Wearing a floral halterneck bikini top and wool shorts, Stacy, 32, flaunts the
pins Bruno Tonioli once called her “weapons of mass seduction”.

She says: “I pride myself in taking great care of my mind, body and soul
and not just through exercise.

“It’s also about getting enough sleep, eating nutritious and organic
meals and taking good care of my skin.”

Former professional wrestler Stacy takes readers through a series of
gut-busting moves from lunges to planks while talking about how to make
exercise work for you.

She says: “Confidence comes from within and as long as you are putting
forth a respectable effort to take good care of yourself, you should feel
confident about that path.

“Just be sure to set realistic goals for yourself and design a plan that
works for you.

“Also, remember that everyone gets there at their own pace and there’s no
losing when you take charge.”

Stacy also suggest that the best way to stick to a fitness regime is to make
it FUN.

She adds: “Always make [your workout] worthwhile and as enjoyable as
possible.

“If you do something that is a little harder, then mix in another
exercise that has a more enjoyable element to it.”

We’re almost tempted to dust off our dumbbells if it means looking as good as
Stacy.

The 5ft 11in beauty also poses in black-and-white hotpants and
vintage-inspired white flares.

She has been dating Ides Of March hunk Clooney since last July.

Let Stacy take you through your paces with her step-by-step exercise guide HERE.

Article source: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/4318665/Stacy-Keibler-Confidence-is-key-to-looking-good.html

Ben has been a regular at various body building championships of the International Federation of Body Building (IFBB) around the globe.

He has participated in IFBB Mr Europe Grand Prix, IFBB Arnold Classic, IFBB Olympic, IFBB Europa Battle of Champions, IFBB Toronto Pro Super Show and IFBB New York Pro Bodybuilding Figure Championship. The 35-year-old muscle man said he has been training for last 23 years. ”I started to train under coach Ralph Peace in US first,” he said. While he was always inclined towards practising bodybuilding professionally, the circumstances with Ben’s family were not in his favour then, he added.

Before he started to earn his bread from body building, Ben says he worked at a bus depot, at a fast food store and a gas station. But his determined efforts and discipline got him the success he deserved. Talking about the potential of the sport in India, Ben said he feels the youngsters here are passionate about bodybuilding and even sport a good physique mostly. ”All these youngsters need is proper promotion and development of the sport,” he added.

Tara, on the other hand, couldn’t sense any enthusiasm about bodybuilding among city women. A regular at major bodybuilding championships, Tara has been training under Ben for last 12 years.

Meeting Ben and Tara was a dream come true for many Ludhianvi bodybuilders. Achin Kumar, a Raman Enclave resident, said, ”Ben is my favourite body builder and he shared a lot of his experience with us, which would help us gain better health.” Achin said even his dream is to become a professional bodybuilder and he is working hard towards ths goal.

Ram Chauhan, a Field Ganj resident, who has been working out on his physique regularly over past two years, said, ”Ben is an ideal figure in this sport and there is a lot one can learn from him.”

Article source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Ben-and-Tara-share-their-fitness-mantra/articleshow/13284464.cms

Go hard or go home … Stacy Keibler.

Stacy Keibler thinks people should put effort into the way they look.

The blonde starlet’s profile has risen since she started dating actor George Clooney, and she has accompanied him to many red carpet events.

Keibler – a fitness fan and former wrestler – insists that making the effort to look good helps build up self-esteem.

“Confidence comes from within and as long as you are putting forth a respectable effort to take good care of yourself, you should feel confident about that path,” she explained in the latest issue of Self magazine.

“Just be sure to set realistic goals for yourself and design a plan that works for you. Also, remember that everyone gets there at their own pace and there’s no losing when you take charge.”

Keibler also offered her top tips when it comes to working out. The star likes to physically feel the effects of her fitness regime.

“Your body begins to change when it burns and shakes … so when an exercise is challenging, I always think ‘feel your body changing’,” she said, before adding that the key to a good exercise routine is “always to make it worthwhile and as enjoyable as possible”.

Keibler says exercise regimes should be fun. The 32-year-old claims variety is important when it comes to feeling fulfilled.

“If you do something that is a little harder, then mix in another exercise that has a more enjoyable element to it,” she smiled.

