Halle Berry in Bathing Suit Says "It's Been 20 Years" Since Bond

Halle Berry is reminiscing in her swimsuit! The 56-year-old actress shows off her forever young figure in a swimsuit with a flashback post honoring her role in the 2002 film Die Another Day. “….it’s been 20 years. Pierce Brosnan forever my BOND!” she captioned the video, featuring a clip of herself in the iconic orange bikini. How does she stay so fit at 56? Read on to see 5 of Halle Berry’s top tips for staying 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. Use Exercise for “Healthy Release”

Working out is an emotional release for Halle. “Kicking, punching and pushing myself to my limits has always been a great, healthy release. Like men, women have a lot of pent-up anger and angst and sadness. I needed a healthy way to get this stuff out of my body. Sweating and working out is fuel for me. I’m also addicted to those feel-good endorphins. Sometimes, you’ve got to hit some s---!” she told AARP in a recent interview.

2. Embrace Aging

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Halle embraces the aging process and focuses on the beautiful changes of getting older. “We’re all going to get older. Our skin is going to shrivel up and we’re going to look different. I see things changing with my face and body, but I’ve never put all my eggs in that basket,” she told AARP. “I’ve always known that beauty is deeper than the physical body you’re walking around in. That’s going to fade, and I refuse to become someone who just tries to hold onto a youthful face and not embrace what’s most important about being beautiful — how you live your life, how you give back to others, how you connect to people, how you strengthen your mind, body and soul and nourish yourself, how you give in a meaningful way of yourself. The most beautiful people have something radiating inside,” she continued. “Women are told that when we reach a certain number, we’re no longer valuable. I believe the opposite. Society should look at us as jewels as we get older. Because the older women get, the more formidable we are.”

3. Exercise Daily

If you want a body like Halle, you are going to have to work out for it – almost every day. The star works out six days a week with trainer Peter Lee Thomas, giving her body a rest on Sunday. Their workouts involve sets of weighted lunges, stairs with weights, squats, and plyometrics like jumps with weighted balls, sprawls, and Turkish get-ups. She also does situps and crunches while hanging upside down. “Only something severe even puts a dent in my abs. I’ve had two children, so the skin is just looser there. So, I have to fill that area with muscle,” she told Women’s Health.

4. Eat Healthy

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Halle’s diet is extremely healthy and disciplined. She starts the day with a mix of Bulletproof coffee, almond milk, ghee, protein powder, and collagen. For lunch, which she will eat around 2 p.m. because she does intermittent fasting, she’ll eat a lamb chop or rib eye with brussels sprouts, green beans, spinach, beets, or homemade cauliflower rice. For dinner, which she eats before 6, she will eat a salad with protein.

5. Prioritize Self-Care

Halle is all about self-care. She does yoga, takes baths, gets massages and also relies on regular acupuncture sessions, which help her concentrate and regulate her “out-of-whack hormones.” "Men may think of massage as an occasional treat or a vacation indulgence, but this type of therapy could be a natural way to stay healthy and pain-free," says Harvard Health. "One of the most common health issues for older men is chronic pain, defined as pain that lasts more than 12 weeks. This includes back pain, headache, cancer pain, and arthritis pain. Then there are the everyday aches from daily living. All of these act as barriers to a healthy lifestyle."

Halle Berry is one of the most famous actresses of all time. She was the first person of color to win Best Actress at the Oscars for Monster’s Ball. She’s also appeared in Catwoman, Extant, and Die Another Day. Berry shared a photo on Instagram with her boyfriend Van Hunt. She captioned the post, “You are everything I was made to believe was asking too much!” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Halle Berry stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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In an interview with InStyle, Berry talked about her workout routine. “It always varies! Over the past few years, I went from training for John Wick 3 to my upcoming film and directorial debut BRUISED. Some days I'd work on strength and cardio and others I'd do yoga and stretching, all while I did a few hours of martial arts training each day.”

2. She Values Her Health

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Berry’s health means a lot to her, and she tells InStyle that she has some good reasons. “I was a gymnast growing up and was physically active at a young age. At 22, I was diagnosed with diabetes and it became critical for me to manage my nutrition and diet. It really transformed my life and taught me how valuable my body is.”

