Hollywood’s Top PT Reveals Why the Fitness Advice You’re Getting is Wrong - and What to do Rather
LOS ANGELES, CA – at 50, Tracy Anderson, the celebrity trainer behind the physiques of Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, and Victoria Beckham, is pushing back against the current fitness frenzy gripping women in midlife. While many are being urged to embrace intense weightlifting and high-impact routines, Anderson argues this “overcorrection” is often needless and possibly harmful, advocating instead for a nuanced approach focused on incremental strength building, diverse movement, and proactive health monitoring.Anderson’s message comes as a counterpoint to the growing narrative that meaningful muscle loss is an certain and drastic result of aging. She points out that women typically lose only 3 to 8% muscle mass per decade after age 40 – a manageable decline that doesn’t require a radical overhaul of one’s fitness regime. “You need to outrun rather than overcorrect that loss by investing in a range of movements and adding incremental weights without injuring yourself,” she explains. Running and Pilates alone, she stresses, simply aren’t enough to maintain overall wellbeing.The trainer’s ideology extends beyond exercise, encompassing a holistic lifestyle centered on informed nutrition and consistent health tracking.Anderson, who identifies as a “responsibly vegan,” emphasizes the importance of supplementing with third-party tested vitamins, particularly B vitamins, to address potential deficiencies. She proactively monitors her health with bloodwork every three months, ensuring hormonal balance and identifying any nutritional gaps.
“I’m 50 and I’m not taking anything for perimenopause or menopause yet as all my hormones look good right now,” Anderson shares. “Before you start on any medication, you need to make sure you’re exercising in a meaningful way and eating healthily.” This commitment to preventative care extends to minimizing exposure to chemicals, opting for clean beauty products and natural workout equipment made from materials like algae or wood.
For Anderson, a healthy lifestyle isn’t solely about physical wellbeing; it’s deeply intertwined with strong relationships and a connection to animals. “My relationships matter a lot to me and animals always make for a healthier life – as family members – not to eat!” she states, underscoring her belief in a compassionate and balanced approach to health and longevity.
