5 Secrets of Katy Perry's Stunning Beach Body as She Poses in Swimwear

Is it true that blondes have more fun? Judging from Katy Perry’s latest vacation photo dump, the answer is yes. The stunning singer shared a bunch of snaps from her Hawaiian vacation this week, showing off her hot body in a variety of swimsuits and flaunting the fun times she had on her island getaway. How does the mother-of-one maintain her figure and what is her overall approach to health and fitness? Read on to see 6 ways Katy Perry 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 Eats Healthy 60 Percent of the Time

Most stars maintain they follow an 80/20 diet, eating healthy the vast majority of the time. However, Katy has a much more lax approach. “Let’s be honest,” she told Prevention, “it’s 60/40.”

2. Her Health Is Part of Her Job

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Katy approaches health as part of her job. “I’ve had a lot of opportunity in my life and I know how fortunate I am, but when I don’t have my health, nothing else matters,” she told Prevention. “If I can’t get on the stage and do it, I disappoint so many people. I’ve lost my magical power if I can’t get onstage.”

3. She Loves Apple Cider Vinegar

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Katy and fiance Orlando Bloom have a shared love of apple cider vinegar. When they first started dating she found a water bottle that was “kind of cloudy, because it had apple cider vinegar in it,” in his car and she knew they were meant to be “Is this looove?” she joked about the moment. She has been drinking ACV for many years. “My mother made me drink it every day, but now it’s a staple for me,” she told Prevention, revealing that her mom has known the founder of Bragg for decades. Now, Katy and Orlando are co-owners. “I’m here to help reeducate people on how to use it,” she said. She not only drinks it, adding two tablespoons into eight ounces of water, she rinses veggies in it, even bathes in it, adding one cup to her bath.

4. She Eats Healthy

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Per PopSugar, Katy eats healthy, balanced meals including soups, grilled chicken, quinoa, asparagus, fresh-pressed juices, and coconut water.

5. She Does HIIT Workout

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Katy is one of the many stars who train with Harley Pasternak, working out five days per week. Her workouts are mostly high intensity interval training. “Katy aims to exercise five days a week, doing short, high-intensity workouts—including lunges and hip thrusts," he told Closer magazine. “These tone, as well as boost her metabolism, and can be done anywhere.”

6. She Also Does Yoga and Meditates

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“I have had a dance with depression, and hot yoga helps clear it all out,” Katy told Prevention. One of her favorites is CorePower Yoga, which she can do wherever she is. “You always know what you’re going to get,” she says. “If you have a healthy body, it helps you have a healthy mind.” She also practices Transcendental Medication. “It clears my head completely,” she told Prevention. “And it ignites something in my brain. I get some of my best creative ideas when I’m TM’ing.” She does it daily, and even brings her teacher on tour with her. “For me, TM has been anxiety-reducing, depression-reducing, great for jet lag, hangovers, mood swings. Anytime I’m in a funky mood, I’m like, ‘give me 20 minutes.’”

Katy Perry is living it up on vacation in her swimsuit. The American Idol judge is showing off her incredible figure in two of her latest social media posts, wearing swimsuits while promoting the show. “Did he just say watch #idol 🦜” she captioned one of them, holding a parrot in her bathing suit, later adding “this is one of the stupider things we’ve posted.” How does the singer maintain her fantastic figure? Read on to see 6 ways Katy Perry 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 Eats Healthy 60 Percent of the Time

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Katy starts with a healthy diet. While most stars follow the 80/20 plan, she is a little more lenient. “Let’s be honest,” she told Prevention, “it’s 60/40.” Per PopSugar, Katy eats healthy, balanced meals including soups, grilled chicken, quinoa, asparagus, fresh-pressed juices, and coconut water.

2. She Prioritizes Health

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Health is a major priority for Perry, who points out that it is part of her job. “I’ve had a lot of opportunity in my life and I know how fortunate I am, but when I don’t have my health, nothing else matters,” she told Prevention. “If I can’t get on the stage and do it, I disappoint so many people. I’ve lost my magical power if I can’t get onstage.”