3. She Works Out With A Tire

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Berry shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. She does a series called “Fitness Friday.” In this post, she revealed that she does workouts with tires. Berry captioned the post, “This week we bring out one of my favorite toys … the giant tire. I love using unique equipment that offers several workout variations and keeps exercise interesting. Not ONLY do tire workouts effectively challenge you, bringing out the badass warrior that you are, they are the perfect way to work on both physique AND cardio. Does it get any better than that?? Head to stories for 4 tire based exercises that will give you a full body workout. P.S. We found these tires in an old junkyard, so no excuses ;).”

4. She Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

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Berry shared some of her favorite ways to care for her mental health with InStyle. “I've also found that taking care of my mental health has been crucial during these odd times. I just launched my Journal on Joy at rē·spin which is part of my bedtime routine. It is a space to record memories that make you smile and helps me focus on positivity and gratitude. Also reading self-help books on ways to stay grounded and centered during this time has been widely helpful and inspirational.”

5. She Works Her Abs

Berry has amazing abs, and she makes sure to take care of them. She shared her secrets in the caption of this Instagram video. “Happy #FitnessFriday! For this week’s takeover on @womenshealthmag, we talk about how essential a 360 workout is for really letting those abs POP! As an extra lil sum sum, I also wanted to share with you this amazing moment on set with my @respin #WaistSlimmer. A trainer or sweat band (when used PROPERLY as a workout tool - it’s not a corset y’all!) can make ALL the difference in your six pack journey.”

Halle Berry has been wowing fans for years with her unforgettable roles and stunning looks, and did so again yesterday in a swimsuit. "Nisi all grown up #BAPSvibes," she captioned it, in a throwback to her 1997 comedy, in which she played Denise “Nisi,” who wants to open a combo hair salon and restaurant. The 55-year-old is undeniably one of the most gorgeous women ever and never seems to age. The Oscar-winning actress looks incredible and seems to be in the best shape of her life. So how does she do it? Read on to see 5 ways Halle Berry 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 Loves Green Juice

The X-Men star posts about her diet and fitness regime regularly on Instagram and has mentioned in IG stories that she will skip breakfast, but will usually have a green juice. "I normally eat two meals a day," Berry told her Insta story viewers. "I normally skip breakfast and I sort of fast and I do my green drink or I do my bullet coffee," Dr. Steve Hruby, a Doctor of Chiropractic and founder at Kaizen Progressive Wellness explains, "There are many potential benefits of juicing, including weight loss. When you juice, you're taking in all the nutrients from the fruits and vegetables in a concentrated form. This means you're getting all of the antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals without having to eat the whole fruit or vegetable.

Some other benefits of juicing include:

• Increased energy
• Better digestion
• Clearer skin
• Improved sleep quality

Juicing is a great way to get more nutrients into your diet, and it can be especially helpful if you're trying to lose weight or stay in shape. Just make sure you're using healthy ingredients and avoiding sugary juices or smoothies."

2. Stays Hydrated

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In an interview with Hollywood Life, Berry's trainer Peter Lee Thomas said, "She starts her day with a big glass of water, about 8-12 oz [approx. 236 to 355 ml], usually with a little lemon squeezed into it for flavour. And then directly after that, she will take her amino acids." Brianna Joye, a fitness trainer and founder of BOLD by Brianna Joye explains, "Drinking water helps you live longer & helps your metabolism. It’s crucial for recovery as well. I always tell my clients to aim for at least 2 liters a day! I usually aim for a gallon!"

Lauren Steiner, RD, LDN, MS with LAUREN STEINER NUTRITION adds, "Our bodies are made up of at least 60% water. Water is essential for several metabolic processes in the body, and without it, our cells cannot function properly or optimally. All of the systems in the body are interconnected, so if we are dehydrated, we are going to feel it in more areas than one. For example, the digestive system cannot function properly without water, and overall metabolism cannot be running at its best without proper digestion. If our metabolism becomes sluggish, it is going to be more challenging to lose weight or stay in shape. We should be drinking 2-3 liters per day on average."

