Irina Shayk in Bathing Suit Has a "Thirst Day"

Irina Shayk is setting up a social media thirst trap in her swimsuit. The supermodel turned up the heat over the weekend, sharing a few super sexy bathing suit selfies with her followers. “Thirst day on a Sunday….” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. How does the mother-of-one keep herself so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Irina Shayk 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 Has “Great Genes”

Irina is the first to admit that she is genetically blessed, which is one of the main reasons she has such an amazing figure. “I’ve got great genes to thank for my fast metabolism, but I still have to find a balance between food and working out because when I eat, I really eat!” she told Women's Health.

2. She Boxes

Irina loves to exercise. "I work out a lot. I do boxing, Shayk told People. “I hate traditional cardio. Running is my worst nightmare, so I’ve had to find something I enjoy that gets me all the calorie-burning benefits of cardio without boring me to death,” she added to Women’s Health.

3. She Does Jiu-Jitsu

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Irina also does jiu-jitsu with her personal trainer. “It’s a Japanese self-defense discipline, but because there’s so many possible move combinations, it’s brilliant for constantly challenging my body and pushing it to exhaustion every time. I do it four times a week when I’m at home in New York,” she said, adding that “it’s great.”

4. She Does Barre Workouts

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Irina also loves barre workouts. “I try to work out in my hotel room or at work during breaks, focusing on simple barre moves that don’t need any equipment and really work my arms and bum,” she told Women’s Health. “These lengthening exercises also help to stretch me out and help clear any water retention, which I tend to get after long-haul flights. Grabbing workout time whenever I can means constantly carrying my kit around with me, so I’ve totally embraced athleisure – if I can turn up to a shoot in the same chic clothes I can wear to exercise, it saves me so much time and effort!”

5. She Scuba Dives

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Irina is also an experienced scuba diver. “I love the open water. I may not be able to drive a car, but I’m a trained Open Water Diver and it’s an unforgettable experience every single time,” she told Women’s Health. “Every time I travel, I try to get to the sea and explore that part of the world underwater. They say divers have more life experience than those who don’t because it teaches you to appreciate the world we live in from a completely different perspective.”

6. She Maintains a Balanced Diet

Irina isn’t all or nothing when it comes to her diet. “Give me a burger and I’ll follow it up with a piece of cake. In fact, two days ago I had a huge burger with cheese, French fries, lots of ketchup and mayo and a large Sprite,” she told Women’s Health. When she does indulge, she will follow it up with lots of exercise and clean eating. “But in the name of balance, I got up the next morning, did 30 minutes of barre in my room and ate steamed fish and grilled vegetables for dinner. I'm from Russia, so I've been brought up on hearty food like meat and dumplings and potato stews in big warming portions, but if I’m preparing for a shoot or show, I’ll eat particularly clean – salads and soups – to ensure a flat stomach. Then jump on a burger straight after!”

Irina Shayk is enjoying the sun, sea, sand (and pigs!) on vacation in a tropical location—and even onetime beau Bradley Cooper makes an appearance. The model posted a series of photos of herself wearing a gorgeous bathing suit on Instagram, with one fan commenting "BAHAMA MAMA 🔥." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 6 ways Shayk 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 Keeps a Healthy Balance

“I’ve got great genes to thank for my fast metabolism, but I still have to find a balance between food and working out because when I eat, I really eat!” Shayk tells Women’s Health. “Give me a burger and I’ll follow it up with a piece of cake. In fact, two days ago I had a huge burger with cheese, French fries, lots of ketchup and mayo and a large Sprite. But in the name of balance, I got up the next morning, did 30 minutes of barre in my room and ate steamed fish and grilled vegetables for dinner. I'm from Russia, so I've been brought up on hearty food like meat and dumplings and potato stews in big warming portions, but if I’m preparing for a shoot or show, I’ll eat particularly clean – salads and soups – to ensure a flat stomach. Then jump on a burger straight after!”

2. She Doesn’t Wear Makeup

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“I wash my face twice a day, religiously,” Shayk says. “I like my skin to feel as clean as possible all the time – I don’t even use foundation because it actually makes my face feel dirty. To get away with wearing hardly any make-up, I make sure I always moisturize. Some people find a favorite product and stick with it for years but I swap between moisturizers every week so my skin doesn’t get too used to one formula and becomes immune to its benefits. But I always go back to Cetaphil, it’s like $6 from any pharmacy and makes my skin smooth and clear. I grew up poor, so spending lots of money on beauty products you can make at home doesn’t make sense to me.I mix honey, salt and sugar as a body scrub – it’s as good as anything you get in posh shops.”

