FITNESS magazine’s
“most wanted body” of 2011, Jennifer Aniston, 43, is famous for her long, lean
muscles, glowing skin, and iconic hair. In the same FITNESS survey, 65 percent of women said
if they could have one celebrity body part, it would be Aniston’s chiseled abs.
What keeps her so
toned is a constant source of speculation (in the past, Aniston has been
rumored to follow the Zone Diet, as well as a strict yoga routine). In the new issue
of InStylemagazine,
Aniston dished on the details.
“I work out almost
every day, at least five or six days a week,” she says. “I do 40 minutes of
cardio: spinning, running, the elliptical, or a combination of all three.”
Aniston also says she does one day of Pilates per week, and yoga three days a week, while
constantly trying to mix up her routine.
She also revealed that
she takes 8-pound hand weights with her when she’s traveling to do arm
exercises, and she stretches and does a few sit-ups every night before going to
bed.
Aniston admits she
loves occasionally indulging on high-calorie Mexican food, but her diet remains
healthy the rest of the time.
“Most of the time I
eat things like salmon or other fish, quinoa, lentils, and green vegetables,”
she says. “I also take liquid fish oil and resveratrol, which is supposed to be
good for your heart.”
Six days a week at the
gym might not work for your schedule, but Aniston’s routine can still be
inspiration for us mere mortals without pricy trainers and nutritionists to
keep us on track. Here are a few of Aniston top tips you can try.
1. Strength train. Too often women
skip strength because they’re afraid of looking bulky, but studies show that strength training can increase muscle tone, help you burn
more calories, boost bone health, and more. Add strength training, whether it’s
with Pilates, free weights, resistance bands or another method, to your routine
at least twice per week.
2. Workout on-the-go. If a busy celeb
like Aniston can squeeze in a few anywhere, anytime workouts, surely you can
do, too. Follow her lead and add a few equipment-free exercises, such as
stretches, crunches, squats, lunges, or yoga, to your morning or evening
routine.
3. Go fish. Diets full of omega-3-rich fish can help control weight, improve your
skin and hair, help your heart health and more. Studies show eating fish just
once or twice a week can be enough to reap the benefits. If you don’t eat fish,
consider taking an omega-3 supplement to your diet.
4. Splurge —
guilt-free. Aniston’s not shy about occasionally eating the foods she loves (like
guacamole), and then getting back on track with her healthy diet the next day.
If it’s a special occasion, go ahead and have dessert without beating yourself
up about it — just renew your commitment to a healthy diet and exercise when
you’re finished.