Certified yoga and fitness instructor Hilaria Baldwin has outlined her approach to maintaining a consistent exercise routine, suggesting that a "perfect" workout can be achieved in as little as 10 minutes a day. Baldwin emphasized that consistency, rather than intensity or duration, is key to yielding results.
Baldwin's "perfect" workout trifecta includes cardio, strength training, and stretching. She advises fitting these elements into one's lifestyle in "bite-sized movements," especially for those juggling family and work responsibilities. For cardio, she incorporates daily runs, which she says help "work out her lungs." Strength training can involve activities like lifting her children or using weights, while stretching aids in maintaining flexibility.
"One of the most important things about exercise is consistency," Baldwin told Fox News Digital. "For many of us, life gets in the way – we are parents and we work and all the chaos comes in, so bite-sized movements are really important."
She recommends scheduling dedicated, child-free and work-free time for movement and self-care. Baldwin also highlighted the importance of not overcommitting, noting that overly ambitious routines can lead to burnout. She compared the habit of exercising to brushing one's teeth, suggesting it should become an ingrained part of daily life. "If something's overwhelming, we're not going to do it," she stated.
Baldwin also advocates for incorporating children into exercise routines as a way to blend family time with physical activity. She believes it is crucial for mothers, who often prioritize others, to demonstrate the importance of self-care. "I think showing our children that we are human and we are worth taking care of is really important – not just for our relationship with them, but how they will treat themselves when they're older," she said.
Baldwin advises against extreme measures when facing fitness challenges, suggesting that if a three-mile run feels daunting, starting with 10 minutes or even two-minute intervals with walking breaks is more effective. "Doing something is better than thinking about it and doing nothing," she added.
She encourages individuals, particularly women, to embrace self-love and appreciate their unique bodies. "Start loving yourself and loving your body, no matter what outside opinions you feel like people are directing at you," Baldwin urged. "Feel capable and feel strong and that you're worth investing in."