The new Start TODAY app features a roster of 15 best-in-class trainers who specialize in different workout modalities, but share one common goal: to help you become the healthiest, happiest version of you. But how do they stay fit, prioritize their mental health, and nourish their bodies? To help you get to know them better — and find the best trainer for you — we are following each one of them around for one day.
Today, we’re getting to know your Start TODAY trainer Yasmine Cheyenne, meditation teacher and wellness coach, author and mom of two.
Morning: Setting the Foundation
6:30-7:30 a.m.: Gentle start
"I start each day with gentle mobility work — it’s essential for me because I spend hours at a computer. My body often feels tight from writing, so morning movement helps warm me up for the day ahead. I’ll do stretches and light body work exercises that I got from my physical therapist."
This 2-Week Mobility Challenge will target every major joint in the body, from your ankles to your shoulders, to improve flexibility and relieve tension.
7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast and a walk
"After my mobility routine, I prepare breakfast: a green smoothie for myself and yogurt bowls for the kids. Then I walk Lucky, our dog, before we all pile into the car for the school or camp drop-off."
9:00 a.m.: The sourdough ritual
"As soon as I get home from drop-off, I start my sourdough routine. Feeding my sourdough starter has become one of my favorite meditative practices. This simple act centers me and connects me to something I genuinely enjoy. There’s something grounding about this daily ritual that sets the tone for everything that follows."
9:15 a.m.: Meditation and tea
"I brew herbal Tulsi tea and settle into my morning meditation. I used to feel pressure to meditate immediately upon waking, but I’ve learned that post-morning-rush meditation works better for my life. It helps me recenter after all the running around, and I don’t have to stress about fitting it into an already packed morning routine."
The Start TODAY app has seated, guided meditations and audio walking meditations to help you get in the right headspace to tackle your goals.
10:15 AM-12:00 a.m.: Creative flow
"As an author, my most productive writing happens in the morning when my creativity is at its peak. I aim to get up every 45 minutes to stretch and move my body, though I’ll admit, even after three books, I don’t always remember. This is precisely why I’ve built mobility into my morning routine as a non-negotiable."
Afternoon: Nourishment and Movement
12:00 p.m.: Mindful lunch break
"Lunch is sacred time. I usually prep a big salad, add nuts or seeds, and salmon for protein. I eat while watching a show I enjoy, which serves two purposes: It ensures I’m looking up instead of down at my phone or computer (more mobility work), and it builds a tiny moment of joy into my day. These small pleasures matter more than people realize."
This Salmon Miso Crunch Salad uses canned salmon to whip up a filling, protein-packed lunch in just 5 minutes!
Small pleasures matter more than people realize.
Yasmine CHeyenne
2:00 p.m.: Strength training
"I dedicate 30-45 minutes to strength training, depending on the day’s workout. I train for longevity — I want to feel good and strong. As a mom, I have so much going on, and this really helps me stay on the go. This isn’t about appearance; it’s about feeling capable and energized."
Take the guesswork out of strength training and make it a habit by joining our 14-day Strength Training for Beginners Challenge and get a daily workout sent to your phone!
3:30 p.m.: School pickup and email
"I pick up my youngest from school, and almost daily, she has a playdate while I catch up on emails. It’s a win-win: She gets social time and I stay on top of work responsibilities."
Evening: Family and Personal Joy
4:30 p.m.: After-school connection
"When we get home, I make snacks for the kids — usually avocado toast using the sourdough bread I’ve made. This is our catch-up time when we talk about everything that happened during their day."
Whip up Caprese Avocado Toast or Avocado & White Bean Toast in under 5 minutes!
5:00-6:30 p.m.: Music and meal prep
"I put on music (my kids are into everything from Beyoncé to Thundercat) while getting lunches ready for the next day and prepping dinner. This multitasking time is actually quite enjoyable with the right soundtrack."
7:00 p.m.: Beautifully chaotic dinner
"Dinner time is gloriously imperfect. Usually, someone is checking on laundry while someone else is screaming across the room about something they forgot to tell us. I’d love to paint a picture of 'perfect' family dinners at the table, but it’s honestly a mad dash scene most nights — and I love it exactly as it is."
7:45 p.m.: Garden meditation
"I check on my mini, but mighty garden, a few times a day, but in the evening, I look for pests (spider mites nearly killed my tomatoes this year!) and prune where needed. This is another meditative moment in my day, and sometimes my youngest and husband join me. There’s something deeply satisfying about tending to growing things."
9:00 p.m.: Early to bed
"Unless I’m meeting friends to hang out, I make time for a late-night walk with my husband so we can catch up, and then I’m usually in bed by 9 p.m. Good sleep is non-negotiable if I want to do it all again the next day with energy and joy."
A daily goal I am working on...
"Consistency with mobility work. It’s so easy to skip and think my strength training workout is enough, but as an author and busy mom, my body always pays the price. I have less stiffness and more energy when I prioritize this part of my movement routine."
It may surprise you that...
"I absolutely love history, any kind of history. I watch new documentaries every week and I’m obsessed with the process of storytelling."
Most important daily habit
"Doing something daily that has nothing to do with work or adulting and everything to do with what I enjoy. Whether it’s my sourdough bread or time in my city garden, I don’t think people give enough attention to the importance of having hobbies and sticking to them. These moments of pure joy fuel everything else I do."
