Lizzo, the celebrated Grammy-winning artist, is fully embracing her fitness routine, even while taking some well-deserved time off.
At 36, Lizzo recently announced that she’s embarking on a “gap year” to prioritize her mental well-being, stating, “I’m taking a gap year & protecting my peace🙏🏾.” However, her commitment to staying fit remains unwavering, as evidenced by her latest workout shared on social media.
“Let’s jump rope in Bali,” Lizzo cheerfully declared in a video posted to her Instagram stories. The clip then transitions to a fast-paced montage of her energetically jumping rope on a balcony overlooking a verdant tropical landscape.
As she pushed through the intense exercise, Lizzo playfully remarked, “I keep beating my ass…I’m whooping my ass,” bursting into laughter as she continued her workout amidst the lush scenery.
Celebrity trainer Corey Calliet, who has worked with Lizzo as well as other stars like Khloé Kardashian, emphasizes the effectiveness of this simple yet powerful exercise. “Jumping rope is one of the best exercises for overall fitness,” Calliet explained. “It engages your entire body—legs, core, arms—while enhancing your coordination, agility, and cardiovascular health. Its impact on endurance and stamina is significant, and because it’s a high-intensity workout, it burns calories rapidly, making it ideal for fat loss and improving conditioning.”
Lizzo, whose real name is Melissa Jefferson, has been keeping her fans in the loop with her fitness journey. In a recent post, she showcased the results of her dedicated arm workouts, inspiring her followers with a message: “If you’re reading this… remember you can do ANYTHING you put ur mind to! Stay focused, you got this 💪🏾.”
Her dedication to staying in shape is largely fueled by the demands of her high-energy performances. “Weight loss comes with the territory, but I'm not trying to escape fatness,” Lizzo candidly shared. “Heavy on the ‘not trying to escape fatness.’ Heavy f---ing on it.”
Lizzo described her job as requiring immense physical endurance. “For 90 minutes a night, I’m doing choreography, singing, dancing, rapping, playing the flute, and engaging the crowd—all in very tight clothes, sometimes clothes that restrict my breathing.”
Reflecting on her journey, Lizzo shared that while she used to adopt a more carefree “rockstar lifestyle” on stage, her growing professionalism led her to take the physical demands of her career more seriously.
In addition to her physical health, Lizzo has also been open about her mental health struggles. She recently revealed that she’s currently the “happiest I’ve been in 10 months” after battling depression. “The strange thing about depression is you don’t realize you’re in it until you’re out of it,” she explained. “I’m definitely not as carefree as I once was, but the dark cloud that hovered over me daily is finally lifting.”
The Quran - Chapter Al-Mulk : 28 - 29
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Consider this: whether Allah causes me and those with me to die or shows us mercy, who will save the disbelievers from a painful punishment?”
Say, “He is the Most Compassionate—in Him ˹alone˺ we believe, and in Him ˹alone˺ we trust. You will soon know who is clearly astray.”
