Kim Kardashian has one of the most celebrated bikini bodies in Hollywood, and she isn’t shy about showing it off. On Monday, the curvy reality star flaunted her incredibly strong and fit figure in a black string bikini, cheekily captioning the image “resting beach face.” Her friends and fans went wild over her latest pics. “What a beach,” joked Scott Disick. “For the love of god I will never wear a bathing suit next to you. Maybe a wetsuit,” Sara Foster chimed in. So how does the 40-year-old maintain her famous figure? Read on to see 5 ways Kim Kardashian 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 Bikini Photos!
1. She Does Weight Training
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In 2018, Kim Kardashian revealed that she was getting into her best shape ever with the help of a new trainer, Melissa Alcantara. "I’ve been working out really hardcore with a bodybuilder for one year. September is our one-year anniversary,” 37-year-old Kim told E! News, via People. The duo lift “heavy weights.” Her trainer later told Women’s Health that 85% of their training is done with weights.
2. She Works Out Every Single Day
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For Kim, workouts are a daily grind. “I work out about an hour-and-a-half every single day,” Kim told E! News. “Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. The guidelines suggest that you spread out this exercise during the course of a week. Greater amounts of exercise will provide even greater health benefit,” says the Mayo Clinic.
3. She Doesn’t Make Excuses
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Alcantara told People in 2020 that Kim always gets her workout done. "Just like anybody else, there are days where Kim's not really feeling it, but she will do it," she said. "Then there are a lot of days when she's killing it! She never questions the stuff that I make her do, she's just like, 'Okay,' and I love that."
4. She Doesn’t Do a Lot of Cardio
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You won’t find Kim spending much time on the treadmill. “I don’t do a lot of cardio," she told E! News. Recently, Kim shared on Instagram that she added treadmill sprints to her routine. treadmill sprints. "Been sprinting every day!" she wrote in an Instagram Story. "I've been seeing changes!"
5. She Dabbles In Plant-Based Eating
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Kim, who is one of the many celebrities who have endorsed the Atkins diet, recently shifted to plant-based eating. "Plant based and two workouts a day for 30 days to get our mind and body right this year!" Kim revealed in a January 2021 Instagram post.