Gisele Bündchen made a name for herself as the fashion industry's "it girl," and has put in a lot of work over the years to maintain her physique.
In chapter seven of her new book, "Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life," the 38-year-old detailed the steps she takes to stay fit (and even enjoy exercising).
"Some people exercise to get a great body. I exercise for sanity and clarity, too," Bündchen wrote.
The model integrates several different fitness methods, from yoga and kickboxing to surfing and skiing.
Keep reading to learn more about Bündchen's go-to techniques to stay physically active.
She exercises with a positive mindset
Bündchen works out every morning and approaches it "with 100% of my focus and dedication."
"My approach has less to do with wanting to be the best and more with wanting to give my best," Bündchen wrote, noting that her goals are "presence, dedication, and intensity," no matter what the workout may be.
To maximize her efforts, Bündchen added that she doesn't "ever want exercise to feel like an obligation." If she misses a day or two, she doesn't "freak out about it."
Yoga is one of her go-to options
Bündchen started meditating and doing yoga after experiencing panic attacks for several months in her 20s. She has tried different types of yoga over the years, but hatha yoga ("the practice of physical postures") is her favorite.
"It's so serene that I can be in a state of meditation while practicing," Bündchen said. "Plus a gentle practice works best for me since I do everything else in my life with intensity."
The model added that yoga helps her "remain present." Even when Bündchen is on the go, she makes time to do sun salutations or hip-openers.
"Yoga can be helpful in so many ways," she said. "Whether it involves music or mantras or breath work or meditation, it is a powerful and beautiful spiritual practice. Yoga gave me back my life."
Bündchen enjoys exercising outside when possible
She's particularly fond of being outdoors in Costa Rica and likes riding horses. "I can be fully integrated and present in nature while also doing good things for my body, brain, and spirit," Bündchen said.
She also adds skiing and surfing, when the weather permits. Bündchen concludes surf sessions "with a few sun salutations" to stretch her muscles. If she's on a ski trip with husband Tom Brady, she'll work out with bands after hitting the slopes.
When Bündchen is in Boston, she'll go to Brady's gym
Bündchen will stop by TB12 twice a week and use resistance bands. She also does Pilates or dance classes with her sister, Fafi.
She's a fan of martial arts and practiced kung fu for almost seven years
Bündchen listed Bruce Lee as one of the people she admires because "he had remarkable focus, dedication, and body awareness." In her book, the model explained that she did kung fu "five days a week for almost seven years," even when she was pregnant with daughter Vivian and son Benjamin.
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