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Swank Worthy: Krav Maga
On the red carpet yesterday, Oscar veteran Hilary Swank mentioned she was keeping fit with Krav Maga. The name sounds a little like a spell from the Harry Potter series, but the health and fitness nut seems to be expanding her workout repertoire.
Krav Maga is a form of self-defense used by the Israeli army, and "Krav Maga" translates literally from Hebrew to mean "contact combat."
Get the Bod: Hilary Swank Believes in Moderation
Hilary Swank won me over in her role in Million Dollar Baby. When it comes to a fit and healthy body, any strong female who can box is top on my list of inspirational women.
When asked how she stays so healthy, she told Men's Fitness:
"Well, I think I'm really blessed with good genes because I really am a big eater.
Fittest Oscar Winner of the Past: Best Actress
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Fittest Oscar Winner of the Past: Best Actress
Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line - 2005)
Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby - 2004)
Charlize Theron (Monster - 2003)
Nicole Kidman (The Hours - 2002)
Halle Berry (Monster's Ball - 2001)
Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich - 2000)
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Celebs Like to Shake It
At first, the Power Plate seems like another gimmicky weight-loss product, but its website features endorsements from fit celebs like Madonna, Courteney Cox, and Hilary Swank. On top of that, it's used by over 60 college and pro sports teams, and the Police brought one with them on their reunion tour. That's some serious celeb street cred.
Healthy Dose Link Time
- Beyonce weighs in on gaining and losing for movie roles — That's Fit
- Irradiation: promising or problematic? — Mark's Daily Apple
- Tasty and healthy recipe: shrimp and chickpeas — YumSugar
- Drink to your health with juice — Real Simple
- The dos and don'ts of power napping — Vitamin G
- Hilary Swank gains 30 pounds to play French woman? — Elastic Waist
- Just 30 minutes of other people's smoke can harm you — Woman's Health
Healthy Dose Link Time
- High-Fructose Corn Syrup hires a PR agent to sweeten its rep – Elastic Waist
- The bounce in your sports bra could power your iPod – That's Fit
- Givenchy + JT = Photoshop? – Back in Skinny Jeans
- Pool time exercise fun – Vital Juice Daily
- Reading about cellulite while working out is a downer – The Weighting Game
- Details on dinner with Hilary Swank's nutritionist – Margarita Shapes Up
- Easy 100 calorie cuts – Shape
Speak Up: Which Celebrities Inspire You to Work Out?
When it comes to getting the motivation to eat healthy and exercise regularly, people find motivation all over the place. Maybe you're inspired by an upcoming event like a vacation, or maybe you have health problems in your family you want to avoid, or you have a personal weight goal you want to achieve.
Seeing other people living healthy lifestyles, especially celebrities, can actually be inspirational.
Class Act: Ex Factor
Looking for a new class that gets you pumped — literally and figuratively — for Valentine's Day by taking out a little aggression on your ex?
Maybe you should check out Ex-Factor, a new class from Crunch. This Valentine’s Day, Crunch invites all victims of love to take out their postrelationship aggression in this intense boxing/kickboxing class.
Get in Gear: Pink Boxing Glove Keyring
I'll admit it, I'm not much of a boxer. I have dabbled in kick boxing a little, but I was never good with hitting other people, or even a lifeless punching bag for that matter. However since watching Hilary Swank kick butt in Million Dollar Baby, I have been totally impressed by how fit boxers can be.
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