3. Doesn't Eat Sugar

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The mother of one has been avoiding sugar for years because she is diabetic. "When I was 19 or 20 years old, right before I was diagnosed with diabetes, I was a complete sugar addict," she told Women's Health. "I started the day with some sort of sugary cereal like Lucky Charms or Cocoa Puffs and I always, always had a candy bar or some sort of hard candy (Jolly Ranchers and Hot Tamales were my go-to's) on me. I was sugared-up all the time." After she learned about her health issue, she stopped eating sugar "cold turkey" and after several weeks of withdrawal symptoms like headaches and mood swings, she no longer craved sugar. Dr. Melina Jampolis MD, internist & physician nutrition specialist and podcast host adds, "Sugar is everywhere. You may not even realize that some of the foods you eat contain added sugar. Here are the top sources:

• 47% from beverages, not including regular milk and 100% juice
• 31% from packaged snacks, candy, and sweets
• 8% from breakfast cereals, breads, and granola bars
• 6% from mixed dishes like sweet and sour chicken or peanut butter and jelly
• 4% from dairy products, including flavored milk and sweetened fruit yogurt
• 2% from salad dressings, sauces, and condiments, including savory ones like ketchup and ranch dressing."

Dave Shelton, Founder & Trainer at My Fitness System adds "diet" sodas aren't great, either: "Artificial sugars are a prime suspect in weight gain and poor health, as they can activate the same pathways in the brain as regular sugar. In fact, they may even be more damaging, as they can trick the body into believing it's getting energy from food, when it's not. This can lead to cravings and overconsumption of other foods."

4. Boxing

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Halle loves to get in the ring! "Boxing is still considered one of the best full-body workouts," Berry wrote in an Instagram post in August 2018. "You'll sculpt every muscle and burn major calories and fat. It dramatically decreases stress levels, develops hand-eye coordination, and builds confidence and discipline. But most importantly... you'll never stop learning....I've been boxing for the past 10 years and regularly for the past three and I love that I always learn a new way to challenge myself and work new muscles." Antoine Hamelin, a kinesiologist, a trainer with 20+ years of experience and CEO of First Step Fitness Trainings says, "Boxing is one of the greatest forms of cardiovascular training that you can do to keep weight off. One of the main reasons for that is that it is anaerobic by nature. Thus, unlike jogging for example, it creates an oxygen debt (that is why you will be working hard at catching your breath in between bouts). So on top of burning a lot of calories because you move both the arms and the legs, your metabolism stays elevated for hours after the exercise is done.It strengthens the body because many ballistic actions are involved in boxing. When you throw a punch, you activate many hip, abdominal and upper body muscles all at once to create a powerful action. Moreover, the intensity at which you produce those movements is always maximal, thus eliciting a muscle growth response.Intense cardiovascular training creates a hormonal response by altering the brain's chemistry. After a boxing session, 'feel-good' hormones like serotonin and dopamine circulate in your body in greater amounts creating a sense of peace and calm that can last for hours."

5. She Changes Up Her Routine

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The actress does everything from yoga to plyometric training and running. Hamelin states, "The body adapts to any physical stress it is presented with. If you lift weights at a certain intensity -- meaning the last few repetitions of a set are challenging -- the body will create new muscle tissue as an adaptation. When you do cardio training, the body adapts as well by increasing the amount of mitochondria -- the organ that extracts oxygen from the blood -- in the muscles. That is why your capacity to run or do any cardiovascular activity increases with time.If the stimulus presented to the body is insufficient, adaptations will not occur. If you stay on the same program for weeks on end, you might top off the capacity of the body to adapt. Hence, it is important to vary both the type of training that you do from time to time -- cardio and weights -- as well as the program itself. For weightlifting, changing every 4-6 weeks is a very good option and will ensure progression; and for cardiovascular training, changing every 2-3 weeks the type of training or the intensity can help you improve greatly over time."

Actress Halle Berry has been considered one of the most stunning women in Hollywood since the beginning of her career. And she’d probably remain that way even after the moon came crashing to Earth. That’s the premise of her new movie—Moonfall—and this week, she hit the premiere in a little black dress, showing off legs for days. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Halle Berry 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 Doesn’t Let Her Age Define Her

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While Berry might look ageless, she says to WhoWhatWear.com that her age does not matter or define her. She also encourages other women to adapt this approach, especially because men don’t let their ages define them. "Age is just a number, and I have never felt defined by it," Berry says. "It is a bit frustrating that people want to place so much emphasis on the age of women. Somehow, it feels a bit degrading, like it puts us at a disadvantage. Men get older, and they get sexier, but women just get old. I think that the older we get, the better we become. We just have to convince ourselves of that fact because I absolutely believe it to be true!"

