jennifer garner she has shared that she tries to sweat it out every morning as part of her daily routine “to be her best self.”
And on Friday the actress showed off one of the tools she’s used over the years to keep her mind and body fit and healthy.
Despite temperatures that eventually reached 107 degrees Fahrenheit, the The Hollywood leading lady embarked on an intense race with one of her friends in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, which is not far from where she lives with her three children.
The former Alias star showed off her fit physique in skintight black leggings, a ‘Save the children’ T-shirt and baby blue sneakers.
Completing her sporty ensemble, Garner swept her long dark brown locks out of her face and pulled them back into a ponytail, wearing dark sunglasses to help with the glaring Southern California sun.
Working out: Jennifer Garner, 51, didn’t let soaring temperatures in the triple digits stop her from breaking a sweat, which is part of her daily routine ‘to be your best self’
At times, Garner kept a steady pace during his walk through the suburban neighborhood, but then there seemed to be times when he would speed up and do a few sprints, as a way to build up his cardio.
Taking note of the photographer’s admiration, the Peppermint star, 51, gave him a quick look and a smile, all without breaking his brisk pace and stride.
Her friend followed close behind as the duo ran down sidewalks, through a park, and down trails, despite the scorching heat.
During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show this past April, Garner shared how she incorporates jogging into her daily effort to break a sweat.
‘What I do in the morning is work out,’ he told Barrymore, who seemed surprised and replied: ‘Every day? Oh God.’
Seeing how defeated the host seemed when he learned that Garner works out almost every day, he clarified his revelation, adding, “No, Drew, really. You have to do hard cardio to get that, to get yourself, sorry you do.
Garner went on to share how he believes that the act of moving our bodies not only improves the body but also the mind and brain,
We need it in our bodies, but we need it in our brains. Your brain needs it! she stated.
Scorching: The actress showed off her fitted figure in skintight black leggings and a gray T-shirt, during a day that saw temperatures reach 40 degrees Fahrenheit
His routine: The Dallas Buyers Club star tries to work out and sweat every day; she is seen working out with personal trainer Beth Nicely at her studio in New York
Make it fun: During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show in April, the Hollywood leading lady recommended the host, and others who struggle to exercise consistently, find exercises they find fun.
Bright; The Texas girl has often shared about her various workout routines on social media.
The Houston, Texas native actually has science to back up her claims about how exercise can enhance mental health benefits.
A study published in the March issue of the british journal of sports medicine found it to be more effective than medication in treating anxiety and depression.
For people who have had a hard time maintaining a consistent exercise regimen, like Barrymore, Garner suggested finding exercise activities that they find fun.
“You find something that really makes you happy while you’re doing it or it’s not going to work, because this isn’t going to get done,” the Once Upon A Farm co-founder told the talk show host.
