Former Bond star Sean Connery has topped a poll of celebrities, women think about most when working out.

Football star David Beckham came in second, reports contactmusic.com.

The survey was conducted by Cancer Research UK's Race For Life 2008 series to find out which celebrities women turned to for inspiration, while exercising.

"It was surprising to find that Sean Connery beat David Beckham, who regularly tops the poll of the world's best looking men.

"But whether it is a famous heartthrob or a family member, it's always a good incentive to have someone waiting for you at the finish line, and we're sure there will be lots of people supporting our Race for Life participants at the events this year," said Natasha Woodford, head of the Cancer Research UK's Race for Life.

Chef Gordon Ramsey came in third followed by Prince William. The American Idol judge Simon Cowell is on fifth position.