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Jessica Biel to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

FitSugar — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:45:24 -0700

It looks like Jessica Biel is taking her recent roll of the earnest Salvation Army captain Sarah Brown in the musical Guys and Dolls to heart. She just volunteered to climb a mountain for charity.

We all know that Jessica Biel is no stranger to working out hard. We've seen the athletic actress running sprints at the track and doing crazy-hard boot camps. Well, Jess has signed on for a big adventure - climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest, free-standing mountain in the world. The climb is part of an awareness and fund-raising campaign for Summit on the Summit, a group dedicated to educating the public about the need for clean drinking water worldwide.

To see if JT will be joining her on the climb, just read more.

Jessica explained why she was joining the celebrity team of mountaineers, including Lupe Fiasco and Isabel Lucas, like this, "This is a basic human necessity that needs to be addressed now. [I want] to help any way I can in order to raise awareness toward the life-threatening clean-water crisis happening not only in Africa but around the world." On the boyfriend front, Justin told Jimmy Kimmel back in August that he was planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and it sounds like he has been training for quite some time.

Sounds like a fun adventure and a great cause. Go, Jess go!

Jessica Biel Does Boot Camp

FitSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:30:16 -0700

Voted fittest female celeb by FitSugar readers two years in a row, we know Jessica Biel embraces a challenging workout. Jess recently shared the details of her new boot camp with Life and Style, and it sounds tough. After an hour-long session at Live-In Fitness Enterprise (L.I.F.E.) in Marina Del Rey, CA, the actress said that the workout "was tough, and I’ll definitely be back for more. But I’m tired!"

L.I.F.E. specializes in creating personalized five- to seven-hour workouts. Even though when preparing for a role Jessica has clocked some five-plus hours of exercise in a day, her boot-camp-style workout left her breathless. The session included leg lifts, medicine-ball training, hand-bike work, and kettlebell lifts. Trainer and gym owner Eric Viskovicz is known for working his clients hard. He explained his style like this: "I put my clients through the gantlet - it’s what I’d put a professional athlete through." After working Biel hard, he had only compliments for Jess saying, "Compared to the rest of the celebrities, I’d give Jessica an A."

An A-lister both in and out of the gym, Jess's physique comes with a lot of hard work. Her eating habits play a role in her healthy lifestyle too. Learn her food philosophy.

Celeb Trainer Valerie Waters on Biel's Booty and Burning Fat

FitSugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:50:54 -0700

There's no hiding bellies or behinds when all you're wearing is a bikini. Shape recruited celebrity trainer Valerie Waters for a few tips on getting ready to bare it all - who better than a woman who has worked with clients like Jennifer Garner and Jessica Biel?

Valerie insists that eating clean (and eating breakfast) are big parts of the equation for achieving the body you want, and making your workouts count is the other factor in getting your figure bikini-ready. Her plan: Strength train three days a week, focusing on the big muscles (legs, chest, back, and arms). Increase the amount of fat you burn by doing interval training the other three days.

To learn what Valerie recommends for getting a shapely booty like Jessica's, read more.

Valerie plugged her product when she told Shape, "The Valslide is the secret weapon for a lot of celebrities because it will change your butt faster than anything you've seen. It's like using a slide board except that's it's smaller." She added, "You can do so much to work your butt with no equipment: squats, lunges, step-ups." If you're not in the market for her $30 fitness tool, print out my nine-exercise glutes and hamstrings workout. Take it to the gym with you, and start working that booty.

Reese Witherspoon Strikes Midfoot

FitSugar — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:55:00 -0700

We have seen a many photos recently of Reese Witherspoon playing softball, and it looks like she will be running in her upcoming film, too.

It's nice to have a job that keeps you active. It also looks Reese is midfoot striker, which is good running technique. Although unnatural for some folks (like me), striking the ground with your midfoot provides greater shock absorption than heel striking, and it puts less strain on your calf muscle and Achilles tendon. A couple of years ago, I changed my foot strike and it has kept shin splints at bay. On another technical note, Reese could use a little more control in her arm swing to keep them moving more in the front back direction than swinging side to side.

To see which running celeb is a heel striker and why she should consider altering her gait, read more.

Jessica Biel is no slouch when it comes to fitness, but as sugar user syako pointed out, Jess is a heel striker. While we may be singling her out here, many people are. It feels natural for most people, especially since most of us wear very padded shoes when running. Hitting the pavement with your heel can puts you at greater risk for injury, especially to your knees. This gait pattern also sets you up for shin splints and hamstring injuries.

Do you run? Do you know where your foot strikes?

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Get the Bod: Jessica Biel's Workout

FitSugar — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:30:00 -0700

When I think of fit celebs, Jessica Biel definitely comes to mind. Her toned tush and defined arms are the reason she's won the title of Fitsugar's Fittest Female Celeb two years in a row. If you want to know how she maintains such a strong and feminine physique, her personal trainer Jason Walsh told People magazine about her workouts. Here's what he said:

Stretch: Jessica warms up with walking lunges. Jason says, "This stretches the larger leg and glute muscles.”
Cardio: She hits the track and jogs for half a mile, then does two 200-meter, 150-meter, and 100-meter sprints. This type of cardio interval training "leans her out," Jason says.
Core: “Hanging leg raises don’t build a six-pack, but they flatten,” says Walsh. “Jessica hates them, but she powers through!”

To find out what else Jason Walsh had to say read more.

