Let’s be honest, folks. Choosing the perfect gift for your spouse isn’t always easy. And for Mark Consuelos, it wasn’t exactly a walk in the park either. During a candid moment on an episode of Live With Kelly and Mark aired on January 2, his wife, Kelly Ripa, revealed that Mark had a peculiar tradition of gifting her a gym membership every Christmas for years. It’s like he was saying, “Hey, let’s get fit together!”

Mark’s Annual Tradition: A Gym Membership Under the Tree

On the show, Kelly, who’s now 53, opened up about her husband’s quirky Christmas presents. “I feel like early in our relationship, every year, you purchased me a gym membership,” Kelly confessed with a chuckle. “And every year I didn’t use it. Then Christmas would come, and you would get me another gym membership!” The audience erupted in laughter, and it was clear that Kelly was sharing this with a sense of humor and no hard feelings.

The Mystery Behind the Repeated Gift

Now, Kelly didn’t just sit there and wonder why her husband kept giving her the same gift year after year. No, she sought answers. “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!’” Kelly recalled, laughing at the memory. It seems like Mark was sending a not-so-subtle hint about staying active and healthy.

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A Lifestyle, Not Just a Gift

Mark, 52, wasn’t just handing over a gym membership. He was offering a lifestyle change. “No, it’s a way of life. It’s a lifestyle!” the Riverdale actor passionately responded to Kelly’s claims in front of the studio audience. He was referring to the Reebok Sports Club in New York City, a place where Kelly could embrace fitness and wellness.

Kelly Ripa wraps her arms around Mark Consuelos — Courtesy of Mark Consuelos/Instagram

Fast forward to today, and there’s clearly no tension between the couple. Mark and Kelly have been happily married for 27 years and are proud parents to three children: Michael, Lola, and Joaquin. “It was good for me,” Kelly admitted, reflecting on the gift. “I’m glad that you stuck with it.”

Mark’s Fitness Journey: The Riverdale Influence

It’s no secret that Mark has always been into fitness. His annual Christmas gift to Kelly was a natural extension of his own dedication to staying in shape. Over the years, the All My Children alum has shared countless shirtless photos on Instagram, showcasing his impressive physique. What inspired him to document his fitness journey? Well, working with costars like K.J. Apa, Cole Sprouse, and Charles Melton on Riverdale certainly played a role. “I spent four years on that show, Riverdale, where those young guys were shirtless,” Mark explained during an episode of Live in July 2023. “And then, when they realized they can stick me out there too, I was like, ‘Oh, I have to compete with these guys.’”

Kelly herself has been known to post pictures of her shirtless husband on Instagram, clearly proud of his dedication to fitness. In July 2023, she captioned a viral photo of Mark floating in a pool, “It’s that time of year again.” And who could blame her? Mark’s dedication to staying in shape is inspiring, and it seems like Kelly appreciates his efforts both in and out of the gym.