Amal Clooney's Fitness Routine Is The Perfect Blueprint For Women Who Want To Get Toned

It's only natural to look to celebrities for fitness inspiration, and when it comes to achieving a toned, svelte physique, Amal Clooney certainly fits the bill. A little digging has revealed the fitness routine and diet that have helped Clooney maintain her enviable figure, keeping the mom of two looking fit, poised, and elegant whenever she steps onto the red carpet.

The human rights lawyer reportedly follows a daily workout routine which involves a one-hour walk and alternating between 20-minute weightlifting sessions and Pilates on different days, according to Women's Health. More than anything, Clooney enjoys tennis. Not only is she known for serving up calorie-burning workouts on the court, but she also regularly outperforms her famous husband George Clooney whenever they play together. "Amal is a really good athlete," the "Ocean's Eleven" actor told People. "When I was younger, I won some tennis tournaments. I played a lot of sports – I still play a lot of sports, and I can actually play [well]. And Amal just beats the hell out of me." And the same goes for pickleball. "She kills me," he said. "If we play six games, I'll win maybe two."

That athleticism is undoubtedly part of the reason why Mrs. Clooney stays in shape. Much like other celebrity tennis aficionados, including Kaley Cuoco, Kate Middleton, and Anna Kournikova, who has had a stunning transformation through the years, Clooney has found the perfect sport that offers a full-body workout. As evidenced by her fit, statuesque appearance, playing tennis has several benefits, including lowering body fat, improving muscle tone, as well as building strength and flexibility.

On top of her fitness routine, Amal Clooney also is pretty intentional about what she eats, especially to start her day. Apparently, the lawyer has a bowl of seaweed soup every morning. She opts for a Korean dish called miyeokguk that's made with brown seaweed, sesame oil, and garlic. As to what this superfood offers, integrative health and nutrition coach Karen Cummings-Palmer explained to Vogue, "Seaweed, on the nutritional scale, weighs in far more than its actual weight: It is rich in iodine, iron, calcium, collagen, amino acids, and fiber."

For lunch, Clooney often enjoys a salad, spaghetti with turkey meatballs, or chicken breast with lemon sauce. The Clooneys' personal chef, Viviana Frizzi, ensures their meals are always tasty as they are healthy. "Vivi cooks almost every night for us now because we have the twins," her husband told People. "Going out isn't as easy or as interesting as it used to be. Besides, all of our friends would rather eat her food than hit up a local restaurant in Como or in London." 

While Amal still minds her nutrition, she allows for some splurges with her family. Chef Frizzi has shared that one of the Clooneys' favorite meals is a margherita pizza with a rocket salad, which has become a staple. The chef also incorporates Lebanese, Japanese, and other cultural dishes for the family to enjoy. "She can make anything, including handmade gnocchi with pesto that would make you cry," the "Batman & Robin" actor said.