Madonna's Tour Is Sticky and Sweaty

FitSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:00:00 PDT

Madonna, no stranger to sweating, has brought her high-fitness level to the stage of her tour Sticky and Sweet.

I have not seen the show myself, but it's pretty clear from the pictures that all her hard work at her gym is paying off. Madonna has a bit of pole dancing, jump roping, deep squats, and more during the show, all while she's singing, too - talk about the ultimate talk test. And you can bet this 50-year-old rock star is not letting a little world tour get in the way of staying healthy, People reports that:

"The harder Madonna works the happier she is," says Rosenberg, a longtime friend. "Because she was a dancer, that's why. It's practice, practice, practice."

On her opening night in Cardiff, Wales, "She had a massage and a facial – things are very quiet," says the rep.

Before each show, she spends an hour in hair and makeup then performs some vocal exercises. Next, she warms up with some form of exercise, "probably some free weights."

I've always been impressed with her dedication to fitness, but when she is on tour I am reminded of how fit she really is - not many women half her age could keep up with her on and off stage. Cheers Madonna, and happy touring.

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What Jesus and Coconuts Have in Common

FitSugar — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:47:53 PST

A certain hot model isn't the only thing Madonna is loving from Brazil. The pop star also has a thing for coconut water and is putting her money where her mouth is. Madonna - along with celebs Demi Moore and Matthew McConaughey - is investing in Vita Coco, the best selling (and my favorite!) coconut water in the country. Madonna is reported to have drunk fresh coconut water every day during her Sticky & Sweet tour last year. In total, Madonna put $1.5 million toward the brand, which is the largest amount in the celebrity investor pool.

Since most brands pay for this kind of celeb power, it's nice to see them back a brand they believe in. Given Madonna's penchant for all things fitness and health, it totally makes sense that she's loving this stuff. If you remember, coconut water was my saving grace during a recent bout of food poisoning. Since then, it's become the way I hydrate before yoga and after my workouts. It's also the beverage my friend stocked her fridge with on New Year's Eve to prepare for her upcoming hangover the next day. Believe the hype, this stuff works!

To hear why Madonna loves coconut water,

Coconut water is naturally brimming with electrolytes - besides containing calcium, magnesium, and sodium, one cup of coconut water contains about 600 milligrams of potassium. To put that in perspective, coconut water has more potassium than a banana and 15 times more electrolytes than most sports drinks. The plus side is that it doesn't contain all the sugar, sodium, and preservatives that sports drinks do. A 12-ounce box of Vita Coco (and most other brands) has 60 calories, 14 grams of sugar, and 35 milligrams of sodium.

I am pretty excited about this news because the added money and publicity means that I'll probably be able to find my precious Vita Coco in more stores. Right now, there are only a few health food stores near me that stock it, which means I buy it by the caseload. There are already rumblings that GNC and Safeway will be carrying my drink!