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15 Amazing Bodies of CSI Stars

Here is their wellness advice.

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Break out your blacklight and magnifying glass to discover the secrets behind the stunning bodies of CSI stars as they share their wellness journeys and lifestyle choices. From Marg Helgenberger's commitment to a healthy diet to Jorja Fox's love for surfing, these actors reveal how they maintain their physical and mental well-being. Gain insights from Liz Vassey's perspective on life without regrets and Ted Danson's preference for veggies. Explore the diverse approaches to health, fitness, and self-belief of actors like Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, and Mandeep Dhillon.


1. Marg Helgenberger

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Marg Helgenberger shared her wellness secrets in an interview with First For Women. She says that she makes sure to eat healthy and take supplements. “Part of maintaining wellness in my life is eating healthy, fresh foods, and supplementing with calcium and vitamins C, D, E, and B-12,” she explained. “My boyfriend, Charlie, is a great cook: We’ll buy these frozen tuna patties, doctor them up with panko, Worchestershire sauce, and grill them — yum!

2. Jorja Fox

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After the CSI finale in 2015, Jorja Fox gave an interview to the Los Angeles Times. She says that she likes to surf to stay in shape. “I’ve been surfing regularly since we wrapped production. I gave myself a few weeks to decompress and enjoy the end of summer, and I’m already considerably fitter than I was when we shot the finale. I hope I can stay this way.”

3. Liz Vassey

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Liz Vassey talked about her career in an interview with Voyage LA. She says that she doesn’t have any regrets with her life. “I’m always hesitant to answer questions like these because by changing anything I wouldn’t be where I am, and I’m happy. I try to live with as little regret as possible, and I try to run toward the things I find challenging.”

4. Ted Danson

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Ted Danson broke down some of his favorite foods to Delish. He says that he loves veggies. "For lunch, if I'm working, it has to be light, so you don't fall asleep," he says. "I'll have salad and a small piece of fish or potatoes…I'm more of a vegetable, fruit, fish kind of guy.”

5. Paula Newsome

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Paula Newsome talked about her role on CSI and the impact she has had in an interview with Essence. “Perspective is everything,” she said. “When you’re looking through the lens of someone who has experienced something or if you’re looking at a crime of people that look like you, you’re going to look at it differently. . . I imagine a woman of color meeting people on the worst day of their life has more empathy.”

6. Matt Lauria

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Matt Lauria is a vegan, and opened up about the decision to Men’s Journal. “The first difference that I noticed right away was that I never felt bloated after a meal again. Even when I eat an incredible amount of food, it never slows me down. So many nutritionists are saying now that fiber is the key, and eating this diet I never have to worry about it, because it’s pretty much all I eat. There are a lot of grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables.”

7. Mandeep Dhillon

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Mandeep Dhillon talked about the advice she’d give to fellow actors in an interview with Backstage.com. “I would say: Believe in yourself, believe in your craft, believe and know that you deserve it, and know that it’s gonna happen for you. Also, work hard. When opportunities present themselves, take them. If doors get shut, don’t worry about it. You can build a new door and open it, knock at it, kick it, whatever.”

8. Ariana Guerra

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Ariana Guerra wants to support fellow Hispanic and Latino stars in the entertainment industry. She tells the Texas Standard that this is why she starred in her film Madres. “When I first read the script, I remember just emailing my reps and telling them I need to be part of this. I saw that it was also written by or co-written by a Latina, which is rare. I’m not sure if I had also seen that our director was Latino. So that in itself is just super rare in Hollywood.”

9. Sofia Milos

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Sofia Milos tells The Hollywood Times that she wants to support and empower other women. “I would also like to see more women in position of power, for instance, more woman producers and directors. Really, I’d like to see more woman doctors and politicians. Let’s talk about the Weinstein situation for instance. I say this is much bigger than Weinstein, because this has been going on for a long time and not just in US or just in the entertainment industry, because it is still a man-dominated world. There are men in all walks of life that basically blackmail young women into giving them sexual favors in order to win a role or keep their jobs or get promotions or get a deserved break. And it’s not OK to have young vulnerable women led to believe that these men in power can abuse of their status and get away with it as they have done for a long, long time.”

10. Sela Ward

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In an interview with CBS, Sela Ward talked about what she’s learned about acting. She says that a pretty famous actor helped her out. "I learned a lot from my friend Tom Hanks. Nothing In Common was maybe my second job.I wasn't very good in it. I was just starting and I learned so much from Tom about pacing and speed."

11. Vanessa Ferlito

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In a 2015 interview with Mom.com, Vanessa Ferlito talked about balancing her career with motherhood. "A lot of actors leave their kids. I can't do that. It's better that he's with me than me abandon him. Sometimes we are living in two different states at once, and it's extremely challenging. And that means he's always kind of the new kid, always trying to make new friends. But we are together, and I think it's teaching him a good work ethic."

12. Chelsey Crisp

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Chelsey Crisp is a big advocate for cruelty-free clothing. She shared some of her favorites with Us Weekly. “Rebecca Minkoff makes great vegan shoes. I also have some vegan boots that are from a company called Rocket Dog. I love vegan handbags from Urban Expressions. One of my favorite online sites is Jessica Simpson‘s. Not everything is vegan on there, but I love the way she does shoes. I’m 5-foot-3, so very short, and I think Jessica is too. She designs platforms that are functional and comfortable, so you get a lot of extra height without just killing your feet.”

