Nicole Scherzinger Shares Tips for Staying Fit and Fab

Singer Nicole Scherzinger is 45 and in the best shape of her life in Mykonos, Greece. The 45-year-old star shared a fabulous video of herself frolicking in a crystal-clear swimming pool, wearing a blue bikini that emphasized her incredibly fit and toned physique. She even gave a slow motion hair flip in the water, much to the appreciation of her followers. “This view is absolutely gorgeous,” a fan commented. How does she look so fit? Here are 5 ways Scherzinger maintains her health and beauty.

1. Spinning and HIIT

Scherzinger keeps active by taking long walks and trying out a variety of different workouts. “I like to switch it up and try new things, but most recently, I’ve just been pretty consistent with more HIIT workouts,” she says. “I love doing everything from SoulCycle spinning and climbing to boxing and dance cardio. It’s really good to always keep your body guessing and to always switch it up.”

2. Lots of Protein

Scherzinger starts the day with plenty of protein-filled choices. "I love eggs and bread with a side of smoked salmon or some ham," she says. "If I have some frozen fruit laying around, I’ll make an oat milk smoothie. Sometimes I’ll put turmeric powder in it, which is delicious and anti-inflammatory." For a treat, she enjoys Cheetos and cake. "I love red velvet cake with cream cheese icing [or] carrot cake with cream cheese icing. I love muffins and cakes."

3. Hot Yoga

Scherzinger loves intense, sweaty workouts. “I love running and I love hot yoga,” she says. “I just love the sweat, I love that it pushes you in hot temperatures and I love the stretching side of it. Take care of yourself and do what makes you feel good. Eat the right food, exercise, workout, listen to music that puts you in a positive mood. Find time for prayer and meditation and make time for you – take a bath, go for a massage, workout, stretch…”

4. Self-Care and Wellness

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Scherzinger swears by massages and cold showers for self-care. “I like a deep tissue massage by a strong woman!” she says. “And for a quick fix, hot yoga, a cold shower, and an espresso shot. I like working out as much as possible, as it helps to set my mind straight for the day. The endorphins are great. I'm also very much about eating what you want, within moderation. You've got to enjoy yourself, right?”

5. Diverse Beauty

Scherzinger is thrilled at how diverse the health and beauty industry has become. “Growing up was hard for me, I didn’t really fit in especially with my skin color. But now it’s a melting pot and everyone’s mixed,” she says. “I love how diverse it is. I didn’t think that my skin tone used to be matched by brands, but now brands like Armani and Dolce & Gabbana and YSL who were typically more light in tone now have more orange tones and the right pigment to suit my skin tone and other exotic skin tones as well. I’m really excited about it.”

Nicole Scherzinger is doing her part on “Motivational Monday,” throwing down some old school wisdom and showing off her body! Clad in a swimsuit, the former Pussycat Dolls star shared a quote from Gandhi. “Be Truthful, Gentle and Fearless,” she wrote. “Happy #manamonday morning everyone🙏🏽🌀 #motivationalmonday.” When it comes to diet and exercise, the star has also shared her musings with fans. Read on to see 6 of Nicole Scherzinger’s most motivating ways she 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 Is Committed to Exercise

Nicole doesn’t mess around when it comes to exercise "In a typical workout I would run on the treadmill maybe 20 mins, then try to do some squats, some sit-ups on the exercise ball, some yoga stretches," she told Women's Health UK. She regularly shares her workouts on social media, and they are intense.

2. She Maintains Variety with Fitness

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Aside from strength and weight training, Nicole stays active with a bunch of other workouts. “When I’m home I like to take a spinning class called Soul Cycle or I like to do hot yoga—a modified version of bikram yoga—or hiking, and core power yoga in LA,” she revealed to Women’s Health.

3. She Eats Healthy, Hearty Meals

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Nicole doesn’t starve herself to be thin. "For breakfast I love eggs and toast and smoked salmon or bacon, or porridge. For lunch I like maybe some soup or some sushi. For dinner, anything from pasta to rice, and meats and veggies, to sushi. When I’m going to indulge, I love pasta, pizza, I love Mexican with lots of cheese. I love French fries, or crisps - salt and vinegar crisps. In terms of snacks: almonds, coconut water, bits of coconut, baby carrots,” she told Women’s Health.

