FitSugar

Fashion Week Workout by Oscar Smith

FitSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:30:00 -0700

New York based celebrity trainer Oscar Smith is no stranger to the rigors of
Fashion Week. He trains many models, including Petra Nemcova, at his Tribeca gym O-Diesel.

To get models ready for the runway he works them hard with a strenuous circuit workout, full of intervals and plyometric moves. The workout is so varied, there is absolutely no way you could get bored with it. He shared his workout with us, and I think we should all give it a whirl to celebrate the stylish mayhem that is Fashion Week.

To see the workout just read more.

5 minute cardio	bike, jump rope, treadmill, elliptical	Warm up
Stretch	Leg, arms, chest	Warm up
Push-ups	10 reps
Squat Jumps	15 reps	Plyometric for legs
Leg Lifts	10 reps	Lie on back, with legs at 90 degrees. Lower legs to work abs.
Crunches	10 reps	Ab work
Treadmill run	3 minutes	6.0 mph
Lateral Arm Raises	10 reps	5 pound weights
Overhead shoulder press	10 reps	5 pound weights
Bicep Curls	15 reps	5 - 10 pound weights
Jump rope	3 minutes	Cardio
Donkey Kicks	15 reps each leg	Glutes and hamstrings work
Assisted Pull-up machine	5 reps	Grip wider than shoulders
Sit-ups	15 reps
Elliptical	3 minutes	Cardio
Dancer leaps	15 reps	aka Jumping lunges, both feet must leave the floor
Flutter Kicks	16 reps	Lie on stomach, and kick legs like swimming
Scissors	30 seconds	Lie on back with legs at 45 degrees, open and close legs to work abs
Stationary bike	3 minutes	Cardio
Hip Raise	15 reps	aka Bridge
Push-ups	5 reps
Frog Jump	10 reps	Start in a wide squat with finger tips on floor. Jump and return to start position.
Sit Ups with Hip Raise	15 reps
Stretch	arms, legs, chest
Interval on treadmill	1 minute run	1 minute walk

This workout looks fun and hard. It might prove difficult to hop on and off cardio equipment in a crowded gym, but you could always use a jump rope if an exercise bike isn't free. Try it and let me know what you think.

Source

Healthy Dose Link Time

FitSugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:53 -0800

Workout headphones to keep your tunes in your ears - Shape
Is sourdough bread pumped full of probiotics - Nutrition Data Blog
The real reason you won't catch Cindy Crawford on the runway - Never Say Diet
How a numberless scale can help you lose weight - Fresh Fitness Tips
Why Jillian Michaels is a health superstar - Health
13 ways to keep toxic groceries out of your cart - Forecast Earth
How Tyra Banks is losing weight without dieting - FitCeleb
A little Salba sprinkle goes a long way for health - Vital Juice

Heidi Klum on Losing Her Baby Weight

FitSugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:50:11 -0700

Earlier in her fourth pregnancy, Heidi Klum shared that her daughter referred to her baby bump as a "Buddha belly." Pretty cute.

As the due date of her fourth approaches, the fashionista is contemplating her post-baby body. Famous for, among other things, quickly dropping weight after the birth of her first son for a Victoria's Secret fashion show, Heidi insists that there are no tricks to her weight loss. She says:

"I've never really had any special girdle machines or anything like that. For me, it's, you know, really healthy foods, exercising, playing with the children, going to the park. Normal things."

Klum added:

"I never really put a lot of pressure on myself, but for me personally, I feel like it is always better to get into shape immediately . . . it works to kind of get back into shape, afterward, I feel great."

Learn what Heidi thinks of dieting.

Heidi Klum and Her Buddha Belly

FitSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:30:00 -0700

On her fourth round of pregnancy, Heidi Klum told Us Magazine that she is comfortably familiar with the bodily changes that accompany carrying a child. After dramatically dropping baby weight to walk the runway two months after her second child was born, the supermodel also said, "I'm not worried. I know my body will go back again!" Her confidence is inspiring. She must be following the new guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy. It's nice to know Heidi has faith in the process of losing her baby weight, even with daughter Leni referring to her baby bump as a Buddha belly. I was pregnant twice, and both times it took a while to drop the weight. Then again, I didn't have an underwear-clad walk on the runway to inspire an intense workout regimen and a bread-free diet.

