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Celebrity Trainers Who Tweet

FitSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:50:09 -0700

More and more celebrity trainers are using Twitter to broadcast healthy eating tips, motivational words, and exercise advice. The trainers also reply to questions directed at them via Twitter, which help make users feel like personal clients.

Start following these trainers to feel red-carpet-ready every day - minus the hefty price tag. And don't forget to follow FitSugar on Twitter, too!

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Jillian Michaels Kicking Butt on Own Her Show

FitSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0700

If you love watching Jillian Michaels' antics on The Biggest Loser, then you will be psyched to know she's getting her own TV show - Losing It With Jillian. The eight-episode series will air in 2010 on NBC. This fitness-obsessed health nut is traveling the country and moving in with desperate families for an entire week, picking out their bad habits, and showing them how to live healthier and happier. Jillian says, "When your health is out of balance everything else suffers - finances, relationships, work, and family dynamics." This tough-love trainer isn't doing it alone. Celebrity chef Curtis Stone will also be offering tips on nutrition, portion sizes, and how to cook with healthy ingredients.

Jillian explained the inspiration for the show like this:

"In a way, it [the show] is a response to the comments we always get on Loser. We always hear, 'It’s so easy to lose weight when you move into the camp and you’re living with trainers.' and 'Would they really be able to lose the weight if there wasn’t money on the line?'"

Well, I guess we'll find out.

Just Released: Three Fitness Video Games For the Wii

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:00:47 -0700

Confession: I love playing video games - I especially love them on the Wii because I get to move, jump, and shake myself into a tizzy. Three fitness games were released for the Wii this last week and even though it's not like doing the real deal outside, the games are a fun way to burn calories and whip your bod into shape.

Nintendo Wii Fit Plus ($20) Wii Fit Plus is Nintendo's follow-up to the popular Wii Fit. There are new exercises, balance board games, and strength and yoga activities, as well as targeted exercise routines for things like reducing tummy fat and toning your figure. A great improvement is the addition of a calorie counter - after you complete each exercise the game tells you how many calories you've burned.

To hear about the other two games, continue reading.

DVD Review: Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred

FitSugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:31 -0700

I know that many of your share my admiration for Jillian Michaels of Biggest Loser fame, with her no nonsense approach to exercising and her ability to get the contestants up and moving. So I was excited to check out her workout DVD, Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred ($11).

As the title implies, the workout promises visible results in a month, if you do it every day for 30 days. (“Up to 20 lbs. in 30 days!”) Though that may seem like a big undertaking, the commitment is small - just about 25 minutes a day. Between the short workout sessions and Michaels’s motivation, I was feeling amped that I had a winning DVD on my hands.

To hear more about the 30 Day Shred, read more.

Sure, I got a hint of Michaels's hardcore ways when watching The Biggest Loser, but it did not prepare me for my first day, as I was completely worked over. Don't be alarmed - as with most fitness DVDs on the market, Michaels makes sure to include workouts aimed at the beginner, intermediate, and more advanced viewers.

The 30 Day Shred is a nonstop, heart pounding, super-intense cardio workout based on Michaels's "3-2-1 method," which combines a repeating cycle of three minutes of cardio, two minutes of strength, and one minute of abs into a single routine. The exercises and instructions are clear and straightforward, and as seen on The Biggest Loser, Michaels is incredibly motivating. I like that the workout stays at a fast pace and doesn't get boring since Michaels changes the exercises in each six-minute set.

If you're looking for a short and sweet workout, this is a great DVD to pick up. It won't steal a huge chunk of your day and has the big plus of burning fat and toning muscle simultaneously. Have you tried this DVD? Tell me what you thought about it in the comments section below.

Speak Up: Jillian Michaels Sheds Light on Motivation, What's Yours?

FitSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:30:38 -0700

I have said it before and I will say it again, celebrity trainer, Jillian Michaels is a bad ass. This motorcycle-riding fitness fanatic has helped so many people lose weight and get fit, so it's no wonder that she's often asked what the secret is to staying motivated. In a recent video posted on Self magazine's website, Jillian shared how to maintain your motivation to stick with your healthy lifestyle. She said:

The only person who can inspire you is you. So what you need to do is think about all the reasons that you want to change. What is it that you're looking for? Do you want to look hot in your bikini? Do you want to make your ex sorry that he cheated on you with your best friend? I mean, let's be honest. Whatever your reason is, whether it's really profound and you want to see your grandchildren graduate from college, or something a little more shallow like the things I mentioned earlier, there's no reason that's the wrong one.

