Jennifer Aniston
The 54-year-old tests the US star’s workout – that’s her conclusion
US actress Jennifer Aniston
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Jennifer Aniston has discovered P.Volve for herself. Here you can find out why she loves this fitness trend and whether it really brings the hoped-for success.
US actress Jennifer Aniston, 54, is passionate about P.Volve, a resistance-based workout. The exercises seem to be easy for the “Friends” star to do. The also 54-year-old journalist Anna Maxted dared to do a self-test for an article by “Mail Online” and wants to answer the question: How simple and effective is P.Volve really?
Jennifer Aniston swears by P.Volve
With P.Volve (an abbreviation for “Personal Evolution”) the entire body is trained in all planes of movement. It’s a low-impact fitness method that uses resistance-based equipment (such as balls and bands). Aniston discovered this method for herself after many years of very intense and sweaty exercises. In an interview with “Women’s Health” the actress gives an insight into her then – and now – fitness routine. “It varies from week to week depending on your work schedule. Ideally, I’d like four training days a week and then one day where I walk or hike more.”
Her previous workout was very different, the actress says: “I used to get up hours before work and those times are pretty crazy considering how early it was. By that I mean 4am!” She stopped doing strenuous cardio exercise for 45 minutes to an hour because her knees couldn’t take it anymore and it just wasn’t efficient. Instead, P.Volve is doing her a lot of good. “It’s such a mind-body connection because it’s not just throwing your arms out to the side or doing jumping jacks. You really pay attention to your body and your movements.”
That’s what the journalist says
Can the journalist share Maxted Aniston’s love for this workout after her self-test? According to the author, she was previously of the opinion that the training would not pose too much of a challenge for her – until she realized that it took her three attempts to complete her first online course. “It’s a good thing there’s a pause button.”
Even if the training form is gentler on the body than many other high-intensity workouts, P.Volve pushed Maxted to its limits: A workout that the author completed with a trainer consisted of a quick series of planks, push-ups, leg raises and individual glute exercises. More strenuous exercises followed, until Maxted had to stop after 23 minutes and staggered to the sofa. “Why did I assume Aniston’s preferred workouts would be anything less than hard as hell?”
Because her core was “weak as an American tea,” she searched the exercise provider’s website for exercises to strengthen the lower back and got “a solid cardio workout.” She only recommends spinning classes to people who are “looking for a near-death cardio experience” because, as a middle-aged woman, “it’s not comfortable for my hips or my heart to ride my bike, like I’m escaping an erupting volcano.”
She particularly liked the fact that a lot of content is specially tailored to the needs of women. In this connection she mentions a interview on the website with P.Volve’s senior physiotherapist, Dr. Amy Hoover discussing the importance of a strong pelvic floor. “I’ve had three children and I feel seen. That’s impressive,” writes Maxted. But would she recommend P.Volve overall?
“After a week and eight fun, puffy, limb-stretching, and sometimes excruciating classes, I know I’m hooked,” she concludes. She understands why Aniston is such a big fan: “It’s as challenging as you want to make it and after perfecting my technique I really felt like I had improved my strength, physique and cardiovascular health.”
This article originally appeared on GALA.
Sources used: dailymail.co.uk, womenshealthmag.com