7 Fat-Shredding Tricks From Celeb Trainer Tracy Anderson

Tracy Anderson is one of the most well-known fitness stars and trainers out there. She’s the creator of the popular Tracy Anderson Method, which has been used by several celebrities. Naturally, she’s in great shape and knows how to stay in shape. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Tracy Anderson 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 Drinks Coffee And Lemon Water In The Morning

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Anderson shared some of her favorite foods in an edition of her magazine. She broke down her typical meals each day. For breakfast, Anderson likes to drink two different things. “I start my morning with lemon water mixed with a teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. I always have a coffee, and I take it black with a thin layer of oat milk foam, only ever on top.”

2. She Eats Healthy Snacks

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When it comes to snacks, Anderson likes to find healthy alternatives. “If you are trying to dodge the dreaded afternoon slump and shift your mind from a bag of chips or a piece of cake, I have a few options that can work in your favor,” she writes in her magazine. “Half of a dark chocolate bar or a dairy-free, allergen-free Enjoy Life chocolate bar, or an additional portion of the fruit purées. If I feel my mind is spinning—and I have nowhere to drive—I will opt for one crisp glass of wine.”

3. She Doesn’t Limit Herself

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Anderson talked about her approach to eating in an interview with People. She says that she makes sure to eat healthy, however, she also doesn’t like to limit herself. “I don’t believe in cutting out food groups unless you know precisely why you are doing so on a personalized level. Diet should optimize you emotionally and physically.”

4. She Works Hard

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Anderson opened up about her career in an interview with Vogue. She says that she made sure to work hard, and develop a quality method. “I 100 per cent believe that the reason I stay relevant is because I did the work,” Anderson says. “I worked hard for 10 years, and it was the quality of it that made it miraculous, which is why it made its way into Madonna and Gwyneth’s lives – it was effective and real.”

5. She Believes In Balance

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Anderson opened up about her method in an interview with Wisdom 2.0. She says that she is a big believer in balance when it comes to fitness and wellness. “I think that when I first started creating the method, my intention was to create balance where there was imbalance in my own body, and to see if I could do it in anybody. It was focused on women. I apologized to all of the gentlemen in the audience, but if I could take any woman from any genetic background and any environmental experience and help them in this moment coming to me, create balance where there was imbalance.”

6. She Meditates

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Anderson tells Wisdom 2.0 that she also believes that meditation is very important. ”I think that, one of the really important things for people to do today in meditation, in anything that you're doing in, you know, just self-reflection, that we go inward a lot. And sometimes that can be, can tangle us up.”

7. She Believes In Growth

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Anderson likes to challenge people with her methods. She says that she always posts new content in order to encourage others to stick with her plan. “That's why my content changes every weekend,” she tells Wisdom 2.0. “You have to learn something new, but it's, yet it's the same language. I'm not starting you back at kindergarten at another language next week. It's the same language, but I'm asking you to learn in yourself and with yourself all the time. So you're moving through yourself as a result of that.”

1. More Protein, Less Sugar

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Clarke focused on eating more protein and eliminating sugar for her role in 2015 movie Terminator Genisys. “It was really fun to do different kinds of training than what I would do myself and feel strong,” says Clarke. “[When you finish], you’re like, ‘Please, can I have cake? Like, a chocolate cake, and a beer?'” Clarke’s co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger was impressed by her skills. “It’s pretty tough to live up to this kind of part, but she did a fantastic job, especially with the handling of the weapons in the fight scenes,” he says.

2. Martial Arts Training

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Clarke had to undergo an intense training regimen which included plenty of martial arts and weapons training. "I've been spending all day, every day in weapons training," she said at the time. "I've been shooting guns, weightlifting, and kickboxing.”

3. Lean and Clean Diet

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Clarke works out with trainer James Duigan, who is also responsible for her “Lean and Clean” diet which eliminated processed foods. “Becoming Clean and Lean is achievable for everyone and is more like an education on how to be healthy on our own rather than always following a strict regime,” Duigan says. “This is about changing habits and understanding what you eat and how it affects your body – soon this will become second nature.”

4. Yoga Every Morning

Clarke starts the day with yoga and meditation. “The morning time is for me to try and calm my brain down,” she says. “I do yoga every morning for 15 minutes. I meditate, then I get to my beauty care. I use a cleanser, toner and moisturizer. If I need it, I'll do a sheet mask; I use Rodial Pink Diamond. I’ll put it on and get into the shower since I don’t get my face wet. I’ll also use a face roller after moisturizing.”

