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Marvel Cast Workouts

This Is How Your Favourite Marvel Characters Get Into Shape

May 6 2018

It's no surprise that getting into superhero shape takes an incredible amount of hard work and discipline, but seeing the stars train behind the scenes only motivates us to hit the gym harder. In light of the most recent Marvel film, Avengers: Infinity War, we've rounded up some of our favourite cast members, who are just as badass off screen as they are on screen. Expect to see eight familiar faces (and chiselled bodies) from Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America, Black Panther, and more ahead!

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1. Chris Evans: Captain America

Thought Captain America was hot? Wait until you see Chris Evans combat-training in real life. The actor shared several videos of himself preparing for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and we can't peel our eyes away.

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2. Scarlett Johansson: Black Widow

In addition to combat-training with her stunt double (who you'll see ahead), Scarlett prepared for the role of Natalia Romanova by combining cardio with circuit training and focusing on MMA outside the gym. Her vegan-dominant diet also contributed to her rockin' bod.

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3. Lupita Nyong'o: Nakia

Before filming began for Black Panther, Lupita Nyong'o and her costars had to endure an intense six-week boot camp, which started off with four hours of training each day. Additionally, they worked with a stunt team to prepare for those physically challenging scenes.

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4. Karen Gillan: Nebula

To get into Nebula shape, Karen Gillan had to make a drastic change to her lifestyle. Much of her role preparation required martial arts, weightlifting, and a protein-heavy diet.

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5. Michael B. Jordan: Erik Killmonger

Michael B. Jordan trains so intensely (and it definitely shows) that he inspired three workouts for the Nike Training Club app: a 15-minute bodyweight and plyometric workout, a boxing workout, and one that features barbell work, pushing, pulling, and more.

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6. Brie Larson: Captain Marvel

To get into fighting shape for Captain Marvel, Brie looks for exercises that work her entire body. One move that's been especially crucial for building upper-arm strength has been mastering the classic pull-up.

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7. Gwyneth Paltrow: Pepper Potts

Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow is always on top of the latest wellness trends and workouts. But one thing that's stayed consistent in her fitness routine is her love for celeb trainer Tracy Anderson and her famous Method dance-cardio classes.

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8. Heidi Moneymaker: Stuntwoman For Black Widow

As a professional stuntwoman, former gymnast Heidi Moneymaker stays in shape all-year round. But because the shooting of Infinity War was particularly fight-heavy, she cross-trained between kickboxing, fight drills, free-running gymnastics, and resistance training.

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