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Heidi Klum on Her "Hard" Job on America's Got Talent and Her Stay-Fit Secrets

Heidi Klum is one busy mom.

Heidi Klum is one busy mom. Not only is the mother of four a new judge on America's Got Talent, but she also just launched her new collection of activewear for New Balance. We caught up with her at Lady Foot Locker in LA to celebrate the line of fitness gear, where she told us how she motivates on days when she just doesn't feel like exercising, and talked about being in the hard position of judging some not-so-talented contestants with her new TV gig. On Lindsay: Bebe top.

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Heidi Klum on Her "Hard" New Role on America's Got Talent and Looking Cute at the Gym

Heidi Klum greeted fans today at Lady Foot Locker in Culver City, CA, where she unveiled her new collection of workout wear for New Balance.

Heidi Klum greeted fans today at Lady Foot Locker in Culver City, CA, where she unveiled her new collection of workout wear for New Balance. The supermodel mom is a fitness inspiration for many women, and she told us that she had both comfort and style in mind when designing the line. Heidi also told us that her motivation for the days when she doesn't feel like exercising is motherhood itself! We also chatted with her about her new job as a judge on America's Got Talent opposite Mel B., Howard Stern and Howie Mandel and heard about some of the strangest acts she's had to judge so far. Check out highlights from our chat:

  • On her new job as a judge on America's Got Talent: "I have to say, last year I watched AGT from home, and I would be like, 'I don't know why this person is here. That person should not be here.' But when you are there and you see the people, it's a little different. I feel more for them and it's harder for me to push the "X" immediately. So I usually wait and let them do their thing. It's hard to go on stage."
  • On how her kids motivate her to work out: "I have four children. I always have two dogs, and I live very close to a canyon. I take them for a hike. I don't necessarily have to time to get in the car, go to the gym, be there for an hour, get back in the car . . .But if I have an hour, the children and my dogs, we just go up the canyon. Or I have a trampoline in my backyard — I go and jump on that.
  • On why she thinks looking good is important even mid-workout: "Wearing something cute, for me, gives me like an extra boost to go a little harder. If you're all schlumpy and you have oversize things on, or raggedy things that should be already in the bin, then you feel kind of sluggish."
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Fresh New Balance Fitness Tips

Nothing can take a workout from zero to 60 quite like the best (and cutest) exercise gear, starting with your feet.

Nothing can take a workout from zero to 60 quite like the best (and cutest) exercise gear, starting with your feet. Lucky for us workout wild ones, New Balance knows how to keep your exercise fresh. How? With the new Superlight Superfresh walking shoes. Revolutionary REVlite for lightweight cushioning is as supportive as it is sassy, offering your tootsies full ground contact and supporting your great walker's gait. Ruching on each side of the shoe serves both fashion AND function, giving you a customized snug fit and happy fresh feet. Check out the fresh Superlight Superfresh shoes here!

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Fresh New Workout Style

It's no secret that workout routines can get a little mundane .

It's no secret that workout routines can get a little mundane . . . Especially if your exercise gear doesn't get you excited anymore. Luckily, New Balance knows how important it is to bring a breath of fresh air to your sweat sessions, starting with your feet! With the new Superlight Superfresh walking shoe, you'll breathe new life into each step. How? New Balance starts with comfort — your tootsies will love the innovative, cloud-inspired design that keeps you cozy and the REVlite for lightweight cushioning that helps your feet stay fresh and happy. Pumped for your next walking workout? Check out more about the Superlight Superfresh here!

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Très Très (Recycled) Chic

Us socially responsible shoppers (pat on the back for us) are always on the lookout for a new product that looks as chic as it is environmentally friendly.

Us socially responsible shoppers (pat on the back for us) are always on the lookout for a new product that looks as chic as it is environmentally friendly.

Luckily, New Balance recognized our commitment to both style and the environment and has created the shoe of our recycled dreams: newSKY. Constructed out of fabric made from postconsumer PET plastic bottles (average eight 20-oz. bottles per shoe). The newSKY designers created a chic, stylish shoe that you can feel good about and be comfortable in! With more than 51 billion plastic bottles ending up in landfills annually, newSKY delivers some serious environmental street cred while giving us the comfort and durability that we love about New Balance footwear.

