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President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump is in the water for a workout.
The 44-year-old mother of three is open about her active lifestyle, which includes resistance training, racquet sports and Jiu-Jitsu lessons. for the whole familyreported Fox News Digital.
Recently, President Trump has been spotted paddle boarding inside her. home state of florida. She was photographed on the water on Nov. 15 wearing a black athletic minidress with a matching visor and sunglasses.
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President Trump shared a video of her in an Instagram post last year. exercise habits She uses a variety of gym equipment, and the caption states that she mainly focused on cardio, yoga, and Pilates.
“Since moving to Miami, I’ve shifted my focus to weightlifting and strength training, and it’s been transformative in helping me build muscle and change my body composition in ways I never imagined,” she wrote.
Ivanka Trump rides a paddleboard in Surfside, Florida on November 15, 2025. (MEGA/GC image)
“I believe in an approach to strength training built on basic, proven, simple movements such as squats, deadlifts, hinges, and pushes and pulls. These are the foundation of my training and I emphasize the following:” functional strength For a lifetime. ”
Collins Ezek, a Los Angeles-based celebrity personal trainer who also practices paddleboarding, spoke to Fox News Digital about the health benefits of the activity.
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“When you stand on the board, you feel your whole body moving, but the first thing that lights up is your core and lats,” he said. “Every time you pull the paddle in the water, you’re basically doing a controlled lat pull, and your shoulders and upper back will always feel it the next day.”
This activity also works your lower body. “The legs do a lot of work silently. Especially when there are small ripples on the water, the glutes and lower back are constantly working to maintain balance,” Ezek said.
According to experts, paddleboarding requires a huge amount of muscle strength. (MEGA/GC image)
Rachel Williamson, a physical therapist at UC Health Medical Center in the Rockies and a frequent paddleboarder, added that the activity can also help improve your sense of balance. decline with age.
“You have to use all your stabilizer muscles, which you don’t use a lot in everyday life,” she said. “You’re not on solid ground. It’s unpredictable.”
She also said, “Looking to the future, we must continue to engage in activities that challenge balance as a way to prevent falls.”
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Ezek agreed, noting that the body is constantly making “small tweaks” that improve balance and coordination.
“And because you have to stand tall and keep your chest open when paddling, people naturally find themselves standing up straight after a few sessions,” he told FOX News Digital.
Experts say dual-tasking, which uses both mental and physical strength, is great for developing brain health and critical thinking. (St. Petersburg)
Paddle boarding is a type of “dual task” that uses mental and physical strength at the same time. brain health and critical thinking skills, Williamson pointed out.
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“If we don’t challenge the brain, we’ll start to regress,” she says. “That’s why doing crosswords helps keep your brain sharp. When you stop trying, cognitive impairment begins to appear. We need to keep challenging ourselves.” body and brain For future preventive care. ”
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Experts say paddleboarding can also promote mindfulness and relaxation. Over time, this becomes stress reduction Reduces inflammation that causes chronic diseases.
For those trying paddleboarding for the first time, Ezek said it’s important not to try to “do everything” with your arms.
Water sports support coordination because you have to paddle on both sides of the board to move forward, frequently changing hand positions and shifting your weight between your feet. (St. Petersburg)
“The first time I went there, I made that mistake and my lower back let me know,” he said. “Once you learn to bend your knees, tighten your core, and pull with your lats, it becomes much smoother.”
“It’s wise, especially for people who are nervous, to start in calm waters and wear a life jacket,” he added.
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People who go paddle boarding twice a week will start to notice a stronger core and improved posture and balance.
“Even once a week can be effective if you’re consistent,” Ezek says. “I’ve seen clients make great progress without going overboard.”
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This activity is suitable for all ages and fitness levelhe pointed out.
“I’ve seen kids, seniors, complete beginners, and everyone seems to be finding their rhythm on the board,” Ezek said. “It can be relaxing or it can be a full-on workout. We’ve got you covered no matter where you are.”
FOX News Digital has reached out to Ivanka Trump’s representatives for comment.
