Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Just Gave All of Us a Huge Fitness Challenge

The couple that goes to the gym together, stays together! Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez have already nailed the inspirational workout video. Now they're not just providing workout envy, they're literally inviting all of us to join them in their fitness goals.

By Katherine J. Igoe

published 21 January 2019

in News

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The couple that goes to the gym together, stays together! Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez have already nailed the inspirational workout video, paired perfectly with their own music and branded outfits. And the two have been snapped, multiple times, in their athleisure wear, en route to and from the gym. Now they're not just providing workout envy, they're literally inviting all of us to join them in their fitness goals.

In an Instagram video, A. Rod shows yet another montage of lifting weights and doing cardio. But this time, he wants us to join the famous couple in their work with a 10-day challenge. "No carbs, no sugar," the video's captioned. "Who's in?" A. Rod adds, "Someone hide the cookie dough." Wow. This one would be VERY tough for me to do, but the couple makes it look so easy that I'm kind of tempted just to see what happens.

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In a light moment in between the super-intense workout moments, J. Lo dances and inspires her beloved to do the same. A. Rod tries to look cool just like his girlfriend, but ends up looking kind of dorky. He really embraced it though, with the caption #ignoremydancing.

In the comments, the COO of A. Rod Corp, Jeff Lee, announced that this would now be a new company policy. A. Rod loved it: "I like how you are thinking Mr. Lee. Team meeting tomorrow at 6am in conference room."

A few days ago, J. Lo posted a makeup-free selfie that went viral: The singer-actress looks fresh-faced and gorgeous, with that perfect post-workout glow and casual top knot.

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So, if I do the 10-day challenge, will I look just like this?

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Katherine’s a contributing syndications editor at Marie Claire who covers fashion, culture, and lifestyle. In her role, she writes stories that are syndicated by MSN and other outlets. She’s been a full-time freelancer for over a decade and has had roles with Cosmopolitan (where she covered lifestyle, culture, and fashion SEO content) and Bustle (where she was their movies and culture writer). She has bylines in New York Times, Parents, InStyle, Refinery29, and elsewhere. Her work has also been syndicated by ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, Seventeen, Good Housekeeping, and Women’s Health, among others. In addition to her stories reaching millions of readers, content she's written and edited has qualified for a Bell Ringer Award and received a Communicator Award.

Katherine has a BA in English and art history from the University of Notre Dame and an MA in art business from the Sotheby's Institute of Art (with a focus on marketing/communications). She covers a wide breadth of topics: she's written about how to find the very best petite jeans, how sustainable travel has found its footing on Instagram, and what it's like to be a professional advice-giver in the modern world. Her personal essays have run the gamut from learning to dress as a queer woman to navigating food allergies as a mom. She also has deep knowledge of SEO/EATT, affiliate revenue, commerce, and social media; she regularly edits the work of other writers. She speaks at writing-related events and podcasts about freelancing and journalism, mentors students and other new writers, and consults on coursework. Currently, Katherine lives in Boston with her husband and two kids, and you can follow her on Instagram. If you're wondering about her last name, it’s “I go to dinner,” not “Her huge ego,” but she responds to both.

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