Washington, Sept 12 : Britney Spears sees exercise as a "spiritual thing" as it helps the mind as well as the body.

The `Toxic' singer keeps to a strict workout regime in order to be in peak condition for performing on her current `Femme Fatale' tour and feels it goes beyond simply working out.

"[Exercise] is a spiritual thing, it helps your mind and your body and it's all connected. So, yes, I think it's really important to take care of yourself in that way," Contactmusic quoted her as telling Britain's Glamour magazine.

"I work out every other day, and sometimes every day. I run a lot on the treadmills in hotels when I'm on tour and I do light weights and a little bit of cardio," she added. (ANI)