She can hold a plank for 10 minutes! Miranda Kerr reveals the diet and exercise secrets that keep her in model shape

By Karishma Sarkari

Published: 21:49 EST, 12 July 2014 | Updated: 10:24 EST, 13 July 2014

Australian model Miranda Kerr has a figure that's the envy of women worldwide.

Although the 31-year-old keeps to a fairly strict diet, she certainly doesn't play up to the notion of a model who doesn't eat, revealing that she likes to feast on eggs, chicken, sauerkraut, salad, almond butter and even her gran's Pavlova.

And she says when it comes to her fitness she likes to exercise regularly, even involving her three -year-old son Flynn in the routine.

Speaking to Body & Soul magazine she revealed: 'I like to exercise every day but I mix it up. I may even just put some music on and let Flynn dance around while I hold the plank position for 10 minutes to strengthen my core.'

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Trim and toned: Australian model Miranda Kerr attributes her physique to exercising in some way, shape or form for at least 30 minutes a day (pictured leaving a West Hollywood gym in April)

Trim and toned: Australian model Miranda Kerr attributes her physique to exercising in some way, shape or form for at least 30 minutes a day (pictured leaving a West Hollywood gym in April)

Good nutrition is also an integral part of her life, and Miranda tries to keep sugar and wheat out of her daily diet but does indulge in them once in a while and sticks to a diet high in vegetables, meat, fruit and nuts.

 

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The stunner also revealed one of her secrets to her slender figure is staying well hydrated by drinking lots of different teas as well as green juices and protein shakes.

While if she starts to feel the lurgy coming on, the model starts drinking a warm water, honey, lemon and garlic concoction and to keep on the defensive against getting sick, the brunette beauty admits to taking a mix of supplements daily to help keep her healthy.

Eating healthy: The 31-year-old occasionally strays from her strict diet but likes to keep her diet sugar and wheat free to maintain her slender figure (Left: at Swarovski Gala Dinner in Sydney in May; Right: Royal Albert teaware public event in May)
Eating healthy: The 31-year-old occasionally strays from her strict diet but likes to keep her diet sugar and wheat free to maintain her slender figure (Left: at Swarovski Gala Dinner in Sydney in May; Right: Royal Albert teaware public event in May)

Eating healthy: The 31-year-old occasionally strays from her strict diet but likes to keep her diet sugar and wheat free to maintain her slender figure (Left: at Swarovski Gala Dinner in Sydney in May; Right: Royal Albert teaware public event in May)

In terms of toning those long limbs of hers, Miranda has always been open about her love of Pilates to keep her in shape and is a yoga devotee, having practiced Hatha and Kundalini yoga for 15 years.

'I try to do at least 20 minutes of yoga or resistance training per day!' she told fans during a Twitter chat two weeks ago.

A brand ambassador for fitness brand Reebok, Miranda likes to run regularly but says in terms of fitness, it's the little things that add up.

'Having an active daily routine helps. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator [sic]. Walking instead of driving when possible,' the New York-based model said during the chat.

Staying hydrated: Miranda says one of the keys to her looks is drinking lots of water, green juices, protein shakes and various teas (pictured left in a Net-a-Porter shoot; right: with her grandmother Anna Kerr)
Staying hydrated: Miranda says one of the keys to her looks is drinking lots of water, green juices, protein shakes and various teas (pictured left in a Net-a-Porter shoot; right: with her grandmother Anna Kerr)

Staying hydrated: Miranda says one of the keys to her looks is drinking lots of water, green juices, protein shakes and various teas (pictured left in a Net-a-Porter shoot; right: with her grandmother Anna Kerr)

Getting Flynn involved: The mother-of-one says carrying Flynn around town and running after him can be exercise enough some days but she also tries to get him involved when she's exercising - putting music on and encouraging him to dance around (pictured in New York in April)

Getting Flynn involved: The mother-of-one says carrying Flynn around town and running after him can be exercise enough some days but she also tries to get him involved when she's exercising - putting music on and encouraging him to dance around (pictured in New York in April)

Mixing it up: The Reebok ambassador says she varies her exercise routine to include running, walking, Yoga and Pilates but says leading an active life in general is key

Mixing it up: The Reebok ambassador says she varies her exercise routine to include running, walking, Yoga and Pilates but says leading an active life in general is key

But don't worry, Miranda is human too and even the fit Aussie expat has her days where she needs a little extra motivation to get moving.

'There are times when it’s tough, or you don’t feel like it but once I get my workout gear on and I’m there I usually find that I can get into it and I enjoy it!' Miranda confessed to OK! Magazine in 2012.

Despite being a former Victoria's Secret model, now a Wonderbra model, and constantly stripping down to her underwear in front of the camera the brunette beauty has her own body insecurities, but tries to look at it as a glass half full, rather than half empty scenario.

'I try not to focus on the negative...Everyone is different and beautiful in their own way so instead of focusing on what you don’t like, focus on what you do like, it’s a much healthier attitude.' she said in the magazine interview.

Insecurities: The svelte underwear model admits even she has her body hang-ups but says she tries to think about her body in a positive way (pictured at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show)
Insecurities: The svelte underwear model admits even she has her body hang-ups but says she tries to think about her body in a positive way (pictured at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show)

Insecurities: The svelte underwear model admits even she has her body hang-ups but says she tries to think about her body in a positive way (pictured at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show)

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il stick to my burgers thanks

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Holding a plank for 10 mins? wasnt she holding one for 7 years n just divorced him? she looks amazing. some top models have harsh features shes very feminine. im so jealous

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Models cannot be held responsible for women with body image problems. I am in my 40's and have cellulite and wrinkles, but am listening to her message. Try and live a healthy life with a sensible diet and exercise. It's simple peeps, she looks gorgeous but her message is not about looking gorgeous.

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OK she's got good genes, access to trainers and money and diet etc. BUT she still has to do the work. No one else does it for her. She has to do it herself. If people are really honest with themselves they'll admit that they just do not do the work/diet required, to get the results they CAN achieve for themselves. Now to the fridge with much haste for some comfort eating.........

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fat people getting upset again.....

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Her insecurity is having no waist that's why she photoshops all her Instagram pictures. Sad when she is trying to build a brand on Treasuring who you are!

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She's earning a lot of money to look like that we would all be slim if we were being paid for it..

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No excuse girls lol

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At least she lives a healthy lifestyle and doesn't live off cigarettes and coffee like most models.

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Holding a plank for ten minutes isn't that hard when you barely weigh anything. Miranda is also genetically blessed, I doubt she has to work very hard to keep the pounds off.

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