I’ll admit I was extremely unsure of the CW’s Supergirl the first season it aired.
It’s an admission I’m happy to share with you guys being that I freakin’ love the show now!
Back in 1984 we had another Supergirl, back then in the form of a movie, and she was played by Helen Slater.
While Slater may not have a place on SHJ, her name definitely deserves a mention – AND, if you guys didn’t know this, she also plays Supergirl’s mother Eliza Danvers in the CW TV show.
By mother, I mean fake mother…
Like, adopted mother? Oh, whatever.
Melissa Benoit Stats:
Height: 5’8
Weight: (approximate) 121 lbs.
Age: 27 years old
Welp, Supergirl is taller than me. But, I’m okay with it because she’s taller than Zac Efron too, so I’m still cool.
Heck, she’s even taller than badasses like Emilia Clarke, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Olivia Munn, and a bunch of others on SHJ!
But who’s counting, right?
Aside from the fact that I’ll mention she’s one of the taller celeb women, standing just above Katie Cassidy and Caity Lotz (her fellow CW stars), and right around the same height as Sophie Turner, Jennifer Lawrence, and Daisy Ridley.
Take The SHJ Program Quiz and find the perfect program for YOU.
Melissa Benoist Diet and Nutrition
To be fair, I did multiple Superman GIFs for Tyler Hoechlin’s workout routine, so the above is more than acceptable and necessary.
So there’s a lot more talk from Benoist regarding her workout than there is her diet, but I’m going to obviously help you guys out here nonetheless.
The only thing I was really able to find is that Melissa Benoist seems to follow a healthy relationship with food, eating whatever she wants, but in moderation; while staying pretty active!
To keep a physique like Supergirl’s, you’re going to need to have some good nutrition going, and not just rely strictly on your workout.
But, we know that, right?
You can’t out train your diet. The diet is more than half the battle.
We see a lot of celebs opt for a sustainable approach like this.
That’s why our Academy Nutrition Classes (Monks, Minimalists, SuperHumans, Vikings, Spartans, Hunter Gatherers, Greek Gods, Samurais) revolve around helping you find the specific diet that is right FOR YOU.
Of course, there are a lot of reasons to HAVE the strict guidelines.
We’ve seen a lot of celebs opt for specific restrictions.
For example: Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart incorporate 80/20 dieting with big weekly cheat meals, Hugh Jackman, Benedict Cumberbatch and Terry Crews utilize intermittent fasting(something I use daily as well), Mustafa Shakir and Madelaine Petsch are vegans, Brandon Routh and Frank Grillo opt for paleo, and tons of others utilize their own variations as well.
And, that’s just to name a few celebs from each, by the way.
You can check out our Nutrition Pillars for more information and articles on all of the above and more.
Melissa Benoist Workout Routine Research
Training and having a top notch physique isn’t something that’s new for Benoist. Nor is wearing a leotard. Here’s a quote from Comic-Con from Benoist about both:
“I grew up as a dancer, so it feels like a leotard and skirt and tights that I wore when I was a ballerina,” she said, adding that the corseted cape can be a bit painful sometimes.
And more about her workout routine that really hits it on the head for us is her stating:
“I don’t think I’ve ever hit anyone before, and so I definitely had to learn technique – like how to actually punch someone and not hurt yourself more than you’re hurting the person you’re punching,” she told the crowd at the cast roundtable on Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con. “And core work and Pilates and [plyometrics], a lot of it.”
Which she continues with:
“The motivation [from working out], the drive, it definitely affects [you],” the former Glee actress said of her new mindset, spurred on by her increase in physical activity. “I don’t have a choice I can’t sit down and be like, oh, I’m done. I want some popcorn. I have to stay on top of my game.”
So I guess we know where Benoist gets her abs from now…
Well, we’re going to try and replicate this for you guys!
Check out all The SHJ Programs and start unleashing your inner SuperHuman.
Melissa Benoist Workout Routine
Training Volume:
3-6 Days a Week
Explanation:
I’m programming you 3 days of cardio, core work and circuits, but you’re going to have to add in 2-3 days of activities such as pilates, plyometrics, yoga, and other things.
Day One: Core, Cardio and Circuits
Cardio:
30 Minutes of Varied Cardio
**You can split it up with sprints, walks and jogging on a treadmill, or you can split up the time by swapping to other machines like the stair master, elliptical, and bike – but do your best to get at least 10-15 minutes in on the treadmill.**
Circuit and Core Work:
5 Rounds:
25 Mountain Climbers
10 Burpees
25 Jump Squats
10 Plank to Push Ups
25 Lunges
Day Two: Pilates, Yoga, Etc.
This can easily be implemented on your own. If you need me to send you a video for pilates work, please ask in the comments.
For that reason we’ve released The Jedi Path for Yoga and Meditation within The Academy!**
Day Three: Core, Cardio and Circuits
Cardio:
30 Minutes of Varied Cardio
**You can split it up with sprints, walks and jogging on a treadmill, or you can split up the time by swapping to other machines like the stair master, elliptical, and bike – but do your best to get at least 10-15 minutes in on the treadmill.**
Circuit and Core Work:
1 Round:
100 Jump Ropes
90 V-Ups
80 Step Ups
70 Second Plank Hold
60 Knee Push Ups
50 Air Squats
40 Alternating Jumping Lunges
30 Sit Ups
20 Plank to Push Ups
10 Burpees
Day Four: Pilates, Yoga, Etc.
This can easily be implemented on your own. If you need me to send you a video for pilates work, please ask in the comments.
For that reason we’ve released The Jedi Path for Yoga and Meditation within The Academy!**
Day Five: Core, Cardio and Circuits
Cardio:
30 Minutes of Varied Cardio
**You can split it up with sprints, walks and jogging on a treadmill, or you can split up the time by swapping to other machines like the stair master, elliptical, and bike – but do your best to get at least 10-15 minutes in on the treadmill.**
Circuit and Core Work:
4 Rounds:
400m run
25 Crunches
15 Leg Lifts
10 Jump Squats
5 Burpees
Join The Superhero Academy and start unleashing your inner SuperHuman.