13. Hayley Kiyoko

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Hayley Kiyoko has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She talked about this in an interview with Marie Claire. "I’m definitely a skincare person," Kiyoko says. "Only because I have sensitive, dry skin. I’ve had to, out of necessity, definitely prioritize skincare."

14. Patricia Arquette

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Patricia Arquette might be known for her dramatic roles, but she lives a drama free life. She talked about this in an interview with The Irish Times. “If I check my heart, I’m happy. I like a low-drama lifestyle. I like drama in my work, on screen, but I don’t care for it in real life. I feel like my life is very drama-free. I’ve gone through a lot of pain and loss. I’ve buried a lot of people I love, but nothing like that has happened in a while. So I do feel really grateful.”

15. James Van Der Beek

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In late 2019, James Van Der Beek competed on Dancing With The Stars. He made sure to show off how fit he got on an Instagram post and told his followers what he did to get in shape. “Fight training vs. dancing. I’d been training in Muay Thai three days a week for about six months (for the next project I’m writing) when I hit pause to dance six hours a day. Now I can rhumba.”

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15 Amazing Bodies of CSI Stars

Here is their wellness advice.

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Evidence-Based

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy.

Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

Break out your blacklight and magnifying glass to discover the secrets behind the stunning bodies of CSI stars as they share their wellness journeys and lifestyle choices. From Marg Helgenberger's commitment to a healthy diet to Jorja Fox's love for surfing, these actors reveal how they maintain their physical and mental well-being. Gain insights from Liz Vassey's perspective on life without regrets and Ted Danson's preference for veggies. Explore the diverse approaches to health, fitness, and self-belief of actors like Paula Newsome, Matt Lauria, and Mandeep Dhillon.


1. Marg Helgenberger

Los,Angeles,-,Aug,10:,Marg,Helgenberger,Arrives,To,TheShutterstock

Marg Helgenberger shared her wellness secrets in an interview with First For Women. She says that she makes sure to eat healthy and take supplements. “Part of maintaining wellness in my life is eating healthy, fresh foods, and supplementing with calcium and vitamins C, D, E, and B-12,” she explained. “My boyfriend, Charlie, is a great cook: We’ll buy these frozen tuna patties, doctor them up with panko, Worchestershire sauce, and grill them — yum!

2. Jorja Fox

Los,Angeles,-,Oct,24:,Jorja,Fox,Arrives,To,TheShutterstock

After the CSI finale in 2015, Jorja Fox gave an interview to the Los Angeles Times. She says that she likes to surf to stay in shape. “I’ve been surfing regularly since we wrapped production. I gave myself a few weeks to decompress and enjoy the end of summer, and I’m already considerably fitter than I was when we shot the finale. I hope I can stay this way.”

3. Liz Vassey

Los,Angeles,-,Apr,13:,Liz,Vassey,Arrives,At,TheShutterstock

Liz Vassey talked about her career in an interview with Voyage LA. She says that she doesn’t have any regrets with her life. “I’m always hesitant to answer questions like these because by changing anything I wouldn’t be where I am, and I’m happy. I try to live with as little regret as possible, and I try to run toward the things I find challenging.”

4. Ted Danson

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Ted Danson broke down some of his favorite foods to Delish. He says that he loves veggies. "For lunch, if I'm working, it has to be light, so you don't fall asleep," he says. "I'll have salad and a small piece of fish or potatoes…I'm more of a vegetable, fruit, fish kind of guy.”

5. Paula Newsome

Los,Angeles,-,Jun,26:,Paula,Newsome,Arrives,To,TheShutterstock

Paula Newsome talked about her role on CSI and the impact she has had in an interview with Essence. “Perspective is everything,” she said. “When you’re looking through the lens of someone who has experienced something or if you’re looking at a crime of people that look like you, you’re going to look at it differently. . . I imagine a woman of color meeting people on the worst day of their life has more empathy.”

6. Matt Lauria

Premiere Of Columbia Pictures' "Miss Bala" - ArrivalsJon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Matt Lauria is a vegan, and opened up about the decision to Men’s Journal. “The first difference that I noticed right away was that I never felt bloated after a meal again. Even when I eat an incredible amount of food, it never slows me down. So many nutritionists are saying now that fiber is the key, and eating this diet I never have to worry about it, because it’s pretty much all I eat. There are a lot of grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables.”

7. Mandeep Dhillon

"David Brent: Life On The Road" - World Premiere - Red Carpet ArrivalsKarwai Tang/WireImage

Mandeep Dhillon talked about the advice she’d give to fellow actors in an interview with Backstage.com. “I would say: Believe in yourself, believe in your craft, believe and know that you deserve it, and know that it’s gonna happen for you. Also, work hard. When opportunities present themselves, take them. If doors get shut, don’t worry about it. You can build a new door and open it, knock at it, kick it, whatever.”

8. Ariana Guerra

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Ariana Guerra wants to support fellow Hispanic and Latino stars in the entertainment industry. She tells the Texas Standard that this is why she starred in her film Madres. “When I first read the script, I remember just emailing my reps and telling them I need to be part of this. I saw that it was also written by or co-written by a Latina, which is rare. I’m not sure if I had also seen that our director was Latino. So that in itself is just super rare in Hollywood.”

