Achieving the J. Lo glow doesn\u2019t come easy. Jennifer Lopez<\/strong><\/a> is dedicated to keeping her fitness routine fresh<\/a> \u2014 and is always up for a new challenge.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s no secret that fitness is a very important part of my life,\u201d the Hustlers<\/em> actress, 53, tells Us Weekly<\/em> exclusively while discussing her collaboration with BODYARMOR<\/a> for their \u201cChoose More\u201d campaign<\/a>. \u201cI think there\u2019s a positive correlation between exercise and mental health. When you find a good balance through determination and focus, we\u2019re naturally pushing to be the best version of ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n Lopez says exercise is \u201ca motivating factor\u201d<\/a> in her life, telling Us<\/em> that she likes to break a sweat \u201cfirst thing in the morning\u201d no matter what her \u201cbusy schedule\u201d has in store. \u201cI try to make good choices and balance my time,\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n When it comes to what she works on in the gym, the Grammy nominee<\/a> likes to mix things up often. \u201cI\u2019m always evolving and looking for things that keep me excited and motivated,\u201d she explains. \u201cI\u2019m not afraid to challenge myself, so I\u2019m open to pushing myself, which is what I\u2019m doing right now as I rehearse for my new album, [This Is Me\u2026 Now<\/em>], coming out this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n The Second Act<\/em> star\u2019s toned physique<\/a> has been the talk of Hollywood for years \u2014 and she continues to draw attention<\/a> as she bares all in racy social media uploads. In January 2020, celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson<\/strong><\/a> opened up about what it\u2019s like to hit the gym with Lopez<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWorking out with her, it\u2019s kind of remarkable because she is so hardworking and she has such a good attitude,\u201d Anderson exclusively told Us<\/em>. \u201cShe\u2019s got great energy. She\u2019s positive and giving. She\u2019s just an awesome woman.\u201d<\/p>\n At the time, the \u201cGet Right\u201d singer was a fan of kickboxing, circuit training, core work, lunges and burpees. \u201cShe shows up no matter what, she takes the time seriously, she knows her body, she wants to be herself,\u201d Anderson added. \u201cShe knows that putting in the hard work<\/a> to get her workout in is part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n The Tracy Anderson Method creator praised Lopez\u2019s \u201cworkout ethic,\u201d noting, \u201cShe never comes in and doesn\u2019t have energy, doesn\u2019t have focus, doesn\u2019t have appreciation. \u2026 She does what she wants when she wants.\u201d<\/p>\n Lopez is always on the go, but she also knows the importance of giving her body a break<\/a>. In a July 2022 newsletter, the \u201cOn the Floor\u201d artist reflected on experiencing exhaustion<\/a> in her early career.<\/p>\n \u201cThere was a time in my life where I used to sleep 3 to 5 hours a night. I\u2019d be on set all day and in the studio all night and doing junkets and filming videos on the weekends. I was in my late 20s and I thought I was invincible,\u201d she wrote in \u201cOn the JLo\u201d at the time. \u201cUntil one day, I was sitting in a trailer, and all the work and the stress it brought with it, coupled with not enough sleep to recuperate mentally, caught up with me.\u201d<\/p>\n Lopez had felt \u201ctotally normal\u201d before suddenly becoming \u201cfrozen,\u201d she recalled. \u201cI thought I was losing my mind. \u2026 Now I know it was a classic panic attack brought on by exhaustion, but I had never even heard the term at the time.\u201d<\/p>\n After consulting a doctor, the New York native said she \u201crealized how serious the consequences could be of ignoring what my body and mind needed to be healthy \u2014 and that\u2019s where my journey to wellness began<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n Her journey continues with BODYARMOR\u2019s latest campaign, which she says was an \u201ceasy\u201d collaboration. \u201cWe share similar values when it comes to determination, hard work and passion to challenge ourselves to go harder and get better every day,\u201d Lopez tells Us<\/em>. \u201cBODYARMOR LYTE is a product that has worked for me. I love it because it has zero sugar added and it\u2019s low-calorie. It\u2019s made with a coconut water base and contains potassium-packed electrolytes and antioxidants \u2013 which contributes to staying hydrated, but also helps me replenish after an intense workout, performance or a full day on the go.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Jennifer](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Jennifer-Lopez-Is-Always-Evolving-and-Pushing-Herself-With-Her-Workouts-Fitness-Is-Very-Important-to-Me-016.jpg?w=700&quality=86&strip=all\")
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