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How the Stars Get Bikini Ready

FitSugar — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:30:00 PDT

Life & Style is reporting on how our favorite stars are getting bikini ready this year. Looks like they are turning to Brazil. Brazilian trainer and author of The Brazilian Bikini Body Program, Regina Joseph, gives us the scoop.

Drew practices Pilates! Forget dieting! Drew Barrymore prefers to burn calories with a workout that includes Pilates, one of the most popular pastimes in Brazil. For a complete cardio session, fitness pro Joseph details a combo of core Pilates moves and capoeira (a Brazilian martial art that includes cartwheels, kicks and flips) in her book.
Cam eats early in the day! An always active Cameron Diaz gets going with a protein-packed breakfast of eggs and meat. "The beginning and middle of the day are when you need a big burst of energy," says Joseph. "In Brazil, evening meals are smaller and lighter." That leaves plenty of room for desert!
Denise's smart snack! "I need foods that energize me," says Denise Richards, who revs up on the Amazon-grown acai berry (now available in stores like Whole Foods Market. Says Joseph, "An Acai smoothie provides enough fiber and protein to last until lunch."
Kristen never feels hungry! "I stopped dieting because it made me binge," Kristen Cavallari tells Life & Style. The reality show alum solved her dieting dilemma by opting for smaller, more frequent meals (she snacks on almonds) to curb her cravings. Explains Joseph, "Meals and snacks spaced throughout the day help keep blood sugar up."
Gisele fills up on fruit! Brazilian-born Gisele Bundchen can thank her homeland for her supermodel bod. The Victoria's secret stunner says her fav foods are tropical fruits from her country - which she considers to be the "best place to live."

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How to Get Rihanna's Rock-Hard Abs

Shape — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:32:58 PST

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

Rihanna is one hot singing sensation. Having recently been named the best-selling digital artist of all time - thanks to a whopping 47.5 million downloads of her hits - the sexy songstress is also a top contender for album of the year at this year’s Grammy Awards.

But not only does the Barbadian beauty know how to rock a stage, she also rocks a bikini, too! No stranger to showin’ off some skin, getting that taut and tight tummy definitely takes work.

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That’s where inspirational fitness expert extraordinaire Ary Nuñez comes in; she’s been training the artist hard for almost four years. “We focus on the core muscles and we do a ton of repetitions,” Nuñez says.

See Rihanna's ab workout after the break.

Johnny, Beyoncé, Kate and William, Leo, and More - See the Best Celeb Summer Vacations!

Katie Henry — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:48:28 PDT

Fall officially starts tomorrow, but we're not ready to give up the warm days of Summer just yet. There were so many fun celebrity moments in the last few months, and we spotted lots of stars getting out of town to enjoy tropical vacations with their friends and family. Beyoncé Knowles recently celebrated her birthday on a yacht in Croatia while Gwyneth Paltrow spent a bikini beach day in Porto Cervo, Italy. There are so many more getaways to check out so take a look back at all the places celebrities visited as we say goodbye to the sunny Summer of 2011!

5 At-Home Fitness Tips From the American Idol Trainer, Marco Reed

Self — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:05:47 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar!

If you've seen the new svelte Jennifer Hudson (that's "J-Hud" to you) in Weight Watchers commercials, you know that the transformation from "hopeful" to "diva" can be a big change. And not just from a physical standpoint.

That's why - whether readying clients for class reunions, weddings, new jobs, new chapters, or performing nightly in front of millions of viewers - frequent American Idol trainer Marco Reed's GetBeyondFit program weighs stress management and stamina as heavily as body sculpting and nutrition.

Idol top-three finalist Haley Reinhart buddies up to trainer Marco Reed.

At this time of year, after American Idol has reached its stunning conclusion, and TV audiences are readying themselves to move onto other shows like The Bachelorette, Marco Reed's job is just beginning.

After the initial hoopla has died down, the show's producers recruit this go-to trainer to ready their new pop stars - like David Cook and Adam Lambert in the past - for album releases and solo tours. (Though Casey Abrams and Haley Reinhart have not trained with Reed, they have been in touch.) An avid watcher of the show, Reed confesses, "I really enjoyed Casey Abrams and Haley. However, I would love to work with Lauren once the show ends. She has a sparkle about her, and I think she would benefit from my GetBeyondFit program."

But what makes that program so unique? And how can we get on board? To find out, keep on reading!

Do You Organize Your Life Around Exercise?

FitSugar — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:45:06 PDT

It's one thing to be a gym rat - it's another to be Heidi Montag. The reality star was recently quoted in Us Weekly as saying she worked out over 14 hours a day for eight weeks in order to get bikini-ready for a pool party, which she attended over the weekend. "I've been working out from, like, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. for two months now. I've been working out really hard because I had this pool party and I was, like, I have to be in shape," she said.

