TOAt 57 years old, Jennifer Aniston is in enviable shape. Strength training is a “non-negotiable” part of her routine, but don't expect to see her with a barbell in her hand anytime soon.
Instead, in 2023, it adopted a novel low-impact training system called Pvolve, a training method that, according to a study from the University of Exeter, is “effective in improving strength and balance in women during and after menopause.”
“Pvolve is a functional fitness method that moves your body the same way you do in everyday life: forward, sideways and rotationally,” explains its trainer and Pvolve VP of Training, Dani Coleman. “We do it with unique resistance equipment. [designed] to develop stability, mobility and strength in general.”
This specialized equipment is necessary to perform some of the exercises in Pvolve's workouts, but many of Aniston's favorite moves require just her body weight.
Below, Coleman reveals more about Aniston's training and shares an example of low-impact training the actor uses to build strength, stability and mobility. No equipment required, so readers of the independent you can try it.
Jennifer Aniston's Low Impact Full Body Workout
Coleman shared the workout above as an equipment-free example of the type of workout Aniston does each week. Trainers demonstrate each move in real time, as if they were coaching a class, so you can follow along and try them for yourself.
The workout lasts 25 minutes and features many of the core elements of Aniston's regimen, which Coleman discusses below. This includes plank variations, single-leg work, balance exercises, and multi-directional movements designed to develop full-body strength and coordination.
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Jennifer Aniston's weekly training plan
“Jen's training involves an element of strength, mobility, stability and cardiovascular drive,” Coleman says. “The most beautiful thing about working with her over the last four years is her perseverance; it's truly inspiring.”
Aniston tends to do three classes a week, each lasting an average of 45 minutes. Some of them are done in person with Coleman, while others are done through the app.
“I love the way she listens to her body and honors it,” Coleman adds. “There are days where she's like, 'I've got 45 minutes, let's do it,' and other times we do a shorter, slower-paced strength and sculpt workout, focusing more on mobility and stability to match her energy levels.
“Jen is the epitome of working smarter, not harder, and it's been incredible to see her results because she just keeps getting better and better.”
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Jennifer Aniston's favorite exercises for a stronger core
“I think Jen's strength is unmatched,” Coleman says. In other words, you'd have to scour Hollywood to find an actor bold enough to take on Aniston in a board challenge.
“Core strength is something we focus on to keep her body upright and help her move well,” Coleman continues. “She has spoken openly about some of her previous injuries. [including a back injury sustained in 2021 while filming Murder Mystery 2]so we work a lot on his deep core muscles to help protect his back.”
The rectus abdominis muscles, responsible for the six-pack shape, are the best-known part of the core musculature. But deeper muscles in the midsection, such as the transversus abdominis, multifidus, pelvic floor, and diaphragm, play key roles, such as supporting the spine and powering breathing. Keeping them strong improves function, combats frailty, and protects you from injury.
Aniston's deep core work includes many plank variations and stability-focused exercises, as well as flexion and rotation movements using the brand's P3 trainer, the resistance band shown above, which connects to the wrist and ankle via Velcro straps.
Balance is another key aspect of Aniston's workouts.
“We do a lot of single-leg strength work and stability training,” Coleman says. “I think a good measure of longevity is how well we can keep our body upright.
“If we can stand on one leg, move our raised knee in front of us, and then extend that leg behind us while balancing, it can be a great way to help people keep their bodies moving. It can also prevent falls, which can be really detrimental in the future.”
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