If you’re a fan of Courteney Cox, you’ve probably seen the video of her sweating it out on her tennis court, which she shares with her 15.2 million followers on Instagram.
But tennis isn’t the only exercise that keeps the Friends star, 60, in great shape. Over the years, she has opened up about the extensive training she takes into her busy schedule.
© NBCC Courteney Cox played competitive Monica Geller on Friends
Hello! We spoke to Nancy Best, personal trainer and founder of Ladies Who Crunch, to learn more about Courtney’s exercise routine…
Sound inspired by Jennifer Aniston
Courtney, who had previously broken her wrist, was looking for an alternative to her beloved Pilates. “So I had two surgeries and couldn’t work out for about three months,” the star revealed. “Jen encouraged me to use an elliptical trainer for my workouts, which I still use today.”
© GettyJennifer inspired Kourtney to get a cross trainer
Nancy previously spoke with HELLO! “Using a cross-trainer is a way to get a steady-state aerobic workout. By continuing to perform repetitive movements that work multiple muscle groups, you can train your brain through more intense conditioning without risking impact injuries. You get all the hygiene benefits.”
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The Scream star is a natural on the tennis court, but the sport isn’t just an excuse for Monica Geller to embrace her competitive side. “Tennis is a great form of exercise because it challenges your cardiovascular endurance while building whole-body strength and stability,” says Nancy.
© InstagramCourteny has its own tennis court
“Tennis involves a lot of trunk rotation, which strengthens the core and improves balance, and has a dynamic nature similar to rallying.”
Progress monitoring
The mother of one previously told British Vogue that she uses an Apple Watch to track her progress during her workouts. Nancy said this isn’t just an excuse for expensive arm candy.
© GettyCourteney Cox arriving at the 2014 CFDA Soul Cycle Charity Ride in Los Angeles
PT explains: “Tennis is a type of aerobic training that stimulates the heart rate. She probably uses her watch to track how her resting heart rate gradually decreases. Increasing cardiovascular health is a form of cardiovascular training that stimulates the heart rate. It’s important for your overall health because it improves your ability to pump blood throughout your body.”
unconventional leg workouts
When she’s not using her cross-trainer, or elliptical trainer as Kourt calls it, the Cougar Town actress is looking for other ways to stretch her legs. Traditional leg presses aren’t suitable for Jennifer Aniston’s best friend.
© GettyCourteney Bosu ball workout
She likes to use the Bosu ball, which Nancy explains is a smart way to train before a tennis match. “Tennis requires you to exert unilateral force on your legs, so building stability and strength around the knee and ankle joints is very important,” she says.
“The instability of the Bosu Ball is the perfect equipment to tackle these goals.”
a formidable opponent
Monica Geller wasn’t keen on her boyfriend Pete Becker becoming the ultimate fighting champion, but that didn’t stop Courtney from getting in the ring, or what amounted to a home gym.
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Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDade’s partner does intense boxing training with personal trainer Marco Reed, telling Women’s Health, “3-minute boxing rounds, 3-4 core and upper/lower body workouts. He said he does a “boxing circuit” that features “one workout, and one workout.” power move. ”
Nancy explains that boxing is a form of high-intensity conditioning, so it increases upper body power.
Get in shape for those over 50
Now that her wrist has healed, Courtney does Pilates three times a week alongside her running and walking routine with instructor Jessica McTighe, alternating one minute at each speed for 30 minutes. This was revealed to New You.
© GettyPilates is a great class for seniors
She added, “To tone, I like to use these bands to walk across the floor and then forward.”
Fitness experts say toning is a “misunderstood” term. “The dictionary definition is ‘to impart great strength or stiffness to the body.’ In other words, to maintain lean muscle mass,” she explains.
© Instagram/Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston is obsessed with Pilates
“Maintaining muscle mass is extremely important for women entering perimenopause and beyond. Estrogen levels fluctuate and drop significantly, and progesterone and testosterone levels both decrease. Using resistance bands Any form of resistance training, whether you use dumbbells or dumbbells, can help you achieve this goal.
Protect your joints even if you are over 50
Nancy added that it’s especially important for women over 50 to build muscle, which helps protect joints and reduce the chance of injury.
© Instagram Courtney training at the gym
“After age 50, our bone density also begins to decline, meaning our bodies lose bone faster than it can rebuild it,” she says.
© Instagram Courtney shows us how to stay young and healthy
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“As we age, we are more likely to develop osteoporosis, which makes our bones brittle and more prone to fractures. Hormonal changes also accelerate this process. Women lose bone density within five to seven years after menopause. You can lose up to 20%.
