How Pilates Became Padma Lakshmi’s Go-To Fitness Routine

Padma Lakshmi in 2019. Photo by Rob Latour/Shutterstock (10405774be)

Celebrity cook Padma Lakshmi is known for her devotion to healthy eating, but that’s not the only way she stays in such great shape. She’s also 100% committed to her workout routine and enjoys doing Pilates to stay fit and healthy.

Lakshmi recently discussed her workout routine and eating habits with Women’s Health and revealed that she has Pilates sessions twice a week with one of the instructors from The Space. “I started going to Pilates a few years ago, because my chiropractor recommended it for my back. Pilates changed my body. It made me strong in places I didn’t know I needed to be,” explains the Top Chef host.

Lakshmi was diagnosed with scoliosis as a teen and uses Pilates to combat back pain, but it’s not the only fitness routine she enjoys. She also does cardio on the elliptical, treadmill, or slide board, safely lifts weights and goes boxing at least once a week.

She had to change things up while social distancing, and rope jumping became her primary cardio. Lakshmi tries to do 2,000 strokes every day and takes a water break after every 100 strokes.