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If you were in shock over J-Lo and Shakira's amazing curves during the Super Bowl Halftime Show you're not alone! The entire world is in shock as their duo performance has reached over 1 billion replays on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube!
While anyone would be in sheer envy over their incredible physiques we're shocked and in disbelief over their ages! Jennifer Lopez turned 50 July 24th and Shakira was 43 February 2nd (her birthday was on the Super Bowl)!!
Before you dismiss their amazing lean & beautiful bodies for gifted genetics and "all the time and money in the world" to look good, there is much more to the story!
Unsurprisingly, a lot goes into the appeal these superstar bodies! These women not only have incredibly busy schedules, they are on-the-road 90% of the time with only access to their tour bus floor as the workout area!
3 Keys To Getting a Body Like Jennifer Lopez
When Lopez does have time she loves training her legs with heavyweights but gets most of her fitness in with body resistance routines!
Most people can agree that exercise can sometimes feel like a bit of a chore—Lopez isn't most people. In fact, getting her heart rate up three to four times a week with HIIT (high intensity Interval training) workouts keeps her feeling young and happy. "I am 100 per cent convinced that working out is part of what makes me so happy," said Lopez.
"Dance has always been a huge part of my life and taking the time to move my body and do something that's so good for me is key to my happiness. And I really believe that when you take care of yourself and work to stay healthy, you're better able to take care of those you love. So working out is definitely a priority for me." Here are her top secrets to ensuring body success:
1. Never Cheat The Workout
Lopez explained to Hollywood Life reporters that she is a huge fan of early morning first-thing routines. This is a big key for her staying in the zone on her workouts. "I don't like doing it later; it's harder to get there when I have my day going already," said Lopez.
One of J-Lo's secrets to consistency has to do with her rule of "keeping things fun" by mixing up her HIIT routines.
Her workouts can change rapidly with her lifestyle. If she is on a movie set in LA she may may have to get a quicker routine than if she carves out gym time. Keeping her body guessing is one of her biggest assets to developing luscious curves.
3. Use a Ton of HIIT
HIIT, high intensity interval training is a staple of keeping Jennifer's stomach flat and toned as this method of training burns the maximum amount of calories in the shortest time - and can be performed from anywhere.
She can perform HIIT in her hotel suite to the tour bus floor!
Hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate!
J-Lo isn't one to count calories or worry too much about "macros" or trendy rules. She explained that her biggest diet secret is constantly taking in water! "Drinking plenty of water, especially before a workout, can help you push harder and get more out of your exercise routine," she told Hello! "I try to keep my body hydrated and well-rested after every workout," she said. "That way, I'm ready to hit it hard again the next day."
3 Keys To Getting a Body Like Shakira
Like her 2020 Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show performance partner Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, the mother-of-two sticks to some core foundations to ensure that she can not only move with grace on the stage, she looks amazing from any angle.
Shakira attributes a good deal of her global dance success to mastering the art of belly dancing. This intense focus on curvature has ensured that Shakira had her routines built around speed, poise, and balance.
Shakira mixes it up with many forms of training but like Jennifer, for direct fitness and fat-burning, Shakira relies on HIIT! Here are her top secrets to ensuring body success:
1. Workout 6 Days Per Week
Shakira takes hardly any breaks from her physical fitness. She explains that when she takes more than two days off she feels sluggish. Making fitness a part of her identity with six days of training has been a staple of hers for over 20 years!
"Dance interval training." Yes, this is a thing. Many super star performers run endless hours of choreography to achieve the near-flawless performances we all enjoy.
Given how much dance plays a part in Shakira's life and career, it's no surprise that dance-based fitness makes up an important component of her exercise routine. At least two per week she runs dance intervals.
3. Mix Up The HIIT
While dance-based routines make up a portion of Shakira's regimen, she relies mainly on direct HIIT for the majority of her calorie burning.
Being an international super star, the Columbian singer can travel to perform across as many as 10 countries in 7 days. Even with this beyond-busy schedule, Shakira makes it a point to keep her 6-day minimum on training. As HIIT requires only body resistance this is the only way to make this possible she explains.
Shakira's Best Diet Advice
Fresh foods only, high protein, and the occasional treat
Leading up to the Super Bowl Performance Shakira's nutritionist eliminated all processed sugars from her diet aside from one day per week.
"Balance is really important. Having those moments where you're allowed to cheat every once in a while is also very important."
Shakira's favorite breakfast is eggs or avocado with olive oil, tomato and sea salt, followed by a smoothie with berries, plant protein, greens or a green powder. She wakes up to this meal almost 7 days per week while touring or home.
Shakira doesn't let calorie counting or extreme dieting get in the way of her life. Her nutritionist explained.
"She's a mom, she has kids and she wants to spend time with them too. There's just not enough hours in a day. So we have to refocus. Refocus, realign, and find ways to try to be present."
The Big Takeaway
HIIT, HIIT, and more HIIT! This training style is not only the new wave for stars, it's sweeping the nation as the go-to beach ready body maker. From moms to star NFL players the fat-melting, endurance building training regimens delivered by HIIT will tone your core and bring dramatic fat loss results for anyone.
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