10 things Jennifer Garner does to stay in shape (including the breakfast she eats every day)
She's also a fan of some pretty solid workouts
Jennifer Garner is one of the most relatable people (read: celebrities) on Instagram. Fact. Sharing fun snippets of her life, videos from her Pretend Cooking Show (she bakes and makes with a very special guest – her mum), memes she's chuckled at, experiments gone wrong and the realities of endless lockdowns, there's something comforting about someone keeping it so real with the world.
In amongst all the LOLs, there are some real-time behind the scenes snaps of her daily diet, workout routine and skincare regime, too – all things that keep JG feeling and looking so well. Read on for the 10 things we know she does on the regular (including the special breakfast she just can't get enough of).
She strength trains with celebrity trainer Simone de la Rue
Posting short clips of her workouts with trainer Simone de la Rue, Jennifer showed what it takes to get fighting fit for a role.
Working through circuits of shoulder presses, lateral raises with resistance bands, front raises, weighted sit-ups, press-ups, donkey kicks, bicep curls and Russian twists, the dynamic duo put it in the work when they train together.
She blends up a balanced delicious breakfast every day
Kelly LeVeque's Fab Four smoothie is something of a celeb staple. LeVeque, a nutritionist to the stars (including Jennifer G), swears by the blended drink to keep you full and energised for hours after drinking.
Jen shared her version of LeVeque's 'Be Well Smoothie' to her Instagram and it includes loads of healthy fats, protein, fibre and greens (the four pillars of LeVeque's Fab Four formula).
'I started with [LeVeque] a few months ago to get ready for #PEPPERMINTmovie and have had her smoothie every day for breakfast since,' Garner captioned the vid, grinning up as she added things to her blender.
She does cardio
Skipping is one of the best (and most humbling) cardio exercises you can do. It forces your heart rate up, improves your coordination and builds a sweat like no other.
Because she's #brilliant, Jen reps out perfect 'double-unders' when she skips. This is when the skipping rope travels around your body twice in one jump. Yep, it's just as hard as it sounds. Good on you, J.
She does ballet
The sweetest baby ballerina, Jen's love of ballet has been a constant in her life – she studied the discipline for 10 years and now is a self-confessed ballet superfan.
Ballet, like its fitness-sibling 'Barre', requires precision, muscle control and super strength to execute the positions correctly. It looks far more beautiful than it feels to maintain such clean, long lines.
She tries her hand at making healthy snacks
We might reach for Greek yoghurt with fruit as a healthy 3 pm slump snack but Jennifer's out here trying to make her own sunflower seeds to snack on. No, really.
Whilst her experiment wasn't a success, it did give us a chance to spy all the leafy greens and veg she's growing in her back garden, the camera picking up rows and rows of herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers. Jealous!
She works out with her mum
Pat Garner, Jennifer's mum, started exercising 3 years ago at 80 years old, according to a truly heartwarming video Jen shared on Instagram. And, when the two are in the same place, they sweat together.
A mix of walking, resistance band work, hammer curls and step-ups, Pat is dedicated and motivated to close all the rings on her Apple Watch – something she'd done for over 241 days!
She uses a swiss ball to spice things up
Now, this might not be classed as formal "exercise", its' really just two mates messing around with a swiss ball. We know that. However, moving around a swiss ball like that is no easy feat and requires core strength as well as balance and fluidity.
Fun fitness activities with friends? Yes, we like that.
She takes rest seriously (and even puts it in the calendar)
Those weeks when we hit a wall require us to pay a little more attention to our sleep habits, something Jennifer knows when she's in the swing of a busy season.
Scheduling in some downtime (literally, downtime), Jen makes sure she can get everything that needs to get done, done.
She dances
Dance workouts are some of the most fun and energetic ways to get your daily movement in. Jen, a dancer for years, shows us that a dance partner (this time a professional ballerina) can make it even more enjoyable. Great stepping, gang!
She's had the same skincare routine since she was a teenager
Jennifer's skincare routine has been a staple of making her feel and look well for years. Now a Neutrogena ambassador, Jen's loved their Amber Beauty Bar since she was a teen and even has her daughters use the cleansing bar on their skin, too.
'Since my sisters and I always used it when we were teenagers, I’m a big fan of the Neutrogena Amber Beauty Bar. I love the smell of it. It’s super nostalgic for me. I love how clean it feels on your skin. It’s what I have my daughters use. It’s a no-brainer, perfect product,' she shared with WH.
After that, it's time for SPF (yes, Jen!), anti-ageing cream and moisturiser to round out her healthy skincare regimen. Simple and classic, we love to see it. Keep up the great work, J.
Morgan Fargo is a freelance beauty and wellness editor. Her CV includes Women's Health Magazine UK (and sister publication Women's Health Australia), Stylist Magazine and more.
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