Jennifer Lopez in Bikini Top Rocks the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

“LOVE IS LIFE AND LIFE IS LIVING !!!! I was honored to be part of something very special for my friend @llcoolj tonight,” Jennifer Lopez captioned an Instagram post. She was referring to the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony for LL Cool J. His performance featured surprise appearances from Eminem and J. Lo, who showcased rock hard abs under a bikini top. How does she stay so fit at 52? Read on to see 7 ways Jennifer Lopez 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. ”Affirmations are Important”

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“Affirmations are so important,” she told Harper’s Bazaar. “I am youthful and timeless. I tell myself that every day, a few times a day. It sounds like clichéd” nonsense, “but it’s not: Age is all in your mind. Look at Jane Fonda.” One of her favorite affirmations: “My life is full of loving and joyful people, and my workplace is filled with adventure.”

2. She Once Did a “No Sugar” Challenge

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"It's no sugar, no carbs," J.Lo explained on the TODAY show. "Anything that has sugar and carbs in it, you cannot have." This is smart. “​​New research suggests that for every 5 percent of total calories you consume from added sweeteners, your risk of diabetes increases by 18 percent,” says Zero Sugar Diet author David Zinczenko. “That means for the average woman, who consumes about 1,858 calories a day, all you need to eat is 93 calories a day of added sugar to signi - cantly boost your risk. There are 4 calories in a gram of sugar, so that means about 23 grams of added sugar per day will put you directly in the path of an oncoming diabetes train. And you don’t have to live on Jolly Ranchers to reach that number. Here are some seemingly healthy foods that put you over your daily limit with just one serving:

• Dannon Fruit on the Bottom Cherry Yogurt: 24 grams
• Quaker Natural Granola Oats & Honey: 26 grams
• PowerBar Performance Energy Vanilla Crisp: 26 grams
• Tazo Organic Iced Green Tea: 30 grams
• Ocean Spray Cran-Apple: 31 grams

The problem is, even if you’re vigilant, even if you read the labels and make it a rule not to eat anything with more than 10 grams of added sugar, the numbers add up, because sugar is in everything—especially foods it doesn’t belong in, like bread, peanut butter, pasta sauce, salad dressing and oatmeal. In the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), it even coats the outside of your Advil caplets!”

3. She Takes Care of Her Skin

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Lopez avoids alcohol and coffee and “late nights” because these habits "really wreck your skin as you get older," she once told Us Weekly. “Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours. Most people don't need more than eight hours in bed to achieve this goal,” says the Mayo Clinic.

4. She Likes Switching it Up

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“I don’t like doing it later; it’s harder to get there when I have my day going already. I work out three or four times a week. When I’m in New York, I work out with David Kirsch — he’s an amazing trainer. When I’m in L.A., I work with Tracy Anderson. I like the balance that they both give me. They have two totally different approaches. I like switching it up with my body,” she said to Hollywood Life, as reported by Glamour UK.

5. She Fuels With Fresh Foods

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"She needs really good fuel for all the things that she's doing," her trainer Tracy Anderson told People in 2016. "It's all organic and it's all very well thought out, with the balance of very high-quality proteins and a lot of nutrient-dense food … Everything is fresh."

6. She Eats Cruciferous Vegetables

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Says our sister site Eat This, Not That!: “Cruciferous veggies are loaded with water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. Namely, they are packed with vitamin C, A, E, and K. Vitamin C assists in collagen formation, keeping your hair, skin, and nails growing healthily. Fat-soluble vitamins A, E, K work together to support our immune system and promote anti-aging. Eat a variety of these veggies and they will keep you looking and feeling healthy for years to come.”

7. The Pandemic Made Her Realize This About Her Health

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"It became the number one thing that we, in a way, took for granted for so long," Lopez tells PEOPLE. "Not being able to see my mom and dad as much as we wanted, we didn't spend the holidays together — different things like that where you realize health is the number one most important thing in our lives, so it became a huge priority." She added: "That time is precious and, besides health, probably the most important thing that we have, so we're going to keep a lot of those things going," Lopez states. "But also realizing that there were a lot of things we could get done from home, and that we don't have to travel as much, even though my work involves a lot of travel. I realized that there's some things I could cut out and things I could do to give me more time with my family and my kids, which I think was a blessing."

