Sandra Bullock Swears By These 7 Tricks to Look Amazing

Sandra Bullock is considered one of Hollywood’s most talented and likable actresses. She made her film debut in the 1994 movie, Speed. Bullock has also starred in dramatic roles like The Blind Side, which won her an Oscar, and Birdbox. She is also known for her roles in romantic comedies, like Miss Congeniality and its sequel, The Proposal, and most recently, The Lost City. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 7 ways Sandra Bullock stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Runs

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Bullock shared some of her favorite workouts in an interview withInStyle. She says that she likes to do a lot of outdoor activities to stay in shape, usually when she’s at home. “When I’m in Austin, I run,” she says. Running is a great workout. Better Health states, “Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can: Help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise. Strengthen muscles. Improve cardiovascular fitness. Burn plenty of kilojoules. Help maintain a healthy weight.”

2. She Bikes

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Bullock also told InStyle that she also enjoys biking in Austin. Better Health states that biking has a lot of benefits. “Cycling can help to protect you from serious diseases such as stroke, heart attack, some cancers, depression, diabetes, obesity and arthritis. Riding a bike is healthy, fun and a low-impact form of exercise for all ages. Cycling is easy to fit into your daily routine by riding to the shops, park, school or work.”

3. She’s Taking A Break

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In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Bullock revealed that she wants to take a break from acting to spend more time at home with her two children. “I can be creative,” she says. “I can be part of a community. But right now, work in front of me needs to take a pause.” Bullock admits that she’s not sure how long her hiatus will be. “Until I don’t feel how I feel when I’m in front of the camera.”

4. She Works With A Trainer

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Bullock is one of many celebrity clients who trains with Simone De La Rue, the creator of the Body By Simone method. De La Rue talked about her approach to working with clients in an interview with Women’s Health. “I work out a crazy amount—too much! I work out alongside my clients to motivate and inspire them. I used to do up to seven clients a day, but now I do three to four. But if I weren’t being paid I wouldn’t work out five hours a day!”

5. She Does Plank Workouts

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De La Rue shared some of the workouts that she does with Bullock in an interview withHealth. She says that she has the actress do plank-inspired and other ab workouts. De La Rue says that she has Bullock do the Superwoman exercise. "It targets the muscles in the shoulders, along with those in the upper back and chest, for long, lean definition,” she explained.

6. She’s Consistent

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Bullock has a busy schedule. However, she always makes time for a workout. Her Bird Box co-star, Trevante Rhodes, told Entertainment Tonight that Bullock worked out each day prior to filming. "The truth is, before set everyday, she would show up in her workout/ So she works out every day." Bullock also told InStyle that she tries to be as consistent as she can with exercise. “If I can workout every day, I will.”

7. She Gives Back

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Bullock is known for being one of Hollywood’s most charitable celebrities. In 2018, she donated to The Humane Society to help animals evacuate their homes from the California Wildfires. The organization expressed their gratitude for Bullock on Facebook. “The Humane Society of Ventura County was deeply humbled today by a $100,000 donation from Sandra Bullock and family. Our efforts for rescuing and caring for evacuated animals from the Hill and Woolsey fires had caught her attention and her team reached out to the shelter to show their support.”