Robert Pattinson was a workout fiend prepping for Twilight

And finally... the Adonis of the Twilight series. Apparently Robert Pattinson was a workout fanatic while preparing for the film. This is the final Twilight workout entry. I hope you enjoyed this dedication to the successful series and now it's time to go out and enjoy the new film.


Twilight star Robert Pattinson was recently named one of People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People in the World for 2009. The news came as no surprise to Rob's legions of female fans, who have helped catapult the previously unknown British hunk to overnight A-list status.

The lanky 6'1" Pattinson, who spent this spring in Vancouver and in Italy filming Twilight sequel New Moon, isn't a workout fanatic. But he stepped up his workout and diet regimens in 2008 after landing the role of the dashing vampire Edward Cullen in Twilight.

For two months, Pattinson, 23, ran two hours a day and did three hours a day kickboxing to get in shape to play Edward, a physically perfect specimen described as an Adonis. Rob also temporarily quit drinking alcohol and slashed his meals to just one a day.

"I was just trying to lose every ounce of body fat, so when I took off my shirt, I would look like an alien," Pattinson recalls. "I thought that kind of worked for the story. The idea of taking my shirt off and looking like some sort of Adonis? Everyone would just laugh."

But Rob gave up his extreme weight-loss regimen after Twi director Catherine Hardwicke became alarmed with his skeletal build during filming. "I just looked so different," Pattinson recalls. "I was so much more muscular than I had ever been in my life, but I looked weird." So Rob gave up his dieting and admits during filming, "I was on a full cheeseburger diet." 

Rob is currently in New York, filming the drama Remember Me, co-starring Emilie De Ravin (of the hit ABC show, Lost).

New Moon, which co-stars Twilight cutie Kristen Stewart, comes out in November.

Robert Pattinson was a workout fiend prepping for Twilight

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Enter the Blogging Dragon

Jiu-Jitsu
Originally uploaded by RafaelPassos

I finally made it to my first Jiu Jitsu class. A buddy of mine had been going for a number of weeks, and has been inviting me to come along on a Tuesday or Thursday night. I promised that one night I would. And I finally made good on my promise... it took a little convincing on my part. 

I decided to do it for my blog. It would be an interesting topic to post since, again, it was my first time. Starting from a beginners point of view and then talking about the experience. Sounds good enough to me... so there was my motivation.

In all honesty, I had no idea what to expect. How many guys would be there, how intense it would be, would I survive!?! I asked my buddy as we arrived to the trainer's house, how bad it was going to be.

"Ken's cool," my buddy said describing the trainer. "Rounds are tough, though. You get exhausted."

That was enough to scare the crap out of me. The pain, I wasn't worried about. I was more concerned with getting tired and embarrassing myself. However, when we got inside, everything seemed very cool. My tension faded as I observed the third member of the class, and then finally, the instructor. These were semi-private lessons, with three students (including myself). At that moment, I decide that this was going to be fun. And it was.

Ken, the instructor was very welcoming, ready to answer any questions I had before we began. He allowed me to keep my sweats on, instead of wearing a gi since it was my first visit. He even waived the $10 fee that he generally charges.

We started off with forms of yoga as a warm up and slowly moved into some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ken demonstrated techniques such as the Guard position, the Arm Bar, and the Arm Triangle before having us practice them. He was there watching and training with us. Apparently I picked a few of the techniques up pretty fast, but I am no where near the other two guys. the good thing is, we all worked together, and no one over did it.

My favorite move of the day? The tap out. I learned very quickly that it is not good to try and be "The Man" and take the pain. Not only will it begin to hurt, it could cause injury. So I learned how to tap out early, especially when I did a 5-minute round with Ken. I wasn't taking any chances. Ha ha.

But my buddy was right. The rounds were killers. Luckily, my first round was with him. He didn't rough me up... this time. My second round was with Ken. I don't remember much but the thought of pain, and the early tap outs.

So will I return? Most definitely. The workout was great; cardio was awesome. I'm already looking into buying my own gi. I also think it's about time I start looking into some tournaments.  Can I get a Woop Woop?!?

I'd recommend this exercise to pretty much anyone. All ages, genders and sizes. I attached a video so you can get an idea of what some of the techniques looks like.

