I tried working out like Rachael Ray and Martha Stewart, and preferred the 79-year-old's routine

Fabiana BuontempoJul 25, 2021, 17:53 IST

I worked out like the celebrity chefs for a week each.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty; Fabiana Buontempo for Insider; Frazer Harrison/Getty

I tried Rachael Ray and Martha Stewart's workout routines for a week each.
I preferred Stewart's routine because it was more diverse and included yoga and cardio.
Ray's regimen was more focused on cardio and strength training.

Day one: I started my experiment with a Stewart-inspired workout routine.

I started with yoga. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day two: I did a weight workout that covered a little bit of everything.

I tried to replicate Martha's moves with the equipment I have. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day three: Today's cardio routine left me drenched in sweat.

I did a full-body workout. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day four: I swapped horseback riding for biking today.

I always keep workout tunes handy. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day five: My entire upper body was toast from this weight-lifting routine.

I did several reps. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day six: My back felt great after hanging on an inversion board.

I felt a big difference. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day seven: I completed another sweaty cardio routine to finish the week strong.

I was super sore from yesterday. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day one: I started my Ray-inspired workout routine with an early run.

I started with an early-morning run. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day two: Today's strength workout had my muscles burning.

My arms were exhausted Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day three: I dug up an old workout DVD that was harder than I expected it to be.

I felt grumpy and sweaty. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

Day four: My abs started burning before I even finished the workout.

My abs burned. Fabiana Buontempo

Day five: I tried another cardio session to give my sore muscles a break.

I was determined to finish the workout. Fabiana Buontempo

Day six: I did a much-needed stretch for today's workout.

A long stretch was exactly what I needed. Fabiana Buontempo

Day seven: I ended the week strong with a strength workout.

I surprised myself and used heavier weights. Fabiana Buontempo for Insider

After reflecting on the past couple of weeks, I prefer Stewart's routine over Ray's.

Overall, I preferred Martha Stewart's workout routine. John Lamparski / Getty Images

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