If you know fitness, then you know Brooke Burke.
The powder line featuresCacaoand Cafe Mocha flavors to improve your mental and physical health.
Burke is changing the health and wellness space as we know it.
This is the first collaboration that I’ve done with my app, which is BB Body.
It has everything that you need for energy, recovery, and focus.
It’s got some probiotics in there [with] some natural proteins.
It’s really delicious.
They have not compromised flavor.
It’s giving my body all of the properties that I need.
I make a shake for myself and for my family, my kids on the way to school.
It’s satisfying, and I know that it’s fueling my body with everything important.
That’s the most important thing, right?What would you recommend mixing with the cacao blend?
We’re going to have a list of recipes to share.
I put cinnamon in mine.
I use two big scoops of the powder because I like to get as much as I can.
Some people do it with just nut milk.
Some people do it with water; it’s that delicious.
I like to give myself all those other things.
I also put a spoon of almond butter in there.
That’s my daily recipe.
Do you do that with the cafe mocha blend as well?
I can do the cafe mocha.
I also do the cacao.
That’s my favorite.
This holiday season, we’re going to be launching a chocolate mint.
That’s really nice with frozen cherries and nut milks.
There are so many different possibilities in mixing with the flavors.
It’s high in antioxidants and energy, which is really important for my daily routine.
When do you think the chocolate mint flavor might launch?
That’s already in the works, so let’s say that’ll be our holiday launch.
What is your go-to breakfast and why?
I never eat breakfast because I intermittent fast.
I break my fast with a morning shake.
The reason I do that is for time.
I also do it so that I get everything I need in a three-minute meal.
It’s really about efficiency and nutrition.
My first meal is usually a post-workout shake.
That’s actually funny that you mentioned intermittent fasting, because that was my next question.
That’s a mindset and routine that you still follow.
How do you find that it helps you throughout the day?
I used to eat five meals a day.
I never skipped breakfast.
It’s an experiment.
It’s great for gut health.
Because you have such little time to eat, it can be a bit more decadent.
It’s good for the body.
Overall, it’s good for the brain and good for the body.
It’s interesting because America always says breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
I don’t even have time for that.
What would your tips be for them?
Eat the colors of the rainbow.
Keep it healthy, crunchy, and natural.
There isn’t a restaurant in the world where I couldn’t find a mindful meal.
It’s really about portion control.
Shopping mindfully, cooking at home, and utilizing leftovers are great for economic reasons and time savings.
If you don’t go hungry, you make smarter choices.
Meal prep is a big thing.
Great ways to feed your family.
That’s been a real game-changer for me.
I never had time to do that pre-COVID, but now, I’ve made it a daily practice.
I also knock my workouts out in the morning.
Because we have the app, it’s easy to get it done at home.
Yoga is a big part of my wellness practice as well.
It’s as much for the mind as it is the body.
It’s very mindful, equally as much as, maybe more than, the physical.
I’m always producing content, so that keeps me honest.
I like to do body sculpting, yoga-inspired flow.
I am a big believer in stretching.
I stretch and recover throughout my workouts.
I work out to the burn.
If I’m in a class or teaching a class, it’s a total mind/body experience.
It’s about an hour.
I could do an ab workout closer to five.
I love infrared saunas.
I have a go at hop into a sauna, if time allows, after my workout.
Some days, I’ll do a yoga flow and not worry about body sculpting.
I do a lot of sound bath meditations that I actually teach.
That’s really good for the spirit, for the mind.
I enjoy it because I’m able to mix it up.
On the app, you could pick and choose whenever you want: equipment, no equipment.
You’ve got 10 minutes, you’ve got 30 minutes.
Do you want to break a sweat and do cardio?
Do you want to just body sculpt?
Say you have a full day, and you only have time for a quick 20-minute workout.
What would you do?
That’s going to work head to toe.
You’re going to get a warmup.
You’re going to get a little bit of cardio.
I’m really about time efficiency and sweating smart and getting what you need.
Using multiple body parts at the same time saves you time.
I don’t even have an hour on most days.
Time is the greatest excuse.
We have to take that out of the equation and take care of ourselves.
If we don’t, the other side of that is what’s really scary.
Not trying something new or starting the program the scary part won’t go out.
“No, I need to exercise throughout the day.”
Otherwise, mentally, it can be a little tough to get through the work day.
We’re creating energy as well.
That’s a big concept on my app, the mindful heart of fitness.
We’re creating energy.
That’s why I love Longevity.
It gives me energy, gives me fuel.
It’s affordable, and it’s time-efficient.
Do you have any advice for women intimidated by the gym or just exercising in general?
It’s such a big issue, and I totally get that.
Women want a safe space to work out.
Creating a safe space within yourself begins there.
By that, I mean having your own self-confidence.
If the gym isn’t your jam, creating a home gym is super easy.
All you need are some light hand weights.
You need a yoga mat.
Find a program, whether it’s mine or somebody else’s.
There’s so much free content out there.
My app is practically free.
As far as gyms go, find a class that you love.
I have women from Italy joining in and Australia.
It’s an hour workout.
It’s an intimate group.
you could have your camera on or off.
We do a Q&A after class.
You get to ask questions.
We know how expensive private trainers are these days.
It’s a private, at-home opportunity with me.
I’m really growing that business.
That’s a great opportunity.
You’re saving driving time, gym Memberships, germs, and all that stuff.
What is your opinion on this trend for staying active?
There’s something to be said about community and togetherness.
I teach a lot of classes, and my community consists of a lot of my girlfriends.
You’re also accountable when you make a commitment to friends.
We don’t show up for ourselves often enough, but we sure show up for our friends.
Do you have a go-to snack to keep up your energy throughout the day?
I’m not a big snacker.
Let’s say I’m not at home, and I don’t have access to a blender.
It’s really satisfying.
you might make one that tastes like chocolate milk.
I do that for me and my kids.
I love cucumbers with sesame seeds and lemon and olive oil.
Maybe a handful, a medley of raw nuts and an apple would be a really good snack.
It keeps you from getting hangry.
There’s one more thing that might make sense since we’re talking wellness.
There’s one supplement that I take.
I’ve actually been taking it for five years.
It’s a supplement for your cells.
I take it every day.
I actually doubled the dose.
It’s called Tru Niagen.
It helps improve your NAD levels.
I feel like that’s a big thing that’s trending right now.
I really believe in the value of NAD.
This is easy though.
you’ve got the option to order it online.
This is a supplement for your cells.
I do that every day.
Our inner dialogue and our self-talk is super important.
I’m doing a whole program based around that, and I love it.
Our self-talk is a real thing that’s very powerful.
This interview has been edited for clarity.
