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Oti Mabuse in Bathing Suit Basks in "That African Sun"

Here’s how she stays in shape.

Oti Mabuse is a Latin ballroom dance champion. She is best-known for her many seasons as a professional on Strictly Come Dancing, where she became the second pro dancer to win two seasons. Mabuse was also a judge on The Greatest Dancer. She's currently on vacation in her home country of South Africa, and is enjoying the lovely weather. Mabuse shared a new photo on Instagram of herself posing by the pool. She wore a pink one-piece swimsuit, showing off her figure. She captioned it, "Blue skies, white clouds, that African sun." How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Oti Mabuse 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 A Healthy Breakfast

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Mabuse revealed some of her favorite meals to Women's Health. She says that she makes sure to eat a healthy breakfast. "I love to recycle and use old glass jars," Mabuse says. "So I'll have porridge with some nuts, a teaspoon of peanut butter and just healthy stuff like fruit. I'll have that or three eggs and a nice salad."

2

She Follows a Keto Diet

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Mabuse follows a keto diet. She tells Evening Standard that she got into keto through one of her Strictly partners, Bill Bailey. "The Keto thing, we started doing it. I was introduced to it by Bill actually. He is really healthy. Well it was more his wife, but when we were working together she was making all these healthy meals and she would bring them in for us, so I kept it up. I felt much better about myself. It is really good for me."

3

She Does Cardio

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Mabuse revealed some of her wellness secrets to Express. She says that she likes to do a lot of cardio to stay in shape. "I do 45 minutes on the treadmill when I have time," she says. "I prefer to actually just dance and run, because that's more fun." Mabuse says that she avoids weight exercises for this reason. 

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She Doesn't Restrict Herself

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Mabuse tells Express that she eats pretty healthy. She says that she doesn't cut any food out or restrict herself. "I don't restrict myself in any way," she says. "I feel like if my body wants something, I should give it that. I would never advise anybody to take anything out of their diet."

5

She Takes Vitamins

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Mabuse tells Express that she likes to take supplements and vitamins. She revealed some of her favorites. "I do take vitamins and minerals like magnesium and iron, parsley and omega 3, just stuff to keep my muscle memory strong, to keep going and to feed my brain."

Anna Bechtel
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