Unveiling the Workout Secrets That Keep Rihanna in Star Shape

Rihanna is one of the biggest stars of all time, and of of the most prolific women on the planet. She’s a singer whose hits include “Disturbia,” “Don’t Stop The Music,” “S&M,” and “Work.” Last year, she headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show and received rave reviews. Rihanna has also become a beauty and fashion maven. She has her own beauty line, Fenty Beauty, and clothing line, SavagexFenty. Rihanna has hosted star-studded fashion shows for her line as well. Lastly, Rihanna has dabbled in acting, starring in Battleship and Ocean’s 8. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Rihanna stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She’s Honest

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Rihanna opened up about her career in an interview with ELLE. She says that her songwriting is all about honesty, and her songwriters know this. “I spend a lot of time with them so they know my story by the time they write, and it’s always the truth. At times I won’t be rebellious or edgy, sometimes it’ll be vulnerable and really innocent, but you don’t know what bad things that girl might do to get to the vulnerable state!”

2. She Wants To Be A Role Model

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Rihanna tells ELLE about wanting to be a role model for other women. “I think women want freedom, they want to be empowered, they want hope, they want love, they want all the things that I want and I’m not afraid to say those things and act on them, and I think that’s why they identify with me. Women want to be fearless and sometimes all it takes is to see that it’s possible. Once you see it can be done, you think ‘I could do it, too.’ That’s all I could ever hope for, to have a positive effect on women. ’Cos women are powerful, powerful beings. But they’re also the most doubtful beings. They’ll never know – we’ll never know – how powerful we are.”

3. She Had a Breakthrough

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“When I had my breaking point – my turning point, sorry – I got enough s*** where I had to make a decision. I was like, who am I trying to please? None of these motherf***ers know me! Why do I care about what they think? I started thinking, what if I went my whole life trying to please everybody? You will never please everybody. And you haven’t pleased yourself ’cos you’ve been so busy trying to please everybody and then it’s too late. I had to have that breakthrough, to tap into who I really was. And the truth. And trusting myself again.”

4. She’s Authentic

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Rihanna is all about being authentic, and talked about this to ELLE. “I think I came to a point where I started lying to myself. And it’s so hard to live a lie. It’s just too hard. It’s too difficult. It’s too much to think about. That’s why I’m posting pictures of myself smoking pot, to tell the truth about myself. I’ve got so much to think about, why bring all this extra s*** by being dishonest? When somebody else lies to you, you don’t trust them. Trying lying to yourself, that’s even worse. You can’t paint a fake picture for too long before the truth comes out and then it’s hard that it doesn’t match up.”

5. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

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Rihanna has incredible skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She shared some of her tips with ELLE. “When I feel like my skin has had it, I cut all the alcohol completely and overdo the water.” She also says that she likes to, “Mix moisturizer and a drop of foundation. That, some mascara, lipstick, and you're good. And fix those brows.”

6. She Wears Sunscreen

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Rihanna spends a lot of time outside. For this reason, she has to wear sunscreen. She tells ELLE, “I love going home and being reckless with the sun, but I notice now that under my eyes starts to get tan. I hate that! I have to put extra sunscreen there.”

7. She Loves Cardio

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Rihanna makes sure to stay in shape. She loves to do cardio exercises. In an interview, Rihanna said, “Cardio is the key. I have a personal trainer who travels with me if we have a big event coming up. I work out every day but I need a trainer to motivate me.” The Mayo Clinic states that cardio has a lot of benefits. “You'll breathe faster and more deeply. This maximizes the amount of oxygen in your blood. Your heart will beat faster, which increases blood flow to your muscles and back to your lungs. Your small blood vessels (capillaries) will widen to deliver more oxygen to your muscles and carry away waste products, such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid.”

