Pre Set: Celebrity Trainers Share Best-Kept Fitness Secrets

Want to work out like the stars? We’ve got insight from the experts who train them. From the tools your favorite celebrities use in the gym to the top tips their trainers give them while on their exercise journey.

Clients: Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway, Rachel Weisz

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“I’m busy training Stanley, Emily and Annie for The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Monique Eastwood tells us when we talk. “They have been clients of mine for years and sign in weekly for online sessions.” Her top tip for celeb clients and beyond is simply to keep moving every day. She says most of her clients sign in online with her four to five days a week, making their workout part of their core routine. If there’s a day you don’t feel up to doing much, she suggests simply walking fast until you get breathless.

Eastwood practices what she preaches, “moving every day with either a power walk, swim or lifting weights—not always heavy ones. I challenge my cardio system most days, too.” She recommends switching up your workouts to get your body stimulated to change. “I do a mix of everything in my movement method. I cover most of what the body needs to stay strong, mobile and cardio fit.”

Because her skin is often exposed while wearing training sets, she uses Heliocare ($31) for an extra layer of sun protection. She also loves using Joonbyrd’s Kaleidoscope Body Serum ($102). “It’s very nourishing and leaves my skin with a glow.” Although Eastwood eats a healthy diet, she adds supplements with B vitamins to help keep her nervous system stable.

Justin Gelband

Clients: Candice Swanepoel, Irina Shayk, Miranda Kerr, Jasmine Tookes

If you’ve ever laid eyes on a Victoria’s Secret Angel, you’ve likely seen the wonders of Justin Gelband’s work. The model whisperer behind the bodies of many hardworking models says it’s all about personalization. “In order to be your best, you must have proper body awareness and adapt your movement to your unique body type and lifestyle,” he says. Staple items for him and his clients include ankle weights, ankle bands, steps, foam rollers, BOSU balls, kettlebells and slant boards.

If you want to work out with Gelband online, you can tap into his daily training with his personal platform, “which teaches each and every individual how to be the best that they can be in their everyday lifestyle of movement.” Learn “how to train properly and stay free of injuries and pain doing proper functional movement that enables you to be the leanest, fittest and strongest version of yourself.”

Nicole Winhoffer

Clients: Ellen Pompeo, Kate Hudson, Madonna, Shakira

As a former professional dancer on Broadway, Nicole Winhoffer’s approach to training her clients is a bit different. Her motto: “Learn to love yourself through discipline,” which is something she learned while coaching Madonna through two world tours. “Discipline isn’t punishment; it’s an act of self-respect and self-love. By consistently showing up for yourself—training, practicing and pushing through—you build confidence and trust in yourself.”

Her must-have products for getting the job done include coconut oil for healthy skin and hair, a towel to create tension during low-impact workouts, a mat for knees when doing floor work, a lot of water, and no alcohol. Her clients often rely on NWMethod’s monthly or annual memberships when they can’t see her in person. The membership also has the unique ability to help measure mental health based on dance and chakras.