Hugh Grant is back in the tabloid buzz this month as he is on the media circuit promoting his latest film with Sarah Jessica Parker, Did You Hear About the Morgans? But as the handsome actor is just a year shy of turning 50 he has begun to think twice about his health. In the past week he told The Globe magazine that he’s tried yoga to help his nerves but also while on a German quiz show he mentioned his attempt at Pilates. He said,

“I’ve actually started to do Pilates to try to keep me young. I go to a place where there are all these attractive young girls and just the one sad, hungover old man, who is me.”

He also said that getting older gives people ‘age terror’ where even if we feel young we look in the mirror and barely recognize ourselves. Grant may be getting up there in age but it’s actually nice to see those wrinkles on his face instead of an alien-like botoxed and plastic face that many celebs wear. Keep up with the Pilates, Hugh!

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The True Blood star Anna Paquin has successfully made the transition from being a child star to a respected actress in Hollywood.  She also has a healthy disposition and we don’t see her getting stereotyped as being an emotional wreck such as other young stars like Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton.  In this week’s US Magazine the 27-year-old gave a few healthy tips on how she looks so great.  Anna’s fitness routine incorporates various exercises such as swimming, pilates and she has even tried surfing.  She said,

“I’m obsessed with Pilates.”

Anna also likes to watch gymnastics and she has taken trapeze classes before which is a great form of exercise.  In the photo above, Anna was spotted just last week taking trapeze lessons with her fiance, Stephen Moyer.

“I’ve always wanted to be a circus performer, so I took aerial silks classes at Trapeze School New York a few years ago.”

Apart from leading an active lifestyle Anna is sure to get a lot of rest, take plenty of naps and she avoids unhealthy habits.  As for her two vices she told the magazine that they are kombucha (a sweetened and fermented tea) and coffee.

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If there’s one thing we can all learn from Hilary Duff, it’s discipline – it seems the 21-year-old actress and singer can’t get enough of the Pilates classes at her West Hollywood gym, V Pilates. Paparazzi photographs of the former gymnast leaving her gym have been circulating on the Internet for the past few weeks, with one pap even posting the above video.

While the natural beauty refused to comment on the specifics of her workout in the video, we’ve learned she also does hour-long sessions in her LA home four times a week. Hilary uses a reformer machine and concentrates on her lower body, with 20 different leg and butt drills and 5 different abdominal drills.

But the pop-tart also loves Piloxing – a cross between Pilates and boxing. Her Piloxing trainer Viveca Jensen talks a little about the workouts and Hilary’s favorite moves:

Hilary will make a guest appearance on the hit teen show Gossip Girl in October as Olivia Burke, a movie star seeking a normal college experience (art imitating life perhaps?). Fortunately it’s not a recurring role, so Hilary won’t have to worry about missing too many of her Pilates classes.

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Zoë Saldana is one of the sexy new crew members of Star Trek.  She has a great body, positive outlook and surely the Trekkies of the world can’t get enough of her intergalactic beauty.  In an interview with Women’s Health Magazine she told readers a bit about her workout routine.  Even though she is super busy these days being on the fast track to stardom she still finds exercise to be a very important part of her life.  Primarily, she does Pilates three times a week but also has a workout with a trainer.  In regard to Pilates she said,

“It’s the closest thing to dance.”

Considering that Zoë studied ballet for years as a child and her first big role was as a ballerina in the 2000 movie Center Stage, it makes sense that she likes Pilates.  The actress did admit that she needs a trainer to keep her going in the gym:

“I get bored really easily. If I didn’t have a trainer to push me, I’d go walk for about 15 minutes,” she says, groaning. “But I love feeling in tune with my body and eating right.”

The thirty-year-old also said that she doesn’t do crash diets and won’t deprive herself of food:

“Sometimes I pig out on pasta, but that’s OK,” she says, staring lovingly at the lobster ravioli on her plate. “The next day, I just eat healthy.”

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Ginnifer Goodwin is just one of the sassy and fit stars from the hit chick flick, He’s Just Not That Into You. Among the likes of Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston, Ginnifer looks radiating in this film. In a recent interview, Ginnifer said she adheres to the Bar Method in order to stay in shape. This method combines Pilates, yoga and traditional gym moves in order to get a well-rounded workout that will tone and strengthen all of the major muscle groups. In addition, Ginnifer is a practicing vegetarian and doesn’t eat meet. She told People magazine,

“ I don’t eat animal products. So everything is working a little better.”

It’s interesting to note that the majority of stars in this movie just happen to practice Pilates and they all look fantastic. Obviously, guys are into these glamorous Pilates-practicing women so maybe it’s time to think of a new film title!

