Joint-Friendly Workout Highlighted for Adults 50 and Older

Jennifer Aniston, who reached 57 in 2026, has shifted away from punishing exercise. She told Women's Health in January 2025 that demanding sessions once made workouts unappealing, and told InStyle in June 2023 that the no-pain-no-gain approach left her burned out and physically worn down. A friend later introduced her to Pvolve, a low-impact resistance method built around everyday movement. Its equipment includes an inflated ball, bands, and weights worn at the ankles or wrists.

A Pvolve-funded 2025 study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise examined pre-, peri-, and post-menopausal women. One group practiced Pvolve for 12 weeks, while another followed established guidance totaling 150 minutes of weekly exercise. The Pvolve participants improved hip function by 19% and overall flexibility by 21%, with additional gains in mobility, balance, and stability.

Claire Small of Pure Sports Medicine said menopause and perimenopause often bring joint discomfort as connective tissue naturally changes. She described strength and flexibility as important for maintaining healthy tissue and limiting pain. Dani Coleman, Pvolve’s VP of training and Aniston’s personal trainer, said the method develops mobility and stability through movement in the sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes. Building lean muscle may also help reduce joint pain and offer protection from falls. On lower-energy days, Aniston chooses stretching and mobility work instead of pushing harder.