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How to Get Fit Like Lost's Evangeline Lilly

FitSugar — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:50:44 -0700

Workouts that don't require equipment are always welcome in my fitness repertoire, especially during Summer when I like to exercise outdoors or am traveling to places without a convenient gym. Women's Health featured Lost actress Evangeline Lilly on its June cover, and the online version of the magazine shares the secrets to getting fit like its ripped cover model.

Certified personal trainer Jessica Matthews developed a sequence of exercises concentrating on the arms and shoulders, which also includes strengthening core and leg moves. Mathews says, "Bodyweight exercises allow for limitless possibilities. They use a variety of muscle groups and train the body to become more balanced and stable at the joints." Her sequence features seven moves: forward lunges, push-ups, forearm side planks, limb raises, boat pose, and plank-ups. To see an instructive video that explains how to do each move in detail, read more.

Get the Bod: Evangeline Lilly

FitSugar — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:45:00 -0700

Not only am I addicted to LOST, but seeing all those toned and sun-kissed bodies really inspires me to workout and eat healthy (so I can look that good in my bikini this summer).

Evangeline Lilly (Kate, the adorable brunette) always looks amazing - I love her tousled hair, her golden skin, and her tough as nails body (not to mention attitude - I wouldn't mess with her!).

What does she do to look that good? She may be on a deserted island, but she told Self.com that she knows the dangers the sun can have on her skin. She's all about the bronzers and self-tanners - much healthier than baking in the sun - and she always wears sunscreen to save her skin's future.

Was she born with that strong and lean body? Are you kidding? She's obsessed with eating healthy and exercise is part of her life - she loves walking or riding her bike instead of driving.

Want to know her #1 health tip? Then read more

Sleep!! She makes sure to get 8 hours of sleep a night. Staying hydrated is just as important, so she drinks lots of water. Do you know how much water you should be drinking? Check out the Fit Calculator - it will tell you!!!!

Her healthy lifestyle is motivating me to buy some self-tanner and ride my bike to work!

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A Week In Review: FitSugar Round up

FitSugar — Sat, 05 May 2007 04:00:00 -0700

You have got to try this yoga pose: Extended Side Angle. Work your legs while stretching your side - it feels great.

Today, May 5th is Pilates Day. Hopefully there is a studio participating near you so you can check out the method.

If you are looking for a new suit, check out these sexy backs by Speedo.

Evangeline Lilly's beauty is not Lost on us. Read what she does to keep looking so great.

Do you eat Hot Pockets? You might want to read this nutritional breakdown of them before you nuke your next hot pocket.

Here's the skinny on some not-so-healthy health foods.

Do you know which drink has less calories, a mint julep or a margarita.

Want to see if the city you live in made it on the list of the top 10 cities with the most smog.

There are seven habits of healthy people. Hopefully your habits would make the list.

May is all about Skin Cancer Awareness. Get a free skin cancer screening.

See what a pound of muscle can do for you.

Get the Bod: Jenna Fischer

FitSugar — Wed, 02 May 2007 09:30:00 -0700

OK, so Jenna Fischer (Pam from The Office) doesn't exactly flaunt off her sexy, smokin' bod like Evangeline Lilly, but she did appear "nude" on the cover of WIRED magazine.

That is not all, Jenna also posed nude for the children's charity, Clothes Off Our Backs. She said that at age 32, she realized that she was in tip top shape and chances of her body looking better were small, so she wanted to document it.

I love that she's a regular person - sweet, shy, funny, and totally adorable. So how does she get that cute?

She told Women's Health that she used to workout all the time, with a trainer 3 times a week (she was all muscles). Then when she started working full time on The Office, she was already getting up at 4:30am, so when was she going to workout? Sounds reasonable to me, but I don't think I could ever not workout though - I'm addicted! So now Jenna just focuses on eating well. It just goes to show you how much a healthy diet can affect your body.

If you can't get enough of her on The Office, check her out in the movie Blades of Glory as the girlfriend of Jon Heder (ya know, from Napoleon Dynamite).

Want to see her "nude" shot on the cover of WIRED magazine? Then read more

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