Stunt Girl Krista Bell Lives Life On The Edge

LOOKING at Canadian beauty Krista Bell it is easy to imagine her in the movies.
With her long blonde hair, lithe figure and stunning features, it seems only right that she earns her living in front of a camera.
But while she has worked with huge stars such as Halle Berry, Ian McKellen and Matthew Broderick, Krista is not just another spoilt acting diva, she is the woman who makes stars like Pamela Anderson, Denise Richards and Sarah Michelle Geller look like the all-action girls that they appear to be on screen.
Krista is a top female stunt performer, having worked on a string of top movies and TV shows including Snakes On A Plane, Fantastic Four and Smallville, and despite the dangers, she loves every minute of her high-octane job.
She said: "I love the work I do, I mean, you do have to be constantly aware of the fact that things can go wrong.
"The risk factor is always there, but that's OK because I love anything extreme.
"Even when I am not working I don't ever really relax, I go snowboarding, motocross, downhill mountain-biking, and recently rock climbing."
The 29-year-old has been working on movie blockbusters for the last six years and says she has always wanted to do something physical for a living.
As a child she said she was always happiest when she was doing something athletic, so when she combined that with her love of movies, her choice of career was obvious.
She said: "It was definitely my love of pushing my body to the limits and my passion for the film industry which sparked my interest in stunts.
"But I was never sure how to pursue it so I decided to move to Toronto to train for the WWE as a wrestler, which was a great base for the work I do now.
"Then The Rock was in Vancouver doing a movie called Walking Tall and somehow became aware of my skills and interest in stunts.
"That's when I got my first break and I haven't looked back."
Now Krista spends her days throwing herself from horses, vehicles and buildings, landing herself in hospital quite a few times but only with, in her words, "minor injuries" such as concussion and a broken hand.
But there is no way such dangers are ever going to put Krista off being a stunt woman.
She simply sees the hazards as part of the job she loves, although she does admit that she does have to stay alert. She said: "It's important to always be on your toes and ready for anything.
"I did a stunt on one film where I am on a bicycle and a van almost hits me. Just as the van reaches me, I get ratcheted off the bicycle, creating the illusion that I've been hit so hard that I fly through the air.
"On the first take, that ratchet did not go off, leaving me on the bike. Fortunately the van was not in that shot so I was okay."
Krista also has to keep herself in prime physical fitness to be able to do the stunts she does and that means a gruelling daily exercise regime even when she is not working on a movie.
She said: "Every day I train to improve my skills and better myself. Along with a regular schedule of going to the gym, jogging and yoga, I train at martial arts, boxing, weapons and trampoline.
"Being motivated, focused and disciplined in a career like this is extremely important and keeping myself ready and prepared for what they need of me on set is as much a full-time job as work itself.
"I also try to eat properly to keep my energy up and take various supplements.
"One of my favourites at the moment is is a product called Mikei Red Reishi Capsules.
"I've been using themfor a couple of months. They really help keep my energy up while working long hours on set and I seem to feel less stressed out.
"I would recommend them for anyone looking for a boost to their general well-being."
But for Krista, leading such an active life doesn't leave much room for a boyfriend.
She said: "I just don't have the time for a relationship, my work schedule is so busy and I travel all over the place."