Rita Ora Flaunts Toned Abs and Arms After Pilates "Studio and Gym"

Rita Ora is an actress, singer, and TV personality. She recently played the Queen of Hearts in the Disney movie, Descendants: The Rise of Red, the fourth installment of the series. Ora is also a panelist on The Masked Singer in both the US and UK. She recently did a Pilates session, and shared a photo of herself on the reformer on Instagram. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Rita Ora stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Does Pilates

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As you can see from her Instagram post, Ora likes to do Pilates to stay in shape. This is a great workout to stay in shape. ACE Fitness says, “Pilates — once a niche strength, mobility, and recovery technique for dancers — has gone mainstream. The low-intensity, muscle-strengthening workout can promote flexibility, mobility, and posture. What’s more, it can set your body up to complete other more intense strength-training safely. ‘It helps to work on smaller muscle groups, stabilizing muscle groups, and the core — the muscles in our trunk,’ says Heather Milton, CSCS, a board-certified clinical exercise physiologist with NYU Langone Health in New York City. Building those muscles can help you complete everyday tasks more easily, and lower your risk of injury, she says.”

2. She Circuit Trains

Ora shared some of her fitness secrets in an interview with Shape. She says that circuit training is a staple for her. "I do circuit training. I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times. I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting. And I do one circuit of cardio."

3. She Watches Her Portions

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Ora shared some of her diet secrets in an interview with Cosmopolitan. She says that one of her biggest secrets is watching her portions. "I watch what I eat but I just cut my portions in half,” Ora explained. “So if I want a burger I'll just cut it in half and eat half of it. That or I'll take the bread off and only eat the burger. Or if I want fries, then I won't have a burger to go with them."

4. She Eats Healthy

Ora makes sure to eat healthy. She shared some of her favorite foods in her Cosmopolitan interview. "I travel a lot so it's hard to have a regime,” Ora said. “I have smoothies in the morning. I also have eggs – I'm a pro at breakfast. For lunch I'll have some salmon and chicken and for dinner I love truffle! I'll have broccoli pasta, truffle pasta or pizza."

5. She Isn’t Concerned With Her Body

Ora isn’t concerned with what her body looks like. “I’m not going to lie and say I was completely happy with my body before,” she said to Shape. “I knew I could change a few things to improve my stamina, especially onstage. I didn’t start working out to get skinnier—I started working out to feel better. And I think it’s important for women to know that. Don’t be obsessed with being thin. You just have to be fit, healthy, and strong.”

Rita Ora is flaunting her washboard abs in a mirror selfie. In a new social media post the singer shows off her super fit midsection in a sports bra and leggings while posing in front of the mirror during a trip to the Big Apple. “Two talk shows, one incredible city!! I cannot wait to be back again New York,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “the city looks good on you 😍” commented Spotify. “Beautiful,” added another follower. How does the singer achieve her fit physique? Celebwell has the details on her top lifestyle habits.

1. Strength Training and Pilates

Rita mixes up her workouts. She lifts weights most of the time, but also sprinkles in other workouts. "I might go to the gym three times a week and then I'll definitely do a Pilates class, so it's not always weights," she recently told Women's Health. “I always travel with 1KG and 2KG dumbbells, ankle weights, and a medium resistance band,” she added. “If I can’t do a workout, I just use the ankle weights and wear them when we’re around town, or at home.”

2. Hydration

Rita maintains that hydration “has made a drastic difference” in her health. She told Women’s Health that “drinking a litre and a half, maybe two litres of water a day,” over three to four months did wonders. The Mayo Clinic explains that hydration is important for a variety of reasons. Water helps get rid of waste through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements, keeps your temperature normal, lubricates and cushions joints, and helps protect sensitive tissues.

3. Portion Control

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Rita focuses on eating smaller portion sizes and eating her heaviest meal at lunch. “I have a light breakfast, a substantial lunch, and then a light dinner,” she told Women’s Health.

4. Her Goal: Strength

"I didn't start working out to get skinnier. I started working out to feel better, and I think it's important for women to know that. Don't be obsessed with being thin. You just have to be fit, healthy, and strong," Rita told Shape. "I've made myself a bit stronger and that was a real achievement for me," she noted. "I'm not going to lie and say I was completely happy with my body before. I knew I could change a few things to improve my stamina, especially onstage."

