Slim Down Like Courteney Cox Doing These 5 Things

Whether she's lounging at home with her dogs, hanging out with her famous friends, or hitting the red carpet promoting her latest project Shining Vale, Courteney Cox looks amazing. At 57-years-old, the Friends star appears ageless! Read on to see the five ways she stays in shape and what experts CelebWell spoke to have to say about her diet and fitness regime. Read on to see 5 ways Courteney Cox 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 Juices

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According to Celeb Health Magazine, Cox has green juice regularly. Mae Alexis, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with Nanala Cove says, "Drinking green juice daily provides you with vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants and nutrients that are essential for your body & brain. It also is full of fiber and can help you flush out toxins in a more effective and timely manner."

2. Eats Whole Foods

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While the Scream star loves to bake sweet treats, for the most part, she eats a clean healthy diet with plenty of chicken and veggies. According to Kimberly Marsh, MS, RD with the Low Iodine Dietician, eating basic, "whole" foods is always a good idea because you will be more in control of the calories you are eating. You can control the amount of fats, sodium, etc that are added. Whole grains, such as brown rice, quinoa, and oats as well as plenty of vegetables are great whole foods." She adds, "Vegetables are great sources of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. These vitamins and minerals are important to keep your body running at its best. They help you efficiently burn calories and have energy for exercise as well as your everyday life. The fiber keeps your digestion regular, which makes you feel better and less bloated. Fiber also helps you feel full longer, so you eat less snacks between meals."

3. Everything in Moderation

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Scroll through the star's Insta pics and you'll see plenty of images of food, including pasta--a dish she loves to make. Angela L. Lago MS RD LDN with The Mental Wellness Dietitian states, "Balance and Moderation are key when it comes to losing weight and staying in shape! Sure, some individuals prefer to go cold turkey and cut items out of their diet completely, but many times those same individuals are unable to stick to an overall healthy lifestyle and fall back into old habits. This is where the term yo-yo dieting gets its name from. Practicing mindfulness while eating is a great way to balance your nutritional habits and enjoy foods that nourish your body as well as treats that you find enjoyment in that may not be as healthy."

4. Does Yoga

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Celeb Health Magazine reports Cox loves doing yoga and Heather Carroll with A Balanced Life Training states, "Yoga is a must in any training regimine. It truly brings the breath, body and mind together. As you become more efficient with your practice, you are able to really become more aware of your body and its signals. You find balance, core strength, flexibility, more supple muscles and joints! Your mind also learns how to focus on the body and the breath, leaving behind the outside world and to-do lists for a while. Yoga is very physical and focuses on correct muscle use and alignment. It is a great way to see if you are compensating for an injury or a muscle that's not firing properly. The holds will help to train the muscles and strengthen them. It definitely makes a longer, leaner look to the body."

5. She's Constantly Active and Switches Up Her Routine

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The mother of one is always on the move and does everything from cardio to surfing to dancing and spin class. Alexis explains, "Simply put, SAID is the answer. 'Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands.' Your body, just like your brain, needs new stimuli in order to grow and improve. To put it in a not so conventional way, your body gets bored and will start to function sluggishly and less efficiently if you're not frequently switching things up on it. Also, you are less likely to be motivated, from a mental and mindset standpoint, if you're not continuously being challenged in some small, new way. That's just how we are built as human beings. It's funny how we fear change, yet change is the very thing that keeps us alive and thriving."

Courteney Cox is celebrating a landmark anniversary with Johnny McDaid in her swimsuit. In a new social media post the former Friends star shares a rare bathing suit snap, honoring 10 years of being in a relationship with her Snow Patrol beau. “10 years,” she captioned the Instagram Reel. How does the star maintain her youthful looks and body at 59? She recently spilled all of her diet and fitness secrets.

1. She Follows This Morning Self-Care Routine

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Courteney swears by her self-care morning ritual. “After I wake up, I immediately brush my teeth and wash my face. After that, I scrub the shit out of my legs with an ESPA dry brush for circulation. I'm into this new thing where I use Aquaphor healing ointment mixed with Augustinus Bader 🐬body cream or oil. I love that combination, but I also like to switch things up. Sometimes I'll mix body oil with Aquaphor and put it all over my body. I love Tata Harper exfoliating cleanser and I mix that with True Botanicals cleansing balm,” she told Marie Claire.

2. She Juices

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Courtney takes vitamins “every morning” and then juices. “I used to do celery juice in the morning for about two years. I was so obsessed with it that I even did it on vacation. I would find a way to get a juicer and do it. Now, I am doing the cucumber, pineapple, ginger, and lemon thing. I don't know if it's cleaning my gut, but it's a way to get something liquid down because it's hard for me to drink water. Finally, I have a cup of decaf coffee with oat milk and honey,” she said.

