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It’s no secret that Jennifer Aniston maintains a killer physique, frequently flaunting her well-defined abs, toned legs, and arms in advertisements for her favorite fitness brand, Pvolve, as well as in exercise videos she shares on social media.
Ahead of her 56th birthday in just a few days, the Friends alum’s trainer told fans about some of the things the actress does to keep her in tip-top shape and health. In fact, she recommends them for all women in their fifties, so we should all take notes. If Aniston’s lean and toned physique is anything to go by, her fitness routine clearly works wonders!
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Jennifer Aniston's Trainer Talks About The Importance Of Weight Training For Women In Their Fifties
According to Dani Coleman, head coach at Pvolve, weight training is one of the keys to Jennifer's super-sculpted body at soon-to-be 56; and it could help all women in their fifties stay strong, mobile, and independent, all while boosting their metabolism too. If you want to have a physique like the We're the Millers star, keep reading.
"One thing we stress at Pvolve is how important weight training is in your fifties to help build lean muscle mass and boost metabolic rates, and to keep you moving long-term and keeping your autonomy as you age. But it's also worth stressing that working out looks different at each phase of your life," Coleman explained.
"So in your fifties it's going to look different to how you worked out in your forties and in your thirties and that's something we tap into specifically when we think about women's wellness and the different life cycles, such as perimenopause and menopause."
Balance Training Is Also Extremely Important For Women In Their Fifties
That's not all, as Coleman says that strength, cardio, and balance training, as displayed in the video above, are also extremely important for women in their fifties – Aniston included.
"Balance training is crucial for stability and longevity," Coleman continued, adding: "There have been so many studies connecting the ability to stand on one leg for ten seconds to being able to stay upright long-term, as well as fall prevention."
"Anything with single leg balance is good, and use ankle weights to add resistance. This helps to build up that kind of really smart, practical strength to maintain your independence," Coleman continued, before suggesting that beginners start with light ankle weights.
"They're very beginning-friendly," Coleman said. And for those who have done it a while, Coleman added: "If you are already strength training, consider adding a resistance band, Pilates ball or heavier weights to your fitness regime."
Jennifer Aniston Tells 'Allure' About Her 80/20 Approach
Last month, the Murder Mystery 2 star spoke with Allure to detail the fitness routine and wellness strategies that contribute to her impressive shape; and again, we are listening intently and taking notes. "It's the 80/20 approach," she explained to the outlet in an interview published last month.
The Morning Show star continued: "Eighty percent healthy living and then 20 percent is: Go have a martini, go have your pizza and burgers and stay up late with your friends. There's a balance."
"I work out minimum four times a week," the Emmy winner continued. Aniston then praised Pvolve – the gentle, low-impact workout program she has been partnered with since 2023 – as her preferred method of staying fit. The Horrible Bosses 2 actress acknowledged: "If I'm working, sadly, sometimes I can only get in two or three, but as long as I get it in, that's all that matters."
Jennifer Aniston Praises Strength Training, And Opens Up About Her Thoughts On The 'Rules' Of Aging
The Just Go with It alum also spoke about the importance of strength training, and said: "Strength training is the most important thing for women in their fifties. If you lose muscle, your bones get brittle – osteoporosis. We fall down, we break a hip, and that's a wrap."
Regarding aging and societal expectations for mature women, Aniston then asked: "Who's making these rules?! Our muscles are going to go limp as we get older? No, let's keep them strong. We can make our own rules. It's all [expletive.]" (Amen to that!)
