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Fashion Week Workout by Oscar Smith

FitSugar — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:30:00 PDT

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.

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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.

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10 Fitness Routines to Work Your Entire Body Fast

Leta Shy — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:59:45 PST

Even if you have all the time in the world to spend at the gym, who wants to? Get in and out and on with your day by doing workouts that will strengthen all your muscle groups in a short time and get the heart rate up as well. Here are 10 do-anywhere total-body workout ideas that will save you time.

Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins developed a belly-fat-blasting workout sequence that is fast and effective. From oblique crunches to exercise-ball moves, this workout combines strength training and cardio for one effective circuit. See all the moves (and download the printable PDF) here.
If you've got 15 minutes, you must print out this 5-4-3-2-1 workout from a FitSugar reader. Combining five minutes of cardio, four minutes of lunges and mountain climbers, three minutes of arm work, two minutes of squats, and one minute in plank will work your entire body without any equipment.
You may not have the pressure of walking down a runway in your underwear, but there's that whole Summer beach thing to think about. Channel your inner lingerie model with this video: a 10-minute total-body workout from Victoria's Secret trainer Andrea Orbeck.
If you're in the mood for something that will exercise your body as well as your mind, try this (printable) total-body yoga sequence. The nine poses will keep you calm while strengthening and lengthening your muscles.
Adding a ball to your normal workout routine raises the difficulty and offers variation. Do these three exercise ball exercises for a total of three sets for a challenging, all-body workout.

Read on for five more fast ways to work your entire body.

Gymnast Shawn Johnson Dreams of Making the Team

Susi May — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:35:22 PST

Shawn Johnson never officially retired from gymnastics. Although she toyed with the idea after the 2008 games, she's once again set her sights on the Olympics. But the decision to step back into competition wasn't simple. It took a a self-described "garage sale" wipeout on the ski slopes to end her indecision. Ironically, skiing, the only activity Shawn's long-time coach Liang Chow (they've worked together since she was 6) considered completely off-limits, brought her back into the game.

At a recent event at Nike headquarters, in Beaverton, OR, Shawn told me that after learning the results of her postaccident MRI, she drove straight to the gym and told Chow she wanted to come back even though she had torn two ligaments in her knee, torn her meniscus (the cushion of cartilage that sits between the thigh and the tibia, or shin bone), and ripped her hamstrings. "Instead of thinking, 'I'll never be able to come back now,' the first thing that came to me was, 'I have to go back.' It was kind of a motivation to me to get healthy again and to rehab myself . . . I really like to make things hard, and I don't like things that are easy."

Keep reading to learn more about Shawn's comeback.

How Sports Illustrated Cover Girl Kate Upton Stays Healthy and Fit

Michele Foley — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:48:16 PST

After being named the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition's "Rookie of the Year" in 2011, Kate Upton is this year's cover girl! The five-time equestrian champion has showed off her curves in campaigns for big names like Guess, Victoria's Secret, and Dooney & Burke. On being fit, Kate told The Daily, "It's really important to stay slim for the industry . . . but you still want to have a body." Here's the scoop on how Kate maintains her model curves.

Kate's fitness regimen: Like many of the industry's top models, Kate trains with former competitive swimmer Justin Gelband. Justin told Shape that he "incorporates multidirectional exercises" into Kate's training sessions. To keep things fresh, Justin changes up the types of workouts he and Kate do together (Pilates and kickboxing are favorites) and uses a variety of equipment like medicine balls and exercise bands.
Kate's diet: For Kate, it's all about living a healthy lifestyle. Kate has said in several interviews that it's important for her to watch what she eats, but she doesn't go on any sort of special diet to prepare for a shoot or runway show. Her splurge? The occasional treat of ice cream or french fries.

Photos courtesy of Sports Illustrated and The Daily

Miranda Kerr Shows Off Her $2.5 Million Bra Prior to Tonight's VS Runway Show

Katie Henry — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:16:19 PST

Miranda Kerr surprised shoppers at South Coast Plaza Mall in Costa Mesa, CA this morning when she made an appearance at a newly remodeled Victoria's Secret store. She was on hand along with the $2.5 million Fantasy Treasure Bra she wears in the Victoria's Secret holiday special. Miranda, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, and the rest of the Angels taped the sexy lingerie runway show earlier this month. You can see their lavish wings and skimpy outfits sashay down the runway to the music of Maroon 5, Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Nicki Minaj tonight on CBS at 10 p.m. EST.

