Rebel Wilson’s personal trainer Jono Castano reveals the secret to her 20kg weight loss success

Rebel Wilson’s personal trainer Jono Castano reveals the secret to her 20kg weight loss success – and it’s surprisingly simple

Jono Castano is the man behind Rebel Wilson’s incredible weight loss transformation. 

The personal trainer to the stars has guided the 40-year-old actress through her ‘year of health’ during which she has shed approximately 20 kilos so far. 

On Monday, Jono revealed the simple secret at the heart of his workout sessions with the actress – laughter. 

New look: Jono Castano (left) is the man behind Rebel Wilson’s (right) incredible weight loss transformation, and on Monday he revealed one of her workout secrets 

In order to keep the star’s spirits high, the trainer said he’s not a hard taskmaster, and tries to make exercise fun. 

‘I love a bit of banter. It makes the session more enjoyable when people bounce off one another,’ he told news.com.au. 

‘You’ve got to enjoy coming to training. Most people don’t enjoy getting shouted at, that’s not what training is about. Rebel and I had a good laugh, so many laughs.’

The secret ingredient is laughter! In order to keep the star's spirits high, the trainer said he's not a hard taskmaster, and tries to make exercise fun

The secret ingredient is laughter! In order to keep the star’s spirits high, the trainer said he’s not a hard taskmaster, and tries to make exercise fun

He said: 'I love a bit of banter. It makes the session more enjoyable when people bounce off one another. You've got to enjoy coming to training. Most people don't enjoy getting shouted at, that's not what training is about. Rebel and I had a good laugh, so many laughs'

He said: ‘I love a bit of banter. It makes the session more enjoyable when people bounce off one another. You’ve got to enjoy coming to training. Most people don’t enjoy getting shouted at, that’s not what training is about. Rebel and I had a good laugh, so many laughs’ 

Jono added that he believes in having treat days, telling the website: ‘I’m all about balance. 

‘When people hear the word ‘diet’ they get turned off and think they have to completely change their lifestyle. It’s not about that.

‘It’s about enjoying your treats. You can still go out for drinks with your mates, as long as you’re back on track the next day’. 

Before: Rebel has lost approximately 20 kilos over the past year

After: She has a goal weight of 75 kilos

Before and after: Rebel has lost approximately 20 kilos over the past year, with a goal weight  of 75 kilos 

Earlier this year, Jono appeared on Sunrise, where he ran the hosts through Rebel’s workout routine.   

He first demonstrated weighted bicep curl, before moving on to shoulder presses.

The former soccer player-turned-weight loss expert explained that he uses both these exercises while training with Rebel. 

Hard work: Jono recommended 45 minutes of exercise five days a week, combined with a healthy diet, in order to achieve weight loss

Hard work: Jono recommended 45 minutes of exercise five days a week, combined with a healthy diet, in order to achieve weight loss

Jono then demonstrated a number of overhead extensions, before moving on to weighted planks, which he suggested doing with a bell weight on your back for 10 seconds.

‘Exercise is just about getting the body moving,’ he said, adding that he combines ‘resistance and cardio’ when training with Rebel. 

He recommended 45 minutes of exercise five days a week, combined with a healthy diet, in order to achieve weight loss.

Jona added that he believes in having treat days, telling the website: 'I'm all about balance. When people hear the word 'diet' they get turned off and think they have to completely change their lifestyle. It's not about that'

Jona added that he believes in having treat days, telling the website: ‘I’m all about balance. When people hear the word ‘diet’ they get turned off and think they have to completely change their lifestyle. It’s not about that’