Priyanka Chopra in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shares Photos of "Lately"

Priyanka Chopra is a successful actress. She’s known for her roles in the series Quantico and the films Baywatch and Isn’t It Romantic. Chopra shared some life highlights on Instagram recently. In one photo, she’s seen in workout gear. Chopra captioned the post, “Lately.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Priyanka Chopra stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Drinks Water First Thing In The Morning

Chopra shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Vogue. She says that she starts each day with a glass of water. “I didn’t want the answer to this to be drinking coffee, so this is a new thing. What I now do, and it’s something I learned in India, is keep a copper glass next to my bed and keep water in it overnight. The good qualities of copper seep into the water – it’s good for the immune system, bones and nerves. I drink that cup first thing, then I start my espresso machine and go about my day.”

2. She Removes Her Makeup

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Chopra has amazing skin, and shared some of her secrets in an interview with Vogue. She says that she makes sure to remove all of her makeup. “I’m all about good skincare. If you have good skin – a good base – you can wear as much or as little make-up as you want. Your skin is the foundation to being able to express yourself through make-up. I think it’s important to take off all your make-up at the end of the night so there’s nothing, no mascara or remnants of the day. It’s a therapeutic process for me. If I need to take off make-up (like mascara) that isn’t easy to remove with just a face wash, I use a Shiseido make-up remover that’s super gentle and removes it all.”

3. She Meditates

Chopra loves to meditate. “I think meditation comes in different forms,” she says to Vogue. “Mine is when I really lock into work. It feels like a meditative thing to me when I’m on set and thinking about building the character. Whenever I’m being creative, I feel meditative. Wellness [for me] includes eating right, consuming the right things, and I’m all about being good to your body and treating it like it’s your best friend.

4. She Swims

Chopra tells Vogue that she likes to swim to stay in shape. “I’m not someone who does very well in classes, but I swim. I do 15 to 20 laps. It boosts my mood and I feel super energetic and ready to go.” The Mayo Clinic states that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Exercise in an aquatic environment offers numerous options and techniques for almost all levels of physical ability. Exercise can be as basic as walking in the water to more high-level aerobic activities, such as deep-water running or swimming. Standing exercises often are performed in water that is waist to chest deep. These exercises can focus on improving range of motion/flexibility, balance and strength. Resistance training can be amped up by simply increasing the speed of movement or adding equipment, such as mitts, paddles, noodles or bands, to increase drag.”

5. She Makes Time For Herself

Chopra leads a busy life, however, she does believe in making time for herself. "My wellness really comes from my mental health," she said to Glamour. "I believe in having a sense of balance. I lived in extremes during my 20s, but that’s too tumultuous. Now I’m getting older I look for balance, whether that’s taking a walk with my dogs and the baby, or having a minute to myself with my face mask and my coffee, or oiling my hair, or my nighttime routine listening to some music. Five minutes of doing something for you can really help heal the day."

Priyanka Chopra is celebrating “Throwback Thursday” on Instagram. And the memory she chose to revisit is a gorgeous one. In her most recent post, Chopra shared a photo of herself posing on a beach. In it, she wore a leopard bikini, with her abs on display, and her hair flowing in the wind. She captioned the photo, “Circa November 2000. Presenting my 18 year old ‘smolder.’” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Priyanka Chopra 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 When She Needs To

Chopra revealed a lot of her workout secrets in an interview with Vogue. She says that she avoids over-exercising, and instead hits the gym when she needs to. “I work out only when I need to. My body responds very quickly to exercise, so I don’t need too long to tone up and get into shape. I want to hit the gym but I work 15-hour days and I’m exhausted by the end of it.”

2. She Lives An Active Life

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For Chopra, fitness isn’t just going to the gym, or doing exercise at home. It’s being active throughout her day. She tells Vogue that she does things each day that will get her moving. “I try to be active in everyday life—I take the stairs instead of the elevators or walk instead of driving,” she explains.

3. She Swims

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Chopra tells Vogue that she likes to do full body workouts. And she has a favorite type in particular. “I also love swimming, it’s a full-body workout,” she says. “I’ll try to do 10 laps continuously.”

4. She Does This Cardio Trick

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Chopra broke down her diet and exercise secrets in a video interview with Pinkvilla. In it, she revealed her go-to workout for when she’s in a hotel or on the road. “I love skipping. I learnt it really really well in school and then I learnt it even better during Mary Kom, so I try to get my cardio in my skipping. It's easy to carry, you have your skipping rope in your bag, it's easy to do."

5. She Does Her Own Stunts

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Chopra has played a lot of roles in action films and TV shows. She tells Vogue that she does a lot of her own stuntwork in these roles. “I have to stay super active and agile because I do my own stunts. I do all my fights myself. I trust my body and my instincts.”

