The Trump family takes care of themselves quite well.
Ivanka Trump, the daughter of President Donald Trump, is making waves again — this time with her commitment to fitness and healthy living.
At 44, the mother of three has embraced an active lifestyle that reflects the discipline and drive long admired by conservatives. Over the years, she has incorporated everything from resistance training to racquet sports and family jiu-jitsu sessions. But now, Ivanka is diving into a new passion: paddleboarding on the calm waters of her home state of Florida.
Recently photographed gliding across the water in a sleek black athletic dress and matching visor, Ivanka showed the same mix of elegance and strength that has made her a style icon for millions of American women.
Last year on Instagram, she shared a behind-the-scenes look at her gym routine. Ivanka revealed that after moving to Miami, she shifted away from cardio-focused workouts and embraced weightlifting and resistance training — a change she described as “transformative.”
She highlighted her focus on simple, time-tested movements like squats, deadlifts, pushes, pulls, and hinges — exercises that build long-term functional strength and support healthy aging.
Celebrity trainer Kollins Ezekh, who also paddleboards, told Fox News Digital that the sport is one of the most complete workouts you can get outdoors.
“When I’m out on the board, my whole body is working,” he said, noting the major engagement of the core, shoulders, and upper back. Each stroke of the paddle acts like a controlled lat pull, activating muscles many people rarely use.
He added that paddleboarding also challenges the lower body — especially the hips and glutes — which work constantly to maintain balance on shifting water.
Rachel Williamson, a physical therapist at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, explained why paddleboarding is particularly valuable as people get older.
“You’re not standing on solid ground, so your stabilizer muscles are constantly firing,” she said. “Activities that challenge balance are crucial for preventing falls later in life.”
Williamson also noted that paddleboarding is a form of “dual-tasking,” combining physical effort with mental focus — an important factor in keeping the brain sharp and maintaining cognitive health.
“If we don’t challenge our minds, we start to decline,” she warned.
Beyond the physical benefits, experts agree paddleboarding promotes mindfulness, reduces stress, and can decrease inflammation — factors linked to healthier aging and lower risk of chronic disease.
For beginners, Ezekh offers a simple tip: don’t try to power through with just your arms. “Bend your knees, tighten your core, and pull with your lats,” he advised. “That’s when the movement becomes smooth.”
He also encourages newcomers to start on calm waters and wear a life jacket — a practical reminder that staying active and staying safe go hand-in-hand.