Let's take a minute to just hate on Shakira and her post pregnancy body for a second. I mean, come on! Just look at her perfectly toned figure! Done soaking it in? Now, we can actually learn from the Colombian pop star's diet and fitness secrets! Shakira recently shared an impressive workout photo with trainer Anna Kaiser, which made me feel like we can all snag her amazing body with this simple fitness trick. Well, with this type of Hips Don't Lie body, Shakira has several tricks and we are sharing them all!
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Dancing like those hips don't lie
Shakira has been shedding the post baby pounds by shaking her hips with celebrity trainer Anne Kaiser! Dancing is an excellent way to crank up the cardio. We should all get it moving just like Shaki!
Eating like a birdie
As Self's September cover girl, the Colombian star revealed her meal plan to keep a tiny waist. Shakira eats eight small meals a day, which range in 200 to 250 each. These aren't frituras either. They're rich in fiber, protein, calcium and iron.
Starting slowly and picking up intensity
After giving birth to Milan in 2013, Shakira got her post-body back by slowly returning to her fitness routine. Her trainer Kaiser revealed that Shakira would work out 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening. After a few weeks, she kicked that up to an hour twice a day.
Ignoring your abs is a mistake
Shakira loves to show off her toned abs, but she doesn't get them by speeding up the process. "Two minutes of ab work isn't enough," she told Self. Focus on completing two sets of 15 reps per side if you want abs like these.
Doing planks work magic
Planks are the best move to strengthen your core. Clearly, Shakira knows it! She does 15 reps of half plank push-ups and pulses down 20 times to really feel the burn.
Switching it up matters
Shakira doesn't stick to the same boring workout routine. She loves variety and trying tennis, roller skating and Zumba.
Skipping leg day is a sin
Shakira has some of the best legs in the business, but she works hard at keeping them beautiful and toned. She does lunge and kick exercises to tone her thighs and backside.
Cheating is allowed
Shakira may be strict when it comes to her workout, but her diet is a different story. Every now and then she allows herself a cheat day and indulges in her favorite treat–chocolate.
Cutting the cafecito
We all know Colombian coffee is some of the best there is, but Shakira doesn't get a cup full when she's training and dieting. The mother of two cuts caffeine out of her diet, which helps boost her metabolism.
Working the booty
Shakira is all about booty lifting exercises. One of her favorites is the glute lift with pulses, which requires you to kneel on all fours, lift your left knee off the floor and flex your left foot. Lift your left knee up and then lower. Repeat with the other leg.
