Unlike previous global tours, The Eras Tour has the most outstanding scale to recreate Taylor Swift’s 18-year musical journey, with an expected 152 shows and a list of more than 44 songs. in 11 hit albums. To meet a busy schedule that requires endurance and stability, the female singer has increased her exercise to improve both physical and mental health, with intense exercise and a healthy diet. Drink and rest simply and moderately. We invite you to join ELLE to discover 4 important principles behind the energetic performance of “Pop Star” Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift once “caused a fever” with a 3-hour performance in the rain during a show in Massachusetts. Photo: Instagram @taylornation.
TRAINING YOUR PHYSICAL ABILITY WITH HIGH INTENSITY EXERCISES
According to Taylor Swift and Kirk Myers – her personal trainer, the schedule is regularly distributed with high-intensity exercises designed close to reality. Every day, Taylor Swift exercises on the treadmill by loudly singing all the songs performed during The Eras Tour. With songs with exciting melodies, she practices at a fast running speed. On the contrary, she reduces her running speed when switching to songs with a slower tempo.
The Eras Tour is the first tour where Taylor Swift really takes physical training seriously. Photo: X @TSTheErasTour.
To bring the audience eye-catching performances, along with exercises to improve endurance, Taylor Swift spent 3 months practicing dance. For the female singer, performing dance is not simply about “memorizing” the moves, it is also the way she interacts with fans.
“I want to perform the movements so smoothly that I can both interact with the fans in the stands and control the stage” – taylor swift.
PAY ATTENTION TO “QUALITY” REST TIME
Besides physical training, Taylor Swift places great emphasis on relaxation and absolute rest to recover for the next performances. During breaks between shows, she spends all her time lying down and only gets out of bed to get food. Even the owner of the “hit” Shake It Off shared that she could barely speak after singing continuously for 3 nights.
“The audience did not hesitate to come to The Eras Tour, so I will still step on stage even if I am injured, feeling unwell, or stressed” – Taylor Swift.
Taylor Swift believes that letting your body relax and rest completely is the best way to restore your strength for the next concerts. Photo: Instagram @taylorswift.
SAY “NO” TO RIGID DIET
Not applying crash diets despite her tight schedule and strict fitness requirements, Taylor Swift follows a balanced diet with a healthy, nutritious menu during the week. In addition, she also “pampers” herself by freely eating her favorite sweet foods on weekends.
“I keep a simple, scientific diet instead of following extreme diets with many rules. I never cut back on my favorite foods during workouts; More than anyone else, I know what’s good for me” – Taylor Swift.
Although she did not set strict rules on the menu, she still stopped drinking alcohol to maintain a healthy body for the 3 to 4 day performances. Photo: Instagram @taylornation.
RELEASE NEGATIVE EMOTION IN A POSITIVE WAY
With the busy schedule of The Eras Tour lasting from 2023 until now, mental health is one of the important factors for Taylor Swift to “satisfactorily” complete her performances. The female singer shared that writing down negative thoughts and emotions on paper helps her reduce stress, while also reflecting and discovering more about herself.
In addition, the Anti-Hero singer mentioned in TIME magazine in 2023 that she always sets boundaries about what she can control and vice versa. Therefore, she feels relaxed and no longer worried about extreme party thoughts; Instead, she prioritizes joy above all else to fully experience the present moments.
Taylor Swift always keeps a positive spirit whether in real life or on stage. Photo: Instagram @taylornation.
Taylor Swift’s dedication and constant practice efforts have “reaped fruit” when The Eras Tour was the highest-grossing global tour ever. With the “super album” The Tortured Poets Department released last April, the female singer increasingly proves her position in the music market with a series of new records recorded.
