Janelle Monáe in Bathing Suit is "On Fire"

This girl is on fire! Janelle Monáe steamed up social media on Monday, sharing some photos and videos of herself taken while in the tropics. In them, the stunning singer flaunts her incredibly fit figure in a fire-engine red swimsuit. Fans, including Lizzo, were quick to comment about how hot the 36-year-old looked. "🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥," commented Normani. How does she approach health and wellness? Read on to see 6 ways Janelle Monáe 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. Dancing Is Her Main Workout

Janelle’s main method of exercise? Dancing. “I do a lot of heavy sweating up on stage,” she told Black Doctor. “We do 90-minute shows — I’m moving around and it’s very high-energy. That often becomes my workout, just performing and being onstage. I guess you can say I exercise a lot, but really, I don’t realize I’m getting a workout while I’m dancing onstage because I’m always having so much fun.”

2. She Has a Balanced Approach to Diet

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Janelle has a moderate and balanced approach to diet. “I try to keep a healthy, balanced diet on the road, though it can sometimes be hard. I try to eat a lot of salads while I’m traveling, but when I need a light, fluffy snack, I reach for my pita chips and hummus,” she told Black Doctor.

3. She Hydrates

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Janelle prioritizes hydration for a variety of reasons. “I also drink a lot of water to stay healthy and preserve my voice on the road. I sip a lot, especially when I’m flying, since airplane travel can dry out your voice like crazy,” she told Black Doctor.

4. Health Comes From Within

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Janelle maintains a healthy lifestyle, but claims there is so much more to it than that. “But in terms of staying fit and healthy, a lot comes from within. The happier you are, the more your beauty comes out. When you have a good heart and positive energy, you and the people around you are better. And that’s the best beauty and health advice you’ll find anywhere,” she told Black Doctor.

5. She Got Mercury Poisoning From Being a Pescatairan

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Janelle, who maintains a pescatarian diet for many years, revealed to The Cut in 2020 that she was recovering from mercury poisoning, which she said was due to her eating habits. "I started feeling my mortality," she added.

6. She Prioritizes Self-Care

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Janelle has an evolving approach to self-care. “I think self-care is important, and it shifts with your growth,” she told Shape. “It used to be making sure that I take a vacation because I had been working 11 months out of the year. I needed time to play, to let my hair down, and run around naked. All of that is still important. And if I also want to drink, I'm drinking. You know what I'm saying?"