Jenifer Lopez is #bodygoals — there’s no other way to put it. The 54-year-old actress, singer and dancer has long been admired for her physique, including her a sculpted backside, toned arms and chiseled abdominals.
The singer recently announced she will be going on tour this summer. If you wonder what workout Lopez is doing to build the strength and endurance to perform 30 shows between June and August (and maintain her enviable figure), we’ve got good news: She gave us a sneak peek into her fitness routine in an Instagram video posted over the weekend. And it turns out that when it comes to fitness, celebrities really are just like us. Even those with sculpted muscles who seem to be aging backwards, like Jennifer Lopez.
The circuit-style routine she shared includes eight exercises that target the arms, legs and core for a full-body workout. And while some of the exercises are more advanced, they don’t require any special equipment, gym membership or celebrity trainer. All you need is a backyard and a pair of dumbbells to train like Jennifer Lopez.
Jennifer Lopez’s circuit-training workout
“This is a great full-body workout set up like a circuit,” says Mansour. “I’d recommend doing 10 reps of each exercise (starting with 10 world’s greatest stretches, so five to each side!) and then repeating the circuit for a total of 3 times.”
Mansour says that with modifications, this workout is accessible to all levels. Be mindful that Lopez is performing advanced versions of many of the exercises. “Her exact workout moves are more intermediate or advanced if you follow her exercises to a T!” she adds.
World’s greatest stretch
If you only do one stretch, this one should be it. “This is an excellent full-body stretch that can be performed dynamically before a workout, which means you can keep it moving rather than holding it for a few breaths like you would at the end of a workout,” says Mansour. “Doing it a few times to each side is a great way to open up the hips,…
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