8 longevity trainers share their latest training regimen

Ever wonder what your trainer’s week of workouts includes, and how they make the time to train? Take a walk, run or squat in the shoes of 8 Longevity trainers as they share their latest training regimen.

JENNIE 
Like many, after the coronavirus really hit hard, I struggled with sleep, stress, anxiety, and lack of motivation. I did my best to keep up with an exercise routine but had it not been for two quarantine workout buddies to keep me going, I may honestly have taken a full on hiatus. Come August though, I had a check-in with myself and knew I was stronger than I was allowing myself to believe and made a commitment to get back to my pre pandemic fitness regimen. For me, I know working out first thing in the morning, boosts my mood and gives me energy throughout the day. So I first recruited a new running coach, our two year old dog, Bandit. Seeing him get so excited each morning, waiting at the door in anticipation, was the momentum I needed and before long, I had also gotten back into my Pilates, strength training, and Stair Climber routine. And I haven’t looked back since- I just keep climbing. 

• Morning Run 30 minutes 5-7 days a week
• Stair Climber 20 - 30 minutes 3-5 days a week
• Strength Training 3 days a week
• Pilates 2-3 days a week
• Mobility and foam rolling routine daily 
• Infrared sauna and massage chair 3 days a week (I wish more!)
• Massage by Pam monthly ​

DIANA

• Sweat Therapy 2 days a week
• Pilates 2 days a week
• Technogym treadmill 1 day a week
• Foam rolling and stretching wherever/whenever I can fit it in
• Monthly massage with Pam

PAIGE
Exercise is definitely a privilege and I love doing it. I change it up pretty regularly, but I commit to doing a minimum of 30 minutes per day. I’ve been trying to incorporate more cardio because it has me feeling SO energized afterward! Pilates and Strength Training remain my favorites. 

• 30 minutes of cardio 3-4 days a week - elliptical or stair climber preferred
• Sweat Therapy or TRX 3-4 days a week 
• At least 30 minutes of Pilates self-practice 3-4 days a week
• Stretching and foam rolling after every workout
• 1 monthly massage

MICHELLE
Lately, my focus has been on recovery and mobility, strengthening some misalignments, and working on relaxing my overworked muscles - ensuring everything can move pain-free.

• Pilates 3 days a week
• Yoga 3 days a week
• Strength training once a week
• Weekly foam rolling session
• Weekly massage

BOBBY

• Rotate between Stair Climber, Arc Trainer and running 6 days a week
• Strength training 3 days a week:
  • Feet elevated push ups, cable flys, cable 1/2 kneeling single arm rows, band reverse flys, kettlebell overhead pressed on single leg, dumbbell bicep curls, cable tricep presses, kettlebell goblet squats, TRX hamstring curls, walking lunges, TRX crunches, body saws and pikes. 3-4 rounds, 12-15 reps.​
• Practice run through my classes every week 💪​

ANNA

• I run every day with my dog, Parker, and go to a Run Club on Wednesdays
  
• Independent Pilates practice 2 times a week
  
• HIIT/TRX workout 2-3 times a week
  

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QUINCY

• Strength/weight training 4 days a week
• Yoga 2 days a week
• Meditation 2 days a week
• Foam rolling 4 days a week
• Indoor cardio 3 days a week
• Outdoor run 2 days a week
  

MARIA 
Full transparency: my workouts as of late have been prompted by last-minute openings in class, Pilates and Sweat Therapy instructor training, peer pressure/encouragement from my colleagues, and/or sporadic bursts of energy. As I like to preach and practice, ‘any movement is better than no movement.’ I jot down my workouts in my planner every Sunday. I may not actually do each workout on its respective day, but having this tangible structure alone helps me gauge the small victories (and shortcomings) at the end of the week, and realistically plan for the next. 

• Spinal mobility and stretching daily - a Scoliosis must, even if I can only muster 5 minutes
• Meditation once a week - I practice breathwork on my acupuncture mat if time allows, and do alternate nostril breathing if and whenever I sense a cortisol spike 
• Infrared sauna twice a week 
• Foam rolling at least once a week - Also love rolling the bottom of my feet on a spikey ball
• Sweat Therapy 2-3 days a week - Whether in class as a ‘client’ or during practice rounds as an instructor in training
• Pilates 2 days a week 
• Cardio once a week 

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