Last updated on April 8th, 2022 at 01:25 pm

Gabrielle Union makes makes 45 years old look like 20 somethin’!

But, seriously. She looks amazing.

She’s been in Think Like a Man, Good Deeds, and recently starred in Breaking In.

And, obviously a ton of others, but she has kept her toned and slim physique throughout all of it!

I can see why you guys have requested her routine so often!

Gabrielle Union Stats:

Height: 5’7

Weight: (approximate) 125 lbs

Age: 45 years old

I always say that our average on height for women on SHJ is around 5’4-5’6 range, but we’re seeing more and more of the 5’7-5’8 as well.

The average that I normally give contains women like Jennifer Aniston, Margot Robbie, Olivia Munn, Alicia Vikander, Sophia Bush, Tatiana Maslany, Evangeline Lilly, and a ton of others.

But then there is also that taller range, and amongst the tallest (even taller than the 5’7), are ladies like Gwendoline Christie, Gal Gadot, and a few others – with Gabrielle Union, Brie Larson, Nina Dobrev, Daisy Ridley, and so many more coming in around that 5’7-5’8 range.

And let’s not forget the shorter ladies of SHJ like Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis, Emilia Clarke, Lucy Hale, Julianne Hough and a good handful of others.

But, either way, don’t worry.

I write these routines to be utilized by anyone and everyone!

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Gabrielle Union Diet and Nutrition

There’s actually a really good amount out there for Gabrielle Union’s workout and diet, so I’m excited to bring it to you guys.

First and foremost I want to share the thing that I found most across the board from all the sources on Union’s nutrition.

Water!

Delish.com gives us this:

“I drink a lot of water, I don’t smoke, and I don’t have a hard life.” Since her mid-thirties, she’s been drinking a gallon a day; usually, it’s just plain ol’ tap, but sometimes she’ll add lemon. “It’s just important to get the water in,” she told Fitness Magazine. “If you can replace sugary drinks, or coffee, with water, you’re still ahead of the game.”

Next on the list is Union’s take on greens.

Yes, I mean vegetables. 

Delish continues with:

Union told UsWeekly that her diet includes at least two servings of leafy greens every day, like lettuce, spinach, kale, and swiss chard.

Seems easy enough, right?

Okay, well if not, you’re going to like the next one at least.

The best quote from Delish is about cheat-meals and splurging, which they say:

Union is alll about the cheat days—and going hard at the gym to balance it out. Let’s be honest, we wouldn’t pass up this peach cobbler doughnut bread pudding either. “If I want cupcakes, cookies, or a short stack, I don’t deny myself,” she told Fitness Magazine. “And I certainly don’t deny myself bacon!”

I mean, I just ate about 6 Krispy Kreme donuts two days ago, so I feel much better right now…

As you guys know, we’re all about sustainability and allowing ourselves to splurge and be “human”.

That’s why all our Academy Nutrition Classes (Monks, Samurais, SuperHumans, Minimalists, Vikings, Spartans, Hunter Gatherers) revolve around sustainability and being about to find the best plan that works for YOU!

But, you can also find a ton of information about dieting and nutrition (and how you can pair different pillars) right here on the site for free at our Nutrition Pillars page.

Take advantage of it!

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Gabrielle Union Workout Routine Research

Lucky for us, Gabrielle Union literally posted a full workout routine to her Instagram story – which means we’re able to replicate it!

But, I’ll also be adding in some quotes about past routines so we have some other stuff to build off of.

If you’d like to see the breakdown of pictures for the one routine I’m talking about, you can check them out at Shape.com who pastes them in one by one.

I’ll be utilizing them, and also building on them to give you a full weeks routine (instead of just repeating the same thing everyday)!

We also get some amazing information from Women’s Health Mag, which I’ll share little bits of:

ON HER COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIP WITH EXERCISE…

“I have a family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, and I know that can lead to an early death. I want to be a vital and energetic part of my family for a long time, not to be big mama in a rocking chair in the TV room, or huffing and puffing just going up stairs. I work out not because I get off on it, but because I want to live!”

