From movie stars like Ryan Gosling to the musical stylings of Drake and Celine Dion, America’s northern neighbor is home to celebs known around the world. And despite decadent Canadian dishes like poutine and long winters spent indoors, many of these famous celebrities stay in great shape and promote a healthy lifestyle. Maybe that is part of the reason why Canada has a slight edge over America for being the healthiest country in North America!
We researched this list by looking through hundreds of Canadian celebrities, before narrowing down our results to the to 100, 50, and then 25.
With the expertise of the HarperCollins author of the fitness book ReSYNC Your Life and the 4x “#1 Fitness Trainer in the World Samir Becic,” we narrowed it down the to the top 10 fittest Canadian celebrities of 2016:
Justin Trudeau, 43- Prime Minister Canada
“BOXING IS AS MUCH ABOUT RECEIVING HITS AS GIVING THEM”
- In 2012, as a Member of Parliament, he took on conservative Canadian Senator Patrick Brazeau in a three-round match for charity. The heavier Brazeau, was a 3-1 favorite in Canadian media thanks to his military and martial arts background. But Trudeau, with his longer reach and greater stamina, claimed a technical knock out in the third round (there’s a video)
- Trudeau has trained with boxing workouts for years and was even taking in weekly sessions during the recent campaign
- Boxes once a week as a stress reliever
- Snowboards
- Climbed the demanding Grouse Grind outside Vancouver. Supporters and journalists were left behind as Trudeau sped to the top of the 853-metre peak. He logged an impressive time of 54 minutes, while most amateurs are lucky to do it in 90 minutes
- Canoes
- Enjoys the great outdoors
- Practices yoga regularly and even tweeted a picture of himself in 2013 holding peacock pose on a conference room table
Kim Cattrall, 59 -Actress
Tea on a London rooftop. Bliss
A photo posted by Kim Cattrall (@kimcattrall) on
“I TAKE CARE OF MYSELF, WHICH INCLUDES DIETING, EXERCISING AND MINIMISING STRESS. I JOKE THAT I’VE BEEN ON A DIET SINCE 1974, WHICH IS BASICALLY TRUE. I LIKE TO EAT, AND MY BODY TYPE IS NOT NATURALLY THIS THIN, ESPECIALLY AT THIS AGE. SO I DO WATCH WHAT I EAT AND DRINK BUT I’M NOT OBSESSIVE – IT’S JUST A WAY OF LIFE.”
- Works out every other day
- Cardiovascular exercise three or four times a week
- Makes her main meal of the day lunch, not dinner
- Says she sleeps better on a light meal
- Swims and works out in a salt water pool
Ryan Reynolds, 39 – Actor
“NUTRITION IS EVERYTHING. EVERYONE THINKS GETTING IN SHAPE IS 80% WORKING OUT AND 20% DIET, BUT REALLY IT’S THE OTHER WAY AROUND.”
- Says he used to be really unhealthy but his role in Blade Trinity forced him to gain 25 lbs of muscle and workout six days a week- which changed his perspective on health
- Finds it meditative to abs first instead of last- because it is what he prefers and it gets him in the workout mood
- Meal preps
- Eats every 2 to 3 hours
- Eats carbs post-workout and eats none after 8 pm
- Ran the NYC marathon in 3 hours 50 minutes
- Climbed 8000 ft Machu Pichu
Celine Dion, 48 -Singer
A photo posted by Celine Dion (@celinedion) on
“YOU GET BUSY WITH TWINS AND YOU FEED THEM SO THEY HELP YOU TO RECOVER VERY FAST. SO I HELPED THEM HELP ME.”
- Is not a huge workout fan but watches portion sizes and leads an active lifestyle
- Does the stationary bike
- Has a Las Vegas show that keeps her fit
Drake, 29 -Rapper
“I’M OBSESSED WITH PERFECTION. I WANT TO WORK. I DON’T WANT TO TAKE THIS FOR GRANTED.”