5. Circuit Training

Rita does circuit training. “I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times. I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting. And I do one circuit of cardio,” she told Shape. “What I've learned is that you can take your time with training. You don't have to beat yourself up as long as you get in the workouts that you need. I used to push myself until I felt sick. But I'm approaching it differently now. I enjoy working out. And I like the aftermath-that feeling of contentment."

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1. She Keeps Her Body Fueled Up

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Rita Ora revealed to Shape that she refuses to starve herself. “I used to be like, 'I'm not eating!' Eating isn't the problem, though. It's about what your body needs, and everyone's body is different,” she explained. However, she admits that it’s all about making good choices. "I've been the girl on tour who eats when she can and goes along when the band wants to go out all the time. But you just can't keep that up. With the plan I'm on, you can eat quite a bit as long as you exercise." Her diet includes a lot of protein, veggies and healthy snacks. One thing she doesn't eat? Bread or sugar.

2. She Has a Trick to Eat Well

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When Rita indulges, she has a trick she uses to ensure she won’t overeat. "I watch what I eat but I just cut my portions in half. So if I want a burger I'll just cut it in half and eat half of it. That or I'll take the bread off and only eat the burger. Or if I want fries then I won't have a burger to go with them,” she told Cosmopolitan UK.

3. Her Focus Is on Strength, Not Skinny

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Rita told Shape that she stays motivated to exercise with the goal of becoming stronger. "I'm not going to lie and say I was completely happy with my body before. I knew I could change a few things to improve my stamina, especially onstage. I didn't start working out to get skinnier—I started working out to feel better. And I think it's important for women to know that. Don't be obsessed with being thin. You just have to be fit, healthy, and strong," she said. "I love my shape because it's curvy. I have thighs. I'm a size 28 in jeans. And that's an average, normal size. I'm proud that I'm normal."

4. She Does Circuit Training

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Rita relies on intense circuit training sessions to keep her body strong. "I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times," she explained. "I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting. And I do one circuit of cardio. What I've learned is that you can take your time with training. You don't have to beat yourself up as long as you get in the workouts that you need. I used to push myself until I felt sick. But I'm approaching it differently now. I enjoy working out. And I like the aftermath—that feeling of contentment."

5. She Mixes Up Methods

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While circuit training is her go-to, Rita also likes trying out various methods. “I've started this thing called Barrecore,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I'm not a massive cardio fan, not that anyone really is, but this pulses your body to the music. It’s shaky—you almost feel like Bambi, but it’s really good for you. It's like ballet mixed with pulsing yoga??”

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1. She’s A Fan of Circuit Training

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Ora tells Shape that to stay in shape, she does a lot of circuit training. "I do circuit training. I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times. I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weight lifting. And I do one circuit of cardio.” Ora says that this is the easiest way for her to get a regular workout in, with her busy schedule.

2. She Eats Healthy

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Rita Ora attends the Australian premiere of Being The Ricardos at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace on December 15, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

Ora says that she tries to eat a healthy diet as much as she can. She tells The Sun what her typical meals look like each day. “In the morning, I have two boiled eggs, asparagus, and half a cup of muesli with almond milk. For lunch, I have chicken or fish with vegetables, and for dinner, I have six to eight ounces of fish with vegetables and half a potato."

3. She’s A Fan of Portion Control

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Rita Ora attends the launch of Canada Goose Footwear at Victoria House on November 10, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Canada Goose)Dave Benett/Getty Images

Ora tells Cosmopolitan that she uses the popular method of portion control when it comes to her diet. "I watch what I eat but I just cut my portions in half," she says. "So if I want a burger I'll just cut it in half and eat half of it. That or I'll take the bread off and only eat the burger. Or if I want fries then I won't have a burger to go with them."

4. She Switches Up Her Workouts

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - NOVEMBER 14: Rita Ora poses during a portrait session at the MTV EMAs 2021 at the Papp Laszlo Budapest Sports Arena on November 14, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole - MTV/Getty Images for MTV)Gareth Cattermole - MTV/Getty Images

Ora tells Cosmopolitan that she does a variety of different things to workout. She says, "I do toning exercises, pilates, yoga or a hike. If I run, I only run for about 10-15 minutes, if that. I'm really focused on being healthy rather than anything else."

5. She’s All About Self-Love

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 15: Rita Ora attends the Walpole British Luxury Awards at The Dorchester on November 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Walpole)

Ora tells Cosmopolitan that she is a big believer in self-love and accepting your body. She says, "You have to come to terms with loving your body. Stand... in front of the mirror and say" something positive about yourself. "That's where it starts."