I completely agree because being unique individuals, we're all inspired to be healthy by different reasons. So tell me, what motivates you to work out and eat right?

Words That Move You . . .

FitSugar — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:35:34 -0700

"The entire journey to health is about power. The definition of power, in my opinion, is learning how to make your dream a reality."
-Jillian Michaels in her book, Master Your Metabolism

Need some more motivation? Check out all of my words that move you.

Words That Move You . . .

FitSugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:01:16 -0700

"Selfish isn't a dirty word. It means we take care of ourselves and are able to give back."

- Jillian Michaels, in Self magazine

Need more motivation? Check out all of my words that move you.

Daily Tech: More Jillian Michaels Fitness Games on the Way

GeekSugar — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:56:03 -0700

Looks like Majesco is getting ready to release Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2010 and Jillian Michaels' Pocket Trainer 2010. - Joystiq
We may not be overly enthused about its new Della website, but we are excited about this! Dell has just adopted a ban on exporting e-waste as part of its policy. - Engadget
With Craigslist receiving so much scrutiny with the Philip Markoff murder case, the online classified site will remove its erotic services section and replace it with "adult services," which will be screened by staff. - The New York Times
With Facebook and Twitter adding so many celebs to its userbase, the social network Ning is attempting to do the same with its new partnership with The Collective. - TechCrunch
Here are some quick tips to help you extend the battery life of your cell phone. - Switched
It's giveaway time on geeksugar! Be sure to log in for your chance to win an Xbox 360 Console and an Xbox Live Subscription. - geeksugar

Weekend Reading: Master Your Metabolism by Jillian Michaels

FitSugar — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:30:00 -0700

The key to mastering your metabolism, according to the new book by Jillian Michaels? Hormones! But not in the way you normally think of hormones.

In Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones For a Hot and Healthy Body!, the Biggest Loser trainer explains how the myriad hormones that make up your endocrine system - including cortisol, ghrelin, testosterone, and leptin - work to keep your body healthy and balanced.

One of the new anti-diet books, this incredibly detailed guide combines personal memoir, serious science, and healthy eating recommendations to shed light on how artificial additives and other external factors can sabotage our weight-loss efforts. The book starts out incredibly academic, defining the various hormones and how they work; it was too much scientific jargon for me. But after wading through that I learned a lot. To find out what, read more.

Michaels's basic premise is that the toxins in processed foods, nonorganic produce, prescription medications, and the environment can throw our hormones out of whack, wreaking havoc on our systems. She writes, "Any and every body function you can imagine is controlled by your hormones." Her "three diet secrets" divide the book into three phases: removing these toxins from your life, replacing them with healthy foods, and rebalancing your hormones through diet, sleep, and exercise.

She offers a strict and simple meal plan that involves eating every four hours and tells you how to look at all the labels in your pantry and toss out the really bad stuff. She also acknowledges that we can't eat perfectly all the time and offers suggestions for good but not great foods. Along the way, she adds personal touches, like memories of being an overweight kid and confessing that she hates to exercise (which I have a hard time believing).

I like how the book offers different reasons for eating healthy than the ones we're used to hearing. It really made me think about how bad junk food really is and how every decision about what we put in our bodies has a ripple effect. This certainly isn't a book you can absorb with a quick skim; it's very dense with information. But I learned a great deal reading it and plan to return to it as a reference.

Jillian Michaels Gets Wii Fit

FitSugar — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Jillian Michaels is a tough cookie when it comes to training, and I love her hardcore attitude. The Biggest Loser trainer teamed up with Nintendo to create her workout for Wii Fit called Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 ($37), and the final product looks like a fun way to get fit.

She visited ABC News to discuss the game and explained that she "got fat" as a kid playing video games, and hopes the Fitness Ultimatum will be an effective solution for combating childhood obesity. She's targeting kids by making the game fun and interactive, complete with cool graphics, but it's something the whole family can use. Jillian says eventually you can burn 300 to 400 calories an hour doing things like kickboxing, running, and squats.

To see a video of Jillian demonstrating with the Wii Fit, read more.