If you’re looking for a little extra inspiration to get up and get your fitness on, look no further than your favorite TV shows. Great actors and actresses don’t just entertain us – they also work hard to stay in shape. These stars dished on their workout secrets, so ditch the couch and follow their fitness routines! Just make sure you have your DVR set to record so you don’t miss your shows while you’re busy hitting the gym.
Here are the 8 Fittest Fall TV Stars:
1. Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory)
Kaley’s character on the show, Penny, is an aspiring actress and a waitress from Nebraska. Kaley keeps in shape by horseback riding (a great workout for your butt, legs, and your core) and Spinning. You can watch her on The Big Bang Theory on Thursday nights at 8 on CBS.
2. Justin Hartley (Emily Owens M.D.)
Justin plays a surgeon and the title character’s crush from medical school, and his biggest fitness tip stresses the importance of variety – vary your workout time throughout the day and switch up cardio and weight lifting so you don’t get bored. Emily Owens M.D. is on Tuesday nights at 9 on The CW.
3. Maggie Q (Nikita)
Maggie plays an escaped assassin on TV and she does all her own stunts – she’s trained in martial arts (including kung fu, sword fighting, nunchucks and more) and loves to box to keep in shape. You can watch Nikita on Friday nights at 9 on The CW.
4. Taylor Kinney (Chicago Fire)
Taylor plays Kelly, a lieutenant firefighter. Taylor says he’s athletic and is always doing something – outside of going to the gym he likes to ride bikes and go surfing. Check out Taylor in Chicago Fire on NBC on Wednesdays at 10pm.
5. Sofia Vergara (Modern Family)
Sofia plays Gloria, a wife and mother from Colombia and a terrible driver. Sofia is known for her voluptuous body and she trains with Gunnar Peterson, completing an hour long circuit workout to keep in shape without losing her signature curves. You can catch her on Modern Family on ABC on Wednesday nights at 9.
6. Alex O’Loughlin (Hawaii Five-0)
Alex plays Steve on the show, son of ex-cop John McGarret. He started studying Shonukai karate when he was only 6 years old and earned his brown belt by the age of 10. He also used to body build, but he’s toned it down since. Check out Hawaii Five-0 on CBS on Mondays at 10pm.
7. Connie Britton (Nashville)
Connie plays Rayna, a 40-year-old country music star. Connie used to be an aerobics instructor and keeps in shape by doing Pilates, swimming, and hiking. You can watch her on Nashville on Wednesday nights at 10pm on ABC.
8. David Boreanaz (Bones)
David plays Seeley Booth on the show, an FBI special agent. David has said he keeps in shape by maintaining a strict diet and working with a trainer on a demanding course of exercise that uses strength training and cardio. Bones is on Fox on Monday nights at 8.
