Fit over 40: Celebrities share their secrets to staying healthy and strong

Maintaining good health is important nowadays, especially as we face climatic disturbances and deadly pandemics. It's necessary to take care of ourselves. And once we are over 40, metabolism slows down, energy levels reduce, and it becomes a challenge to stay fit.

But these celebrities prove that age is just a number if you take care of your body and mind. Here’s how they do it:

Eva Longoria (50 years)

She keeps things fun with trampoline workouts, calling it a low-impact way to boost energy and support lymphatic drainage. She adds light weights for strength.

Dwayne Johnson (53 years)

Famous for his discipline, The Rock sticks to split training, dedicating each day to different muscle groups. Sundays? That’s when he enjoys epic cheat meals.

Jennifer Lopez (56 years)

Jennifer Lopez is super healthy thanks to her diet and workout; the three things she always prioritizes are her sleep, nutrition, and exercise.

Hilary Swank (51 years)

After training like a boxer for Million Dollar Baby, she fell in love with resistance workouts. They help her stay flexible and keep her bones strong.

Jason Statham (58 years)

The Meg actor prefers gymnastic rings, saying they build real, usable strength and keep things interesting with new challenges.

Halle Berry (59 years)

Halle Berry is very serious about her health. She was diagnosed with diabetes at 22. Instead of a metabolic disorder, she continued her career because of her fitness. The 59-year-old actress does martial arts, yoga, and strength training to stay fit and strong.

Mark Wahlberg (54 years)

Mark Wahlberg is a workout enthusiast. He consistently worked out for many years. Wahlberg loves high-intensity interval training and sticks to a mostly plant-based diet.

Gabrielle Union (52 years)

Gabrielle Union keeps workouts short but effective, mixing strength training with quick bursts of cardio. Her secret? Always changing things up.

Kevin Hart (46 years)

Kevin prefers training solo, believing it keeps him focused on what works best for his body without unnecessary competition.

Jennifer Aniston (56 years)

Wellness is a lifestyle for her. She starts her mornings with meditation, journaling, and light movement. Even just 5 minutes of jump rope makes her feel amazing.

Hugh Jackman (56 years)

He trains early, focusing on rowing, push-ups, and chest exercises. For him, fitness is as much about mental clarity as it is about strength.

Kate Hudson (46 years)

The 46-year-old actress believes wellness is about quality of life. She recently opened up about her secret disorder on the Change Your Brain Every Day podcast, saying that she has ADHD. 

Despite her illness, she works hard to stay fit. She regularly walks, rides a bike, and practices intermittent fasting. Her main priorities are to eat well and stay active.