Despite the passing of the years, Julia Roberts She continues to be one of our favorite actresses and one of the most anticipated on any red carpet. Her image remains radiant and captivating, and that is, in large part, thanks to a personal exercise routine, about which we don’t know much, except what her personal trainer, Kathy Kaehler has been revealing.
And, at 57 years old, the performer still has a spectacular physique thanks to a active lifestyle and healthy habits which he never gives up. This was revealed to Elle magazine some time ago by Kaehler, who revealed one of the great secrets of Roberts’ physique: step aerobic.
One hour, four days a week
The trainer assured at the time that the aerobic step was one of the bases of the actress’s exercise routine: «she enjoys the step because it allows her to train intensely without getting bored.» According to the expert, Roberts practices it in sessions of 20 to 40 minutes four times a week, which she completes with body work based on strength exercises such as lunges, planks, push-ups and sit-ups. In total, these are one-hour sessions that They combine aerobic exercises with resistance circuits in which he uses accessories such as elastic bands.
To complete her training routine, according to Kaehler, the actress usually performs yoga sessions to work the mobility and the flexibilityand even goes running, often accompanied, to exercise while socializing.
The aerobic step
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Although with new trends in fitness it may seem like something of the past, the step is still an excellent option to work on leg strength while performing aerobic exercise. And this type of cardio exercise, in which you have to Constantly getting on and off a platform following the rhythm of the music and a certain choreography, it is an ideal workout for burn fat, keep metabolism active and strengthen the muscles of the lower body.
Furthermore, it is a modality that allows improving the coordinationhe balance and the mobility. All this, without forgetting that it allows you to work on memory and concentration through choreography. Something that benefits people of any age.
A discipline still in force
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The step was one of the fitness disciplines most successful in the 90sdue to its combination of affordable exercise, pace and body work. What you may not have known is that you can adjust the intensity by varying the height of the stepdepending on the physical level of each one. Thus, there are platforms heights between 10 and 20 centimeters, and even higher, to increase the intensity and effort of the exercise.
Step sessions usually last a few 50 minutesin which the first 10 correspond to the warm-up, after which the aerobic part is carried out, which focuses on the resistance and cardio work. You work with routines that gradually intensify. To finish there must be a period of stretch which will help avoid injuries.
In addition to the work of legs, glutes and absstep sessions can also include arm and back exercises to complete the routine.
Technique is important
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Although many are unaware of it, the technique for practicing step is of vital importance to achieve results without injury. The rise to the step must be smooth and progressive, placing the entire sole of the foot on the step. This must be close enough to keep your gaze on it without having to flex or extend your neck.
The descent of the step should also be progressive, placing the toe first and then resting the heel on the ground. In any case, Jumps must be avoided, both to get on and off the platform.unless the choreography specifically indicates it.
Regarding body posture, as in all disciplines, it is important to keep the shoulders down and back, glutes activated, abdomen tightened and the semi-bent knees at all times.
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