Rihanna’s baby bump is currently the star’s hottest fashion accessory! Since she announced she was expecting her first child with ASAP Rocky, the singer’s maternity fashion has been on fire. On Wednesday, she shared a photo of her Oscars attire with fans, and it did not disappoint. “Me and my date for Oscar Gold Party #bump22,” she captioned the snap. How does Rihanna keep herself healthy and fit? Read on to see 7 of Rihanna's top tips for staying in physical and mental 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. Fuel Up in the Morning

Rihanna doesn’t skip breakfast. Her personal chef, Debbie Solomon dished to The Doctors that the star packs in a lot of protein to keep her fueled up for the day, eating four boiled eggs, a piece of toast (with no crusts) and a bowl of mixed fruit.

2. Appreciate Your Curves

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Rihanna is full of self-love, whether she is super thin or curvy. She loves being “thicc,” and would rather have bootylicious body than be stick. “You want to have a butt, then you have a gut,” she told British Vogue in 2018. "I'm about to get back into the gym and stuff, and I hope I don't lose m" backside "or my hips or all of my thighs. I'll lose some but not all. And I think of my" chest "like, 'Imma lose everything, everything goes!'"

3. Exercise Regularly

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Rihanna, who has trained with Ary Nuñez and Harley Pasternak, has a strong workout ethic. Per Pasternak the star follows his 5 factor plan. “It’s a workout made up of five phases, which starts off with a cardio warm-up for at least five minutes,” he told Fashion. “Rihanna loves to ride on a stationary bike, whereas some people will jog, walk, run stairs. Phase two is an upper-body resistance exercise, such as a back row or a shoulder raise. Phase 3 is a lower body exercise, like a skater lunge or a hamstring curl. Phase 4 is an abdominal movement like a side bend or a trunk twist. Phase 5 is a cardio cool-down for at least five minutes. So she’ll do a continuous circuit, and each day of the week we do different body parts.”

4. Do This Pilates-Inspired Workout

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Rihanna has trained with Lagree Fitness founder Sebastian Lagree and his former wife Dede, per BET, doing supraformer training sessions. “The method is different, because it is the ultimate fitness workout. You don’t have to do anything else. What is really unique is that it is for everybody, so you could have all the fitness experience or you could have never worked out in your life. It is a high-intensity, low-impact workout, which is really hard to find. You can be a total beginner and you are going to get like the best work out in your life and burn a crazy amount of calories. It is just the most effective workout on planet Earth, and it is great for women because you don’t bulk,” Dede told the publication.

5. She Is a “Moody” Eater

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Rihanna is a “moody” eater, per Solomon “[With previous clients] I would send in a menu on a Sunday or Monday and they would pick for the week, and then I'd be able to shop and prep, but this is nothing like that. We don't know what we're gonna want to eat tomorrow, so why even pick today?” she told Bon Appetit.

6. Hydrate

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Rihanna prioritizes hydration. She revealed to Harper's Bazaar that she chugs at least eight glasses of water a day.

7. Prioritize Self-Care

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While Rihanna always seems to be working, she confessed to Interview last year that has started taking personal days. In fact, on her calendar you will find some days marked with a “P.” On them, she doesn’t work and only returns emails.

Ariana Madix first came into prominence in 2013, when she joined the cast of the Bravo series, Vanderpump Rules. She quickly was seen as a fan-favorite on the show, and after her long-time boyfriend and fellow cast member, Tom Sandoval, cheated on her with another cast member, she became even more beloved. Madix has released her own cocktail book, Fancy AF, appeared in several commercials and placed third on the most recent season of Dancing With The Stars. Madix is currently starring as Roxie Hart in Chicago. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Ariana Madix stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

1. She Dances

Madix is an avid dancer. Harvard Health states that dancing has a lot of benefits. “The evidence for the health benefits of exercise is indisputable. Physiologic studies have demonstrated that regular activity builds muscle and bone, reduces fat, increases aerobic capacity, lowers blood pressure, and improves the ratio of ‘good’ to ‘bad’ cholesterol. Dance has been shown to have all the benefits of other forms of exercise. Moreover, by incorporating music, dance may have benefits beyond those of exercise alone. Music stimulates the brain's reward centers, while dance activates its sensory and motor circuits. Dancing has improved balance, gait, and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders. And several — but not all — studies have indicated that mastering dance movements and patterns yields greater improvements in memory and problem-solving than walking does.”

