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Malia Obama rocks orange two-piece after workout as she's pictured beaming in LA

Malia is the oldest daughter of Michelle and Barack Obama 

Hannah Hargrave
US Deputy Editor
July 16, 2024
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Malia Obama is no stranger to a strenuous workout and her hard work shows. 

The 26-year-old was beaming in photographs as she left Solidcore Gym in Los Angeles on Monday.

Wearing an eye-catching orange sports bra, Malia showed off her toned physique as she stepped into the sunshine post-workout. 

She covered up her arms in a green sweater, and threw on a pair of baggy pants over her cycling shorts.

It's clear Malia has inherited her mom, Michelle's athletic frame and passion for fitness as she's regularly spotted hiking or attending an exercise class in LA. 

Malia Obama was all smiles as she left the gym© Backgrid
Malia Obama was all smiles as she left the gym

Michelle's famously toned arms have made headlines over the years and her trainer, Cornell McClellan, confirmed his client is  "truly committed herself to the importance of health and fitness."

She loves keeping fit with her daughters Malia and Sasha and previously revealed one of their favorite classes. 

michelle obama arm workout© Getty Images
Michelle has always made fitness a priority

"I love it when my girls join me for a little SoulCycle," she shared on Twitter.  "We all are in the dark, moving to the beat on the bikes. We love it." 

Over the years, Michelle has changed her exercise regime. She confessed to being called the "Drillmaster" by her friends when she used to conduct regular fitness boot camps at the White House. 

Malia and Sasha are both now living in Los Angeles
Malia and Sasha are both now living in Los Angeles

But now she's slowed down. 

"Some of it is menopause, some of it is aging," she told People. "I find that I cannot push myself as hard as I used to. That doesn't work out for me. That when I tear a muscle or pull something and then I'm out. The recovery time is not the same.

"You wind up balancing between staying fit enough and being kind enough on your body to stay in the game," she added.

Michelle Obama with her late mom Marion and daughters Malia and Sasha
Her girls are carving out their own careers

Malia's most recent workout is described on the Solidcore website as being: "A high-intensity, low-impact full-body workout on a pilates-inspired reformer. With the lights down and music up, you’ll find a stronger version of yourself by the first song change."

Malia is enjoying her life in LA, where her sister also resides. 

Barack and Michelle Obama with daughters Malia and Sasha
They enjoy an active lifestyle

She's carved out a career in the movie business as a director and recently revealed her new 'stagename while promoting her film project, The Heart. 

Malia's chosen moniker was revealed at the Sundance Film Festival, when she was introduced as Malia Ann. She dropped Obama in favor of her middle name. 

Malia Obama on the red carpet © Dia Dipasupil
Malia has dropped her famous last name

Barack was recently asked at the fundraiser for President Joe Biden, if his daughters would follow him into politics. 

"That is a question I do not need to answer," he began. "Because [former first lady] Michelle Obama drilled into them so early that you would be crazy to go into politics. It will never happen."

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