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DVD Review: 10 Minute Solution KnockOut Body
Famous ladies like Lauren Conrad, Jenna Fischer, and Adriana Lima swear that boxing is a great way to get in shape without getting bored. I concur with their assessments after working out with 10 Minute Solution KnockOut Body Workout Kit with Weighted Gloves ($22). As with the other 10 Minute Solution DVDs, the video is broken up into five, 10-minute workouts that can be done separately, all at once, or you can customize by pairing two or three workouts.
Get the Bod: Sandra Bullock
According to my pal Buzz, Sandra Bullock rocks the pencil skirt in her new film The Proposal.
This is no coincidence. According to InStyle Sandra wanted to "emulate her character and look buff and smashing in suits."
Fitness Switchup: Kickboxing Instead of Swimming
Swimming is wonderfully meditative, quiet, and peaceful, but creating your own fitness motivation when cranking out the laps can be difficult.
If you find your love of the pool receding, it is time for a fitness switchup. I suggest you try a rocking group class like kickboxing.
Lauren Conrad Hates Sit Ups, but Loves Kickboxing
After compiling over 20 million of your votes, the second annual PopSugar 100 is finally here! To help celebrate tomorrow's announcement of the PopSugar 100, and her debut on the list, we're bringing you this exclusive interview with Lauren Conrad!
It's been a huge year for LC; between her friendships, fashion line, and hit TV show, this starlet is bigger and better than ever.
Get Physical: Kickbox With Your Honey
One of my favorite ways to burn off some serious calories with my hubby is by kickboxing and it looks like Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott feel the same way. (Sidenote: Didn't she just have a baby? She looks amazing!)
Kickboxing is part boxing, part martial arts and part aerobics all in one.
Class Act: Turbo Kick
Looking for a new class to add to your workout routine? How about Turbo Kick?
Turbo Kick is a new high energy class that mixes aerobics with martial arts with hip-hop.
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Move It at Home: Kung Fu Kickboxing
Interested in practicing your bob and weave while floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee? This Kung Fu Kickboxing exercise DVD from Acacia will help give you the eye of the tiger. The workout lead by Tiffany and Max Chen, both champion fighters, is shot on location in a boxing ring, which adds a great touch of authenticity.
Have You Ever Walked Out of a Group Fitness Class?
Even if kickboxing or step aerobics aren't your ideal fitness experience, working out in a group can buoy your spirits and help motivate you to push yourself. That being said, occasionally there's a sub standing in for your favorite teacher and you just can't hack it. Or you try a new class, realize you're in over your head, and fear injury if you finish.
CLASS Act: Cardio Kickboxing
This total body work out totally whips your butt. While listening to kick-ass dance music, you increase your stamina, coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength.
Cardio kickboxing takes from Martial Arts, boxing, and aerobics - but don't worry.
The Lowdown on Exercising High
Recently FitSugar reader mamasitamalita wrote in to ask about her friend who works out while buzzed. Apparently it's more common than I thought, and it's not the only thing people are doing before hitting the gym. An anonymous reader commented
"Sometimes, every once in a while, I will get stoned before yoga or a long run — it helps me to calm down and focus on the task at hand, rather than obsessing about work or personal stresses."
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