9. Sofia Milos

Los,Angeles,-,Nov,09:,Sofia,Milos,Arrives,For,Bet+Shutterstock

Sofia Milos tells The Hollywood Times that she wants to support and empower other women. “I would also like to see more women in position of power, for instance, more woman producers and directors. Really, I’d like to see more woman doctors and politicians. Let’s talk about the Weinstein situation for instance. I say this is much bigger than Weinstein, because this has been going on for a long time and not just in US or just in the entertainment industry, because it is still a man-dominated world. There are men in all walks of life that basically blackmail young women into giving them sexual favors in order to win a role or keep their jobs or get promotions or get a deserved break. And it’s not OK to have young vulnerable women led to believe that these men in power can abuse of their status and get away with it as they have done for a long, long time.”

10. Sela Ward

Los,Angeles,-,Jun,20:,Sela,Ward,At,The,IndependenceShutterstock

In an interview with CBS, Sela Ward talked about what she’s learned about acting. She says that a pretty famous actor helped her out. "I learned a lot from my friend Tom Hanks. Nothing In Common was maybe my second job.I wasn't very good in it. I was just starting and I learned so much from Tom about pacing and speed."

11. Vanessa Ferlito

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In a 2015 interview with Mom.com, Vanessa Ferlito talked about balancing her career with motherhood. "A lot of actors leave their kids. I can't do that. It's better that he's with me than me abandon him. Sometimes we are living in two different states at once, and it's extremely challenging. And that means he's always kind of the new kid, always trying to make new friends. But we are together, and I think it's teaching him a good work ethic."

12. Chelsey Crisp

Los,Angeles,-,Aug,05:,Chelsey,Crisp,Arrives,For,TheShutterstock

Chelsey Crisp is a big advocate for cruelty-free clothing. She shared some of her favorites with Us Weekly. “Rebecca Minkoff makes great vegan shoes. I also have some vegan boots that are from a company called Rocket Dog. I love vegan handbags from Urban Expressions. One of my favorite online sites is Jessica Simpson‘s. Not everything is vegan on there, but I love the way she does shoes. I’m 5-foot-3, so very short, and I think Jessica is too. She designs platforms that are functional and comfortable, so you get a lot of extra height without just killing your feet.”

13. Hayley Kiyoko

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Hayley Kiyoko has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She talked about this in an interview with Marie Claire. "I’m definitely a skincare person," Kiyoko says. "Only because I have sensitive, dry skin. I’ve had to, out of necessity, definitely prioritize skincare."

14. Patricia Arquette

Los,Angeles,-,May,19:,Patricia,Arquette,At,The,CbsShutterstock

Patricia Arquette might be known for her dramatic roles, but she lives a drama free life. She talked about this in an interview with The Irish Times. “If I check my heart, I’m happy. I like a low-drama lifestyle. I like drama in my work, on screen, but I don’t care for it in real life. I feel like my life is very drama-free. I’ve gone through a lot of pain and loss. I’ve buried a lot of people I love, but nothing like that has happened in a while. So I do feel really grateful.”

15. James Van Der Beek

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In late 2019, James Van Der Beek competed on Dancing With The Stars. He made sure to show off how fit he got on an Instagram post and told his followers what he did to get in shape. “Fight training vs. dancing. I’d been training in Muay Thai three days a week for about six months (for the next project I’m writing) when I hit pause to dance six hours a day. Now I can rhumba.”

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We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

In the gripping world of Criminal Minds, these beloved actors brought complex characters to life while maintaining their own unique lifestyles and routines. From dedicated runners to champions of self-acceptance, let's explore the fascinating bodies and minds of some of the show's stars. Discover AJ Cook's newfound love for running, Paget Brewster's embrace of natural beauty, Shemar Moore's diet wisdom, and more intriguing insights into the lives of the talented actors who brought Criminal Minds to life. Explore their fitness routines, self-care practices, and personal philosophies that contribute to their amazing bodies and resilient minds.


1. AJ Cook

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AJ Cook played Jennifer Jareau on the show. She loves to run, and talked about this to Women’s Running. “I’ve run all my life really, but just because it was a good way to get cardio in. I never enjoyed it. Just in the last year or so, I’ve come to love how I feel when I run. It’s that time where I just get to escape from everything—no phone, no computer, I’m not working, I just shut that side of my brain off and let the other side of my brain open up.”

2. Paget Brewster

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Paget Brewster played Emily Prentiss. On Twitter, she opened up about her decision to not dye her hair. "I have felt pressure to dye it, pretend to be 35 again, no thanks," she wrote. "We all have huge issues to address, I know. This is one small battle. But I think all of us have small personal battles. Let’s start by being kind to each other, even when we disagree. Please."

3. Shemar Moore

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Shemar Moore played Derek Morgan on the show. He talked about his approach to diet and exercise to Men’s Health. "Don't get it twisted, whatever you do in the gym—I don't care how far you run or how heavy you lift—getting lean and mean starts in the kitchen with your diet," says Moore. "If you're diet ain't right, you're going to drive yourself crazy in the gym. You might get a little stronger, but you're not going to get prettier.”

4. Rachel Nichols

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Rachel Nichols played Ashley Seaver on the show. In an interview with Smashing Interviews, she talked about the importance of having quality time with her husband. “It’s been crucial and non-negotiable that we spent a lot of time together since we live together and weren’t allowed to go anywhere. But I’m pretty easy. I love to go home to Maine to see my family. I’m actually leaving to go to Maine in the middle of November. I haven’t been home in two years. It’s the longest I’ve ever gone without seeing my parents. So I’d maintain that travel is my favorite thing to do on my down time.”

