Jaclyn Cordeiro in Two-Piece Workout Gear Celebrates Birthday with Inspiring Message

She Doesn't Quit On Herself

Corey is a big believer in showing up for herself when it comes to fitness. She captioned the Instagram post, “Every time you quit on yourself, you’re reinforcing the belief that *you’re not worth the effort.* And that belief is what keeps you stuck. The key to real progress isn’t some magic motivation. It’s building trust with yourself by keeping the small promises you make every day. Show up, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.”

She Runs On The Treadmill

In her Instagram video, Corey is seen on the treadmill. According to Healthy Talbot, doing this has a lot of benefits. “Jogging or running on a treadmill helps to lose weight as well as burn fat quickly and effectively. Yet it’s easier on your knees and joints than outdoor running. This is the most popular advantage of working out on a treadmill workouts. Besides, these workouts burn calories at a faster rate than other aerobic exercises. To burn calories even faster, you just need to run longer and faster on the machine.”

She Takes Breaks

While Corey is consistent with her fitness, she also makes sure to take breaks to recover. Corye talked about this in the caption of this Instagram video. “Did you know...Running less *can* actually make you a better runner‼️Back when I first started, I thought more miles were the only way to get better. But after years of overtraining, burnout, and injuries, I’ve learned that strength training and smarter running made all the difference: 💪 Faster recovery 🚀 My endurance and speed improved 🛡️ Stay injury-free 🏅This EXACT approach helped me qualify for the Boston Marathon Now, I’m training for my 15th marathon—(my first in 8 years)—and I’ve never felt stronger. If you’re just starting your running journey (or trying to fall back in love with it), you don’t have to do it the hard way like I did.”

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She Cooks Healthy Meals

Corey makes sure to eat a healthy diet. She makes a lot of her own meals. Corey shared this video on Instagram of herself making a burrito. She captioned it, “THE BEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS 🌮As a Dietitian, I fully believe healthy eating doesn't have to be boring ✋ I love burritos as they are SO easily customizable for your own preferences and macronutrient needs. INGREDIENTS: (per 1 Burrito): 1 Mission Sun Dried Tomato Wrap (you can use whole wheat or low carb). 3 serv Egg Beaters (or you can sub whole eggs 🍳). 1/2 Chicken Sausage Link. 1/4 cup roma tomato, diced. 1/4 green bell pepper, diced. 1/8 red onion, diced. 14 grams servings lite Mexican cheese. 4 Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs (optional but adds a nice texture). Creamy Sirracha sauce (optional). DIRECTIONS: •Add sweet potato puffs to air fryer (9 mins, 400 F) •chop tomato, peppers, onion, and sausage •cook veggies and sausage in a pan •add eggs to pan and cook until done •wrap everything in your burrito + cheese, and the sweet potato puffs then add to the air fryer to crisp for 3 mins! Then it's ready to eat and enjoy. I like to dip mine in some creamy sriracha.”

She Does Leg Workouts

Corey doesn’t skip leg day. In this Instagram video, she is seen doing workouts like lunges and abductors. Corey captioned the post, “Who’s ready to build their booty shelf? 🍑✨ Weak glutes? 🚨 They’re not just a missed gym goal—they can lead to: 👉 Poor posture 🪑 👉 Back pain 😖 👉 Knee strain 🦵 👉 Hip instability 😬 But when you focus on building strong glutes, the benefits are huge! As a runner, strong glutes mean: 🏃♀️ Better stride power (hello, faster splits!) ⛰️ Climbing hills with ease (no more burning quads) 🛡️ Reduced risk of injuries like IT band syndrome and shin splints 🔄 Better running efficiency for endurance. For the average gym-goer? Strong glutes = improved balance, stronger lifts, and greater mobility. Whether you’re squatting, lunging, or just living life, your glutes are the MVP of lower-body strength and stability. I’m on my journey to stronger cheeks this year so if you’re ready to grow buns of steel and take your workouts to the next level, make sure to follow & let’s build that booty shelf together 🤝”

Here Are The Details

How many reps should you do? “Get it in! 10-15reps per exercise,” Jenkins instructs. “10-15reps or 30-45secs of each move.” She recommends doing a total of two to three sets. In the Instagram clips she demonstrates each exercise, so follow along!

Here Are The Exercises

1. Side Plank + Oblique Crunch

2. Side Lunge + Cross Body Kick

3. Warrior 3 Balance + Leg Reach 10x + Hold 30secs

4. Push-Up + Ankle Tap

5. Reverse Lunge + Rotation

6. Mountain Climbers

7. Squat Jump + Cross Touch (Low Impact remove jump)

8. Plie Squat on Toes

9. High Knees

10. Abs/Obliques Cross Body Toe Touch

Learn To Love Exercise

And, change your attitude! “Lastly, don’t look at exercise and diet as something to dread,” says Jenkins. “Healthy living and moving your body are a way of life and don’t happen overnight. Most importantly, don’t forget a positive attitude. It will set you up for long-term success.”

Hydration

Hydration is also key. “It would be best if you started well-hydrated before you even get moving. Signs like dark urine color will tell you that you need to up your fluid intake before hitting the gym. During a workout, we activate our sweat glands to help cool down the body, which depletes our internal water levels. Dehydration occurs when fluid losses exceed fluid consumed through both foods and drinks. It can impact everything from athletic performance and muscle recovery to mood, alertness, concentration and short-term memory,” she told Abbott.

Diet

If you want to get in shape, you will have to modify your diet as well. “Whether you’re looking to burn fat or strengthen your muscles, you must pay attention to your meal plan just as much as your workout plan,” Jenkins told Abbott. “In general, most people don’t understand how many calories they eat in a day or how many calories they should be eating. If you are trying to burn body fat or slim down, you need to have a calorie negative at the end of the day.” The first step is understanding “what you are eating and how many calories are in your chosen foods,” she claims. “There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat. If you have a calorie negative of -500 a day, you can achieve a calorie negative of -3500 in a week (7 days) to help you burn off 1 pound of fat. It takes time to learn about the food you put in your body, but it’s necessary, and that knowledge you gain will remain with you for a lifetime. Also, take time to meal prep. Spending an hour at the beginning of your week planning meals will save time and calories.”