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Kelly Ripa Reveals Exercise Routine, Says It's an Addiction

It's no secret that Kelly Ripa is ripped. In the latest issue of Good Housekeeping, the talk show host goes into the details of her strict workout routine – and explains why she simply has to work out daily, or she won't at all. A couple of years ago, paparazzi shots of Kelly at the beach made the rou...

8 February 2012
16:11 GMT

Viral of the Day: Faking the Before and After Weight Loss Photos

We've all seen and marveled at them. The before and after weight loss / muscle building photos are everywhere, especially online. Furious Pete is here to show us how they're done. As the video above will show, they could be shot at just 5 hours apart and with some help from trick lighting, angles and Phot...

8 February 2012
07:23 GMT

Cheerleader Anna Watson Can Dead Lift 230 Pounds (104.3 Kg)

Because the image of a cheerleader usually is one of a fit, lithe and slender girl, Anna Watson is here to challenge stereotypes. The 21-year-old athlete can dead lift roughly 230 pounds (104.3 kg) and is the owner of a very impressive set of arms. The Giorgia cheerleader is now making headlines for her dedication a...

3 February 2012
15:31 GMT

World's Strongest Boy Does Push-Ups on Glass Bottles

When most of us were 7 years old, we were probably blissfully playing with dolls and robots, begging mom for sweets and running outside with our friends. Giuliano Stroe has other hobbies, set as he is to prove that he is, indeed, the world's strongest boy. The Romanian kid first caused waves in the international...

2 February 2012
16:41 GMT

Kevin Federline Hospitalized After Heart Scare

Kevin Federline, former husband and backup dancer to Britney Spears, is again trying to shift the extra weight with help from a reality show. Now shooting in Australia, the show was put on hold as Federline was rushed to the hospital after a heart scare. This is the second time that he requires medical assistance bec...

24 January 2012
09:23 GMT

Jodie Marsh Documents Transition from Glamor Girl to Bodybuilder

Until not long ago, Jodie Marsh was known mostly for being one of Britain's naughtiest glamor girls. Today, she's officially a bodybuilder getting ready for the premiere of a new show – and there's photographic evidence to document her transition.To promote the new documentary, Jodie has released...

19 January 2012
16:21 GMT

Jessica Alba Unveils Insanely Fit Body at the Beach

Some women struggle for a long time to lose the pregnancy weight (or any kind of extra weight, for that matter), but not Jessica Alba. Just 5 months after giving birth to her second child, the actress is looking in top shape. Shortly after Christmas, