Have you ever imagined what you look like when turning 40? Your 40s can be years when you’re just as in shape and active as ever. As getting older, our metabolisms begin to slow down, and lower estrogen levels can cause insulin sensitivity, which can increase your cravings for unhealthy foods. Furthermore, life is already hectic enough for us to fit in working out and consistently preparing healthy meals.
The same goes for celebrities. Although celebrities can afford high-end products or services, many have simple habits that keep their body looking better than ever at any age. It’s really impressive that some don’t ask for the help of nutritionists, personal chefs, and trainers.
Below are 12 celebrities who share their favorite way to get in shape after 40.
#1 Eva Longoria (47)
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While stuck in quarantine 2 years ago, Eva Longoria looked to shake up her exercise routine. Her friend Elsa Collins convinced Eva to try an online class with The Ness, a New York trampoline studio that has an on-demand digital library of classes. She quickly progressed from beginner to intermediate, and nowadays, she bounces at least five times a week, "if not every day."
#2 The Rock (50)
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If you're ever in need of some well-sculpted fitness inspiration, look to The Rock. At the age of 50, Dwayne Johnson has spent at least six days of his week working out. If you need some encouragement to get up off the couch, his daily videos are motivating enough.
#3 Jennifer Lopez (53)
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Jennifer Lopez is the epitome of workout goals. The actress manages to maintain a solid six-pack that makes any gym rat envious. A grueling workout regimen is definitely a key part of Lopez's success, but nutrition is also what keeps her abs in tip-top shape. She told the People that she has a carefully planned diet that includes healthy snacks like fruit and veggies
#4 Hilary Swank (48)
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As Hilary Swank was training for her role in “Million Dollar Baby”, she worked out for 5 hours per day and even put on 23 pounds of muscle. She shared: “I started working out five hours a day, I had to eat 210 grams of protein a day. I don't know if you guys are aware of the intake of protein. I had to eat 60 egg whites in a day and I couldn't. So every morning I would drink them. I had to eat every hour and a half. So in the night, I had to wake up and drink protein shakes. I put on 23 pounds of muscle." Now she enjoys working out for fun and doing resistance traning.
#5 Jason Statham (55)
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Jason Statham uses rings as part of his training. He said: there's so much benefit that can be had in terms of shoulder mobility and real, usable strength. I really like them because you're always trying to learn a new skill, which makes things more interesting rather than just repeat. It's such a difficult piece of apparatus to master. I'm getting better, but I need a bit more time in the saddle before I can show you pictures of the iron cross. “
#6 Halle Berry (56)
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Halle Berry is one of the fittest celebs in Hollywood and is proof that your workouts don’t need to become less intense as you get older. At the age of 22, she was diagnosed with diabetes and it became critical for her to manage her diet and exercise. She shared: “I’d work on strength and cardio… I’d do yoga and stretching, all while I did a few hours of martial training each day. For me, it’s been important not to overstress my body.”
#7 Mark Wahlberg (51)
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Although the Patriots’ Day actor has been known in the past for his extremely early-morning workouts, his exercise program is inherently tied to whatever movie he has to prepare for. He said: “"I train for whatever my next role is or whatever I gotta do for work”. He workouts 5 days a week in his home gym and eats a plant-based diet.
#8 Gabrielle Union (50)
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At 50, Gabrielle maintains her strong body with regular sweat sessions but she doesn’t spend hours in the gym. She fits in about three 50-minute workouts each week and most of that time goes to full-body strength training moves. She told the Women’s Health: “I like to mix it up so I don’t get anxiety staring at the treadmill.”
#9 Kevin Hart (43)
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Kevin Hart is in great shape, as his workout posts on Instagram, fitness web series on Youtube, and Men’s Health cover story can all attest. Despite some of his buffest fellow celebrities offering to be a gym buddy, the comedian prefers to fly solo. In a conversation with Ellen DeGeneres, he explained: “"I don't want to be in your space, I don't need you in mine. I love that you go at it, but we're on two different wavelengths of time and schedule.”
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Jennifer Aniston said her mom was a health fanatic when she was growing up, so she rebelled when she moved out by eating lots of unhealthy food. However, she started to feel awful and mindful of what she was eating. Since then, the 53-year-old actress has developed a wellness routine that optimizes her inner and outer beauty. She shared: “Every morning, I walk and feed the dogs. Then I meditate, make my coffee, and journal or write a gratitude list. Only after that do I pull out the phone and allow emails and texts and all the busy business stuff into my brain space”.
#11 Hugh Jackman (54)
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Hugh Jackman goes to the gym in the morning as much for a state of mind as for a physical state. He said that when he worked with Baz, he might be doing close-up kissing at 8:30 or jumping over a six-foot fence with a horse. He also likes rowing as an exercise.
#12 Kate Hudson (43)
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Kate Hudson feels fortune because she has a wellness framework in place (regular workouts, an eating routine that works for her) that helped maintain her energy levels. She loves doing a variety of workouts such as walking, bike riding, and pilates. She said of her personal philosophy” "You need to know what makes you feel good. It's about doing the things you love, eating the things you want to, exercising, and not feeling like you need to [push yourself] for two hours in a hot room. You can just take a nice walk and still be healthy."