Work out like Kim Kardashian or Kylie Jenner to lose weight and get results – Jessica Alba does Yoga Sculpt and Krav Maga, Oprah Winfrey aims for 10,000 steps a day

Mar 7 , 2021

Exercising like Kim Kardashian means showing commitment and valuing the exercise for all it can bring you. Photo: @kimkardashian

What we can learn from celebrities’ workout routines: A-listers set tough goals, avoid fad diets, don’t give up – and are rewarded with photo-worthy figures

Exercise correlates with a higher income – Apple CEO Tim Cook gets up at 4am every morning to work out for a reason

The rich and famous are often especially driven people. It’s this single-mindedness, after all, that has gotten them where they are. It’s also a handy trait to have when it comes to working out. And while each celebrity has their own set of routines, we’ve detected some discernible themes that show up time and again when the rich and famous work out. Why not use them to inspire your own routine?

They set impressive goals

Kim Kardashian West. Photo: @kimkardashian

Many famous individuals make a splash not just because they work out, but because of how intense their fitness goals are. Jessica Alba takes Yoga Sculpt and Krav Maga classes. Oprah aims for 10,000 steps every day. Mark Cuban bench presses to the tune of 300 pounds (136kg). All these goals share one thing: ambition. If you want to get fit, you need to set goals that push you. Over time, you’ll hopefully reach those goals, giving you momentum to push further.

They know the value of exercise

Jessica Alba’s workout routine. Photo: @jessicaalba.

Exercise has been shown to correlate with a higher income: if you’re well off, you’re more likely to work out. How much more likely? According to The Atlantic, if you make US$75,000 or more, you’re twice as likely to exercise as someone who makes less than US$20,000 per year. While many reasons could explain the phenomena, one simple answer is that the rich tend to value exercise – and have the time and resources – and stay active more.

For the vast majority of us, the thought of exercising and getting in shape feels like a chore. However, when celebrities weigh-in, they often bring a different attitude to the table. When they look for ways to control their weight and nourish their bodies, they don’t jump to quick-fix solutions. With some notable exceptions, fad diets might not be on their radar. Instead, they look for ways to perfect their workout routines.

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