5. Joe Mantegna

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Joe Mantegna played David Rossi on the show. He talked about his workout secrets with Parade. “For the last 23 years, I’ve lived in a two-story house, and so I often run up the stairs—an opportunity. I spend a good portion of the day going up and down. If I’m in a building that’s three stories, I walk up the stairs. If I’m traveling—and there’s somewhere I can walk—I’ll do that or take a bicycle. I used to go to the gym, but don’t feel the need now. I felt I spent too much time chatting with other people about what we do for a living.”

6. Kirsten Vangsness

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Kirsten Vangsness played Penelope Garcia on the show. She talked about how she approached the reboot to Parade. “I'm not writing an episode because gosh, I love acting. Writing is fun for me, and I find it really pleasurable, but it’s hard for me to do for Criminal Minds because I’m not as good at it as everybody else. I was taking acting classes for six months before I got back here and I was very excited to be like, I want to do this better than I did before. I want to try things and be more.”

7. Aisha Tyler

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Aisha Tyler played Tara Lewis on the show. She described her diet to People as a modified paleo diet. “This means that for the most part, I avoid refined carbohydrates, grains, dairy and sugar. That said, I’m not super strict. I try to be as disciplined as I can during the week so that I can eat what I want on the weekends, which includes pasta, bread and other fun stuff.”

8. Jennifer Love Hewitt

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Jennifer Love Hewitt played Kate Callahan on the show. She tells Hello! Magazine that she loves Palmer’s products. “Palmers is classic. I knew about it before pregnancy. But once I was pregnant I used it, it worked and I loved it. The massage cream for stretch marks and the skin therapy oil. Yes, those are the two Palmers products I've used. I've used it twice a day-morning and night.”

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Step into the world of 'Rizzoli & Isles,' and explore the incredible health and fitness journeys of its stars in "11 Amazing Bodies of 'Rizzoli & Isles' Stars." Here we reveal how the cast, including Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander, prepared physically and mentally for their roles in the beloved crime drama series. Discover Angie Harmon's simple yet effective approach to staying fit, Sasha Alexander's balanced diet with fun weekend indulgences, and Lorraine Bracco's transformative cleanse. Learn about Idara Victor's inspiring career shift, Adam Sinclair's farm-fresh cooking habits, and Annabeth Gish's minimalist skincare routine. Understand Donnie Wahlberg's unique diet tips and Jaqueline Bisset's dietary evolution for better health.


1. Angie Harmon

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Angie Harmon played Detective Jane Rizzoli on the show. She opened up about her fitness secrets in an interview with New Beauty. “I don’t have one except for running to the gate at the airport.” However, Harmon says that she does eat healthy. “I do have a very healthy diet and try to be mostly sugar-free, and now I’m also trying to be gluten-free.”

2. Sasha Alexander

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Sasha Alexander played Dr. Maura Isles on the show. She shared some of her wellness secrets in an interview with The Chicago Sun Times. “I eat clean all week long, but I do give myself a free day on the weekends to have a meal that’s fun, and I eat it with my kids. I don’t just do pizza. I love cooking, and this is when I try out new things. I’ll eat a couple of bites of dessert.”

3. Lorraine Bracco

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Lorraine Bracco played Angela Rizzoli on the show. She revealed to People that she decided to go on a cleanse when she wanted to get healthy. “All of a sudden, I started to have more energy and less aches and pains,” she says. “I decided I was going to continue to eat clean eat closest to the source, no processed foods. Protein, veggies and fruits. Fresh, fresh, fresh.”

4. Idara Victor

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Idara Victor played Nina Holiday, and joined in the show’s fifth season. She talked about working on the show Starved, and how her co-stars encouraged her to pursue acting to Tvline. “They encouraged me to pursue acting, because I was in school for business. They were like, ‘I couldn’t even imagine you working in some office.”

5. Adam Sinclair

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Adam Sinclair played Dr. Kent Drake, and joined the show in its sixth season. He makes sure to eat a healthy diet. He revealed in this Instagram post that he likes to get vegetables delivered and he makes food with them. In the photo, he has zucchini, squash, lettuce, and peppers. Sinclair captioned the post, “Farm box day. What to cook????”

6. Annabeth Gish

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Annabeth Gish had a recurring role as Alice Sands on the show. She shared her approach to skincare in an interview with Glamour. “I’m typically a minimalist because too much stuff is just rigorous for me, but as I’m aging, I do have a few things that are definitely on my bedside table.”

7. Donnie Wahlberg

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Donnie Wahlberg had a recurring role as Lieutenant Joe Grant. He tells Country Living that he loves Frank’s red hot sauce, and it helps him eat healthy. "A lot of people don’t like egg whites for breakfast, they think it’s not as tasty as regular eggs," he says. "If you want to make them more tasty, put Frank’s on it. People don’t like grilled chicken breast, they think it’s kind of bland. They want to put barbecue sauce all over it or this or that. I put Frank’s on it. It’s kind of a no brainer."

8. Jaqueline Bisset

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Jaqueline Bisset played the recurring role of Constance Isles. She opened up about her diet and favorite foods to Parade. “I used to eat more meat when I grew up near Redding, England, and we also had lots of white sugar and white flour. I did have organic vegetables out of the garden. Now bringing them home from the market is kind of an uplifting moment. Since my 40s I’ve been sorting out my diet, throwing the frying pan away and getting the steamer out which makes me feel lighter. I use cold-pressed olive oil and don’t cook high temperature foods. I do make lots of vegetable soup with al dente vegetables. I need to be careful with salt or I get very puffy.”

9. Chris Vance

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Chris Vance had a recurring role as Charles Jones on the show. He talked about getting into acting to Backstage.com. “I decided to take a chance at something I knew nothing about and see if I could learn something about myself. It’s been the most amazing growth curve ever; it’s been really rewarding to me and I’m very glad I did it.”

