, by the way," she added. "I love to cook, and I’ve always been a foodie."

3. She Does Interval Training

Gal is a fan of nterval training. "I try to get to it every day, but sometimes it's more like three to four times a week," she said. “The upside down,” she captioned a recent Instagram snap of herself doing a handstand during one of her workout sessions.

4. She Strives to Be Strong

Gal strives to be strong, not skinny. "I feel so much better now. When you feel strong, it changes everything — your posture, the way you walk. I look at photos from five years ago and think, Whoa, I was too skinny. It's not cool," she told Glamour after packing on 17 pounds of “all muscle” to play Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

5. She Meditates and Sleeps

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“Wellness is such an essential part of my life because the better I feel, the better I look, the better I am," Gal told Shape. Meditation on the Headspace app is one of her daily practices. "It's quick, it's easy to use, and it really helps me feel present," she said. "That and getting enough quality sleep are the keys for me.

6. She Does Yoga

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Gal demonstrates her yoga moves in this video. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

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1. She Drinks a Lot of Water

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Gal prioritizes hydration. "I wake up and drink water like a camel," she recently revealed to Shape. "I have a full, chilled bottle of Smartwater + Clarity before coffee or anything else."

2. She Follows the Mediterranean Diet

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"I'm all about the Mediterranean diet. I love to cook it, and I enjoy eating it too," she told Shape. In previous interviews she has noted that some of her go-to foods include eggs, avocado, veggies, quinoa, and grilled steak and fish.

3. She Allows Herself to Cheat

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"I'm not a saint," she revealed to Shape about allowing herself to cheat on occasion. "I eat cheeseburgers and stuff like that. But the majority of the time, I keep it healthy. And when I do, I'm more vital."

4. She Does Interval Training

Gal is a fan of interval training and goes hard when she needs to. "I try to get to it every day, but sometimes it's more like three to four times a week," she said. “Let’s do this,” she captioned a recent Instagram photo taken from one of her workouts.

5. She Likes Being Strong

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After packing on 17 pounds of “all muscle” to play Wonder Woman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, she told Glamour that she prefers being strong over thin. "I feel so much better now. When you feel strong, it changes everything — your posture, the way you walk. I look at photos from five years ago and think, Whoa, I was too skinny. It's not cool."

6. She Prioritizes Wellness

“Wellness is such an essential part of my life because the better I feel, the better I look, the better I am," Gal explained to Shape. Meditation is a practice that helps her get her zen on. She likes using the Headspace app. "It's quick, it's easy to use, and it really helps me feel present," she said. "That and getting enough quality sleep are the keys for me."