Ana de Armas Workout and DIET

Actress
Born: 1988

Ana de Armas was born in Cuba. Watching movies on a neighbor’s tv helped her decide to become an actress when she was 12. At 14, she joined the National Theatre of Cuba in Havana. At age 18, de Armas moved to Spain to pursue her dream of acting. She landed a leading role in a teen drama called El Internado from 2007-’10. De Armas then moved to Los Angeles and found work in films including Knock Knock, War Dogs, and Blade Runner 2049. She was nominated for Golden Globe for Knives Out. De Armas also played a Bond girl in No Time to Die. She has a limited presence on social media. De Armas is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs about 120 Ibs.

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Ana de Armas‘s Diet

Summary

De Armas grew up in Cuba and lived through food rationing and food shortages. She likes to be happy and food is one of the things that makes her happy. She won’t diet, but believes in eating healthy food in moderation. That means a lot of fresh fruit and veggies. She avoids processed food. Her idea of a treat is some chocolate and a glass of wine. She drinks plenty of water every day.

Estimated Macros

Medium Fat 30% 30%

Medium Carb 35% 35%

Medium Protein 35% 35%

Diet Details

No Dieting

De Armas had enough of limited food availability as a child and is not interested in punishing herself by not eating.

Sensible Choices

De Armas eats wholesome, natural foods and steers clear of the empty-calorie foods.

Comfort Food

De Armas’ top choice for comfort food is a Cuban classic: rice and beans with a fried egg on top.

The Good Stuff

De Armas doesn’t believe in denial. If she wants some chocolate or a glass of wine, she has it.

What to Eat

Everything in moderation

Whole foods

Veggies

Meat

Whole grains

Nuts

Olive oil

Chocolate (treat)

Wine (treat)

Water

What to Avoid

Eating to excess

Processed food

Junk Food

Empty calorie foods

Artificial ingredients

Chemical additives

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De Armas on food

I do whatever makes me happy in life, and food makes me quite happy!

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De Armas on diets

The truth is that I’m not very disciplined with diets.

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De Armas on her favorite meal

I would probably just go for Cuban food.

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De Armas on hard work

There are no shortcuts. You just have to do it.

Ana de Armas‘s Workout Routine

Weekly Routine

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Fresh Air Fiend

De Armas is a fan of any activity that gets her outdoors: hiking, biking, or just a walk with her fur babies Elvis and Salsa.

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Cardio Queen

No matter how busy her schedule gets, de Armas makes time for a quick run either in the morning or the evening.

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Prioritize Mental Health

De Armas chooses exercises that promote mental health as well as physical fitness. Her top picks: Pilates and boxing.

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Daily Dose

De Armas takes physical fitness seriously. She gets exercise at least 5 days a week, whether it is part of training for a role or just for her own benefit.

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Strength Training

De Armas does strength and resistance training to stay strong and lean.

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HIIT It

Another fave of de Armas is high-intensity circuits which are great when you’re crunched for time.

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Specialized Training

Depending on the role she is playing, de Armas also engages in specialized training including martial arts and shooting so she looks natural while filming.

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Recovery Matters

De Armas is a big fan of the Theragun massager to get the tension out of her trouble spots: in her case, her shoulders and legs.

Exercise Style

An Ana de Armas Routine

Pilates
Boxing
Running
Hiking
Biking
Spinning
Yoga
Weight training
Specialized training (martial arts, shooting, etc.)
Mix it up to keep it interesting.

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De Armas on exercise

Exercise makes me happy, but it has to be fun.

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De Armas on her exercise philosophy

I do something different every day…to not get bored.

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De Armas on boxing

It releases all of this energy and there is nothing boring about it.

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De Armas on her preferred exercise

I’ve been going to this Pilates studio very close to my hotel. [It’s] keeping me sane.

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De Armas on prepping for a role

I have to prepare for action films I’m doing with really intense physical work, training, and choreography.

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De Armas on her training schedule while filming

I do it [train] from 9 am to 2 pm, and then I get a break.

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De Armas on her specialized training

On the weekends, I get to go to the shooting range…I enjoy it very much.

Ana de Armas‘s Supplements

Arnica

De Armas uses arnica cream to relax her muscles and tame inflammation.

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Epsom Salts

De Armas enjoys a good soak in an Epsom salt bath to help get the aches out.

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Ana de Armas‘s Lifestyle

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Flipping the Switch

Sometimes filming means being up all night and having to sleep during the day. Because this can make falling asleep challenging, de Armas uses an app called Waking Up to relax herself enough to be able to rest.

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Not a Morning Person

A self-proclaimed night owl, de Armas uses coffee and music to ease into her day.

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Bathing Beauty

De Armas takes a bath every night with Epsom salts to help her relax, unwind, and soak out the soreness of a hard day’s work. Another plus of being in the tub: no phones allowed.

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Meditation for Inner Peace

De Armas’ life can get pretty hectic. She discovered that by adding meditation to her day, she found a way to feel calm, healthy and happy.

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Chasing the Dream

De Armas’ grandparents had Spanish passports, and so she was able to leave Cuba before finishing acting school, as well as avoid a 3-year mandatory community service requirement.

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Channeling Inspiration

De Armas says she felt the spirit of Marilyn Monroe watching over her as she filmed the Netflix film Blonde.

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Unique Beauty Advice

De Armas says she got her best beauty advice at age 16 from a costume designer: sleep without a pillow to avoid developing wrinkles on your neck.

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Dial It In

De Armas prefers actual phone calls to texts. Hearing a friend’s voice is one thing that makes her happy.

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De Armas on the importance of rest

I think sleep is really good.

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De Armas on mornings

I’ve learned over the years to enjoy the morning and use it to really take care of myself.

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De Armas on meditation

I like it very much. When you start doing it and you’re consistent with it, you realize how much it helps with all the things that come up for you.

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De Armas on baths

I’ve made it part of my daily routine taking a hot bath every day with my salt and soap and a bath bomb. Even if I’m rushed, I just make sure that I’m in there for 15-20 minutes.

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De Armas on why she loves to take a bath

No phones in the bath!

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De Armas on her beloved Theragun

This device is incredible. It’s a good complement to Epsom salts and arnica cream.

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De Armas on making a phone call

I love hearing when something good happens to a friend. I get happy if they’re happy!

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De Armas on the spirit of Marilyn Monroe

I truly believe that she was very close to us.