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The always elegant Sandra Bullock is the feature story in the March 2009 issue of InStyle Magazine. It seems that she always looks stunning no matter the year, no matter the season. When asked how she stays in shape, the carefree Sandra replied with a witty comment that makes us appreciate her even more,

“People ask, ‘How do actresses do it?’ Um, they pay us to do this in order to look good on film.”

Yes, making millions would definitely help when it comes to being motivated to exercise diligently and eat right all the time. When asked about her exercise regimen she responded,

“I do Pilates, kickboxing and weight training. When I’m in Austin, I run or ride a bike. If I can work out every day, I will. But there are times when I won’t do anything for two weeks, and I’m like, ‘You know what? I talk enough to burn calories.’”

It seems that even Hollywood’s mega-celebrities have their off days too when it comes to exercising!

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One of the newer stars to hit Hollywood is Anna Faris. In her latest film, House Bunny, Anna starred in the role as the Playboy castoff, Shelly. In order to have the Playboy Bunny physique Anna had to do extra training and followed a strict diet before and during the filming of the movie. Approximately six weeks before filming, Anna worked with her trainer and Pilates instructor, Nicole Stuart for six days a week. She ran at least three miles a day and became a devout practitioner of Pilates. Anna admits that before filming House Bunny she wasn’t a big fan of Pilates like other Hollywood A-Listers such as Kate Hudson and Jennifer Aniston. She confessed,

“I think I was the last woman in Los Angeles who hadn’t done Pilates.”

However, it looks like she has learned to walk amongst her fellow celebrities and has become ever so fit. In regard to her diet, Anna admits that she was eating next to nothing while filming,

“You know how you read that all of these actresses eat nothing but chicken and steamed vegetables to stay so thin, well I had to do that. I would watch the other girls loading up on fries at craft services and be snacking away on a piece of celery. I could never maintain that. Nor would I want to!”

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Here recently, the former O.C. actress, Mischa Barton has been looking quite frail and has the entourage of Hollywood spectators wondering if she’s too thin. During her recent interview with OK! Magazine she did admit to being an exercise buff, but she knows how to stay healthy and eat right. She said,

“For me, it’s all about pilates recently. I’m obsessed with pilates. I think it’s so fun.”

Mischa claims that she’s not into starvation diets or the quick fix crash diets but prefers to stay in shape the old-fashioned way by getting plenty of exercise. However, she does admit that when it comes time to prepare for a new film she wants to remain healthy and in shape so she will spend some extra time at the gym. She told OK! Magazine,

“I mean, before I go do a film, I do workout more. I do get ready for a film and try to be healthy and in shape. And when I’m not working, I do less of it. I do more cardio because I work long hours. Jogging, running — stuff like that’s really good before you do a film so you have more energy.”

Apparently, Mischa has a lot of energy as of late because she looks incredibly svelte.

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Jennifer Aniston turned 40 last week on February 11^th, and she looks amazing. What are her secrets? First off, she participates in a variety of exercise such as yoga, weight training and cardiovascular work on the treadmill and/or crosstrainer. However, keep in mind that she does intensive yoga study and pilates sessions with her trainer, Mandy Ingber, approximately 8 to 10 hours a week. That takes a lot of dedication, time and will power! According to her trainer,

“Jennifer understands that yoga’s essentially a meeting of the physical and spiritual. She brings a real calmness to each pose.”

Jennifer, being only 40 years young, proves that studying and practicing the essentials of yoga makes a difference at various levels, not just the physical, but the emotional and spiritual levels as well.

Jennifer Aniston’s Diet
Jennifer maintains her size 8 figure with the  Zone diet. Her diet consists of a ratio of 40% carbs, 30% fat and 30% protein. Jennifer begins her day with a glass of  freshly squeezed lemon juice.

“Jen has a low-carb diet, so she eats a lot of smoked turkey and lettuce wraps. Recently, she’s adjusted her snacking, which used to include corn chips, salsa and guacamole, and now regularly requests fresh fruit – blueberries are a favourite as they have a low sugar content – and cheeses.”

Jen’s Weight Loss Tip
If she begins to gain weight she replaces foods such as pasta with more veggies.

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Kate Hudson is always in dynamite shape and in her latest movie, “Bride Wars” she looks fantastic. Interestingly enough, her trainer, Nicole Stuart, actually had a small role in the film as a receptionist. When it comes to Kate’s exercise routine her trainer has her on a specific weekly schedule where she is constantly shaking things up in order to target the different muscle groups. According to her trainer,

“If we run one day for 20 minutes, the next day is a 30 minute run with Pilates. Or if we do stairs one day for 30 minutes, the next day we do an hour and a half Pilates class and then a high pace 15-20 minute run.”

It definitely appears that Kate has a rigorous workout schedule by the likes of that! Focusing on Kate’s strengths, Yoga and Pilates, her trainer gives her extra challenges by requiring perfect form and introducing more advanced moves. Kate’s new movie co-staring Anne Hathaway is out now.

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