2. She Wears Sunscreen

Madix has amazing skin and makes sure to take care of it. She shared her secrets with Byrdie. “I never, ever skip my SPF. My bestie taught me the best combo: EltaMD regular and tinted mixed together for the perfect protection and skin tint. My biggest mistake was getting in tanning beds and rebuking SPF. I always tan and never burn so I thought I was somehow immune to the damage the sun can cause. I was very wrong and dealt with melanoma in 2018. Now you’ll never catch me without UV protection!”

3. She’s Consistent With Skincare

When it comes to skincare, Madix makes sure to take care of it consistently. She explained to Byrdie, “Consistency is key! Even if I don’t have time to do an entire routine, if I’m consistently cleansing my face and applying something to seal in moisture, I’ll wake up feeling so much better. If I do a full routine once a week or once a month, it won’t have the same effect.”

4. She Stays Hydrated On Flights

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Madix is all about hydration, especially when she’s taking a flight. She shared her secrets for staying hydrated on flights to Byrdie. “I never fly without eye patches. Right now, I’m loving the Nip + Fab Hyaluronic Fix Extreme Jelly Eye Patches ($20). I put them on when we start our descent; it helps to look less dehydrated after flying. It’s not a product, but I buy the biggest bottle of water I can find in the terminal and make myself chug it.”

5. She Wants To Be A Role Model

Madix is open about her struggles with body image, an eating disorder, and mental health. She talked about this in an essay with SELF. “I am putting myself out there being on reality TV, but it’s really tough to be judged. Part of me feels like there are so many people who are just like me, and if I go away or if I’m not around or if it gets to be too much for me, then they won’t see anybody they can relate to. I definitely feel less alone because of everything I’ve been through on TV and through telling my story. I meet people all the time who have gone through similar things, and I think that’s a really big blessing that’s come from this experience: They, in turn, make me feel not alone.”

Beyoncé, born and raised in Houston, just unveiled a new album cover. "act i RENAISSANCE 7.29," she captioned a photo of herself in an amazing outfit. "Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world. It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration. I hope you find joy in this music. I hope it inspires you to release the wiggle. Ha! And to feel as unique, strong, and sexy as you are." What’s her secret? Read on to see 5 ways Beyoncé 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 Weight Lifts

Beyoncé keeps her figure toned through weight lifting, and a rigorous routine at that. According to Beyonce's trainer, she exercises five times a week and her workouts are followed by 45 minutes of weight lifting. That’s in addition to the intense choreography work she does daily when she’s on tour.

2. She Practices Calisthenics

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Calisthenics relies on the use of body weight for toning up. The singer incorporates these poses and exercises into her routine, using her own bodyweight to build more muscle. For someone like Beyoncé, calisthenics can be really helpful when she’s on the go and doesn’t always have access to weights. According to the Mayo Clinic, ”body-weight training boosts metabolism, fitness and endurance. This type of exercise also challenges several muscle groups at once and offers more variety than a solitary exercise machine can.”

3. She Eats Clean, Treating Her Body With Respect

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Beyoncé knows that there really aren’t any insane diet hacks, it’s just about eating clean. She’s tried a few things in the past; going plant-based for a while and even trying to the Master Cleanse, but honestly, just a balanced lifestyle and healthy food choices is what works for Beyoncé.

4. Dancing Keeps Her Fit

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I mean, her fans saw this one coming. The woman can dance like crazy, so it’s no surprise that dancing helps her break a sweat and stay in shape. Music is a big workout motivator for her, and sometimes she’ll just bust into her choreography to get moving.

5. She Does Interval Training

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Beyoncé prioritizes her core work and upper body workouts during her strength training with her Trainer and Nutritionist, Marco Borges. For interval work, she will alternate strength workouts with dumbbell punches, and boxing moves.