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Yoga Secrets From Jennifer Aniston's Guru

FitSugar — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:02:49 PST

Jennifer Aniston may be making her debut as a horrible boss, but she does have one hot body. Her secret? Yoga with Mandy Ingber.

Mandy recently schooled us on how to get legs like Jen and the philosophy behind Yogalosophy - DVDs of the yoga workout are available for $15. Watch this video to learn Jen's fave yoga pose, tips for relaxing with your mat, and poses Mandy's celebs try to avoid. What's your favorite yoga pose?

From the Community: Michelle Obama's Arm Workout

Fit Community — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:54:35 PDT

Want to get toned arms like Michelle Obama? FitSugar reader Fashion Cents does, too, so she visited Michelle's trainer Cornell McClellan. Check out this arm and back workout video that she and Cornell filmed together; Fashion Cents shared it in our Get Fit For Summer community group.

When I want to get fit for the Summer, I turn to First Lady Michelle Obama's personal trainer, Cornell McClellan. If he can have her arms the envy of the country, at least he can get me in shape for my local beach. So in this first video of four, Cornell shows me how to tone my arms and back so I will be ready for all of the sleeveless and backless styles this season. The exercises are so easy that you can do them at home with soup cans. So all you really need is motivation.

Thanks, Fashion Cents - we love getting inspiration from our readers! Have your own Summer workout to share? Post it in our FitSugar Community; it might even be featured on the homepage.

Barry's Bootcamp's Joey Gonzalez on Why Your Workout Isn't Working

Shape — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:05:07 PDT

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar.

Barry's Bootcamp (BBC), the high-intensity workout that helps celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba, and Jake Gyllenhaal stay in amazing shape, has opened its first East Coast location in Manhattan! The studio is known for its nightclub-meets-boot-camp-style during hour-long classes that mix strength training with treadmill intervals. The result is a high-intensity workout that burns fat (up to 1,000 calories per class) and tones muscles.

In an exclusive interview with Shape.com, Barry's Bootcamp co-president Joey Gonzalez reveals where he thinks most women's workouts go wrong - and what they can do to fix it.

Common Misconceptions: Where Your Workout Goes Wrong

1. You do one or the other: cardio or body sculpting. "Don’t get me wrong, half of our class is cardiovascular, but the strength training is equally as important, and that's really what helps kick metabolism into high gear," Gonzalez says.

2. You ignore weights. "What you're doing when working out is building muscle, and muscle is an integral part of actually burning calories throughout the day. With weights, your body is burning 'x' amount of calories more an hour than it was before you did it - and that’s not true of cardio. That’s why women who tend to use weights and bring it into their regular exercise program are not only stronger and healthier, but on average have better bodies. If you touch their arms they're strong, they're not soft. Women complain about 'flarm' (laughs), the flabby arm area, and, really, the best way to target that is working your triceps."

See the rest of Joey's tips after the break!

Take a Tour of Gunnar Peterson's Beverly Hills Gym

Susi May — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:36:59 PDT

Walking into celeb trainer Gunnar Peterson's private gym in Beverly Hills, I could tell the man likes his machines. The walls and center aisle of the large room are lined with every piece of cardio and strength training machine imaginable. It's a fitness fanatic's version of heaven. When Gatorade invited me to work out with one of its top trainers who trains pro athletes (like Tom Brady) and the Hollywood elite, I jumped at the chance - luckily the sweat session didn't actually involve jumping or plyometrics.

I may not be J Lo or Sofia Vergara, but Gunnar gave me the celebrity treatment. That's not to say he was easy on me - I was pleasantly sore the day following the session. But he carried a towel around for me and subtly placed it on the equipment before I hopped on.

"Paparazzi can't get in here," he told me, making his gym a safe place for his celeb clients to come sans makeup and curse if they need to. And we all know the f-bomb can easily slip out when faced with a challenging exercise.

Come take a tour of Gunnar's gym and check out five cool pieces of equipment in his fitness arsenal.

Gunnar Peterson: The Trainer Behind All Those Curves

Michele Foley — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:15:23 PDT

Trainer Gunnar Peterson's clients (both past and present) are some of the most beautiful women in the business. And I do mean to stress the word women. Gunnar's clients are known as much for their talent and beauty as they are for their curves. Think: Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, and Sofia Vergara. Keep reading to see who else Gunnar is training and how he keeps them in the best shape of their lives.

