The Kill Bill movie series solidified Uma Thurman’s appeal as a badass femme fatale, and it helped her shed her post-pregnancy weight as well. Thurman became pregnant during filming and director Quentin Tarantino was adamant that she remain the lead character as it was written specifically for her. A combination of martial arts and swordsmanship training allowed Thurman to prepare for the role and regain her pre-pregnancy form.

The high energy workouts afforded by the training allowed Thurman to lose around 25 pounds in 6 weeks. Thurman also participates in other types of training sessions, Wushu, yoga, pilates, and outdoor sports.

Martial arts is a serious discipline. It is not only physically demanding, but it also trains your mind to be mentally stronger. Discipline is instilled in every student, and that can greatly help in your weight efforts. After all, controlling your portions and finding the energy to exercise are some of the most common stumbling blocks to weight loss. Being in the right frame of mind can make controlling your decisions much easier.

Another benefit of martial arts training is that it improves your cardiovascular fitness and endurance. This means that it becomes easier to exercise the next time around. You’ll get tired less often, leaving you with enough energy to do your everyday tasks to your maximum potential. Flexibility is also improved as that is a major component of most any martial arts discipline.

This type of training has become ubiquitous in recent times. There are many training dojos around the country, and, if working out at home is more your thing, there are plenty of martial arts training videos available on DVD. This type of exercise is also relatively inexpensive compared to hiring a personal trainer or enrolling in a gym. This makes it easier for you to give it a try!