Plyometrics: “These hurt,” says Walsh of stair jumping. “Even athletes hate them. After Jessica did these the first time, she would’ve punched me if she had the energy.”
Weight Training: Jason says, “We tend to use lighter weights and do more reps. We keep moving, so it becomes a cardio workout, too.”
Waist: Get ready for Seated Russian Twists. Jessica does them holding a five-pound medicine ball. Twist to each side 15 times, and do a total of three sets.
Shoulders and biceps: Stand with knees slightly bent. Hold 10-pound dumbbells in each hand. Do a bicep curl and then rotate your hands hands so your palms face outward, and do a Twisting Dumbbell Press. Then reverse the move until you're back to the starting position. Complete three sets of 10 to 12 reps.

As for her diet, Jessica eats complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal and whole wheat toast with one tablespoon of almond butter in the morning. For dinner she enjoys fish, veggies, and basmati rice. She snacks on fruits like bananas, apples, and strawberries. She doesn't deny herself the foods she craves, and likes to treat herself at the end of the day with something sweet like a piece of dark chocolate.

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Get the Bod: Jessica Biel's Arms

FitSugar — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:30:00 -0800

Two years in a row, Jessica Biel has won the FitSugar title of "Fittest Female Celeb." Her feminine toned and buff arms are coveted by many Sugar readers, and I agree they're pretty inspirational. Her secret? The basic push-up - her trainer Jason Walsh swears by them. He says they are a must-do move for incredible arms, and I agree. Plus you can do push-ups anywhere, anytime. If regular push-ups bore you, check out a bunch of push-up variations when you start the slideshow.

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Fittest Female Celebrity of 2008

FitSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0800

We were inspired by many fit celebrities this year, but Jessica Biel received the majority of your votes for the fittest female celebrity of 2008. It's the second consecutive year that Jessica's fit lifestyle won her the title, and the poll results showed the only close competition was Madonna. Many of you mentioned you like the young star because she's muscular but feminine, and it seems Adam Sandler didn't have to stretch the truth when reciting his line in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry when he told Biel's character, "That may be the most perfect body I've ever seen."

There's no question Jessica works hard to achieve a high level of fitness. Between running bleachers with her man Justin Timberlake and strolling with their dogs, Jessica has a couple of built-in fitness buddies and the weather in LA allows them to enjoy exercising outdoors. Will this fit celebrity win the title three years in a row? Only time will tell if someone else will top her in 2009, but something tells me that Jessica's fitness priorities aren't budging anytime soon.

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Jessica Biel Snacks on Kopali Organics

FitSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0800

If you are into snacking healthy and eating like the stars, then I suggest checking out Kopali Organics. Both Jessica Biel and Blake Lively are fans of the guiltless snacking pleasure these 250 calories mini bags of dried fruit offer. Kopali has a large selection of flavors, like Goldenberry and Mulberry, all of which have no sugar, oil, or sulfites added. These snacks are nutritionally dense and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. The only downside is the price - $4 a bag.

To find out what other healthy treats Kopali makes read more.

Aside from dried fruits, they also make these dark-chocolate treats: Chocolate Cacao Nibs, Chocolate-Covered Goji Berries, Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans, Chocolate Covered Banana, and Chocolate Covered Mulberries. The chocolate is dairy-free, organic, and Fair Trade Certified. Check your local health food store to see if they carry Kopali Organics. If you have tried them, let me know what you think in the comments section below.

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Jessica Biel Is a Fit Winner!

FitSugar — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:30:00 -0800

While we saw many of our favorite fit female celebrities working to get even fitter in 2007, none more so than Jessica Biel. When she is not walking her dogs, she can be seen hitting the track for a tough session of plyometrics, hitting the beach for a fun workout in the sand, practicing her golf swing, and bumming around post workout with her slightly less fit, but really cute boyfriend Justin Timberlake. So it's no surprise that you guys picked Jessica as your favorite fit female celebrity of 2007!

A close second was superfit "Alias" alum and mommy Jennifer Garner, though many of you decided that Reese Witherspoon should have been on the list. Who's the one to watch for in 2008? Definitely Hayden Panettiere, since she's been hitting the gym more than usual lately. Me, I'm just excited that fit is in, so I can't wait to see who is fit in 2008.
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A Week in Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:00:00 -0700

In case you missed it, here's what we've been talking about this week.

I'm giving away five Lace Up for a Cure Vigor Jackets by New Balance. Take the Quiz to be eligible to win!

Lead in lipstick? Oh my.

If you like bagels then check out the Einstein Bros. Bagel Breakdown.

Speaking of breakfast, bagels are better than the new monster breakfast burrito at Hardees, which has a whooping 920 calories.

I have a few ideas for you to stop hating exercise and start loving it.

Here's an idea, pick a time to workout and stick to it!

Avoid serious injury and go for an anti-burst exercise ball.

How well do you know your favorite celeb and her workout? Take the quiz.

Speaking of celebs, here are some new tips from Jessica Biel's personal trainer!

Since we're talking "Jessica" here, Jessica Simpson has been talking about her fitness too.

I'm curious, which is your favorite health magazine?

Another reason to love yoga, it helps breast cancer patients feel better.

Be sure to check out all my Breast Cancer Awareness posts from this week.

Once again, don't forget I'm giving away five Pink Ribbon Vigor Jackets from New Balance. Take the Quiz to be eligible to win a Lace Up for a Cure Vigor Jacket by New Balance.