The Joint-Friendly Workout Jennifer Aniston Swears By For People Aged 50 Or Older

As Jennifer Aniston grew older, she realized she needed to work with her body, not against it. Speaking to Women's Health in January 2025, the "Friends" alum admitted there was a time when she didn't look forward to working out because she had a trainer who put her through grueling sessions. As she explained to InStyle in June 2023, following a no-pain-no-gain workout mindset for quite some time took a toll on her. "I just burnt out and broke my body," Aniston, who turned 57 in 2026, shared. 

Thankfully, all of that changed when a friend told her about Pvolve, a low-impact fitness method that focuses on improving everyday functionality through resistance training. While traditional strength training uses heavy dumbbells, Pvolve mainly uses resistance bands, ankle and wrist weights, and an inflated ball. What's more, Pvolve is meant for people of all ages, so it doesn't put too much stress on the joints. 

Research has actually indicated that Pvolve might benefit joint health. A 2025 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, which was funded by Pvolve, compared how two groups of pre-, peri-, and post-menopausal women transformed after two different workout programs. While the first group followed the Pvolve method for 12 weeks, the second followed the standard science-backed exercise guidelines of 150 minutes per week. At the end of the study, the group that practiced Pvolve showed a 19% increase in hip function. The group also saw a 21% increase in overall flexibility as well as smaller but still noticeable increases in balance, mobility, and stability. Similar to Pvolve, some of the best exercises for older adults, like yoga, also revolve around flexibility and strength. 

In a chat with Marie Claire, Claire Small, chief clinical officer and consultant physiotherapist at Pure Sports Medicine, explained what happens to our joints as we age and how Pvolve can help with the changes. According to Small, women experiencing menopause and perimenopause commonly face joint pain because their connective tissue undergoes natural changes. She added, "Both the strength and flexibility work that Pvolve advocates are important aspects of exercise to maintain healthy tissues and avoid pain." 

Additionally, Dani Coleman, Pvolve's VP of training and Jennifer Aniston's personal trainer, said that the workout is designed to improve mobility and stability, which are important for joint health, through movements that target the body in all three planes of motion: sagittal, frontal, and transverse. Moreover, Pvolve can support joint health by aiding in the building of lean muscle mass, which can provide better protection against falls and reduce overall joint pain. 

At the end of the day, it's clear that Aniston is among the celebrities whose workout routine keeps them looking and feeling great after 50. While "The Morning Show" star undoubtedly understands the importance of staying active as she ages, she also knows that it's equally important to listen to her body. During her chat with Women's Health, Aniston admitted that there are days when she doesn't feel up for a workout. Instead of testing her limits on those days, she opts for gentler forms of movement like mobility and stretching. Aniston then summed up her views on working out in her 50s in one apt sentence: "It's about doing what you can and knowing that it all adds up."