Thanksgiving feasting without waistline sacrifice: Brooke Burke's tips

It's puzzling to Brooke Burke why individuals delay beginning their health and fitness objectives until the new year.

During an interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, the fitness expert shared that sticking to a workout routine during the holiday season can help reduce "stress levels" amidst the busy season.

"While many people find holidays to be a chaotic and stressful time, I view it as a celebration and the end of the year. However, I believe that workouts and fitness can significantly reduce stress levels, which is often overlooked."

Working out on vacation can help you balance chaos, reduce stress, and increase energy levels. With more invitations, appetizers, and spirits, there's more decadence to enjoy.

During the holiday season, she advised people to prioritize cardio exercise to set themselves up for success in the new year.

WATCH: Brooke Burke's tip to feast at Thanksgiving without sacrificing your waistline

Burke believes that people should start developing strength, new rituals, and making new commitments from Thanksgiving to December, rather than waiting for New Year's and New Year's resolutions to begin again.

"I often chuckle at individuals who eagerly anticipate January 1st to break old habits and start anew, yet struggle to commit to a new digital program, add an extra class, go for a digestion walk, prioritize mobility, or practice yoga to truly comprehend the inner workings of their own body."

The ideal time to do it is now, as holidays signify vacations, more family time, and more opportunities to spend time with friends. There are numerous activities you can engage in with partners, children, families, and in-laws. It's enjoyable to exercise together, she concluded.

Burke, a fitness personality, adheres to a strict routine daily.

She begins her day with a cup of coffee after drinking a "blended lemon water" that contains the whole lemon. Due to Burke's extended fasting window, she doesn't consume her first meal until the 16th hour.

Brooke Burke's daily routine involves cold plunges, saunas, and a 16-hour fast.

"I'm attempting to fast for 16 to 18 hours daily, primarily for recovery, not just for weight loss or vanity. This practice is beneficial for cellular repair and provides an excellent chance to heal the body," she stated.

Burke ultimately breaks her fast with a smoothie and does a morning workout.

"When I can, I do my meetings, I do my zooms, and I do my grocery shopping in the afternoon to get ready for family dinner. We have six kids at home right now, so it's madness in our house," Burke said. "I love that. I always wanted that. We try to have family dinners when life and sports allow, but you know, my typical day is workouts, mindful meals."

Burke and her ex-husband, David Charvet, have a daughter named Rain and a son named Shaya. She also has two daughters, Neriah and Sierra, with her first husband, Garth Fisher. Burke's fiancé, Scott Rigsby, has two kids of his own.

The Burke-Rigsby family currently reside in Arizona.

Burke told Planet Chronicle Digital she loves her life in Arizona.

Scott and I and the kids cherish desert sunsets as they symbolize family time for us. Our parents are present during these moments, which provide us with much-needed relaxation and rejuvenation.

Burke and Rigsby have added infrared sauna sessions and cold plunges to their health and wellness routine, in addition to R&R.

He has finally become a biohacker. He spends 20 minutes in the sauna and then goes into the cold plunge for three to five minutes. This daily routine has greatly improved his inflammation and metabolism, giving him a sense of self and accomplishment.

"I do all kinds of weird things, you know that." — Brooke Burke

"You know that I do all kinds of weird things," Burke concluded.

Despite finding the cold plunge a "terrible" experience, she is able to endure it by imagining Joe Rogan's voice in her head.

WATCH: Brooke Burke details her first cold plunge experience

"Joe Rogan's words resonate with me. He says, 'It's just three minutes of your day. Just do it. Just period. Do it.' Sometimes, I hear his voice and think, 'I don't want to cold plunge. It's too cold.' But I push myself to do it because I know the benefits are numerous and great."