Dua Lipa Shows Off Fit Figure During "Album Moments"

Dua Lipa is an icon and looks like one. You know her hits like “New Rules,” “Don’t Start Now,” and “Levitating.” She’s set to release a new album this year, and has released singles like “Houdini” and “Training Season.” Lipa shared a video on Instagram this week. In it, she is seen swimming. She captioned it, “Album moments. I hear you…Feeling optimistic about this week.” We're getting Mermaid Barbie vibes. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Dua Lipa stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does A Variety Of Workouts

Lipa shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview. She says that she does a variety of things to stay in shape. “When I have a tiny bit more time on my side I love mixing up lots of different training, finding different workouts in whatever city I'm in, whether it's yoga, Pilates, boxing or spinning. Whatever it is, I try to change it up every day to keep things interesting. When you're on a tour bus, every day and every place is different, so you never know what you're going to find. That's always one way to keep it interesting."

2. She Eats A Balanced Diet

In the same interview, Lipa talked about her diet. She says that she believes in having a balance with food. “I try and stay as healthy as possible whenever I can. I'm never one to stop myself having treats, I do love naughty treats. But I try and limit it to days when I'm not as busy, because if I do eat a doughnut it usually puts me in a food coma!"

3. She Works Her Abs

Lipa has an amazing set of abs. And she naturally does a lot of ab workouts to get them. In the same interview, Lipa shared her go-to exercises. “I think different variations of crunches like bicycle crunches are good. Leg raises are also great unless my back hurts. Planks are good although almost certainly my least favourite!"

4. She Does HIIT

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Lipa is a fan of HIIT. She tells Vogue, “It’s high-intensity interval training, but it’s so quick, it’s over before it’s even started!” Circle Health Group states that HIIT has a lot of benefits. “HIIT involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by brief periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise. During the high-intensity intervals, your heart rate and breathing rate increase substantially. Over time, this helps to improve your aerobic capacity, also known as VO2 max, which is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. A higher VO2 max is associated with improved stamina and endurance.”

5. She Works Out In The Morning

Lipa shared her daily schedule with Refinery29. She says that she likes to workout in the morning, specifically 8 am. “Whether it’s on Zoom, doing a workout with my friend Ella in L.A. who leads a kickass workout class called Sculpt With Ella, or with my best friend Bunny who comes over to train me on days when I’m feeling super lazy and need someone to get me motivated, getting physical really starts my day off right. I also love to do yoga, Pilates, or strength training. I like to leave my cardio workout to dancing.”

Singer Dua Lipa is also starting to conquer the fashion industry. Her red carpet looks have gotten her on all the “Best Dressed” lists. She recently made her runway debut, with opening and closing the Versace show during Fashion Week. Lipa also posted a new look of hers while in London. She wore a small, tight black dress, with a sheer neckline, and sequin flowers, showing off her petite body. Read on to see seven ways Dua Lipa stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

1. She Works Out Everyday for 15 Minutes

Lipa makes sure to exercise regularly, even with her busy schedule. She revealed in an interview with Vogue that she works out for 15 minutes each day. “It’s high-intensity interval training, but it’s so quick, it’s over before it’s even started!” Lipa’s exercises in these intervals include jumping jacks, burpees, and mountain climbers.

2. She Boxes

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Another of Lipa’s favorite workouts is boxing. She says to The Urban List, "I like that it's definitely a full body workout. Since starting boxing I've probably been in the best shape ever. It's also a great stress reliever."

3. She Tries New Workouts

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Lipa tells Marie Claire that she’s always changing up her exercises. "Whatever it is, I try to change it up every day to keep things interesting.” Lipa also says that her busy schedule impacts her workout choices, “When you're on a tour bus, every day and every place is different, so you never know what you're going to find. That's always one way to keep it interesting."

4. She Snacks On Protein Rich Foods

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Lipa makes sure to get enough protein, and one way she does so is by eating protein-rich snacks. Lipa will usually eat these snacks before she goes on stage for a performance. She tells Women’s Health that before she goes onstage she eats, “Bananas and cashew butter.”

5. She Dances

Lipa has been made fun of for her dancing and choreography in the past. However, when performing songs from her second album Future Nostalgia, fans noticed that Lipa’s dancing had improved, and that her choreography had gotten harder and more intense. Lipa describes her performances to Vogue saying “I sweat quite a lot, but if the makeup runs, the makeup runs! I don’t want anything to be perfect.”

6. She Indulges Once In A While

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Lipa isn’t afraid to treat herself once in a while, and says that she believes in moderation. “I try and stay as healthy as possible whenever I can,” she says to The Urban List. “I’m never one to stop myself having naughty treats, but I try and limit it to days when I’m not as busy, because if I do eat a donut it usually puts me in a food coma!”

