As probably the fittest celebrity in Hollywood, actress Jessica Biel not only climbed Mount Kilimanjaro recently, but she was also named the “Best Abs” in Us magazine. You too can get her rock-hard six-pack with these exercises she does regularly. Ramona Braganza, from Gold’s Gym who also trained Jessica for her role in The A-Team, says the 28-year-old is in the gym four days a week for at least an hour doing various moves.

The first exercise Jessica does 10 reps twice of are back extensions on a stability ball. Standing with your back to a wall, then lie forward on the ball, your legs straightened behind you, your soles flat against the wall and your arms extended. On an inhale, raise your torso and legs, hold it for a second or two and lower back down.

The second exercise is pushups. After a set of three on your toes, hold the plank position for five seconds, and then do another set – but you’ve got to keep your abs contracted.

The third exercise is two sets of 10 side-lying planks, which work your oblique muscles. Lie on your side on the floor with your feet stretched. Prop yourself on your right elbow at first and as you exhale, lift your hips off the floor. Hold for a short time, then lower back to the start. Don’t forget to switch sides afterwards.

Braganza says Jessica likes to cook, so she often prepares her own meals which almost always include vegetables and grains like quinoa and kasha.

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It’s no secret that running releases those feel-good endorphins we all love. But could this feeling be as addictive as a drug?

Scientists at Tufts University proved the theory to be true, by testing rats. While their experiments and hypotheses hold up, I’d like to test this theory on celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Biel and Reese Witherspoon who can’t seem to stop running.

It’s been awhile since we’ve heard anything from the sexy Jessica Biel but she’s finally come out from hiding. What’s even better is she has told Life and Style Magazine how she stays in shape.  She recently did a personalized workout at Live-In Fitness Enterprise (L.I.F.E) based in Marina del Rey, CA.  After finishing the workout she said it,

“was tough, and I’ll definitely be back for more. But I’m tired!”

The bootcamp style workouts at L.I.F.E. are customized five-to-seven hour workouts, each lasting one hour.  Jessica’s workout included leg lifts, medicine ball training, kettlebell lifts and hand-bike work.  According to the owner Eric Viskovicz he puts his clients through the same time of tough workouts that a professional athlete would do.  Whew!  As for Jessica’s performance, here’s what he had to say about her,

“Compared to the rest of the celebrities, I’d give Jessica an A.”

Well there’s no question that this A-list celebrity gets an A when it comes to her dedication to working out and keeping healthy.  Apart from exercise Jessica is sensible about her eating habits and is careful in proportions.  She said,

“I don’t live with the idea that you can’t allow yourself something. Eat things you like, but eat them in smaller portions. I cut dishes in half as soon as they’re served to me.”

When all is said and done, it doesn’t matter if you run, walk, do aerobics or have a personal trainer barking down your throat.  What’s most important is to eat in moderation and to stay active through any type of exercise you can handle.

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When it comes to her fitness, Jessica Biel is probably one of the hardest working actresses in the business. The 27-year-old, who has been known to train for 5 hours a day when preparing for a new role, has joined the Live-In Fitness Enterprise program in California.

L.I.F.E. is a live-in fitness retreat that not only specializes in boot camps but also focuses on clients’ emotional and psychological issues with food and nutrition. Biel, however, only stayed for an hour at the Marina Del Rey gym, but promised she’d be back for more. In an interview with Life and Style magazine, she said the workout and the gym’s owner and trainer Eric Viskovicz definitely put her through her paces.

“I put my clients through the gantlet — it’s what I’d put a professional athlete through,” Viskovicz said. “Compared to the rest of the celebrities, I’d give Jessica an A.”

Biel’s one-hour workout included hand-bike work, medicine-ball training, leg lifts and kettle-bell lifts.

Viskovicz, who has been a trainer for almost 18 years, launched L.I.F.E. in 1997 and explains more about his philosophy and his demanding routines in the video below.

Jessica Biel has always been praised for her svelte physique, strong arms and flat abs.  Lucky for us, her fitness trainer, Jason Walsh, recently told People Magazine how she stays in such great shape.  He explained that Jessica will start with some stretches and then do cardio where she will run for half a mile and then do two 200-meter, 150-meter, and 100-meter sprints.  Jason said she will also do core work and plyometrics, such as stair jumping.  He said,

“These hurt,” says Walsh of stair jumping. “Even athletes hate them. After Jessica did these the first time, she would’ve punched me if she had the energy.”

Jessica will also do some weight training with light weights, the seated russian twist and shoulder/bicep work.  As or Jessica’s healthy diet, it too is picture perfect, just like her workout.  In the mornings she will have oatmeal or whole wheat toast with almond butter and for dinner she will have fish, veggies and rice.  When it comes to snacks she enjoys fresh fruit and allows herself some dark chocolate from time to time.

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Jessica Biel is always looking toned and healthy. Now I know why. In addition to eating well here’s what Jessica workout is like courtesy of her trainer Jason Walsh and Us weekly mag.

Jessica Biel’s Workout
Jason recommends a 30 minute interval-training regimen, four days a week.

Monday and Friday
Warm-up: Light cardio on the treadmill, bike or elliptical. (5 minutes)
Circuit work: Alternate 10 reps each of 2 strength-training moves (choose from walking lunges, bent-over dumb bell rows, squat to press, plank, hanging leg lifts and back extensions) with one minute of moderate cardio; repeat three times. Alternate one minute of cardio with another two exercises; repeat three times. Alternate one minute of cardio with last two exercises; repeat three times. Beginners use 5 – 10 pound weights; veterans, 15-20 pounds 18 minutes.
Intense Cardio: Alternate one minute of high speed (3.5 to 5 mph on a treadmill) at moderate resistance (an incline of 3 -5) with one minute of low speed (2.5 mph) at low resistance (incline of 1 or 2). Repeat set three times. Six minutes.
Cool down: Low speed walk. one minute

Tuesday and Thursday
Same as above, but substitute strength training moves: Squat jumps, pushups, sit-ups, wide-grip lat pull downs, side bridges, side bridges and crunches on the fitness ball.

Wednesday
Rest

Saturday and Sunday
45 minutes of your favorite sport.