A Healthy Bite: Rihanna

FitSugar — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:11:34 PDT

". . . I realized that I actually like my body, even if it's not perfect according to the book. I just feel sexy. For the first time, I don't want to get rid of the curves. I just want to tone it up. My body is comfortable, and it's not unhealthy, so I'm going to rock with it."

- Rihanna on body acceptance in the April issue of Vogue. The singer opened up about her upcoming movie Battleship, which she shot last Summer in Hawaii, and the work it took to get in shape for the role. Rihanna worked with longtime trainer Ary Nuñez to get "camera-ready." This included working out on a RealRyder, which is like a spinning bike except that the handlebars move laterally to work your core. Ary's biggest challenge was to keep things fresh for Rihanna, who hates routine: "I hate going to the gym and doing it the old-fashioned way. I hate anything that's too straightforward, too routine, too familiar. I get bored really, really quickly."

Harley Pasternak: The Man Behind Hollywood's Hottest Bods

Michele Foley — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:35:01 PST

If Tracy Anderson has half of Hollywood on her client roster, Harley Pasternak has the rest. What started out as a side job has turned into a full-blown career - three studios and 12 trainers later, it's a rare day if Harley isn't jetting somewhere in the world to train a client. Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Robert Pattinson, Megan Fox, and Katy Perry are just a small dent of the A-list celebs who Harley works with, and for over 10 years, he's been developing his 5 Factor philosophy of diet and exercise: five 25-minute cardio circuits per week coupled with eating five times a day (three meals, two snacks).

Keeping with Harley's 5 Factor ways, let's take a look at five of the hottest female celebs he's currently training.

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Rita Wilson on Her Weight Loss Journey and Working With Jillian Michaels

Michele Foley — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:30:16 PST

Rita Wilson opens up about her weight loss journey in the March issue of Harper's Bazaar, and in the first person chronicle, describes what prompted her to reach out to trainer Jillian Michaels. The actress, 54, describes putting on the "the freshman 15 at 53" and what it took to get it off.

On why she sought help: "My comfort food had now become . . . uncomfortable . . . It was time to get into shape, because how many times could I put one more photo of myself into my scrapbook, angling my body behind my husband's (or an unsuspecting person or a piece of furniture) so I would appear half my size?"
On meeting Jillian: "The first day Jillian came over to my house, I thought we would just discuss process, diet, physiology - you know, two girlfriends shooting the breeze . . . So when Jillian told me to get up and start running my interior stairs, I thought she was joking."

To hear about Rita's diet and how she feels now,

An Ab-Sculpting Pilates Workout With Nicole Stuart

Michele Foley — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:10:33 PST

Celebrity trainer and Pilates instructor Nicole Stuart spends her days keeping celeb clients like Kate Hudson and Anna Faris in shape, and for the last week, she's been doing the same for us. We hope you've tried out all of the exercises Nicole demonstrated because they're part of this larger Pilates workout.

From Nicole:

"Winter is upon us and what can we do besides hibernate and cuddle in front of the TV with hot chocolate and our favorite comfort food? Move our bodies! It's hard with life getting in our way, but it's important we take at least 15-30 minutes each day to exercise. If you need a short workout, I recommend these six Pilates exercises that will only take 10-15 minutes. And if you have even more time, throw in some cardio - you will see a change and feel good!"

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3 Tips on Healthy Super Bowl Snacking From Jillian Michaels

FitSugar — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:05:23 PST

If you're like us, you might be parked on the couch this Sunday watching the Super Bowl. Even if you're not a huge football fan, there's still halftime, the commercials, and Super Bowl parties to contend with. Before you let the big game day deter you from your healthy diet, check out how trainer Jillian Michaels keeps Super Bowl eating healthy, fun, and filling.

Snacking is a hard habit to break . . . so don’t - Jillian says to look for healthier snack options instead: Popchips are great alternatives to brands like Doritos or Cheetos, and we love making kale chips. Jillian makes nachos healthier by swapping out cheese and sour cream for black beans, guacamole, fresh salsa, and plain Greek yogurt. And if meat is on the menu, look for lean grass fed beef or organic chicken. Or consider going meat-free with our tofu chili with black beans.
Steer clear of calorie-filled condiments - When dressing up a burger, Jillian says to avoid high calorie condiments like ketchup and mayo. Instead, she prefers to garnish football fare with avocado and organic veggies.
Watch your alcohol consumption - Jillian suggests skipping alcohol completely on Super Bowl Sunday, but if that's not possible, go for something lighter. Our picks are a glass of wine, low-cal cocktail, or light beer.