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What Did We Learn This Month?

 

 SELF: March 2013

Hi All!

SELF had a big old redesign and relaunch of its brand recently and according to this article from the New York Times they are aiming for the 20-something reader. This filled my heart with dread but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that it will still be the fun/smart read I look forward to each month.

Here we go…

 

SELF Cover Star for March: 

 

Julianne Hough

I am not a big watcher of Dancing With the Stars but I do remember watching Julianne on the show and thinking she seemed sweet. Julianne has a new movie out called Safe Haven (costarring with Josh Dahumel) and was scared about filming her first love scene (and subsequently needed a shot to get through it.)

 

Julianne is a tiny dancer who gains weight pretty easily so she works hard to keep fit (when not enjoying the occasional splurge day with boyfriend Ryan Seacrest.) You can get a look at an exclusive workout trainer Astrid McGuire (@AstridMcGuire) at this SELF.com link.

 

 

So What Else is in the March SELF?

 

30-Minutes Workouts

Love this feature with “5 Cool Cardio Workouts” that are each only 30 minutes long and can fit into any busy person’s schedule.

 

 

Box Jumps

SELF has a new page called “Dying to Try It” and this month they talk about how to perform a well-executed box jump. Trainer Ted Borgerding of Ignition APG gym in Cincinnati descrbes how to do the jump seen below.

(I love the tights on this model!)

 

 

 

“Sexy Arms. Yours.” (The punctuation very strange in the magazine…)

Another new page is titles “Trainer to Go” which features exercise physiologist Pete McCall (@FitExpertPete) who shows how to get sexy arms.

 

 

 

“The Get-Ahead Drug”

SELF goes into a more serious mode here talking about the dangers of the ADD prescription drug Adderall.

 

 

The Rest of the Best of the March SELF:

• "DIY Facials” Why spend a fortune on beauty things when you can make your own lotions and potions with fresh ingredients you already have at home?
• "High-Top Sneakers" Sparkly, high-top sneakers are all the fashion rage this year darling!
• “Surviving a Quart-Life Crisis” Did I mention they are skewering younger at SELF? This piece is about surviving life in your mid 20- mid-30s.
• “I Married the Wrong Guy” What does it say about me that the one article I really liked in this issue was an anonymously-written essay from a woman claiming to regret her marriage? (Don’t answer that!)

 

Overall Grade: 

B I am not sure about the new direction yet but will give them a couple more issues before I decide whether to keep reviewing each month.

 

Have you read the March SELF yet? What do you think of the new look?  

 

You can check out SELF online at: www.Self.com

 

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What Did We Learn This Month?

 

 Shape: March 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Shape Cover Star for March: 

Jennifer Love Hewitt and her insane curves are featured on the cover the March issue. In her interview Jennifer addresses the rotten things the media has said about her body over the years (which makes me insane—THIS woman was considered fat? Sheesh!)

 

Jennifer admits the hyper-focus on her weight made her self-conscious for a while but success is the best revenge of all as they say and she is flying high now with her Lifetime show The Client List.

 

If you are curious how she stays in shape—check out her routine based on her “Buti” classes from trainer Bizzie Gold (you read that correctly!) Check out her site here: http://www.bizziegold.com/#

 

 

 

So what else is inside the March Shape?

  

“Workout of the Month”

So excited about these workout pages from the March issue! The moves here are from trainer Simone De LaRue whom I have written about for Fit Bottomed Girls a few months ago: http://fitbottomedgirls.com/2012/09/trying-a-body-by-simone-dance-cardio-class-and-an-interview-with-simone-de-la-rue/

 

 

“Show Stopping Ads”

Shape’s Janet Lee offers great advice on how to get your core in tip top condition from what to eat, to the best workouts to try and finally—the steps to getting more zzz’s in your life.

 

 

 

“Yoga, Our Way”

If you are looking to add more yoga to your life but were not sure which practice was best for you—well check out page 72 to find out!

 

 

“Triple Play”

Jessica Matthews developed this routine based on using three different cardio machines at the gym that will help you burn more calories in less time.

 

 

 

 

“Wacky, But it Works!”

Feel funny about using walking poles while walking outdoors or trying your hand at dribbling a basketball? Well don’t feel silly because these activities will help make your workout even more complete.

 

 
  And now the rest of the best of this issue of Shape:

• "Shop Once, Eat All Week” Shape shows us what you can make with just 20 ingredients on your shopping list. Really yummy recipes from author Melissa Lanz (The Fresh 20: Amazon.com link.
• “Love Your Now Body” TLC’s Stacy London (What Not to Wear) is new to the Shape fashion team and I for one could not be more excited! And she is a fellow Brooklynite which makes her extra cool IMHO.
• “Coolest Clubs in America” Did your fancy gym make the list?
• “Head Off Headaches” I get some real pounders between my eyes sometime so this article will be most helpful.
• “Medicine Cabinet: A Checkup” Most helpful guide for what to keep and what to toss from my bathroom cabinets. (Yikes—it was scary in there!)

 

Follow Shape magazine online at: www.Shape.com

 

Overall Grade: 

A Once again they bring a really useful issue. Good job Shape!

 

Have you read the March Shape yet? What was your favorite article? Let me know!

 

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What Did We Learn This Month?

 Fitness: March 2013

What Do We Learn This Month in Fitness?

Lucy Liu
How much do I love Lucy Liu? THIS MUCH!! The star of some of my favorite movies ever (Charlie’s Angels & Kill Bill) talks about how she keeps in amazing shape for her 16-hour shoots on Elementary. Turns out she is a big fan of both Pilates and running on her treadmill.

Check out Lucy’s at-home routine here:

 



“Burn & Firm”
Are you looking for some CrossFit, people?! Well check out this routine from head trainer Megan May. Me likey!

 

 

“Rev Up Your Reps”
Fitness asked one of my all-time heroes Jackie Mother F***in’ Warner to offer her advice on how to amp up your cardio to make amp up the calorie burn.

Also features some cute t-shirts on the bottom which give me the “I Wants.” (My birthday is March 29th for anyone BFC fans who want to get me a little something…)

 

 

“Wanna Lift”
Something must be happening to me because I am really starting like high heel sneakers. (March 29th folks!)

 

"Ready, Set, Run!”
I love this feature though I am not a runner at all. If you are looking to train for a 5k, 10k or half-marathon—this is the best guide I have seen yet this year.

 

 

 

"Buddy Up”
Another great workout (are you paying attention Health magazine? Link.) which features partner-based exercises and brought to us by Astrid McGuire of Barry’s Bootcamp.

 
 And now the rest of this issue of Fitness:
•    “Running Saved My Marriage” I loved this personal story about Danielle Murphy of Windermere, Florida who lost over 90 pounds by setting up running goals with her husband.
•    "Grin and Bare It” Fun beauty story about how to get rid of unwanted body hair.
•    "Break the Headache Curse" If you have headache issues (as I do from time to time) then check out this feature.
•    "Souper Stars” Juno DeMelo tried out a whole slew of canned soups to find the healthiest options available on the market.

 
Overall Grade:
A- My favorite “March” fitness & health magazine I have read so far. Good work Fitness!!
 
You can follow Fitness magazine at www.fitnessmagazine.com

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What Did We Learn This Month?

 Health: March 2013

 

 
Health Cover Star for March:

Jillian Michaels--Whoo hoo!

America’s favorite cranky trainer is back with a new book—SLIM FOR LIFE and shows off some major hot moves in the new issue of Health.  (The only workout pages we get this month by the way—what gives?)

Jillian is now a busy mom of two, Lukensia (2 ½) and son Phoenix (10 months,) and raises her new brood along with her partner Heidi Rhodes. What the badass trainer didn’t take into account when deciding to become a mom to two kids at once was how she would fit in exercise into her new crazy, busy schedule (Sounds familiar anyone?) 

Well, we are all in luck because in this issue of Health because Jillian offers her easiest “Ways (Ever!) to Drop 10 Pounds” as well as her own circuit routine you can do at home. See it for yourself here!

 

So what else is inside the March Health?

"25 Fresh and Easy Ways to Get Healthier”
All sorts of tips here on how to get your life on a healthier track including nuking the dish sponge (who knew?) dropping your panties (really!) and turning DOWN your iPod ear buds once in a while (gradually losing your hearing sucks.) Check out the magazine for yourself to find out why.

 

 

"Exercise-Proof Your Workout”
The weather sucks completely right now and even I, Brooklyn Fit Chick, can lose motivation to go out and get my workout on when my body is screaming for my flannel pajamas and the DVR remote. So I liked these motivational tips on how to get my cold, excuses-making butt to the gym.

 

"Wine or Waistline”
Did you know that alcohol slows down your metabolism? Especially in the belly where it will help store food as fat? I am not giving up my red wine anytime soon but this is an interesting feature on how to drink mindfully. 

 
 

 
“Your Stomach: A User’s Guide”
Having a tummy that behaves can mean the difference between a great day and the worst day of all time as far as I am concerned. So this article was really helpful for me. (Did any of you get that stomach flu that went around last month? The worst, right?)

 

 
 And now the rest of the best of this issue of Health:
•    “Skin Doctors Reveal All” I love me some beauty stories and this one features the best skin doctors in the business offering advice on which products you should get today.  (Many available at your local drug store!)
•    “How Bad is That Habit, Really?” Do you sleep with your makeup (never!) on or pop your zits (ew)? Find out if your undercover beauty habits are good or bad for you. (And for Pete’s sake-stop popping those zits!)
•    "Should You Buy Your Meds Online?” If you have crummy health insurance (like I do) then this article will be really helpful.
•    "Pump Up Your Immune System” How to stay healthy when the flu strains reach a Stephen King-like level.


Follow Heath online at: Health magazine online

Overall Grade:
B Once again we skimped on workout pages. What is happening with that Health? The rest of the magazine is a smart read, however. 

Did you see the new Health magazine? What was your favorite section? How much do you love Jillian Michaels? Or does she scare the living sh*t out of you?

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What Did We Learn This Month?
 Women’s Health: March 2013

Women’s Health Cover Star for March 2013:

Jessica Alba graces the cover and talks about her new book in the March issue. Yes—Jessica is now an author! The insanely beautiful actress has written her first book, The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You filled with her advice on beauty, fashion, food and living the “natural life.”

Jessica is big on being kind to the environment. Her business, The Honest Company, sells eco-friendly home items and she is big on organic beauty products.

Here is a photo of the lovely Jessica and some of her favorite beauty/make-up tips.




So what else is in the March issue of Women’s Health?

“Women’s Health Fitness Awards”
Women’s Health salutes the best in fitness & health with shout-outs to must-have home gear, the top “hot spots” around the country and the latest and greatest workout gear on the market.

 

 

“15-Minute Workout” 
If your back could use some extra attention—try these moves from trainer Mark Merchant, co-founder of As One studio in New York City.

“Fire Up Fat Burning”
I love these workout pages! Frank Salzone, group fitness instructor for Equinox in New York, shows how you can maximize your workouts and rev your metabolism into high gear. (Plan on using some of these in my boot camp class soon…)

 

“Eat This, Cure That”
All-natural remedies to help all kids of annoying ailments from insomnia to heartburn.

 

 

And now the rest of the best of this issue of Women’s Health:
•   “Balancing Act” Women's Health beauty editors talk about PH balance and skin type to show how it can affect your appearance.
•    "The Secret to Staying Motivated" The five “instant rewards” of exercise to keep up the desire to workout when the benefits seem so far away.
•    "Should You Play Doctor?” A look at “at-home medical tests” and when you should (or shouldn’t) rely on them.
•    "Lighten Up!" How stress can affect your efforts to lose weight and get fit.  Don’t stress yourself out people—give yourself a break once in a while!

 

Overall Grade:
A-! Loved the workouts and the motivational pages in this issue.
 
 

You can check out Women’s Health online as well: Women's Health link
 
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What Did We Learn This Month?

 Shape: January/February 2013

 

 
Shape Cover Star for January/February:
The cover star this month is Jenny McCarthy who will have her own late night talk show on Vh1 soon and is also a columnist with the Chicago Sun-Times. I am not her biggest fan for my own reasons but I won’t dwell on that here. Instead I will say that I love the workout featured inside which was created by Jenny’s trainer Mark Harari who is hella cute I have to say.

 

 

So what else is inside the January/February Shape?
 
“Cool Ways to Blast Calories”
I have never been great at working out in the wintertime but these pages may make me change my mind. If nothing else—I want to hang out in a ski lodge by the fire. (My apartment is freezing right now!)

 

“Spin to Slim”
Shape asked Ruth Zuckerman of Flywheel Sports (a top-notch spin studio in New York City) came up with this routine you can do on your own.

 

“6 Clues to Your Heart Health”
Cardiovascular disease is the top killer of women and not enough of us are cognizant of this fact. Shape has the exclusive excerpt from Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book on the six things you need to pay attention to in order to keep your ticker healthy.

 

 


“Fast-Track to Fit”
Jillian Michaels is back ladies & gentlemen and she offers us this butt-kicking workout based on Jillian Michaels Bodyshred.

 




“Step & Repeat”
Weeeee! Ms. Lorna Kleidman designed this workout based on her KettleX Step class which is based out of the Fitness Cell Collective in New York City. I have taken a class with Lorna and can verify her talents as an instructor. Now try this routine which requires a step and a kettlebell.

 

“Katy Perry”
Billboard’s most recent “Woman of the Year” recipient talks about how she keeps such a fabulous figure while she is on the road.

 

 

 
  And now the rest of the best of this issue of Shape:
•    "Your Skin, A to Z” Shape’s big beauty story rocks my world with all sorts of recommendations for lotions & potions that are good for your skin. (Good job picking out Juice Beauty by the way—they rock my socks off!)
•    “Intimate Appeal” I am a big believer in owning pretty underwear even if you are the only person who sees them. (Need to try out the brand Wocoal…)
•    “Take That, Fat!” Simple (really simple) fixes to make your workouts more effective.  
•    “Give Your Desk a Check-Up” My desk is messed-up and gross right now. This article reminds me to get my crap together—stat!
•    “Help—I Can’t Sleep!” Having sleep issues on and off over the years—I always appreciate advice on how to get more zzz’s. 

Follow Shape magazine online at: www.Shape.com

Overall Grade:
A! I have to hand it to Shape—they really brought the workout pages this month. Loved them all!

Have you read the January/February Shape yet? What was your favorite article? Let me know!
 
 

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What Did We Learn This Month?

 Fitness: February 2013

 

 

What Do We Learn This Month in Fitness?

“Power Play”
Ooh, I loved these moves that imitate (in my mind anyway) swooshing down the slopes of Chamonix! (A big dream of mine though I admittedly do not know how to ski.) This comes from trainer Stephanie Levinson who created the “Aspen Ascent” class at the Sports Club/LA in New York.

Now I want to hang out in a lodge and sip whiskey, dammit!

 


 

“10 Hottest Workout DVDs”
Fitness compiled a list of their favorite workout DVDs and I have to say that now I need to add a bunch to my collection. Here is the list:

1.    Denise Austin: Shrink Belly Fat
2.    Pure Barre: Pre Barre Mile High 2
3.    Ellen Barrett: Live Grace & Gusto
4.    Kristin McGee: S3 Strong, Sexy, Svelte
5.    Spark People: Total Body Conditioning
6.    Amy Bento Ross: Kettlebell Power
7.    Jeanette Jenkins: Cardio Kickboxing
8.    Dance Off the Inches: Latin Dance Party
9.    Amy Dixon: Breathless Body Volume 2: The Edge
10.   Jillian Michaels: Body Revolution

 

 

“Dressed to Chill”
Tonight in Brooklyn (as I am drunkenly typing this post) it is fah-reezing and I cannot imagine wearing anything but flannel pajamas in the near future. BUT, this page has some super-cute “get warm” items that give me the “I Wants.”

 

 

"Reboot Your Running”
Believe it or not, winter is the perfect time to get your running game reworked and sorted out. Follow this plan by Brad Hudson, co-author of Run Faster from the 5K to the Marathon.

 

 

 

"The Eye-Opening Truth About: Protein”
I am a big believer in a high protein food plan (I do NOT call it a diet) but read this feature first before considering making any changes in your own menu.

 

 

 

 

"Sculpt Sexy Arms”
Brynn Jinnett of the Refine Method studio in New York City developed these moves that will make your arms look even more beautiful than they already are!

 

 And now the rest of this issue of Fitness:
•    “Keep on Ticking” Heart disease is responsible for the deaths of 1 in 3 women in the U.S. so please read this article and take better care of your ticker. Please.
•    "ReVealeD: Secrets to Perfect Skin” I love me my beauty stories and my skin is a new obsession because I am getting creaky and old. Liked this article very much!
•    "In the Bag" If you are in the market for a new gym bag—check out page 61 of this issue.
•    "The Perfect Match” Laura Dave writes about discovering her love of Pilates after trying out so many other workouts. Keep at it until you find yours!

 
Overall Grade:
A- Loved the workout pages and will bust my Amazon.com budget on workout DVDs now.
 
 

You can follow Fitness magazine at www.fitnessmagazine.com

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What Did We Learn This Month?

Recaps of Muscle & Fitness Hers, Oxygen and Prevention

 

Hey there! Hi there! Ho there!

How is your 2013 going so far? I am doing quite well thank you very much. (You are so sweet to ask!)

I have a stack of magazines to recap here and I am itchin’ to get right to it. So why don’t we just dive right in? Here are my latest recaps of the January & February health and wellness magazines.

 


 

Muscle & Fitness Hers: January/February 2013
•     “Must-Try Moves for…Serious Calorie Burn” IFBB Bikini Pro Ruthie Harrison, IFBB Fitness Pro Tanji Johnson and IFBB Figure Pro Candice Keene offer their favorite cardio circuit workouts.
•    Ellen Hollman: The Spartacus actress has to keep in top shape as she does her own stunts (yikes!) Favorite workouts are P90s Ab Ripper, MMA, Bikram yoga and running in the California sunshine. Sundays are her lucky fun-days with one sodium & noodle-rich meal to enjoy. 
•    “Cozy Workout Wear” I still have a shopping bug left over from Christmas and this page is full of outdoor gear that give me the “I Wants.”
•    “Get an Awe-Inspiring Butt” Can’t say my bask side has ever inspired awe but IFBB Bikini pro (and January/February Muscle & Fitness Hers cover model) Amanda Latona’s routine looks like it might give me the glutes of my dreams. Whoo hoo!
•    “Yoga for Fit Chicks” Loved this story! IFBB Bikini Pro Bethany Cisternino shows how a few Vinyasa poses will help strengthen and lengthen your muscles.
•    “Lose Pounds with Plyo” A Tough workout created by IFBB Bikini Pro Tawna Eubanks will help you kick the winter blues and gain muscle. 
•    “12 Health Ways to Wake Up Chicken” Great ideas to jazz up one of my favorite proteins.