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Article source: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/stacy-keiblers-fitness-tips-20120516-1ypy8.html

Apple

Dosecast*: (Free) A handy way to keep track of your vitamins and prescription drugs. (Score: 85/100)

Baby Log Lite – Activities, Growth and Milestones: (Free) A must-have for the well-being of your newborn. Chart your child’s feeding schedule, diaper changes and all first-year growth. (Score: 82/100)

Fitness Tips: (Free) A tip a day on how to stay fit or prevent injury, including how to achieve better workouts. (Score: 80/100)

Breathing Zone – Relaxing Breathing Exercises: ($2.99) Deep breathing can reduce stress and improve circulation. Easy-to-follow voice instructions with timed sessions. (Score: 75/100)

Lose It!: (Free) Easy-to-use interface to track your calories by consulting the database of foods. Report and track all your foods and exercises in a diary format. (Score: 69/100)

Android

Instant Heart Rate*: (Free) Just point your phone’s camera at your fingertip, and your heart rate is displayed. Great for cardio sessions and tracking your endurance. (Score: 91/100)

Calorie Counter by FatSecret*: (Free) This handy app makes tracking what you are eating easy and fun. (Score: 90/100)

Workout Trainer*: (Free) It’s like having your very own personal trainer on your phone. Access thousands of free workouts from fitness experts across the globe. (Score: 90/100)

Drink Water: (Free) Are you drinking enough water? This app reminds you to drink those recommended ounces that have been proven to help cleanse your body of toxins. (Score: 85/100)

AccuPedo–Pro Pedometer Widget: ($3.99) Don’t pay big bucks for a pedometer when you can have the same device on your phone. (Score: 69/100)

*Apps with an asterisk denote availability on Apple and Android. For more app intel, go to www.mobilewalla.com.

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Article source: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Mobilewalla-ranks-fitness-apps-3569471.php

So are we going to order the cheese supreme and take this sitting down? Not if Armando Chavez has anything to say about it. He’s fitness director for Larry North Fitness in Dallas’s Preston Royal Village.

“I’m passionate about this,” Chavez says of his determination to get people fit. He sends health and fitness tips to thousands via his Twitter and Facebook accounts, plus offers some ideas to help America defy the CDC prediction:

Lead by example. Today’s kids will be the adults of 2030, so their moms and dads need to be eating healthily now. “If you try to feed your kid healthy food and you’re eating fast food, then you just set the worst example possible,” Chavez says. “If you set the correct example, your child won’t crave such food.”

Think of healthy food as the norm. Avoid calling it “bad food” or “good food.” It’s food, it’s fresh, it’s delicious, and it’s what will make you healthy. As a parent, “don’t tell your kids, ‘This is bad,’ because they’ll want to try it,” he says.

Skip diets that cut out categories of food. “All those crazy Slim-Fast, Atkins, South Beach diets don’t work,” Chavez says. “They don’t work because they take out something your body needs. Low carb. High protein. No fat. They’re good for the short-term but not the long-term.

Remember that working out needn’t take hours. “Most people think you have to exercise for hours and hours to get fit,” he says. “You can work out 30 minutes, and that would be sufficient, depending on your goal.

Be efficient in your routine. Instead of doing calf raises, which work only your calf muscles, or curls, which work only your biceps, aim for compound movements like a seated row, squats or lunges. “Using more muscles requires more energy, and with that, you lose body fat faster,” he says.

Get the community involved. Fitness festivals are fine, but Chavez recommends more ongoing efforts. “We have to find ways to develop retention on a more massive scale,” he says. Start small; meet a friend regularly for a walk or workout.

Emphasize the good taste of nutritious food more than that of processed food. “Show Americans healthy food choices and how to prepare them,” he writes. “Show the benefits of how it will affect their own personal well-being.”

Get athletes behind a healthy-eating campaign. Let kids know that fresh and nutritious food is part of being a good athlete, he says.

“Kids will think it’s cool to eat certain healthy foods,” Chavez says.

“That has never been done.”

