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Viola Davis' Trainer Shares Secrets To Her Post-'Ma Rainey' Fitness Transformation

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Viola Davis gained weight to transform into legendary blues singer Ma Rainey in the new movie "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.” After filming, she turned to her trusted fitness trainer, Gabriela McLain, for help! The health guru tells Access Hollywood's Scott Evans all of the secrets behind Viola's muscular post-movie figure and shares how she'll help the actress get into peak shape portray Michelle Obama in Showtime's "First Ladies"! For more tips from Gabriela, check out gabrielamclain.com.

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Tags: Access, Viola Davis, fitness, trainer, Gabriela McLain, health, workout, movies, Film, ma rainey's black bottom

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