Last updated on November 20th, 2024 at 04:25 pm

When I first started researching Javicia Leslie’s workout routine and diet I was really worried I wasn’t going to be able to find much information.

Sometimes that happens with some newer up-and-coming actors and actresses.

To my surprise, there’s actually a decent amount of information out there already about Leslie discussing a bunch of different areas of her regime.

Some of them are what she did/does specifically to become and stay as Batwoman, and then other things are just the things she does in everyday life to stay looking amazing.

And if you’re new here: Leslie is our new Batwoman at The CW taking over for Ruby Rose!

If you want to check out over 50 Celebrity CW Workout Routines and Diet Plans you can also find that here at SHJ as well.

Javicia Leslie Stats:

Height: 5’4

Weight: (approximate) 141 lbs.

Age: 33 years old

Javicia Leslie falls right around the average height among female celebrities.

Although she is technically in the shorter range.

The average height falls in the range of 6’1-6’3 with celebs like Chris Pratt, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Adam Driver, Stephen Amell, Clive Standen and so many more.

Guys around 5’10-6’0 are dudes like Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Jason Statham, but the ACTUAL shorter range is filled with guys like Mark Wahlberg, Zac Efron, Kit Harington, Tom Holland and more.

Even taller than them are guys like The Mountain, Joe Manganiello, Ben Affleck, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Winston Duke, Alexander Skarsgard and a few others.

But, don’t worry either way.

We write these routines to be utilized by any shape and size.

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Javicia Leslie Diet and Nutrition

Javicia Leslie is a vegan.

We need to start there so that this section immediately becomes more clear as that is a huge pillar a the basis in which she makes her daily nutrition choices.

Shape.com states:

The actress, who is vegan, is dedicated to sharing healthy eating tips and recipes on Instagram, with step-by-step breakdowns of how to make delicious meals like gluten-free fettuccine, cauliflower steaks, vegan gluten-free granola, and more.

You can check out Javicia Leslie’s Instagram to find more of what they’re referring to; although it seems she’s transitioned into more Batwoman posts!

Looper follows up where Shape started and tells us this:

Javicia Leslie isn’t just forgoing meat to optimize her workouts, though. Her love for the vegan diet and lifestyle shines through in her Instagram channel, where she prepares and cooks tasty-looking vegan recipes for the benefit of her followers. One absolutely scrumptious-looking example is a fettuccine alfredo dish that uses gluten-free pasta, vegan butter, spinach, and coconut milk, along with Beyond meat sausages — many of her veggies come from her own garden, just one element of what she calls her overall “obsession” with plants

They also share a couple links to her specific stories:

• Vegan Fettucine Alfredo Dish
• Picking Vegetables from her Garden
• Vegan Sweet Potatoes

We see a lot of celebs opt for a sustainable approach like this.

That’s why our Academy Nutrition Classes (Monks, Minimalists, SuperHumans, Vikings, Spartans, Hunter Gatherers, Greek Gods, Samurais, & Eat Fat, Lose Fat) revolve around helping you find the specific diet that is right FOR YOU.

Of course, there are a lot of reasons to HAVE the strict guidelines.

We’ve seen a lot of celebs opt for specific restrictions. 

For example: Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart incorporate 80/20 dieting with big weekly cheat meals, Hugh Jackman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hopper, and Terry Crews utilize intermittent fasting(something I use daily as well), Mustafa Shakir and Madelaine Petsch are vegans, Brandon Routh and Frank Grillo opt for paleo, and tons of others utilize their own variations as well.

And, that’s just to name a few celebs from each, by the way.

You can check out our Nutrition Pillars for more information and articles on all of the above and more.

Curious what the Top Diets Among Celebrities actually are?  Check it out.

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Javicia Leslie Workout Routine Research

Luckily for us, between Shape and Looper we also have a full breakdown of Javicia Leslie workout regime as well.

Like we’ve seen from some other celebrity workout routines, Leslie sticks to a theme of being well-rounded and mixing in all different types of training.

In one of her Instagram posts she describes her dive into Muay Thai by saying:

Change is the only constant. I’ve decided to dive into a passion I’ve had for a while now. Since there’s nothing but time, I really have no excuse. So I am going to document my Muay Thai journey with you all. This is only the beginning, so be kind to me, lol!

And learning new things and working into different aspects of training styles (and just in life in general) is nothing new for Leslie.

Here’s how she describes breaking into new areas while showing off some of her bo staff skills:

Anyone that knows me knows I’m OBSESSED with learning new things, blame it on the Gemini in me 😬😂… So, keeping you guys up to date with my journey, here’s my first ever attempt at bo staff! I knowwww, didn’t completely land my ending and my back leg needs to be straight

Looper also tells us all about her weight training regime, which Leslie documented fairly well on her social platforms.