Source

Celebrity Trainer David Kirsch Loves Push-Ups and Hates Processed Carbs

FitSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Celeb trainer David Kirsch took time out of his busy schedule - his days start with a 5 a.m. workout before training clients at his gym in Manhattan - to speak with me yesterday. David helped Heidi Klum walk gorgeously down the runway eight weeks after having her third child. His client list also includes Anne Hathaway, Liv Tyler, and Faith Hill.

He launched his Summer Slimdown program for free, so I decided the time was right to ask him for more fitness advice. Always curious what personal trainers do for exercise, I asked David his favorite core move; he recommends planks, and planks rolling into a T-position, as well as work on the stability ball. Kirsch believes in fitting fitness into a busy life, and when pressed for time push-ups are the one move he thinks you should do.

When I asked him how I could increase my metabolism he told me:
“You have to move your body faster to burn more calories. Combine good strength training exercises with a form of cardio, and it doesn’t have to be running. It can be circuit training or one of my boot camps as long as it keeps your heart rate up.” He follows his own advice. His early morning 45-minutes workouts are heart pumping circuits, which he does four to five days a week.

Learn David’s favorite foods and what he thinks about “cheat days,” when you read more.

When it comes to diet, David believes in eating well and listed salmon burgers, quinoa, and beans among his favorite foods. I asked if he believes in cheat days and he wholeheartedly replied, “Sure! But be smart about it. Pick a meal, or a certain food, but don’t eat five million pieces of it.” Once again, we learn from an expert that moderation is key. David also loves to cook and prepares Thanksgiving dinner for 30 to 40 guests every year. I asked him if he used butter for his T-day dishes and he said, “No” before I could say the second syllable of butter. His stuffing does sound divine: cornbread with chestnuts, herbs, turkey sausage, red peppers, apples, and apricots.

David does have a couple of suggestions on how to get beach ready. First he suggests that you fine-tune your diet, limit dairy, get rid of cheese completely, and stay away from processed carbs. Secondly, he says, “You should assess your body and see where you need work and be strategic. Do more plié squats if the inner thighs need toning. Do more Pilates if your abs need toning. Do push-ups if the triceps need toning. Maybe you need a little bit of all over toning so do it all over. Be strategic and come up with a process that is good for you."

Source

VS Angel Alessandra Ambrosio Struts Her Post-Baby Bod

FitSugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:30:00 -0800

A combination of healthy diet and dedicated exercise is the ticket to achieving an in-shape physique, and Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio put this philosophy into gear during the two and a half months following the birth of her baby. She more than held her own next to her fellow Angels strutting down the runway at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show last weekend where she sported lingerie and hard abs.

According to Alessandra's trainer Leandro Carvalho, "She gained quite a lot of weight. She was indulging herself in delicious Brazilian food [and] she had to pay the price." The stunning model was left with 20 more pounds on her frame after pregnancy, but hard work allowed her to walk the runway with confidence.

To learn about Alessandra's post-baby workouts, read more.

Initially, Alessandra was limited in her workouts, having had a C-section. She was restricted from doing crunches, sit-ups, and lunges, and instead relied on things like climbing, walking, and using ankle weights. Later she added cardio to her routine, and Carvalho challenged Alessandra with his Brazilian Buttlift workout involving a unique combination of ballet, squats, lunges, and capoeira.

She performed the Buttlift workout for two hours every day - I tried capoeira when I was at the top of my fitness game and could barely walk the next day! Alessandra might have great genes, but there's no question this beauty is also one tough cookie.

Source

Reality Check: Even VS Angels Have to Put in Extra Work

FitSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:30:00 -0800

No pain, no gain? This old saying may be true even for the most genetically blessed among us - Victoria's Secret Angels. They may have great genes, but these lingerie models subscribe to the glue that binds goal-oriented women: hard work and discipline. Last night we saw the bombshell VS models rock the runway on television, and it took more than a few workouts for them to look so toned.

Doutzen Kroes recently became an Angel and acknowledged that, while she usually eats what she likes, before a big show she nixes sugar and carbs and dedicates more time to jumping rope. She said, "For other fashion shows you can be skinny, but for Victoria's Secret, you need definition." Another newbie to the Angel crew, Marisa Miller, also understands the VS message and said, "When you're on the runway, you're moving so it's all about toning up." Mission accomplished.

It's encouraging to know that, while these gorgeous models have a genetic edge, they are still human and have to put in extra work to achieve their goals. Next time you're struggling through an intense workout, remind yourself that you're not alone.