Miranda's been on the West Coast promoting the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and stopped by Chelsea Lately recently to chat about her workout routine, natural childbirth, and her hip-hop loving baby, Flynn Bloom.

Heidi Klum Stops By a Dress-Up Shop With Leni, Henry, Johan, and Lou

Lauren Turner — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:02:00 PDT

Costume-loving Heidi Klum led Leni and Henry by the hand as they left Halloween Adventure in NYC yesterday. Her youngest children, Johan and Lou, followed closely behind with help from a few nannies. Heidi spent the day with her kids after going for a jog along the Hudson River in the morning. She paired up with her bodyguard and a friend for the workout, which was the second day of her Summer Run program with AOL. Heidi had the help of trainer David Kirsch for her first day of pounding the pavement on Monday, and she'll be tracking her progress over the next month on her blog. In addition to daily sweat sessions, Heidi is also prepping for her upcoming fragrance release, filming Project Runway on Friday, and looking forward to a fun family vacation to Italy.

How to Pull Off a Boxy Top

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:33:09 PDT

Out of all the shirt styles to develop a crush on this season, we of course had to fall for the one that presents the biggest fashion conundrum - the boxy top. Designers like Rebecca Taylor, Yves Saint Laurent, and Jill Stuart showed them on the Spring runways, and our love affair began. They may seem a bit tricky to wear at first, but we've come up with a few easy, super-chic ways to blend this piece in seamlessly with the rest of your wardrobe. Check out our tips, then click through to see and shop our picks when you keep reading.

The Fastest Way to Lose Belly Fat

Shape — Thu, 19 May 2011 04:30:50 PDT

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

We all want a toned, flat stomach. No surprise there. But since many women are still relying on crunches to get it, we want to make one thing clear: crunching is not the most effective abs workout. "Crunches work only the muscles on the front and sides of your abdomen, but it's important to target all the muscles of the core to get more defined abs - including lower back, hips, and upper thighs," says Lou Schuler, co-author of The New Rules of Lifting for Abs.

To lose belly fat and uncover amazing abs, Schuler recommends a series of core stabilization exercises based on a training program devised by co-author and personal trainer Alwyn Cosgrove. "Core exercises like the plank help train muscles to stabilize the spine and pelvis so you can avoid back pain and improve posture, Schuler says. "They also burn more calories than crunches because they work more muscles." Trade crunches for these three super-effective abs exercises from The New Rules of Lifting for Abs and you’ll be on your way to a perfectly toned, flatter tummy.

See the exercises and learn how to do them after the break!

Minka Kelly's Workout, Biggest Spring 2012 Beauty Trends, and Hats For Every Occasion: The Best of PopSugarTV This Week!

PopSugar — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:04:00 PDT

This week in PopSugarTV, Fit got Minka Kelly's workout from her trainer Gunnar Peterson and Yum shared an easy garlic dijon vinaigrette recipe. Bella gave us a rundown of the biggest Spring 2012 beauty trends straight from the runways, while Fab highlighted the tribal trend, showed us how to get the sporty look from Fashion Week, and modeled the best hats for every occasion. Watch all the videos at the links above, and don't forget to visit PopSugarTV for even more!

Sportswear Goes Luxe

OnSugar Blog — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:58:24 PDT

This Spring, there's something seriously sexy about sportswear, and we're loving OnSugar blog Beauty and the Budget's picks for shopping the trend.

The Spring '11 trends encourage an athletic spirit, but this time we're trading the raggedy gray sweats for something a little more chic. Throw in colorblock knit skirts and leather jackets to dress up your sportswear. Think Kate Moss when channeling this mood or take inspiration from runway collections like Marni and Acne. Sure you won't be working out in these gems, but at least you'll know your bright tanks and spandex workout pants can finally be mixed into your daytime attire!

Want to see more? Start following OnSugar blog Beauty and the Budget now and shop the chic on-trend picks there! Or start your own OnSugar blog. We may just feature your post on FabSugar!