They say:

In fact, her workout is so thorough — involving multiple exercises for different muscle groups such as chest, core, back, arms and legs — that it also offers an excellent primer for those looking for ideas about how to approach their own weight training program. You’ll never get bored, either, as Leslie’s vigorous sets also sport great variety. She uses kettlebells and battle ropes, flips tires, and works out both outdoors and in the gym. And she doesn’t skimp on the brutal but most effective exercises like deadlifts, squats and lunges.

They follow this up letting us know that Leslie also adds in cardio, bodyweight training (which you can also find some clips of on her Instagram), stretching, a focus on core work, and of course her muay thai training!

So for this one we’re going to be revolving around a weight training program like Leslie, but we’ll also be fitting in her cardio, stretching and core work during those days as well, while leaving you some room and resources to add in some mixed martial arts as you’d like.

I’ll even give you some extra resources to train with if mixed martial arts isn’t exactly your speed!

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Javicia Leslie Workout Routine

Training Volume:

4+ days per week

Explanation:

We’re going to be working around weight training like Leslie did/does with her trainer, but also remember to focus on core work and add in cardio, stretching and more!  I’ll also be giving you bonus resources for mixed martial arts training and alternatives.

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Javicia Leslie Workout: Sample Schedule

Monday: Chest, Triceps and Core Work

Tuesday: Back, Biceps and Core Work

Wednesday: Mixed Martial Arts Training (Optional)

Thursday: Shoulders, Upper and Core Work

Friday: Legs, Calves and Core Work

Saturday: Active Rest Day/Optional MMA

Sunday: Rest Day

Javicia Leslie Workout: Chest, Triceps and Core Work

Warm Up: 

20 Minute Jog

Compound:

Bench Press

4×15, 12, 10, 8

Superset:

A. Tricep Cable Pushdowns

3×10

B. Tricep Cable Overhead Extension

3×10

Superset B:

A. Chest Flyes

3×10

B. Tricep Cable Kickbacks

3×10

Core Tri-Set:

A. Plank

3×60 seconds

B. Lying Leg Raises

3×25

C. V-Ups

3×20

Circuit Finisher: Complete 3 Rounds

30 Seconds of Battle Rope

10 Half Burpees

15 Push Ups

20 Mountain Climbers

Cooldown:

10-15 minutes of stretching

Javicia Leslie Workout: Back, Biceps and Core Work

Warm Up: 

20 Minute Row

Compound:

Deadlifts

4×15, 12, 10, 8

Superset:

A. Cable Wide Grip Pulldowns

3×10

B. Standing Cable Straight Arm Pulldowns

3×10

Superset B:

A. Dumbbell Alternating Curls

3×10 each arm

B. Hammer Cable Curls

3×10

Core Tri-Set:

A. Side Plank

3×30 seconds each side

B. Sit Ups with Twist

3×30

C. Hanging Leg Raises

3×20

Circuit Finisher: Complete 3 Rounds

30 Seconds of Tire Flips

10 Renegade Row Push Ups

15 Second Hollow Hold

20 Air Squats

Cooldown:

10-15 minutes of stretching

Javicia Leslie Workout: Shoulders, Upper and Core Work

Warm Up: 

1 Mile Jog

Compound:

Overhead Press

4×15, 12, 10, 8

Superset:

A. Light Seated Arnold Press

3×10

B. Seated Dumbbell Front Raises

3×10

Superset B:

A. Power Cleans

3×10

B. Upright Rows

3×10

Core Tri-Set:

A. Russian Twists

3×30

B. Bicycle Crunches

3×30

C. Flutter Kicks

3×30

Circuit Finisher: Complete 3 Rounds

30 Seconds of Battle Rope

10 Kettlebell Swings

15 Plank to Push Ups

20 KB Sumo Deadlift High Pulls

Cooldown:

10-15 minutes of stretching

Javicia Leslie Workout: Legs, Calves and Core Work

Warm Up: 

1 Mile Jog

Compound:

Back Squats

4×15, 12, 10, 8

Superset:

A. Leg Press

3×10

B. Calf Raises on Leg Press

3×10

Superset B:

A. Hamstring Curls

3×10

B. Quad Extensions

3×10

Core Tri-Set:

A. Plank

3×60 seconds

B. Lying Leg Raises with Hip Thrust

3×25

C. V-Ups

3×20

Circuit Finisher: Complete 3 Rounds

30 Second Wall Sit

10 Box Jumps

15 Goblet Squats

20 Glute Bridges

Cooldown:

10-15 minutes of stretching

Javicia Leslie Workout: Bonus Training Resources

Javicia Leslie also works in calisthenics training, endurance work, and muay thai (among other new MMA styles she’s adding like Bo-Staff training).  For this you can also add in MMA Training with the resources below, or you can sub those days with other areas of training you’d like to utilize.

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HIIT Resources:

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Endurance Training Resources:

• Constance Wu Workout Routine and Diet Plan
• Ewan McGregor Workout Routine and Diet Plan
• Kid Flash Workout Routine and Diet Plan
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