Lupita Nyong'o in Bathing Suit Shows "How I Trained to Swim in Wakanda Forever"

Lupita Nyong’o just reprised her role as Nakia in the Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever. In a recent Instagram video, Nyong’o revealed how she got in shape for the movie. One thing she did was swim laps and other water exercises. Nyong’o posted a video of herself in the pool doing different exercises. She wore a blue one piece swimsuit. She captioned the video, “Swimming down to Talokan was not as easy as it looked!” Read on to see 5 ways Lupita Nyong'o 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 Changes Her Skincare Based On The Day

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Nyong’o has amazing skin. She revealed some of her tips to Vogue. Nyong’o says that she doesn’t have one set routine. She adjusts based on her skin’s condition. “Mostly, I listen to my skin. In the morning I’ll check and see: ‘Does my skin feel overly dry? Is it irritated?’ And then I will adjust my routine based on that.”

2. She Keeps Her Skincare Simple

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When it comes to skincare, Nyong’o doesn’t over-complicate it. “I try – I need – to keep it simple,” she says to Vogue. “I sometimes do a facial massage just to get the blood going. Then I do a soapless wash or a cleansing wash depending on how my skin feels. The cleanser I like is Lancôme’s Miel-en-Mousse foaming cleanser. I like it because it has this warming effect. I have no idea how it happens, but it kind of warms as it lathers and as you rub it into your skin. Then I will use a Génifique mask or serum, depending on how thirsty my skin is. I’ll finish it off with calendula ointment…it’s something that is therapeutic for my skin, and a moisturizer like Lancôme’s Absolue Precious Cells or Rénergie Day, if I want an added layer of moisture.

3. She’s All About Self-Care

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Nyong’o has a busy schedule, however, she always makes time for herself. She revealed her favorite self-care routines to Vogue. “I do love full body treatments—massages and baths, like a Moroccan hammam bath. I like soaking in bathing salts as well. For massage, I love a head and face massage to help with circulation. And I do enjoy an at-home moisturizing face mask. I really like the Génifique Hydrogel Melting Face Mask; it’s very, very good. I use it on planes a lot because that’s where you get really dry. It really helps to replenish moisture.”

4. She Has A Good Attitude

Nyong’o opened up about the best advice she’s received to Vogue. “My friend Liesl Tommy told me this wisdom from her grandmother: ‘Begin as you intend to proceed.’,” she says. “And that has really resonated with me over the last year in terms of checking in with myself at the beginning of the day, or when considering a new project or a new relationship of any kind, professional or personal. It’s a reminder to set an intention and consider what attitude I would like to have at the end of whatever activity it is, and ensure that I start with that attitude.”

5. She Uses A Balance Ball

Nyong’o revealed some of her favorite workouts on Instagram. One thing she likes to do is use a ball to work out on. In this Instagram video, she is seen balancing on it. She captioned the video, “Workout challenge: start your week off with a 1-minute #GhanaBounce & Balance!”

Lupita Nyong’o has got something to prove -- in the gym. The Academy Award winning actress shared an impressive workout video on Thursday, executing 50 glute bridges to the tune of Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé’s Feeling Myself -- even taking a moment in between bridges to add in a dance move. What other moves and workout tips and tricks does the actress have up her sleeve? Read on to see 7 ways Lupita Nyong’o 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 Glute Bridges

In the workout video, Lupita perfectly demonstrates a glute bridge, which works the hamstrings, lower back, abs, in addition to the glutes. “#HumpDay

50 glute bridges. #letsgetit #bodybossing,” she captioned the clip on Instagram.

2. Music Motivates Her and Makes Her Workouts Fun

Lupita clearly infuses some fun into her workouts with the help of her favorite music. “Faith in myself is always renewed when the beat drops... #waitforit,” she captioned a recent video, breaking into dance after completing an exercise with dumbbells. #bodybossing

3. She Fuses Weights and Cardio

In another workout video, set to Ace of Base, she makes weight lifting double as cardio, punching dumbbells to the beat of the music. “Punching through with Ace Of Base #bodybossing Starting the week with the right energy and the wrong words,” she captioned it.

4. She Treats Herself

Lupita is a firm believer in treating herself. “About to take a bite off this weekend like... #workhardplayhard,” she captioned an image of herself taking a bite out of a few chocolate squares.

5. She Works Out for Her Body...And Her Mind

Lupita uses exercise for more than just staying in shape. “When I feel the burn, I smile and it tricks my body into thinking I am fine. And then I am! #Fitnesscanbefun #SweatNSmile,” she explained in one of her posts.

6. When She Has to Get Into Shape for a Role, She Cuts Sugar

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Lupita revealed to Essence that she sacrificed sweet stuff to get into Black Panther shape. “It was only once we wrapped that I realized I was on a sugar-free diet,” she said “We could have fruit, which is a good sugar, but no fructose or refined sugar. But we could have carbs, which are good when you work out as much as we did, and we weren’t eating less. We actually had to eat smaller meals every three hours. I never got bored. I’ve never worked on a project like this where there is a diet and a workout plan.”

7. She Gets Her Zen On

The actress knows the importance of getting her zen on. Yoga and meditation are a big part of Lupita’s life, she once revealed to Vogue.

Wanda Nara, the Argentine celebrity, has a fit figure; as a model, it's part of the gig. Nara is currently on vacation in Rwanda. While she was there, she made sure to spend time in the pool, taking in the scenery in a swimsuit. In her most recent Instagram post, Nara posed in front of a mountain, lounging on the side of the pool. She captioned the photo, “Wanda en Rwanda.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Wanda Nara 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 Home Gym

Nara doesn't need to leave her home to workout. She has all the necessary equipment at her house. Nara has posted several photos on Instagram of herself in her home gym, or about to workout. She posted this photo of herself getting ready to do a morning workout, captioning it, “Good day to you.” "I recommend exercising a minimum of four to five days each week. One key part of this schedule is to vary the types and intensity of exercise you do on different days. By changing up your exercise routine regularly, you’ll work different muscles and lower your risk for overuse injuries. You also can avoid the trap of doing the same thing over and over until you get bored and quit altogether," says Ben Levine, MD, to UT Southwestern Medical Center.

