{"id":4343,"date":"2025-09-29T19:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T19:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sawahsolutions.com\/aging\/fitness\/ryan-destinys-low-impact-secret-to-staying-fit-no-matter-how-busy-her-schedule-gets\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T19:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T19:32:28","slug":"ryan-destinys-low-impact-secret-to-staying-fit-no-matter-how-busy-her-schedule-gets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sawahsolutions.com\/aging\/fitness\/ryan-destinys-low-impact-secret-to-staying-fit-no-matter-how-busy-her-schedule-gets\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryan Destiny\u2019s Low-Impact Secret to Staying Fit No Matter How Busy Her Schedule Gets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At some point, many of us realize that fitness needs to take priority. For Ryan Destiny, that realization came in the form of a major movie role.<\/p>\n

The actor and singer, who you might know from her days in the girl group Love Dollhouse or her starring role in Star<\/em>, was about as far from a gym regular as you could get. \u201c[Going to the gym] was not my lifestyle,\u201d she tells Well+Good<\/em>.<\/p>\n

But when she landed the role of Olympic boxer Claressa Shields in The Fire Inside<\/em>, everything changed\u2014and we mean everything<\/em>. And we\u2019re not talking about just memorizing new lines or learning to throw a convincing punch on camera. Destiny had to completely transform her body, gaining muscle mass and strength, all while shifting her mindset to become someone who *actually* looks forward to working out.<\/p>\n

This whole lifestyle change, which Destiny says was huge for her mental health, has transformed her for the better. Now, she\u2019s found a sweet spot with workouts that fit into her busy schedule\u2014and she\u2019s sharing her secrets with us.<\/p>\n

These days, she\u2019s all about low-impact workouts<\/h2>\n

When Destiny was prepping for The Fire Inside<\/em>, her routine was anything but chill. She was training five times a week, alternating between boxing and weight training. In other words, she was basically living at the gym. After gaining muscle mass for the role, she wanted to get back to her regular size while still maintaining the strength she\u2019d worked so hard to build. Now she\u2019s found a more sustainable (and honestly, way more enjoyable) way to stay fit: low-impact workouts. Here’s what her fitness routine consists of these days.<\/p>\n

Walking is her fitness MVP<\/h3>\n

\u201cI think people don\u2019t realize how much walking is a really, really great workout,\u201d Destiny says. It\u2019s honestly the most underrated form of exercise, and for beginners, especially, it\u2019s a great way to get moving without the pressure of figuring out where to start, she adds.<\/p>\n

At first, she aimed for 10,000 steps a day, but that quickly felt unrealistic. \u201cI could do it sometimes, but every day, I just couldn\u2019t,\u201d she laughs. So, instead of counting steps, she commits to at least one hour of intentional (not the casual stroll) walking daily, at a solid pace and with focused movement. And when she\u2019s feeling extra motivated, she\u2019ll go for those ambitious step goals.<\/p>\n

Pilates brings the burn\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Pilates is a staple in Destiny\u2019s routine. She fits in a session once or twice a week, alternating between group and one-on-one classes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t let the slow pace of Pilates fool you. Destiny says the intensity sneaks up on you in the best way, and the burn is real<\/em>. Plus, Pilates may help with things like pain relief, improved balance, and even better sleep.1<\/sup> But balance is key. Too many Pilates sessions in one week can feel like too much, she explains, so she keeps it light, yet consistent.<\/p>\n

Her at-home setup keeps things simple<\/h3>\n

Consistency was one of Destiny\u2019s biggest challenges initially, so she created a home gym setup that eliminates every excuse. Her must-haves include a yoga mat, dumbbells (she switches between 5 and 10 pounds), and a jump rope\u2014which she especially loves for travel since it packs so easily.<\/p>\n

Oh, and she\u2019s totally loving her walking pad. A small investment? Sure. If you\u2019re feeling fancy, there are plenty of high-end options. But you don\u2019t have to splurge to get moving. And there are solid picks under $200 that’ll do the job. We like the DeerRun Walking Pad Treadmill ($150) or the UREVO Spacewalk E4W Walking Pad that’s currently on sale ($199). At the end of the day, find what works for you and whatever makes skipping a workout feel like the harder choice.<\/p>\n

Rest days are non-negotiable<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s something Destiny wishes she\u2019d known from the start: rest is just as important as the workout itself. \u201cI didn\u2019t realize how much rest I needed,\u201d she says, adding that when you start your fitness journey, you might think you just have to go, go, go.<\/p>\n