Pop superstar Dua Lipa has captivated fans not only with her music but with her seemingly perpetual vacation glow and impressively toned physique. The singer, currently on her Radical Optimism world tour, recently shared a series of glamorous images from her time in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, sparking widespread admiration and curiosity about her fitness regime.
Fan Frenzy Over Holiday Snaps
The 30-year-old Houdini hitmaker posted pictures to Instagram last week, including one of her in a striking purple sequined bikini that showcased her bronzed skin and defined abdominal muscles. The images prompted an immediate reaction from her followers on social media, with many expressing awe at her physical condition.
Fans flooded the comments with requests for her workout routine, with one writing, 'Oh my god Dua Lipa, THESE ABS?!' while another pleaded, 'Pass the Dua Lipa abs workout.' Others simply declared her 'the Queen of vacation!'
The Gruelling Regime Behind the Glamour
While her social media presents a picture of effortless glamour, maintaining her tour-ready and bikini-fit body requires significant dedication. Lipa has openly discussed the comprehensive exercise and nutrition plan that supports her energetic stage performances and enviable figure.
A Pilates Devotee and Entrepreneur
Central to her fitness philosophy is a passion for reformer Pilates. Lipa has frequently credited the practice with helping her tone up and build the core strength necessary for performing in heels for hours on end. In September, she formalised this passion by joining at-home Pilates studio Frame Reformer as a co-founder and chief creative officer.
'I'm in heels all the time, so my core is incredibly important,' she told Vogue. She even keeps a reformer machine at home, noting, 'I love that I see such instant results [from the workout]. It's like some of the best forms of strength training for me.'
High-Intensity and Combat Workouts
To complement her Pilates, Lipa incorporates High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) into her schedule. She appreciates its efficiency, having said in 2017, 'it's so quick, it's over before it's even started!' Her HIIT sessions typically involve exercises like jumping jacks, mountain climbers, and burpees, performed in short, intense bursts.
She is also a fan of boxing, which she says keeps her in peak physical condition and acts as a powerful stress reliever. 'Since starting boxing I've probably been in the best shape ever. It's also a great stress reliever,' she explained to Beauty Crew. According to her former trainer, Peter MacIver, her regimen also includes regular cardio and resistance training three to four times weekly.
Core Focus and Essential Recovery
Lipa's famously strong core is the result of targeted work, including exercises like bicycle crunches, leg raises, and planks—though she admits the latter is 'almost certainly my least favourite.' She emphasises that a robust core protects her lower back during long dance routines.
Equally important is her commitment to rest and recovery. She ensures she gets adequate sleep and practices yoga for mindfulness, which she says helps manage performance anxiety. For vocal care, she steams, drinks tea, and stays hydrated.
Tour-Fuelling Nutrition
Her diet is tailored to provide stamina for her demanding schedule. Last year, she revealed she follows a low-carb nutrition plan while touring, often centring meals around steak and vegetables. Her nutrition team prioritises protein, meaning breakfast usually consists of eggs and fruit, avoiding bread.
Her favourite post-workout snack is a banana with cashew butter. A sample day's diet from 2022 included healthy, whole foods: eggs or fruit for breakfast, a chicken salad for lunch, and fish with fresh vegetables for dinner.
Dua Lipa's stunning vacation photos are, therefore, less a product of chance and more the result of a disciplined, multi-faceted approach to fitness, nutrition, and wellness—a regimen that powers her through a global tour and keeps fans wondering just how she does it.
