Adele Shared Her Fitness Outlook In a Rolling Stone Cover Interview

The singer found that working out, along with other practices, has helped ease her anxiety and "gave [her] purpose."

As she gears up for the debut of her eagerly awaited album, 30, internationally renowned singer Adele is making headlines once again. Recently, she appeared on the CBS special 'Adele One Night Only' hosted by Oprah on November 14, where she candidly discussed her personal life and battles with anxiety brought on by her divorce in 2019. Adele admitted that she has long had a mild exercise regimen due to persistent back problems since youth, but her approach to fitness took a new turn following her split from Simon Konecki. The Grammy-winning artist revealed that after experiencing terrifying panic attacks post-separation, she decided to start working out daily and weightlifting with the assistance of a trainer.

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Adele delved into her fitness methodology during a conversation with Oprah, highlighting the role her trainer played in her journey. The international singer expressed that the gym became a safe haven for her during uncertain times, and working out daily offered a respite from anxiety. This structured routine gave her a sense of purpose and discipline amidst chaos.

The Grammy award-winning artist's dedication to daily workouts led her to lose 100 pounds over two years. Remarkably, she also developed an affinity for deadlifts, managing to lift between 160-170 pounds at her peak, much to Oprah's astonishment. Adele fondly referred to weight lifting as her preferred activity, even joking about how she could have been an athlete if not for her early distractions.

Just before her interview with Oprah, Adele graced the cover of Rolling Stone's December issue where she further discussed her coping mechanisms. She admitted that post-separation anxiety from Simon Konecki left her confined to her bed for weeks. Despite their split being cordial, Adele described it as a rollercoaster of emotions, suggesting that an amicable breakup doesn't necessarily mean it's devoid of pain.

When the world learned about their separation, there was an immediate online clamor for songs related to heartbreaks, accompanied by remarks on Adele's noticeable body changes. The singer later clarified that her focus was never about shedding pounds. (Read more about why Adele expressed disappointment over public discussions of her body.) In her recent interview with Rolling Stone, Adele shared how she sought new experiences in 2019, one of them being frequent gym visits.

"If I can bring such transformation to my strength and physique, surely I can do the same for my emotional well-being and mental health," she states. "This was what motivated me. It turned out to be a visual representation of all the emotional work I was doing on myself." During this process, she discovered her inner strength, which exceeded her expectations.

Scientific evidence supports the multitude of physical and mental health benefits derived from regular workouts. Any form of exercise, from taking boxing classes as Adele does, hiking outdoors or practicing yoga, contributes towards this. However, Adele clarifies that her anxiety management strategy is not limited to spending more time at the gym. She has an array of methods to deal with anxiety, as she revealed to Rolling Stone. She had a phase where she indulged in sound baths, quit alcohol for half a year due to 'hangxiety' and traveled extensively as a way of managing her anxiety.

It appears that Adele has undergone significant self-discovery in the past couple of years. She disclosed to Rolling Stone that she is now at peace with her marriage ending and the passing of her father to cancer a few months ago. She also found happiness with her current partner, talent agent Rich Paul. Her upcoming album, 30, scheduled for release on November 19, is expected to be intensely personal.