Check out Muscle & Fitness Hers online here: www.muscleandfitnesshers.com

 

 

Oxygen: February 2013
•    Tosca Reno: Oxygen puts the awesome and amazing Tosca Reno on the cover and holy wowza! This woman is 53-years old, people! Tosca writes about the importance of taking a day off from the gym once in a while to get your head and body back in line when you start to feel your workouts fail you. (I just love her!)
•    “Trim Inches All Over!” An excellent allover workout that uses bands.
•     “Your Muscle Up Meal Plan” The diet part of Oxygen’s "Best Body” series features yummy recipes of “clean” foods like Cranberry Breakfast Mug and Scrambled Egg White Pizza.
•    “Boost Your Heart Health” The latest research on how keeping your relationships healthy will help keep your ticker in shape as well. 
•    “Stronger Than Ever!” Here we get a butt-kicking workout that utilizes kettlebells.
•   “Shrink Your Belly” Ox ygen offers an abs express program will help get your core in top shape.
•    "The Buddy System” Tosca Reno and Rita Catolino (“Coach Rita”) share their workout (Rita trained Tosca for a competition) that used weighted plates and helped Tosca win first prize (spoiler alert.)

Check out Oxygen online: www.oxygenmag.com

 

 

Prevention: January 2013
•     “3 Cold Treatments That Really Work” Remember when we didn’t have a Stephen King-like flu scaring the crap out of us?  Well think back to those days and read this article on how to fight off cold symptoms.
•    “Get Slim Without the Gym” Prevention reviews a few home workout DVDs: Zumba Gold, Tara Stiles: This is Yoga, Denise Austin: Fit in a Flash and Kettlebell Kickboxing Scorcher Series.
•    “The Beauty Ingredient to Avoid” Prevention informs us about the potential health hazards. Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and diethyl phthalate (DEP.)
•    “I Reversed My Osteopenia with Exercise” Sara Robbins offers her own true story about losing 50 pounds and reversing the bone-weakening disease. 
•    “Problem Solved: Irritable Bowel Syndrome” If you suffer from IBS using everything from hypnosis to antibiotics to “all-natural” ideas.
•    “Prevention: Let’s Outsmart Diabetes” Prevention will devote one story each month in 2013 to little changes you can make to reduce your chances of getting Type 2 Diabetes. Good on them!

 

Check out Prevention online: www.prevention.com  


So that is all I have for today folks. Have you read of these magazines this month? What did you think? Let me know!

 
Until next time!
 
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Brooklyn Fit Chick
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What Did We Learn This Month?

 

 Health magazine: January/February 2013

 

 (Jennie Garth Photographed by Andrew Macpherson)

 

 

 

Health Cover Star for January/February: 

OMG! It is Kelly from 90210! Jennie Garth, people! Honestly this is the first time in months where I squealed happily when I saw the celebrity featured on the cover. Great job Health!

 

Jennie is 40 years old of awesomesauce and you can read all about her right here: http://www.health.com/health/article/0,,20657806,00.html 

 

Oh, just get the magazine (like I did!) and be happy to see her all over again. Jenny is working with pal Luke Perry on new projects but in the meantime I am going to enjoy this clip.

 

 

 

 

So what else is inside the January/February Health?

 

"Best Shape of Your Life” 

Celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson and Ashley Koff, R.D. created this plan to help actress Molly Sims lose 50 pounds of post-baby weight. I always love getting ideas for moves from Tracy and she doesn’t disappoint here.

 

  

"Soft Skin in Winter? Believe It!” 

As I am typing this I am fighting the urge to scratch my elbows off. My skin is very dry & scaly being my point. (Need to read this beauty story…)

 

 

 

"Retro Diet Tricks That Work” 

Some old school items (grapefruit and cottage cheese) are coming back in fashion for those who want to eat healthier and watch their waistline. They lose me with the rice cake mention, however. (Blech! Who really eats those things still?)

 

 

 
 

“Your Heart: A User’s Guide”

Your heart is terribly important and so many women neglect it until it is too late. Read this article and take care of your ticker!

 

 

 

"Beyond Donuts: Diet Mistakes We All Make"

The picture below of these pastries is making me nuts. I have been (mostly) grain-free for months. I honestly can’t think about anything else roght now, sorry.