4. She Doesn’t Believe in Deprivation

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Nicole doesn’t believe in shying away from cravings. “Don’t deprive yourself of anything because eventually you’ll crave it and then you might binge on it. Everything in moderation," she told Women’s Health UK.

5. She Exercises for Mental Health

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Nicole, who has been open about her mental health struggles, maintains that exercise is a great way to keep the blues at bay “I travel so much it’s so important for me to sweat it out. It’s not only for physical being, but mostly for my mental well-being. It keeps me centered, focused, strong and helps me get in the right frame of mind for my work ahead. Preparation is key. Prepare yourself so when the opportunity comes, you are ready!” she wrote on Instagram.

Singer and TV judge Nicole Scherzinger has been showing off her body since the beginning of her career, and has no signs of stopping. She also looks the exact same way she did at the beginning of her career. Scherzinger posted a lot of swimsuit photos to her Instagram this week from a vacation she took to Canouan. Read on to see 6 ways Nicole Scherzinger 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’s A Believer In Moderation

Scherzinger says that she makes sure to eat healthy, but she also is a believer in moderation and doesn’t deprive herself. When Goodto.com asked her what the best diet tip she ever received was, Scherzinger answered, “Have everything in moderation.” Scherzinger’s trainer, Paolo Mascitti, says that he encourages his clients to practice moderation, as it is an easier and more sustainable diet. “I don’t want my clients to feel extremely restricted in their life,” Mascitti says to HollywoodLife. “I want it to be a lifestyle they can sustain.”

2. She Avoids Midnight Snacks

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Scherzinger says to Goodto.com that she tries to avoid midnight snacks as often as she can, however, she admits that this is difficult for her. “I have to practice it more myself, but not eating too late at night – it really makes a huge difference.” Scherzinger is correct, as several studies have found that eating late at night can be bad for you. A piece for University Health News reported that eating late at night can affect blood sugar regulation and cause weight gain.

3. She Listens To Music While Working Out

Scherzinger is a singer, songwriter, and judge on The Masked Singer, so music is a big part of her life. It is also a big part of her fitness. She says to Goodto.com, “I also love to just zone out, listen to music and jog. All you need is a good playlist – especially since the good weather is coming in the UK and there are so many gorgeous parks.” When asked to give some of her fitness tips, Scherzinger said, “Make a great playlist to inspire you to work out.”

4. She Does HIIT Workouts

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Scherzinger’s trainer, Paolo Mascitti, tells HollywoodLife that he does HIIT workouts with the singer. Mascitti says that he will have Scherzinger start with walking out to a plank from a standing position. “We can do 12 of those. It can be followed by squat overhead presses [with dumbbells],” he says. Twelve reps of those can be followed by 12 squat jumps. “Then it could be a one minute run at medium intensity, just active recovery time. Then we start doing lunges with weights [holding a set of dumbbells]. Let’s say we do 16 – eight and eight – or 10 and 10 [reps]. Followed by jumping [forward] lunges. Go and run again, active recovery for one minute. Come back, repeat maybe three, four times.” Mascitti even posted the singer’s workouts on Instagram.

5. She’s A Fan Of Yoga & Meditation

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Scherzinger tells Goodto.com that one of her favorite workouts is yoga, “I’m really into hot yoga right now.” She also encourages others to “Try hot yoga and meditation and pray when you can.” Scherzinger has posted videos and photos of herself doing yoga on her Instagram page.

6. She Stays Hydrated

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When Scherzinger did a “What I Eat In A Day” food diary for People, she revealed that she will have “6 to 8 glasses of water” each day. Scherzinger also told Goodto.com that she one of her ways of staying energized is “lots of water.” Scherzinger does have a specific type of water that she likes, saying, “My new go to thing is coconut water though – I’ll have that in the morning and when I’m feeling low on energy throughout the day.”