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The Truth Behind Miley Cyrus's Weight Loss Is Disturbing

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 24, 2012 at 2:57 PM

miley cyrus looking anorexicMiley Cyrus used to seem like one of those former Disney stars who was relatively well-adjusted (you know, by Lindsay Lohan standards). She has a sexy boyfriend, a cute dog, and yeah, although it seems she has a penchant for smoking certain illegal substances and her parents just went through a nasty divorce, I really thought she was keeping it together for the most part. But then she started to get really into working out. Like way too into it.

Want the truth about her workout addiction regimen? Her Pilates instructor, the famed Mari Winsor, recently spoke with Celebuzz and dished about how Miley's hardcore fitness plan has led to her extreme weight loss.

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Kelly Osbourne Takes Important First ‘Steps’ Toward a Summer Beach Bod

Posted by Emily Abbate
on May 10, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Kelly OsbourneWhen you think of running, how fast are you thinking? Run a mile in under 11 minutes, that's pretty solid, right? Kelly Osbourne, she's trying to get on her fit game. The 27-year-old TV personality tweeted yesterday, "Just ran/walked 4 miles in under an hour ... Exhausted but loving it!"

I'm just gonna throw this out there: if she walked the whole thing at a 15-minute/mile pace, she would have done it in about an hour. Heck, I'm not judging her though. In fact, I think her pace is freakin' awesome.

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Jillian Michaels Is Whipping Me Into Shape for My Wedding

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 8, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Jillian Michaels body revolution and my weights
My little workout equipment corner in our apartment
I am not one of those brides who plans to stick a tube up her nose or go on some wacky no-carb crash diet to get "fit to wed." On the other hand, I've always thought that leading up to The Big Day, I'd commit to a hardcore workout plan (paired with sensible, balanced eating). Seems like something realistic, healthy, and above all, effective.

Enter Jillian Michaels' Body Revolution. Going beyond the former Biggest Loser trainer's tried-and-true 30-Day Shred (love!), Body Revolution is 12-weeks worth of 30-minute circuit training workouts that pair cardio with weight training for major "metabolism-boosting." Being that my sluggish thyroid and sedentary lifestyle could use exactly that, and I already loved Michaels' no-nonsense style, I decided to go for it when I was offered a chance to test-drive the program. That was six weeks ago. 

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5 Signs Your Exercise Habit Might Be Getting Out of Hand

Posted by Jacqueline Burt
on May 8, 2012 at 4:23 PM

joggerWell, there goes feeling virtuous for making it to the gym 3 times a week: Apparently the latest fitness trend in NYC is working out 2 or 3 times a day. 3 times a day! (And supposedly these uber-toned types also manage to hold down full-time jobs!)

Most of them are women who belong to very, very pricey "boutique" gyms (ballpark: $1,000 monthly fee) where personal trainer-level push is part of the pricetag. But is going to the gym 3 times a day ... healthy? Some repeat visitors don't seem sure:

"Everyone’s always just trying to look better and better ... some people think it’s crazy. ... But you see so many other people doing it, you don’t feel crazy.”

Well ... maybe the word "crazy" is a bit strong ... but I wouldn't call it "normal."

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Sammi Sweetheart's 'Sexy' Fitness Line Sounds Too Hot for the Gym

Posted by Maressa Brown
on May 7, 2012 at 3:59 PM

sammi sweetheart mtv jersey SHoreWhile working on my fitness, the only interpretation I have of "looking hot" involves pouring sweat, having a complete case of "red face," and needing to put my window A/C unit on the "high" setting. Looking like a Swimsuit Illustrated cover model is pretty much my last priority -- incinerating calories and boosting metabolism is. I would bet pretty much most women feel similarly. But not the gals down on the Jersey Shore -- bless their fake-baked hearts. They want to look "sexy" while working out. Or at least Sammi Giancola aka Sammi Sweetheart does. She's coming out with her very own line of workout clothes called Sexy Sweetheart.

She describes the line as including the basics: "Sports bras, yoga pants, and jackets." Sounds promising, but at the same time ... the name of the brand should give any woman who is serious about fitness pause.

