Halle Berry’s ageless trainer knows how to add efficiency to her workouts

The timeless beauty of Halle Berry is admired by millions of fans around the world. Looking at the photos of the actress, it is impossible to believe that in the summer she will be 54 years old. Precise body, wasp waist, elastic muscles, great skin condition – this is not a mystery of nature. In fact, Holly is a huge sports fan. And to look stunning, she trains every day. In her Instagram, the girl runs a weekly column FitnessFriday, in which she shares the secrets of her own classes.

For four years she has been assisted by Peter Lee Thomas, one of the best trainers of Hollywood stars, whom Berry calls her secret weapon. The actress works out with the instructor five days a week, alternating between yoga, boxing, strength and cardio training. In addition, Thomas often takes as a basis for the classes of the “Navy SEALs” – a division of the U.S. Special Forces. The main thing is not to slip into routine and always look for something new, unusual and demanding.

On other days Holly does not sit idle either. According to Thomas, she will refuse training only for a really serious reason. It’s funny that when the instructor met the star, he had no idea how old she was. And was shocked when he found out the real number. Peter noted that his mentee is as disciplined and athletic as a 25-year-old.

If Holly wasn’t an actress, she could easily be a professional athlete. Plus she’s not afraid to experiment, try new things and take risks because she realizes that you have to take on difficult things to develop.

In an interview with the American magazine W Magazine, Peter Lee Thomas gave some tips that will help to diversify everyday training and make it more effective.

The warm-up is the whole point

“Those who rush into the main workout and skip a good warm-up often get injured. I was once such a knucklehead myself who didn’t like warming up and stretching. This is a sure path to injury. To avoid them, plan ahead of time for your vorkout and set aside time to warm up and sweat it out before the class even starts. My toughest workouts take 5-10-12-20 minutes. When you know what to do and realize your limits, there’s no point in being in the gym for three hours.

Don’t slip into a routine

“Changing up your workouts depending on the season is a great idea. Firstly, it will prevent you from emotional burnout when you do the same exercises every day. Second, it’s good to occasionally load up on specific muscle groups that you want to pay special attention to. For example, if my arms or legs are looking a little sluggish, I’ll work those muscles extra. Also, working out outdoors when the weather is nice can add a twist to your routine.”

On vacation, work out at the beach

“The beach is a treasure trove of incredible resources. I’m not a fan of treadmills, but I love running in the sand. You can find treadmills on some beaches, and I can also use a towel instead of a yoga mat.

Here’s an example of a beach workout: run across the sand from one lifeguard to another, do a bear walk, 10-20 jumping jacks across the width of the towel, 20 jumping jacks in a plank (hands on the towel, feet on the sand), 10-20 pull-ups if the beach has a bar, and 20 push-ups. Do 3 to 5 sets.”

Work out with a partner or in a group setting

“Working out with a partner together helps keep you accountable, keep your exercise pace high, and have more fun. Plus, an extra pair of eyes can help keep track of whether you’re doing the exercise correctly. Vigorous group classes also add to your energy and help you open up a second wind when you need it.”

Train your body in a variety of ways

“In my opinion, the hardest full-body workouts are Muay Thai, kickboxing, boxing and MMA. I also do burpees regularly, and pull-ups are already a classic, a constant element of my workouts, they are always difficult to perform. The skater exercise is one of my favorites in plyometrics, it develops coordination. It’s fun and requires a lot of effort. The regular and reverse ‘bear gait’ is also very functional.”

Eat after, not before, your workout

“In the mornings, I brew traditional Japanese matcha tea. I like to exercise on an empty stomach and I often use interval fasting. After class, I usually make myself a three-egg omelet with avocado and arugula.”