Megan Thee Stallion in Bathing Suit is "Bodying Barcelona"

Megan Thee Stallion transformed her body to get swimsuit ready, as part of her Hottie Bootcamp, and eventually ended up in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The results are on display in a new photo she shared, captioned “Bodying Barcelona.” She wears a brown two piece and is being helped out of a boat like the queen she is. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see how Megan Thee Stallion 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 Uses Bosu Balls

As part of Megan’s hottie bootcamp, she is seen balancing on two bosu balls. “The BOSU is an effective tool for training both static and dynamic balance, as well as training motor skills, kinesthetic awareness and proprioception. When training on an unstable surface, the core automatically fires and contracts to keep the body upright. Thus, the BOSU challenges individuals to build strength and balance simultaneously. Beginning exercisers should have solid balance skills on the ground before using the BOSU ball,” says ACE Fitness.

2. She Tried Pole Dancing

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Pole dancing works your entire body, including your core. “Bending to put on shoes or scoop up a package, turning to look behind you, sitting in a chair, or simply standing still — these are just a few of the many mundane actions that rely on your core and that you might not notice until they become difficult or painful. Even basic activities of daily living — bathing or dressing, for example — call on your core,” says Harvard Health.

3. She Did Squats

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“The body-weight squat is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the lower body—the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings. Squats are considered an essential exercise to anyone’s strength routine, both for increasing the size of the legs and glutes as well as developing strength and power. Squats, when performed correctly, offer numerous benefits and should be considered a whole-body exercise,” says ACE Fitness.

4. She Did HIIT Training

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High intensity interval training can help you lose weight. “Short-term moderate-intensity to high-intensity exercise training can induce modest body composition improvements in overweight and obese individuals without accompanying body-weight changes. HIIT and MICT show similar effectiveness across all body composition measures suggesting that HIIT may be a time-efficient component of weight management programs,” said one study.

5. She Did Aerobic Workouts

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Aerobic exercise doesn’t just make you leaner. It makes you smarter. “A recent NIA-supported study from the University of Wisconsin led by Dr. Ozioma Okonkwo found that even moderate physical activity may increase metabolism in brain regions important for learning and memory. The study asked cognitively normal, late-middle age (average age 64 years old) participants to wear an accelerometer for 7 consecutive days to measure daily physical activity. Scientists were then able to determine the amount of time each individual engaged in light (e.g., a slow walk), moderate (e.g., a fast walk), and vigorous activities (e.g., run). The physical activity data were analyzed to determine how they corresponded with glucose metabolism within brain areas that have been demonstrated to be impacted in people with Alzheimer’s. Increasing levels of engagement in moderate physical activity were associated with increases in cerebral glucose metabolism across all brain regions examined,” says one study.

Megan Thee Stallion, the iconic rapper, is enjoying Memorial Day weekend in a swimsuit. Her post from Fashion Nova sent the Internet on fire. “🔥🔥🔥,” commented Paris Hilton. “Hottie with the bodyyyy 💋,” said Vanessa Hudgens. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Megan Thee Stallion 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 Eats Greek Yogurt

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Megan once made a Greek yogurt parfait with fruit and granola. Good choice. You could eat something like that on the Mediterranean diet. “What does breakfast look like when you're following the Mediterranean diet? Appealing and full of fiber-rich foods, such as fruit and whole grains, that can keep you feeling pleasantly full for hours. This version includes plain Greek yogurt, blueberries, apple slices, whole-grain toast and peanut butter,” says the Mayo Clinic.

2. She Held a “Hottie Bootcamp”

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Megan’s bootcamp features high-intensity workouts and healthy eating. "This journey is not necessarily about losing weight but about me getting healthier in general and seeing how I can transform my body in the healthiest way possible," she went on to explain. "So this is just about me cutting things from my diet, adding things to my diet and figuring out what's best for my overall health."

3. She Tossed All Her Junk Food

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"I like to snack and I like to eat whatever I want to eat. And I just feel like lately, the things that I’ve been eating have been not so good for my body,” she sais at the start of her Bootcamp. She added: "Throwing out thee junk food 🥺 Today I cleaned out the fridge to the best of my abilities 😂 ps. Untouched food was not shown and I will donate it I just had to show y’all my commitment to getting rid of the junk 💙."

4. She Does Squats

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Megan was seen doing squats with a kettlebell. “When done correctly squats require an optimal ROM from the mobile joints of the ankle, hip and thoracic spine. If these joints are working correctly then performing an effective squat pattern should not cause any discomfort to a client, however if a client loses mobility from any of these joints that it could adversely affect the joints of the knee or lumbar spine which are designed for providing structural stability,” says ACE Fitness.

5. She Boxes

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Get a punching bag to get your heart moving. “Cardio can mean anything from running and biking to jumping jacks and kickboxing. For strength training, bodyweight exercises, free weights or resistance bands can all be beneficial. Whatever workout you plan to do at home, try to mix in a combination of cardio and strength training that works for you and your goals,” says the Cleveland Clinic.

Megan Thee Stallion is showing off her best-shape-ever body — in a bathing suit. In a new social media post the rapper, who has spent the last year working hard to transform her body, flaunts her chiseled abs in a swimsuit. She shared the photos via Instagram, driving her followers wild. “I wish I could love every picture separately,” commented one. “My legit motivation. Let me put this bagel down and hit this gym,” added another. How did the Body singer achieve her fit figure? Celebwell has the lowdown on her top health habits.

1. Discipline

Megan kickstarted her fitness journey at the start of 2023. "I'm really proud of my journey," she told People in June. "Fitness has become a part of my lifestyle. I've been disciplined and committed to working out on a regular basis and investing in my health."

2. Self-Care Days

Megan revealed to People that she takes self-care days “journaling, praying, spending time with my dogs, working out, binging my favorite shows and just doing activities that make me happy,” she revealed.

3. Hottie Bootcamp

“I might have to drop a Hottie Bootcamp sometime soon,” Meghan joked to People about the workout program she created to motivate people. However, there is nothing funny about her workouts. She does lots of squats, explaining in a #FitTok that she's aiming to "build this bootyyy.” She also added that she previously did a lot of HIIT workouts and cardio to lsoe weight, but now she is trying to build up her booty and thighs.

4. Outdoor Workouts

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While Meghan definitely spends a lot of time in the gym, she also heads outdoors to blast calories. A few of her favorite workouts, per her TikTok clips? Sand dune springs and boxing on the beach.

5. Fueling Her Body with Food

Megan recently got into Pilates, sharing a clip of her workout on the reformer. Why is pilates a good workout? According to the Mayo Clinic there are lots of benefits to the workout, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health. It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

6. Fueling Her Body with Food

Megan also maintains a healthy, protein rich diet. One of her favorite meals is fried salmon with strawberries, bananas, blackberries, kale, almond milk, organic peanut butter and ice.