I Tried Beyoncé's Workout—In Ivy Park, of Course

Because you can look this flawless too

By Jenna Loomer Feb 09, 2017 7:45 PMTags
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My name is Jenna Loomer, and I am a Beyoncé super-fan.

I'm not saying I'm just a member of the BeyHive, because that is a given. I'm the kind of individual who spends her time memorizing Beyoncé's entire concert routine and plots opportunities to actually meet her in person one day. For the record, I once met her backup dancers in Vegas and instantly started to cry.

Of course, I was immediately Bey-sessed upon watching her Ivy Park clothing line video. And after, I was ready to run the world hit the gym!

Now, I enjoy working out as much as the next carb-counter, but the truth is, replicating her moves is hard as hell. Watch as I attempt to get through her routine in the video below.

Watch: How to Work Out Like Beyonce

Punching Bag: She makes it look so easy! After learning how to properly throw a jab, hook and cross punch and shuffle-step, I was in need of a water break after a solid six minutes. I did remember, though, to always keep my hands up to protect my face. You can't be flawless with a swollen lip.

Treadmill: I considered myself athletic until my fitness instructor Michael DeGood added a full-on body chain around me and upped the speed. After sprinting for what seemed like an hour, I realized it was only two minutes and had to step off. Don't hate on the time until you've tried it.

Rings: Remember the sequence when she is hanging from the arm rings? Yeah, that's impossible. Take this piece of advice: Don't even try this part of the workout. Your confidence will thank you.

Ropes: For one whole minute, wave the ropes in different motions. It won't just work out those arms but also targets your core. Unfortunately, I didn't even try to do this two more times as instructed…because, well, it burned!

Dancing: Consider it 30 minutes of cardio and a perfect opportunity to flip my hair as much as possible. Hair flips in the rain, however, are slightly more difficult. When in doubt, cross your arms and look Sasha Fierce-ly into the horizon.

Stretching: Try this while the sun is setting, so right when you stretch out, a ray of sunshine hits your sweaty body and creates a glistening effect. Beyoncé really thought of everything.

It Comes Down to This: While many of us will try, there can only be one true Queen Bey. Her workout, very much like herself, is intense, magical and almost impossible to replicate. So, I may not be able to do it well but I can look damn good trying.

On Jenna: "I" Low-Rise 7/8 Leggings by Ivy Park, $62; Seamless Racer Bra by Ivy Park, $36; Oversized Logo Hoodie by Ivy Park, $52; Logo Baseball Cap by Ivy Park, $25; Drop Armhole Tank by Ivy Park, $25; Alo Yoga Mesh Goddess Legging, $94; Alo Yoga Marina Tank, $40