7. She Focuses Her Core

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Lipa is known for her flat stomach, which she has for a reason. Lipa says that she does a lot of exercises that target the core. She says to The Urban List, “I think different variations of crunches like bicycle crunches are good. Leg raises are also great unless my back hurts. Planks are good although almost certainly my least favourite!”

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1. Dua: Self-Care

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Dua prioritizes wellness. "It's such a busy lifestyle, I feel like I need to try and do something for myself every day," she told Viva Magazine in 2018.

2. Dua: Yoga

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"I also love to do yoga,” Dua told Refinery29 in 2021. She “always, always” travels with a yoga mat, she revealed during a 73 Questions interview with Vogue. There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

3. Dua: Pilates

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Dua added to Viva that she also does Pilates. According to research, Pilates exercises are designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to improve posture and balance. Experts maintain that it is a great workout for leaning out.

4. Dua: Healthy Diet

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Dua tries to “stay as healthy as possible whenever I can," she dished to Urban List. "I'm never one to stop myself having treats, I do love naughty treats. But I try and limit it to days when I'm not as busy, because if I do eat a doughnut it usually puts me in a food coma!" Some of her other favorite eats and drinks? Maple oat latte, her mother’s cooking, and a vodka martini filthy.

5. Dua: HIIT Style Workouts

"I try and work out as much as I can," Lipa added to Viva. "I love doing something that's really fast and quick, like a 15-minute HIIT session which I can do before I start my day." She told Vogue that she fills her workout with intervals of mountain climbers, jumping jacks, and burpees. "It's high-intensity interval training, but it's so quick, it's over before it's even started!" she said. "I'm still trying to see what my boundaries are and how far I can push myself and when I need to rest.”

6. Emily Ratajkowski: Group Fitness

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“I'm one of those people who, if I go to the gym by myself, there's a 50/50 chance of me actually working out and really pushing myself, so the class environment works really, really well for me,” Emily told InStyle. “I am also someone who, even in a class, will get chatty and [distracted]. I think that’s the great thing about STRONG — the music keeps me really focused and in the zone,” she continues. “You just feel like you're, you know, Superwoman really pushing herself. You end up working harder and it's a better, more intense workout, without even noticing.”

7. Katy Perry: 60/40 Diet

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Dua and Katy Perry are pals. The singer prioritizes healthy eating. While most stars follow the 80/20 plan, she is a little more lenient. “Let’s be honest,” she told Prevention, “it’s 60/40.” Per PopSugar, Katy eats healthy, balanced meals including soups, grilled chicken, quinoa, asparagus, fresh-pressed juices, and coconut water.

8. Taylor Swift: Running

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She also befriended pop sensation Taylor Swift after the two performed side-by-side at the Prime Day Amazon concert. "I love Taylor," she told Wired "We've met a couple times. She's amazing, what an incredible artist." When it comes to exercise, Taylor is a runner. "For me, running is about blasting a whole bunch of new songs and running to the beat. It's also good because it makes me find a gym wherever I am," the singer explained to WebMD. "I'm very much out in the world, and I love exploring the places we go when we tour. It's important for me to live a full life." If she isn’t running outdoors, she will hit the treadmill for an hour.

9. Charli XCX: Exercising 5 Times a Week

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Dua is friends with fellow pop star Charlie XCX, who explained to Forbes that exercise is basically her job. “I perform in a really high octane and energetic type of way. So, for me, it's important to keep fit,” she said “Also, I find that if I don't exercise, I feel less awake. I try to work out five times a week because it really lifts my mood and makes me feel more positive. It's important for me to stay balanced.”

10. Rina Lipa: Swimming

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Rina, Dua’s sister, is part of her posse. Like her big sis, Rina spends a lot of time in the water and loves to swim. “I'm quitting everything to become a mermaid,” she captioned an Instagram post. Swimming is a good way to get regular aerobic physical activity, according to the CDC. Just two and a half hours per week of aerobic physical activity, such as swimming, bicycling, or running, can decrease the risk of chronic illnesses. In addition to the many physical benefits, there are multiple studies supporting the mental health benefits of swimming as well.

11. Alexa Demie: Self-Care

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Euphoria star Alexa Demie is often photographed out on the town with Dua. “I didn't have the easiest upbringing, so I really turned to find ways to help myself. My mom is very spiritual. I read a lot of books. I explored meditation; I figured out that nature is somewhere that I feel connected, and I feel like rooted and feel like my truest self. And so I found this place that's hidden in L.A., and I made it a point to go there a lot, especially while I was healing. And just trying to be really grounded and aware of my surroundings, the people that I keep around me, my energy, who's draining me, who isn't. And also forgiveness. I think the main thing is you don't want to go around with a chip on your shoulder your whole life,” she told Hola!

