{"id":949425,"date":"2026-11-02T03:10:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/949425\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T03:10:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T03:10:16","slug":"how-frankie-bridge-builds-strength-with-three-30-minute-workouts-a-week-her-simple-but-effective-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/949425\/","title":{"rendered":"How Frankie Bridge builds strength with three 30-minute workouts a week \u2013 her simple but effective routine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Frankie Bridge<\/a> is no stranger to working out \u2013 the fashion entrepreneur, broadcaster and bestselling author has been sharing her enthusiasm for strength training<\/a> online for years and has learned a few lessons along the way. <\/p>\n

In fact, she says her current routine is the product of lessons she learned in the earlier years of her exercise journey. <\/p>\n

\u2018My advice to my younger self would be, stop trying to kill yourself in the gym,\u2019 Bridge told Women\u2019s Health at the launch of her new edit with athleisure brand 4th Arq<\/a>. \u2018I used to try and do an hour to an hour and a half, but now I know that I can do 30 minutes and it works just as well.\u2019 <\/p>\n

She continued: \u2018My aim is always to do three workouts a week. Anything over that is a bonus. And I just put my app on going to the gym and get it done for 30 minutes.\u2019 <\/p>\n

Frankie Bridge\u2019s weekly workout routine She works out in the morning <\/p>\n

\u2018If it doesn’t happen in the morning, it’s not happening,\u2019 Bridge told WH. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s a schedule that helps her fit her workouts into her busy routine; by working out in the morning, she can fit in her sessions between taking her two sons to school and getting on with some work. <\/p>\n

\u2018I have to put my gym into my schedule,\u2019 she added when asked how she finds time to fit exercise into her routine. \u2018At the end of every week I\u2019ll look at my schedule and see where I can fit it in. It doesn\u2019t mean I always do it, but for me, it means I\u2019m aware of when I can and I\u2019ll set my alarm for it.\u2019 <\/p>\n

Her sessions combine strength training and Pilates <\/p>\n

Bridge\u2019s training focuses on building strength and mobility \u2013 in fact, she says she \u2018hates\u2019 cardio. <\/p>\n

\u2018My workout that I do is always a combination of strength training and Pilates<\/a>,\u2019 she explained. \u2018And that\u2019s my favourite, because I feel like it\u2019s a good combo. That gets the best results for me.\u2019 <\/p>\n

Bryony Deery\u2019s Pilates workouts are a favourite <\/p>\n

If she hasn\u2019t got time to put together a full session, Bridge says Bryony Deery<\/a>\u2019s Pilates sessions \u2013 also known as Pilates by Bryony<\/a> \u2013 are her go-to. <\/p>\n

\u2018With Bryony Deery\u2019s Pilates you can do really short sessions up to 30 minutes or an hour, and you can add ankle weights and wrist weights,\u2019 she explained. \u2018I feel like that’s just a good, quick, easy workout.\u2019 <\/p>\n

She loves working out with friends <\/p>\n

While she can\u2019t always work out with a group, Bridge says her favourite workout partners have to be her friends. <\/p>\n

\u2018I love just working out with my mates,\u2019 she said. \u2018I love it when you get the giggles or when someone’s struggling and you’re all moaning and laughing and just having a chat. For me, it’s like quite a nice chance to work out and have a catch up when we\u2019re all busy.\u2019 <\/p>\n

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Lauren Geall is deputy site editor for Women\u2019s Health UK and Men\u2019s Health UK. She graduated from Exeter University with a BA in English Literature before studying an MA in Magazine Journalism at City, University London. She\u2019s been writing about health, fitness and wellbeing for over five years, with a total of seven years in digital journalism. Prior to her current role, she worked at Stylist as the acting health and fitness editor. As well as being a keen runner, Lauren is passionate about women\u2019s sport and can often be found cheering on Arsenal Women at the Emirates or keeping tabs on the Red Roses\u2019 latest win.\u00a0<\/p>\n