Heidi (here, seen about a month ago on the left and at the pool party on the right) said she worked out so hard because she was overweight, and she supposedly ended up shedding 27 pounds from her once-130-pound frame because of her dedication to running and lifting weights. "I was actually a lot overweight," she said. "It was the most I've ever been because I've kind of been in hiding eating pie with my husband and puppies, so I needed to get back in shape."

It sounds like Heidi had to keep her social card empty in order to fit in all that exercise! While her extreme case isn't the healthiest - overexercising can lead to exhaustion, depression, and injuries, and it can be a sign of a bigger problem, like body-image issues - some people can't get enough of an active lifestyle and make sure to schedule around any sweat sessions. Tell us: do you organize your life around exercise?

Happy 39th Birthday, Cameron Diaz! How the Actress Stays Healthy and Fit

FitSugar — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:53:36 PDT

Happy birthday, Cameron Diaz! Cameron, who just turned 39, is one fit inspiration. From Cameron's healthy attitude toward eating to those amazing guns, the actress proves that moving closer to your 40s is something to be celebrated. Cameron says this about aging: "I think you get better as you age. You know what you want, and you become stronger mentally, emotionally, and physically."

Keep reading to see how Cameron manages to stay looking so strong, slim, and sculpted in her day-to-day life. We've even got a video workout from Cameron's trainer to help you achieve the star's bangin' bod for yourself!

See Cameron's video workout and pics of the star in action after the break!

How Pro Surfer Carissa Moore Stays on Top

Michele Foley — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:02:42 PDT

While in LA for the world premiere of Nike's all-women surf film Leave a Message, I chatted it up with pro surfer Carissa Moore, one of the film's stars. With such a laid-back disposition and easy laugh, it's easy to forget that Carissa, 19, is a no-joke serious athlete and currently ranked the number one in the world of women's surfing.

Besides Carissa's obvious natural talent, I was curious at what takes someone from being great at surfing to being number one. Carissa's answer was similar to what you might expect from any great athlete: dedication, confidence, and hard work. Oh, and training - lots of training. For Carissa that means having a surf coach (her father) and a passion for fitness, "As I've gotten older, my body has changed tremendously. I have gained weight, lost weight. It wasn't enough to just surf," Carissa says. "I have a trainer now. I have a diet."

Depending on her competition schedule, Carissa works out with Hawaii-based trainer Lisa Stewart two to five times per week. When I spoke with Lisa, she told me that they focus on "cardiovascular training, corrective functional movements, core stabilization, and flexibility training." She went on to say that before Carissa started training, "her body was strong, but undefined and had many imbalances. With a lot of hard work and training, Carissa is on her way to becoming a specific athlete who is adaptable to any surfing condition."

While most of us aren't trying to get in shape for the pro surf circuit, we can still learn a lot from Carissa's training sessions with Lisa. Get the lowdown from Lisa on how to achieve a surfer girl beach body after the break!

Away We Go: How to Travel (Better) With Friends

LearnVest — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:15:33 PDT

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

You love your friends, imperfections and all, so the only thing better than a trip to Ibiza might be a trip to Ibiza … with them. After all, group travel affords you freedom to do the activities you want, with zero worries about loneliness: Someone will always be game to ski that double black diamond run or dance the night away at that tiki club.

But while traveling with a group can be fun, it can also be fraught. The little differences that might seem small at first-like extra-long showers or reckless spontaneity-can get blown out of proportion after a few days of being together 24/7. Remember that time you tried to split the hotel bill to account for your BFF’s room service? (“But you totally ate some of my calamari!” “Not $20 worth!”) What a headache.

But you can leave the Advil at home, ladies. With our tips on organizing a successful and stress-free group getaway, you’ll come home with both your friendships and your budget intact.

Know Thyself (And Your Friends)

No two friends travel alike, as one woman’s “high standards” can be another friend’s “being difficult.”

You might enjoy getting a manicure with your diva friend, but think twice about inviting her camping. Likewise, if you don’t enjoy drinking, be wary about inviting the party girl on your getaway. Small differences can blow up when deciding how to spend a whole week together.

So, think strategically when planning your trip: Suggest a weekend in Vegas with your diva girlfriend, plan a camping trip with your high school buddies and save up vacation days for that European getaway with your bilingual best friend.

Read on for more travel tips.

Kirsten Dunst Works Up a Sweat on Her Way to Cannes

Katie Henry — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:14:00 PDT

Kirsten Dunst left the gym in LA yesterday slightly flushed from her latest workout. She's been celebrating Spring in a variety of flirty floral frocks, but for her fitness session she kept to Nike's popular capri spandex. Fit's getting beach bikini ready and that could also be Kirsten's current motivation since one of her projects, Melancholia, is heading to Cannes next month. Her costar, and fellow fitness buff, Alexander Skarsgard is also expected to be in attendance at the star-studded French film festival along with the cast of Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris.