Goodness gracious! Ellie Goulding showcases her athletic prowess as she performs a handstand on energetic photo shoot for new fitness campaign
She is the latest star to feature in a campaign for Nike and Ellie Goulding proved she was the perfect pick as she showcased her athleticism during her commercial shoot.
The 28-year-old put her fitness levels on full display on the shoot as she was seen performing handstands and the crab pose in various workout looks.
With five half-marathons under her belt, it is no surprise that the singer looked fit and toned in a blue crop top and her multi-patterned leggings.
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Just do it: She is the latest star to feature in a campaign for Nike and Ellie Goulding proved she was the perfect pick as she showcased her athleticism during her commercial shoot
Ellie can be seen pulling a number of stretches whilst dressed in monochrome patterned leggings and a long-sleeved crop top.
The hitmaker proved that music is never too far from her mind as she was also pictured wearing Nike attire whilst recording a song in the studio.
Ellie’s simple advert sees her open up about her relationship with fitness, being an ambassador for healthy women as well as revealing her workout routine.
Check this out: The 28-year-old put her fitness levels on full display on the shoot as she was seen performing handstands and the crab pose in various workout looks
Warm up: With five half-marathons under her belt, it is no surprise that the singer looked fit and toned in a blue crop top and her multi-patterned leggings
She's got the moves: Ellie can be seen pulling a number of stretches whilst dressed in monochrome patterned leggings and a long-sleeved crop top
She can be seen saying: ‘I feel quite proud to be an ambassador for women who realize that being fit is better than being skinny.’
She continued: ‘I like the fact that I can be that role model. I still think there's a little bit of work to do with promoting fit, not thin. But it's getting there.’
The advert – which sees the hitmaker sporting a range of Nike active wear – starts with Ellie admitting that she was not always into running.
In great shape: Ellie’s simple advert sees her open up about her relationship with fitness, being an ambassador for healthy women as well as revealing her workout routine.
Flexible: She can be seen saying: ‘I feel quite proud to be an ambassador for women who realize that being fit is better than being skinny.’
Strong is the new skinny: She continued, ‘I like the fact that I can be that role model. I still think there's a little bit of work to do with promoting fit, not thin. But it's getting there.’
Talent: The hitmaker proved that music is never too far from her mind as she was also pictured wearing Nike attire whilst recording a song in the studio
She revealed: ‘Sport hasn’t always been a part of my life. I did enjoy sports but I didn’t take it seriously.
The 28-year-old added: ‘I think I was about 18 when I decided to start running. I literally went out running one day and I never looked back. From then on I was running every day and I still am now. I have to be fit to do all the things I want to do on stage.'
Explaining how she likes to keep focused, she said: ‘The way that I’ve got here now is by having the same positive attitude, working hard and continuously writing, reading and keeping myself inspired.
‘If I focus on that each day, the future will take care of itself.'
And stretch: The advert – which sees the hitmaker sporting a range of Nike active wear – starts with Ellie admitting that she was not always into running
Healthy attitude: She revealed, ‘Sport hasn’t always been a part of my life. I did enjoy sports but I didn’t take it seriously. I think I was about 18 when I decided to start running. I literally went out running one day and I never looked back'
Run like the wind: The 28-year-old added, ‘From then on I was running every day and I still am now. I have to be fit to do all the things I want to do on stage'
As for her attitude towards exercise, she said: ‘Having a yin and yang with exercise is the important thing for me.
‘I love to do high-intensity training, but I also love to take it easy. I say take it easy, but doing yoga is not easy. Doing something different every day keeps things fresh.’
Ellie also designed a workout for Nike+ Training Club, which will be available through the Nike + Training Club app on March 2nd. The 15-minute workout promises to incorporate some of Ellie’s favourite training exercises.
Train with a star: Ellie also designed a workout for Nike+ Training Club, which will be available through the Nike + Training Club app on March 2nd
Exercise made fun: The 15-minute workout promises to incorporate some of Ellie’s favourite training exercises
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