Here's how the 35-year-old mom of two got the best body of her life
By Candace Braun Davison, Good Housekeeping
It's easy to dismiss Britney Spears's insane physique to genetics — or the fact that she's starring in concerts that require more shimmying than Richard Simmons's Sweatin' to the Oldies routines — but it takes some serious work to get the stamina to keep up with all of that popping, locking and grinding. Here's what works for the "Slumber Party" star.
1 She Stays Limber
[post_ads]Take one look at Spears's Instagram, and you'll see the woman's always on the go. Stretching in the morning helps keep her flexible — and inspires her to keep moving throughout the day (and post gravity-defying 'grams that make us all question our bagel-and-coffee a.m. routine). Spears doesn't stop there, though. She tries to get in two 90-minute yoga sessions a week, she told Shape.
2 She Can Totally Lift
When Spears is in Los Angeles, she regularly hits up Drenched Fitness,
where she logs an hour of exercise, doing a combo of sprints and
weights, Us Weekly
reported. The gym's personal trainers can keep you going, even when you
really, really don't want to do any more cardio. "You've got a trainer
holding your feet to the fire," gym founder Julie Kennington told the
magazine.
3 Three Critical Moves Keep Her Whole Body Toned
In addition to cardio and weights, Spears can drop and give you 20. Make
that 30, actually, as she demonstrates in this video. She's also a big
fan of doing squats and sit-ups to keep her abs and legs toned,
according to Us Weekly.
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4 She Uses The "Four B's" to Lose Weight — And Keep it Off
Spears turned to trainer Tony Martinez to prepare for her Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood. During that time, she stuck to the 90-minute, twice-a-week yoga sessions and met with Martinez three times a week for an hour.
[post_ads]During that time, he focused on what he calls the "Four B's": Basketball jump shots, backwards walking, balancing on one leg while doing medicine ball slams, and bicycling. "The first three are functional training, which improve joint mobility and movement," Martinez wrote. "They're simple, yet effective, and follow my philosophy of working out smarter and getting better results from training less."
5 She Doesn't Deprive Herself
Nutritionists' common refrain that denying yourself the occasional treat can only make you binge later seems to be a mantra Spears follows too. She loves having sushi or French toast from time to time, and has her share of cheat-day foods, just like the rest of us.
"Tacos, pizza and ice cream," Spears told E!, listing her favorite foods. "I love sweets. I love Oreo Blasts — they're the best!"
6 She Doesn't Neglect Her Abs
As much as Spears loves sit-ups — she's known for doing 500 in a day, or up to 1,000 on a "really good day" — she doesn't stop there.
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While working with Martinez, she used core discs: circular pads that glide on any surface, requiring you to use your stabilizing muscles in your abs more than you normally would. "We use those for mountain climbers, we'll do a barrel role tuck-in, where you turn around all the way over and then you bring your knees in," Martinez explained.
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While working with Martinez, she used core discs: circular pads that glide on any surface, requiring you to use your stabilizing muscles in your abs more than you normally would. "We use those for mountain climbers, we'll do a barrel role tuck-in, where you turn around all the way over and then you bring your knees in," Martinez explained.
7 She's Got a Cheesecake Factory Workout
A single meal at Cheesecake Factory
can clock in at 2,370 calories (that's just the Louisiana Chicken
Pasta, not including drinks, apps or a slice of its famous cheesecakes).
To offset her order, Spears hits the treadmill after eating there, getting in some shoulder presses as she walks off the cals.
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