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Her fitness workout: To get into action-gal shape, the already svelte supermodel worked with a trainer 4 or 5 days a week for what she what called “1- to 2-hour torture sessions.” She increased her body strength with stability planks, lunges, and mini band walks. “There was a lot of running around in heels in the film, so it was important to strengthen everything and get my balance right,” she shared in Women’s Health magazine.
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His fitness regime: The mega-buck action hero underwent an intensive diet and exercise routine to master his superhero physique. He started prepping his body 6 months prior to shooting, working out 7 days a week, 90 minutes a day—and never did the same workout twice. When he had to bulk up, he would do strength-training. And when he was exhausted from an entire day’s filming, he would do a yoga or Pilates workout, his trainer Bobby Storm has revealed.
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Her fitness shape-up: Her killer body is always red-carpet ready, yet the 23-year-old admits after she stopped dancing she put on a little weight. “I started reading [critical] comments in blogs. That freaks you out and you get caught up in it,” she says in Women’s Health magazine. To get back into peak shape, she started working out with a trainer, and she does P90X, the video series created by Tony Horton, while she’s on tour.
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His fitness routine: Representing Illinois's 18th congressional district (Abe Lincoln's old stomping grounds), he is one of a dozen or so congressmen who make regular treks to the House gym for weight training and sessions of P90X, the Tony Horton workout video series.
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Her fitness workout: The mother of two credits her toned physique to a portion-controlled diet and grueling strength-training sessions with celebrity workout guru Tracy Anderson. “The thing is, it’s part of my job. I don’t want anyone thinking it’s easy. It does take time and it’s hard work. HDTV widescreen is nobody’s friend,” the hard-working singer says.
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His fitness ritual: For the 3 months leading up to shooting the popular HBO series, he trained hard to get his body fat in the low single digits, while still maintaining major muscle mass. The actor works out 6 days a week, twice a day. Plus, he nixes processed foods, sweets, and sticks to a 2,500-calorie diet. “It’s all about converting your body to a protein-burning engine and feeding it constantly,” he says.
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Their fitness workouts: The British brunette pictured at left has been said to log daily hour-long sessions at the gym, doing a mix of cycling, rowing, and light weight lifting. The stunning sister at right stays toned with Pilates. “From breathing techniques and muscle toning to overall flexibility and relaxation, my Pilates sessions have become something of a weekly necessity that keeps me fit, happy, and energized,” she says. Can you guess who is who in this photo?
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His fitness drill: The top-ranked champ, 25, who is known for his bulging biceps, confesses, “My left arm is much more developed than my right arm. This is because I play lefty. The tennis court is sort of my gym. That’s where I have fun.” During matches, his physique covers the court at a rapid pace, and he credits stretching and proper rest to help his body recover. His weakness? He admits to loving lots of chocolate.
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Her fitness shape-up: This dancer vowed to get in shape for her upcoming wedding, and she came through with flying colors. The 43-year-old adds, “I’ll probably be a size 4 by the end of it [DWTS]. It’s come to the point where it doesn’t matter. I no longer wear Spanx.”
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Her fitness workout: The 24-year-old is a big fan of Piloxing, an interval fitness routine that combines Pilates and boxing. “I do it to feel good afterward,” reveals says the star. Yet, the longtime dancer admits her relationship with food wasn’t always healthy. After a few years of bad diets, she’s back on track, adding, “I try to eat what your mother wanted you to eat when you were younger. It’s not like I eat junk all the time, but I (allow myself) mashed potatoes or a cookie,” she told Women’s Health magazine.
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Her fitness program: In October, the gorgeous 30-year-old really had people buzzing about her in-the-buff appearance in ESPN the Magazine’s Body Issue, in which she showed off her taut physique and rippling muscles in all their glory. Want a body like hers? Try this 15-minute workout from the amazingly in-shape athlete.
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Her fitness workout: The former tennis champ has revealed she works out for 1 to 2 hours a day, doing a mix of cardio and strength-training. Yet this hard-core gym fanatic does allow herself the occasional indulgence. She reveals, “My favorite meal really depends on what mood I am in, but overall I could eat pizza every day.”
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His fitness routine: Since emerging on the international sports scene at age 21, his muscle-ripped, tattooed body has graced plenty of magazine covers through the years, and it’s no surprise that he’s in amazing shape: In addition to the time he spends playing matches, the midfielder follows a grueling workout routine, which he revealed in Men’s Health magazine in 2008. Even when he’s not shirtless, his flawless style turns heads. This year, he was one of the most dapper guests at the Royal Wedding
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Her fitness training: After being cast in the action-packed Green Lantern, she took on celebrity trainer Bobby Storm to increase her strength and flexibility. After a few weeks of intense circuit training and core strengthening, the actress saw a difference. “After 3 weeks, I got results, I had abs,” she says.
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His fitness routine: To get in superhero shape, he did a training routine known as the “tailpipe,” which is a 100-rep workout that burns fat by alternating between exercise and recovery. Read more about his workout and how you can get in godlike shape here.
The clues: This Hollywood actress is in purrfect shape, thanks to her rigorous training to become Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises.
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Her fitness workout: To fit into the iconic skintight jumpsuit and pull off the martial arts moves, she practiced high-intensity workouts and stunt training 5 days a week, plus she did an additional 1 1/2-hour dance class to keep her lean. She joked to Chelsea Handler on Chelsea Lately, “I feel like, ugh, I’m that person. Like, I came to LA, got a bikini wax, went blonde, and love working out.” Sorry guys, her flawless physique is off-limits: Her rep recently confirmed that after 3 years together, she’s now engaged to an actor (who?).
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His fitness program: The media-shy actor downplayed his sculpted physique, joking that his on-screen abs were computer generated. “It was just Photoshopped! It’s like James Cameron invented the program, called Ab-atar! You just wear a motion capture suit, and suddenly you have abs.” Nice try, but we know the star put in some serious gym time for that washboard. Find out what his workout is.
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Her fitness workout: This real-life mom keeps toned by running. “You can do it anytime, anywhere with a pair of shoes. So no matter where I am I can go out my front door and 45 minutes later I’ve had a great workout,” she says. Plus, she’s got an awesome attitude, “I’m 40 years old and have three kids. I don’t look 18, and that’s okay! I feel good about myself.”
Who is she? | See a photo of her at the Marine Corps Ball.
Her fitness workout: To prepare for Friends With Benefits, she increased her workouts from 3 days a week to 5. Yet the incredibly shapely actress still opted for an on-screen butt double, telling Ryan Seacrest, “I showed side boob, and I figured I can’t just give away everything all at once. I have to let it out in little pieces here and there.” No matter, she still had the guys swooning and made headlines when she accepted Sgt. Scott Moore’s YouTube invitation to the Marine Corps Ball in Greenville, NC, which she attended in November.
