Taraji P. Henson In Workout Gear Lifts Weights

Taraji P. Henson is showing fans and followers what a typical strength-training workout looks like for the actress. Henson shared a video of herself wearing red leggings and a matching tank top, lifting heavy weights at the gym. “She been working @forcefitnessinc,” she captioned the post. “Let’s gooooo🔥🔥🔥🔥😍,” commented Lala Anthony. Henson is 53 and in the best shape of her life—here’s what her fitness and wellness routines look like.

Actress Taraji P. Henson covered the November edition of Women’s Health, and she looked stunning. “The older you get, the harder it is to get in shape,” she said. It was feeling down during lockdown that motivated her. “I realized I had to do everything I could to feel good, or that depression thing was going to get the best of me.” The Empire star wore a green sweater ensemble, and showed off her figure. Read on to see 5 ways Taraji P. Henson 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!

Taraji P. Henson wants you to get in the best shape of your life—in 30 days. The Academy Award winning actress recently launched the Force Fitness 30-Day Fitness Challenge with her trainer, Mike T, an all-encompassing health and fitness movement that helped the 50-year-old get in phenomenal physical form. Read on to learn about the program that helps Taraji P. Henson stay in shape and the photos that prove it works—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bikini Photos!

In a new video shared to her Instagram account, the actress gives fans a sneak peek at the simple but hardcore workout, which includes light weights and ankle weights and circuits that consists of different types of lunges, squats and lifts.

She also explained to fans why being sore post-workout is a good thing. “I see results, I get fired up. Cause I know things are working. When you’re sore, don’t be discouraged. Sore means something is happening. Sore means things are happening. Fat is burning. Muscles are building. So you should want to be sore. You should hunger for that sore. Cause that’s when your body is going to change,” she says in the clip.

Per the website where fans can sign up for the challenge, a monthly fee will get your exclusive video and training content. “You will be using the same full-body exercises and nutrition plan designed to build Taraji's trademark figure,” it reads. Daily workouts are designed by Mike T himself and users get exclusive access to exercise videos and content, all modifiable for use at the gym or from home. It also includes scientifically backed diet and nutrition tips to help maximize results.

Over the weekend, Taraji shared a photo flaunting her own results, looking incredibly fit and curvy while rocking a string bikini in front of the mirror.

What does she eat to fuel her workotus? "I try to do my proteins. When I want a salt taste, I'll do boiled eggs with my fermented vegetables. When I want a sweet taste, I'll grab a Special K protein bar or protein shake. I just want to make healthier choices. I had a health scare and I want to live. My health scare came from me not eating right. You think just because you're small and you work out that everything is coming up roses, until you take a look inside. There are so many things that we eat that are bad for us — hormones in animals — that affect you. Coffee on an empty stomach — who knew it could kill you? I know now," she told the Cut.

To enlist in Taraji’s challenge, head on over to the website. Currently the 30-day program is on sale for $89.

Unless you live under a social media rock you have probably experienced the viral trend on social media that just about every celebrity is partaking in: The Not My Name viral challenge. In their videos, set to the Ting Ting’s song That’s Not My Name, celebrities offer up clips of all the characters they have played, and fans are eating it up. The latest celeb to join in on the entertaining viral movement? Taraji P. Henson, who used it as an excuse to show off all the names she has been called professionally–as well as her impressively fit body in a swimsuit. “Y’all know I HAD to get in on this!!! Shoutout to @drewbarrymore for starting this trend ✨ Which is your fave character!?” she captioned her video. How does the actress keep herself in stellar physical form? Read on to see 10 ways Taraji P. Henson 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!