Delve into the fitness routines and lifestyle choices of Jennifer Lopez and her esteemed circle of friends. Discover how these celebrities, including Pitbull, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Seacrest, Ben Affleck, and more, maintain their enviable physiques and well-being. From workout regimens to dietary secrets, join us on a journey through the fascinating world of celebrity health and fitness. These stars share their insights on strength, stamina, mental well-being, and maintaining a healthy, vibrant lifestyle. Get ready to be inspired by the impressive bodies and wellness philosophies of Jennifer Lopez and her remarkable friends.

1. Jennifer Lopez

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In an AMA in her newsletter, Jennifer Lopez talked about her workout routine. "I think as we grow and mature, we start losing muscle and start aching," she said. "The more strength we can get in our body by lifting is really something that makes me feel strong, able and empowered. That along with stretching and staying limber and mobile are the most important things."

2. Pitbull

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Lopez has collaborated with Pitbull several times. The rapper talked about the importance of stamina in an interview with Eat This, Not That. “Being on tour takes a mental and physical toll when traveling from planes to venues to hotels all across the world," he says. "It's important that my energy is always at maximum capacity so I can give fans the best show every time we play."

3. Leonardo DiCaprio

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Lopez famously texted Leonardo DiCaprio during her Carpool Karaoke segment. The actor talked about his new movie, Killers Of The Flower Moon to Deadline. “We did a lot of work to try to help Marty do what he does best, which is to tell a very human story,” says DiCaprio. “To get to the dark side of the human condition but also understand the complexities. Here you had the wealthiest nation, the richest per capita people in the world. You had this melting pot in Oklahoma where freed slaves had created their own economy, and the Osage emerged as this wealthy culture. But you also had during that period the rise of the KKK and white supremacy and this clash of cultures. For some of these white settlers, it was like a gold rush to take advantage of people of color.”

4. Ryan Seacrest

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Lopez was a judge on American Idol, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. He shared his diet secrets with People. "I'm like con-vegan, I call it conveniently vegan. So I do cheat and eat things every once a while, but I try and mostly stay plant-based and fish-based occasionally."

5. Ben Affleck

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Lopez’s husband, Ben Affleck, talked about how he got in shape to play Batman to Men’s Journal. He says that he worked with trainer, Walter Norton Jr., to help him stay in shape. “Getting ready for this role meant working hard, day in and day out with Walter. But it was the kind of work where I felt gains in not only my size, but also my mental and physical health.”

6. Jennifer Garner

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Lopez gets along with her husband’s ex, actress Jennifer Garner. The two are seen doing activities with their kids together. Garner works with trainer, Beth Nicely, to help her stay in shape. "On a typical day we'll do a solid warm-up and then we'll get the blood flowing and the heart rate up a bit with some cardio dances," Nicely told Shape. "We might do two to four dances and then I'll usually take her through a plyometric box series."

7. Cameron Diaz

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In an interview on the GOOP podcast, Lopez’s friend and co-star, Cameron Diaz, shared that she intermittently fasts. “I’m the mother of a two-year-old, so we’re both having a little of this and a little of that, and do I need to be snacking as much as she is all day? Doing a little reset kind of brings you back. It helps you be more present at the moment, staying aware of what you’re saying and what you’re doing.”

8. Leah Remini

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Lopez and Leah Remini have been friends for years. In an Instagram post at the tail-end of the pandemic, Remini revealed how she’s approaching things. She captioned the post, “I got to celebrate this weekend for my birthday. It was a night filled with family, friends, friends that are family and lots of Love & Laughter. And as we all prepare for our lives to open up again, let us all be reminded to take nothing for granted. Dance, eat the cake, take the chance, forgive & reconnect! More pics to come.”

9. Keith Urban

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Lopez and Keith Urban were judges on American Idol together. In a 2010 interview with Men’s Health, Urban talked about his approach to taking care of his voice. "I had to start thinking like an athlete and not a musician. The vocal cords are a muscle, and you have to stretch your muscles and drink lots of water and take care of them. Your body just shifts, and you gotta go with it.”

10. Harry Connick Jr.

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Lopez’s fellow American Idol judge, Harry Connick Jr., shared his diet and workout secrets with The Telegraph. “I work out for 30 minutes every day at home in Connecticut; sometimes I do kettlebells. I don’t like to eat before noon – I’m an intermittent faster, otherwise I really go to extremes. I can eat a whole pizza or eight doughnuts, it’s like I don’t have an off switch. I don’t drink at all, either.”