2. This is Why She is Committed to Wellness

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"Being diagnosed with diabetes when I was 19—that was an aha moment that just changed my whole life," said Berry to BAZAAR.com. "When I realized that I had a disease that I could actually manage by my diet and exercise, and live longer and stay healthier? That's when I got really committed to making fitness and exercise and diet a real part of my life."

3. She Loves Martial Arts

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For her Netflix movie Bruised, which she also directed, Berry told POPSUGAR that she did six different styles of martial arts, as well; as her usual yoga and Pilates “. . all of these disciplines I had to learn elements of in order to present myself, and to have one believe that I really was this world class fighter that had been doing it probably for most of my life. So I pushed myself harder than I think I've ever pushed myself. I know I trained more hours, probably six days a week, about four, five hours a day, for at least a good year in my life."

4. She Believes in the Power of Fitness at Home

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Berry founded the wellness site Rē•spin. "During this pandemic over at Rē•spin and also with my trainer, Peter Lee Thomas, with our Fitness Fridays [on Instagram], we've been really trying to inspire people to work out at home," Berry told BAZAAR.com. "We've been telling them that you don't have to have a big membership to stay healthy, and stay well, and stay fit and strong."

5. She is Trying to Dioversify the Wellness Space

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"I don't know if we've always been provided ways that we can stay fit and be well within a means that's affordable. I think for so long people thought, 'You have to have a trainer. You have to have a gym membership. You have to have all this equipment. You have to eat certain meals. That costs a certain amount,'" said Berry to Harper’s. "I think we've talked ourselves out of being fit, sometimes, because we think it's something that's unobtainable or not affordable. I do like FitOn for that reason, because we are learning that it is affordable, it is manageable, and anybody can do it. You just have to have the will and the desire. And you have to make up your mind that it's important. That's the hard work that people have to do."

Actress Halle Berry had a date this Valentine’s Day. And it’s musician Van Hunt. And from the looks of Berry’s most recent Instagram post, the couple are very happy together. Berry posted a photo of herself and Hunt going on a sunset beach stroll. The duo are linked personally and professionally. When Halle was directing her MMA drama Bruised, "I had a lot of support … [Hunt] was a big part of that," Berry told PEOPLE. "He did some music for the movie. He actually wrote the title song." So how does the Moonfall star stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Halle Berry 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 Loves Collagen

Berry opened up to Insider.com about some of her favorite wellness secrets, tips, and products. In the interview, Berry revealed that she likes to take supplements, and has a favorite. “Collagen, collagen, and more collagen.” She says that she likes collagen bone broth or in a powder. Studies show it can help your skin. The connection? Your skin has its own support system in the form of collagen and elastin, two compounds that keep your skin tight and plump. That’s one reason why sugar is so bad for you. When elevated levels of glucose and fructose enter the body, they link to the amino acids present in the collagen and elastin, producing advanced glycation end products, or “AGEs.” That damages these two critical compounds and makes it hard for the body to repair them. Collagen, on the other hand, can’t hurt.

2. She Works On Her Core

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Berry has an amazing set of abs, and she makes sure to maintain them. She tells Insider that she makes sure to do a lot of core workouts and exercises in order to stay in shape. "After having two children, my core is always the part of my body that I never leave out of my workouts," she says.

3. She Loves To Meditate

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One of Berry's wellness secrets is practicing meditation regularly. She tells Insider that meditation has been extremely beneficial to her mental health and well-being. "I try to do it as often as I can, even if it's only 20 minutes three times a week," she says.

4. She Stays Hydrated

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Berry shared some of her favorite wellness secrets and products with OprahDaily.com. One product she recommended was Flow Alkaline Spring Water. Berry says that she tries to stay hydrated and drinks a lot of water each day. “Water is one of the most important things we can put in our body, so what's in that water is really important.” She’s right. Generally, steer clear of fruit juices and soft drinks (even diet) because they are all associated with weight gain. Replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with water could eliminate an average of 235 excess calories a day, according to a recent Columbia University study.

5. She Uses A Weighted Jump Rope

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Berry told OprahDaily.com that she likes to jump rope to stay in shape, specifically with a weighted jump rope. "A little weight goes a long way for your arms, and our weighted jump rope can truly elevate any workout session," Berry says. "It fits seamlessly into my endurance, strength, and muscle conditioning routines so I can stay trim and toned. It’s versatile, too—for warm-ups or cool-downs."