Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.Photo:John Argueta/ABCSome husbands give jewelry to their wives for Christmas.Mark Consuelos? He went with a gym membership.On Tuesday’s episode ofLive with Kelly and Mark,Kelly Riparecalled how Consuelos used to join the Reebok Sports Club in New York City on her behalf, and pass that off as a gift to her for the holidays.“I feel like early in our relationship, every year, you purchased me a gym membership. … And every year I didn’t use it,” Ripa told her husband. “And then Christmas would come and you would get me a gym membership!“It got to the point that Ripa started to question Consuelos' motivation. “One day, one of my girlfriends said, ‘Maybe he’s trying to tell you something?’ And then it dawned on me, ‘Oh my gosh, he’s trying to tell me something!’ “But Consuelos insisted that his intentions were pure. “No, it’s a way of life. It’s a lifestyle!” he said.And Ripa agreed. “You’re right,” she said, “It was good for me. I’m glad that you stuck with it.“Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.Eugene Gologursky/GettyRipa, 53, and Consuelos, 52, have been married for 27 years.The pair eloped in May 1996, just one year after meeting on the soap operaAll My Children.Last year, the couple — who share three adult children:Michael, 26,Lola, 22, andJoaquin, 20 — became co-workers again whenConsuelos joinedLiveas a co-host in April, taking over forRyan Seacrestwho departed the series after 6 years.Since then, the two have regularly used the “host chat” portion of the daily morning show to open up about their marriage and family life. They even hostedLive’s annual Christmas sweater show in one big conjoined frock.“I feel like I’m getting to know a whole new you under here,” Ripa joked before grabbing onto her husband under the sweater. “Mark and I are very compatible as a couple, except we have found out, when it comes to wearing a two-person sweater.““I don’t know, I feel kind of great,” Consuelos replied with a laugh.Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.ABC/John ArguetaAs for their feelings about fitness, Consuelos has openly shared his love for the gym, regularly posting photos of his workouts on hisInstagrampage.His wife has been a little more private about her exercise routine, but told PEOPLE in 2015 thatshe rarely misses a trip to the gym. “There are a lot of people that don’t have to work out, and I am so happy for them, but I have to work out for my body type,” she said. “It’s part of my routine. It’s part of my ritual. It doesn’t just make me look better, but it makes me emotionally feel better.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.At the time, theLet’s Talk Off Camerahost said she enjoyed a mix of activities, including the dance-cardio class AKT, SoulCycle and running.“I love the dance class,” she said.“Because I think I’ve aged out of going clubbing, really, that’s my nightclub. Everybody there is my age, so it’s like a bunch of us old ladies working out.“Live with Kelly and Markairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.Photo:John Argueta/ABC
John Argueta/ABC
Some husbands give jewelry to their wives for Christmas.Mark Consuelos? He went with a gym membership.On Tuesday’s episode ofLive with Kelly and Mark,Kelly Riparecalled how Consuelos used to join the Reebok Sports Club in New York City on her behalf, and pass that off as a gift to her for the holidays.“I feel like early in our relationship, every year, you purchased me a gym membership. … And every year I didn’t use it,” Ripa told her husband. “And then Christmas would come and you would get me a gym membership!“It got to the point that Ripa started to question Consuelos' motivation. “One day, one of my girlfriends said, ‘Maybe he’s trying to tell you something?’ And then it dawned on me, ‘Oh my gosh, he’s trying to tell me something!’ “But Consuelos insisted that his intentions were pure. “No, it’s a way of life. It’s a lifestyle!” he said.And Ripa agreed. “You’re right,” she said, “It was good for me. I’m glad that you stuck with it.“Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.Eugene Gologursky/GettyRipa, 53, and Consuelos, 52, have been married for 27 years.The pair eloped in May 1996, just one year after meeting on the soap operaAll My Children.Last year, the couple — who share three adult children:Michael, 26,Lola, 22, andJoaquin, 20 — became co-workers again whenConsuelos joinedLiveas a co-host in April, taking over forRyan Seacrestwho departed the series after 6 years.Since then, the two have regularly used the “host chat” portion of the daily morning show to open up about their marriage and family life. They even hostedLive’s annual Christmas sweater show in one big conjoined frock.