Celeb trainer reveals how to get abs like Jennifer Lopez’s after 50 — including her exact exercises

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Jennifer Lopez isn’t just defying age — she’s redefining it.Her former trainer Jay Cardiello revealed to The Post how he helped J.Lo achieve those famous sculpted abs — and shared some tips on how anyone over 50 can build a strong core.“J.Lo is living proof that age is not a barrier when it comes to maintaining a flat stomach and strong, defined abs,” Cardiello, who is also elevated wellness brand KAILO‘s in-house fitness advisor, told The Post.First things first — you have to concentrate on getting stronger, not just looking good for the ‘gram.“When I worked with J.Lo, the focus wasn’t just about aesthetics — it was about building functional strength, core stability and total-body conditioning, all of which naturally led to the defined, powerful abs she’s known for,” he said.“One of the key things I implemented was multi-planar core training.

Rather than isolating the abs with just crunches, we used exercises that engaged her entire core — front, sides and back — while incorporating balance and controlled movement.”That means plenty of planks with variations, rotational medicine ball throws, and — everyone’s favorites — mountain climbers and leg raises.Cardiello also “made sure her workouts included high-intensity interval training (HIIT) blended with strength circuits, which kept her heart rate elevated, torched calories and maintained lean muscle — all essential for keeping body fat low and abs visible.”For better or worse, Cardiello highlighted that “no one magic exercise” is going to get you through the gates of core heaven — diet, water intake, sleeping and consistency are key.“Equally important was her nutrition discipline and overall consistency,” he said.“Her abs were the byproduct of a holistic, well-rounded.