< PreviousI trained like Khloe Kardashian for a week, and here’s what happened. BY G B E M I G I WA Love or hate the Kardashians, you can’t help admit their huge inuence on pop culture’s body standards. While the morality behind their inuence is debatable, I will say this: they look good. Khloe has had the biggest battle with self-image and weight loss; we’ve (very publicly) watched her work hard over the years to achieve her ‘revenge’ body. As a wellness creator and aspiring #HotGirl I’m constantly trying new workouts and recipes to help me feel and look my best, so I decided to look into how Khloe did it. I started by binge-watching Kardashian content (yeah, super scientic stuff), stalking Khloe’s personal trainer @coachjoe.paris on IG, as well as reading Kourtney’s lifestyle website Poosh for a full run-down of Khloe-approved workouts. So, here’s what happened: DAY 1: Cardio & Abs Sorry Khloe, I did not wake up at 5:30am. I snoozed my alarm till 7:30am when I eventually got up, brushed my teeth, slapped water on my face, and went down to my building gym. SET 1 1-minute jumping rope 30-second plank *repeat 5 times | 30-second rest SET 2 30-second holding squat (back against the wall) 10 squat jumps *repeat 5 times | 30-second rest SET 3 10 push-ups 10 mountain climbers *repeat 5 times | 30-second rest ABS FINISHER 30-second dip side planks 20 crunches *repeat 5 times VERDICT: I’m quite physically ü t, so this workout wasn’t that challenging. I was able to get through the set in about 45 mins. To be honest, I got a bit bored as each set was repeated ü ve times. I’d have preferred a more dynamic routine. Calories Burned: 320 | Time: 45 Mins Difficulty Level: 6.5/10 | Enjoyability: 4/10 DAY 2: Box Strength I did it. I woke up at 5:30am but I couldn’t shake the feeling of grumpiness, so I decided to try Khloe’s pre-workout snack of a tablespoon of almond butter and a tablespoon of jam. It gives her a power boost in her morning workout, and it deffo worked for me. Once I got into the workout I actually started having fun. SET 1 30-second quick step-ups 30-second shadow boxing *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest SET 2 10 back lunges with bumbbells 10 split squats with dumbbells *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest SET 3 15 tricep dips 20-second push-ups with a hold *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest SET 4 30-second hip thrusts with dumbbells 30-second dumbbell single-leg hip thrusts *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest VERDICT: This one was super fun. You can make it more or less challenging by tweaking the weight of your dumbbells. Calories Burned: 375 | Time: 50 Mins Difficulty Level: 8/10 | Enjoyability: 8/10 DAY 3: Walk Khloe will often do Pilates or LISS Cardio once a week, so I decided to go for a 90-min walk along Kite Beach to enjoy the sunset. I enjoyed the fact that I didn’t have to get up at 5:30am and the soft breeze at the beach helped clear my head after a long day at work. Calories Burned: 249 | Time: 90 Mins Difficulty Level: 5/10 | Enjoyability: 8.5/10 DAY 4: HIIT I got up at 6am (not bad) and hyped myself up by listening to my favourite gym playlist. I was craving a good sweat session and this was exactly that. SET 1 30-second high knee jumps 30-second jumping jacks *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest SET 2 30-second push-ups 30-second shoulder tap plank *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest SET 3 30-second alternate lunges 30-second squats *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest SET 4 30-second side planks (on each side) 30 seconds of alternated bicycle crunches *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest VERDICT: This was the most challenging workout so far. It was time-based so it allowed me to push hard and compete against the timer to get as many reps in as I could. As a new member of The Early Risers Club, I was super proud that I had already got my workout in by 7am, and this gave me an endorphin boost that helped me stay productive all day. Calories Burned: 405 | Time: 45 Mins Difficulty Level: 8.5/10 | Enjoyability: 8/10 DAY 5: Full-Body Strength I decided to go all out with a full-body strength workout straight from Khloe’s Instagram. SET 1 10 weighted squats 10 deadlifts 10 kneeling lat pull downs 10 seated shoulder press 1 min of jump roping 30 seconds of hanging abs *repeat 4 times SET 2 10 single-arm snatches 10 front weighted squats 10 back rows 15 kettlebell tricep pushes 20 weighted Russian twists *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest SET 3 10 weighted burpees 10 mountain climbers *repeat 4 times | 30-second rest VERDICT: I really felt the burn with this workout and I liked how dynamic the movements were. Go Khloe! Calories Burned: 420 | Time: 60 Mins Difficulty Level: 8.5/10 | Enjoyability: 8.2/10 Final Thoughts I have some new found respect for this reality star. Her workout routine is very well-rounded and I feel like I worked every part of my body. I enjoyed most of the workouts but if I had to pick one to add to my routine it would be day two, because it was challenging but also accessible to do at home. Khloe has gotten amazing results through her workouts but it’s important to note that she follows up with a strict diet to achieve her goals and fuel her body. I wouldn’t say I saw a difference in my physique but I felt the benefits of being an early riser, and I hope I stick to it! 40 BeautyF A SHION *inserts Britney CD into boom box* Welcome to peak Y2K, It’s Nice Here BY M E G A N U Y, SA M I R O B E R T S , A N D A N D R E A Z E N DE JAS PHOT OG R APH BY JE FFR EY WE STB R OOK Top by Area. Jeans by Agolde. Ring by Swarovski. PROP S T YLIS T: MIAK O KA TOH . 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