New Moon's Ashley Greene: I'm doing mixed martial arts training

New Moon hottie Ashley Greene says she did mixed martial arts (MMA) training to prep for the intense fight sequences in Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, the final two installments in the Twilight saga.

Like her co-stars Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and Kellan Lutz, the gorgeous Greene worked out and trained like an athlete for her role as vampire Alice Cullen.

"I worked my butt off because I absolutely love Alice," Ashley, 22, says in the Dec. issue of Maxim. "She’s sweet, sexy, and a killer!"

Eclipse ramped up the action sequences. "I get to fight in Eclipse," says Greene. "My trainer is teaching me MMA right now. So. Cool."

She adds: "But I feel if I was in a real fight, I’d get my a-- kicked. We’re just now moving up to more advanced stuff, toward being able to actually kick somebody’s a--.”

Greene, who recently made headlines after racy nude photos of her surfaced online, says her dream role is to be a James Bond girl. “I want to hit up James Bond," she says. "That would be awesome.”

For now, Ashley and her young co-stars will be busy until at least 2010, filming and promoting all the Twilight sequels (Eclipse wrapped shooting Oct. 30, and Breaking Dawn is next on tap).
New Moon comes out Nov. 20.

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Stephen Moyer Checks Out Wii Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout

I know I only promised the dedication to the Twilight New Moon Workout, but I feel that it is only fitting to include one of the hottest vampire shows on television. After all, a vampire's workout is never done.... can I get a Woop Woop?!

April 29, 2009 by Ollie Chong aka AdoreBill

With Season 2 of True Blood returning on June 14, 2009 it only makes sense that Stephen Moyer is taking the time in his busy schedule to keep in shape. Back in season 1 Stephen’s character, vampire Bill Compton was seen playing Wii golf so it is only fitting that Stephen would check out the latest Wii game to hit the market.

The latest Wii game to come out is Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout which promises to give you a sweat-inducing, fat-melting workout, and Stephen was spotted getting an up-close and personal look at the game during a Wii fitness event held earlier this week in Southern California.

It includes running, boxing and other heart-pumping activities, tracks your calories burned and bodyweight, and it’s compatible with the Wii Balance Board. Plus, included inside the game is a free seven day pass to your nearest Gold’s Gym, so you can check out classes you can’t take at home.

Fans of Stephen Moyer are sure to agree that he looks fine whatever he is doing and can’t wait to see more of him this summer on season 2 of HBO’s True Blood.

 

Stephen Moyer Checks Out Wii Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout

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New Moon star Kristen Stewart: I don't diet or exercise

originally posted by: http://www.examiner.com/
Twilight's gorgeous star Kristen Stewart doesn't diet or exercise and says her thinness is genetic.
"You should see my brother [Cameron (see below)]; he's, like, emaciated," Stewart tells the Nov. issue of Allure. "We both just happen to be really skinny. I don't exercise. I'm skinny-fat. I worry about being too skinny."
Kristen, 19, skyrocketed to international superstardom last fall after Twilight became a worldwide box-office sensation.
Since then, Stewart and her hunky co-stars, Robert Pattinson, 23, and Taylor Lautner, 17, have been on countless magazine covers as their fans eagerly await the release of Twilight sequel New Moon in November.
Despite the media hype, Kristen maintains a down-to-earth existence. "I go outside, and I'm wearing a funky T-shirt and my hair is dirty, and people say, 'What's wrong with her? She needs to invest in a hairbrush,'" says Stewart. 
But the naturally beautiful Kristen says she has always been a low-maintenance gal. "I'm like, don't you get it? I'm not that girl! Like, I never was that girl," she says. "It's not like I was really clean-cut last year."
Stewart recently took a break from the Twilight saga to film a biopic about rocker Joan Jett, who broke down barriers for female musicians while fronting for Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and The Runaways.
“I love the way Joan Jett dresses,” says Kristen. “She’s the epitome of cool. My style: t-shirts. My favorite ones are my brother’s old ones that they’ve worn out. I [also] have a sneaker fetish.”
Meanwhile, rumors are swirling that Stewart is dating co-star Robert Pattinson. While she rubbishes such talk, the chemistry between the attractive on-screen couple is undeniable.
As for the future, Kristen--who started out as a child actor--remains level-headed. "Sure, Twilight is really huge right now and everybody's freaking out over it," she says, "but it will go away soon and I will be back to doing what I'm used to doing: weird little movies that nobody sees."
It's doubtful that Kristen will slip away into obscurity anytime soon. New Moon hits theaters Nov. 20.

