The “Real Housewives” franchise is known for its drama, lavish lifestyles, and often, the impressive physiques of its stars. But how do these reality television personalities maintain their enviable figures amidst their busy schedules? From consistent routines to embracing new fitness trends, many Housewives prioritize their health and well-being.
Lisa Rinna’s Yoga and Dance Focus
Lisa Rinna, a long-standing cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, attributes her toned physique to a consistent fitness routine she’s maintained since she was 16. Her primary workout is yoga, which she has practiced for over 26 years, calling it her “life savior”. Rinna also incorporates dancing into her routine, finding joy and energy in it. She frequently mixes up her workouts, including spin classes like SoulCycle, hiking, and long walks, especially when traveling. Rinna aims to work out five to six days a week, emphasizing that she exercises because it makes her feel better and more grounded.
Kyle Richards’ Varied Approach to Fitness
Another Real Housewives of Beverly Hills veteran, Kyle Richards, has openly shared her fitness journey, particularly her notable weight loss in 2023. Richards believes in shaking up her workout routine to keep her body guessing and prevent plateaus. Her regimen includes a mix of cardio and strength training, often incorporating Peloton, extensive ab routines, and increased weightlifting. She enjoys hiking and running, sometimes covering three to five miles on a treadmill or outdoors. Pilates and yoga are also key components of her routine, contributing to toning, flexibility, and mental well-being. Richards also prioritizes protein intake to stay full and energized.
Teresa Giudice’s Dedicated Bodybuilding and Cardio
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice is known for her highly disciplined fitness routine, particularly her foray into bodybuilding competitions. She began intensely focusing on exercise while in prison in 2015, working out up to three times a day and discovering a love for yoga, which she credits with helping her through the ordeal.
Giudice’s current routine includes 45 minutes of daily weight training using hand weights and resistance machines, alongside two 45-minute cardio sessions per day, varying between the treadmill and elliptical. She emphasizes a “very clean” diet, focusing on protein and vegetables like grilled chicken, turkey, cod, flounder, asparagus, and green beans, and limiting carbs. She prepares grilled vegetables and egg whites before workouts for fuel. Giudice also incorporates walking, sometimes with ankle weights, and uses Pilates and resistance bands.
Garcelle Beauvais’ Pilates and Balanced Lifestyle
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Garcelle Beauvais is a long-time advocate for Pilates, having practiced it for decades to strengthen and lean her body. She finds that Pilates provides quick results and has been a consistent part of her fitness routine since before her son Oliver was born, 30 years ago.
In addition to Pilates, Beauvais incorporates walks and light dumbbell exercises into her routine. She emphasizes balance in her diet, enjoying fruits and nuts, and incorporating smoothies, while also allowing for indulgences like pizza and doughnuts in moderation. Beauvais focuses on self-care and overall health, finding that being active helps her feel energetic and “in her 20s again”.
Bethenny Frankel’s Walking-Centric Approach
Bethenny Frankel, of The Real Housewives of New York City fame, embraces a simpler, yet effective, fitness philosophy centered around walking. She aims for 10,000 steps per day, often walking outdoors in nature. While she occasionally participates in yoga classes, walking remains her primary and most consistent form of exercise. Frankel also emphasizes the importance of sleep and hydration, often adding hydration packets to her water. Her approach highlights sustainability and listening to her body, prioritizing balance over extreme diets or intense gym routines.
Heather Dubrow’s Interval Eating and High-Intensity Workouts
Heather Dubrow, known from The Real Housewives of Orange County, co-authored “The Dubrow Diet,” which focuses on “interval eating” (a form of intermittent fasting) combined with a ketogenic diet. She typically fasts for 16-18 hours overnight and then consumes keto-friendly foods, reintroducing some carbs in a four-hour window for dinner.
When it comes to exercise, Dubrow is an early riser, preferring to work out first thing in the morning. Her go-to workouts include OrangeTheory, a one-hour high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class, and BOXHAUS, a 45-minute boxing workout. She has also tried “Lightning Fit,” a high-intensity full-body electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) workout that can burn a significant number of calories in a short time. Dubrow believes in prioritizing and adhering to a routine to manage her busy schedule.
Dolores Catania’s Consistent Gym Sessions
The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Dolores Catania has openly discussed her weight loss journey, which has included medically prescribed weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, alongside diet and exercise. While she admits she “hates working out,” she recognizes the importance of staying active and works out regularly, three to four times a week, often with her boyfriend, Paulie Connell. Her approach to exercise is not about extreme limits but about maintaining energy levels, improving overall strength, and feeling good. She focuses on a mix of cardio and strength training.
Kandi Burruss’ Diet, Exercise, and Supplement Use
Kandi Burruss, from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, recently shared her journey of losing over 30 pounds. Her weight loss has been attributed to a combination of diet, exercise, and the use of the supplement Hydroxycut. Burruss emphasizes that she’s a “foodie” and has had an on-again, off-again relationship with her weight for years.
Her current diet involves avoiding big breakfasts, snacking on almonds, and focusing on meats and vegetables. She also replaced sugary drinks with water and Hydroxycut’s Ultra Shred drink sticks. While the specific details of her exercise routine are less publicized, she works with a trainer and aims to incorporate a regular workout plan and fun activities to stay active.
