Why Jennifer Aniston’s Pvolve fitness routine might be better for menopause symptoms than official advice

New research has found that Jennifer Aniston’s fitness regime is better for menopausal women than government guidance.

The 55-year-old actor started the Pvolve exercise programme at home in 2021 and then joined the company in 2023.

A study funded by Pvolve and the University of Exeter Medical School set out to see whether the workouts could boost strength, balance and body composition when compared to 150 minutes of moderate weekly exercise.

The research team found the low-impact resistance program resulted in a 19 per cent increase in hip function and lower body strength, a 21 per cent improvement in lower body flexibility, and a 10 per cent increase in balance and stability, compared with the standard exercise programme.

The study involved 70 moderately active women aged between 40 and 60 in the South West of England, 45 of whom did Pvolve for 12 weeks, while 25 followed the standard programme. None of the women were on hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Pvolve is an at-home low-impact exercise programme. The classes are around half-an-hour long and incorporate strength-building exercises using equipment such as resistance bands, and increasing in intensity over the 12 weeks.

Many of the routines, which include bending, reaching, twisting and pulling, are meant to mimic everyday movement. Pvolve workouts can be done at home or in one of the brand’s US or Canada-based studios, according to Pvolve’s website.

“The great thing about these simple resistance exercises is they can easily be performed at home, and we’ve now shown they’re effective at improving strength and balance in women during and post-menopause,” said Professor Francis Stephens, from the University of Exeter Medical School, who led the research.

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