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Last updated on: December 18, 2012 18:22 IST
Katie Holmes

Fitness Magazine has compiled a 'fit list' of the stars with the best bodies and body parts for this year -- take a look.

Which famous personality has the best legs of 2012? Or cleavage, for that matter?

In the following pages, we bring you a list from Fitness Magazine's December 2012 issue, intended to provide you with a little added inspiration to hit the gym!

Best Revenge Body: Katie Holmes

The former Mrs Tom Cruise divorced her husband earlier this year and has never looked better, earning her the title of 'Bet Revenge Body'. She beat out pop star Katy Perry, who the magazine declared runner-up.

Best Legs: Blake Lively

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Blake Lively

The 25-year-old Gossip Girl actress was voted as having the sexiest pins, which Fitness declared she keeps in shape with squat jumps and lunges.

Supermodel Heidi Klum came in second.

Best Arms: Michelle Obama

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Michelle Obama

The First Lady of the United States has toned limbs that could give anyone a run for their money! As a result, Twilight star Ashley Greene lost the title to Mrs O.

Best Cleavage: Kate Hudson

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Kate Hudson

'Best Cleavage' went to this yummy mummy, whose low necklines reveal that her assets are in great shape.

Close on Kate's heels in this department was comedian Amy Poehler.

Best Abs: Gwen Stefani

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Gwen Stefani

With her rock-hard mid-section, it's hard to believe that Gwen is going on 44. And yes, she's a mother too!

Former female wrestler Stacy Keibler was voted to second place by the magazine.

Best Butt: Eva Longoria

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Eva Longoria

Fitness stated that the Desperate Housewives actress credits early morning workouts and a sugar-free diet for her pert derriere.

Surprisingly, Jennifer Lopez was placed after Eva.

Best Curves: Jennifer Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence

The young Hunger Games beauty has always maintained that she never wants to be stick-thin and loves her curves -- and so does everyone else, apparently!

Voluptuous Colombian Sofia Vergara was declared runner-up after Jennifer.

Best Back: Julianne Hough

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Julianne Hough

She's a professional dancer, so it's only natural that two-time winner of Dancing With the Stars Julianne has a body worth showing off.

According to the magazine, her star attraction is her toned back, which bumped Charlize Theron to second spot.

Best Baby Bump: Claire Danes

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Claire Danes

Statuesque Claire is expecting a visit from the stork, and her red carpet appearances prove that she knows how to dress her fuller figure.

She was voted as having the 'Best Baby Bump', ahead of actress Kristen Bell.

Most Fit Couple: Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake

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Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake

Newlyweds Justin and Jessica frequently work out together and are very fitness-conscious, something that shows whenever they step onto the red carpet.

The Timberlakes managed to push Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie and husband Josh Duhamel to second best.

Best Bride-to-Be: Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston

She's set to walk down the aisle once again and Fitness has declared Jen one buff bride!

She beat out Britney Spears, who is also set to wed her beau in the near future and looking like a million dollars lately.

Best Body After Baby: Beyonce Knowles

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Beyonce Knowles

Stunning Beyonce has recovered her pre-baby body within a few short months of giving birth with the help of "breastfeeding, a protein-packed diet, and tons of treadmill time", according to the magazine.

Actress Reese Witherspoon was runner-up to the 'Best Body After Baby' title.

Fab After Forty: Halle Berry

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Halle Berry

At 46, Halle Berry is still in amazing shape and so this honour went to her. Aside from hitting the gym, she also follows a careful diet, particularly since she is diabetic.

American TV personality and actress Brooke Burke was also given a mention.

Fittest Morning Show Host: Natalie Morales

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Natalie Morales

The Today Show host also happens to be a marathoner and triathlete, so it's but natural that she was voted the fittest!

Kelly Ripa took second spot in this category.

Best Celebrity Slimdown: Pink

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Pink

Rock star Pink gained a whopping 55 pounds while pregnant, but that hasn't stopped her slow and steady return to flat abs. She was voted 'Best Celebrity Slimdown' and following her was Kelly Osbourne, who has also lost a mind-boggling amount of weight.

Hottest Female Olympian: Alex Morgan

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Alex Morgan

American soccer star Alex has the athletic toned body of a sports personality, and a pretty face too -- she was declared 'Hottest Female Olympian'.

In this category, Fitness had two runners-up; silver for Hottest Olympian went to track and sprint star Allyson Felix and bronze to swimmer Natalie Coughlin.

Hottest Male Olympian: Ryan Lochte

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Ryan Lochte

And finally we come to 'Hottest Male Olympian', taken by American swimmer Ryan Lochte.

Gymnast Danell Leyva and swimmer Michael Phelps were relegated to second and third place respectively in this category.