Josh Bowen: 12 Best Fitness Movies

Lists are fun, everyone likes lists. On this snowy day, I give you my top 12 best fitness motivation movies of all time, a snippet of my forthcoming book, “The 12 Steps to Fitness Freedom” available in January. These are the types of movies that could motivate anyone to get off their butt and start moving. The most heart pounding, testosterone driven movies of all time. If motivation is your problem, watch one of these classics and two hours later you will be hitting the gym ready to take on the world.

1. Rocky

The ultimate underdog story staring Sylvester Stallone, will for sure get you motivated to do a few push-ups.

2. 300

The ultimate battle movie complete with every actor that has a six pack.

3. Warrior

The story of two brothers destined to meet each other in a mixed martial arts tournament.

4. Fast and the Furious 6

Any movie with the Rock is motivation to workout!

5. The Expendables

The best collection of superheroes ever assembled and in the best shape of their lives.

6. Predator

Arnold looks his best when taking on aliens in this thriller.

7. Pumping Iron

The original workout movie/documentary that brought Arnold to the limelight.

8. GI Jane

The story of female trying to become a Navy SEAL.

9. Enough

When enough is enough, Jennifer Lopez trains hard and learns how to protect herself in this movie.

10. Gladiator

A Roman era warrior set to prove that he is the best gladiator.

11. Million Dollar Baby

A brilliant film about a woman trying to make it in boxing.

12. Braveheart

The ultimate motivation movie, gets no better than Mel Gibson in this classic role.