Read previewDave Bautista is crediting Brazilian jiu-jitsu for helping him lose weight.
I was really big, like over 300 pounds," Bautista told co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.
"I'm bringing trainers with me, so I just shed about 50 more pounds," Bautista said, adding that he lost quite a bit of muscle in the process.
Related storiesThe "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor has been practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu since 2010, according to his Instagram posts.
The US Army also uses Brazilian jiu-jitsu to rehabilitate its soldiers, as it is a "minimally demanding activity" that helps them remain active and avoid self-destructive behaviors.
Persons:
—, Dave Bautista, Kelly, Mark, Bautista, Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Jason Manly, I've, Bautista isn't, Mark Zuckerberg
Organizations:
Service, WWE, Business, Guardians, US Army, BI
Locations:
Budapest, California