Celebrities Over 40 That Are Crushing Their Fitness Goals

It’s a well known fact that when you get older, it becomes that much more difficult to stay in shape. Our metabolisms begin to slow down, and life is already hectic enough that it can be truly difficult to fit in working out and meal prepping consistently. Of course, celebrities can afford ways to make getting in and staying in shape much easier like hiring nutritionists, personal chefs, and trainers. However, it’s still really impressive when celebrities over 40 are able to not only be in shape, but are really crushing it when it comes to fitness. Here are some of the most fit celebrities that are over the age of 40.

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston is one of the most beloved actresses of all time who first stole our hearts as Rachel Green on Friends. She has always been a fashion icon as well as an inspiration for health and wellness. She works out with trainer Leyon Azubuike who helps her stay in immaculate shape.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is absolutely killing it, especially considering that she is over 50! She is truly redefining what it means to be a mother in her 50’s and shows that it is never too late to get into and stay in amazing shape. JLo is a dancer and has been honing her pole dancing skills to help her stay in killer shape.

Shakira

Another singer-dancer who is absolutely crushing it with her fitness is Shakira. She follows a strict regimen that allows her to be one of the fittest celebrities in the world. She works with trainer Anna Kaiser and does a lot of HIIT workouts that keeps her in shape so that she can sing and dance with ease while on tour.

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford is one of the first supermodels so it makes sense that even her fifties she is in killer shape. She keeps herself accountable by posting gym selfies on her social media accounts, and the mother of two truly is an inspiration.

Gabrielle Union-Wade

Gabrielle Union-Wade first became well known for playing a cheerleader in the film Bring it On, in which she had to perform some athletic stunts. She has kept herself in great shape ever since. She works out at Heart & Hustle gym and often works out with husband Dwyane Wade.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross is the daughter of Diana Ross and a respected actress herself. She works out using the Tracy Anderson Method and it certainly works for her. She frequently shares posts of her workouts on Instagram and emphasizes that it takes a lot of work to be a good shape.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman has been in the spotlight for years and she has always been in incredible shape. That has not waned at all as the years passed and she enjoys running, yoga, and spin classes in order to keep herself in immaculate shape.

Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann is absolutely hilarious which is why we all love this actress. She is also in fantastic shape, especially since she’s in her 40’s looking like she’s in her twenties. In an interview with PopSugar, Mann shared that she enjoys SoulCycle classes, which are an excellent cardio workout.

Jane Seymour

The stunning Jane Seymour is in absolutely incredible shape, and let’s not forget to mention that she’s in her 70’s! She clearly works out but she also credits her fit body to her diet of fish, seafood, and plenty of vegetables.

Sofia Vergara

Sofia Vergara first stole our hearts when we saw her as Gloria on Modern Family. She’s well known for her knockout curves, which she keeps in shape with plenty of varied workouts. She doesn’t have one specific workout regimen but keeping things varied is a great way to stay in shape as well.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron is in her 40’s and is in better shape than some of us in our 20’s and 30’s. She enjoys cardio-based workouts but also dedicates about 35 minutes of her workout to full body work. She also likes ballet style workouts like barre as well as spinning.

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith is a mother of two, Willow and Jaden Smith, but you’d never know based on her incredible toned body. She emphasizes that it’s important to love your body and take care of it, as it will help you improve your mental wellbeing as well.

Kristin Chenoweth

Kristin Chenoweth credits her fit body to a strict diet that includes hot tea, oatmeal, and almonds as staples. She doesn’t believe in starving yourself and says that maintaining a healthy diet is important not just for staying in shape but also for leading a healthy lifestyle.

Cameron Diaz

Ever since her Charlie’s Angels days, Cameron Diaz has been in the spotlight as one of the fittest celebrities out there. She is an avid gym-goer as you can see by her incredible arms. She also sticks to a healthy diet that includes, chicken, avocado, toast, and apples with almond butter to keep her energized.

Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is known for her toned arms and for advocating for healthier food across America. She certainly works hard for her arms as you can see. She emphasizes that working out is crucial to keeping a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes is known for her gorgeous looks and she’s shared that when she’s not filming, she works out about three times a week. When she is preparing for a film role, she adds in an additional two workouts to bring it to a total of five per week to stay in tip top shape.

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock is one of the most beloved actresses because even though she is an incredibly skilled and talented actress, she still seems like she’s so down to earth and friendly. She trains with Body by Simone, a cardio-heavy program that helps her stay in great shape. She also enjoys doing Pilates.

Yolanda Hadid

It’s very clear that Yolanda Hadid is not just the mother of two top models but also one herself. She is very strict about her workout and diet regimes and has known to be openly vocal and tough on her own daughters to do the same. All in the name of fashion!

Elizabeth Hurley

Even though Elizabeth Hurley is in her 50’s, she is still as in shape as ever. She has always been on top of the fitness and fashion game, and that has certainly continued to be the case. She makes sure to eat a very healthy diet and stays away from processed foods.

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow is known for her often alternative, sometimes controversial, wellness tips on her website Goop, but we do have to say that whatever she’s doing is certainly working. For someone who’s nearly in their 50’s, she looks absolutely amazing. She eats a very healthy diet and works out with trainer Tracy Anderson.

