It’s showtime! Bachelor contestant Leilani Vakaahi goes for a workout in stylish activewear ahead of the premiere of Locky Gilbert’s season
Leilani Vakaahi is one of the 25 women vying for the heart of Locklan ‘Locky’ Gilbert on The Bachelor this year.
And the former Miss Universe Australia finalist was spotted enjoying an exercise session on Wednesday, just hours before her television debut.
The 28-year-old showed off her toned figure activewear as she performed a number of lunges and planks at her local park in Coogee, Sydney.
It’s showtime! Bachelor contestant Leilani Vakaahi was spotted enjoying an exercise session on Wednesday, just hours before her television debut
Sweat session: The 28-year-old showed off her toned figure activewear as she performed a number of lunges and planks at her local park in Coogee, Sydney
Leilani looked glamorous for her workout, as she stretched out on a mat and made use of purple resistance bands.
The brunette then did a number of lunges to help tone and shape her derrière.
Despite the cold morning, Leilani took a sip of water as she took a breather in between her workouts.
Ready for it: Leilani looked glamorous for her workout, as she stretched out on a mat and made use of purple resistance bands
For the sweat session, Leilani opted for a multi-coloured crop top, which she paired with tan-hued leggings .
She styled her raven hair away from her face in loose boxer braids.
After cooling down, Leilani put on a stylish, yellow-and- green puffer jacket.
Prepared: She appeared to be following a booty workout inspired by Tammy Hembrow
She carried her belongings in a Country Road duffle bag.
Leilani is famous for being the first woman of Tongan descent to compete in the Miss Universe Australia pageant.
The Sydney-based model previously worked in radio as an announcer for KIIS 106.5 and The Edge, but is now employed as a partnerships manager for Secret Sounds.
Booty burn! Leilani used backward kicks to stretch her legs and glutes
The Bachelor will premiere on Wednesday night, but the series is already the subject of rumours of troubles behind the scenes.
According to Woman’s Day, dozens of ‘disinterested’ bachelorettes apparently quit after learning that the Australian Survivor star spends six months a year living in Bali.
A production insider told the magazine on Monday: ‘There was a revolving door of women; it was quite a headache for casting.’
Sweat sister! The reality star also performed a number of jumps while at the park
Puffed: At one point, Leilani took a breather in between stretches
‘A lot of women were disinterested,’ the source continued. ‘It was just hard to get them to sign up and compete for a guy who spends half his life in another country.’
Despite the rumoured casting struggles, Locky, 30, has repeatedly assured fans that he found love on the show.
He said over the weekend: ‘I can definitely assure you I am madly in love.
Hard at it: The beauty did a range of exercises in the park including kick outs
Challenging: She also did a number of planks to work out her midsection
Fit and fun: Leilani also stepped out a number of the side planks
‘It’s an amazing feeling and to be able to say it out aloud now, it’s a really good feeling,’ he added.
‘It’s definitely a love story that everyone will remember. It’s a crazy ride, I’ll tell you that.’
The Bachelor premieres tonight at 7:30pm on Channel 10
Starring role: The Bachelor premieres on Wednesday, August 12 from 7:30pm on Channel Ten