Kelly Ripa embraces heavy lifting to sculpt stronger glutes and core
Kelly Ripa has stepped up her fitness routine with a new focus on heavy lifting. The television host, known for Live with Kelly and Mark, revealed she is now in a ‘heavy lifting phase’ to strengthen her glutes. Her husband, Mark Consuelos, publicly backed her efforts during a recent show. Ripa has been working out for 15 years but only recently began using very heavy weights. She explained that her trainer introduced exercises like deadlifts to target her gluteus maximus. This muscle, she discovered, plays a key role in core strength—something she hadn’t fully realised before.
On Friday’s episode of *Live with Kelly and Mark*, Consuelos cheered her on. He told her to ‘keep going’ to see the best results. Ripa also shared that building an ‘athlete’s butt’ or ‘hockey butt’ offers long-term benefits, including better joint health and improved longevity. The weekday show continues to air as usual. Viewers can check the programme’s website for local listings and broadcast times.
Ripa’s new routine highlights her commitment to strength training. Her trainer’s approach focuses on foundational muscles for overall fitness. The support from Consuelos adds a personal touch to her public fitness journey.
