#TBT Fitness Edition: Vogue Editors on Their Earliest (and Cutest!) Exercise Habits Inline
Photo: Courtesy of Celia Ellenberg1/15Celia Ellenberg, Vogue Beauty Director
“My very active father raised me to enjoy team sports as much as he did, which meant I was playing township softball, soccer, and basketball long before I made the starting varsity teams of all three sports in high school. I probably spent the most time honing my skills as a small, scrappy point guard, but I was the best at softball—thanks in large part to the hours of grounders and pop-ups my dad used to hit to me in our backyard. These days, I prefer the endorphin kick of solo swimming and running. And while I haven’t played in a fast-pitch softball game in years, I’m ready to go in should my number get called.”
Photo: Courtesy of Zoe Ruffner2/15Zoe Ruffner, Vogue.com Photo Researcher
“I was riding before I was walking! Here I am, age 2, about to compete in a horse show in Vermont. When asked the horse’s name, I apparently responded, ‘Mommy.’ ”
Photo: Courtesy of Jesseca Jones3/15Jesseca Jones, Vogue Editorial Business Coordinator
“I was in ballet/tap/jazz from the ages of 3 to 8. I feel like I retained a somewhat decent sense of rhythm and (every once in a while) posture from this rigorous training. This particular recital look was set to Olivia Newton-John’s ‘Physical.’ Yes, that is an LA Gear visor. So glad you asked.”
Photo: Courtesy of Arden Fanning4/15Arden Fanning, Vogue Beauty Associate
“The obvious cool of skating has always appealed to me—surely influencing my emo bangs and tube sock styling choices—though I myself have never been cool enough to practice outside of an empty parking garage or quiet street. Traveling at a pace too fast to eat a piece of cake always feels like a terrifying risk to my squishy face and carefully crafted veneers.”
Photo: Courtesy of Chelsea Zalopany5/15Chelsea Zalopany, Vogue.com Market Editor
“This is my School of American Ballet audition photo. I would say that ballet shaped the way I approach fitness now, post-dancing. I prefer yoga and Pilates classes that promote lengthening of the body rather than bulking, to create a lean yet toned silhouette.”
