Scarlett Johansson is no stranger to action movies. With roles in the Iron Man, Avengers and Captain America series, and now the Japanese cyborg blockbuster Ghost in the Shell, the actress might just be one of the biggest badasses in Hollywood. And with so many stunts to perform, she basically has to stay in peak form all year round. If there's anyone we're taking fitness advice from, it's going to be the man who shaped up Scar-Jo to fit into a skin-tight cat suit. We spoke with Johansson's former trainer for Iron Man 2 and The Avengers, Bobby Strom, about his favourite diet and exercise tips and what it takes to get a celebrity body..Q: What are your favourite fat-busting and strength exercises?
My favourite fat-busting exercise are sprints! They burn calories and fat while building muscle.
Just look at the summer Olympic sprinters, men and women. My favourite strength-building exercise are pull-ups. Everyone knows they are one of the hardest exercises to do because you have to lift your entire body weight. All my girls want to be able to do pull-ups, so we train for that starting day one until they can do several on their own without my assistance. You have to have some real strength to do pull-ups.
Q: What ratio of cardio to weights do you advise?
Just look at the summer Olympic sprinters, men and women. My favourite strength-building exercise are pull-ups. Everyone knows they are one of the hardest exercises to do because you have to lift your entire body weight. All my girls want to be able to do pull-ups, so we train for that starting day one until they can do several on their own without my assistance. You have to have some real strength to do pull-ups.
Q: What ratio of cardio to weights do you advise?
[I don't have] a formula for cardio-to-weight training ratio. It depends on what your goal is and what type of results you're looking to achieve. Someone looking to lose weight and body fat will do exponentially more cardio than someone looking to build up their physique.
Q: What is your most reliable go-to type of exercise for all round fitness?
My most reliable all-around exercise for fitness and conditioning is without a doubt swimming. Swimming uses every muscle in the body. Then, on top of that, it's incredible cardio, giving the heart and lungs an incredible workout...
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