Lindsay Arnold is sharing how her younger sister, Rylee Arnold, is staying in peak condition as she prepares for the season 35 semifinals of Dancing With the Stars.
“My baby sister’s snatched physique is going viral right now, well deserved, and I’m here to give you all the secrets,” Lindsay, 32, a former DWTS professional, said in a TikTok video posted Thursday, November 12.
Lindsay, a certified personal trainer, said she created Rylee’s workout routine more than a year ago, with an emphasis on maintaining a more consistent exercise schedule.
The founder of The Movement Club fitness app explained that Rylee, 21, asked her to develop a program that would help her maintain her stamina during the off-season and feel as though “she never stepped away” from the ballroom. Rylee and her season 35 dance partner, Connor Wood, are preparing to enter week 10 of the competition as they move closer to the season finale.
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Rylee also asked about “increasing her muscle tone and muscle definition,” which Lindsay took into account while tailoring her program.
“As an oldest sister, when a baby sister comes to you and wants help or wants your advice on something, it’s the best day ever,” Lindsay gushed. “So I immediately got her onto a full workout regimen, as well as incorporating some supplements into her everyday routine.”
Before season 35 of DWTS began, Lindsay said that her sibling did six days of workouts with one rest day.
Rylee Arnold on season 35 of ‘DWTS.’ Disney/Andrew Eccles
“I would always start her with 30 minutes of cardio,” the mother of three explained, noting that the types of cardio would vary between a stationary bike, treadmill at a 12 incline and three speed, followed by a “30 to 45 minute Movement Club session.”
Rylee also followed her sister’s six-week Advanced Weights program, which uses five to 20-pound dumbbells, a workout bench and resistance bands.
“Rylee followed along with [it] religiously, which was so cool to see,” Lindsay shared. “I’ve been so proud of Rylee and her consistency in moving her body and working towards her goals and obviously it’s been a huge payoff.”
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Once Rylee began her DWTS journey, Lindsay said they “shifted” her fitness regime since she was already dancing up to nine hours a day.
Lindsay explained that instead of focusing on the Advanced Weights program, she pointed Rylee to her app’s Pilates x Strength program. It combines the “incredible lengthening and flexibility” of Pilates-style workouts with “strength and weighted” workouts.
Rylee Arnold and Connor Wood on ‘DWTS.’ Disney/Eric McCandless
“Then cardio every day is based on her preference and energy levels,” Lindsay shared, pointing out that “the dancing and rehearsals that she’s doing is providing an incredible amount of cardio into her routine.”
Lindsay, who exited DWTS in 2022, admitted that being a pro on the show gives dancers an amount of cardio that “isn’t realistic in everyday life” and is definitely a factor in Rylee’s toned physique.
As the season has progressed, Lindsay told Rylee to “focus on protein intake,” and encouraged her to add 5 mg of creatine into her daily routine to support her muscles and keep building strength.
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“Speaking from experience of being in that position [on DWTS], I always found that during a season, with the amount of cardio demands on you and the amount of calories that you are burning through in a day with a rigorous schedule,” Lindsay explained. “I found it was really hard for me to maintain my muscle definition and tone throughout a season.”
Lindsay ended her video by showing Rylee some love and applauding her hard work on and off the dance floor.
“Rylee is absolutely incredible. What she’s able to manage and do in her days, she’s amazing,” she said. “I’m so proud of her across the board: her work ethic, her talent, her choreography ability has just been absolutely off the charts this season, and I could not be more proud of her.”
Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.