Halle Berry in Bodysuit Has “Never Been Healthier”

Halle Berry doesn’t just star in her latest movie, Bruised, about an aging MMA fighter. (It’s in theaters now and on Netflix November 24th.) She directed it, too. The achievement landed her the cover of Women’s Health. “What an immense pleasure to speak with @womenshealthmag on everything Bruised -- and thank you to my beautiful friend @cliffwatts for an incredible shoot!!,” Berry wrote on Instagram. Says Women's Health: “When she couldn't find the right director to help bring her vision for the story to life, she took it on herself." Read on to see 7 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 Says Age is Just a Number

"I'm at my best when I have to work hard and when I'm facing challenges," the Oscar winner told Women’s Health, calling the new role "totally empowering. To be the age I am and push my body to its limits reminded me that age is just a number. We can control how we define ourselves, and I’ve never been healthier and felt stronger. This movie helped me realize that."

2. She Worked Hard for Those Abs

With longtime trainer Peter Lee Thomas, Halle will do “sets of weighted lunges, stairs with weights, squats, and plyometrics (a blend of cardio and strength training), which includes jumps with weighted balls, sprawls, and Turkish get-ups. To target her core, Halle does situps and crunches while hanging upside down,” says Women’s Health. “Only something severe even puts a dent in my abs,” Halle told WH. “I’ve had two children, so the skin is just looser there. So, I have to fill that area with muscle.”

3. She Intermittent Fasts

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Intermittent fasting can reduce fat calls. According to one study: “Through an analysis into the underlying biology involved, the researchers found that such intermittent fasting tempers an immune reaction in fat cells. There are changes in certain gene pathways involved in the immune system and the body's reaction to inflammation.” "Intermittent fasting without a reduction in calorie intake can be a preventative and therapeutic approach against obesity and metabolic disorders," said study author Kyoung-Han Kim.

4. She’s Learned This as She’s Grown

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“As I’ve grown, I’ve learned that what’s important in life is our attitude, sense of well-being, and sense of strength on top of being healthy and strong. It was never about me looking a certain way; it’s always been about achieving optimal health. I just wanted to strengthen myself from the inside out. That’s how we keep the impression of youth because we keep our bodies younger and feeling stronger, and we’re more active so we feel like we’re essentially aging backward. But we’re aging forwards and being mindful about how we do it,” she told Shondaland.

5. Motherhood Changed Her

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“Then, from the moment I became a mother onward, I wanted to be strong and healthy for my kids. I wanted to be around for them for as long as possible. I wanted to be able to carry them out of a burning house if I needed to,” she told WH in a previous interview.

6. She Launched a Wellness App

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“I started to think: What can I leave my children? And what is the greatest imprint I can leave on this earth when I leave? And I realized that it was to leave a brand that they could connect to that was also a part of who I was. I wanted to have a voice that mattered, that lived outside of my work as an actor. Our rē•spin community is rooted in helping people across the board to address the needs of people who are interested in health, wellness, and fitness and who are committed to living a mindful life and their best life,” she told Shondaland.

7. ”When You Know Better, You Do Better"

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“I want people to rethink everything about their health,” Berry told Oprah Daily. “Everybody is different—it shouldn't be about trying some fad diet that everyone is doing. There is so much new information and technology out there now, and when you know better, you do better.”

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."

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 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 has been known as one of the most iconic, beloved, and gorgeous actresses in Hollywood. Berry first started as a pageant girl, competing in Miss USA and Miss World. She’s a former Bond Girl, and has won an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe. Berry just shared a stunning new photo on Instagram this week. In it, she posed in a black bathing suit and a tiger stripe caftan. She captioned the post, “Some women fear the fire, some women simply become it.” 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 Takes Supplements

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Berry revealed some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Marie Claire. She says that she likes to take supplements each day. “The first thing I take in the morning is vitamin A-D-K, fish oils, and collagen in my coffee,” she says. “Then, I take either Pendulum Metabolic Daily or Glucose Control supplements. Their probiotics have been really helping me heal some gut issues that I've had.”

2. She Doesn’t Eat Until The Afternoon

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Berry tells Marie Claire that she doesn’t eat until the last afternoon. “I stopped eating breakfast over 20 years ago. Everybody needs to break their fast from the night at different times, and so I've learned to really listen to my own body and not follow those conventional thoughts that, ‘Oh, breakfast is the best meal.’ The best meal is whenever you break fast. And for me, that's around 2:00 p.m. every day.”

3. She Loves Healthy Coffee

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While Berry doesn’t eat until 2:00 PM, she also likes to start each day with coffee.“I start off my morning with one cup of coffee, and that's all I’ll have until 2 p.m,” she says to Marie Claire. Berry also says that she tries to make her coffee as healthy as possible. She says that she uses substitutes for popular coffee ingredients. “I use hazelnut, like milked hazelnuts instead of any kind of milk, and I do a sugar substitute, and that gets me through.”

4. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

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Berry makes sure to workout, and she likes to do a lot of things to stay in shape. “My fitness routine changes,” she tells Marie Claire. “Some days it's more cardiovascular-heavy. Some days it's working with light weights. Sometimes it's calisthenics, sometimes it's yoga, sometimes it's Pilates. I just recently got a Pilates machine at home, which I love, love, love. Sometimes it's that. I just try to mix it up. I think our bodies get used to the same exercises. So for me, it's always been important to do different things all the time.”

5. She Uses Hair Masks

Berry revealed some of her favorite beauty products in an interview with WhoWhatWear. She says that she make sure to take care of her hair. Berry says that she likes to use hair masks, and names her favorite one in the interview. “For your hair, Virtue," says Berry. "Get this recovery mask. We've got to care about our hair. My favorite, favorite hair conditioner right now."