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If you want to look like Jennifer Lopez, you're probably not alone in wondering how she gets such a toned and fit body.
The "Limitless" singer and actress, 51, is a triple threat who can sing well, dance with the best of them, and has had an acting career that has spanned more than three decades.
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No matter what type of workout routine you’re following — be it a dance routine, circuit training or walking around your neighborhood — there are a few moves that can help you achieve the body J.Lo has been rocking for years.
How to Get a Toned Body Like Jennifer Lopez?
Here's a look at seven exercises to help you get a toned body like Jennifer Lopez's:
1) Sumo Squat with Medicine Ball
Jennifer Lopez's toned body is an excellent example to aim for with these Medicine Ball Sumo Squats. This is a total body exercise that primarily targets your core, builds muscle in the legs and help you lose weight.
Here's how you do this exercise:
- Stand with your feet wider than hip-width apart, toes pointing out at a 45-degree angle.
- Hold a medicine ball in front of you, with arms extended to the floor.
- Bend your knees into a half squat, and press through your feet to stand back up.
- Thrust your hips forward, twisting side-to-side with the medicine ball at shoulder level.
- Complete another squat while moving the medicine ball back in front of you, and complete another twist on the other side.
2) Reverse Lunge
The Reverse Lunge is a variation of the Lunge that better mimics the movements of running, which can give you a leaner, more toned body like Jennifer Lopez's.
To perform a reverse lunge:
- There are many variations of the lunge, but most of them are done by stepping forward or backward.
- To do a reverse lunge, stand up straight, and tighten your core muscles.
- Take a step back with your left foot.
- Bend your right knee till it's at a right angle, and lower your left knee to the same position.
- Push back up, and return to the starting position.
3) Planks on Stability Ball
Adding a stability ball to your regular plank workout can tone your muscles and body, just like Jennifer Lopez's. Stability ball planks make simple planks much more challenging, especially if you add a ball. Your body will require muscle engagement to stabilise on the ball.
To do this exercie:
- Start by kneeling on the floor, with your hands cupped around a stability ball.
- Tighten your abs and glutes, and stretch out your legs behind you into a straight line.
- Straighten your arms, but keep your shoulders down and away from your ears.
- Hold this position while breathing normally.
- Make sure not to sag through your low back while holding this posture.
4) Shoulder Taps
Instead of a traditional plank, which is an isometric exercise, shoulder taps are an active move that can tone your arms and give you a toned body like Jennifer Lopez's.
To do a shoulder tap correctly, you must engage several muscles at the same time—the abs, back, chest and arms.
Here's how you do this exercise:
- Kneel on the floor, with your legs hip-width apart and your ankles crossed, so that your body is in one straight line from the crown of your head to the floor.
- Keeping your hips and shoulders level and squared in front of you, lift one palm to the top of your opposite arm. Hold this position for a moment before returning to the starting position.
5) Side Planks
The side plank works your obliques and gives you a toned body like Jennifer Lopez's.
To do side planks:
- Lie on your right side, stacking your legs and straightening your arms.
- Position your elbow under your shoulder so that it points away from you and turn your hand into a fist.
- Keep your neck neutral, breathe out, and brace your core to lift your hips off the floor while keeping everything else in line.
- Hold this position for 15 to 60 seconds, depending on how fit you are.
6) Torso Rotation with Band
To get a toned body like Jennifer Lopez's, you should do torso rotation every alternate day. You can do this exercise in a variety of ways, allowing you to progress or challenge yourself in a way that works best for you.
To do this move:
- Stand with your back to the anchor.
- Grab the band in both hands, and step away from the anchor.
- Extend your arms straight out in front of you, and rotate your torso to one side till your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Reverse the motion, and repeat on both sides.
7) Lateral Lunge
The lateral lunge is a great pre-run mobilisation exercise that can give you toned, lean legs and a butt like Jennifer Lopez's.
To do this exercise:
- Stand with your feet slightly apart; step to the side with your left foot, and lower your body until your left knee is bent 90 degrees.
- Repeat this step for 10-12 repetitions before alternating sides.
Takeaway
If you're looking to really tone your whole body, the aforementioned routine from J-Lo is a great way to do it. It will take endurance, focus and discipline, but the results will be worth it.
Consider incorporating the said workout into your routine at least twice a week, and celebrate your new level of fitness with a tasty muffin or slice of cheesecake.
