Shakira’s top 10 secrets for an amazing post-pregnancy body

Shakira is looking more toned and beautiful than ever! It's hard to believe that she had her second son, Sasha, in January. The Colombian star's post-pregnancy body caught our attention. Here, we have her trainer's– Anna Kaiser– top tips for getting Shaki back into shape. 

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Cut the sugar

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Beware if you have a sweet tooth! Kaiser explained, "Zero sugar. Really check and see how much sugar is in your food."

Keep moving

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Shaki's toned legs are amazing! Her secret is to stay active, even if it means walking on days she doesn't have time to work out. "If your body continues to move and be challenged, that’s gonna be so much more effective," her trainer said.

Switch it up

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Shakira never sticks to the same routine. She loves dancing to shed the extra pounds and goes with ballet and hip-hop moves.

Take it slow

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Kaiser made sure to start Shakira on a gentle workout routine at first. "[Her] workout after [initially] giving birth was different than her workout now, because I had to slowly work her back into shape in a way that was realistic for a new mom. And also safe for her body," she revealed.

Portion control is key

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Shakira makes sure watch her portion sizes. "It’s more about portion control and eating, like, every two or three hours," explained Kaiser.

Stay consistent

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Whatever you do, don't give up! Kaiser said, "It's about keeping it consistent. If you can only do 15 or 30 minutes that day, only do 15 or 30 minutes — but do it!"

Hit the treadmill

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Several months after pregnancy, you can increase your workout intensity. Go for a treadmill session and break it up with a dance-based interval like Shakira does.

Dance!

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We all know the Colombian's hips don't lie. Think the same way about your own caderas. "I love the combo of dance and strength," told Shakira to UsWeekly.

Go all natural

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Shakira sticks to an all-natural diet to cut down the extra baby weight. She loves eating fish, chicken, fresh vegetables and quinoa.

Don't drink too much alcohol

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You may be tempted to make up for all of the vino you avoided during pregnancy, but make sure you watch your alcohol intake. "Drinking is one of the ways we consume the most sugar," Kaiser explained.