New Year’s Day is typically the time for resolutions and promises to do better—to take advantage of a fresh start. But after a whirlwind year, my New Year came and went without much thought about resolutions, thanks to a much-needed tequila-filled vacation with my boyfriend, Jay, in Cancun. But in the blink of an eye, we were back in New York. Suddenly, I woke up one Saturday morning and realized it was already the middle of February. Lying on the couch that afternoon binge-watching a show—restless, but too exhausted to think of any plans to make—a thought hit me: I am in a rut.On the surface, everything in my life was great. I’ve been in my dream job running OprahMag.com for seven months, and every day, I walk into work beyond grateful for the gig. But having the dream job has also meant that I’ve had to put my career first—and myself, somewhere after that.That constant hustle at work resulted in a lot of mindless stress-eating; I often … [Read more...] about We Tried J.Lo and A-Rod’s 10-Day No Sugar, No Carb Challenge—and Lost 16 Pounds
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This Plank Torches Your Abs and Quads
Ab sessions are often performed in isolation after the main workout is done, tacked on as an accessory or afterthought. But your core is essential for full body strength, and you can often hit two muscle groups (or more) at the price of one—so make sure your routine includes exercises that give your core a chance to shine in the main set. Trainer Charlee Atkins, C.S.C.S. uses those types of multifaceted exercises to keep her workouts fresh and effective, especially when she has to program around limitations like gym access and a lack of equipment. That's when moves like the plank and leg extension come up in the clutch. Superior Fitness Exercise/Yoga/Stability Ball "Because a lot of my clients do their workouts at-home I've had to find different ways to do leg exercises that aren't squats or lunges," she says. "This exercise is a triple-whammy because it requires a lot of core strength and balance, but if you do enough reps of them you really start to light up the … [Read more...] about This Plank Torches Your Abs and Quads
The Intense AM Workout That Fuels a Hip-Hop Tastemaker
The man who managed Biggie Smalls rolls his eyes at the Charlie Brown ringtone blasting from his phone, and then just keeps doing a shoulder press. It’s 6:25 in the morning, and Mark Pitts’s day is off to a late start. The RCA executive should be close to wrapping up his workout by now, maybe already sipping his postlift shake. But this session began 25 minutes ago and he’s only halfway through his second full-body circuit at Body by Ayman, a gym in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.No sense rushing, though, since the 48-year-old president of RCA’s urban-music division and CEO of ByStorm Entertainment has his work with him. Welcome to Pitts’s lab, where music is on his brain. “When I’m working out, it opens up my creativity,” he says. “It just clears up the pathways when you’re unsure about something.” In 2017, he was waffling on Atlanta-based rapper Deante’ Hitchcock. Then came a 5:00 a.m. biceps blast. “I was … [Read more...] about The Intense AM Workout That Fuels a Hip-Hop Tastemaker
Jennifer Lopez And Alex Rodriguez Totally Hit The Gym Together On New Year’s Day
Getty ImagesKevin Mazur/MG18 In case the new calendar year wasn't enough inspo to dive into your 2019 fitness goals, just take a cue from the cutest pair ever: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod just shared his first workout of 2019 on Instagram. “The grind never stops. What are you going to make of 2019?” Alex captioned his video, which was shot to the music of his girlfriend J.Lo's new song, “Limitless.” The video shows the former Yankees shortstop and the singer cranking out some seriously impressive moves at Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach, California. The couple took turns doing reps of the bench press, the Roman chair (with weights!), lat pulldown, and more. (Phew, it's tiring just watching them.)And, of course, J.Lo looked fit AF and rocked a sports bra and leggings look that totally showed off her sculpted abs. This isn't the first time this power couple got their sweat on together—A-Rod has posted other videos of their workouts in the … [Read more...] about Jennifer Lopez And Alex Rodriguez Totally Hit The Gym Together On New Year’s Day
Carrie Underwood Swears By This Jump-Rope Ladder Workout For Iconic Legs
ICYMI, here's the main takeaway from, oh, any of Carrie Underwood's recent performances: Legs. For. Days. “Carrie is in incredible [shape] and is always up for an extra challenge,” says Eve Overland, Carrie’s on-tour trainer. “Often, we will jump rope in between lifting sets as [a form of] active recovery.” Advertisement - Continue Reading Below And she's certainly not the only celeb obsessed with the tool—fitness queens like Adriana Lima, Kate Hudson, and Khloé Kardashian are also fans. There’s a reason this simple old-school playground staple has catapulted to cult status. “I absolutely love the jump rope because of its do-anywhere convenience, packability, and allover toning effect,” says trainer Christa DiPaolo, co-creator of Equinox’s The Cut: Jump Rope class. For Carrie, her fave way to use a jump rope is as part of a full-body routine. Steal her exact circuit below—just be ready to feel the burn when … [Read more...] about Carrie Underwood Swears By This Jump-Rope Ladder Workout For Iconic Legs