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Derek Hough Debuts Barilla Protein+ Training Timers, Micro-Workouts Timed to Pasta Cooking

Timed to pasta cook times, the YouTube routines offer quick, equipment-free movement for busy schedules.

Overview

  • The series features eight-to-ten-minute workouts inspired by Barilla Protein+ pasta shapes, with moves like penne plié squats, rotini spiral planks, spaghetti curls, and star jacks.
  • Videos are live on YouTube as part of Barilla’s campaign and are designed to be completed while Protein+ pasta cooks.
  • No equipment is required, with Hough underscoring accessibility and his belief that “motion equals emotion.”
  • The launch follows the recent birth of Hough and Hayley Erbert’s daughter, Everley Capri, adding a time-saving angle to his wellness messaging.
  • Hough continues as a Dancing With the Stars judge and Extra host, saying his 2026 focus is “presence” and urging fans to turn fitness “shoulds” into “musts.”