Dana Perino, the familiar face from Fox News, is giving fans a rare glimpse into the daily rhythm that keeps her sharp, centered, and always on the move. From early-morning workouts to afternoon dance steps, her schedule is a blend of structure, passion, and purpose — with a few unexpected twists.
Early Starts and No Excuses
At 52, Perino wakes up well before sunrise — 4:45 a.m. sharp — and she doesn’t hit the snooze button. Her mornings begin with quiet reflection, prayer, and a quick dive into the day’s top news stories. Then it’s straight into fitness mode.
“I’ve always needed movement in my day,” she shared recently on Instagram.
Her preferred way to break a sweat? A ride on the Peloton with instructor Hannah Corbin, followed by strength training or yoga. She’s laser-focused on hitting her monthly fitness targets — and collecting those virtual gold medals while she’s at it.
Broadcasts, Pilates, and a Hidden Talent
Perino anchors America’s Newsroom from 9 to 11 a.m. and The Five from 5 to 6 p.m., but it’s what she does in between that might surprise some.
“I try to make time for something else active,” she explained. “A lot of the time, that’s a private Pilates session. But I’ve also been taking ballroom dance lessons — actually, quite a few.”
That’s right — ballroom dancing. What was once a behind-the-scenes hobby is now part of her public persona. With a smile, she admitted, “I used to keep that quiet… but I guess the secret’s out now.”
Stretching: The Secret to Staying Grounded
After wrapping her second show of the day, Perino isn’t ready to call it quits. She ends her day with a stretching routine that she now sees as non-negotiable.
“If I skip it, I feel like a coiled spring,” she said. “Stretching has honestly become one of the best things I’ve ever added to my life.”
From Routine to Reflection: A Life of Lessons
This highly organized, movement-filled lifestyle is more than just a way to stay in shape — it’s the heart of Perino’s latest book, I Wish Someone Had Told Me…: The Best Advice for Building a Great Career and a Meaningful Life.
The book is a mix of personal experiences, professional advice, and wisdom from those she’s learned from along the way — all aimed at helping others navigate their own paths with intention.
Through it all, Dana Perino manages to juggle a demanding TV career, a serious fitness regimen, and the publication of a new book — all with focus, elegance, and a little spin across the dance floor.
