Madonna has been papped by British tabloids last Sunday, leaving a London restaurant with her new beau Jesus Luz (22), but what’s got people talking are the images of her arms. It looks like there is not one inch of fat on them, just muscle and veins that are distressingly popping out. Has she taken her exercise regime one step too far?

When Madonna turned 50 this year we all looked in awe as the iconic singer looked amazing – better than most 20 year olds. Some may have said that she looked too toned then but nothing is on the scale of Sunday’s images. We all assume that she might have had some “help” getting there, but no one can call her lazy; her strict exercise regime is known for being a grueling two-hour workout, six days a week while drinking coconut water to keep energy levels high. That’s dedication for ya!  

Her personal trainer Tracy Anderson, who also famously trains Gwyneth Paltrow and has made a name for herself because of this, earlier this month said, “I have completely changed Madonna’s body. I told her to forget everything she had been taught before and to give up yoga, which can make you look terribly veiny…Madonna’s very healthy and looks fantastic but those veins have nothing to do with me.”

Maybe Madge is worrying too much about ageing, maybe she’s distressed about her friend Michael Jackson’s death, maybe she wants to keep up with her new beau’s stamina or maybe she’s just addicted to exercise. Whatever the cause – please stop Madge. We loved you just as you were.