“I feel like I’m getting to know a whole new you under here,” Ripa joked before grabbing onto her husband under the sweater. “Mark and I are very compatible as a couple, except we have found out, when it comes to wearing a two-person sweater.““I don’t know, I feel kind of great,” Consuelos replied with a laugh.Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.ABC/John ArguetaAs for their feelings about fitness, Consuelos has openly shared his love for the gym, regularly posting photos of his workouts on hisInstagrampage.His wife has been a little more private about her exercise routine, but told PEOPLE in 2015 thatshe rarely misses a trip to the gym. “There are a lot of people that don’t have to work out, and I am so happy for them, but I have to work out for my body type,” she said. “It’s part of my routine. It’s part of my ritual. It doesn’t just make me look better, but it makes me emotionally feel better.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.At the time, theLet’s Talk Off Camerahost said she enjoyed a mix of activities, including the dance-cardio class AKT, SoulCycle and running.“I love the dance class,” she said.“Because I think I’ve aged out of going clubbing, really, that’s my nightclub. Everybody there is my age, so it’s like a bunch of us old ladies working out.“Live with Kelly and Markairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
Some husbands give jewelry to their wives for Christmas.Mark Consuelos? He went with a gym membership.
On Tuesday’s episode ofLive with Kelly and Mark,Kelly Riparecalled how Consuelos used to join the Reebok Sports Club in New York City on her behalf, and pass that off as a gift to her for the holidays.
“I feel like early in our relationship, every year, you purchased me a gym membership. … And every year I didn’t use it,” Ripa told her husband. “And then Christmas would come and you would get me a gym membership!”
It got to the point that Ripa started to question Consuelos' motivation. “One day, one of my girlfriends said, ‘Maybe he’s trying to tell you something?’ And then it dawned on me, ‘Oh my gosh, he’s trying to tell me something!’ "
But Consuelos insisted that his intentions were pure. “No, it’s a way of life. It’s a lifestyle!” he said.
And Ripa agreed. “You’re right,” she said, “It was good for me. I’m glad that you stuck with it.”
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.Eugene Gologursky/Getty
Eugene Gologursky/Getty
Ripa, 53, and Consuelos, 52, have been married for 27 years.The pair eloped in May 1996, just one year after meeting on the soap operaAll My Children.
Last year, the couple — who share three adult children:Michael, 26,Lola, 22, andJoaquin, 20 — became co-workers again whenConsuelos joinedLiveas a co-host in April, taking over forRyan Seacrestwho departed the series after 6 years.
Since then, the two have regularly used the “host chat” portion of the daily morning show to open up about their marriage and family life. They even hostedLive’s annual Christmas sweater show in one big conjoined frock.
“I feel like I’m getting to know a whole new you under here,” Ripa joked before grabbing onto her husband under the sweater. “Mark and I are very compatible as a couple, except we have found out, when it comes to wearing a two-person sweater.”
“I don’t know, I feel kind of great,” Consuelos replied with a laugh.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.ABC/John Argueta
ABC/John Argueta
As for their feelings about fitness, Consuelos has openly shared his love for the gym, regularly posting photos of his workouts on hisInstagrampage.
His wife has been a little more private about her exercise routine, but told PEOPLE in 2015 thatshe rarely misses a trip to the gym. “There are a lot of people that don’t have to work out, and I am so happy for them, but I have to work out for my body type,” she said. “It’s part of my routine. It’s part of my ritual. It doesn’t just make me look better, but it makes me emotionally feel better.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
At the time, theLet’s Talk Off Camerahost said she enjoyed a mix of activities, including the dance-cardio class AKT, SoulCycle and running.
“I love the dance class,” she said.“Because I think I’ve aged out of going clubbing, really, that’s my nightclub. Everybody there is my age, so it’s like a bunch of us old ladies working out.”
Live with Kelly and Markairs weekdays on ABC (check local listings).
source: people.com
