Unveiling the Workout Secrets That Keep Ariana Grande in Star Shape

Ariana Grande is one of the biggest stars on planet Earth. She first made waves when she starred in 13: The Musical on Broadway. Grande then appeared as Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon sitcom, Victorious, and its spin-off, Sam & Cat. During this time, Grande launched her singing career. Her discography includes, “The Way” featuring the late Mac Miller, “Problem” with Iggy Azalea, “thank u, next”, “7 Rings”, and “Break Free” with Zedd. Grande will return to acting, playing Glinda in the Wicked film. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Ariana Grande stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She’s Consistent With Skincare

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Grande talked about her skincare routine in an interview with Vogue. She says that she does her routine each morning. “I don’t have any strict rituals – if I think of the word ‘ritual’, I picture someone running through the house with sage… which happens, but not every morning! I immediately brush my teeth first thing. Then skincare is next.”

2. She Makes Sure To Unwind

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Grande has a busy schedule. However, she always makes time to relax. She shared her favorite ways to unwind with Vogue. “I love meditation, taking a long bath and doing my skincare. Anything that feels like you’re giving yourself that moment of care and committing to it, whether that’s skincare before bed or a bath. Whenever I meditate, I use lavender essential oils – it immediately triggers calmness.”

3. She Makes Wellness A Priority

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For Grande, wellness and health is a priority. She tells Vogue, “I think wellness is an important investment. We should be taking care of our minds. They are the centre of our whole human experience. I feel so fortunate to be able to have amazing therapy, and to have meditation [that works for me].”

4. She’s Learning About Skincare

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In her interview with Vogue, Grande talked about the process of developing r.e.m beauty. She says that she wants to learn as much about skincare as she can. “I’m still learning as I go. I love skincare so much. I’m really fascinated by coolness in skincare. I love our new Undereye Balm so much for that reason – it’s cold, refreshing and energising. I love to put it in the fridge along with my face roller – it’s calming.”

5. She Eats Healthy

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Grande is one of the many clients of celebrity trainer, Harley Pasternaak. He talked about working with Grande to Shape Magazine. Pasternaak says that Grande makes sure to eat a healthy diet. “No matter what your workout routine is, if you're eating poorly, it's all for naught," he explains. "Ariana loves, soups, smoothies, and salads, which are all great foods for anyone who is short on time."

6. She Has A Sustainable Plan

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For Grande, her wellness routine has to be sustainable. "She's not about going to any extremes," Pasternaak revealed to Shape Magazine. "She isn't worried about doing anything that's not sustainable. As long as she moves every day, eats well, and does some strength training, she's of the mindset that the rest will take care of itself."

7. She Works Out On Her Own

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While Grande does workout sessions with Pasternaak, she also exercises when she’s on her own. "Other times I'll give her exercises to do at home on her own," Pasternaak told Shape Magazine. "She also hits her steps every day and has done a really great job of finding balance and moderation when it comes to staying in shape."

Gabby Barrett has become one of country music’s hottest singers. Her career began in 2018, when she appeared on the first season of ABC’s American Idol revival. Barrett was a fan-favorite, and placed third. She then began recording music, and earned massive success with her song, “I Hope.” Barrett is also married to fellow Idol contestant, Cade Foehner, and the couple recently welcomed their third child. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Gabby Barrett stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Has Faith

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Barrett has strong faith, and she opened up about this in an interview with Niagara Falls Publications. “Well, anybody that’s a fan of myself and my husband, they would know that we're very faith-based people; that we love the Lord Jesus very much. And we do really base our life around the Bible. And so, we are big followers of Christ, and really do what we do to glorify God and the gifts that he's given us. I think he's gifted me with a voice. And I think he's gifted my husband in other ways, which is why we do music together.”

2. She Works Hard

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Barrett has been working hard since she was young. She revealed to Niagara Falls Publications that her parents helped her develop this attitude. “I'm originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and I have two very hard-working parents who have always had multiple jobs my entire life. So, I think my parents definitely instilled a hard-working characteristic in myself, as well, and I don't take things for granted. And I know that people would die to be doing what I do, and be able to do this job.”

3. She Ate Healthy

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After having her first child, Barrett revealed in an interview that she started eating healthier. “I don’t know, I guess being a mom…I really haven’t gotten the chance to, like, eat all the junk food that I was eating,” she says. “So I guess it really just cut [the weight] out in my face and all around the place! I thankfully was able to kind of like shed some weight quickly and get off all the baby weight and I feel good. I dunno, I’m thankful for that — that my body kinda was able to snap back and be healthier than it was before, even after having a baby, and quickly, after that. So I can thank, I guess, my 21-year-old metabolism for that!”

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1. She Doesn’t Eat Animal Products

In 2013 Ariana saw the documentary Forks Over Knives and decided to go vegan. "I've eaten organically since I was little and always kept meat minimal but today marks my first day as a 100% Vegan!!!! Joyous day," she tweeted. "I love animals more than I love most people, not kidding," she explained to The Mirror. "But I am a firm believer in eating a full plant-based, whole-food diet that can expand your life length and make you an all-round happier person. It is tricky dining out, but I just stick to what I know–veggies, fruit, and salad–then, when I get home, I’ll have something else."

2. She Eats These Foods

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Ariana is Italian, but doesn’t eat the food because she is vegan, she explained to The Mirror. Per her trainer Harley Pasternak she is a huge fan of Japanese. "She loves daikon, lotus, adzuki beans—almost like a macrobiotic Japanese [diet]," he told Glamour in 2015. She also loves fruit. "I've had at least five strawberries a day since I can remember. They're my favorite food!" she revealed in one tweet. Other go-to snacks include almonds and cashews. "They make great healthy snacks to keep me energized throughout my day!" she told Shape. She also loves coconut water for hydration. “I always have a bottle next to me.”

3. She Tracks Activity

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Step counting is also a part of her health plan, per Pasternak. "I give [Ariana] a step goal every day, whether she'll be dancing to get that step goal or watching her favorite movies while walking down the treadmill really slowly," he explained to Popsugar. "Twelve-thousand steps a day and she hits it. I can't imagine her being still."

4. She Stays Away From Junk Food

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Ariana attributed her weight loss to ditching junk food. "The reason why I lost so much weight as I did is because I used to live on junk food," she wrote in a Tumblr post (per E! Online). "So I drastically changed my eating habits, started exercising daily, and I'm all around a healthier me."

5. She Does Pilates

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Ariana’s pilates reformer is her “happy place,” via a May 2 Instagram Story she shared tagging Los Angeles-based studio Forma Pilates.