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20 Amazing Bodies of NCIS Stars

Here’s how they stay fit and ready for action.

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This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy.

Our team of licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest.

We are committed to bringing you researched, expert-driven content to help you make more informed decisions around food, health, and wellness. We know how important making choices about your overall health is, and we strive to provide you with the best information possible.

NCIS has been on our screens since 2003, and features some of the most well-known actors and entertainers in the industry. From LL Cool J to Lauren Holly, these stars work hard to stay camera-ready on a show that’s been running for 20 years. So how do they do it? Through discipline and healthy habits—not to mention happiness and plenty of fun. Here’s how 20 cast members of NCIS take care of their health and wellness.

1. Maria Bello

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Maria Bello played Jacqueline Sloane. The actress loves Pilates and working out with a trainer. “I have a trainer named Aimee Carpenter, and she has this company called Indigo Mountain,” she says. “Some days we go for a hike, other days we do weights at my house. It's kind of like going with the flow instead of thinking, ‘I have to do 20 squats today.’ I also do Pilates at a studio called Embodiment.”

2. Pauley Perrette

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Pauley Perrette, 54, played Abby Sciuto. The actress prefers working out at home over going to a gym. "Learn the simple art of using your own body weight to work out,” she says. “There's no need to go to a gym. Push-ups, sit-ups, squats, wall presses, running up and down stairs. Everything you need to get in shape, you have.”

3. Lauren Holly

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Lauren Holly, 59, played Jenny Shepard. The actress swears by Bikram yoga to stay fit and happy. “I practice Bikram yoga, which is a certain kind of yoga and it’s in a very hot room,” she says. “I love it—it’s like my own personal form of meditation because I can’t think of anything (besides the heat) through the whole class. I haven’t been practicing since COVID, and I miss it so much. It really gave my brain a rest and my skin a glow.”

4. Chris O'Donnell

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Chris O'Donnell played G. Callen. He admits co-star LL Cool J inspired him to get fit. "His arms are insane – they're as hard as a wall," he says. "I'm just an average guy trying to keep my body in good condition so I can still do the things that I love. I don't want to give up sports. I want to move around with my kids and play football in the backyard. I have to work hard to stay fit."

5. LL Cool J

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LL Cool J played Sam Hanna. The actor works out with a personal trainer. “It’s important to have somebody there to push me. Every player needs a coach,” he says. “There’s nothing wrong with not having a trainer, but I prefer it. I do a minimum of four workouts a week — usually an hour on workdays and two hours the other days. I combine weights and cardio. I jump rope, run and lift weights. I do pull-ups and push-ups, plus core work with a ball, while lying on an incline. I also run up hills. I measure my heart rate on the treadmill. I don’t use monitoring devices or apps. Instead, I go by the mirror. I rarely use a scale.”

6. Daniela Ruah

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Daniela Ruah, 39, played Kensi Blye. The actress has been dancing since she was 5. “Do I dance at home? Sure,” she says. “Sometimes my son and I will prance around the house and dance. He responds to music so wonderfully, but I wouldn’t say it is something that brought me back into shape. I didn’t do any (dance) classes. I wish I had. It was mostly gym work with a personal trainer, jogging, working out with the kids, and eating healthily.”

7. Jennifer Esposito

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Jennifer Esposito, 50, played Alexandra Quinn. The actress was diagnosed with celiac disease in her 30s. “It’s an autoimmune disease, so you really have to stay on top of it,” she says. “When you feel a flare coming on, if you don’t take charge right then, it’ll cycle out of control. I feel great right now, but my killer is stress, and I’m still learning how to deal with that. Meditation helps a lot.”

8. Kelly Hu

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Kelly Hu, 55, played Lee Wuan Kai. The actress prefers a plant-based diet. “I think diet is everything,” she says. “What you put into your body is not just important for weight management but affects every aspect of your life. I’m a firm believer in eating clean, organic, healthy foods. I stopped eating fast and processed food years ago and I think that’s the number one thing I’ve done for my skin and body. Luckily I enjoy cooking and have the time to do a lot of my own food prep even when I’m shooting.”

9. Rena Sofer

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Rena Sofer, 54, played Margaret Allison Hart. The actress wants to look the best version of herself at any age. “I don’t diet,” she says. “I exercise quite often. I’m very into hula hooping. I hula hoop for like an hour probably five times a week and that keeps my stomach and my back very strong and I work out at home. We have a home gym so I get on the elliptical or do lunges around the house, stuff like that… I’m an older woman who just doesn’t expect to look like a twenty-year-old so I don’t try to. I just eat what I want, but I eat in moderation and I don’t smoke and don’t drink and I take care of myself.”

10. Vanessa Lachey

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Vanessa Lachey, 42, who played Jane Tennant, never skips breakfast. "I'm a big breakfast girl. If I had a choice, I would sit down to sausage links and a ham-and-cheese omelet and toast and fruit,” she says. “Sometimes—and this is probably the Asian in me coming out—I'll do scrambled eggs over rice with soy sauce. It's a big comfort food for me. When I'm at a hotel I'll call room service at 7 in the morning and be like, 'um, do you guys have white rice and soy sauce?'"

11. Katrina Law

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Katrina Law, 37, who played Jessica Knight, fits her training around her filming schedule. “I went old-school—working out with weights and doing just one body part at a time,” she says. “For a while, I was doing a HIIT circuit. But sometimes with interval cardio, I find myself getting injured and wearing myself out a lot. When you’re working 14-hour days, you tend to break down. I found it easier to do very lazy, long cardio. And also yoga to stay stable and Zen out.”

