Fit CEO Invests $1.3K Monthly in Pre-Work Double Fitness Classes

About Yann Magnan

• At 53, Yann Magnan serves as the CEO of a burgeoning software startup and splits his time between London and New York City.
• He has disclosed, in an interview with Business Insider’s Fitness Money Diaries, that he allocates approximately $1,300 every month to his fitness regimen.
• This fitness enthusiast is committed to attending 12 different workout sessions every week, commencing his two back-to-back classes at 6:10 a.m. every alternate weekday.

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Health Investment

As the CEO of 73 Strings, Yann Magnan confessed to spending an average of $1,300 per month on maintaining his health, training for competitions, and ensuring he ages in a healthy manner.

Magnan, a French national, transitions between residing in New York City and London every two to three months. Often, he finds himself travelling between San Francisco, Paris, Dubai, and Singapore for seven to 10 days per month. As such, his fitness routine is designed to be adaptable, he explained.

Fitness Competitions

This April, Magnan is set to participate in his second Hyrox competition, an indoor fitness event comprising of eight functional workouts interspersed with eight kilometres of running.

To prepare for this, he runs and participates in approximately 12 fitness classes a week, including two back-to-back strength and cardio sessions from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. every other weekday.

Fitness Impact on Work

Magnan believes his fitness schedule allows him to perform better at work and adds a fun element to his day.

He emphasizes on the importance of a morning fitness routine to clear his mind and start the day, especially given his extensive and stressful work days that can sometimes last up to 16 hours.

Above all, his objective is to age healthily. In his words, “The way I’m looking at things is that if I stay fit up to a certain level, I will stay in good health for a longer time. That’s how I look at it — as an investment in my future health.”

Monthly Health and Fitness Expenditure

12 fitness classes a week at three different gyms: $1,116 a month

He spends $270 per month on an unlimited class subscription at Orangetheory. He attends an hour-long class every morning at 7:15 a.m. when he’s in New York. The classes typically involve high-intensity interval training, which includes weightlifting, treadmill running, and indoor rowing.

Additional Fitness Routines: $0

Magnan also incorporates running into his fitness regimen for variety, especially when he’s travelling and doesn’t want to go to the gym.

Fitness competition entry fees: Around $300 per quarter

Magnan aims to participate in quarterly Hyrox competitions and half-marathons. These events carry entry fees of around $150-200 for marathons, and $150 for Hyrox competitions.

Gym clothes and shoes: $1,260 a year

Even though he doesn’t invest in any equipment for his training, each year Magnan spends approximately $130 on two pairs of gym shoes, usually in the run-up to a race, as well as about five pairs of workout shorts and five T-shirts.

Full physical examination: $1,500 every two years

Every two years, Magnan allocates around $1,500 for a comprehensive physical examination with a private doctor in Paris. This examination measures various health indicators, such as his cardiovascular fitness and blood pressure.

Average total monthly spend on health and fitness: $1,321 (excluding his biennial physical)