This is Dua Lipa's Exact Diet and Workout Routine

Dua Lipa not only heats up the stage with her dazzling performances, but social media as well with her envy worthy abs. The Levitating singer has been showing off her incredible figure while on her world tour and we can't get enough. From barely there bikinis to daring dresses, the British pop-star looks incredible so how does she stay in such great shape? CelebWell talked to nutritionists and wellness experts to find out. Read on to see 5 ways Dua 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 Bathing Suit Photos!

1. Eating Whole Foods

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Lipa eats healthy and includes a lot of whole foods into her diet, according to Health Yogi. For breakfast she'll have eggs or fruit; for a snack. she'll munch on a banana with cashew butter; lunch is a chicken salad with veggies and a cold juice; and dinner it's more veggies and salad with fish. Kitty Broihier, MS, RD, LD, is a registered dietitian, mindful eating instructor and creator of the brand new Eating Habits Lab, an eating habits coaching program. She explains that, "A diet that’s built around whole foods not only tends to be more nutritious, it’s also generally higher in fiber and lower in calories. A food that’s higher in fiber tends to be more filling than a lower fiber food. High fiber foods take longer to chew, take up more room in the stomach and take longer to digest—all of which contribute to a feeling of fullness and satisfaction that lasts longer than foods with little fiber. Whole foods lend themselves to more mindful eating. When you spend more time chewing your food, you naturally eat more slowly, which allows your body and mind have time to register your fullness level and send you the signals to stop eating. When you eat something really quickly, it’s easier to overeat because you’ve already downed a lot of food by the time your body and mind 'catch up.'"

2. Allowing Cheat Days

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The stunning performer admits she has a sweet treat every now and then. She told Urban List, "I try and stay as healthy as possible whenever I can. 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!" Angela L. Lago MS RDN LDN, a.k.a. The Mental Wellness Dietitian, says, "I believe maintaining balance is of utmost importance when aiming to live a healthy lifestyle and maintain a healthy weight. I believe the term 'cheat day' implies that one is doing something wrong and may do more harm than good with maintaining a healthy mindset around food. As a Registered Dietitian, I don't believe we should classify foods as 'good or bad,' rather I believe we should look at it as foods we should have more of and foods that we should have less of. A balanced approach to keeping weight off and allowing yourself to enjoy foods that you wouldn't necessarily include in your daily diet is important. I also believe this comes down to personal preference, based on individuals personalities and desires. Some people tend to do better cold turkey, not allowing room for treats or items that are not as healthy. Other individuals tend to be more motivated by having one or two meals a week where they are more lenient with their meal, snack, or beverage selections. I believe it all comes down to the individual, however my experience has been that when people that have a little grace with themselves they are able to maintain a healthy lifestyle with more ease and enjoyment."

3. Early Morning Workouts

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The singer and songwriter told Refinery29 that she usually works out at 8:30 a.m. "This is normally the time I give myself to work out. 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." Kent Probst, personal trainer, kinesiotherapist and bodybuilder with Long Healthy Life says, "Optimally, cardiovascular exercise should be done in the morning. Muscle stamina and endurance peak around early to mid morning, meaning this is the best time for cardiovascular exercises. Your muscles have clocks at the molecular level which look for and need consistency in your exercise routine to be able to prepare for upcoming training sessions.

4. Core-Focused Fitness

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The 26-year-old told Viva, "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!" Probst says, "Core-focused exercises, such as planking and back extensions, target the abdominal and low back muscles by strengthening them. Everyone should have a strong core to prevent injuries to the low back in the gym and during activities of daily living. Core strengthening can be done 2 to 3 times per week with 48 to 96 hours rest between workouts."

5. Yoga

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I also love to do yoga, Pilates, or strength training, Lipa told Refinery29. Meera Watts, the founder of Siddhi Yoga explains, "Practicing yoga doesn't only help you to stay fit, it also makes you look young. Yogic asanas such as Kapalahbhati help a lot, this breathing exercise helps cleanse the toxins from the Kapal (head), meaning the entire head or face region, thus promoting better oxygen supply and reducing free radicals, enabling hair growth and making your face shine. Moreover, it helps reduce stress and anxiety, which are also contributing factors to hair fall and wrinkles. The procedure is to keep your back, neck, and head straight and sit in a crossed leg position. Place your hands on your knees, with your palms facing up, and relax all your muscles. Take in a deep breath and then exhale all the air contracting abdominal muscles. Do this for a couple of minutes."

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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."

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1. She Works Out Hard and Fast

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Dua doesn’t like to spend hours in the gym, so she opts for super intense quick workouts. "It's high-intensity interval training, but it's so quick, it's over before it's even started," she explained to Vogue, revealing that each session is just 15-minutes of high-intensity interval training workouts, with lots of jumping jacks, mountain climbers, and burpees. The Mayo Clinic confirms that Dua’s technique is effective and that "you'll burn more calories," with them. "The more vigorously you exercise, the more calories you'll burn — even if you increase intensity for just a few minutes at a time."

2. She Works Out First Thing in the AM

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The early bird gets the fitness worm. Dua exercises first thing in the morning at 8:30am, so she is sure to get it in. "This is normally the time I give myself to work out," she wrote for 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 Lot of Ab Work

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It should come as zero surprise that Dua’s workout focuses a lot on her abs. She revealed to Urban List that ab work is crucial. "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 Keeps Variety in Her Workout

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In addition to HIIT, Dua regularly mixes up her workouts. She told Refinery29 that some of her favorites 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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Solo workouts aren’t Dua’s thing, she confessed to Urban List. "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 said. "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."

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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.