12. Scott Bakula

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Scott Bakula, 68, played Dwayne Pride. The actor loves running, even in the heat. “Now that I'm healthy I try to run three or four times a week, a minimum of 45 minutes each time,” he says. “And then depending on if I'm training for something, I'm upping that for long runs on the weekend. Even if I'm not, when I have time, I do six to 10 miles on Sundays… I mix it up. Sometimes I'll go 30 minutes and walk for one, and then go 10 and walk for one. Sometimes I'll run 15 minutes, then walk for one; 14 minutes, then walk for one, and go down from there.”

13. Marina Sirtis

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Marina Sirtis, 68, played Orli Elbaz. The actress believes in aging gracefully over too much cosmetic surgery. “It doesn’t make sense for actresses to have plastic surgery because there’s no point in looking 40 when you’re 60 because you know what? They’re gonna hire somebody who’s 40,” she says. “They’re not gonna hire you – first of all, you look like you’ve been caught in a wind tunnel! So it doesn’t make sense for actresses.”

14. Cote de Pablo

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Cote de Pablo, 43, played Ziva David on the show. The actress swears by regular yoga sessions. “Four or five days a week, I do open flow Vinyasa [breath-synchronized yoga],” she says. “I bring a teacher, who happens to be a great friend, to my house. You look at this woman's body and you go, ‘Wow, the benefits of yoga!’ You can see that there's a lift everywhere. And it's completely natural. There's nothing fake about her body. I love natural beauty.”

15. Emily Wickersham

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Emily Wickersham, 39, played Eleanor Bishop. The actress does regular Pilates sessions and plays tennis. "For me it's about feeling good first... and I've realized that it comes from what I choose to eat," she says. "Once I started paying attention to what I was eating and becoming conscious of what made me feel good or bad, it was a game-changer."

16. Jamie Lee Curtis

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Jamie Lee Curtis, 64, played Dr. Samantha Ryan. The actress loves yoga, Pilates, and taking walks with her friends. “Fluids are key,” she says. “I walk with girlfriends. [It’s] incredibly good for you.”

17. Marisol Nichols

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Marisol Nichols, 49, played ATF Special Agent Zoe Keates. The actress taught herself to cook, and says it’s been a game changer. “My food philosophy is this: You’re not going to stick with any lifestyle change unless it tastes good,” she says. “Otherwise it’s torture. And why would you do that to yourself? I also recently rediscovered celery sticks and peanut butter. Remember that from when you were a kid? They’re so good. I also live on Zevia soda, which you can buy at Whole Foods.”

18. Jon Cryer

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Jon Cryer, 58, played Dr. Cyril Taft. The actor is a big fan of running. “I train five days a week but I only do three days of distance work,” he says. “I either do it swimming, running or biking. Now because I'm not really training for a triathlon, because triathlon season isn't till late August and September, now I just run pretty much. I run and I work out with weights with my trainer.

19. Bellamy Young

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Bellamy Young, 53, played ATF Special Agent Melinda Stone. The actress walks six miles a day on her treadmill and follows a vegan diet. “I think veganism has a branding issue, but other than that, it’s a great way to live,” she says. “I know a lot of people now like to go with ‘plant-based diet’ instead. I guess that makes it a little bit more palatable, but for me it was the answer to a myriad of things that weren’t working in my life. I had terrible cystic acne, no energy at all, I didn’t always digest food perfectly. And so it’s never been difficult in terms of a row to ho or anything. It’s just always been, um, I’ve just been lucky that my body and my heart were in line.”

20. Paula Newsome

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Paula Newsome, 50, played Jackie Vance. The actress loves the healthy lifestyle she enjoys in Los Angeles. “I have been really fortunate in that I’ve been able to work a lot,” she says. “In New York it was more of a struggle. At that time there was not as much film and television production. In LA I could make a decent living as an actress and LA is also great for my health. I eat healthier and work out more here I don’t think it would have been possible in New York. The quality of life here is different.”

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"True Detective," HBO's critically acclaimed anthology crime drama (back for a fourth season next year, featuring Jodie Foster), has captivated audiences with its gripping narratives and stellar cast, including heavyweights like Matthew McConaughey and Rachel McAdams. Each season unfolds a new, dark mystery with a fresh set of characters, ranging from the haunting landscapes of Louisiana to the complex urban sprawl of California. Here we explore the fitness and wellness secrets of the show's celebrated actors. Discover how these stars, who have brilliantly navigated the intense emotional and physical demands of their roles, maintain their health and vitality. From McConaughey's unique workout routines to McAdams' organic diet, get a glimpse into the personal health regimes that keep these actors at the top of their game.


1. Matthew McConaughey

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Matthew McConaughey played Detective Rust Cole in the first season. He shared some of his workout tips in an interview. “Like any mammal, we’re always gonna make it back home. I like to run 20 minutes out, turn around, and drop and do 20 pushups 10 times during the run back.”

2. Rachel McAdams

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Rachel McAdams played Detective Ani Bezzerides in the second season. She shared with Trainforher.com that she is conscious of what she puts in her body. “I eat organic and I eat a lot of greens and seeds. I’ve always been conscious of what I put in my body and I’m finding it so much easier now to eat healthily on the go. I think there are a lot more tasty options.”