3. She Plays Tennis

Courteney picks up a racquet regularly. “I play tennis twice a week. I used to box twice a week, but my left knee is hurt,” she said. According to ACE Fitness it blends together cardio and aerobic exercise, as there is a lot of running around, and hand-eye coordination. "While tennis provides numerous health benefits—improved aerobic fitness and anaerobic endurance, muscular fitness (grip strength and endurance), flexibility, multiple skill parameters (balance, speed, agility and quickness), reactivity, and power—it also is psychologically demanding," they say.

4. She Does Pilates

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“I also do pilates once a week,” Courteney added. According to the Mayo Clinic there are lots of benefits to the workout, as it “strengthens the body's inner core while increasing its flexibility resulting in improved overall health. It can also promote longer, leaner muscles, injury prevention, relief from stress and back pain, enhanced athletic performance, and heightened mind-body awareness.

5. She Lifts Weights

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Courteney also understands the importance of lifting weights. “As I get older, I realize it's more important for me to do weights. It’s amazing how I used to be really muscley but not so much anymore,” she said.

6. She Cooks

What is Courteney’s “Self-Care Ritual”? “I like to cook. I have this steak recipe I received from my friend, Brandi Carlile, whom I met through Instagram, which is kind of weird. I also make a great baked chicken and chicken parmesan. I don't just eat and grill; there's some serious marination going on,” she said.

7. She Has a Bedtime Routine

Courteney has a bedtime routine. “Around 6:30 p.m. is when I light a candle and just chill out and watch something on TV. I love documentaries. That's a big thing for me. Of course, everyone likes true crime and that includes me. At night, before I go to bed, I wash my face and clean it off with a hot towel that I’ve placed various oils on. Then, I do the same body brushing I did in the morning with my dry brush,” she said.

Courteney Cox is 59 and killing it in the gym and on the tennis court. Cox has switched up her exercise routine to really focus on building muscle and staying strong—but she still has fun doing it. The actress shared a video of herself on social media, playing tennis in a gray t-shirt and black workout pants. “I got it!” she captioned the post of herself comically catching a tennis ball in her mouth. Cox is still making people laugh—here’s how she stays happy and healthy while approaching 60.

1. Juice Over Caffeine

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Cox starts her day with home-made juice and avoids caffeine. “I take vitamins every morning,” she told Marie Claire. “I used to do celery juice in the morning for about two years. I was so obsessed with it that I even did it on vacation. I would find a way to get a juicer and do it. Now, I am doing the cucumber, pineapple, ginger, and lemon thing. I don't know if it's cleaning my gut, but it's a way to get something liquid down because it's hard for me to drink water. Finally, I have a cup of decaf coffee with oat milk and honey.”

2. True Crime Lover

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Cox winds down at night with scary TV shows and body brushing. “Around 6:30 p.m. is when I light a candle and just chill out and watch something on TV,” she told Marie Claire. “I love documentaries. That's a big thing for me. Of course, everyone likes true crime and that includes me. At night, before I go to bed, I wash my face and clean it off with a hot towel that I’ve placed various oils on. Then, I do the same body brushing I did in the morning with my dry brush.”

3. Fun Hobbies

Hobbies are very important to Cox, who is passionate about design books and music. “I love to cook and I love to play the piano and I love to play tennis and I love to putter,” she told Vogue. “Puttering is a big one for me. If you just have time during the day where someone says, ‘you have nothing to do for the next hour and a half,’ I just go through my house. I recently redid my bookshelf. I don’t read—sorry! I try. But when there are too many words on a page, I just get overwhelmed and it’s hard for my mind to slow down. I’m just not a reader. But I love design books, art books.”

4. Treadmill and Crunches

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Cox’s workout routine includes gym machines and crunches on the mat (which she admits to not being crazy about). “I have a new trainer, who I love,” she told Vogue. “She’s a physical therapist—that’s how we started together, because I had some back issues—and now I work out with her three days a week. I just expanded the gym at my house and I’m so in love with it. I have a few machines and then I have one of those Bosu Balls to do leg presses. But she puts me through it. Say maybe I’ll be on the treadmill for three minutes, and then I’ll be on a machine, and then I have a leg press, and she’ll have me do crunches. I think machines are so much more fun than doing mat work.”

5. Tennis and Weight Training

Cox knows how important weight training is for women as they get older. “I play tennis twice a week,” she told Marie Claire. “I used to box twice a week, but my left knee is hurt. I also do Pilates once a week. As I get older, I realize it's more important for me to do weights. It’s amazing how I used to be really muscley but not so much anymore.”