Chalene Johnson is one of America’s most well-known fitness mavens. She is the creator of the popular workout series Turbo Jam. Johnson is still sharing fitness tips on Instagram. A few weeks ago, she posted a video of herself lifting weights. Johnson captioned it, “Comment ‘Workout’ and I’ll share my playlist that includes my favorite gym and home routines.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Chalene Johnson stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.
In her Instagram post’s caption, Johnson encouraged people to try new workouts. “Remember, we all feel a little insecure when we are in an unfamiliar situation. The only only way to get over that is by getting more experience. Nothing makes you look, feel and operate with with more energy and confidence than muscle – so don’t let some silly insecurities, rob you of your right to build a stronger body!“
Johnson likes to walk to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself walking. Johnson captioned it, “Did you know for every 2,000 steps, your risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death decreases by 10%? Did you know Zone 2 Cardio is one of the absolute best ways to restore your energy? Yassss!“
Johnson makes sure that her entire body gets a workout. Naturally, this means she doesn’t skip leg day. She shared some of her favorite lower body workouts in this Instagram video. Johnson is seen doing squats, lunges, and hip thrusts in the video. She captioned it, “Need help with this? Comment VIDEO then check your DM’s. How many days per week do you devote to exclusively doing strength training for your lower body?”
Johnson shared her favorite upper body workouts in this Instagram video. In it, she is seen using dumbbells in different ways. She captioned it, “Comment ‘ARMS’ and I’ll send you a link to do my go-to arm workout with me on Sunday, May 26th @ 7AM PST / 10AM EST. I’m going to break down my top 4 arm exercises for women over 40! (Be sure to click the Notify Me button to get a push reminder when it goes live!) Spot reduction is a MYTH! If you want better arms and shape, you have to build a foundation of muscle. These exercises will transform your upper body. Get your dumbbells ready and let’s do this workout together!”
As you can see from her Instagram videos, Johnson likes to use weights to keep herself fit. Hawaii Pacific Health states that using weights can be very beneficial. “Weight-bearing exercises help build muscles that support and protect your joints, increase overall balance, and even improve your reaction time, all of which can help prevent potential injuries.”