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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.

To see detailed descriptions of the exercise moves,

1. Oblique Crunch on Stability Ball: Lay sideways on the stability ball with your waist directly in the center of the ball. Place one hand behind your head and crunch your obliques to perform the movement. For balance, you can bend your top leg and place your foot on the ground in front of you. Repeat on the other side. Perform 10-15 reps on each side.

2. Balancing Plank on Stability Ball: Start in the plank position with your forearms on the ball and your toes on the ground. Support your body weight with your forearms and keep your abs tight. Hold this for as long as you can or for one minute. For an extra burn, spell out "tone it up" with your forearms on the stability ball! This is a fun challenge .

3. Stability Ball Balance Challenge: Start out standing in front of the stability ball. Bend your knees and place them on each side of the stability ball. Find your balance, then lift your toes off the ground. Keep your abs and thighs engaged. See how long you can balance. This is a fun challenge to do with your friends!!

Your Trainers,

Karena & Katrina

To see more workouts from Karena and Katrina, check out the Tone It Up community group. While there, go ahead and post your own content to the FitSugar Community - it might end up on our homepage!

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.

To see the workout, just read more.

6 Beach Workouts For a Sunny Memorial Day Weekend

Leta Shy — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:52:50 PDT

Hopefully this weekend will involve some fun in the sun, but that doesn't have to be limited to sipping a frozen cocktail on a deck chair. To get you inspired for an outdoor sweat session, we've rounded up some fun fitness routines for the beach - check off your daily workout for the day while enjoying the sun!

Fit and fast: Got 12 minutes? Do this simple CrossFit circuit workout as hard as you can. Bonus: after the intense session, all you have to do is take a dip in the sea!
Leg up: Want to tone legs and thighs? This leg workout from a FitSugar reader helps save your knees from too many squats - and you can do the moves while laying out in the sun.
On the ball: If you happen to have an exercise ball handy, this Kerri Walsh-approved full-body workout will get you in pro-athlete shape.

More beach workouts to inspire you after the break!

Cute Candids Celebrities Shared This Week

Brittney Stephens — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:43:06 PDT

It was a big week on social media, with celebrities hanging out on set, on the beach, and at the Cannes Film Festival! Bar Refaeli gained workout inspiration from a shirtless Brad Pitt, while Rihanna had a little trouble getting out of bed the morning after the Billboard Music Awards. Heidi Klum got a lift from a few majorly buff men, and Chris Rock chilled on a balcony between promotional duties in Cannes.

Click through now to see the week's cutest celebrity candids, and don't forget to follow PopSugar on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!

Insanity's Shaun T's Last-Minute Diet and Exercise Tips

Leta Shy — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:34:46 PDT

Shaun T, the personal trainer who's motivated millions with his at-home workouts, knows how to get people in shape in a short amount of time. After all, his Insanity workout program promises incredible results in just 60 days of sweating and jumping in front of your TV.

With Summer a mere few weeks away, we spoke with Shaun about how to get in shape for anything - whether it's a beach holiday, wedding, or event - when you've only got a little time. Find out his recommendations below!

Watch your drink calories: "Don't drink your calories. That's the number one rule of thumb: not to drink your calories. It will eliminate so many calories in your body. Everybody knows that sugar that's not burnt off eventually turns into fat," says Shaun, who's also holding live workouts nationwide to promote his partnership with Powerade Zero. Shaun recommends portion control and cutting the amount of sugars and carbs in your diet in half, but "still ensure you have enough energy during the day," he says.

Kick it up a notch: "If you're a person who works out at the gym, try to take [fewer] breaks," Shaun recommends. "If you're a weight lifter, while you're not doing weights, try to do some different cardio exercise in between to try to ramp up the calorie burn."

Keep reading for more of Shaun T's last-minute diet and exercise advice!