James Duigan, personal trainer to the stars, reveals the secrets behind his client Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's incredible body.
Whether she is flitting around the world, walking on the Victoria’s Secret catwalk or cavorting on the beach with her boyfriend, actor Jason Statham, English model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 26, is in the spotlight all the time.
Personal trainer James Duigan works with her to ensure her stomach is as flat as possible by encouraging her to work on core-strengthening exercises instead of the traditional sit-up. “It’s not sit-ups that get you a flat stomach, it’s planks and twists, where you actively practise pulling your stomach in – this is a habit that needs to be learned,” Duigan says. He adds it is also important to manage your stress, as the stress hormone cortisol stores fat around your stomach and makes you crave sugar because your body thinks you need it.
Huntington-Whiteley is a fan of hiking and running. She also does yoga and plenty of resistance work with Duigan and his team. Duigan advises Huntington-Whiteley to take a fish oil supplement, which burns fat around the mid-section and reduces inflammation in the body. “Rosie makes a mean guacamole, which is a filling and nutrient-dense snack,” Duigan says. “About half an avocado a day is the perfect way to include fat-fighting food in your diet.”
Huntington-Whiteley says: “It’s so simple to get into shape, have more energy and glowing skin by eating the right food. James has taught me that looking your best comes from having good health. Health reflects in your skin, body and hair and gives you a natural glow.”
Bust a move: Push-up with rotation
“This will burn fat from your tummy and strengthen your core,” Duigan says.
1. Assume a push-up position. Place your hands one-and-a-half shoulder-widths apart. Keep your ears, shoulders and hips in one line.
2. Engage your stomach muscles, breath in and lower your nose so it almost touches the ground. As you breathe out, lift yourself back up to the start position.
3. Rotate onto one side so all your weight is on one arm and both feet. Hold for one second, then return to the start position.
4. Rotate onto the opposite side so all your weight is on one arm and both feet. Hold for one second, then return to the start position.
5. Repeat 10 times.