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Jessica Simpson Bucks Tradition and Shuns Bride-to-Be Fitness Regimen

Michele Foley — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:43:03 PDT

It's rare that I meet a bride who isn't focused on getting in shape before the big day. Whether it's adopting a healthy diet or ramping up workouts, many brides-to-be vow to get in shape before saying their "I dos." Keeping with this tradition, it was announced in February that Tracy Anderson was working out with Jessica Simpson before her upcoming wedding to Eric Johnson. This week, however, Jessica told Us Weekly that she's done following any sort of fitness routine:

"I just have to work out on my own. There is no regimen I need to follow. There's no diet I need to follow. I just need to do some things for myself and that's it. And that will make me feel the happiest . . . No exercise is fun! I am going to dance around my bedroom and hopefully lose some weight - and lift some weights and do what I can!"

Based on what Jessica said, it seems she may have parted ways with Tracy, or, better still, it's a savvy way to get the attention off of her body. Keep in mind that a few months ago she tweeted, "Yes, I am working out, but why is that worth any sorta [sic] press? I always take care of myself. Eric and I could get married right now in sweats!"

Whatever the real reason, it's nice to hear that she's not feeling a need to slim down before her wedding. Especially since the idea of a "bridal bootcamp" is becoming more of a reality than an option. What do you think?

Jessica Simpson Is Getting Wedding-Ready With Tracy Anderson

Michele Foley — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:50:10 PST

Jessica Simpson is the latest celebrity to join Tracy Anderson's growing list of A-list clients. The star is enlisting the celeb trainer, who is best known for working with Gwyneth Paltrow, to help her get in shape for her upcoming nuptials to Eric Johnson. Tracy has designed a routine specifically for Jessica's needs that includes dance aerobics, ab work, and strength training.

Tracy told Us Weekly that Jessica wants to "look healthy" and "is in the mind-set that this is a big, forever lifestyle shift." For the last few weeks Jessica has been working out four times a week for 75 minutes each time - that shows definite commitment! We also wonder how much Jessica's diet has changed since meeting her fiancé, who follows a vegan diet; cutting back on meat is often an easy way to lose weight. Whatever it is, the work is paying off: Jessica looks great on the cover of this week's New York Magazine.

How Vanessa Minnillo Is Getting Fit For Her Big Day With Nick Lachey

Michele Foley — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:54:24 PST

Like many brides-to-be, Vanessa Minnillo is stepping up her fitness game before the big day. The star, who became engaged to Nick Lachey in November, has been working out three times a week with celeb trainer Gunnar Peterson. At a recent Under Armour event for its new Charged Cotton activewear, Vanessa told InTouch Weekly that she and Gunnar have been working out hard and that he trains her "like an athlete." She's still eating the kinds of food she wants, like pizza, but practicing portion control. Most of all it seems like Vanessa has a healthy attitude: "I am happy with where my body is now. I am happy in general, and I think it's all connected."

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Slim Fast Wedding Cake Topper Ads: Cool or Not?

FitSugar — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:47:21 PDT

Losing weight before a wedding is a big deal for a lot of brides. And judging from these ads, it's something that Slim Fast knows well. With a tagline that reads,"Need to lose a little weight before your wedding?" the three different ads show a cake topper where the bride is in an uncompromising position. In one she's gotten so heavy she's fallen through the cake, and in another we see that she's ripped the backside of her dress. While none of these situations are funny IRL, something about using cake toppers gives it a bit of humor. What do you think . . .

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New brides, pay attention! We'll be bringing you tips on how to prepare your body for the big day, but we want to hear what you've been doing to stay in shape too. Head over to the FitSugar Community and post your wedding workout tips, or, if you're already hitched, how did you get healthy for your big day?

Wedding Workout: Open Back Dress Means Lat Pulldowns

Fit Community — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:30:10 PDT

To help celebrate wedding season, FitSugar reader TiVo shared with us how she got in shape for her big day.

I did a lot of running and strength training for my wedding. In order to really hit it hard and fine-tune all the details, I did a pretty intense David Kirsch circuit for two weeks before the big day. I usually can't run too far or too often because of my knees, but I still ran quite a bit because I knew I was going to be giving my poor stiff knees a week off during the honeymoon.

New brides, pay attention! All week long we'll be bringing you tips on how to prepare your body for the big day. But we want to hear what you've been doing to stay in shape too. Head over to the FitSugar Community and post your wedding workout tips, or, if you're already hitched, how did you get healthy for your big day?

Natalie Coughlin's Pre-Wedding Run

FitSugar — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:00:00 PDT

She may have made her athletic mark in the pool, but Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin also loves to run. She began running in college as part of her aerobic conditioning regimen. Once she graduated from UC Berkeley, she continued to run to help calm her energetic pooch - a border terrier. But running doesn't just calm her dog; it works for her, too.

When Runner's World asked Natalie if she was going to run on her upcoming wedding day, she replied:

"Yes. I've spent a lot of time planning my run the morning of my wedding. I know I'll need to work off my nerves. The problem is finding a route that won't let my fiancé see me."

