Viral Workout of Victoria’s Secret Model Adriana Lima
VIDEO: Adriana Lima’s Core Workout Routine.
Trainer to some of the most photographed bods in the biz, Michael Olajide, Jr., has kept Lima at the top of her game for 10-plus years, using his AEROBOX method to deliver cardio, strength, endurance and more. And while one workout does not an “angel” make, DailyBurn jumped in with the 32-year-old supermodel (and mother of two) for a 45-minute burn session (part of a benefit for the St. Lukes Foundation for Haiti). Read on to learn how Lima stays in runway-strutting shape, and what cheat meal she’s reaching for after the show’s over.
Have you always loved exercise?
Honestly, it was hard because I never found something I really loved — not until I started boxing. I knew I wanted to be healthy and find a workout that would fit my personality. I tried many different things: spinning, aerobics, step, yoga. And then I tried boxing and I loved it; it became my passion. I love that it’s an intense workout, and it’s the best form of cardio. You get toned but not bulky. And it’s not boring. Every day you learn something new, whether that’s different combinations of punches, or more moves with the rope. You’re always building up to a new level, and that helps with your confidence as well.
When you’re short on time, what’s your go-to workout?
Some days you have an hour, and some days you only have 15 minutes. So the most important thing is to keep moving. And that’s one of the greatest things about jumping rope. You don’t always need a whole hour to work out. You jump for 15 minutes — and that can sometimes be [just as effective as] 45 minutes of running. Plus, it’s easy to travel with, and you can do it anywhere.
What’s the one exercise you love to hate right now?
The Ab Wheel. I hate it!
And your favorite move?
I love to spar.
How do you fuel your workouts? What’s for breakfast each morning?
It depends. I go for oatmeal, eggs, fruit, smoothies. It helps to have a variety of healthy options around.
When you have a big show or photo shoot coming up, how do you prep?
I try to work out every day if I can. But the most important thing is what you eat. You can’t skip meals because these workouts are so intense. You need something substantial to give you the energy to get you through those boxing and cardio sessions. [Post-workout], I usually drink a protein shake to re-fuel my muscles.
