Kaley Cuoco's Workout Routine Is No Joke—Here's How She Stays in Shape

Kaley Cuoco has been a TV staple for years, starring in hit shows like 8 Simple Rules, Charmed, and The Big Bang Theory. More recently, she earned an Emmy nomination for The Flight Attendant. Beyond her acting chops, Cuoco is known for her strong, toned physique—something she credits to a dedicated workout routine. In a recent Instagram post, she showcased her fit frame in a sleek black dress, leaving fans wondering: How does she stay in such amazing shape? From intense training sessions to mindful eating, here are seven ways Cuoco keeps herself looking and feeling her best.

Cuoco shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with Shape Magazine. She says that yoga is one of her favorite exercises. "Doing yoga five times a week has transformed my body," she says. "I love being toned and having muscle; it's so sexy and beautiful." John Hopkins Medicine states that yoga has a lot of benefits. "Yoga is as good as basic stretching for easing pain and improving mobility in people with lower back pain. The American College of Physicians recommends yoga as a first-line treatment for chronic low back pain."

Cuoco works with trainer, Ryan Sorensen to stay healthy. Sorensen broke down the workouts he does with her with Shape Magazine. "We have really ramped up her training," he said. "Basically, she takes one day off a week and trains six days a week. My job is to always be in communication with her, keep her motivated with result-driven targets, and always listen to her body to make sure we are doing what her body can handle at any given point."

Sorensen tells Shape Magazine that Cuoco likes to do a variety of things to stay in shape. "Her training regimen consisted of high-intensity circuit full-body training, like cardio, strength training, and lots of core twice a week," he says. "Hot yoga once a week, and a couple of days a week she would ride (cycling), which is a beast of a workout."

Sorensen tells Shape Magazine that he has Cuoco do a lot of stair workouts. "We do different movements, like skip a stair, every stair, lateral stair climb, [and] plyo movements five to six times, then we hike back. All in all, it's about an hour workout." ACEFitness.org states that stair workouts have a lot of benefits. "Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — including high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels — that increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, per Mayo Clinic. It's important for your overall health to reduce your risk. Some data suggest that using stairs in your everyday life, such as by walking up a flight or two instead of taking the elevator, is a burst of intense exercise that may stave off metabolic disease."

One thing Cuoco does to stay in shape is run on a treadmill. She did a lot of these workouts after having her daughter. "Putting that incline up is so good for your muscles, and for your circulation," Cuoco tells TODAY.com. "I'll also walk backward, which is amazing for your butt and legs. It pretty much works everything." HealthyTalbot.org states that using a treadmill has a lot of benefits. "Treadmill working is an aerobic/ cardio exercise. Studies demonstrate that aerobic exercise can minimize the risk of heart diseases. Moreover, they can strengthen your heart muscles. This helps to lower blood pressure and allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently. Most doctors recommend aerobic exercise to people suffering from cardiovascular diseases."df44d9eab23ea271ddde7545ae2c09ec

Cuoco talked about her diet in her interview with Shape. She says that she makes sure to eat healthy, but doesn't want to completely cut things out. For this reason, Cuoco says that she has scheduled cheat days. "I know when I'm being good all week long that come Sunday, I'm going to lie by the pool, have a drink, and eat some pizza. Then I wake up on Monday morning and I'm all ready to start the week again. I'm just going to be in a bad mood all the time if there's no light at the end of the tunnel."

Cuoco makes sure to stay motivated to workout. She shared how she stays motivated to TODAY.com. "I remind myself that it's just an hour of my day, and like eating, it's important for my body and my heart," Cuoco explains. "And you never leave a workout and go, 'I wish I didn't do that.' Even if it wasn't the workout you envisioned, even if it it was a little bit more low-key. Getting a good sweat sets the whole tone for the day."