Nice to see that this athlete included planning for exercise along with all the other wedding planning. Working out is a great way to calm pre-wedding nerves. If you can't get out to do cardio, carve out 20 minutes to do some calming yoga moves before getting ready.

Need more wedding inspiration? Check out all of the Sugar network's wedding coverage here.

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Eva Longoria's Wedding Workout

FitSugar — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:30:00 PDT

We all saw Eva Longoria walking around to get toned up for her big wedding extravaganza, but that girl was doing way more than just walking to get the body of her dreams for the day of her dreams.

According to her trainer, Patrick Murphy, Eva wanted to look strong, she wanted really nice posture and she wanted her arms to look great.

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To learn her workout, which is pretty darn impressive by the way, just

read more Murphy gave Access Hollywood the scoop on her exercise routine. Keep in mind all the below exercises are 15-20 reps and there is no rest between exercises in the superset (exercise 1 & 2) : Warm-Up: 5-10 minute warm-up @ 65-75% of maximum heart rate on elliptical machine. Dynamic Stretching and Active stretching: If needed. Full Body: 1. Squats on Bosu dome with a shoulder press using the 5lb dumbbells 2. Jump squats with 8lb medicine ball -- 30-45 sec. rest -- 1. Walking Lunges with a 12lb bar overhead 2. Alternating lunges in one place with 8lb dumbbells -- 30-45 sec. rest -- Shoulders, Chest and Core 1. Balance ball chest presses using 10lb dumbbells 2. Pike pushup combo with balance ball (body weight) -- 30-45 sec. rest -- Legs, Back and Core 1. Squats with cable low rows 2. Standing bent over rows with 10lb dumbbells. -- 30-45 sec. rest -- Glutes and Stabilizers 1. Side steps with rubber band resistance 2. Lateral ice skater jumps -- 30-45 sec. rest -- Triceps, Core and Stabilizers 1. Balance ball skull crushers with 15lb medicine ball 2. Standing tricep extension on cables -- 30-45 sec. rest -- Biceps, Core, and Stabilizers 1. Standing on Bosu dome, 8lb dumbbell hammer curls 2. Kneeling on Bosu dome, traditional dumbbell bicep curls -- 30-45 sec. rest -- Abs/Core 1. Balance ball crunches with 5lb medicine ball throw 2. Bicycles -- 30-45 sec. rest-- Core 1. Cable rotations 2. 8lb medicine ball wood chops -- 30-45 sec. rest -- Postural Muscles 1. Balance ball cobras 2. Superman

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Sports Fan

Prevention — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:19:15 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar!

By Cristina Goyanes, Prevention

It’s no wonder your friends aren’t available to hang out on Sundays in the Fall and Winter - according to a 2005 Gallup Poll, 64 percent of Americans claim to be professional football fans, and as of 2010, women make up 44 percent of the NFL fan base.

Being a sports fan doesn’t mean you’re expected to know all the players and stats of your hometown teams and destined for a beer gut - it’s about coming together in the name of good times as part of a community.

“Bonding over sports - the highs and lows of the game - strengthens ties, helps us feel supported, and makes it easier for you to open up about personal things,” says Renee Clauselle, PsyD, who runs a private psychology practice in Long Island, NY.

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Rooting for the same team creates an immediate sense of family, says Daniel Wann, PhD, a Murray State University professor who has been studying the psychology of sports fans for over 20 years. “If you identify with a local team, you build an instant connection to others around you,” he says.

Beyond the bonding aspects, watching sports can motivate you to pump up your own workouts - and even burn a few extra calories when you jump, cheer, and clap during the highlights of the game. Find out more ways being a sports fan is a winning situation for your health.

Keep reading to learn how being a sports fan benefits your health.

Britney Spears Does the School Run With Her Bare-Footed Sons

Allie Merriam — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:16:18 PST

Britney Spears picked up her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James from a class yesterday in LA. She had her hands full as she led the boys back to their SUV. Brit is in charge of looking after the little ones since their dad Kevin Federline is off on a job in Australia. Kevin Federline's out of the hospital after a health scare on Monday, when he was taken to the doctor's with chest pains. He apparently felt ill while filming a workout session with the Australian football team Greater Western Sydney Giants for the weight loss reality show Excess Baggage. He's currently down under and being looked after by his girlfriend Victoria Prince, who's also keeping an eye on their baby daughter Jordan Kay.

Britney, meanwhile, is planning for her upcoming wedding with fiancé Jason Trawick. The pair got engaged just before Christmas, and she was quick to show off her massive new Neil Lane band that features at least 90 small diamonds. Britney's marriage to Jason will be the beginning of a new chapter in her personal, and legal, life. Once they're legally wed, the conservatorship her father established for her welfare back in 2008 will finally end.

Wedding Workout Tips From Celeb Brides and Brides-to-Be

Leta Shy — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:49:04 PDT

It's wedding season, and one of the big things a bride-to-be wants to know is how to look her best on her big day. Celebs are just the same, and they've got the resources to hire the best trainers in town to help them reach their goals. Want to know how recent and soon-to-be celebrity brides amp up their already grueling workout routines to prep for their weddings? Learn the answers in this slideshow.