3. Michelle Monaghan

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Michelle Monaghan played Maggie Hart on the first season. She shared her fitness secrets with Shape Magazine. "I hike in the morning if I can, after I drop the kids off at school. If not, I'll go for a run. Typically, I'll do 30 minutes, which is a three-mile run for me. I started doing Pilates, too, and it's really challenging. I find that it's a good balance for my running, which makes my muscles tight. Pilates loosens me up. I also love SoulCycle. I played a Spin instructor in a movie, and at the time I thought, There's no way I'm getting on a bike. But SoulCycle had just opened in L.A., so I went with friends. The lights were off, candles were burning, and we were hooked. It's like church!”

4. Alexandra Daddario

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Alexandra Daddario played Lisa Tragnetti on the first season. She works with trainer Patrick Murphy to help her stay in shape. “Working out with Patrick makes me feel more confident in everyday life. I feel stronger and healthier — even more so than I did in my 20s,” Daddario told Women’s Health. “My back doesn’t hurt anymore, my posture is better — his approach is to keep you feeling good and your joints working. Looking stronger is just a bonus.”

5. Lili Simmons

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Lili Simmons played the recurring role of Beth in the show’s first season. She shared her fitness secrets with Coveteur. “I have a trainer. I do weight-lifting mixed with a little bit of cardio. He kicks my ass. I love it! I couldn’t imagine life without it. I think women are scared of looking too muscular and I think that’s some bullshit. You still have a woman’s body. Muscle is muscle, and it’s good to be strong. I think it’s the fountain of youth to be honest.”

6. Colin Farrell

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Colin Farrell played Detective Ray Velcoro on the second season. He talked about his sobriety to Variety. “I had suspicions, before I got sober, of how painful life could be. But I had no ability to hold that without being self-destructive and without living in it. I don’t live in that now. I feel these things that we’re talking about, at times. And I consider life greatly at times. And other times, I’m as frivolous as I was when I was 6 years old on a good day.”

7. Vince Vaughn

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Vince Vaughn played Frank Seymon on the show’s second season. He talked about working in Hollywood to Drafthouse.com. “Nowadays it feels easier to make these comedies – people are more supportive in allowing it. Because you’re dealing with subject matter and topics that are adult-driven, you want to have that freedom to think and act like adults too.”

8. Kelly Reilly

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Kelly Reilly played Jordan Seymon in the show’s second season. She did a “Day On A Plate” interview with The Telegraph. “We have a huge vegetable garden and I love working on it when I've got time off. Pick out a butternut squash for dinner. Roast the squash with salt and pepper (it doesn't need anything else), and have it with roast chicken and veggies.”

9. Taylor Kitsch

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Taylor Kitsch played Officer Paul Woodrugh on the second season. He shared his training secrets in an interview. “Day to day, it’s just maintenance. When I’m busy, I’ll try to work out in the morning, just fit what I can in. I keep it high-intensity with training and weights – no rest, I’ll just fuckin’ bang it out. I try to do it hard and fast. Right now I’ve changed it all, I’m doing a lot of bodyweight stuff. But a lot of what your body looks like comes down to what you eat when you can’t work out as much as you’d like.”

10. Carmen Ejogo

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Carmen Ejogo played Amelia Reardon on the third season. She opened up about working in Hollywood and dealing with stereotypes to The Guardian. “You can start feeling like you’re the representative of all kinds of things – woman, age bracket, race – and to be able to liberate myself from all those shackles from time to time and just do what feels exciting to me in any given moment is something I’ve promised myself to do more of.”

11. Abigail Spencer

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Abigail Spencer had a recurring role as Gena Brune in the second season. She revealed to Well + Good that she uses natural products on her skin. “I've always been interested in the most natural approach to beauty,” says Spencer. “I want the cleanest products that are the kindest to the earth, but I also obviously want stuff that works. When I'm using the right natural products, I glow from the inside out.”

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Rebeca Andrade is an Olympic gymnast. She is the most decorated Olympic athlete from Brazil, having won two gold medals, three silvers, and a bronze. Andrade recently shared some highlights of her native Brazil on Instagram. In some of them, she posed in a swimsuit while wading. Andrade captioned the post, “SC-&-RS🏕️🌅❤️ Being free is a paradox. It's committing to the life you want, without running away from the work that it entails. It's building freedom every day, with conscious choices and, mainly, with the acceptance that freedom is not the absence of limits, but the autonomy to know which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Being free is being willing to carry the weight of your own life and still find it funny.”

She Swims

In her Instagram post, Andrade is seen swimming. The Cleveland Clinic says that swimming has a lot of benefits. “Swimming takes much less of a toll on your body than, say, running or riding a bike. That’s because exercising in water lessens the impact of your body weight on your joints.”

She Does Gymnastics

Gymnastics is the main way Andrade stays in shape. British Gymnastics states that the sport has a lot of benefits. “When you take part in gymnastics, or any sport for that matter, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These also help to trigger a positive feeling in the body which can have a positive impact on your happiness and mental wellbeing. This can help to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.”

She Prioritizes Safety

Andrade talked about her training approach in an interview with the Olympics website. She says that she and her coach prioritize her safety, and that she will skip floor sessions if she isn’t able to do it. "I talk a lot with my coach and we trust in each other. We always try to be really safe, and do floor in the correct moments. He believes in me. I'm never going to lie to not do it. So, when I really tell him that I can't do it, it's because I cannot and he always respects that.”

