Kelly Ripa, 54, continues to impress audiences not just with her fashion choices on the red carpet but also with her incredibly toned arms. As the beloved host of Live with Kelly and Mark, Ripa has captivated fans through her impressive workout regimen and entertaining dynamics with her husband, Mark Consuelos. When asked about her fitness secrets, the mom-of-three does not shy away from revealing the hard work that goes into maintaining her enviable physique.
According to her personal trainer, Anna Kaiser, Ripa engages in high-intensity dance interval training six days a week. In March 2024, Kaiser stated, “I find it very rewarding to see someone grow.” Ripa’s workouts are tailored to her busy lifestyle, especially considering she often has to shoot three shows and record a podcast on the same day. Kaiser adapts their sessions to maximize Ripa’s energy, ensuring she remains motivated and invigorated for each demanding day.
Furthermore, in June 2024, Kaiser shared a detailed dumbbell workout Ripa utilizes to keep her arms toned. Aimed at both fitness enthusiasts and beginners, the structured routine includes:
– Rotated shoulder press: 10 reps (5 to 8 pounds)
– Bicep V-extensions: 10 reps (5 to 8 pounds)
– Rotated tricep swing, left: 10 reps (5 to 8 pounds)
– Single-arm pushup, left: 10 reps (2 counts down, 1 count up)
– Single-arm sphinx pulses, left: 20 reps
– Rotated tricep swing, right: 10 reps (5 to 8 pounds)
– Single-arm pushup, right: 10 reps (2 counts down, 1 count up)
– Single-arm sphinx pulses, right: 20 reps
Fans were treated to a glimpse of Ripa’s impressive pushup form during a Live episode in January 2024, where she also incorporated various dumbbell sets with the assistance of resistance bands. This vigorous approach to fitness supports her philosophy of “strength eating.”
In February 2024, nutritionist Dr. Daryl Gioffre praised Ripa, dubbing her a “supermom” for her dedication to health and fitness. He described her approach saying, “She works out seven days a week,” emphasizing her commitment to maintaining a strength-eating lifestyle. This dietary approach entails focusing on consuming nutritious foods that foster physical and mental strength, including greens, fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
But it’s not all about fitness for Ripa and Consuelos. On March 19, 2025, during an episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, Ripa shared a charming peek into their domestic life, revealing how they keep it light-hearted at home. During the show, Ripa disclosed a household tip: they line their vegetable crisper with paper towels to prevent mess—a revelation that was news to Consuelos. “Who does?” he asked with a surprised look, to which Ripa quipped, “We do.” Consuelos, ever the comedic foil, admitted, “We do?” and acknowledged his limited involvement with handling food prep, which elicited laughter from the audience.
Ripa playfully pointed out that Consuelos’ interactions with food around their home are minimal, joking, “Yeah, the food in the house, much like how Santa Claus delivers the presents, just comes to Mark.” The banter continued as they discussed additional household tasks, with Consuelos noting his focus on cleaning the shelf where milk cartons go, a chore hinted to be connected to his teenage job at a grocery store. Ripa teased, referring to a “sexist division of labors” that reflects their vintage-style home responsibilities.
Some laughs were shared as Ripa highlighted Consuelos’ typical chores, which often include taking out the garbage and shoveling snow, while joking that he’s turned into his father, commenting, “He fixes everything with toothpicks.” Amid the humor, Consuelos proudly declared he adores his leaf blower and enjoys power washing, enthusiastically mentioning his handyman skills.
Amid the ribbing, Ripa and Consuelos maintain a deep affection that complements their playful banter. As they navigate their busy lives, which involve fitness, family, and a touch of traditionalism in their household roles, they show that love and laughter are vital ingredients in a successful partnership.
As their weekdays come to a close, viewers can tune in to Live with Kelly and Mark for another dose of their wonderful chemistry and joyful interactions, which make them one of television’s most cherished couples.
