Tag — Krav Maga

As a journalist and correspondent for The Today Show and Access Hollywood, Maria Menounos graces the screen with her Greek charm and fit body.  It was recently revealed in People Magazine that Maria stays in shape by studying the Israeli martial art, Krav Maga.  In Hebrew, the word ‘Krav Maga’ means, ‘close combat’ and it trains practitioners to neutralize an oncoming threat with crippling attacks to the most vulnerable of body parts. Maria said,

“It’s the ultimate triple threat,” the Access Hollywood correspondent explains. “It’s an amazing overall body workout, it’s fun, and empowering – and you’re learning how to protect yourself in any situation.”

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Israeli Supermodel, Bar Refaeli, is the cover model for the Sports Illustrated 2009 Swimsuit issue. And by looking at her gorgeous photo it’s evident she deserves the cover model title that so many women strive for in the modeling industry. Bar maintains her svelte body by performing a variety of cardio and martial arts based workouts, one such workout is Krav Maga, an Israeli fighting method. Bar Refaeli states,

“My trainer taught me all kinds of kicks and they work everywhere-your abs, your butt.”

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