Priyanka Chopra is getting her body ready for her next role – in exercise clothes. In a new mirror selfie the actress flaunts her incredibly fit figure in a Joah Brown sports bra and exercise shorts. “It’s giving..Finally going back to work energy,” she captioned the Instagram Story. How does the stunning star and mother-of-one maintain her amazing body? Here is everything you need to know about her approach to diet and exercise.

1. She Doesn’t Diet

Priyanka doesn’t like to restrict herself when it comes to food. "I don't really have a diet. I wing it by the seat of my pants," she dished to ELLE. "It's such a girl thing to do, like if I feel, 'Ughh, I put on a few pounds' and I feel gross about [myself] I suddenly start eating salad, protein, and soup. Otherwise, if I am feeling like I am in great shape I am okay with cheeseburgers and pizza. So, when someone asks me about my diet I feel terrible saying that I don't really have one." She does pay attention to when she eats, however. “I was very used to eating dinner right before I went to bed, but I changed that completely. I try not to eat after 8 o’clock. I start my day with some exercise, and I make sure I’m drinking lots of water," she told People.

2. She Hydrates with Water and Juice

For Priyanka, "juices and water are very high” on her intake list. “In fact, water is a must for everyone, at least 10 glasses a day. I often overshoot that, but it does wonders to your skin,” she told Times of India. “Post gym hydration with groans and moans,” she captioned a post of herself getting replenished. Why should you hydrate? Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues, explains the Mayo Clinic.

3. She Loves Skipping

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Priyanka’s secret exercise weapon? A jump rope, which she keeps in her purse. "I love skipping. I learnt it really really well in school and then I learnt it even better during Mary Kom, so I try to get my cardio in my skipping. It's easy to carry, you have your skipping rope in your bag, it's easy to do,” she revealed in an interview.

4. She Moves Throughout the Day

Priyanka tries to slip in movement throughout the day, without formally “exercising.” This could be a hike, which she refers to as mother nature's medicine, or parking the car further than she actually needs to. “I try to be active in everyday life—I take the stairs instead of the elevators or walk instead of driving,” she said.

5. She Defines Wellness as “Self-Care”

Priyanka maintains that self-care is selfless. "If you have the ability to look out for your well-being, you also have the ability to look out for your family and friend's well-being," she said. "If you are inherently happy inside and you're investing in yourself and taking care of your own self, that's truly what wellness means. “

6. She Exercises on an On-Need Basis

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Priyanka doesn’t over-exercise. “Honestly, I work out only when I need to. My body responds very quickly to exercise, so I don’t need too long to tone up and get into shape," she explained to Vogue India. “I want to hit the gym but I work 15-hour days and I’m exhausted by the end of it.”

Priyanka Chopra is sharing a glimpse into her life – and photos of herself in her workout clothes. In a new social media post the actress shows off her flat tummy in a crop top and sweats, looking absolutely incredible. “Lately,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps and videos. “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 looking gorgeous 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍,” commented one of her followers. “Miss perfect,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Protein for Weight Loss

"I don't really have a diet. I wing it by the seat of my pants," Priyanka told ELLE about her eating style. "It's such a girl thing to do, like if I feel, 'Ughh, I put on a few pounds' and I feel gross about [myself] I suddenly start eating salad, protein, and soup. Otherwise, if I am feeling like I am in great shape I am okay with cheeseburgers and pizza. So, when someone asks me about my diet I feel terrible saying that I don't really have one." Why should you consider amping up your protein to lose weight? Several clinical trials have found that consuming more protein than the recommended dietary allowance not only reduces body weight (BW), but also enhances body composition by decreasing fat mass while preserving fat-free mass (FFM) in both low-calorie and standard-calorie diets.

2. Hydration

Priyanka maintains that "juices and water are very high” are a top priority. “In fact, water is a must for everyone, at least 10 glasses a day. I often overshoot that, but it does wonders to your skin,” she told Times of India. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues, explains the Mayo Clinic.

3. Jump Roping

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Priyanka is a fan of the jump rope. “I love skipping. I learnt it really really well in school and then I learnt it even better during Mary Kom, so I try to get my cardio in my skipping. It's easy to carry, you have your skipping rope in your bag, it's easy to do,” Priyanka revealed in an interview. “Not only can the repetitive movement of skipping rope elevate your heart rate, work muscles in the arms and legs and burn calories, it may even provide a quick jolt of joy,” says Nike.

5. Self-Care

Priyanka is an advocate of self-care. "If you have the ability to look out for your well-being, you also have the ability to look out for your family and friend's well-being," she said. "If you are inherently happy inside and you're investing in yourself and taking care of your own self, that's truly what wellness means.”

5. Morning Workouts When Needed

“I start my day with some exercise,” Priyanka explained to People. “Honestly, I work out only when I need to. My body responds very quickly to exercise, so I don’t need too long to tone up and get into shape," she added to Vogue India. “I want to hit the gym but I work 15-hour days and I’m exhausted by the end of it.”