Brooke Burke Says ‘Bite-Sized’ Burns Are How She Stays Fit

The past two years have been transformative for actress and fitness expert Brooke Burke. After 12 years together, the 49-year-old filed for divorce from husband David Charvet in 2018—and began a journey of self-discovery. "We are so committed to finding fulfillment through falling in love, marriage, and raising a family," says Brooke, "but learning how to fall in love with yourself is very important too."

That's why the mother of four, cancer survivor, and founder of the fitness app Brooke Burke Body is focused on carving out time for herself—and using techniques like breathwork and meditation to dig deeper. "I like guided meditation," she says. She's also curated a number of Spotify playlists (with names like "Serenity" and "Meditation Affirmations") for when she wants to zen out. "Some are instrumental; some have words. Music inspires my thought process."

All this is to say that for Brooke, wellness isn't just physical—it's mental too. But when she does want to work up a sweat, she's figured out a fitness routine that's clearly working for her. Chief amongst her exercise mantras? Embrace the bite-size burn. "I've learned how to work out more efficiently at this stage of my life. I spend less time exercising because I do compound moves using multiple body parts—like squat presses or down dogs into planks into pushups. I can do a total-body workout in 15 minutes, head to toe."

Read on for 5 more ways Brooke Burke keeps her fitness routine fun and effective.