12. Sarah Lysander: Walking

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Sarah Lysander can often be found vacationing with Dua. She told Arcadia that one of her main forms of exercise is taking her dog “for a hours walk” around her home in London. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

13. Rosie Amanda Viva: Running and Walking

Rosie Amanda Viva is another regular in Dua’s posse. The model opened up to the BBC about suffering from bipolar disorder. She revealed that she "thrives" when she maintains a healthy diet, drinks little alcohol, and gets enough sleep. Running is also her "happy place" and going for a walk "without my phone and listening to the sounds of the world" is also an important part of her health routine.

14. Jennie Kim: Pilates

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BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim and Dua are friends who have gone Instagram official. The singer is one of the many devotees of pilates, which “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health,” says the Mayo Clinic. “It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.”

15. Gigi Hadid: Walking

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Prior to dating Anwar Hadid, Bella became friends with his older sister, Gigi. Gigi and her daughter “walk a lot,” she told The WSJ. “With lifting her and running around all day and going to the park, I get moving.” Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving. Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle-strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

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1. Her Diet Is Healthy

One of the main ways Dua stays in such great shape is her healthy approach to eating. "I try and stay as healthy as possible whenever I can," she dished to Urban List. "I'm never one to stop myself having treats, I do love naughty treats. But I try and limit it to days when I'm not as busy, because if I do eat a doughnut it usually puts me in a food coma!" She also cooks her own food. "I love cooking and being surrounded by my favorite people, though I also love ordering from the fantastic restaurants in my area,” Dua explained in an essay for Refinery29 during the pandemic. "With all the running around I do for work, it's nice to come home, slow down, and connect with the food that nourishes my body and life."

2. She Is a Fan of the Workout Buddy System

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Dua likes to infuse a little fun into her workouts with the help of her friends.. "My friends and I will wake up and set [up] a FaceTime date and do a workout together," she told Vogue. "It almost feels as though we're all doing it in the same place. That brings a little bit of normality and in some way makes things easier for sure."

3. She Does Short But Intense Exercise Sessions

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Dua’s workouts are quick but intense. She told Vogue that she does 15-minute intervals of mountain climbers, jumping jacks, and burpees. "It's high-intensity interval training, but it's so quick, it's over before it's even started!" she said. "I'm still trying to see what my boundaries are and how far I can push myself and when I need to rest.” And, she doesn’t skip a workout even while on tour. "When you're on a tour bus, every day and every place is different, so you never know what you're going to find. That's always one way to keep it interesting,” she told Marie Claire about how she gets creative when she is on the road.

4. She Boxes

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Dua also blasts calories while getting out her agressions. "I love boxing in my spare time. I like doing it for fitness [and] I like doing it just to kinda clear my mind. I really enjoy it. I like that it's definitely a full body workout. Since starting boxing I've probably been in the best shape ever. It's also a great stress reliever,” she told BeautyCrew.com.

5. She Does Lots of Crunches

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What is the secret to Dua’s incredibly flat abs? Lots of crunches! I think different variations of crunches like bicycle crunches are good. Leg raises are also great unless my back hurts. Planks are good although almost certainly my least favorite!" she said.

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1. She Works Out Hard...and Quick

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Dua goes hard during her workouts. However, she keeps them short. "It's high-intensity interval training, but it's so quick, it's over before it's even started," she told Vogue about her HIIT workouts lasting about 15 minutes. Jumping jacks, mountain climbers, and burpees are a few of her go-to moves.

2. She Works Out Early in the Day

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Dua hits the gym bright and early at 8:30 am. "This is normally the time I give myself to work out," she told Refinery29. "Whether it's on Zoom, doing a workout with my friend Ella in L.A. who leads a kickass workout class called Sculpt With Ella, or with my best friend Bunny who comes over to train me on days when I'm feeling super lazy and need someone to get me motivated, getting physical really starts my day off right.”

3. She Does a Ton of Ab Work

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If you want flat abs like Dua, you have to do the work. She told Urban List that she focuses on her midsection during workouts. "I think different variations of crunches like bicycle crunches are good. Leg raises are also great unless my back hurts. Planks are good although almost certainly my least favourite!" she said.

4. She Also Does Yoga, Pilates, and Boxing

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Dua told Refinery29 that some of her favorite workouts include yoga, Pilates, or strength training. "Whatever it is, I try to change it up every day to keep things interesting," she added to Urban List. "I like that it's definitely a full body workout. Since starting boxing, I've probably been in the best shape ever. It's also a great stress reliever."

5. She Works Out with Others

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Dua doesn’t like working out alone. "I would always be that person who made a new year's resolution, get a gym membership and then show up twice in the first week of January and then never go again," she told Urban List. "Now I love workout classes or working with a trainer. I feel like I'm pretty useless on my own, so I prefer being around other people working out with me."