Jennifer Lopez, 53, says exercise is 'important' as it improves mental health trends now

Jennifer Lopez exercises every day not just to look great on a red carpet but also to feel good about herself.

The 53-year-old Shotgun Wedding actress spoke to UsWeekly on Wednesday about how moving her body helps her keep a positive mental attitude.

The Bronx-born babe - who was last seen naked as she plugged Revolve shoes - was promoting BodyArmor Lite for the new Choose More campaign which she stars in.

'It's no secret that fitness is a very important part of my life,' the wife of Ben Affleck and mother to twins Max and Emme, 15, said.

'I think there's a positive correlation between exercise and mental health,' shared the artist whose next album, This Is Me... Now - a follow up to 2003's This Is Me... Then - will debut this summer.

She is on to something.

According to MentalHealth.org, 'Research shows that people who exercise regularly have better mental health and emotional wellbeing, and lower rates of mental illness. 

'Taking up exercise seems to reduce the risk of developing mental illness.

'It also seems to help in treating some mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety.'

Lopez then added to UsWeekly writer Meredith Nardino, 'When you find a good balance through determination and focus, we're naturally pushing to be the best version of ourselves.'

Lopez claimed that she gets moving 'first thing in the morning' - which is often before 5 am when it is still dark - no matter what her 'busy schedule' has in store. 

'I try to make good choices and balance my time,' she added to the site.

And she mixes up her workout moves.