Charlie XCX is taking some much needed downtime. The Boom Clap singer recently took some time for a little rest and relaxation, sharing photos of her adventures via social media. Much of the week was spent showing off her incredible figure in a swimsuit. “a ~ delicious ~ week ~ off,” she captioned the gallery. How does the 29-year-old singer keep herself phenomenally fit? Read on to see 6 of Charli XCX’s top tips for staying in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don’t miss these essentials 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!
Charli makes fitness a priority in her life. Not only does exercise help her look great, but it energizes her as well. “I perform in a really high octane and energetic type of way. So, for me, it’s important to keep fit. Also, I find that if I don’t exercise, I feel less awake. I try to workout five times a week because it really lifts my mood and makes me feel more positive. It’s important for me to stay balanced,” she told Forbes.
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Charli tries not to put too much pressure on herself when it comes to her diet. “I think you’ve just got to do your thing. I mean I love pizza, and I think everyone is human and they go for that stuff,” she told DailyMail. “You shouldn’t stress about that stuff.”
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While her busy lifestyle makes it “really hard” to workout all the time, “especially when I’m flying,” Charli does what she can. “And whilst I do really want to try to work out five days a week minimum, it’s just not practical for me when I’m traveling so much. It’s just a balance in life. Just making sure you take care of yourself. It often like starts really well and then as the tour progresses it gets a little bit harder. I try my best to kind of sustain throughout.”
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Charli sets herself up for workout success while on the road. “I always take a yoga mat everywhere and do body-weight exercises. I try to do that before each show. It really works for me,” she told Forbes.
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Two of her cures for jet lag are actually free and quite simple. “Jet lag is really hard. I try my best to get on the new time zone as soon as possible and just sleep when I need to sleep. Also, drinking lots of water,” she told Forbes.
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Charli loves to dance, and it is a work requirement, which helps her get her cardio in. “I guess being on stage is like exercise,” she told the Daily Mail.