90-minute Pilates, ballet twice a week: Celine Dion, 58, reveals intense workout routine for her first concert in 6 years amid Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion sent fans into a frenzy after making a triumphant comeback on stage on September 12, amid her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare autoimmune neurological disorder. The Grammy-winning singer’s latest concert residency is titled Céline Dion Paris, and it marks Céline’s first-ever concert in more than 6 years. She will be performing at the Plénitude Arena near Paris, taking on 16 shows across September and October, with more shows scheduled through mid-2027. Now, the 58-year-old has shared the extensive workout routine that helped her get back on her feet.

Celine Dion’s workout routine

Celine Dion, in a conversation with Harper’s Bazaar, revealed that in preparation with the Paris shows, she has been undergoing rigorous Pilates sessions for 90 minutes, 3times a week, followed by taking ballet classes twice a week. That’s not all; the singer has also been following new medication, taking part in physical and vocal therapy as well as receiving treatment through immunotherapy.

As per the Daily Mail, Celine Dion has also been working on her flexibility at her home gym, equipped with weights, a treadmill and a reformer machine. Celine, however, has described her fitness regimen as a period marked by ‘falling and getting back up repeatedly’. She admitted to being proud of herself and pushing her body to achieve feats that it wasn’t ‘born to do’.

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Celine Dion’s autoimmune condition: Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome in 2022 after she faced a flare-up in 2020. Her last full traditional concert was held in the same year in March, when she wrapped her Courage World Tour. In 2024, Celine made her last on-stage appearance at the Paris Olympics, singing Edith Piaf's classic "L'Hymne à l'Amour" from the Eiffel Tower.

For the unversed, Stiff Person Syndrome is a medical condition causing extreme muscle stiffness and painful spasms, tantamount to paralysis. Sometimes SPS can also lead to double vision, slurred speech and an unsteady gait, with the symptoms typically worsening over time. Although there is no cure for SPS, treatment can help manage symptoms and slow the progression of the ailment. Celine Dion spoke candidly about the brutality of SPS in her 2024 documentary, I Am: Celine Dion.