3. She Drinks Apple Cider Vinegar

Katy is a big fan of drinking apple cider vinegar. “My mother made me drink it every day, but now it’s a staple for me,” she told Prevention, revealing that her mom has known the founder of Bragg for decades. Now, Katy and Orlando are co-owners. “I’m here to help reeducate people on how to use it,” she said. She not only drinks it, adding two tablespoons into eight ounces of water, she rinses veggies in it, and even bathes in it, adding one cup to her bath.

4. She Does HIIT Workout

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Katy trains with Harley Pasternak, working out five days per week. Her workouts are mostly high intensity interval training. “Katy aims to exercise five days a week, doing short, high-intensity workouts—including lunges and hip thrusts," he told Closer magazine. “These tone, as well as boost her metabolism, and can be done anywhere.”

5. She Does Yoga

“I have had a dance with depression, and hot yoga helps clear it all out,” Katy told Prevention. One of her favorites? CorePower Yoga, which she can do wherever she is. “You always know what you’re going to get,” she says. “If you have a healthy body, it helps you have a healthy mind.”

6. She Meditates

Katy also practices Transcendental Medication. “It clears my head completely,” she told Prevention. “And it ignites something in my brain. I get some of my best creative ideas when I’m TM’ing.” She does it daily, and brings her teacher on tour with her. “For me, TM has been anxiety-reducing, depression-reducing, great for jet lag, hangovers, mood swings. Anytime I’m in a funky mood, I’m like, ‘give me 20 minutes.’”

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1. She Eats Clean

Perry told People that she enjoys a healthy diet. Back when preparing for her Super Bowl performance, for example, Perry said her diet included light soups, proteins, and whole grains. "Protein is important because it provides the amino acids your body needs to build and repair muscle," says the Mayo Clinic. "Most research suggests very active people should eat 1.2 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. That means a 150-pound person should eat 82 to 136 grams each day. People who aren't active should eat less protein. Aim for .8 grams per kilogram of body weight each day."

2. She Works Out Five Days A Week

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Perry is one of many celebrity clients of trainer Harley Pasternak, and the two work out regularly togehter. "Katy aims to exercise five days a week, doing short, high-intensity workouts, including lunges and hip thrusts," Pasternak tells the Belfast Telegraph. "These tone, as well as boost her metabolism, and can be done anywhere."

3. She Loves Apple Cider Vinegar

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Perry is a big fan of drinking apple cider vinegar, and she’s had this habit for a while. “My mother made me drink it every day, but now it’s a staple for me,” she said to Prevention. "Many people love apple cider vinegar as a conditioning rinse for your hair," Julieanna Hever, MS, RD, CPT, a plant-based dietitian and author of The Vegiterranean Diet and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition, tells our sister site Eat This, Not That!. "Simply pour it over your hair in the shower after shampooing and it is touted for enhancing shine and cleaning off built-up product."

4. She Jumps Rope

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Perry is a big fan of jumping rope, and says that it is a regular workout for her. She tells Us Weekly, "I like to jump rope! I can do the cross-over and double jumps." "A jump rope is an often overlooked and underestimated fitness tool, despite its exceptional versatility. Jumping rope is a full-body cardio exercise that has many great benefits and is the perfect workout 'filler.' This means you can use jumping rope in between lifting weights or other exercises to keep your heart rate up and skip that long cardio session after your workout," says ACE Fitness.

5. She Finds Healthy Alternatives To Her Favorite Junk Foods

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Perry admits to Us Weekly that she “has a salt tooth," and craves unhealthy food at times. However, with the help with her trainer, Harley Pasternak, Perry finds healthier ways to enjoy her favorite cravings. “We find a healthier option,” she says to Us Weekly. "Toasted whole-grain bread crackers, such as rye Melba toast, are good sources of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Five pieces of Melba toast have about 97 calories," says the Mayo Clinic.