 

 

 

"7 Easy Ways to Kick Start Your Metabolism”

To keep your metabolism in gear (so you can eat all day and not starve yourself, people!) just follow these tips. A few of them being:

• Lift First, Cardio Second
• Include Intervals
• Guzzle Water

 

 

 

"Live Long & Strong"

One of my goals in life is to be a cute old person and 101 year-old Ruth Kobin (and the other fabulous people featured in this story) gives me hope I will be insanely adorable in my twilight years. (Fingers crossed!) Ruth takes a walk after lunch every day and puts on makeup every morning. (Me too!)

 

 

 
 And now the rest of the best of this issue of Health:

• “All Day Energy, Every Day” Winter can make you feel blah and run down. Here are some ideas to put some spring in your step. (Get it? Spring…in your step? Oh never mind.)
• “Breathe Easier All Season” Dry elbows are not the only that plague me this time of year. My messed up sinuses go through the ringer and I was not sure what I can do about it. This article really helped. Thanks Health!
• "25 Best Beauty Perk-Ups You’ll Love” I love my beauty stories and this one hit the spot. Really!
• "What to Eat Now” Yummy ideas on what to match with the plain old roast chicken. Nom nom!

 

Follow Heath online at: www.Health.com  

 

Overall Grade: 

B+ I got my workout pages back—thank you Health! You listened to me!  Now keep it up!

 

Did you see the new Health magazine? What was your favorite section? How awesome is Jenny Garth on a scale of 1-10? A hundred—right?

 

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What Did We Learn This Month?

 

 Fitness: January 2013

 

(Photgrapher: Brian Bowen Smith/ Dress: Mai Cashmere Dress)

 

What Do We Learn This Month in Fitness?

 

Ali Sweeney

Fitness is back to interviewing celebrities and who better than Alison Sweeney to grace the cover? Alison is a busy actress (Days of Our Lives,) host (The Biggest Loser) and mom yet still finds the time to get a in a few good workouts every week to keep her energy (and spirits) high.

 

Ali was kind enough to serve as a model for the following core moves (which I plan to use in my own classes) developed by her trainer Steve Lee:

 

 

 

The Tighten Up Series

AFTER the holidays (when you are really ready to get back on the fit bandwagon) you may want to try out the Fitness “Better Body Plan” that features this workout created by Fitness contributor Monica Vazquez of the New York Sports Clubs. (The wood-chop crunch looks awesome!)

 

 

 

“Jump to It!”

Fitness had jump rope expert Tim Haft of Punk Rope boot camp in New York City develop a calorie-scorching routine here. (Confession time—I absolutely HATE jumping rope. Any advice to make it more fun for a fit chick like me?)  

 

 

 

“Fight the Flab”

Even more workouts—yay! This doozy comes from Mike Fitch of the new “Animal Flow” class at Equinox and features moves like the “Beast Reach” and the “Ape Squat.’ Really!

 

 

 

"Listen to Your Gutt” 

As someone who changed her diet quite a bit in the last year—I can tell you about dealing with “tummy toil.” Fitness has a smart article here about all kinds of stomach issues and what you can do about them.

 

 

 

"Chill Out” 

Okay, so I don’t actually need new boots but daaaaaaaaamn some of these are cute! (Especially the Merrell Winterbelle boots featured here amIrightfolks?!)

 

 

 

 And now the rest of this issue of Fitness:

• “Smooth Moves” I love almost everything about winter weather except for the way it makes my skin feel (dry & itchy.) So this article gave great advice on how to better care for my epidermal layer.
• "Hair That Packs a Punch” I am one of those vain a**holes that spends way too much time on my hair so I loved this section! Really good advice on how to keep your hair in shape (no matter its type or texture) while you work out.  
• "OM Schooled" I am going to recommend this essay to a few yoga friends from writer Sarah Hepola who learned how to care for herself better after a yoga injury.
• "Chew on This” LOVED this feature. Fitness looked up the different food myths out there and give us the real facts. (Hey, any publication that tells me it is okay to drink red wine is tops in my book!)

 

 

Overall Grade: 

A- A great issue to get you started on your New Year’s healthy kick.

 

You can follow Fitness magazine at www.fitnessmagazine.com

 

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