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Check Out Jodi Sta. Maria’s Intense Preps for Lavender Fields

The Kapamilya actress gives us a glimpse into her fitness regimen that fuels her breathtaking action scenes in the series.

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Leigh Sofia Lazo

<p>Jodi Sta. Maria is back with a bang in her latest teleserye, Lavender Fields, where she’s trading in her usual charm for some serious action! Known for her chameleon-like skills, Jodi’s diving into this physically demanding role, embracing the intensity of fight scenes with full dedication.</p><div><br/></div><p>On Instagram, the actress gives fans a sneak peek into her strength and conditioning training, revealing how she pushed beyond her comfort zone to prepare for the action role. And guess what? Her prep is a total power play—kicking self-doubt to the curb while mastering jaw-dropping stunts.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBQuGP0S-Me/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBQuGP0S-Me/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div> <div 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<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBQuGP0S-Me/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Jodi Sta.Maria (@jodistamaria)</a></div></div></blockquote></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>In her own words, Jodi acknowledges the toll the training takes on her physically, even questioning her decision at times. “Bakit ko ba kasi tinanggap ito? Ang hirap pala ng action serye,” she wrote. Yet, the momentary doubt quickly turns into motivation as she reminds herself that the challenge was exactly what drew her to the role. “Every punch, every fall, every stunt requires hours and hours of dedication and discipline,” added the star.</p><div><br/></div><p>Captured in the reel is a series of movements and high-energy drills from the actress. Her conditioning routine includes strength training—using free weights to build core and upper body strength which is essential for performing punches, grappling moves, and stunts that require lifting or holding her body in challenging positions.</p><br/><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/wellness/fitness/ina-raymundo-fitness-secrets/38948" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ina Raymundo’s Fitness Secrets to a Fit and Toned Body</a></div><p>Jodi’s also training for flexibility and endurance. Clad in workout gear, she tosses in some dynamic stretches and agility drills to keep her light on her feet, essential for quick movements, dodges, and the fluidity required in action choreography. Resistance exercises and endurance drills like running are another critical component of her training to allow her to perform long takes of fight scenes without fatigue.</p><div><br/></div><p>Midway through the reel, you can catch her doing cardio sessions and performing fluid movements that mimic the fast pace of action scenes. She is seen with full focus as she throws punches, lands kicks, and engages in combat sequences that demand agility and quick reflexes. From body slams to evasive maneuvers, it’s clear that her body is being trained to adapt to the dynamic nature of fight choreography. She adds rapid footwork, shifting her stance with precision and balance.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/46c34a56-9b46-415d-a559-1f18454d56c5_jodi 2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>Jodi repeatedly expresses gratitude for her “village”—a team of trainers and fight choreographers working tirelessly to prepare her. Coach Larry and Kuya Marol, two pivotal figures in her training journey, push her through rigorous fight rehearsals, ensuring she masters each sequence with precision. Under their watchful eyes, Jodi practiced hand-to-hand combat, mastering punches, elbow strikes, and kicks. She also learned how to take falls and roll with impact, skills essential for stunt work.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Special thanks to the village plus Coach Larry and Kuya Marol for their patience in preparing me sa lahat ng fight scenes ni Lavender,” she penned.</p><div><br/></div><p>The hustle of daily training is tough on the mind, especially when the body tires. It takes mental fortitude to push through those marathon training sesh, bruises, and occasional setbacks. Drenched in sweat, face flushed, but still grinding through, Jodi knows the role demands nothing less.</p><div><br/></div><p>She stated, “Challenging yes but no pain no gain,”—a mindset that mirrors her character’s guts as Lavender Fields and speaks about her personal growth as an actress.</p><div><br/></div><p>Lavender Fields marks a drastic departure from her usual drama-heavy roles, but it’s a transition that she handles with admirable grit. As the Silent Superstar puts it, “Not easy but definitely worth it. I am glad I gave it a try.” </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/wellness/fitness/sunshine-cruz-fitness-secrets/38910" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here’s How Sunshine Cruz Stays in Shape</a></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>