“I love my arms because it’s where I get fast results. At my age, if I don’t work out for two weeks, it’s like I’ve never done anything, ever. But my arms come back quickly. I try to maintain my moneymakers.”

Which they have Gabrielle Union continuing with this:

“I’m not a morning person, but I have to work out early because of my schedule. The great thing about Pilates is that I can take out my annoyance from waking up early on the machines instead of human beings. It’s for the greater good. My body responds to it, and I’m also more clear.”

So, she’s definitely utilizing Pilates in there as well.

Did you guys get that? 😛

Keep that in mind for the workout routine we’ll be building.

Another great source (and I know we have a lot already but this is great stuff), is from Everyday Health.  They ask Gabrielle Union about her go-to fitness tricks:

EH: What are your best on-the-go fitness tricks to stay in shape?

GU: When I’m in my trailer and I just don’t have time to go to a gym — I’d rather sleep – I’ll do 20 jumping jacks, I’ll run in place for like 30 seconds, I’ll drop down and do 10 pushups and 10 sit-ups, and I’ll do 15 curls [with 5-pound weights] and 15 squats. I try to get that done in a minute and a half to two minutes and then I’ll repeat. You know every little bit helps – being sedentary is not your friend. Just work in little bits if you can’t get to the gym.

When I do have a little bit more time – at least three minutes – I do interval training. It’s the best thing for your heart and it’s the best thing to either kick start your weight loss or maintain your weight loss. So for people who aren’t training for a marathon and weren’t track stars, try to do a jog at level 5 for a minute and then drop it to 3 and bring your heart rate back down, and then try to go for 5.2, and then drop it back down, and then 5.5. Aim for at least six rounds of jogs, walks, and if you are in a little better shape, do sprint/walks, and you’re walking with a higher pace as well. So if you took it up to 7 and you’re sprinting, then your recovery should be 4 or 4.5.

So in-home (or in this case trailer) workouts are necessary as well.  

We’ll be building a day of that!

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Gabrielle Union Workout Routine

Training Volume:

3-5 days per week

Explanation:

I’m going to program you one day of Gabrielle Union’s official shared workout, two days of activity (and/or Pilates), and then another two days based around quotes and things she has told us about in-home and other fitness styles.

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Day One: Gabrielle Union’s Insta Share

Warm Up:

Stretch

10-20 min cardio

Workout:

Back Squats

3×10

Box Pistol Squats (weighted with med ball)

3×10

Dumbbell Chest Press (on stability ball)

3×10

Box Jumps

3×10

Lateral High Knees

3 sets back and forth

Sled Push

3 sets back and forth

Mid-Cable Rotations

3×10

Day Two: Pilates or Activity Day

Today is a day you get out there and utilize your fitness.

Whether that means you’re doing pilates like Gab Union likes to do, or maybe even getting in some yoga or MMA training (which we have both inside The Academy if you’re looking for a home).

You can also go for a hike, play some sports, go climbing, or anything else that gets you out and moving!

Day Three: Gabrielle Union In-Home Workout

Warm Up:

Stretch

Workout:

3-5 Rounds of this Circuit:

20 Jumping Jacks

10 Push Ups

10 Sit Ups

15 Curls (5 lb. weights)

15 Squats

When you have more time:

Interval Training:

Jog on level 5 for one minute

Drop to 3 for one minute

Jog on level 5.2 for one minute

Drop down

Jog on 5.5 for one minute

Aim for 6 rounds of this cycle

Day Four: Pilates or Activity Day

Today is a day you get out there and utilize your fitness.

Whether that means you’re doing pilates like Gab Union likes to do, or maybe even getting in some yoga or MMA training (which we have both inside The Academy if you’re looking for a home).

You can also go for a hike, play some sports, go climbing, or anything else that gets you out and moving!

Day One: Gabrielle Union Gym Day

Warm Up:

Stretch

10-20 min cardio

Workout:

Deadlifts

3×10

Full Body One Arm Dumbbell Snatch

3×10

Arnold Press

3×10

Jumping Lunges

3×10

Dips

3xFailure

Sled Push

3 sets back and forth

Mountain Climbers

3×25

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