Katy Hearn Workout and Diet
Influencer
Katy Hearn grew up in Maryland. She wasn’t much of an athlete as a kid, and although she was a skinny kid, all the junk food she ate in college changed that. A photo from her 21st birthday was a wakeup call and she started to get serious about fitness. In 2013, Hearn got certified as a fitness trainer, created her fitness social media accounts, and quickly gathered a following. She and husband and fellow fitness influencer Haydn Schneider created the supplement brand Alani Nu, the CBD brand Onyx+Rose and the fitness apparel line Stori. She and her husband also have 2 gyms; her fitness app is called Sesh. Hearn and Schneider have 3 children. Hearn has millions of followers on social media. She is 5 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs about 110 lbs.
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Katy Hearn’s Diet
Diet Summary
Diet is a big focus for Hearn and for her, that means tracking macros, which is what she recommends to her fitness clients as well. She also eats very clean, consuming whole, natural, often single-ingredient foods like chicken breast, salmon, veggies and rice. She takes a balanced approach and consumes protein, fats, and healthy carbs for meals, so she might have chicken breast, broccoli and rice, or salmon, veggies, and a sweet potato. A typical snack is fruit and a protein shake. She stays hydrated with plenty of water.
Estimated Macros
Medium Fat
Medium Carb
Med- High Protein
Diet Details
Eat Clean
Hearn was once a skinny junk food junkie, but that didn’t work out to well for her, as her 21st birthday party photos revealed. She got rid of the junk and started seeing results pretty quickly.
The Better Dieting Strategy
One of Hearn’s eating rules is to count macros. She says counting calories doesn’t take nutrition into account, and that tracking protein, fat, and carbohydrate intake gives you a much clearer picture of what you’re eating.
Snack Smart
DesHearn includes protein in basically every meal, including her snacks. She might have some fresh fruit along with a plant-based protein shake to keep her feeling full for longer.cription
What to Eat
- Whole, natural food
- Eggs
- Fresh fruit
- Poultry
- Salmon
- Beef
- Salads
- Veggies
- Whole grains
- Rice
- Oatmeal
- Protein shakes
- Water
What to Avoid
- Overeating
- Not tracking macros
- Junk food
- Processed foods
- Refined sugar
- Chemicals
- Artificial additives
Hearn on challenges to getting healthy
‘My family didn’t care about my exercises…None of my friends…change[d] with me. They kept drinking. They kept partying. They kept eating bad food.’
Hearn on the payoff for getting healthy
‘I remember making my first progress photo comparison. My eyes filled with tears when I realized, I did it.’
Hearn on the need for healthy eating
Through fitness I have gained an…understanding of how important it is to fuel your body so it can perform its best.’
Hearn on the best dieting strategy
‘Simply counting calories and exercising may not be enough…Tracking macros is the better strategy.’
Katy Hearn’s Workout Routine
Workout Routine
From Skinny to Fat to Fit
Hearn says she was small and skinny and working out wasn’t a thing when she was in high school. In college, she gained 15 lbs, which at her height of just over 5’, was a lot. It was enough to motivate her to make a change.
Beach Ready
Hearn wants to be strong but not bulky. She focuses on toning and maintaining muscle rather than constant growth. She calls this her ‘beach-ready’ body.
Love Leg Day
Hearn loves to do squats and lunges, and anything that works the glutes.
Cardio Queen
For her cardio, Hearn does a lot of high-intensity interval routines on the treadmill, but she also runs outside in the good weather.
Daily Dose
Fitness is Hearn’s passion and her livelihood. She works out more or less every day.
Strength Training Is Key
Hearn understands women’s concerns about getting too bulky, but she maintains that weight training is an essential part of fitness for everyone because muscle burns fat.
Descending Reps
Hearn advocates the descending rep method, which allows you to maintain proper form while lifting progressively heavier weights.
Exercise Style
A Katy Hearn Upper Body Routine
Dumbbell chest press descending rep method
- 12 reps @ 20 lbs
- 10 reps @ 25 lbs
- 8 reps @ 30 lbs
- 6 reps @ 25 lbs
Hearn on her aha moment
‘I looked back on those pictures [and] I was like…How on earth did I let myself get like this?’
Hearn on the benefits of being fit
‘Through fitness I have gained physical and mental strength, [and] confidence in myself.’
Hearn on weight training
‘Strength training is a critical component of a well-rounded fitness routine for women.’
Hearn on the reason for wanting muscle
‘The more muscle you build, the more calories you burn at rest — what’s better than that?!’
Katy Hearn’s Supplements
Pre Workout
Hearn’s line of supplements is called Alani Nu. One of her staples is a preworkout with citrulline, beta-alanine, tyrosine, and caffeine to keep you going at the gym.
Whey Protein
Another of Hearn’s standards is whey protein, perfect for an on-the-go meal or after an intense workout to build, maintain, and repair muscle.
Plant Protein
Hearn also likes to use dairy-free, gluten-free, plant protein made from peas because it is easy to digest.
Creatine
Also in Hearn’s line up is creatine which supports growth and endurance. Her Alani Nu version is sugar-free and has no artificial colors or flavors.
BCAAs
Hearn’s supplement list also includes BCAA gummies for fast recovery.
Katy Hearn’s Lifestyle
Sleep: A Pillar of Health
A busy working mom of 3, Hearn considers sleep to be an essential component of her health. She takes her Bright Side CBD capsules to help ensure quality sleep.
Top Priorities
Hearn says the pandemic snapped a lot of things into focus for her, and that her top priorities are her family, her mental health, and her businesses.
Top Seller
Hearn’s Alani Nu is the second most-sold energy drink at Target, and you can bet she’s gunning for the top spot.
Diverse Line
Hearn has a line of supplements, fitness apparel and CBD products that run the gamut from sleep aids to beauty products to merchandise for pets.
Transparency & Honesty
Hearn is committed to delivering a quality product. Her supplements are made in the USA and GMP (good manufacturing practices) certified.
Hearn on her personal passion
‘My passion is sharing that knowledge with any and every woman who wants to get healthier, get stronger, and become more confident in her own skin!’
Hearn on her work
‘I am so thankful and blessed beyond measure to be able to reach out and help women all over the world.’
Hearn on regrets
‘Honestly, there isn’t anything I wish I had known from the beginning. Knowing some things may have made things a little easier, but the journey has been amazing.’
Hearn on being a mom
‘My “me time” is fleeting, so I treasure it even more than before.’
Hearn on skincare
‘I’m a huge fan of taking care of my skin from the inside out.’
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Alani Nu Nutrition & Merch
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