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Jennifer Aniston calls Pvolve workouts \u201ca game changer\u201d,<\/a> granting them her seal of approval by officially partnering with the fitness brand in 2023. Meanwhile, a 2025 University of Exeter study<\/a> found that Pvolve workouts are \u201ceffective at improving strength and balance in women during and post-menopause<\/a>\u201d. <\/p>\n

This is impressive, but begs a few simple questions: what is Pvolve<\/a>, how does it work, and is it actually different from other fitness offerings on the market? <\/p>\n

Dani Coleman <\/a>is Jennifer Aniston\u2019s personal trainer and vice-president of training at Pvolve, which she describes as a \u201cfunctional fitness method\u201d. <\/p>\n

\u201cThat means you\u2019re going to move your body in ways you move in everyday life \u2013 forward, sideways and rotationally,\u201d she explains. Imagine classic strength-building exercises such as squats, planks and press-ups, interspersed with more novel movements such as bends, twists, curtsies and balances, and performed as a controlled, flowing sequence. <\/p>\n

\u201cPvolve incorporates all aspects of what the body needs for overall movement and longevity,\u201d Coleman continues. \u201cIt is designed to improve bone, muscle and heart health, as well as strength, mobility and stability. But our bread and butter is low-impact functional training.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some Pvolve workouts require specialist equipment. Others, like the one below, shared especially by Coleman for Independent readers to try, simply require your body weight and a bit of space. <\/p>\n

Jennifer Aniston\u2019s workout <\/p>\n

The video below contains a 22-minute follow-along workout led by Coleman, designed to recruit and strengthen muscles across the entire body. <\/p>\n

The main benefit of a follow-along workout like this is access to Coleman\u2019s regular form cues, helping you improve your technique and get the most out of each exercise. <\/p>\n

This workout is low-impact with an emphasis on multi-directional movements. The session also focuses on activating the matrix of core muscles that wrap around your midsection \u2013 not just the rectus abdominis, responsible for the much-discussed six-pack shape. <\/p>\n

\u201cDeep core strength is so important because it protects your spine in your day-to-day life,\u201d Coleman says. \u201cIt helps your lower body and upper body work in tandem, and it\u2019s the power source of your body that keeps you upright and moving. A strong core will set you up for success in everything you do, movement-wise.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

What the science says about Pvolve<\/p>\n

Researchers at the University of Exeter studied 72 healthy and active pre-, peri- and post-menopausal women between the ages of 40 and 60. They split them into two groups. <\/p>\n

The first group was asked to continue their existing exercise routines. The second group was given a 12-week low-impact Pvolve resistance training programme comprising four weekly sessions, each lasting 30-35 minutes. The results in the latter group were noteworthy. <\/p>\n

Researchers found that people who consistently followed the Pvolve programme saw a 19 per cent increase in hip function and lower body strength, a 21 per cent increase in full-body flexibility, a 10 per cent increase in dynamic balance, mobility and stability, and an increase in lean muscle without an increase in their total body mass. <\/p>\n

\u201cThese improvements were comparable across pre-, peri-, and post-menopausal groups, suggesting for the first time that the menopause transition, and associated decline in sex hormone production, may not negatively affect the ability to see benefits from a resistance exercise training programme,\u201d the University of Exeter reports. <\/p>\n

Read more: I\u2019m 46 and I tried Jennifer Aniston\u2019s Pvolve workout \u2013 it felt like I was exercising for my future self<\/a><\/p>\n

\"JenniferJennifer Aniston uses the Pvolve training plan, which utilises specialist equipment such as the P3 trainer, pictured right (Pvolve\/Jennifer Aniston)<\/p>\n

Participant and GP Lorna Mason said she and others \u201cstarted to notice we were changing shape\u201d roughly nine weeks into the trial. She also enjoyed significant improvements in her hip strength and mobility. <\/p>\n

Fellow participant April Brooks found she could easily touch her toes by the end of the 12 weeks, and this extra flexibility stayed with her even after the three-month test period had ended and she eased off the workouts. <\/p>\n

\u201cWomen often see a decline in their muscle strength and balance shortly before, during and after the menopause,\u201d says lead researcher Professor Francis Stephens. \u201cThis ultimately increases the risk of falls and fractures later in life, particularly of the hip, which is why it\u2019s so important to find a way for women to maintain that strength and balance as they get older. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe great thing about these simple resistance exercises is they can easily be performed at home, and we\u2019ve now shown they\u2019re effective at improving strength and balance in women during and post-menopause.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more: Scientists followed women through midlife for 15 years \u2013 this activity was linked to longer, better lives<\/a><\/p>\n

\"JenniferJennifer Aniston with her trainer Dani Coleman (Pvolve\/Dani Coleman)<\/p>\n

How Jennifer Aniston uses Pvolve to push her strength and mobility<\/p>\n

\u201cWith Jen, we use all three of our signature formats: strength and sculpt, sculpt and burn, and progressive weight training,\u201d says Coleman.<\/p>\n

This might read like gibberish to those unfamiliar with the method. It simply means some of Aniston\u2019s workouts prioritise building strength, some focus on raising the heart rate and some place greater emphasis on other facets of fitness such as mobility, stability and balance. <\/p>\n

The core muscles are particularly important to the actor for protecting against the resurgence of a serious prior back injury. Targeting them involves a lot of plank and stability work, Coleman says, praising the actor\u2019s \u201cunmatched\u201d core strength. <\/p>\n

The pair tend to train together in person twice per week, then Aniston follows one or more online Pvolve workouts elsewhere in the week. She also takes the equipment with her when travelling to do sessions on the go, committing to her training with \u201cinspiring consistency\u201d. <\/p>\n

\u201cI love the way she listens to her body and honours it,\u201d Coleman adds. \u201cThere are days when she\u2019ll say, \u2018I have 45 minutes; let\u2019s hit it,\u2019 and other times when we do a shorter, slower-paced strength and sculpt workout, focusing more on mobility and stability to match her energy levels.<\/p>\n

\u201cJen is the epitome of working smarter, not harder, and it\u2019s been incredible to see her results because she just keeps getting better and better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more: A top kettlebell expert shares four workouts to get you in \u2018the shape of your life\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

My verdict<\/p>\n

I had fun trying Pvolve workouts for myself, with the sessions striking a fine balance between leaving me challenged but not beaten up. This does not change the fact that I don\u2019t believe any exercise brand has a magic formula for better fitness.<\/p>\n

Pvolve\u2019s use of expensive and exclusive equipment goes against my fitness ethos \u2013 the \u201ctotal transformation bundle\u201d costs upwards of \u00a3700, on top of a monthly membership to the platform. Trainers need to be fairly paid, but this is a significant financial deterrent. <\/p>\n

\"JenniferJennifer Aniston uses the Pvolve workout method to stay strong and mobile (Pvolve)<\/p>\n

However, I\u2019m impressed by how Pvolve has put the many requisite parts of a successful exercise plan \u2013 balance, strength training, multidirectional movement, jumping, some cardio, etc. \u2013 together in one polished package. The ties to Jennifer Aniston surely only add to this appeal. <\/p>\n

This is to be applauded. Public bodies have tried for years to encourage people to exercise more, and it\u2019s not an easy sell. By creating something people can enjoy and maintain, the brand has done excellent work. And if you want proof of the effectiveness of the workouts, the University of Exeter study\u2019s results speak for themselves. <\/p>\n

Read more: I did goblet squats every day for a month and the results surprised me<\/a><\/p>\n