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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Know the Secret to a Good Workout

Posted by Emily Abbate
on May 7, 2012 at 12:46 PM

kim kardashian and kanye westWe all know that new lovebirds Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have been spending a fair share of time in New York City. Sure, there's a whole lot of date nights to fancy schmancy dinners and Broadway shows for Kimye, but there's also time for something else. Rumor has it that Kim and Kanye have been getting their workout on here, too and I am j-e-a-l-o-u-s. Heck, I would kill to get in the gym with two of Hollywoods hunkiest players. 

I think it's adorbs that Kim and Kanye sweat it out together. It shows that they can be a functional couple. I mean come ON -- is there anything more motivating? Let's dish, shall we?

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10 Minutes to a Bikini-Ready Body! (VIDEOS)

Posted by Jacqueline Burt
on May 7, 2012 at 11:51 AM

10 minute workoutTen minutes to a bikini-ready body?! For real? That must be some kind of magical ... oh, I get it. We're not talking about just ONE 10-minute session, this is like a 10 minutes every day kind of thing. Hmm.

Maybe not magic, but still a pretty good deal when you think about it. I mean, if you're always strapped for time (like me), making it to the gym on a daily basis just ... well, that just ain't gonna happen. But 10 minutes? That's totally reasonable, especially considering these are workouts you can do in your living room.

And all you need to get started are dumbells (3, 5, or 8 pounds) and a mat!

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Hilarious Craigslist Ad for Used Yoga Mat Makes Hot Yoga Sound Like Hell

Posted by Jacqueline Burt
on May 3, 2012 at 5:07 PM

yoga matsIf you've ever tried hot yoga, you'll read the following Craigslist ad and laugh until tears are streaming down your cheeks and your stomach muscles are sore.

If you've never tried hot yoga, you'll read the following Craiglist ad and laugh until tears are streaming down your cheeks and your stomach muscles are sore ... and then you'll shake your head in disbelief and say, "Boy, I sure am glad I never let so-and-so talk me into going to that hot yoga class! I always knew she was crazy!"

I don't know the brilliantly sad and sweaty hot yoga casualty who wrote this ad, but I do know one thing: He's the funniest thing to happen to yoga since ... since ... well, I guess he's the funniest thing to happen to yoga ever.

Actually, I might know one more thing -- nobody ain't never gonna buy that yoga mat!

And now, without further ado, the most hilarious Craigslist ad I've ever seen:

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Adorable Guy Does a Crazy Workout Dance With Strangers on the Street (VIDEO)

Posted by Adriana Velez
on May 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM

dance walkDance walking! It's the hottest new fitness craze! Why are you walking down the sidewalk like a normal person? You could be dancing, YEAH. Put on your headphones and waggle your ass to the irresistible beat. It's what everyone in New York City is doing.

Ha ha, no. We're not doing that. But this guy is. TV reporter fitness experty guy (or something) Ben Aaron is trying to get this party started on the streets. After seeing a real dance walker strutting his stuff down 5th Avenue, Ben got all inspired and decided dance walking needed to become a thing.

So he tried it himself. And then he got other people to dance walk with him. None of these people look the least bit silly, by the way. Not at all.

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'Dragon Tattoo' Won't Free Your Mind Like Sweden Dance Club Lunches

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on May 2, 2012 at 4:37 PM

dance partyWhen I sit back and ponder northern Europe as I often do, Robyn, dragon tattoos, and Elin Nordegren come to mind. But after reading this latest little tidbit out of Sweden, dance parties will surely dominate my Nordic daydreams going forward. Word on the Internets is that instead of lunch breaks, Swedes are taking dance breaks. While most of us Americans eat our six-inch Subway sandwiches in front of our computers, the Swedes take an hour to shake their grove thing in the middle of the day.

Lunch Beat, as it's called, has been around since 2010 and its popularity is only growing. The founders say their aim is to encourage workers to embody "playfulness, participation, and community." After peeps blow off some steam and get their dance on for 60 minutes, they're supposedly more energized and enthusiastic when they get back to work. 

Everybody dance now!

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