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Shay Mitchell Reveals Exactly What She Does To Stay In Incredible Shape

Courtesy of her pal Dua Lipa. - by Lucy Bode
  • 14 Nov 2018
Shay Mitchell Reveals Exactly What She Does To Stay In Incredible Shape
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Shay Mitchell’s been in ridiculously good nick since the dawn of time. 

But, one look at her Insta will tell you the girl works hard for it.

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Much needed Monday morning sweat session with @j.crvz after a week of indulgence! #workhardeatlotsrestwell 🙋🏽💦🍕🌭🍟🍝🌮

Which is why when she sat down with fellow Hollywood hottie Dua Lipa recently to celebrate the launch of the adidas Statement Collection, we took notes. Here, the pair chat workout style, gym essentials and Shay’s healthy habits:

Dua: From watching your YouTube films it’s clear that you have a passion for boxing, dancing, and all things HIIT. How did you discover that those were the ones for you? How do they make you feel?

Shay: I truly love all forms and all types of exercise. I love mixing things up and noticed how much energy I had when I boxed on Monday, did a spin class on Wednesday, and some sort of interval training on Thursday. I am honestly the best version of myself right after a workout.

Dua: Is there any workout you’ve tried that just didn’t work for you?

Shay: I haven’t found a workout that I really didn’t like, but I’ve been to a few classes that weren’t my style - either the music or the instructor wasn’t the right fit for me - but that has never discouraged me from the actual workout.

Dua: Have you managed to build a regular fitness routine home in LA? What are the new fitness trends you are seeing in here? Have you tried any?

Shay: I definitely have my go-to instructors and classes in LA-when I’m actually in LA that is… I’m usually doing a gym workout somewhere in another country :). I also have my trainers that train me privately at home as well. The last trends I remember seeing (and loving) were the pool spin class with the bike and the trampoline classes! I’m always down to try any new workout trend as long as it’s safe.

Dua: How do you adapt your routine when things get really busy or when you’re on the move?

Shay: Honestly, I travel more than I’m home these days so I’ve gotten very good at packing my skip rope, bands, and sliders so I am able to get a good workout in wherever I am in the world.

Dua: Who is your biggest fitness inspo? Who do I need to follow for their tips?

Shay: It’s always changing but I’m not going to lie, when I saw Teyana Taylor in Kanye’s “Fade” video…I worked out twice that day! She looked incredible!

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Join me THIS Wednesday at Adidas to celebrate the Statement Collection launch! Bring your friends and come check out adidas' new expert bra fitting service, get your purchases customized, take photos, and much more! 💃🏻💪🏽 So excited to see you all! Link in my bio to sign up!

Dua: You’re amazing at make-up & styling – does your style change depending on the workout you’re doing?

Shay: Ha, thanks! I’m definitely a no make-up person while I work out but I do tend to tailor what I’m wearing based on the workout I’m doing. If I’m boxing, I tend to wear something a little looser so I can move my arms around, as opposed to spinning I don’t want any extra material to get in the way of the ride.

Dua: How do you keep coming up with new ideas for the content you create and how do you nurture your creativity?

Shay: I’m constantly inspired by the things around me, whether it’s on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, etc. and I’m not afraid to try new things.

Dua: You’re an icon and an inspiration for so many young girls out there and the content you create truly reflects all parts of who you are- What’s the overarching message you want to share with your fans about personal identity and self-expression?

Shay: I just want people out there to really understand that there is nobody else like you, and you can do ANYTHING. It’s important that you have a good sense of self and to be proud of who you are. I don’t ever put out content that makes me feel bad about myself but I’m human, so of course, there are moments when I get down. Nothing brings me out of that funk like a good boxing session.

Dua: In a lot of the work you create you collaborate with all kinds of amazing people. What role does collaboration and co-creation play in pushing creativity further?

Shay: I love collaborating! It keeps things fresh and exciting and I am always down to hear other people’s ideas and experience something someone else enjoys. You never know… someone may turn you on to something amazing you’ve been missing out on!

Dua: What’s next on your agenda?

Shay: Travel, always! It is a huge passion of mine so I am always planning my next ‘Shaycation.'

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Who's coming to hang out with me tomorrow at the Adidas store in Santa Monica? LINK IN BIO... Maybe I'll make Sammy hold this plank the entire time that I'm doing meet and greet photos what do you think? 😂😈💪🏽

QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS WITH SHAY MITCHELL

SHORT ANSWER:

Number one gym essential: Great shoes

Go-to piece from the collection: Love the Stronger for it QUICKFIREa high support bra so it’s perfect for when I’m running or training hard. I really like that you can customize the straps, so I can switch to a cross back depending on my workout.

Favourite pre/post workout snack: I love avocado, lemon, and chili flakes on a brown rice cake or a protein shake!

Mantra/ Motto/ Words to live by: “Do all that you can and all you thought you could not."

Style Icon: Sophia Loren, always.

THIS OR THAT?

Partner workout or solo fighter? Solo fighter

Stretching or strengthening? Strength!

Training with makeup or without? OMG WITHOUT.

Morning workout or evening training? Both

City or nature? Nature

FINISH THE SENTENCE:

After a workout I feel… my absolute best.

Self-Expression Means… owning your uniqueness and celebrating it daily.

I use creativity to… express how passionate I am about certain things.

To celebrate the launch of the Statement Collection, adidas is hosting a live stream via its Instagram channel tomorrow night, 15th November from 6pm with Tanya Poppett, DJ Tigerlily and Morgan Mitchell, who will be sharing their fave health and fitness tips. You can shop the collection here.

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Lucy is Women Health’s digital editor, social media specialist and the go-to girl for all things holistic wellness. Her background as a journalist and passion for food, fitness and integrative medicine has led her to write for some of Australia’s leading publications over the course of her career.

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