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Get the Bod: Kelly Ripa's Workout with Anderson Cooper

FitSugar — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0700

Kelly Ripa is ripped (I never get sick of saying that). From her arms, to her legs, to her flat belly (after three kids, to boot) she's got it going on. I've always wanted to know what she does to keep so fit so I was thrilled to see that she led us all, including Anderson Cooper, through a sample workout. For the sake of keeping your pride intact, some of these moves may be the ones that you reserve to do in the comfort of your own home. You be the judge.

We did some similar moves at the Bar Method class I took recently and I've got to tell you, it's a lot tougher than it seems. Try it out - anything to get me close to being as ripped as Ripa is, is worth a shot in my book.

Kelly Ripa on Fitness and Vanity

FitSugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:30:00 -0800

Kelly Ripa will not only grace the cover of Fitness Magazine this January to show off her super toned mommy bod, she also is showing her support for HEART for Women, a bill before Congress that requests funding for and education about gender-related aspects of cardiovascular health. It's not all serious though, she also fully admits that vanity enabled her to keep working out.

Here are highlights:

On being vain: “A month or two after I started working out, I wore a sleeveless turtleneck to work. Regis was like, ‘Pipa, your arm muscles look incredible!’ it was the first time anybody had ever said anything to me about my muscles. And because I am a vain person, that’s all I needed to hear to stay with it.”

On starting her fitness regime: “I figured, I work in an industry where there’s a stylist and a makeup artist-they’ll make me look fine but I began feeling tired-just playing in the park with my kids wore me down…So I started walking on a treadmill. Then I started jogging on a treadmill. Then I began jogging outside. Now I’m running outside, three to five miles, and taking toning classes.

On her best confidence-boosting trick: “I buy jeans that are tight in the rear end. I’m not kidding. I treat my cheeks like breasts in a push-up bra. I just reach down in there, lift them up and push them together. And they’ll stay put if the jeans are tight enough in the seat.”

On regrets: “I used to smoke, so lung cancer is the thing that keeps me awake at night. I worry, Did I quit in enough time? Did I do it for too long? It’s one of those things where I think, Boy, what a foolish thing I did. I’m not from the generation where you can go, ‘Oh, I didn’t know it was bad for me.’ No. Everybody knew it was bad.”

The Heart Truth's Red Dress Show

FitSugar — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 14:00:00 -0800

Did you wear red today for the National Wear Red Day?

Three cheers if you did, you have helped to raise awareness of heart disease (the number one killer in women)! Congrats. You were in good company today as The Heart Truth, whose goal is to make women more aware of the disease, had its fifth Red Dress Show at New York's Fashion Week. Top designers and celebrity women united (along with you if you wore red) on one runway to debut Red Dresses created for The Heart Truth. Red Dress Collection 2007 featured "Celebrated Women" of entertainment, sports, business and media fame such as Katharine McPhee, Kelly Ripa, Kim Cattrall, Angela Basset, Rachel Ray, Betsey Johnson and lots others.

To see all the celebs in their red-hot dresses on the runway, read more

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Looking good girls!

Kelly Ripa Jogging

FitSugar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:03:22 -0700

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Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:00:52 -0700

From the pole to the trapeze - are the new fitness trends for you? - Daily Spark
Emotional eating can take a toll, but you can control it - Fit Bottomed Girls
Kelly Ripa's fave workout, Physique 57, comes to DVD - Vital Juice Daily
OK Magazine and Jessica Simpson's photoshop diet - Never Say Diet
Japanese food makes for a great breakfast - Vitamin G
Rush Limbaugh is dropping pounds fast - but how? - That's Fit
The best snacks for under 200 calories - Shape
Pregant Gisele starts her day with early morning yoga - FitCeleb

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In Case You Missed It: Celebrity Workouts

FitSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:30:49 -0800

Looking to add some new pizazz to your workouts over the holidays and into the new year? Borrow some moves from in-shape celebrities like Halle, Rihanna, Gwyneth, and more. These ladies have worked hard to achieve impressive physiques and, lucky us, their trainers are happy to dish about what they do to stay fit.

Halle Berry Post-Pregnancy	Rihanna's Workout	Britney Spears' Tone-Up Workout
Gwyneth and Madonna	Kelly Ripa's Got the Moves	Jessica Alba Post-Pregnancy

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Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0800

Kate Winslet's costume designer attests that the star has a rockin' bod - That's Fit
Make your own fruit leathers and beef jerky - Mark's Daily Apple
Get ripped like Kelly Ripa with these six moves - Shape
Trying the six-month Sensa diet, where a little sprinkle goes a long way - Elastic Waist
Just 'cause it is Winter don't leave your upper arms out in the cold - Vital Juice Daily
Sometimes weekend eating equals food rehab - Margarita Shapes Up
Too bad we all can't perform Shakira's on stage workout - FitCeleb
Balancing a newborn and breakfast - Eat Like Me
Five fitness staples that can go horribly awry - Fitness Fixation

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A Week in Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:00:00 -0800

In case you missed it, here is what we've been talking about.

Be sure to check out the foods you should stop avoiding.

If sugar is something you avoid, check all out the different names for sugar.

Try this great hip stretch at your desk - it feels so good! Also, here is a lat stretch to do at your kitchen sink.

Here's an idea: Work out while watching TV.

Take this fun calorie quiz to see how well you can pick calorie counts on a full day's worth of food.

Try my super yummy recipe for vegetarian shepherd's pie.

What do you think about surgery for a six-pack?

Dancing With the Stars contestant Jennie Garth loses -weight.

Kelly Ripa is ripped on the cover of Fitness magazine and vain on the inside.

I'm curious - where do you work out? Also, what is your favorite form of caffeine? Finally, do you read nutrition labels?

Thanksgiving is approaching, so sign up for a Turkey Trot near you and you'll hardly feel any guilt scarfing down that meal afterwards.

Speaking of Turkey Day, check out this pie breakdown so you know what you're getting into.

While we're at it, check out this side-by-side comparison of dark and light turkey meat.

Did you watch The Biggest Loser this week? Take this fun trivia quiz even if you didn't.