3. She Loves Russian Food

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“I’m a model, but I love to eat,” Shayk tells PEOPLE. “Sometimes when I’m on set I keep eating and people are like, ‘You really eat that?’ I’m like, ‘Yes, I do.’ When I was growing up in Russia my grandmothers would cook the best pancakes in the world: the best meatballs, the best dumplings. So I really, really love food. And I don’t understand how people don’t eat. I do eat everything.”

4. She Practices Jiu Jitsu

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“Well, I have good genes [so] I thank my family,” Shayk says. “But I work out a lot. I do boxing, I do a little jiu jitsu which I am obsessed with. It is so much fun [and] I have the best trainer. You have to find the best workout for your body. You have to balance between eating and working out.”

5. She Loves To Dive

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“I love the open water,” Shayk says. “I may not be able to drive a car, but I’m a trained Open Water Diver and it’s an unforgettable experience every single time. Every time I travel, I try to get to the sea and explore that part of the world underwater. They say divers have more life experience than those who don’t because it teaches you to appreciate the world we live in from a completely different perspective. When I’m trying to relax in New York, I connect to my heritage. There are three Russian TV channels that I can access from the US and I’m perfectly happy to watch them all day. Or head to the spa. To spend an entire day being pampered – fancy manicures, pedicures, massages, facials – it’s heaven. I’m a true Russian!”

6. She Has A Unique Hotel Workout

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Shayk and personal trainer Justin Gelband put together a workout routine that can be done in any hotel room—no equipment required. “I’m in hotel rooms most of the time, and it can be hard to find a hotel with a nice gym,” Shayk says. “It was important for me to have a workout I could do in my room. If you’re feeling jet lagged, or too lazy to get dressed, you can basically watch TV and do these moves.”

Irina Shayk is ready for the new year. And her recent Instagram post proves it. She just shared a new photo of herself standing on the beach. She posed in a bathing suit in the sunset, her figure on display. Shayk captioned the photo, “Just few sunsets away from 2023.” How does the model, formally named Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova, she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Irina Shayk 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 Washes Her Face Twice A Day

Shayk has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She opened up about her secrets in an interview with Vogue. One thing Shayk does is wash her face twice a day. "It's very simple. I wash my face twice a day, with water in the morning and face wash at night.”

2. She Switches Up Her Skincare

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Shayk tells Vogue that she uses a lot of different things to take care of her skin. “I always love to change and try something new, as I believe that if you stick with one moisturizer and one face wash, your skin will become dry or oily. I usually wear moisturizer, but during the summer it can just be a light serum.”

3. She Loves Jiu-Jitsu

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Shayk opened up about her favorite exercises to Women’s Health. She says that she likes to do jiu-jitsu to stay in shape. “Four months ago I started jiu-jitsu with my personal trainer and it’s great. It’s a Japanese self-defence discipline, but because there’s so many possible move combinations, it’s brilliant for constantly challenging my body and pushing it to exhaustion every time. I do it four times a week when I’m at home in New York.”

4. She Works Out On The Road

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Shayk has to do a lot of traveling, but she still manages to work out when she’s on the road. She revealed her secrets to Women’s Health. “If I'm traveling, I try to work out in my hotel room or at work during breaks, focusing on simple barre moves that don’t need any equipment and really work my arms and bum. These lengthening exercises also help to stretch me out and help clear any water retention, which I tend to get after long-haul flights.”

5. She Brings Workout Gear

Shayk always has workout gear with her. She tells Women’s Health that this is her biggest secret to working out on a regular basis. “Grabbing workout time whenever I can means constantly carrying my kit around with me,” she says. “So I’ve totally embraced athleisure. If I can turn up to a shoot in the same chic clothes I can wear to exercise, it saves me so much time and effort!”

Irina Shayk is heating up Miami! The 36-year-old supermodel showed off her fabulous figure in a Burberry plaid swimsuit top paired with an all-leather look via Instagram on Thursday, while posing in front of a mural in the South Florida city. “She’s MIA …” Shayk captioned the snap, highlighting her washboard abs. How does the mother-of-one keep herself so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Irina Shayk 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 Has a Fast Metabolism

Shayk admits that genetics are partially responsible for her fantastic figure. “I’ve got great genes to thank for my fast metabolism, but I still have to find a balance between food and working out because when I eat, I really eat!” she told Women's Health.

2. She Fights

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"I work out a lot. I do boxing," Shayk told People. “I hate traditional cardio. Running is my worst nightmare, so I’ve had to find something I enjoy that gets me all the calorie-burning benefits of cardio without boring me to death,” she added to Women’s Health, revealing that she does jiu-jitsu with her personal trainer. “It’s a Japanese self-defense discipline, but because there’s so many possible move combinations, it’s brilliant for constantly challenging my body and pushing it to exhaustion every time. I do it four times a week when I’m at home in New York,” she said, adding that “it’s great.”

3. She Does Barre Workouts

Irina also has a workout that she does when traveling. “I try to work out in my hotel room or at work during breaks, focusing on simple barre moves that don’t need any equipment and really work my arms and bum,” she told Women’s Health. “These lengthening exercises also help to stretch me out and help clear any water retention, which I tend to get after long-haul flights. Grabbing workout time whenever I can means constantly carrying my kit around with me, so I’ve totally embraced athleisure – if I can turn up to a shoot in the same chic clothes I can wear to exercise, it saves me so much time and effort!”

4. She Scuba Dives

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Irina also has an outdoor activity she loves—scuba diving. “I love the open water. I may not be able to drive a car, but I’m a trained Open Water Diver and it’s an unforgettable experience every single time,” she told Women’s Health. “Every time I travel, I try to get to the sea and explore that part of the world underwater. They say divers have more life experience than those who don’t because it teaches you to appreciate the world we live in from a completely different perspective.”

5. Her Diet Is All About Balance

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When it comes to her diet, Irina eats what she wants a lot of the time. “Give me a burger and I’ll follow it up with a piece of cake. In fact, two days ago I had a huge burger with cheese, French fries, lots of ketchup and mayo and a large Sprite,” she told Women’s Health. “But in the name of balance, I got up the next morning, did 30 minutes of barre in my room and ate steamed fish and grilled vegetables for dinner. I'm from Russia, so I've been brought up on hearty food like meat and dumplings and potato stews in big warming portions, but if I’m preparing for a shoot or show, I’ll eat particularly clean – salads and soups – to ensure a flat stomach. Then jump on a burger straight after!"

Irina Shayk is one of the most successful models right now. She was the first Russian model to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, and has walked for brands like Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, and Moschino. Shayk is currently a model for Beyonce’s IVY PARK line, and recently appeared in a photo on the brand’s Instagram. In it, she posed in a lime green bikini and matching cover-up. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Irina Shayk 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 Lives A Balanced Life

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Shayk may be a model, but she tells Vogue that she doesn’t put herself on “model diets.” She says that she focuses on living a balanced lifestyle. “I drink a lot of water, but I don't do diets,” she said. “People have this opinion of models that they don't eat - they'd soon stop thinking that if they saw me in a restaurant. I eat ice cream and cake, but it's a question of balance. If I eat something like that, I feel much better afterwards if I spend a few hours in the gym.”

2. She Works Out In Her Hotel Rooms

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Shayk’s job means she has to travel all over the world. Unfortunately, she doesn’t always have time to workout. In order to stay in shape while traveling, Shayk tells Vogue that she has found exercises she can do in her room or at home. “I’m in hotel rooms most of the time, and it can be hard to find a hotel with a nice gym,” she explained. “It was important for me to have a workout I could do in my room.”

3. She Loves Martial Arts

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Shayk revealed some of her exercise secrets to People. She says that she does a lot of martial arts and fighting workouts for cardio. “I work out a lot. I do boxing, I do a little jiu jitsu which I am obsessed with. It is so much fun [and] I have the best trainer.”

4. She Loves Barre Exercises

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Shayk tells Women’s Health that she likes to do barre exercises, particularly whenever she travels. “I try to work out in my hotel room or at work during breaks, focusing on simple barre moves that don’t need any equipment and really work my arms and bum. These lengthening exercises also help to stretch me out and help clear any water retention, which I tend to get after long-haul flights.”

5. She Keeps Her Skin Clean

Shayk has amazing skin, and she does a lot of things to take care of it. She revealed some of her secrets to Women’s Health. “I wash my face twice a day, religiously,” she says. “I like my skin to feel as clean as possible all the time. I don’t even use foundation because it actually makes my face feel dirty."