Not only can Miley Cyrus buy herself some flowers, but earn herself a goddamn Grammy award! And the way she totally slayed her performance of Flowers at the Grammy’s – we’re definitely swooning over her. With all eyes on the pop star, as she re-enters the music scene bigger and better, we can’t help but notice and appreciate her jaw-dropping physique and how she nailed that glittering silver dress during her performance. Take it from Miley – one of the sure-shot ways to get over a breakup is to buy yourself flowers, take yourself dancing and most importantly, sweat it out. If you’re wondering what goes into building a taut frame like her, let’s take you through Miley Cyrus’ workout routine and diet plan.
The Hannah Montana star has a zesty and contagious energy to her – evident in her action-packed performances, her Instagram feed as well as interviews. She’s always stepping outside her comfort zone, even when it comes to her workout routine. The high-octane performer toils hard to keep that stamina on stage, indulging in everything from Pilates and advanced yoga to leading an active lifestyle. If you want to blast your way into some intense workout, here are Miley Cyrus’ fitness secrets to get you started.
Miley Cyrus swears by this workout routine to stay fit
Ashtanga yoga
Miley has been practising yoga for years now, and her go-to style of yoga is Ashtanga. For those of you who don’t know, Ashtanga is (a very) advanced and athletic form of yoga that can take years (read a decade) to master. In an earlier conversation with Jimmy Fallon, Miley revealed how dedicatedly she has been practising Ashtanga for several years and how mastering the poses requires a lot of training.
“The thing about Ashtanga yoga is that sometimes it can be uninspiring because the teacher will say,’ Oh, don’t worry, it’s just going to take you 10 years, and you’re like ‘Wait, what?” she mentioned. She has also flaunted her advanced yoga skills on Instagram a lot of times.
Ashtanga yoga is a form in which you focus on the flow of one yoga pose to the next. You have to basically perform the same yoga poses, in the same order, with the same breath counts. It improves your concentration, muscle strength as well as posture. It also promotes mindful eating, helping you stay healthy in the most natural way.
Uttanasana (forward bend), Utthita Trikonasana (extended triangle), Utthita Parshvakonasana (extended side angle), and Prasarita Padottanasana (wide legged forward fold) are some of the basic Ashtanga yoga poses you can incorporate into your daily routine.
Pilates
Did you know that Miley has been practising Pilates since 2013? The artist has also reportedly added a Pilates studio to her house, with an intent to make the exercise a mainstay in her fitness routine. The Pilates devotee has even posted videos of her doing Pilates on a Cadillac reformer, pulling off some seriously advanced moves.
If you’re looking for a workout that can give you a good balance of flexibility, strength, and muscle tone as well as prevent injuries – Pilates is the answer. While Pilates has been around for nearly 100 years, it has recently gained traction for being a favourite among celebrities. Although Pilates is a form of strength training, it doesn’t appear like the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. This is because it focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles. However, the result is the same – more endurance and stability.
From pain relief, building core strength, and improving flexibility and posture to increasing body awareness and boosting mental health – there are ample benefits for you to take the Pilates plunge now.
Cardio
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An ace performer like Miley, who exuded infectious energy like no other artist, surely gets her cardio count in to get her blood pumping. A while back, Miley shared a video of her running on a treadmill while crooning Rebel Girl in full beast mode. Not to miss her perfectly toned abs which were on full display in the clip.
Cardio or aerobic workouts include any exercise with coordinated physical actions that make your heart beat faster for an extended period of time. A good cardio routine will have you constantly breathing faster, which leads to more oxygen in your blood for your heart to pump to the entire body. From cycling, running and rowing to swimming, hiking and skiing: the variety of cardio exercises is exhaustive. Even everyday activities like gardening, cleaning, and washing clothes count as cardio.
Active lifestyle
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Regular physical activity is the best thing you can do for your holistic well-being. When Miley’s not sweating it out in the gym, she’s always on the move. Whether it’s doing adventure sports during trips, walking her dogs or stirring up a storm on stage with her dancing: Miley abides by the fact that movement is medicine. People who engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity have a better chance of improving brain health, managing weight, reducing risk of chronic diseases and much more. With the release of feel-good hormones like endorphins, physical activity relieves feelings of anxiety and depression.
Here’s what Miley Cyrus’ diet plan looks like
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Formerly vegan
There’s an interesting story as to why Miley embraced veganism. The singer has been vegan since 2013 when her beloved dog Floyd was killed by a coyote. In 2017, she even got a tattoo of a sunflower (the symbol for vegan society). Miley maintained a vegan diet from 2013 to 2019, after which she reintroduced fish into her diet. According to Sportskeeda, she still maintains a plant-based diet and avoids meat, eggs, and dairy altogether.
Miley spoke about how introducing fish into her diet helped her combat ‘brain fog’ and ‘intense joint pain’. In an appearance on Joe Rogan Experience in 2020, she stated that she feels ‘much sharper’ since having made the changes.
“I’ve had to introduce fish and omegas into my life because my brain wasn’t functioning properly,” the singer explained. She added that she needs the proteins and fats from fish that “an infinite number of avocados never could (never give).”
Her go-to breakfast is a pumpkin pie smoothie, while a white kale bean salad makes for an ideal lunch. She devours a blueberry smoothie in snacks, and for dinner, a simple tomato vegetable soup is what floats her boat.
Southern cooking
Born in Tennessee, Cyrus loves traditional Southern American meals. Cyrus’ grandmother, Dolly Parton, told Insider in 2022 how she and the singer “both love Southern food, like mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and a big ol’ hunk of cornbread — making cornbread muffins or a big pan of it with the squares.”
Sober lifestyle
An alcohol and drug-free lifestyle also plays a vital role in her overall fitness. Miley has been vocal about her past struggles with marijuana and alcohol, having struggled to become sober on multiple occasions. It was finally in 2020 that she gave up these habits for good. In a 2020 conversation with Variety, she said, “I’ve been sober sober for the past six months.”
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What does Miley Cyrus’ workout include?
Miley Cyrus practices Ashtanga yoga, and Pilates, engages in cardio and maintains an active lifestyle to stay fit.
- What diet does Miley Cyrus eat?
Miley Cyrus was formerly vegan, however, she reintroduced fish in her diet to keep her brain and muscles healthy. She also loves traditional Southern American meals.
- Is Miley a vegetarian?
Miley was vegan earlier. However, she quit this lifestyle after she started facing ‘brain fog’ and ‘intense joint pain’.
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Kriti Nayyar
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Kriti is a stay-at-home dog mama, whose knack for telling interesting stories keeps her erstwhile monotonous life sane. A literature & journalism degree holder, you'll find her binging on Agatha Christie novels while critiquing the everyday state of affairs. On Kriti's seldom social outings, she's seen devouring coffee sangria with appetizing bread on the side.