New Moon star Kristen Stewart: I don't diet or exercise

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Step Up 2: The Streets

Not the movie, but the movements. I was so inspired by Mark Margarit's workout interview and decided to get my run on. Two miles!! Can I get a Woop Woop!

Well, I didn't exactly run for the full two miles, I did my famous wog (walk/jog), well it was more of a run/walk. I put my iPod on, found some cool tracks.... well okay, I played a Jonas Brothers song. Don't ask me why it's on my iPod. I will just say that my 5-month old daughter is crushing on Nick.

That song got me a few blocks. Maybe even half a mile. I then walked a few blocks. Then ran, then walked. I made it all the way to Shaw's Supermarket to pick up a small item for my smoothie.

Unfortunately I forgot a few important things regarding this trip.

One - When you run in the winter, you have to remember that you're wearing extra pounds of clothes and they will weigh/slow you down.

Two- If you jog to the store, your return trip will include a few items that will also weigh/slow you down.

Because of that, the journey home was a little challenging, but I did get a few runs in. So of course I was/am proud of myself. The total run/walk was 2 miles. I can say I ran for approximately 1.25 miles today. I used to run the full two miles, but I have to remember that I'm starting from my baseline.

Like I said, I owe this run to my workout interview with Mark Margarit. During our two mile run, he told me that he only started running a few years ago. He didn't start off running two miles (he's actually averaging 3-5 miles every other day). Mark was a sprinter while at East Bridgewater High School, but now he does distance runs. "You have to be consistent," he told me. In order to increase your distance, "you have to run often." Add a little more distance in future runs. "Start off slow.. and don't set unrealistic goals," he stresses. "Keep it fun."

 Don't forget, I'm posting the interview with Mark Margarit next Monday, November 23.

 

Smoothie Recipe
1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 Tbs flaxseeds
1/2 cup ice

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**New Segment - The Weekly Exercise Plan

Okay, okay, I've been walking for about two weeks now, and it's time to step it up. It's time to get to some actual workouts, or else, whats the purpose of this blog, right?!

The following workout regimen is directed at individuals at all fitness levels. No matter where you are right now, you can comfortably do this exercise routine. Like with walking/wogging, the intensity, weights, and resistance depends on your level of fitness.

The program should be done 3 days a week. The circuit training training part of the exercise should be done using all four exercises. Start with the first, do one set of each (8-12 reps) and then stop. Take a 30-60 second break, and then start again. Do three sets of this circuit.

Whether you are using gym equipment or not, you will be able to do these exercises. So take it easy your first time out... or if you're a pro, it may be time to switch it up. Do the following exercises at your own pace and please consult your doctor before beginning any new workout program.Also, it is very important that you warm up before you exercise.

Cardio 
Power Walk on a treadmill  for 7 minutes with a 3 minute cool down (total of 10 minutes). At Home Alternative: Power Walk through your neighborhood or on a walking trail.

Elliptical at a comfortable resistance level (I recommend level 3 for beginners) for 10 minites (including 1 -2 minutes going in reverse). At Home Alternative: Walk up and down a flight of stairs.

Circuit Training (3 sets of each)

Shoulder press (upper body) use between 5 - 10 lb dumbbells for beginners. 10 reps. At Home Alternative: Use two filled water bottles.






Lunge rotation (lower and upper body) use between 5 - 10lb dumbbells for beginners. 10 reps. At Home Alternative: Use one filled water bottle.




Reverse wood chop(abs) use between 5 - 10 lb dumbbells for beginners. 10 reps. At Home Alternative: Use one filled water bottle.







Squat (legs) use between 5 - 10 lbs dumbbells for beginners. 10 reps. At Home Alternative: Use two filled water bottles.


Water bottles are a good substitute for dumbbells. You can either fill them up with water or sand. They provide effective resistance for your exercise.

So enjoy your workout. Do this for the next two weeks and leave me some feedback letting me know how you feel.