Rita Ora in Workout Gear Shares Mirror Selfie From Los Angeles

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 is sharing a selfie in her swimsuit. The singer shows off her incredible body in a bathing suit in one of her latest social media posts, an Instagram Story of a colorful beachwear look. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 of Rita Ora’s top diet and fitness tips for staying 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. Do HIIT Style Workouts

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Rita trains with fitness pro Jono Castano who told the Daily Mail that the two often divide up body parts throughout the week. “We might focus on HIIT cardio training in the first half of the week, then core and upper body in the middle, and lower body at the end," he said. Why is HIIT a great workout? According to research, it helps with body fat reduction, improved cardiovascular function, and mental health. It is also time effective.

2. Talk It Out

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Rita has been talking out her problems since she was 17. “I still go to therapy,” she told The Independent. “I had my therapist on the phone with me today, at midday. We were talking for an hour. I don’t know how I could function without therapy,” she continued.“You can’t move forward without learning how to forgive/ I went through therapy…I went through therapy to learn how to heal...”

3. Do AMRAP Workouts

Rita is a fan of AMRAP (as many reps as possible) workouts. Her other trainer, Wade Farmer, shared a clip of her workout on his Instagram Story in which she tackles three moves. The exercise method is great for keeping your heartrate up and challenging you to get in as many reps as possible in the given time.

4. Devote One or Two Hours to Exercise

Rita told Shape that devotes a lot of time to her workouts. “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."

5. Focus on the Mental Health Benefits of Exericse

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Rita tries to focus on how exercise makes her feel, not how it makes her look. "I didn't start working out to get skinnier. I started working out to feel better,” she told Shape, “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 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.”