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How Pro Surfer Carissa Moore Stays on Top

Michele Foley — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:02:42 PDT

While in LA for the world premiere of Nike's all-women surf film Leave a Message, I chatted it up with pro surfer Carissa Moore, one of the film's stars. With such a laid-back disposition and easy laugh, it's easy to forget that Carissa, 19, is a no-joke serious athlete and currently ranked the number one in the world of women's surfing.

Besides Carissa's obvious natural talent, I was curious at what takes someone from being great at surfing to being number one. Carissa's answer was similar to what you might expect from any great athlete: dedication, confidence, and hard work. Oh, and training - lots of training. For Carissa that means having a surf coach (her father) and a passion for fitness, "As I've gotten older, my body has changed tremendously. I have gained weight, lost weight. It wasn't enough to just surf," Carissa says. "I have a trainer now. I have a diet."

Depending on her competition schedule, Carissa works out with Hawaii-based trainer Lisa Stewart two to five times per week. When I spoke with Lisa, she told me that they focus on "cardiovascular training, corrective functional movements, core stabilization, and flexibility training." She went on to say that before Carissa started training, "her body was strong, but undefined and had many imbalances. With a lot of hard work and training, Carissa is on her way to becoming a specific athlete who is adaptable to any surfing condition."

While most of us aren't trying to get in shape for the pro surf circuit, we can still learn a lot from Carissa's training sessions with Lisa. Get the lowdown from Lisa on how to achieve a surfer girl beach body after the break!

Full-Body Beach Workout With Tone It Up

Fit Community — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:08:28 PDT

Just in time for the warmer weather is this full-body beach workout video from the Tone It Up girls, Karina and Katrena.

To get the printable workout and more great tips from the Tone It Up girls, check out the rest of the post in the Tone It Up community group.

Full-Body Beach Workout With Olympian Kerri Walsh

Guest Writer — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:50:34 PDT

The following full-body workout was created by Olympic athlete Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in beach volleyball, along with her trainer Kerry Wachtfogel. Repeat the entire circuit three times and be prepared to sweat!

Be sure to catch up and read all of Kerri's great posts on FitSugar!

Strengthen Your Core With Tone It Up's Stability Ball Workout

Fit Community — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 04:30:00 PDT

If you enjoyed the bikini body and body toning video workouts from the Tone It Up group, here's a stability ball workout video from Karena and Katrina.

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Kerri Walsh Shares Her Couples Beach Workout

Guest Writer — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:47:23 PDT

The following post was written by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in pairs beach volleyball.

Every now and then, my husband, Casey, and I work out together. When we do, we usually do intervals. We'll warm up with a nice jog on the beach. Then we'll do beach sprints. We sprint from one lifeguard station to the next, then we jog to the next lifeguard station, and then run to the lifeguard station after that. Changing up the speed helps burn more calories.

Next, we do lunges, push-ups, and a few footwork drills. It's fun to do sit-ups together, because we can toss around a medicine ball. We usually take the medicine ball and toss it back and forth between us as the other one does a sit-up. If we aren't jogging, we will work out at home with the exercise ball that we have.

Be sure to catch up and read all of Kerri’s great posts on FitSugar!

Reboot Your Booty With Kerri Walsh

Guest Writer — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:30:38 PDT

The following workout was created by Olympic athlete and mom Kerri Walsh, two-time gold medalist in beach volleyball, along with her trainer Kerry Wachtfogel. She's sharing her fave booty toning moves.

Be sure to catch up and read all of Kerri’s great posts on FitSugar!

Summer Workout: Beach Boot Camp

FitSugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:30:00 PDT

New York trainer and boot camp workout master, Stacy Berman feels most people are more physically active in the Summer. This abundance of physical fun time means you save yourself time at the gym and focus on toning the parts of your body you will be showing off at the beach.

Here is a simple workout Stacy created for maximizing your workout time. She suggests doing this workout twice a week. Try it today and let me know what you think.

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The Beach Is a Workout Waiting to Happen

FitSugar — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:30:00 PDT

Who doesn't love spending time at the beach? Cameron is one starlet that takes advantage of all the beach has to offer. I love that she doesn't just lounge on the sand, but plays in the water practically non-stop. Which is great since I believe the beach is a workout waiting to happen.

