Sydney Sweeney Swears By These 5 Habits to Stay Toned and Ageless

Sydney Sweeney is showing off her rock hard abs during a workout. In a new social media post the Madam Web star flaunts her fantastically taut tummy in a yellow Athleta set, snapping a selfie at the gym. “Things I’m loving this month,” she wrote. How does the gorgeous young star approach health and fitness? Here is everything you need to know about her exercise routine.

1. She Water Skis

Sydney has been water skiing since the “moment I could walk,” she told Women’s Health. “I remember that whenever we would go by the docks of my grandma’s or my cousin’s house, I’d wave. I felt so cool because I could take off one hand. That’s my earliest memory of skiing, but I’ve been doing it as long as I can remember. It’s my favorite.” What makes it such a great workout? “It’s a lot of upper body strength, it’s balance, it’s core, it’s legs—you get tired really fast,” she says. “I see such a change in my body after an entire summer of [skiing]. My arms are stronger, more sculpted. My abs are rock solid. But I never look at it as a workout because it is so much fun,” she said.

2. She Hydrates

Sweeney understands the importance of hydration. She confessed to the Hollywood Reporter that she’s never even tried coffee and doesn’t drink alcohol. “If I’m celebrating, or it’s a very rare occasion, I’ll have a Shirley Temple,” she said.

3. She Does Martial Arts

Sydney is an experienced MMA fighter. “I’m trained in mixed martial arts,” she told Marie Claire. “I started when I was 14 and did my first competition at 18. It was a grappling competition against all guys a weight category above me, and I got first place. Those guys were probably saying, ‘Oh, we didn’t want to hurt her,’ but they were definitely trying. Everyone broke a sweat!”

4. She Reads Books

Sydney indulges in me-time. “I love to paint, and I love to read,” she said. “Those are the activities that are just for me.” One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years compared with people who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

5. She Takes solidcore Workout Classes

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In her latest post Sweeney reveals that she has been doing the solidcore workout, calling it “the most insane workout ever.” The pilates-based method is a low-impact, high intensity workout with classes offered across the country.

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1. She Is Into Martial Arts

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In addition to being an Emmy nominated actress, Sydney is an experienced MMA fighter. “I’m trained in mixed martial arts,” she told Marie Claire. “I started when I was 14 and did my first competition at 18. It was a grappling competition against all guys a weight category above me, and I got first place. Those guys were probably saying, ‘Oh, we didn’t want to hurt her,’ but they were definitely trying. Everyone broke a sweat!”

2. She Skies

Sydney also loves skiing. “Hope one day i can do this everyday,” she said while on a recent skiing trip.Research has linked the sport to so many benefits, including a decreased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. It is also a great physical workout.

3. She Hikes

Sydney is also a big hiker. Her hiking buddy? Her pooch. “If you need me I’ll be climbing some rocks,” she captioned an image. Hiking helps build stronger muscles and bones, improves your sense of balance, improves your heart health, and decreases the risk of certain respiratory problems.

4. She Avoids These Trendy Workouts

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Sydney isn’t a fan of trendy workouts, including yoga. “I've tried to get into yoga, but my mind just races too much so I can't get there yet,” she admitted to Yahoo Life’s The Unwind. She added to Bustle that she has used a Peloton.

5. She Hydrates

Sydney prioritizes hydration and drinks nothing but water. “I have never even tried coffee. I only drink water — for whatever reason, when I was like, 12, I decided I would only drink water and I just stuck with it. I love water, it’s my thing,” she told Bustle.

Sydney Sweeney, star of Euphoria, is in Hawaii and loving it. “72 hours off, let the fun begin 🥰,” she captioned a photo of her in a swimsuit in O'ahu, looking straight out of her other hit HBO show, The White Lotus. What is her exercise method of choice and what other things does she do to keep herself so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Sydney Sweeney 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 Does Mixed Martial Arts

In a video clip she shared, Sydney can be seen boxing and kickboxing like a pro. In addition to fighting with her trainer, he has her incorporating punches into workout moves, including crunches. “I’m trained in mixed martial arts,” the actress previously told Marie Claire. “I started when I was 14 and did my first competition at 18. It was a grappling competition against all guys a weight category above me, and I got first place. Those guys were probably saying, ‘Oh, we didn’t want to hurt her,’ but they were definitely trying. Everyone broke a sweat!”

2. She Skis

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When she isn’t kicking butt in the MMA arena, Sydney is water and snow skiing. In a recent Instagram “yearly ski post” she showed off her skills. “Hope one day i can do this everyday,” she wrote. “Getting 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercises each week is important, according to the American College of Sports Medicine,” says the Mayo Clinic. “There are many options to explore when it comes to cardio workouts. Consider what you can do in the comfort of your own home, outdoors or in the gym. Swimming, cross-country skiing, stair-climbing and jumping rope are examples of exercises that will increase your cardiovascular rate.”

3. She Hikes, Walks, and Runs

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Another one of Sydney’s favorite outdoor activities is hiking. She has shared several photos of herself getting her walk on, oftentimes with her canine companion. “If you need me I’ll be climbing some rocks,” she captioned an image. “I try to take my dog on a walk twice a day. We’ll do a 2-mile walk in the morning and again at night if I can. If I’m feeling really motivated, I’ll run,” she told Bustle.

4. She Avoids Two Trendy Workouts

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“I've tried to get into yoga, but my mind just races too much so I can't get there yet,” she admitted to Yahoo. She added to Bustle that she has never hopped on a Peloton. “When you lift weights, your muscles get stronger and bigger. When you do yoga, your brain cells develop new connections, and changes occur in brain struc­ture as well as function, resulting in improved cog­nitive skills, such as learning and memory. Yoga strengthens parts of the brain that play a key role in memory, attention, awareness, thought, and language. Think of it as weightlifting for the brain,” says Harvard Health.

5. She Hydrates

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Sydney focuses on hydration, and has one go-to drink. “I have never even tried coffee. I only drink water — for whatever reason, when I was like, 12, I decided I would only drink water and I just stuck with it. I love water, it’s my thing,” she told Bustle. “The National Academy of Medicine suggests an adequate intake of daily fluids of about 13 cups and 9 cups for healthy men and women, respectively, with 1 cup equaling 8 ounces. Higher amounts may be needed for those who are physically active or exposed to very warm climates,” says Harvard Health.

6. She Does Workout Videos

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Sydney also does workouts in the comfort of her own home. “If I have an hour, I’ll do a workout video at home, like a DOGPOUND one. Sometimes it’s hard if I’m missing equipment, but it’s doable,” she told Bustle.

7. She Eats a Little Sugar

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Sydney isn’t afraid of a little sugar, revealing to Bustle that for breakfast she is “really into” croissant toast that she eats with cinnamon sugar and honey butter. Other favorite sweet treats? “I'll have some Swedish Fish or anything gummy if I'm tired. I’ve had a Shirley Temple to celebrate,” she added.