Kourtney Kardashian waited a year after giving birth to hit the gym—inside her new workouts
After Kourtney Kardashian Barker gave birth to son Rocky Thirteen Barker in November 2023, she knew she wanted to do things a little differently than she had with her previous three children. (Kourtney previously welcomed children Mason, Penelope, and Reign with ex Scott Disick.)
'I feel really much more in touch with my body this time around,' she exclusively tells Women's Health. 'I've just giving myself probably the grace and the permission to take my time.'
Over the past few years, Kourtney underwent 'five failed IVF cycles and three retrievals' with husband Travis Barker before the two later conceived "naturally." So after this pregnancy (which also included an urgent fetal surgery), the California native wanted to listen to her body instead of pushing herself to go back to the gym before she was ready.
Now, she's sharing the postpartum diet and workout routine that helped her feel "strong and healthy." Here's what to know.
Walks have become part of her 'daily routine.'
Kourtney wasn't ready to intensely work out until about a year after she give birth to Rocky. So, in the meantime, she incorporated a walk – or sometimes two – into her day. (Research has shown that walking can boost your mood, help you lose weight, fight off illnesses, and even increase life expectancy.)
'Some days, I could walk four miles,' she says. 'I just went on a walk this morning. I do love going on walks as a family – it's nicer, even with friends.'
She works out with husband Travis Barker.
Once Rocky turned one, Kourtney, 45, was ready to up the intensity on her workouts, which she does alongside husband Travis. 'It's something my husband and I would always do together, even when we were friends before we were together,' she says.
Each week, the couple does three sessions of strength training and one to two Pilates classes.
Nearly the rest of Kourtney's day is "dedicated to being a mom," she says, so she relishes the time with her husband. And she makes it into a parenting moment, too.
'Every time I'm going into the gym, I set an intention,' she says. 'Whether I even say it out loud—[sometimes] I say, "Okay, Mommy's going to get strong," or whatever. It makes me feel like I'm having a purpose beyond physical appearance.'
Currently, Kourtney's still breast feeding Rocky, so she isn't taking any additional vitamins or supplements outside of her typical postnatal routine. But when she stops, she's going to add Lemme Tone, Lemme's newest supplement containing methylated B12, apple cider vinegar, and ginger, which debuted on December 29. It's designed to be taken in conjunction with their "natural GLP-1 supplement," Lemme GLP-1.
'It's formulated to activate your metabolism. It also maintains muscle mass, so you lose fat but not muscle, and helps manage your cravings,' she says. 'I haven't been able to take it yet, but hopefully will take it when my journey is over...in, like, 10 years!'
She always eats breakfast before workouts.
To fuel herself for a big day, Kourtney makes sure to eat, either a vegan protein shake made by Travis or a slice of protein toast with almond butter and sliced bananas.
She also drinks bone broth each morning in the carpool line, which has been shown to contain a variety of vitamins and minerals, boost joint health, and aid in digestion.
'That's my superpower!' she says.
Although Kourtney herself isn't vegan, Travis is, so their date nights and Sunday night family dinners are typically meat- and dairy-free.
She's all about feeling strong.
Last year, Kourtney posted a powerful message on Instagram about being 'kind to yourself' by 'keeping calories high with lots of nourishing foods' and 'taking time to slowly ease back.' She's maintained that mindset throughout her first year postpartum, sharing that she's 'more it's health and being strong and having energy and feeling my best more than looking a certain way.'
'I just don't let [comments] get to me,' she shared. 'I am pretty much a homebody – I don't really venture out into the world or see what people are saying. I feel good with my husband. He compliments me. But also just myself, I feel good.'
Part of her motivation, she says, is her four children. 'Being a good role model to my own kids is really important to me,' she says. 'The self-talk that I'm saying to myself, it has a reflection on my kids.'
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