5. Sleep Health

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Clarke knows how important sleep is to overall fitness and strength. “[Recently] I’ve been meditating before going to sleep,” she says. “I use the Calm app, it’s so good and sometimes when I’m desperate I use the Sleep Stories [on the app]. They really work, and apparently all it takes is a story about a train to send me to sleep!”

6. Walking and Weights

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Clarke focuses on low-impact exercises to build strength and feel good. “During lockdown I saw my trainer online, and we do a mix of stuff,” she says. “I’ve tried every exercise under the sun – I am not a HIIT girl and don’t try and make me run. I want to do things that stretch me out as much as possible – light weights and a little bit of body weight stuff make me feel strong and aligned, but not like a ‘she-Hulk’. What we do is make sure everything is in the right place and my back is straight, as that’s when I feel strong and good. I also walk everywhere.”

7. Foam Roller

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Clarke uses a foam roller at the end of the day. “I use a foam roller in the morning and sometimes before I go to bed,” she says. “With my job, I’m standing, fighting or doing a photoshoot and having meetings with people. I get home and just feel so tense. I might do an Epsom salt bath. Anything you can do to relax your muscles will allow your brain to relax, too. I’ll journal, and if I have time I’ll meditate. I sleep with an eye mask, a silk one.”

Zoë Kravitz is something of a chameleon when it comes to her on-screen roles—from The Batman to Mad Max: Fury Road, she manages to make having a lithe yet muscular physique look effortless. The 34-year-old actress has an approach to health, wellness, and beauty that focuses on diet, exercise, and most important of all, happiness. Here’s how Kravitz stays so fit, and what her wellness mantra is for her most fulfilling life.

1. Cardio and Squats

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Kravitz has a simple yet effective approach to her fitness—she works out at home, and doesn’t make it complicated. “I do simple cardio, and sit ups and squats,” she says. She also loves visiting her favorite Korean spa in Los Angeles for self care.

2. Lots of Water and Vegetables

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Kravitz focuses on a vegetable-heavy diet with room for the occasional treat. “Trying to drink enough water is such a huge thing,” she says. “I really don't. Sometimes I'll realize it's five o'clock and I've had the tiniest glass of water. I try to go to the gym or at least walk and move my body around. I try eating well—making sure you're eating greens or steamed veggies, or stuff that doesn't have a lot of oil or chemicals. But if you want to go to McDonald's every once in a while, do it! But it's about clean food that hasn't been processed.”

3. Hiking and Elliptical Machine

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For Kravitz, working out is a form of self-care. “Working out is my alone time,” she says. “Depending on where I am, I go on runs or hikes or do the elliptical at the gym. I don’t get too fancy.”

4. Personal Trainer Five Days a Week

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Kravitz mostly likes to work out by herself, but used a trainer during the pandemic lockdowns. "I’ve been working out virtually with my trainer David Higgins five days a week,” she says. “And it’s actually been really great because it’s been giving me some kind of structure because I do it at the same time and it also makes the weekends feel like a weekend because I don’t workout on the weekends and it gives me just, oh, it’s a different kind of a day."

5. Catwoman Training

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Kravitz says her training regimen for her role as Catwoman in 2022 movie The Batman was hardcore. "It’s pretty intense," she said at the time. "We started shooting two weeks ago, but before that I was in London for two months, just getting in shape, training, learning fights… I can fight now."

6. No Processed Foods

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Kravitz enjoys a healthy, gut-friendly diet not just for health but for skincare. “[Facialist] Terri Lawton tells me food directly affects your skin,” she says. “So does stress. Eat well and stay calm. Water, organic non-processed foods, supplements like fish oils for the skin, and probiotics for digestion.”

7. Embracing Her Beauty

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Kravitz has no interest in looking like everyone else when it comes to her physique and appearance. “To me, beauty is an attitude, you know?” she says. “When I see someone who is comfortable in their own skin and knows who they are, I think that’s gorgeous. I’ve seen so many people who on paper are ‘beautiful,’ and there’s just nothing behind the eyes—they’re totally insecure, and all of a sudden, the beauty doesn’t mean anything, and I don’t find them beautiful anymore. That beauty lasts about two seconds.”