Optimize with Jacqueline

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My goal is to be a thriving, agile 90-year-old woman living her best life. That means my workouts are designed for longevity—not a “get shredded fast” plan or a crash program to look good for a bikini. This is a workout routine I can sustain for the rest of my life, and I truly enjoy it.

I don’t take “rest days,” because movement is medicine for me. Every day I walk at least 2 miles (about 45 minutes). If the weather doesn’t cooperate—which is rare in sunny Southern California—I’ll swap it for a Peloton ride.

My weekly flow looks like this:

• Monday–Friday: 45-minute workouts alternating between upper-body and lower-body lifts. If I finish my sets early, I top it off with yoga or stretching.
• Saturday–Sunday: A 45-minute Peloton spin class or 45 minutes of yoga.
• Every day: A walk (or bike if needed).

Cardio isn’t just about endurance for me—it’s therapy. Anytime stress spikes my cortisol, I hop on the bike to flush out that fight-or-flight energy. Yoga is my stretching ritual, and I live by the saying, “You’re only as young as your back.”

I keep my workouts fresh by working with @Faith_FueledFitness, who changes things up every 4–6 weeks so I never get bored. When I can, I mix in mountain biking, swimming, snowboarding, or jogging while traveling. The key is choosing activities I love—because that’s what keeps me consistent.

Right now, we’re painting the house, so I’m skipping dedicated shoulder work (they’re already getting hit hard with a roller). Life shifts, and I let my workouts flow with it.

Most importantly: I lift because I love feeling strong. I train every weekday morning before work—my first burst of energy goes to myself, before anyone else. Yes, it’s fasted, and no, I don’t overthink it. Mornings are my sacred time.

So my advice? Just keep moving. Find the activities that light you up. Build discipline around them. And let’s stay spunky together—all the way to 90 and beyond.

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My Weekly Workout Chart

Day	Workout Plan	Movement Notes
Monday	Upper Body Lifting (45 min) + 2-mile walk	Add yoga if finished early
Tuesday	Lower Body Lifting (45 min) + 2-mile walk	Focus on legs/glutes
Wednesday	Upper Body Lifting (45 min) + 2-mile walk	Shoulders skipped while painting house
Thursday	Lower Body Lifting (45 min) + 2-mile walk	End with stretching if time left
Friday	Upper Body Lifting (45 min) + 2-mile walk	Stress release ride if needed
Saturday	Peloton Class (45 min) or Yoga (45 min)	Fun day—movement as therapy
Sunday	Peloton Class (45 min) or Yoga (45 min)	Reset for the week