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Fit and Innovatively Fabulous

New Balance recognized a fit girl’s commitment to comfort, style, and the environment by creating the athletic shoe of our recycled dreams: newSKY.


New Balance recognized a fit girl’s commitment to comfort, style, and the environment by creating the athletic shoe of our recycled dreams: newSKY. Constructed out of fabric made from postconsumer PET plastic bottles (average eight 20-oz. bottles per shoe), the newSKY designers created a chic, stylish shoe that you can feel good about wearing and get pumped up for your workouts in! What’s their secret?

The designers utilized a more traditional stitching technique – allowing the recycled material to be soft, pliable, but, most importantly, very comfortable on your foot, making newSKY true to everything we already love about New Balance footwear.

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Get Fit For Summer: Challenge 6, Try a Running Workout

We know that bikini season is right around the corner, and to help you get fit for Summer we've created a series of weekly fitness and health challenges.

We know that bikini season is right around the corner, and to help you get fit for Summer we've created a series of weekly fitness and health challenges. To add a little incentive, throughout the rest of Spring we'll be awarding a weekly prize of a $100 New Balance gift card to participating readers. To be eligible to win, create a post in the Get Fit For Summer community group as each challenge comes up.

This week's challenge: Try a running workout, either indoor or out, and blog about your experience in our Get Fit For Summer community group. If your run takes you by spectacular views, snap a shot and share the image with an explanation of the run. If running indoors is your thing, be sure to print out our downloadable treadmill workouts.

Remember, by completing this challenge you will be entered into a random drawing for a $100 gift card from New Balance. Just be sure to complete the challenge by 11:59 p.m. PDT May 22 to enter. Need to know more? See the official rules here. Have fun running!

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Bikini Ready With New Balance!

Over the past eight weeks, our everyday girl, Rachel, has put her New Balance gear to work, shedding those pounds and building those muscles thanks to hard work, dedication, and, of course, Holly Perkins's guidance and support.

Over the past eight weeks, our everyday girl, Rachel, has put her New Balance gear to work, shedding those pounds and building those muscles thanks to hard work, dedication, and, of course, Holly Perkins's guidance and support.

So will her final weigh-in reflect an accomplished goal? We'd say her bikini-clad entrance for her final touch-base and weigh-in is a pretty good indication that she's happy with the results!

Tune in below to see the outcome and to hear what tips Holly has for her to maintain the momentum. Great work Rachel, we're all so proud of you, keep it up!

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No Pain No Gain For Everyday Girl Rachel! Time to Weigh In!

Now that Rachel is in the throes of her fitness plan with New Balance and celebrity trainer Holly Perkins, it's time to find out how her journey is coming along.

Now that Rachel is in the throes of her fitness plan with New Balance and celebrity trainer Holly Perkins, it's time to find out how her journey is coming along.

Thanks to her candid video diaries and truthfulness about the bumps experienced along the way, Holly will advise Rachel on whatever changes need to be made and what the important next steps are to achieve her ultimate goal.

But first, the dreaded weigh-in! How'd she do? Check out the video below to find out!

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Weeks of Hard Work Pay Off For Our Everyday Girl Rachel. Check Out Her Amazing Results!

Over the past eight weeks, our everyday girl, Rachel, has put her New Balance gear to work, shedding those pounds and building those muscles thanks to hard work, dedication, and, of course, Holly Perkins's guidance and support.

Over the past eight weeks, our everyday girl, Rachel, has put her New Balance gear to work, shedding those pounds and building those muscles thanks to hard work, dedication, and, of course, Holly Perkins's guidance and support.

So will her final weigh-in reflect an accomplished goal? We'd say her bikini-clad entrance for her final touch-base and weigh-in is a pretty good indication that she's happy with the results!

Tune in below to see the outcome and to hear what tips Holly has for her to maintain the momentum. Great work Rachel, we're all so proud of you, keep it up!