Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, the recently engaged couple, share their secrets to staying fit and healthy, including their daily running routine and strength training regimen.
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are no strangers to fitness. As seasoned marathon runners, they have made exercise a priority in their lives, not just for physical health but also for mental well-being. In a recent interview, they shared their fitness routine, including their daily running schedule and strength training regimen.
For Robach and Holmes, running is more than just a way to stay physically fit; it’s also a way to release stress and spend quality time together. They aim to run at least four days a week, with a minimum of two miles per run. When training for a marathon or half-marathon, they follow the Hal Higdon training schedule.
The Routine: Half-Marathon Ready
Robach and Holmes’s fitness routine is designed to keep them in half-marathon shape. They believe that staying ready for a half-marathon is a great way to maintain their overall health and fitness. Holmes explained, “We stay in half-marathon shape. People talk about diets and fitness goals, but I think what drives us is staying ready for that kind of run.”
Robach added, “We run about four days a week. We prefer to run together, but it doesn’t always work out. How far we go during each run depends on whether or not we’re training for a marathon or a half-marathon. If we’re not training for anything, we stick to a two-mile minimum.”
The Drive to Thrive and Survive
For Robach, fitness has been a source of comfort and strength, especially during difficult times. She explained, “I got into fitness because I was doing gymnastics from the time I was 7 or 8. That makes you very disciplined, so it was ingrained in me to stay fit. Having those routines from early on has really carried me through.”
Robach’s experience with breast cancer also played a significant role in her fitness journey. She said, “When I was undergoing treatment for breast cancer, I couldn’t really run the way I had. I walked a lot — my oncologist told me, ‘When you want to take a nap, take a walk’ — but even one mile of running took it out of me.”
After completing her treatment, Robach was determined to get back to running. She said, “A couple of months after my last round of chemo, I was finally able to run two miles, and it was a big deal. I cried.”
In It for the Long Haul
Robach and Holmes emphasize the importance of making fitness a lifestyle, rather than just a temporary goal. Holmes said, “We are very much against hopping on fitness trends or fad diets. You should never ‘go on a diet.’ Of course, if you’re seeing a doctor and they tell you you need to change the way you’re eating or exercising, that’s one thing.”
Robach added, “For physical and mental health, it’s best to find a way to sweat every day — even if it’s sex! That’s what I’ve always tried to keep in mind. And if you don’t sweat on a given day, you’d better have a good reason. Because it just makes your day better, and the benefits are countless.”
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