Yes, we are talking about Ivanka Trump today. But it has nothing to do with her political views. As expected from BOXROX, we are looking at fitness here. And Ivanka Trump recently shared that she stopped doing cardio to lose weight and shifted to a strength workout to get stronger as she gets older (she is 43 years old at the moment).
Ivanka Trump recently shared insights into her evolving fitness routine, offering a glimpse into how her approach to health and wellness has changed over the years. Her shift from cardio-heavy workouts to a balanced focus on weightlifting and resistance training is a testament to the transformative power of strength-based fitness.
She also talked about her nutrition, how she became more aware of how much protein she needs to get to continue building muscle. All very good ideas that people should definitely be aware and follow too, hence why we are sharing here on BOXROX.
From Cardio to Resistance: A New Fitness Philosophy
For many years, Ivanka prioritised cardio, yoga, and Pilates, much like many women who enjoy the benefits of these lighter-intensity workouts. However, after moving to Miami, she discovered the transformative benefits of weightlifting and resistance training. As she puts it, “It has been transformative in helping me build muscle and shift my body composition in ways I hadn’t imagined.”
Her approach centres on foundational strength movements—squats, deadlifts, hinges, pushes, and pulls. These are not just exercises but building blocks for functional strength that translates to everyday life. “Prioritising form is essential; only then do I add weight,” she explains, emphasising safety and proper progression in her routine.
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Why Weightlifting Works
Weightlifting has done more for Ivanka than just sculpting her physique. It has improved her athleticism, resilience, and overall health. Her commitment to three to four strength-training sessions a week, two of which are guided by trainers, shows her dedication to consistent and effective practice.
Beyond the gym, Ivanka attributes part of her progress to her nutrition. She has dramatically increased her protein intake, aiming for 30-50 grams per meal. “It works… I’ve never been stronger!” she says enthusiastically. Her dietary shift highlights the importance of pairing strength training with supportive nutrition for optimal results.
Ivanka Trump Workout
Here is what she shared recently on Instagram that she does to keep her body strong and lean:
- Barbell back squat – 75lbs for 10 reps
- Barbell deadlift – 85lbs for 8 reps
- TRX Rows – Bodyweight for 15 reps
- Lat pulldowns – 70lbs for 10 reps
- Banded deficit curtsy lunge – 20lbs for 10 reps
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Balance Beyond the Weights
Even with a focus on strength training, Ivanka maintains variety in her fitness. A weekly yoga session keeps her flexible, while outdoor activities like surfing, padel tennis, and even Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu add fun and dynamic challenges to her routine. She also incorporates short bursts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), such as sprints, to maintain her cardiovascular fitness.
As she notes, “This balanced approach has infused new energy into my fitness routine and yielded great results.”
Fitness is Personal—and Consistency is Key
Ivanka concludes with a message that resonates universally: fitness is highly personal. “What works is what you will actually do consistently,” she advises. Her routine is a testament to finding what works for your body, interests, and lifestyle.
She invites her followers to embrace their fitness journeys with confidence and curiosity. “Here’s to pushing boundaries and embracing new challenges together!”
Here is all she wrote on her Instagram post:
Hi Everyone! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my workout routine since I reposted a video with my trainer, so I thought I’d share a bit about my fitness journey.
Like many women, I used to focus primarily on cardio, yoga, and Pilates. Since moving to Miami, I have shifted my focus to weightlifting and resistance training, and it has been transformative in helping me build muscle and shift my body composition in ways I hadn’t imagined.
I believe in a strength training approach built on foundational, time-tested and simple movements—Squats, Deadlifts, Hinges, Pushes, and Pulls. These are the cornerstones of my workout, emphasizing functional strength for life.
Prioritizing form is essential; only then do I add weight. This ensures a safe and steady progression while maintaining the integrity of each movement. I incorporate mobility work within my sessions to enhance range of motion.
Weightlifting has enhanced not just my strength but my overall athleticism and resilience. I now dedicate 3-4 days/ week to strength training—2 sessions solo and 2 with either @sandybrockmanfitness or @coach_hm. Also new for me but critical to my progress has been increasing my protein intake dramatically. I now consume between 30-50 grams of protein a meal. It works… I’ve never been stronger!
I still enjoy a weekly yoga session and love spending time outdoors with my kids and friends playing sports—whether it’s surfing, padel tennis, swimming in the ocean, wake surfing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, hiking, walking or golf. I also incorporate a couple of short (10 min), high-intensity interval training sessions (such as sprints) each week to keep my cardiovascular fitness sharp and dynamic.
This balanced approach has infused new energy into my fitness routine and yielded great results. That’s said, this is all highly personal in that what works is what you will actually do consistently. Thank you for your interest and questions ~ I hope this was helpful.
Here’s to pushing boundaries and embracing new challenges together! ✨🏋️🥰
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- TRX rows: tanjashaw on Pixabay
