13 Celebs Share Their Unusual Fitness Hobby Obsessions

It’s no secret that Hollywood stars are always pushing the boundaries—on screen and off! But while many keep fit through trainers and mainstream workouts, a select group of celebs have branched out into unexpected realms of wellness, from medieval sword-fighting classes to underwater yoga, aerial acrobatics, and more. Here, we uncover the most unusual and personally meaningful fitness hobbies embraced by your favorite stars, showing how staying healthy can be as creative as their careers. Dive in for a visual rundown of A-listers redefining what it means to break a sweat.

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom credits his agility and core strength to practicing archery and sword fighting — a nod to his iconic action roles. He trained extensively in techniques for his roles as Legolas in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and as Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean, per Winter is Coming. This hobby not only keeps him physically sharp but also lets him immerse himself in the historical worlds of his films.

Kelly Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne took up hula hooping as her go-to workout, finding the rhythmic movement both empowering and effective for toning her core. She revealed in Self magazine that daily hula hooping sessions were one of her secrets to losing weight, as reported by ABC News.

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber uses ice hockey to stay in shape, often hitting the local rinks wherever he’s performing. The fast-paced sport is a lifelong passion for the Canadian-born pop star, who grew up playing hockey and was even named celebrity captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3-on-3 squad at the 2024 NHL All-Star Weekend in his hometown, according to ESPN.

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman is notorious for his devotion to ocean swimming, plunging into frigid waters year-round for an invigorating full-body workout. The actor began incorporating icy ocean plunges into his post-workout recovery routine as early as 2020 and has since made it a regular habit, according to CinemaBlend.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga mixes art and wellness in her training, balancing rigorous vocal workouts with aerial silk acrobatics. The theatrical practice demands tremendous upper body strength and flexibility, perfectly complementing her dynamic stage performances — including her legendary 2017 Super Bowl halftime show, where she dove hundreds of feet to the stage on wires, per Out.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth‘s coastal Australian roots inspired him to embrace surfing as a major part of his fitness regimen. He is a regular presence in the waves near his home, where he frequently surfs with his entire family, according to Hola!.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is a pilates enthusiast who’s taken her love for the low-impact discipline to new levels with aerial yoga. She has been devoted to pilates since she was 19, calling it the workout her “body really responds to,” per Fox News. Hudson often shares how this playful form of fitness keeps her body strong and spirit light.

LeBron James

LeBron James has taken up cycling as an unconventional cross-training method to maintain endurance and joint health. The NBA star has been vocal about using cycling for cross-training and recovery, regularly posting photos and videos of himself riding, as reported by Velo/Outside.

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie keeps her edge with dance-based fitness and trapeze classes that blend artistry and athletics. She enrolled in trapeze classes after dreaming of performing on the apparatus, per The Things. Margot credits this unusual hobby for enhancing her performance skills both on screen and in real life.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood is a dedicated fitness enthusiast who circuit trains almost every day, even while on tour. The eight-time Grammy Award winner is so passionate about fitness that she launched her own workout app, fit52, in 2020, as reported by TODAY. Underwood’s routine reminds us that even ordinary places can power extraordinary results.

Henry Cavill

Henry Cavill has developed a fascination with Brazilian jiu-jitsu for its blend of strategy and strength. The Man of Steel star has trained under legendary grappler Roger Gracie and says that BJJ is an important part of his fitness routine and helps him take care of his mental health, according to BJJEE.

Kate Upton

Kate Upton keeps fitness fun and fresh by practicing horseback riding, a childhood passion she never gave up. As a young competitor, she won three Reserve World Championships, as reported by Roanoke Equestrian, and horses have remained central to her life ever since.

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa brings his wild-man persona to life with rock climbing, often disappearing into remote wilderness retreats to scale natural cliffs. The Aquaman star has said that “rock climbing has always helped me and inspired me,” and even had a custom climbing wall built on set in Australia, per Men’s Health via Yahoo.