Fortunately, DeGeneres tells Renee Montagne, she has a secret method of preparation: Lots of sit-ups.

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After a few sets of sit-ups, the women, dressed in gym clothes, roll up their mats and line up behind Ms. Barrett, facing mirrors.

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Mr. White points to Herschel Walker, the former Dallas Cowboys running back, who was known to do more than 1, 000 push-ups and sit-ups by the end of every day.

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We're going to do the last leg of the competition down here - the curls, or the sit-ups.

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