Source

Biggest Loser Families Recap: NYC Makeovers

FitSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0800

The competition on the Biggest Loser Families should be heating up, but last night's show was surprisingly free of drama. Well, not quite. There was Vicky's moment of paralyzing fear, verging on a tantrum, during the physical challenge, but even that little episode struck me as placid. Maybe because everyone involved, blue teammates included, seemed "over" Vicky's antics.

This week all the contestants were treated to a makeover in NYC. Their trip to the Big Apple included new hair fancy and flattering styles. The highlights from the salon: Vicky dyed her hair red and Ed got some highlights himself. Then all five contestants were treated to a shopping trip at Macy's lightly supervised by season-four winner of Project Runway Christian Siriano (didn't he often comment on how he loved the super-skinny models?). This was followed by a "live" reveal on The Tyra Banks Show, complete with a reunion with a friend, spouse, sibling, or parent. The reunions, full of lots of emotion, were pretty sweet watch.

Upon returning back to the ranch, the five remaining players competed in a physical challenge with a two-week spa vacation as the prize. The contestants had to wedge themselves in bottomless boxes suspended 12 to 15 feet above a pool of water. Vicky was first to call uncle, but refused to drop into the water. Heba, Ed, and Renee eventually followed dropping easily and gleefully into the water below. Michelle won the prize and was a disappointed to have her victory celebration marred by Vicky's attention-stealing freak-out.

To see who was eliminated and how they look today read more.

Since the contestants spent much of the week away from their trainers, Bob and Jillian packed in some serious workouts in two days' time. So it wasn't a huge surprised that the amount of weight-loss in all the players was low. Renee and Vicky both lost four pounds, Michelle lost five, while Heba lost seven but her husband Ed only lost three. Ed and Renee fell below the yellow line, and there were no surprises in the voting. Teams voted on their party lines, and Renee was sent home and she looks great. She is a mom with grown kids and a tremendous amount of energy.

Watch this video to see how she looks today.

Who do you think will make it to the final three? Did you see the surprise ending twist? Viewers will get to pick the third contestant to make it to the final three. Who do you think will win the whole shebang?

Source

Coco Rocha Can Move: So Can You

FitSugar — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:00:00 -0700

I was inspired by my girl Fab heading out to New York for Fashion Week, so I found a video of one model, Coco Rocha, who can really move. You may not know it from looking at her, but this model is a serious athlete: She's an Irish Dancer. I don't know if you've ever seen Riverdance, but Irish dancing is one way to burn a serious amount of calories. I don't think Coco is one of those models that live off a diet of cigarettes and salads, because this type of workout requires lots of fuel and good clean lungs. See for yourself and watch the video here. (She even danced down the catwalk during a fashion show!)

Of course there is a workout DVD for Irish Dancing too! So, if you're inspired by Coco Rocha and her Irish dancing, then you might want to try Irish Dance Based Aerobics (aka Eirerobics). The video is fun and a little amateur in the production quality, but Eirerobics actually does provide a cardio workout. You may not feel like an Irish dancer in the end, but you will feel like you've worked out. Buy the DVD from Amazon.com for $24.95.

When you're not Irish dancing, be sure to check FabSugar.com for all her Fashion Week updates. Who knows, maybe Coco will be showing her dance moves on the runway again!

Source

Healthy Dose Link Time!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:45:00 -0800

Every dog has its day, and Sweaty Puppy is a free, hour-plus workout music mix that you can download now - fitMusic

Steroids are all over the news and here are five reasons to not take steroids - Health Bolt

Check out this video with great strength-training moves for runners - Complete Running Network

The only thing you have to fear is being afraid in front of people, and maybe that scary rope climb test - Fitness Fixation

Put a twist on your yoga with the revolved half-moon pose - About: Yoga

The lesser-know eating disorder binge eating is getting some coverage - Sunny's Shape Up Blog

How to stay healthy for the holidays - Vital Juice Daily

Why do athletes die of heart attacks? - diet blog

The low down on plastics that hurt baby boys - Mark's Daily Apple

During this season of consumerism and consuming, you might want to know that impulse buying is linked to impulse eating - That's Fit

In my humble opinion, you can never have enough healthy-diet tips - iFit&Healthy

Did you watch Project Runway's version of The Biggest Loser? - Elastic Waist

Another way to eat kale: Pork, White Bean, and Kale Soup - YumSugar

Source