Ellie Goulding’s bevy of talents ranges from the obvious — singing and songwriting — to the far less obvious — handstands.
The 28-year-old England native is more than just a powerful voice and a celebrity entertainer. She’s a beacon for a movement in which strength is the new standard of beauty.
“I feel quite proud to be an ambassador for women who realise that being fit is better than being skinny,” says Ellie. “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.”
Strength is earned, which is something Goulding knows well. The singer/songwriter is a known fitness addict. Running is her first love; she already has five half-marathons under her belt.
“I think I was about 18 when I decided to start running,” Ellie says. “I literally went out running one day and I never looked back. From then on, I was running nearly every day, and I still am now.”
But her fitness regimen extends beyond the track or the streets of London. She is famous for tackling any type of workout, from boot camp to boxing to Bikram yoga.
As part of her ongoing passion for sport, Goulding has designed a new workout for Nike+ Training Club and March 2nd will see the launch of her Get Lean N+TC exercise routine. The new 15 minute N+TC App workout incorporates all of her favourite training moves, alternating metabolic drills with high and low intensity movement for a full body workout to help burn kilojules and keep you mentally and physically engaged.
See her new Nike campaign video here: