Jennifer Aniston in Two-Piece Workout Gear Poses During a Workout

Jennifer Aniston, the beloved star from Friends and a whole roster of hits like The Morning Show and Horrible Bosses, not only dazzles on screen but also rocks her fitness regime. Fresh from a gym session with her buddy—clad in sleek black workout attire and looking absolutely fabulous—she lets us in on how she maintains that enviable physique. Dive in as we uncover five of Jen’s top fitness strategies, complete with stunning snapshots that show just how well they work!

1. She Makes Time For Herself

Aniston shared some of her wellness secrets with Shape Magazine. She says that making time for herself is important to her. "I think it's important. I think you have to have a nice amount of ‘me’ time-whatever it is. Even back [at the start of my career], I'd come home from work and-as corny as it sounds–I would always sit and watch the sunsets because they're so beautiful and it would just be a nice little time to chill out. Now, the morning is my self-care time because it gears me up for the day ahead. For me, that's meditation, which I do first thing when I wake up before I have my coffee, because if I get out of the room I won't sit back down. So I'll start with that to just kind of calm myself before I head out to exercise."

2. She Does Interval Training

Aniston shared some of her favorite workouts with Shape. She says that she does a lot of interval training. "I still love yoga and cardio, but these days it's been interval training. I think muscle confusion and switching it up is important. I work out at Rise Nation [a 30-minute total-body climbing workout] and with my trainer [Rise Nation founder] Jason who just has me carrying really heavy ropes around and throwing medicine balls against walls and stuff. I'd never really done anything like that before, but I love it.”

3. She Takes Fitness Classes

Aniston tells Shape that she likes to take fitness class. “I take the class Taryn Toomey's The Class, which I am in love with because it's sort of a fantastic moving meditation. You get your emotions out, you get your psyche cleaned, you get your body sweating-it checks a lot of boxes. So that's one I'm very into right now. You feel the power of the group energy-it's kind of an extraordinary experience. Not to expose too much, but the first time I did it I was in tears!"

4. She Eats Healthy In The Morning

Aniston shared her typical breakfast with Shape. "I make a quick shake with protein powder, spinach, maca powder, berries, and vitamin C powder I put in there that's pretty good. I'm not a big breakfast person, but I made myself become a breakfast person. I was always one of those people that just didn't eat in the morning but, of course, you're always hearing it's the most important meal of the day so I find that the shake is really good. Sometimes I do a fasted workout and just have a cup of coffee and then go and work out. You actually have more energy than you expect and [burn more calories] because you're dipping into the reserves as opposed to using the food you've just processed and ingested."

5. She’s Living A Healthy Life

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Aniston shared some of her secrets for living a healthy life to CR Fashion Book. “I drink a lot of water, move my body daily, try to eat whole, fresh foods, and get as much sleep as I can. That last part is chal- lenging for me, but it’s so important. I feel it when I don’t get enough rest. In addition to all of that, I try to be really mindful about what I let into my head- space. Our world is really going through some challenges, and I know we all care a lot, but sometimes I think it’s imperative that we turn off the noise.”

Jennifer Aniston, one of the most beloved and successful actresses, has been in the spotlight for decades. From her iconic role as Rachel Green on Friends to her current work on The Morning Show, she’s known for her glowing health and fitness. Recently, Aniston shared workout photos on her Instagram stories, showing herself doing planks and a Pvolve class. Here’s how she keeps her body strong and her mind balanced.

1. She Planks

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As you can see from her Instagram stories, Aniston does planks to help herself stay in shape. LifeHack states that the exercise has a lot of benefits. “A plank workout is one of the best exercises for strengthening your core. You’ll note that when you maintain the plank posture, your biceps, neck, and shoulder muscles are also put to the test and stretched. This is excellent news if you like to do press-ups because it encourages their growth and development.”

2. She’s Mindful Of What She Eats

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Aniston shared some of her wellness secrets with Byrdie. She says that she makes sure to eat healthy, specifically that she is mindful of what is in her food. "I’m much more mindful about what I eat and conscious of my ingredients. I try to practice balance by eating a proper amount of protein, vegetables, and water and exercising."

3. She Doesn’t Use Too Much Heat On Her Hair

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Aniston tells Byrdie that she doesn’t like to use a lot of heat on her hair. "I try to stay away from heat. Hair dryers, flat irons, and curling irons will destroy your hair, and that's coming from someone who knows. When you're overprocessing, overcoloring, or shooting every day and getting blowouts, it damages your hair. So, I resist heat as much as possible and use a great, healthy shampoo and conditioner along with the LolaVie Weekly Hair Mask."

5. She Doesn’t Beat Herself Up

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Aniston revealed to Byrdie that she doesn’t like to push herself too hard when it comes to fitness. "Don't beat your body up physically. Take it easy. It will serve you in the long run—this is your only body. Honestly, I wish I'd discovered Pvolve in my 20s and 30s because I really banged up my body with running at ridiculous speeds, CrossFit training, [and other workouts]. My physical therapist used to say I was her job security. She gave me a Barbie doll with Kinesio tape on every injury she'd treated me for over the last sixteen years, and the whole doll was covered in tape. But with Pvolve's low-impact, functional fitness, you get a major bang for your buck and don't get injured."

4. She Doesn’t Spend Too Much Time In Front Of A Screen

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Aniston shared one of her biggest self-care secrets with Byrdie. “I try to stay off the computer as much as possible and get into a better brain space with a show or a movie. In general, my most important self-care practice is staying off of my screens and trying not to digest the news as much as I can. There's too much information coming at us all day, and I don't think our brains are designed for this kind of information intake. It sounds cliché, but if I consume too much, my stress levels go up—so my self-care is trying to limit my information intake as much as I can without being left in the dark, which is a lot easier said than done."

Jennifer Aniston is known for looking always put together on TV, but on Instagram she's not afraid to show a more vulnerable side of herself. Yesterday, she posted a picture of herself with wild hair and seemingly no makeup on, with the caption: "Okay, humidity." Despite the untamed locks, she looks fantastic. How does Aniston stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Jennifer Aniston stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Aniston has incredible skin, which has kept her looking almost exactly the same way as when she was playing Rachel Green on Friends. Naturally, Aniston has to take good care of her skin. For a long time, she was a celebrity spokesperson for Aveeno, which is a skincare line made of natural ingredients. She also has her own haircare line, LolaVie.

2. She Starts Her Day Off Healthy

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Aniston tells Elle that she makes sure to start her day off with a healthy breakfast and habits. “When I wake up, I have warm lemon water and then I have a shake or avocado and eggs, which is one of my favorites,” she says.

3. She Puts Collagen Powder In Her Shakes

Aniston tells Well + Good that she likes to include collagen powder when she makes her shakes in the mornings, and she’s seeing results. “There’s a collagen peptide that I’ve been loving — I’ve been seeing a difference! My nails are stronger and there’s a healthier … how do you explain it? A glow.”

4. She’s Good At Limiting Herself

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Aniston says to InStyle that she believes in moderation, but she makes sure that she doesn’t go too crazy. “Usually. I’m good at that. I can have one M&M, one chip,” she says.

5. She Does Pilates

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Aniston is a fan of doing Pilates, and she tells InStyle that she had to exclusively rely on this exercise for a while. “I had an injury last fall and I was only able to do Pilates, which I absolutely love.”

6. She Does The 15-15-15 Rule For Working Out

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Now that Aniston has recovered from her previous injuries, she tells InStyle that she is back to her typical workout routine. She says that she likes to do different workouts for the same periods of time. “I’m going back to my 15-15-15, which is a 15-minute spin, elliptical, run.”

7. She Gets Moving Everyday

Aniston tells InStyle that she makes sure to get moving every single day, even if it’s only for a short period of time. “I need some kind of movement, even if it’s just 10 minutes a day on a trampoline.”