She Sets Goals

In her Olympics website interview, Andrade talked about her commitment and goal setting. Specifically, she talked about her goal to make the Olympic team. “The other [goal], which is the main one, is for us to qualify as a team,” Andrade said. “I think it will be very important for me, for my team, and the focus is on that, whatever happens there, the result is a consequence of our work, of our commitment. But I really want to be there with my team and be happy and healthy.”

She Cooks

Andrade makes sure to eat healthy. She also likes to cook a lot of her own meals. She shared some of her favorite things to make in an interview with NPR. “There was one that was with potatoes and cheese, chicken. There’s cake. There’s cookies. A lot of things.”

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Brandi Glanville has never been one to hold back, whether on reality TV or her unfiltered podcast. Best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the US and UK versions of Celebrity Big Brother, and The Traitors, Glanville always speaks her mind. Her podcast, Brandi Glanville Unfiltered, recently stirred up some drama when she called out Real Housewives stars for struggling on The Traitors and suggested the show stop casting them. Many fans saw this as subtle shade toward Phaedra Parks, who excelled in the previous season.

Beyond the headlines, Glanville has shared glimpses into her personal wellness routine, from skincare secrets to unconventional self-care methods. Here’s a look at how she stays feeling and looking her best.

She Uses Eye Patches

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One thing that Glanville does to take care of her skin is use under-eye patches. In this Instagram post, she revealed the brand she used on Celebrity Big Brother. Glanville captioned it, “One of the #1 questions we get from fans since leaving #bigbrother is what brand of under eye patches were we wearing constantly on the show...The answer is @peterthomasrothofficial!! They are amaze! #ThanksMarissa 💋 (Blogging about all the products, will be posting on @bbeautyunfltrd soon).”

She Walks

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Glanville likes to walk her dogs to keep herself in shape. She shared this video on Instagram of herself and her pup walking in Los Angeles. Glanville captioned the post, “On our way to do some podcasting.” Harvard Health says that walking is very beneficial. “Walking can help protect you during cold and flu season. A study of over 1,000 men and women found that those who walked at least 20 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, had 43% fewer sick days than those who exercised once a week or less. And if they did get sick, it was for a shorter duration, and their symptoms were milder.”

She Has A Dog

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As you can see from the previous Instagram post, Glanville has pet dogs. And according to Harvard Health, this can be beneficial. “A growing body of solid research shows that owning a dog can: provide companionship, help you be more active, make kids calmer, more secure, and more responsible, improve the lives of older individuals, help you be calmer, more mindful, and more present in your life, make you more social and less isolated, ease stress.”

She Worked With A Breath Coach

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Glanville revealed to Us Weekly that she works with a breath coach to help with her mental health. “I’m still doing cosmetic stuff, but at the same time trying to fix myself. I eat better and breathe and actually exercise. I’m getting there. I just started with this journey, but I can actually do things. My body can do things now that I couldn’t do five years ago.”

She Uses CellSound

Glanville revealed to People that she used the CellSound treatment on her stomach. "I mean, to be honest, I haven't worn a crop top in years, and I literally feel comfortable going out in a crop top, which is so bizarre," she says. "Not that I feel like everyone should do that, but I can go work out with a crop top on and not feel like I have my mommy stomach and I shouldn't sit down. So it's definitely empowered me in that aspect."

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Kat McNamara is a successful actress. She is known for her role in fantasy and superhero projects like Shadowhunters, Girl vs. Monster, and Arrow. McNamara just shared her fitness challenge for the year on Instagram. In a recent video, she is seen doing Pilates exercises on a reformer. McNamara received a lot of praise in the comments. She captioned the post, “Switching it up!💥New year, new workout adventure! Thanks @laurajquinn for once again putting me through my paces! 🤣 We’ve come a long way from ballet to @alo! 🩰”

She Does Pilates

McNamara is seen doing Pilates in her Instagram video. The Cleveland Clinic says that this exercise has a lot of health benefits. “The benefits of Pilates are both therapeutic and preventive. The practice may help you recover from an existing injury or manage a chronic musculoskeletal issue. It may also help you establish a healthy baseline, so that when those injuries or issues arise, you’re able to bounce back faster.”

She Boxes

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McNamara shared some of the things she did to stay in shape for Shadowhunters in an interview with Women’s Health. One thing she did was box. “It builds the shape of muscles I needed to look like a fighter, and it's just plain fun," she says.” Boxing has a lot of health benefits. The Cleveland Clinic says, “Regular physical activity, including boxing, can lower your blood pressure, your cholesterol and your risk of heart disease.”

She Does Leg Workouts

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she doesn’t skip leg day. "I know most people hate leg day, but I kinda love it. It's what makes me feel strongest." Piedmont says that leg workouts are extremely important. “Having strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calf muscles gives your body a strong foundation and can: Tone your lower body muscles. Boost your metabolism as you increase muscle mass. Give you a higher calorie burn as you train larger muscle groups. Improve your balance.”

She Does HIIT

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While on Shadowhunters, McNamara did a lot of HIIT. "In order to do the fight scenes, I needed a lot of upper body strength because I would be holding weapons all day," she says to Women’s Health. "High intensity interval training turned out to be the perfect thing for me. I was able to keep up my cardio stamina and build upon that so I could do the fight scenes, which are basically just sprints."

She Consistent

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McNamara tells Women’s Health that she makes sure to stay consistent with her workouts. “There were days when I was tired. There were days when the last thing I wanted to do was pick up a weight...but I just had to physically get myself there—to take a deep breath and remember why I was doing it and why I was there. I think that can go for any kind of physical goal that someone has—half the battle is the mental battle.”