Cameron Diaz recommends nude dancing for a fun at-home workout

Cameron Diaz recommends nude dancing for a fun at-home workout

Even if you enjoy working up a sweat, it's completely normal and understandable if some days it's too scary to put on a sports bra, let alone do a workout. Cameron Diaz can apparently relate, which is why she's entering the new year with some refreshing advice to make moving your body feel downright joyful.

Diaz recently shared some of her wellness tips for 2023 with E! News that reminds readers why a "great" fitness method might just involve putting on a playlist and dancing around your house. In fact, the 50-year-old actress seems to be inspired by her Charlie's Angels character Natalie, who loves impromptu dance parties instead of traditional workouts from time to time.

"I don't think enough people realize that you can do a lot of things in a small space to keep your body moving," she told E! News. "A really great thing to do is just put your headphones in, put on a playlist and dance as hard as you can for about 15 minutes. Then you just take a shower and start your day."

A solid selection of songs is key, according to Diaz. "Just get six of your favorite songs and make a little short playlist that will make you move like you can't stop dancing," she added. "You don't even need gym clothes. You can just be naked or in your underwear and dance."

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If you're not yet convinced to try Diaz's method, there are definitely plenty of benefits to connecting with your body through dance — even if it's not in a traditional dance cardio setting — that will keep you moving.

Dancing can do wonders for both your heart and your brain. It's "a cardiovascular workout that helps promote heart health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes," Alissa Tucker, a master trainer for AKT, previously told Shape. But the benefits go far beyond your ticker. Dancing can help improve your balance and coordination and increase your agility (ability to move) and flexibility. It may also reduce the risk of dementia and help activate brain and memory recall, especially when following some type of choreography, especially as you get older.

Of course, that's not to mention the instant mood boost you'll likely feel when you hear a song you love—another science-backed benefit of your go-to workout playlist. Multiple studies prove the motivating power of music, whether you're enjoying a leisurely hot girl walk, powering through a HIIT session, or showing off your best dance moves right in your living room.

Just changing your mindset about fitness can help you remember that moving your body can be fun. "By renaming 'exercise' as 'movement,' you begin to unlearn the negative association with exercise and train your brain to see exercise as a positive thing," Sharon Ryan, a licensed counselor at Thriveworks Counseling, previously told Shape. “The most important thing is to choose an activity that you enjoy doing.” If you're anything like Diaz, that might mean dancing around the house to your favorite songs.

So if you just can't muster the energy to go to the gym (relatable, in fact!), queue up your favorite playlist or create a new one and enjoy a Cameron Diaz-approved workout session at home. Do you need inspiration? Check out this list of over 170 epic workout songs that will spice up your current lineup, whether you're in your underwear, sweats, pajamas, or nothing at all.