Demi Lovato, the multi-talented actress and singer, has been in the spotlight since her early days on Barney & Friends and later as a Disney Channel star. Now, with a thriving music career and a commitment to wellness, Demi shares glimpses of her fitness and self-care routines with her fans. Recently, she posted about taking a Solidcore class with friends on her Instagram story, showcasing her dedication to staying fit. From martial arts to mental health practices, Lovato’s approach to wellness is all about balance and empowerment. Here’s a closer look at how she stays healthy, both physically and mentally.
As you can see from her Instagram story, Lovato likes to take fitness classes to stay in shape. These can have a lot of benefits. ACE Fitness reports, “The feeling of being part of something bigger and the camaraderie forged in group fitness classes is something that quite simply can’t be replicated. Group fitness classes exude positivity, and serve as a welcome invitation for people of all different ages, backgrounds, and ability levels to come together in one inclusive experience to move with passion and intention, all without judgement or expectation.”
Lovato shared some of her favorite workouts in an interview with SELF. She says that she does a lot of martial arts. “I did boxing today sitting down. That was pretty cool. But typically, I do a lot of circuit training. I actually love training MMA, mixed martial arts. That’s how I get a lot of my cardio in. I also love training jiu-jitsu. I incorporate cardio in my strength and conditioning so every time I work out, I do cardio and strength, too.“
Lovato is open about her past struggles with mental health. She shared how she takes care of it with Us Weekly. “Meditation, moments to reflect and activities like jujitsu really help me find balance and wellness in my life. Mental wellness and self-care look different for everyone, so whether it’s five minutes of meditation or an hour-long workout, just find what works for you.”
Lovato is open about her past struggles with body image and an eating disorder. She also hasn’t been afraid to speak out against society’s obsession with diets. Lovato told SELF, “I feel like we have a lot of work to do in our society with diet culture. I would like to see fewer commercials on TV for weight loss things like food programs, or exercise machines, or diet pills. Unfortunately, we live in a world where kids at a very young age are starting to judge themselves and their bodies. I feel terrible about that and I wish that it wasn’t like that. It’s sad.”
Lovato shared her favorite ways to empower herself with SELF. “Working out really empowers me. It makes me feel stronger. It makes me feel more confident. That, but also…doing things that will empower me, like going to therapy and doing things to really take care of myself. I have a hot tub, I get massages, too. Massages are probably my favorite. It’s important that your body rests and that it gets taken care of. [Massages are great for] working out the kinks.”