The full-body workout that keeps J.Lo in incredible shape

With age, Jennifer Lopez seems to get stronger. I came up with her exercises as her trainer, but she deserves all the credit. She not only eats clean and scores the right amount of z’s, she stands up for her body amid jam-packed days. Does a celebrity rival the timetable? This routine is for you, then. It strengthens and tones you from head to foot, while giving the derrière (kicks galore!) a little extra love. Now, if only I could bottle up the swagger of Jennifer…

If you ever visit one of my studios, you’ll find a comfortable and toasty room that I like. Doing exercises in a warm and humid atmosphere makes the muscles more flexible (be careful not to push yourself too far), making it easier to execute these complex movements. That’s good news, given that lengthening our muscles is our target.

On one hand, do 30 reps of each step in the pattern, then repeat the sequence on the other. For these moves, wear ankle weights; start with 1 1/2 or 2 pounds and build up to 5 pounds (J.Lo uses that). Don’t you own a pair of weights on your ankle? Try the High-Quality Ankle Weights Set for Ivation Premium ($19; amazon.com).

1. Flexed Pull and Arabesque Knee

The full-body workout that keeps J.Lo in incredible shape

Start on all fours; lower down and clasp hands to forearms. Pull the left knee in front of the chest; flex the foot; ( A ). Holding the foot flexed, stretching back and up the left leg ( B ). Reverse motion back to “A.” to the lower left leg. Knees should hover over the concrete.

2. Arabesque Lunge

The full-body workout that keeps J.Lo in incredible shape

Kneel with an upright body. Step right foot out horizontally, hands on hips, into a lunch on the kneeling side ( A ). To get down to forearms, lower body forward; clasp hands and stretch right leg back and up ( B ). Raise your torso back to “A” as you drop your right knee.” Try not to hunch your shoulders.”

3. Push-Up of Coupé to Attitude

The full-body workout that keeps J.Lo in incredible shape

Lie facedown near the torso with elbows and hands under the shoulders. Bend your left shoulder, cross your left ankle back over your right knee ( A ). Push your body up and down, get to your right knee while you raise your left leg up ( B ). Reverse motion to lower back to “A.” Force back the body, creating a shoulder to hand diagonal line formation.

4. Side Kick lifting

The full-body workout that keeps J.Lo in incredible shape

Sit on your right hip with your knees bent, your left hand on your left hip, with your left leg slightly in front of you on your right, with your foot on the floor. Lower forearm down to right ( A ). Raise your hips until you rest on the right shin; kick up your left knee ( B ). “A.”A.

5. Balance of Shoulder with Leg Pull

The full-body workout that keeps J.Lo in incredible shape

On all fours, begin. Loop the right arm under the chest as you lower down until the head and right shoulder rest on the floor, holding down the left hand for support. Shift the hips forward slightly. Extend your left leg to the side, your toes to the floor ( A ). Lift left leg up, retaining the upper-body position; point foot ( B ). “A.”A.


Tracy’s wearing: Alala Essential Seamless Bra ($45; alalastyle.com); Nike Power Epic Lux Women’s Printed Running Tights ($120; nike.com); Nike Air Max 1 Jacquard Sneakers ($145; barneys.com).

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