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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Today's Dylan Dreyer Puts Toned Abs on Display in New Fitness Photo: 'Looking Fabulous'
'Today's Dylan Dreyer Puts Toned Abs on Display in New Fitness Photo: 'Looking Fabulous' originally appeared on Parade. doesn't mess around when it comes to her fitness, and her toned physiqué is proof of her dedication. The beloved Today meteorologist took to Instagram to share her workout routine with followers, giving a glimpse at her sculpted abs. 🎬 🎬 Donning a black sports bra and matching leggings, the 43-year-old flashed the camera a smile, posing with her trainer, Hilary Hoffman of the Soto Method, in a mirror shot. "5 kids between the 2 of us!!" she emphasized in the caption, doubling down on how committed the two moms are to health and wellness, before singing Hoffman's praises. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dylan Dreyer (@dylandreyernbc) "I know I rave about @sotomethod all the time, but I'm so thankful to @hoffhil for creating this workout class that so easily fits into the busiest of schedules. I usually do the class on line but today she kicked my butt in person! There's a link in my bio for a free trial if you're up for something new! You won't be disappointed…she's the absolute best!!" she continued. Fans wasted no time jumping in to compliment her on her figure, with one stating, "And there's no arguing the efficacy. Looking fabulous 💞." "🔥🔥🔥you girls look amazing," another chimed in, while someone else said that they were inspired to get in shape because of Dreyer, writing, "I started the program because of you! My daughters and I love it!" Dreyer continues to prioritize her workout routine even during the summer months, squeezing it in between beach outings with her "summer squad," consisting of her three boys, Calvin, Oliver and Russell, and former Today co-star Hoda Kotb's daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dylan Dreyer (@dylandreyernbc) Dreyer shares her sons with husband Brian Fichera.'Today's Dylan Dreyer Puts Toned Abs on Display in New Fitness Photo: 'Looking Fabulous' first appeared on Parade on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Working out too hard can backfire. A personal trainer shares 4 red flags and 4 green flags to optimize your routine.
Finding the right balance for your workout intensity can help you make more progress in less time. There are signs a workout is needlessly hard, such as excessive exhaustion or a certain kind of pain. A good workout should help you feel the burn in the right muscles and feel energizing. If you ask the personal trainer Hilary Hoffman her top tip for gym-goers, it's simple: Stop working yourself to total exhaustion. Hoffman came to this realization while she was working a high-pressure job as a financial analyst in the mid-2010s, often having just five minutes a day for exercise. She became fixated on designing an exercise regime that was intense without exhausting her or making it hard to keep up with her demanding career. It turns out, the ideal workout is similar to the perfect job: tough enough to spark growth and reward big ambitions, but supportive enough to overcome the challenges. "You've got to work hard, but if you're working hard at something that has no upward trajectory, that's not on you in terms of your ability to succeed — it's really on your environment," Hoffman, the founder of the fitness program SotoMethod, told Business Insider. You can make more gains by working out just hard enough that you feel the burn without burning out, Hoffman said. "I'm going to tell you to push through a challenge, push through a burn," she said. "If you feel pain or if you feel discomfort, those are your signs to stop. But you've got to determine what resistance looks like versus pain." Here are some ways to tell if a hard workout is doing more harm than good — and how it should feel when you're doing it right. A common gym mistake is thinking you need to be exhausted to get a good workout, but fatigue and soreness don't necessarily mean you'll get results. Warning signs that you're overtraining or pushing too hard include: You feel pain or discomfort in your joints or areas that aren't supposed to be working, such as back pain during a core workout. You're completely drained after working out. You dread working out, are consistently tempted to skip a scheduled workout, or often consider cutting it short. Working out feels overwhelming; you struggle to maintain your exercise schedule over time. The most effective workout strategy is to find exercise you can do consistently over the long term so you can keep making progress. If something isn't working, check in to make sure you're keeping good form, consider easing up on the intensity, or shorten the workout, Hoffman said. "The strongest thing you can do when you feel pain is to stop because you're just protecting your body so that you can come back tomorrow and do this again to build more strength," she said. Exhausting your muscles can prompt them to build back bigger and stronger, but only if you're able to recover from exercise and avoid hurting yourself in the process. Look for signs that your hard work is putting the right kind of stress on your body so it can adapt to become stronger and more resilient: You feel the burn in the muscles you're supposed to be working, such as glutes and hamstrings for a leg workout. Your workouts leave you feeling accomplished and invigorated more often than not. You generally look forward to your workouts or enjoy them once you get started (even if you don't always feel like doing them). Exercise starts to feel like a habit that fits naturally into your schedule. Adjust the length of your workouts, the intensity, and the exercises you choose to match your goals, Hoffman said. "Define the finish line before you start so you can really scale your energy to make sure that you cross that finish line with that perfect balance of fully exhausted muscle without pain," she said. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
02-05-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Working out too hard can backfire. A personal trainer shares 4 red flags and 4 green flags to optimize your routine.
