Models and actresses have the best bodies going. They have to—they could be called on to wear a latex catsuit at a moment's notice. Us, not so much. But we still want to get quick, dramatic results. We asked six top celebrity trainers to share their best tips as inspiration for meeting our own goals.
WORKOUT IN THE MORNING
"You'll boost your metabolism for the day. If you wait, something else will come up." —Teddy Bass
Celebrity clients: Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Lucy Liu
DO CARDIO FOR AT LEAST 40 MINUTES
"Yes, a 15-minute burst is better than nothing, but it takes 35 minutes to burn off blood sugar before your body can start metabolizing fat." —Andie Hecker
Celebrity clients: Ginnifer Goodwin, Natalie Portman, Kristen Bell
DON'T OBSESS ABOUT THE SCALE
"You need a way to monitor your body, but clothes are a better indicator. Every week, try on the same pair of jeans." —Ramona Braganza
Celebrity clients: Jessica Alba, Anne Hathaway, Kate Beckinsale
DON'T WATCH TV ON THE TREADMILL OR ELLIPTICAL
"You don't work out as intensely, which means you burn far fewer calories than if you go hard for that same amount of time." —Tracy Anderson
Celebrity clients: Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie
MAKE TIME FOR FITNESS EVERY DAY
"Doing a little bit all the time is so much better than doing a lot once in a while." —Gunnar Peterson
Celebrity clients: Halle Berry, Kim Kardashian, Sofia Vergara
INDULGE—A LITTLE
"I don't like banning a food completely, because then you'll crave it the most." —Teddy Bass
MOVE YOUR (ENTIRE) BODY
"You burn more calories when you work your upper and lower body at the same time. Jumping on a mini trampoline while doing different ballet arms, using a weighted jump rope, or swimming for 20 minutes are all good options." —Andie Hecker
SNACK SMART
"Fuel yourself 20 minutes before a workout with a protein bar. But don't down a sports drink or coconut water after—you'll be drinking calories when water would be fine." —Tracy Anderson
UP YOUR INTENSITY
"You can't keep doing the same Spinning class or 20-minute jog and expect a different result." —Teddy Bass
LOSE THE LIQUID DIET
"Don't do juice fasts or cleanses—they're not effective, sustainable, or healthy." —Harley Pasternak
Celebrity clients: Jennifer Hudson, Lady Gaga, Megan Fox, Katy Perry
RETHINK YOUR GOALS
"Instead of jumping rope for ten minutes, do it for 100 jumps. If you measure accomplishment by time, there's no incentive to go harder." —Gunnar Peterson
GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK
"Working out five days a week is great; six or seven isn't better. Your muscles actually react better when they have downtime to recuperate." —Ramona Braganza
WALK WHILE YOU TALK
"You're more likely to eat when you're sitting than when you're moving around." —Harley Pasternak
SWITCH UP YOUR WORKOUT
"Muscles get smart and strong fast, so change your routine every ten days. It takes that long to make a change in your body, but over time a workout gets static and less effective." —Tracy Anderson
BE ACTIVE ALL DAY
"It's not only what you do in the gym, but also what you do the other 23 hours a day. Take the stairs, park far away, or get out of the cab and walk." —Harley Pasternak
Via Allure
Monday, December 19, 2011
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