Rita Ora in Two-Piece Workout Gear "Cannot Wait" For NYC

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."

Rita Ora is always on the move, traveling around the world for work—but she never skips her health and fitness routine. Ora, 33, shared pictures from a recent trip to Auckland, New Zealand, including several of her posing in workout gear while taking gym selfies. “It’s one of those posts…workouts and lol’s,” she captioned the post. “I still cannot believe you're in New Zealand!!!💕💕💕 you're so amazing!!!” a fan commented. Here’s how Ora stays healthy and strong, even on the road.

1. Weights and Resistance Bands

Ora works out three to four times a week, mixing up her 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 told Women’s Health. “I always travel with 1KG and 2KG dumbbells, ankle weights, and a medium resistance band. 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. Big Lunch, Light Dinner

Ora saves her heaviest meal of the day for a big lunch. “I have a light breakfast, a substantial lunch, and then a light dinner,” she told Women’s Health. “So what has made a drastic difference over the last three or four months is that I’ve been drinking a liter and a half, maybe two liters of water a day. I can only speak for myself. This is not me telling everyone, ‘I’m the new health guru and I know everything’, because I don’t. This is just what has been working for me.”

3. Live Performances

Ora‘s favorite part of her job is doing live performances. “I love the energy of the crowds, moving around the stage and interacting with my band,” she told W Magazine. “I don’t really get nervous anymore—I just get really excited. I have an insane amount of energy before I hit the stage. I do a lot of stretching and vocal exercises to get myself centered and both physically and mentally prepared, and then I’m ready to go!”

4. Sleep and Self-Care

Ora prioritizes sleep and says she is a big fan of the snooze button. “After I wake up, I do some light stretching just to get myself going and then I like to do affirmations,” she told W Magazine. “I think it’s really important to start the day off with positive energy. I usually do all that before my morning skincare, and then it’s off to breakfast! I would say the most important part of my wellness routine is not going straight to my phone in the morning. I like to take my time and really get myself centered before I go into work mode. After breakfast, I shower and then head to the gym for cardio and weights.”

5. Therapy Sessions

Ora swears by regular therapy sessions as being incredibly beneficial for her mental health. “It might not be for everyone, but it's been a great outlet for me to talk in private… It just feels really safe, and it's just nice to get it off my chest,” she told Wondermind. “To have an hour to sit down with someone and solely talk about whatever you want is like [chef’s kiss] in my books. And it's helped me a lot with my new album being able to express myself, finding words to communicate. All of that I learned in therapy.”

British singer Rita Ora is sharing some highlights from a recent trip to Los Angeles, where she visited a few studios and got some workouts in. Ora, 33, posted several pictures from her trip, including one of herself posing in front of a mirror in workout shorts and a black sports bra. “LA dump-lings,” she captioned the post. “Such a babe,” a fan commented. Ora went from hating exercise to finding a routine she is thriving under—here’s what her diet, fitness, and wellness routine looks like these days.

1. Circuit Training Workouts

Ora has learned to genuinely enjoy working out instead of overdoing it and feeling terrible as a result. "I do circuit training,” she told Shape. “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. 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."

2. Skincare and Makeup

Ora learned skincare and makeup tricks from the best. “I feel like I’ve been able to learn from some of the best makeup artists in the business just by watching them work,” she told Byrdie. “It’s helped me feel confident to know what works for me and how to use it. In my everyday life, I go for a stripped-back, natural approach to makeup, and a big part of that look is ensuring my skin is hydrated from the get-go. I’ve found that so many MUAs swear by prepping bare skin before applying any makeup. To do this, I look for hydrating sprays with ingredients like vitamin E and caffeine to soothe and awaken my skin, especially when I’m running low on sleep.”

3. No Bread or Sugar

Ora enjoys a protein-packed diet with one cheat day a week. “With the plan I'm on, you can eat quite a bit as long as you exercise,” she told Shape. “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. Plus snacks. I don't eat bread or sugar. But I'm not starving myself. 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.”

4. Evening Self-Care

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Ora’s nighttime skincare routine doubles as self-care and me-time. “For some real me-time in the evening, I’m a big fan of using a light therapy face mask, which helps to kill bacteria and calms inflammation,” she told Byrdie. “It’s relaxing, too, so ideal for when I need to switch my brain off after a busy day.”

5. Strong, Not Skinny

Ora emphasizes how important it is to be fit for health over the number on the scale. "I'm not going to lie and say I was completely happy with my body before,” she told 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. 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."

Rita Ora has been busy as a panelist on the Masked Singer UK but somehow, she had time to wish us all a "Happy Sunday" in a swimsuit, shielding the sun from her eyes while lying down on a lounge. So, just how did the 31-year-old achieve her washboard abs and toned figure? Exactly how does she stay so fit while keeping so busy? Read on to see 5 ways Rita Ora 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. 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??”