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Brooklyn Decker Covers Women’s Health Magazine

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 10:23 AM PDT

What To Expect When You're Expecting and Battleship star Brooklyn Decker graces the May 2012 cover of Women's Health and opens up about her marriage to tennis star Andy Roddick, how she maintains her famous figure and her celebrity girl crushes on Kristen Wiig, Charlize Theron, Lana Del Ray, and more. Here are the highlights:

On her husband, Andy Roddick…"Being married to Andy has given me a new appreciation for my body. He's taught me that it's not how thin you are that matters. It's how your body performs, how it endures wear and tear."

On working out with husband, Andy Roddick…"One day when we were in London, Andy took me to a track behind a high school. We did a kind of hopscotch down the track, more drills over hurdles, and then shuttle runs."

On trying to learn tennis from husband, Andy Roddick…"He tried to give me a lesson once, and I ended up hitting all the tennis balls over the fence and smashing my racket because I was so frustrated. I told him, 'You don't teach me how to play tennis, and I won't teach you how to model in a bathing suit.' And so far, it's worked."

On the importance of exercising even when she is tired…"If I stop wanting to work out, then I'm going to be in some serious trouble."

On her food philosophy…"I try not to think about foods that are too fattening or too sugary. I always think about why it's important to eat the best foods. By not obsessing over the bad, I tend to stick with the good."

On her eating habits…"[I eat] like a 12-year-old."

On challenging herself…"My director on Battleship, Peter Berg, said that as much as I work out, he wanted me to be strong. He took me to a boxing gym in Santa Monica. After six or seven minutes of sparring, I was completely winded. But I was also exhilarated because it was a new workout that I had never before experienced. And it's one of the best deals you'll find. This place charges around $15 for an hour. You learn how to punch, and I promise, you and your muscles will never forget it."

The issue hits newsstands on April 17th. For online exclusives with Brooklyn go to the Women’s Health website.