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Brooke Burke Reveals How She Stays Fit While Pregnant

FitSugar — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:00:00 -0800

Brooke Burke, pregnant with her fourth child, is one celeb who never ceases to amaze me with how fast she is back into a bikini postpartum. With Brooke, I think a lot of is it good genes (much like Keri Russell), but she's no couch potato either. Here's more:

"I’ve been doing Pilates for eight years. I actually started with my first pregnancy. I’m a big believer in staying fit during your pregnancy," says Burke, 36. "I know a lot of women are a little afraid to work their abs, or are afraid of core work, but I think it supports your back and I think it helps for an easier delivery and it makes us feel good," says the actress. "The more fit you are during your pregnancy, the quicker you're going to bounce back. I probably started up two weeks after delivery and I felt I could handle that."

She's telling the truth too. Check out old pictures of Brooke when she was about eight months pregnant doing BOSU work!

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They Lost the Baby Weight Already!

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:30:00 -0700

I am always amazed at new celebrity moms and how fast they slim down. Apparently I am not alone since InTouch recently named the top ten starlets who quickly lost their baby weight and how they did it.

Brooke Burke: Brooke is back in her bikini
Staying fit during her pregnancy made losing the weight a breeze for Brooke Burke. “I did cardio and Pilates faithfully throughout my pregnancy and I started up again as soon as my doctor gave me the go-ahead,” says the 35-year-old, who gave birth to daughter Heaven on January 8. Now working out four times a week, she has already dropped the extra 30 pounds and is wearing her bikini once again. “It felt great,” she tells In Touch. “But I was taking my daughter to the ocean regardless of what I looked like!”

There are more including Amanda Peet and Keri Russell so, read more

Amanda Pete: Amanda said goodbye to sweats
Amanda Peet wore comfy clothes when she was pregnant. “I was wearing sweatpants all the time!” admits the first-time mom, who had daughter Frances Pen on February 20. But while her baby bump served as material for jokesters on the set of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip - “They called me ‘Fatty,’ ” she says - Amanda, 35, is thrilled to no longer have to wear elastic waistbands. How’d she do it? “Walking,” Amanda says. “I live in a hilly area in LA. I had shin splints after a week!”
Diane Farr: Diane started eating healthier
Despite munching on grilled cheese sandwiches daily during her pregnancy, Numb3rs star Diane Farr lost the 52 pounds she gained only two months after giving birth to son Beckett on March 16. “I was in really good shape before my pregnancy and that really helped,” she tells In Touch. No kidding: The 37-year-old was hiking eight miles a day just before giving birth. Now she makes sure to eat better, too: She drinks shakes made with apples, carrots, beets and ginger and always carries ZonePerfect bars in her diaper bag. “I eat them as snacks,” Diane says.
Dayna Devon: Dayna walked off the weight
Hitting the pavement helped Dayna Devon keep in shape during her second pregnancy. “I walked all over!” she tells In Touch. The 37-year-old Extra host even went to the gym the day before giving birth to her son, Cole, on January 5 (daughter Emmi turns 2 in September). Three weeks after her C-section, Dayna was back to short walks to help drop the 24 pounds she had gained, and now she works out four times a week. “And when the kids get crabby, I’ll put them in the double stroller and go run,” she adds.
Keri Russell: Keri didn’t gain much to begin with
Keri Russell says her first pregnancy was as easy as can be - she didn’t suffer from any morning sickness and didn’t put on too much weight. “I’m one of the lucky ones,” said Keri before giving birth to her son, River, on June 9. “I’m not too huge.” To keep her naturally petite figure intact, the 31-year-old exercised and ate a well-rounded diet. But Keri admits that her genes played a big part in her barely there bump and post-baby weight loss. “I’m kind of a tiny girl anyway,” she says.

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Fit Finding Follow Up: Brooke's New Outfit

FitSugar — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:20:00 -0800

I recently asked you to come Fit Finding with me for some new maternity work out clothes for Brooke Burke. You all did such a great job on your first mission. No doubt Brooke would be pleased with her new outfits.

Look #1 created by rubiala has some nice layers - love the hoodie, and great sneakers too.

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There is another look, so read more

Look #2 found by Moni B looks super comfy and stylish all the way down to the toes.

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To get the skinny on how to do a Fit's Find read this great tutorial. It explains the new bookmarking method.

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Come Fit Finding with Me: Brooke needs a cute outfit

FitSugar — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:41:27 -0800

Brooke is looking cute standing on a BOSU with her lovely pregnant belly sticking out. While I can truly appreciate a mother-to-be wearing regular old sweat pants (the green is rather festive), I believe we can find some more stylish maternity fitness gear for dear Brooke. So, come Fit Finding with me.

Let’s dress Brooke from head to toe. She could use a new top, new pants and why not throw in some shoes while we’re at it. Just remember to tag your items Fit Find for Brooke Burke. I will post the winning outfit later this week.

To learn what a Fit Finds is read this helpful guide . Just make sure to select Fit Finds from the menu screen. If you are having a problem, please let us know.

Here are a few of my favorite online stores for active maternity wear.

Fit Maternity
Due Maternity
Mimi Maternity

Happy shopping!

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Get the Bod: Brooke Burke

FitSugar — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 04:00:00 -0800

Brooke Burke may be pregnant but she is still super hot. Now we know why... she is doing squats combined with lateral raises on a BOSU!

Looks like Brooke is working what she can while she's preggers: her legs and her shoulders. To do Brooke's killer BOSU work out read more

For this work out you are going to need a BOSU and free weights.

Start by holding 5-8 pound dumb bells.
Stand on (in the center) of a BOSU -- take a moment to gain your balance before going further. Keep the weights at your side.
Slowly, squat down, using the heels of your feet and the weights to balance you.
Bring yourself slowly back up to the starting position.

Now do one regular front raise (still standing in the center of the BOSU), which completes one rep.
Do 3 sets of 10.

Fit's Tip: For the proper ways to do squats and front raises, be sure to click on the words above. Use your judgement on how much is too much - if you are struggling to do 10, then start with 8 and work your way up to 10 in a few weeks. If 10 is too easy, then start with 12. Also, if you're experienced with weight training you may want to use heavier weights and if this is your first time, you may want to go lighter. If you are as preggers as Brooke and haven't been exercising regularly, you should start with lighter weights and stand on the ground (not on a BOSU) and consult your OB first.

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Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Brooke Burke's "Taut" tummy secret and her Baboosh - Weighting Game
Is your lunch enough for you and all you do? - That's Fit
The straight dope on energy drinks - Mark's Daily Apple
Inspiration can come in the package of "crazy person at the gym" - Elastic Waist
Tasty and healthy: Broccoli Soup - YumSugar
Oh the things you can buy in name of breast cancer awareness - Vitamin G
The 411 on fish for food - Nutrition Data
Why Russell Crowe went from hunk to chunk - FitCeleb

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