If you are lucky enough to live near the ocean or will be vacationing soon by the shore, you too should take advantage of all the beach has to offer. If you want a hard core workout try the Beach Body Workout on the beach. But let me tell you, there are more casual and playful ways to burn some extra calories while hanging out at the shore.

Here are some ideas:

Walking in the Sand: Sand provides way less traction than concrete sidewalk or asphalt roads. So take advantage of your disadvantage and walk the beach. Do walk in both wet and dry sand to challenge your body in different ways. There will be good people watching to entertain you too. Who knows maybe you will even see some wildlife.

Walking in the Surf: Just walking in ankle deep water is a great challenge. Add the ebb and flow of the tide and you have yourself a great lower body workout.

Playing in the Waves: Jumping up and down in the surf is great fun and a challenge to your entire body. Diving under waves and swimming against the tide is a great way to workout with the ocean providing extra resistance.

There's more to do at the beach, and there are more photos of Cameron frolicking in the waves. So just

read more Swimming: Swim out past the break and try some laps in the ocean. The current creates a natural challenge. Make sure you stay in sight range of the lifeguard. Remember: If you can't see the guards, they can't see you. Body Surfing: Riding the waves without a board is a fun way to experience the ocean. You don't need any gear, although fins do help. eHow tips on body surfing are very helpful - check them out. So get out there! Play in the waves - it is a great way to help maintain your beach body. Plus, it won't feel like a workout, it will just feel like fun.

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Naomi and Liev Focus on Fitness Together

Allie Merriam — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:20:40 PST

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber didn't let rain get in the way of their workout yesterday. The couple went for a jog in Sydney and kept on going despite the downpour. Naomi and Liev took their sons, Sasha and Samuel, Down Under for a family vacation with their Watts relatives. The family touched down about two weeks ago and have since fit in fun beach days and a celebration in honor of Australia Day. The getaway has also included some work for Naomi. She and costar Robin Wright started filming The Grandmothers Monday at Seal Rocks, four hours north of Sydney. The movie is under the direction of Anne Fontaine, who was behind 2009's Coco Before Chanel.

How to Make the Most of Beach Workouts

Heather Dale — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:27:59 PDT

A true beach bum at heart, I'll use any excuse to get near the sand and ocean. As much as I love laying in the sun and watching the waves roll in, I still enjoy a good workout at the beach - there's nothing quite like feeling the sand between your toes - especially when running in the sand burns 30 percent more calories! If you're already gearing up for sunny weather like I am, here are some tips when taking your workouts to the beach.

Beach Running 101: From choosing the right shoes and going barefoot, to starting on wet sand and protecting yourself from harmful UV rays, here's how to get the most out of your beach workout.
Take Off Your Shoes: As I mentioned above, I love feeling the sand between my toes, especially while running, but did you know that walking barefoot in the sand does wonders for the muscles in your feet and your calves? That's because it's so much more difficult than walking on a flat surface, so you're guaranteed to give these muscles a serious workout and burn more calories!
Calorie-Burning Activities: Besides running, there are many activities you and your family can take part in on days you head to the beach. Try practicing some yoga stretches, or what about doing some push-ups and sit-ups? You could even give your upper arms some nice cardio by building a sand castle - as we all know from our youth, stacking sand ain't easy! And before you know it, you'll be well on our way to having a Jennifer Aniston beach body.

And don't forget to show us your abs this week for our Get Fit For Summer Challenge - you could win a $100 New Balance gift card!

Body Part	Exercise	Reps
Abs	Bicycle Crunches Targets: Internal and external obliques	2 sets of 30 30 seconds rest between sets
Abs	Reverse Crunch Targets: Low abs	2 sets of 20 30 seconds rest between sets
Booty	Jump Squat Targets: Glute max, quads, hamstrings	2 sets of 20 30 seconds rest between sets
Booty	Revese Lunges Targets: Glutes, hamstrings	2 sets of 12 reps on each side 30 seconds rest between sets
Shoulders	Overhead Press Targets: Biceps, triceps, deltoids Use 5 to 10 pound weights	2 sets of 12 reps 30 seconds rest between sets
Shoulders	Bent Over Rows Targets: Deltoids Use 5 pound weights	2 sets of 12 reps 30 seconds rest between sets
Legs	Side Lunges Targets: Quads, hamstrings, inner thigh, glutes	2 sets of 12 reps on each side 30 seconds rest between sets
Legs	Calf Raises Targets: Calves	2 sets of 20 30 seconds rest between sets