- Recently became much more diligent about working out and the results show
- Heavy curls
- Soccer
- Sled Push
- Pull-ups
- Tennis
- Concentration curl
- Rope Exercise
Keanu Reeves, 51 -Actor
“I DON’T TAKE LIBERTIES WITH WHAT I EAT, BUT, GENERALLY, I LIKE LOTS OF CHICKEN, PASTA, RICE AND VEGETABLES. I EAT THREE GOOD MEALS A DAY, BUT SMALL PORTIONS. I ALSO LIKE THE OCCASIONAL BEER AND WINE”
- Plays basketball
- Ice Hockey
- Has trained in King Fu for The Matrix
- Weight lifting
- Recently gained some weight but has been working it off in the gym
Rachel McAdams, 37 -Actress
“RUNNING THROUGH AIRPORTS WITH POUNDS OF LUGGAGE – THAT’S A GOOD WORKOUT.”
- Passionate about biking and yoga
- Swimming
- Rollerblading
- Rock climbing
- Uses portion control
- Diet of fruits, vegetables, whole wheats, and lean meats
Ryan Gosling, 35 -Actor
Obviously can’t prove either one of these things… Humor me? pic.twitter.com/4HafvSu1bq
— Ryan Gosling (@RyanGosling) April 15, 2016
“MY TRAINING IS PAINFUL. BUT, I LIKE IT A LOT.”
- Eats a whole food diet
- Is consistent with his workout routine
- Weight lifts
- Wears a 10-lb weighted vest while working out
- Does a lot of core work
- Regularly does 2-hour workouts
- Has trained in Muy Thai
Jim Carrey, 54 -Actor and Comedian
“TOMORROW, DAY 14, NO WHEAT, DAIRY, SUGAR, COFFEE, SODA, DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR TOBAC,” HE TWEETED. “A FEW MORE DAYS TILL THAT SWEET FEELING BUT RIGHT NOW AIN’T BAD!” HE ADDED: “CLARITY! CONTENTMENT! YOUTHFULNESS! LONGEVITY! THIS DIET, THOUGH TOUGH AT FIRST, GIVES ME THAT! CAN U HANDLE IT? JUST 3 WEEKS AND YOU’LL SEE! I EAT EGGS, MEAT, FISH (AND) VEGGIES COOKED IN OLIVE OIL, FRUITS, NUTS, WATER, TEA WITH HONEY OR STEVIA, GLUTEN-FREE CRACKERS AND ALMOND BUTTER 4 SNACK.”
- ecently trained and dieted intensely in order to have a 6-pack in his movie “Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” and says the intense regimen was extremely difficult to sustain.
- Speaks wonders to how working out and eating healthy makes him feel.
- The famous comedian recently gave up alcohol and cigarettes and started a strict new diet as part of a lifestyle makeover. Carrey is a keen runner, regularly doing five-mile runs
- He once did an entire interview while running on a treadmill!
Shay Mitchell, 29- Actress
A photo posted by Shay Mitchell (@shaym) on
“I LIVE THINKING, ‘IF TODAY’S MY LAST DAY, WHAT’S GONNA MAKE ME HAPPIEST?’ AND I DO THOSE THINGS. I WANT TO TRY DIFFERENT FOODS AND ENJOY MYSELF, NOT STARVE MYSELF TO REACH A NUMBER ON THE SCALE. MY USUALS: FOR BREAKFAST, AN EGG-WHITE OMELET WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS; FOR LUNCH, A SALAD WITH FISH OR CHICKEN; AND FOR DINNER, VEGGIE SOUP. OH, AND I LOVE POTATO CHIPS!”
- Boxes regularly in pink gloves
- Frequently posts her workout to Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter
- Runs on the beach for 45 mins
- Goes grocery shopping at the beginning of the week and cooks as much as possible
- Drinks a lot of water to detox
- Goes to an outdoor gym in Santa Monica
- Hikes
- Does Spinning
- Enjoys the Sauna
- Takes a rest day every week
Honorary Mention:
William Shatner, 85 -Actor
“IT’S HEALTHY TO FIND SOMETHING YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT, SOMETHING ACTIVE, AND IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE OLYMPIC IN SCOPE. MAKE YOURSELF WORK FOR IT.”
- He’s an accomplished equestrian competitor—most recently in reining. He’s also bred and trained American Quarter Horses and American Saddlebreds and owns a large farm near Versailles, Kentucky, “Belle Reve.”
- Says when he’s not working, he rides horses 3 times a week, 2-3 hours at a time
- Swims at home in his pool
- Jogs in place for 30 mins in his pool
- Likes eating vegetables, fruit and fish. Says he does like meat, but tries stay away from fried foods
- Meditates, works out, and practices the old adage of staying in the moment one day at a time
