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

FitSugar — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:17:03 PDT

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 Shares Her Favorite Workout Tunes

Heather Dale — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:44:21 PDT

This morning on Live With Regis and Kelly, Kelly and guest cohost, former NFL player Michael Strahan, got their groove on when Kelly announced the greatest workout song of all time. Which song took the title in the Gold's Gym March Music Madness competition? It was Kanye West's "Stronger," which Strahan admitted to voting for in the competition. But that didn't stop Ripa from revealing her favorite workout tunes, which included "Gonna Fly Now," also known as "Theme From Rocky," "On to the Next One" from Jay-Z, and OutKast's "Rosa Parks." What is your favorite workout song?

Jimmy Kimmel's Humpilates Workout Takes Hollywood by Storm

FitSugar — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:53 PST

Jimmy Kimmel: talk show host by night, fitness instructor by day? Based on this video it looks like all of Hollywood's fittest ladies are joining his "Hottie Body Hump Club." Scarlett Johansson, Minka Kelly, Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba, Kelly Ripa, Eva Longoria, Emily Blunt, Sofia Vergara, and Lindsay Lohan all make appearances in this hilarious sketch promoting the hybrid workout Humpilates, which makes "your cardiovascular system a partiovascular system." Warning - may not be safe for work due to uncontrollable laughter.

Fittest Female Celeb of 2011: Gwyneth Paltrow or Ashley Greene?

Susi May — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:38:54 PST

Hollywood starlets take their workouts seriously! We've rounded up 64 female celebs in tip-top shape, but we want you to pick the fittest of them all. Gwyneth gets her sweat on dancing with Tracy Anderson dance workouts, and Ashley has been training to kick some ass in the Twilight series - but who do you think is more fit? There are other fit chicks to choose from too - Jessica Biel, Cameron Diaz, and even Kelly Ripa.

Just head over to the fittest female celeb bracket and start clicking on your picks! Go through the first-round matchups by picking who you think deserves the fittest female of 2011. Once you've finished the first round, we'll take your favorites and pair them against each other until there is only one winning celeb left!

Ryan Reynolds Greets the Morning, and Looks Forward to Vacations, 10 Beers, and Relaxing

Allie Merriam — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:40:16 PDT

Ryan Reynolds was dapper in a vest this morning as he left NYC's Greenwich Hotel. He was out for the early a.m. interview circuit, which included a stop by the studios of Live! With Regis and Kelly. His costar in Green Lantern, Blake Lively, got things started with Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa when she appeared on the show yesterday. Ryan has likewise been busy with press duties, as he kicked off the week by making media rounds in the UK. Ryan was also on The Late Show last night, and he chatted with David Letterman all about the action movie out on Friday. He shared a silly anecdote about working with a stuntman, who didn't like wearing underwear, on the set last Summer. In another recent chat, Ryan confessed to being ready for a vacation. Ryan said of his rigorous workout schedule, "The goal is, no matter how you feel, you just got to get up and do it. It's three in the morning, because you've got a 5 a.m. call. You know, it's just part of the job. You know, 'This too shall pass.' This is 10, 11 months right now. But, pretty soon, I'll be able to sit on the couch and have a beer, 10 beers. It's all the same. I'm Canadian."

Get Kelly Ripa's Arms With Physique 57's Latest DVD Collection

Heather Dale — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:55:39 PST

I've never had the ~~pain~~ pleasure of taking a Physique 57 class - partly because the classes are only offered in Los Angeles and New York and partly because I'm scared of my legs publicly buckling in a certain pose. Well forget both of those excuses, because I've just learned that the Physique 57 3-Disc Workout Series Volume 2 ($50) is now for sale, which means I can start working on my moves from the comfort of my own home.

Wondering what's different from the previous version? Volume two is said to offer more choreography and challenging moves and includes an additional 30-minute thigh and seat booster workout. Kelly Ripa constantly sings the praises of this workout routine, so it'd be interesting to see if the at-home workout holds up to the studio version. Here's what Kelly had to say about her experience with Physique 57:

I am totally hooked on this sculpting class I discovered at [New York City gym] Physique 57. It's transformed my body in ways I never thought possible. I'm a short person, but I'm becoming longer and leaner. The class works your glutes, your abs, and your obliques. It's all about building muscle, then stretching it out.

If you really want to lengthen and tone, you may also want to check out the Bar Method Dancer's Workout DVD.

You can view a trailer of the Physique 57 Vol. 2 workout after the break.

How Often Do You Switch Up Your Workout Tunes?

Heather Dale — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:41:27 PDT

Music can certainly make or break a workout - it even has the power to motivate you pre-workout! As seen in this pic, Jessica Biel is obviously a fan of rocking out to tunes while she runs.

Personally, I prefer listening to a good mix of top 40 hits while I work out (regardless of what cardio I'm doing), although there are a few oldies that never seem to escape my iPod - Kelly Ripa knows which ones. And in terms of creating new playlists or mixing in new songs into my current playlist, I do it all the time. And when I say all the time, I mean at the very least, once a week. I've been told this is a bit crazy, but I will tell you one thing - a few new songs and I'm motivated to run faster, do more reps, or lift heavier weights.

FitSugar editor Susi May says she never switches up her workout tunes. So I'm curious to know if I'm a freak of nature, or if there are others out there like me. Please weigh in below!

Gisele Bündchen, Selena Gomez, Heidi Klum, and More in This Week's Fun and Funny Celebrity Twitter Pictures!

Mackenzie Wagoner — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 03:10:00 PDT

Lots of our favorite celebrities kept us updated on their status and tweeted exciting photos of their daily adventures. Gisele Bündchen took us behind-the-scenes as she prepped for a photo shoot and Heidi Klum shared her morning workout with Kim Kardashian. Gwyneth Paltrow hung out with Glee's Kevin McHale while Selena Gomez got snapped with Kelly Ripa. Click through to see all their photos, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for exciting news and photos!

The Best Way to Satisfy Post-Workout Hunger

Shape — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:35:24 PDT

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turned to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help!

Q: I'm starving after my workout! What can I do to stop that or to avoid canceling out the calories I just burned? -Regina Castillo, Facebook

A: It may seem a little counterintuitive, but immediately after your workout is the best time of day to eat, so even if you're not starving, you should still eat something.

The good news is that you can't cancel out the calories you just burned during your workout. Weight loss and the human body don't work like that. When you're working out, your body burns fat to be used as energy. If you eat right after your workout, those calories won't be used to replace the burned body fat. Your body only stores food as body fat when it doesn’t have anything else to do with the extra calories you eat. After your workout, your body needs to start restoring and repairing itself from your training session. In other words, it needs calories.

The calories you eat after your workout will be used to replace energy stores in your muscles that got used up during your training session. Your body also uses any protein you eat to build and repair your muscles that were broken down as a result of you pushing them to their limits.

Find out which foods make the best post-workout meals after the break!