Staying fit after 40 isn't easy. In fact, losing weight gets harder once you hit your 40s because your metabolism slows down and lower oestrogen levels can cause insulin sensitivity, which can increase your cravings for unhealthy foods. The way you lost weight in your 20s and 30s just doesn't work anymore either, but dropping those stubborn kilos isn't impossible. Allow these fit female celebrities over 40 inspire you to rethink the way you move and eat.
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Nicole Kidman
Kidman grew up running and is also a fan of spinning and yoga. When asked about her secret to success, she said she takes a practical approach. "It's walking a path that's ultimately 80 percent healthy," she told Women's Health.
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Michelle Obama
Famous for her love of fitness and nutrition - and those toned arms! - Obama says she uses exercise to relieve stress. According to Vogue, in a 2008 interview she said, "Exercise is really important to me - it's therapeutic."
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Jennifer Aniston
Aniston is the queen of defying age (just check out the photos from her 50th birthday party). In an interview with Ellen Degeneres, she revealed that she owes her rock-hard body to her boxing sessions with trainer Leyon Azubuike.
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Naomi Watts
Watts is a big fan of The Class, a yoga-cardio combination workout that's gaining popularity by the day. In an Instagram post, she wrote, "Feeling good with @courtney_deri @theclass nothing like a hundred burpees to start your day!!"
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Cindy Crawford
Supermodel Crawford knows it takes hard work and dedication to stay fit. She frequently posts about her workouts on Instagram, revealing that she hits the gym most days, even on weekends.
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Jillian Michaels
The celebrity trainer turned celeb herself eats every four hours to keep up with her very active lifestyle and eats a very healthy diet. But on the weekends, you can find her indulging in chocolate bars and organic cheese.
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Sandra Bullock
Bullock is a big fan of Body By Simone. "There's always cardio like dance, jump roping, or rebounding," she told InStyle. She also switches up her workouts. In the same interview, she said she does Pilates, kickboxing, and weight training.
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Elle Macpherson
In a recent cover story for New Beauty, Macpherson revealed she had to switch up her diet and exercise routine when she turned 50. Now she focuses on less intense exercise: "I do Vinyasa yoga or power yoga, or go for a swim, go paddleboarding or waterskiing, or take the dogs for a walk."
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Jennifer Lopez
A roundup of the world's fittest celebs wouldn't be complete without J.Lo. The 50-year-old star has one of the fittest bodies in the business, and these days she's often seen working out with her fiancé Alex Rodriguez.
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Jane Seymour
Seymour credits her amazing bathing suit body to her healthy diet, which includes tons of vegetables, fish, chicken, and shellfish. "I will have cheese occasionally, and if I do eat dessert, I'll just have a few tastes," she told Byrdie.
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Sophia Vergara
According to an interview with The New York Times, the Modern Family star hits the gym, but doesn't take it too seriously. When asked about her typical workout routine, she replied, "I do it when I can. Sometimes I work out with my trainer, or I do spinning or Pilates."
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Charlize Theron
Theron has always been fit and loves ballet-style workouts. According to her trainer, she combines them with 35 minutes of cardio to target the whole body.
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Sarah Jessica Parker
Despite being a busy working mom, SJP has one of the best bodies around. Her trainer, Marc Santa Maria, says she regularly does this push-up circuit.
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Cameron Diaz
Ever wonder what Cameron Diaz eats for breakfast to get that body? According to an interview with Bon Appétit: protein. "I just put something in my stomach before my workout - usually scrambled eggs, toast, an avocado, an apple with almond butter, overnight oats, or a piece of chicken," she said.
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Eva Mendes
When she's off-season, Mendes takes it a little easier and works out about three days a week. But in the summer or when she's preparing for a movie or event, that number goes up to five!
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Ellen Degeneres
The long-time talk show host is a strict vegan and owes her good health to that (and her on-air pushup competitions with Michelle Obama, of course). As for her workouts, sometimes they involve puppies.
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Christie Brinkley
If being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated at 63 isn't confirmation of your physical prowess, we don't know what is. But Brinkley reveals she keeps it pretty simple. "I would say running is my favourite way to sweat," she told The Cut.
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Courtney Cox
The Cougar Town star works out with celeb trainer Michelle Lovitt, who also trains Julianne Moore and Julia Luis-Dreyfus. According to Lovitt, Cox's workouts include strength training with barbells and plenty of high-intensity supersets.
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Elizabeth Hurley
Hurley, who's been a beauty and fitness icon for over three decades, stays in amazing shape by staying well-hydrated. She drinks two cups of warm water right when she wakes up in the morning and told Women's Health that sitting down with zero distractions has helped her enjoy her meal and improve her digestion.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Paltrow credits her long-time trainer Tracy Anderson - plus a (mostly) clean diet low in grains and sugar, according to Shape - for her top-notch physique. The 45-year-old is also a fan of infrared saunas, often praising their detoxifying properties.
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Lucy Liu
This star is a SoulCycle devotee, telling E! News that she prefers to start her workdays with a 6 a.m. class: "It energises me and helps wake me up in the morning. With all of the lines that I have to memorise, it sort of activates my brain."
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Heidi Klum
If you visit New York City, you might spot Klum running in the mornings. For her, consistency is key, as she once told Glamour, "I pretend it's bikini season all year and regularly make healthy decisions."
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Kate Hudson
The actress, entrepreneur (she's the co-founder of fitness apparel company Fabletics), and mum of three prioritises her workouts. "I'll do Tracy Anderson, I'll do Body by Simone, I do everything," Hudson told SELF.
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Kelly Ripa
Ripa is a fitness fiend, but a good sweat session isn't complete without the perfect playlist for the daytime talk show host. Her trainer told InStyle, "We are both obsessed with finding the best music. It really drives the workout."
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Kate Beckinsale
Beckinsale whips herself into shape for various movie roles, but admits that sometimes it's like pulling teeth. "I start out absolutely dreading it, do an incredibly punishing workout, b**ch about it the whole time, and end up feeling 100 percent better when I leave," she told SHAPE. We can relate! Beckinsale works out regularly with trainer Gunnar Peterson.
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