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Article source: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/HEALTH-OBESITY_8017601/HEALTH-OBESITY_8017601/

No one knows how to make hay while the sun shines better than Lara Dutta. At least that’s what we think. When the sexy B-towner possessed a figure that could flaunt the skimpiest of bikinis, she launched her first yoga DVD, Heal with Lara. Post pregnancy Lara once again cashed in on her expertise in the field of fitness. She released the second yoga video – how to acquire a gorgeous body during the nine months of childbearing and after childbirth. It’s called Prenatal Yoga With Lara Dutta.

Meanwhile, at the DVD release do the enterprising actor-producer revealed that making the DVD was a tricky task. “When I was shooting for the DVD, he (Mahesh) was very nervous. He has strictly instructed our director that if something happens to ‘my wife and the child’, he will stop it immediately,” says the 34-year-old. “Good thing is that we sent him for a tournament and then we shot for it peacefully!”

The teaser we present gives you a peek into the actual video. Watch the one-minute promo and decide if you’d like to present it to to-be mommies. And do tell us if you think people will buy it.

ALSO READ: Lara Dutta, happy birthday!

Article source: http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/lara-dutta-shares-fitness-tips-with-to-be-mommies/

No matter what your goals are Tom’s message starts the same way… Believe in yourself. Every Tuesday, Tom will share with us some simple exercises and fitness tips that you can do at home.

We are very excited that Tom will be teaming up with us on this journey. You can find out more about Tom Holland here.

Tune into Jane Velez-Mitchell weeknights at 7pm ET and join Jane for a Healthy Adventure! 

Article source: http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/05/16/janes-healthy-adventure-toms-tips

A while back, we posted about #plankADay created by friends Sherry Pagoto and Michael Bauman, which asks people to do at least one plank exercise each day.

I’ve been a devout follower of #plankADay since we wrote about it. And then I started running. As I started running, I started looking more closely at my Twitter friends who were runners. What were they doing for training? Enter Bauman. In my tweets to him about #plankADay, he told me about #marathonaweek. The goal here is not to run 26.2 miles in a day (so not ready for that … yet). But instead, it’s to rack up miles during the week that total 26.2 miles. For example, you could run 3 miles one day, 6, the next, etc. until it all adds up to 26.2.

The reason I started doing #marathonaweek was because now that I’ve run a 5K, I’d like to aim for a 10K next. And to do that, I’ve got to start racking up the miles. I figured this would be a fun way to do it. Plus, when you have all of the Twitterverse cheering you on, how can you not succeed?

Do you participate in any online groups or challenges, or follow any Twitter tags for encouragement? E-mail me or use our submit form at right to let me know!

Article source: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/fitness/getmovingblog/2012/05/running_a_marat.html

HOUSTON – First lady Michelle Obama welcomed young soccer stars from across the country, including a couple of kids from Houston Tuesday, as part of her “Let’s Move Campaign.”  

KHOU 11 News Sports Anchor Butch Alsandor was also in Washington DC getting some fitness tips from the First lady. Alsandor was the only reporter from Texas who got to talk with the First lady

Obama launched the Let’s Move! Initiative in Feb. 2010 in an effort to solve the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation.

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Go hard or go home … Stacy Keibler.

Stacy Keibler thinks people should put effort into the way they look.

The blonde starlet’s profile has risen since she started dating actor George Clooney, and she has accompanied him to many red carpet events.

Keibler – a fitness fan and former wrestler – insists that making the effort to look good helps build up self-esteem.

“Confidence comes from within and as long as you are putting forth a respectable effort to take good care of yourself, you should feel confident about that path,” she explained in the latest issue of Self magazine.

“Just be sure to set realistic goals for yourself and design a plan that works for you. Also, remember that everyone gets there at their own pace and there’s no losing when you take charge.”

Keibler also offered her top tips when it comes to working out. The star likes to physically feel the effects of her fitness regime.

“Your body begins to change when it burns and shakes … so when an exercise is challenging, I always think ‘feel your body changing’,” she said, before adding that the key to a good exercise routine is “always to make it worthwhile and as enjoyable as possible”.

Keibler says exercise regimes should be fun. The 32-year-old claims variety is important when it comes to feeling fulfilled.

“If you do something that is a little harder, then mix in another exercise that has a more enjoyable element to it,” she smiled.

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