Lucy Liu, 55, does these go-to workouts to get in shape for action films

After trying life as a vegan for almost a year, Liu settled on being a vegetarian for one main reason.

“I make a lot of things for my son that have cheese and eggs in them, so I eat with him because he loves sharing food,” she previously told Women’s Health, adding that she feels more energetic and less bloated while eating a plant-based diet.

While chatting with E! News in 2016, the star also revealed that she’s passionate about eating organic food.

“I’ll even pass on something if I don’t think it’s organic. I’m doing that more now because I have a 1-year old son and it’s important for me to feed him things that are fresh. For him, who’s growing and developing, it’s going to make a big difference. For me, when I don’t eat organic, I just feel tired,” she said.

She’s a fan of muscle response testing

Liu told Women’s Health she prefers a mix of Eastern treatments and Western medicine to keep her health in check. For instance, she often consults with a doctor to do muscle response testing.

Per the National Library of Medicine, manual muscle testing is a “non-invasive assessment tool” that can “evaluate neuromusculoskeletal integrity, and muscular strength.”

She allows herself the occasional sweet treat

Banning entire food groups can feel so restrictive. Instead of taking such an extreme approach to her diet, Liu prefers to let herself indulge once in a while.

“Give yourself treats occasionally, depending on how much you have exercised. If you cut things out of your diet altogether, you will want those foods more and end up bingeing,” she told the Los Angeles Times.

She incorporates healthy swaps into her diet

Per Women’s Health, Liu previously told Fitness Magazine she often eats a protein with steamed veggies or salad for dinner. She also likes to eat healthier versions of her favorite foods.

“I also eat veggie pizza or pasta, because when you’re standing all day, it’s a workout, and sometimes you need to carbo-load,” she said.

She pushes herself while training for movie roles

Liu has embraced physically challenging roles throughout her career, and she’s not afraid to put in the hard work while training for a film.

During an interview with her “Charlie’s Angels” co-star Drew Barrymore, Liu reflected on the intense physical preparation they underwent for the popular movie.

“I remember eight hours a day, training five days a week,” she said.

While promoting “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” Liu and her co-stars spoke with BuzzFeed about their stunts in the film and revealed which star is most likely to nail a stunt on the first try.

Liu pointed to herself and her co-star Zachary Levi said, “Lucy’s pretty darn on top of it.”

“I’ll take the stunts. I’ll hold the stunts,” Liu said.

She has a refreshing perspective on body image

Liu didn’t develop her body confidence overnight, but these days, she’s pretty comfortable in her skin. While posing for a Women’s Health magazine cover, the star said her motivation was to show women that “you don’t have to be 20 to wear a bathing suit.”

“With all the flaws and all the life that a body experiences, it’s still something that you should carry with confidence,” she said.

She stays motivated with the help of friends

Friends have a wonderful way of cheering you on as you embark on your fitness journey. Liu once told Fitness Magazine that she was part of an inspiring health-focused email chain with her pals.

“We’d email saying, ‘I ran today.’ Or ‘I ate this,’ and we’d share recipes. Then we’d celebrate by going to a show or taking a group Pilates class when each of us reached our goals. We also celebrated mini milestones along the way to keep our motivation up,” she said, per USA Today.

She looks beyond water to hydrate after a workout

Liu drinks plenty of water to stay hydrated, but she also turns to sports drinks from R.W. Knudsen to keep her going after a workout.

“The Recharge has no added sugar because it’s made from grape juice, so it’s like a natural Gatorade. If you feel it’s too sweet, you can actually dilute it with water. I work out a lot, doing hot yoga or spinning, and sometimes water doesn’t cut it, so I need more of a boost. I like the lemon the most — the others aren’t as refreshing,” she told New York Magazine.