2. She Loves Watermelon

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Nara loves to eat healthy. One of her favorite foods is watermelon. Nara posted this photo on Instagram of herself lounging by the pool. She enjoyed a lot of watermelon slices, captioning it, “I’m looking forward to summer.” "Did you know watermelon has more lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable? Lycopene is an antioxidant linked to decreased risk of cancer, heart disease and age-related eye disorders," says the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Swims

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Nara loves to swim, and she spends a lot of time by the pool, or at the beach. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself enjoying a pool day with her family. She captioned the photo, “I am a lucky mama.” Nara also posted this set of photos of herself lounging on the beach sand in Dubai. She captioned it, “Always give me a beach.”

4. She Bike Rides

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Nara also loves to go biking as a way to stay in shape. She also likes to go riding with her family. Nara posted this photo on Instagram of herself and her family riding in a park. She captioned the post, “Bike riding with my kids.”

5. She Rides Horses

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Nara loves to ride horses as a way to stay in shape. She posted this photo on Instagram of herself riding in Argentina. She also posted this photo of herself riding in a park, captioning it, “Very gaucho.” She also posted this set of photos of herself and a friend going on a trail ride, including through a river. She captioned it, “Elsa and Anna.”

Ximena Duque-Adkins, star of Milagros de Navidad, is vacationing in Miami. She’s making sure to spend time at the city’s amazing beaches. One thing Adkins did was spend time on a boat. She just posted a new reel on Instagram set to Harry Styles’ “As It Was.” In it, she posed in a black bathing suit, sunglasses, and a white straw hat with black patterns. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ximena Duque-Adkins 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 Works Out Her Abs

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Adkins likes to post workout videos on her Instagram. That way, her followers can see how she stays in shape. She shared some of her favorite ab exercises in this reel. In it, she is seen doing exercises like planks, and crunches with her legs in the air and a weight. She captioned the reel, “My Sunday routine.”

2. She Works Out Her Legs

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Adkins doesn’t skip leg day. She shared her go-to lower body exercises in this reel on Instagram. In it, she is seen doing inverted leg presses, standing hamstring curls, and squats, among others. She captioned the reel, “#Yesyoucan, my beautiful people, just set the goal and go train, not only to look good but for health, even if you go out to change 20 minutes every day. Go, you can do it.”

3. She Strength Trains

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Adkins loves to do weight and strength training. Her workout reels are full of herself doing exercises with weights. In this reel, she is seen doing bridge raises with a barbell, deadlifts with hand weights, and single leg hamstring curls with a machine. She captioned the reel, “Here is a bit of my routine today with my favorite trainer.”

4. She Swims With Her Kids

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Adkins loves to do activities with her kids. One thing she likes to do with them is go swimming. She posted this series of photos and video on Instagram of her family at the pool. She captioned the post, “This fills me with a LOT of peace of mind!”

5. She’s Present

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Adkins wants to be present for her family. In this video, she talks about wanting to balance her career as an actress with being a wife and mother. “Acting comes with a lot of sacrifices,” she says. “The biggest one is that you sacrifice a lot of time away from your family. I sat down with my husband and I said ‘I want to be a present mom. I want to be a present wife.’’’ Adkins says that she has found the balance she needs and wants.

Nomvelo Makhanya is making a splash in her swimsuit. In a few new social media posts the South African Scandal! star shows off her amazing body in a bathing suit while enjoying a day at the beach. She captioned one of them, “live life,” and her many followers had lots to say about it. “Baby you look sleek,” commented one. “U look lovely,” added another. How does the star keep herself fit? Celebwell rounded up her top health habits.

1. She Boxes

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In order to prepare for her role in Netflix’s i Am All Girls, Nomvelo learned how to box. “That experience was fun. It was different and I really enjoyed it because I'm so used to being in studio so the change of scene and pace was amazing. Even how I embodied the character was amazing. The production went all out to ensure we had the necessary training. Because my character was a boxer so I went for training which was really dope,” she told Times Live. Harvard Health maintains that boxing is a great way to build strength, improve balance, posture, hand-eye coordination, boost mood and endurance, and helps increase alertness.

2. She Opens Up About Her Mental Health

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After getting written off Scandal!, Nomvelo opened up about the “toxic” working environment which almost led her to take her own life. “I’ve been the one that’s been catching all the f*cken smoke … It wasn’t me guys, it wasn’t my choice. They wrote me off, that’s the truth … It was God’s plan though, I’m going to tell you that for real,” she said. “I’ve been praying … I’ve been wanting to leave that place … For me it was something I had really been praying about so when it finally happened it really felt like God was removing me from the toxic environment. I probably would have killed myself. There was a 90% chance. That’s how toxic that place was.”

3. She Does Warrior Fighting

Novelo joined superstar Thuso Mbedu for warrior training in Johannesburg. “I had to train like a warrior today and I am excited for The Woman King and for the cast that is here,” she told Sowetan Live. "I did some kicks and I definitely enjoyed myself in the company of Thuso. It was an amazing experience to come together as creatives, especially after Covid-19.”

4. She Strength and Weight Trains

Nomvelo does serious strength and weight training. In one TikTok she does walking lunges with heavy weights, box jumps, and push ups. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

5. She Dances

Nomvelo loves to dance. You can find her showing off her moves on TikTok. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.