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts is absolutely stunning and is in incredible shape especially considering that she is in her 50’s. Watts has shared that she starts out her day with 100 burpees and works out with The Class program, which combines cardio with yoga to maximize results.

Courtney Cox

Courteney Cox has always had an incredibly enviable body, from her early days on Friends all the way to Cougar Town. She trains with trainer Michelle Lovitt, who shared that Cox’s workout consists of a lot of strength training along with high intensity cardio training to keep her in top shape.

Viola Davis

Viola Davis is in seriously good shape and has got probably the best arms in Hollywood. She is truly dedicated to her fitness regime and has shared that she will get up at 3am in order to work out before arriving at work at 5am. You can really see that this dedication pays off.

Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian, along with her sisters, has truly redefined what it means to be a mother in her 40’s. She’s shown that it doesn’t matter how old you are, you can always be looking your best. Her diet has cut out dairy and gluten completely, which is how she stays in such good shape.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is not only in incredible shape, but she is also one of the founders of fitness apparel brand Fabletics. She said that she always makes time to work out despite her busy schedule. She released her book Pretty Happy: Healthy Ways to Love Your Body in 2016 followed by a second book in 2017 called Pretty Fun: Creating and Celebrating a Lifetime of Tradition.

Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale first role to prominence in her role in the Underworld film series and she has been in the spotlight ever since. She has always needed to be in top shape for her action-filled film roles, and she has remained one of the most fit celebrities over 40.

Kelly Ripa

Kelly Ripa sure is ripped-ah. She is truly a fitness fiend as we can see by her seriously impressive physique. When it comes to her workouts, she needs to have the right music. Her trainer shared with InStyle magazine: “We are both obsessed with finding the best music. It really drives the workout.”

Jaime King

Actress Jaime King relies on local organic food delivery company Paleta in order to stay on top of eating healthy. She said: “It’s really wonderful because they make food for all of my family. It makes it so much easier for me.”

Jillian Michaels

It might seem obvious that Jillian Michaels, celebrity trainer, would be on the list, but hey, gotta give credit where credit’s due. She stays in immaculate shape by eating extremely healthy and working out consistently, however she has admitted that she indulges with Chipotle every once in a while.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Although her character Carrie Bradshaw famously said “shopping is my cardio,” in real life, Sarah Jessica Parker works for those killer arms and abs. She works with her trainer Mac Santa Maria who shared that she is a very hard worker.

Christie Brinkley

You would never guess that model Christie Brinkley is in her 60’s but she is in absolutely incredible shape. In fact, she made history when she appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated at age 63. She told The Cut: “I would say running is my favorite way to sweat.”

Elle Macpherson

There’s truly a reason why Elle Macpherson has been nicknamed “The Body.” Just because she’s in her 50’s that doesn’t mean that anything has changed either. On her exercise routine, she said: “I do Vinyasa yoga or power yoga, or go for a swim, go paddleboarding or waterskiing, or take the dogs for a walk.”

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum is a top model and so it makes sense that she is still in incredible shape. She is often seen running along the Westside Highway in New York City. She told Glamour magazine: “I pretend it’s bikini season all year and regularly make healthy decisions.”

Gisele Bundchen

Just because she’s now in her 40’s, doesn’t mean that Gisele Bundchen is going to be in less than perfect shape. She has always had an incredible body thanks to her hard work and training. Being one of the top paid models in the world certainly helps. She loves practicing yoga and working out with husband Tom Brady.

Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian has been body goals for over 10 years now. Even though she is a mother of four, she is still in absolutely amazing shape. She trains with Melissa Alcantara, who makes sure to work Kim hard with weight training and cardio in order to achieve incredible results.

Holly Robinson Peete

Holly Robinson Peete is in immaculate shape so you might find it surprising that she doesn’t rely on external help to accomplish this. She told AARP: “I can’t do trainers. I have a stair stepper at home, and I do Pilates.”

Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner is a mother of  six in her 60’s who still manages to stay in fantastic shape despite being one of the busiest people in the world. She said that she squeezes in her workouts at 4:30am and that: “I try to work out as much as possible and eat right. I’m a foodie so I love to eat, so it’s a problem.”

Lisa Rinna

Lisa Rinna told OWN: “I have a really strong yoga practice. For my body type, that really works, and then I throw in a SoulCycle class or a hike.” She also shared that she’s been practicing yoga for 26 years. “[It’s] been the most helpful in keeping myself grounded and somewhat sane,” she said in Us Weekly.

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek has always been one of the most in shape celebrities out there and she continues to be in her 50’s. She balances a diet of mostly healthy food with treats that she enjoys in order to stay sane. She also loves juicing and has even founded her own juice company called Cooler Cleanse.

Susan Lucci

This incredible soap star is in her late 70’s looking like she’s still in her 20’s. Susan Lucci is an avid Pilates fan and enjoys doing The Pro Chair. She told Harper’s Bazaar: “[It’s] great because it allows you to do a full-body workout in just 20 minutes. You can do cardio on it too.” On her diet she said: “I rarely eat dessert, never snack and I don’t eat a lot of bread and pasta.”