If you ask personal trainer Hilary Hoffman her top tip for gym-goers, it's simple: stop working yourself to total exhaustion. Hoffman came to this realization while she was working a high-pressure job as a financial analyst in the mid-2010s, often having just five minutes a day for exercise. She became fixated on designing an exercise regime that was intense without exhausting her or making it hard to keep up with her demanding career. It turns out, the ideal workout is similar to the perfect job; tough enough to spark growth and reward big ambitions, but supportive enough to overcome the challenges. "You've got to work hard, but if you're working hard at something that has no upward trajectory, that's not on you in terms of your ability to succeed, it's really on your environment," Hoffman, founder of the fitness program SotoMethod, told Business Insider. You can make more gains by working out just hard enough that you feel the burn without burning out, Hoffman said. "I'm going to tell you to push through a challenge, push through a burn," she said. "If you feel pain or if you feel discomfort, those are your signs to stop. But you've got to determine what resistance looks like versus pain." Here are some ways to tell if a hard workout is doing more harm than good — and how it should feel when you're doing it right. A common gym mistake is thinking you need to be exhausted to get a good workout, but fatigue and soreness don't necessarily mean you'll get results. Warning signs that you're overtraining or pushing too hard include: You feel pain or discomfort in your joints or areas that aren't supposed to be working, like back pain during a core workout. You're completely drained after working out. You dread working out, are consistently tempted to skip a scheduled workout, or often consider cutting it short. Working out feels overwhelming; you struggle to maintain your exercise schedule over time. The most effective workout strategy is to find exercise you can do consistently over the long-term so you can keep making progress. If something isn't working, check in to make sure you're keeping good form, consider easing up on the intensity, or shorten the workout, according to Hoffman. "The strongest thing you can do when you feel pain is to stop because you're just protecting your body so that you can come back tomorrow and do this again to build more strength," she said. Green flags: building a habit and connecting with your muscles Exhausting your muscles can prompt them to build back bigger and stronger, but only if you're able to recover from exercise and avoid hurting yourself in the process. Look for signs that your hard work is putting the right kind of stress on your body so it can adapt to become stronger and more resilient: You feel the burn in the muscles you're supposed to be working, like glutes and hamstrings for a leg workout. Your workouts leave you feeling accomplished and invigorated more often than not. You generally look forward to your workouts or enjoy them once you get started (even if you don't always feel like doing them). Exercise starts to feel like a habit that fits naturally into your schedule. Adjust the length of your workouts, the intensity, and the exercises you choose to match your goals, Hoffman said. "Define the finish line before you start so you can really scale your energy to make sure that you cross that finish line with that perfect balance of fully exhausted muscle without pain," she said.
Business Insider
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
A Wall Street analyst turned personal trainer uses 3 strategies to get a great workout in as little as 5 minutes
Hilary Hoffman was in her second year as a financial analyst for Goldman Sachs when she read that being sedentary was the new smoking, and the running joke on the trading floor was hashtag RIP. "We're going first. All we do is sit," Hoffman told Business Insider. "Your value's only derived at your desk." Dark humor aside, she wasn't ready to compromise on her health and longevity for the sake of her career. She decided to create her own workout that fit into her busy schedule. The SotoMethod stands for "60 on, 10 on," a pattern of holding an exercise for 60 seconds, then working through a series of 10 movements. Even if she only had five minutes to spare after a long day at the office, Hoffman said the workouts were challenging enough to get her in shape, but not so hard that she felt exhausted after. Before long, Hoffman noticed she wasn't the only who needed a quick fitness fix. She began teaching weekend classes in her yard that grew from three people to more than she could fit. From there, she built the business from a side hustle all the way up to opening her own NYC studio. Whether you're working a Wall Street schedule or just trying to save time in the gym, Hoffman said a few simple tips can help you get the most out of a short workout. Find a focus point The first step to more efficient workouts is to have a clear aim. You can't realistically do everything at once, Hoffman learned in the finance world, so having your priorities straight is key. "When your job is that demanding from a time perspective, you really need to know what's important," she said. For instance, to build muscle, you'll want to include resistance training, increasing the challenge over time so your body adapts, while a combination of cardio and strength training may help boost longevity. Start with 5 minutes a day You can train your willpower like any other muscle, according to Hoffman. Just like you wouldn't learn to deadlift by starting at 300 pounds, the best place to begin a fitness routine is setting a time commitment you can manage. As little as five minute a day helps to form a habit and starts the process of challenging your body to build muscle and get stronger. Hoffman said her own workout plan on a busy schedule can hit all the fitness essentials is just over an hour per week: two 30-minute cardio sessions and two resistance training sessions of five minutes each, one for arms and one for core. From there, you can add more. The SotoMethod uses simple blocks of exercise that can add up, so Hoffman said she often starts with a short workout and ends up surprising herself by getting more done. "There are times I said I could only do five minutes, but I ended on a 30-minute workout because I kept stacking blocks on top of each other to build up," she said. Save time with isometrics Hoffman uses a simple workout technique to increase muscle tension for better gains, without needing lots of time on many sets or reps. An isometric exercise involves holding a static position that keeps your muscles working, like a plank or a low squat. Firing up your muscles while staying in place is low-impact on your joints, making it easier to recover and prevent injury. Hoffman's strategy is to work isometrics into a class during transition periods when she's explaining the next movement, so you can continue working even as you're getting ready for the next exercise. The end result is making the most of every second during a workout. It's also a safe way to bring the muscles close to failure, which research suggests can help maximize strength and muscle gains. "That's how you really build new muscle and build endurance," Hoffman said.
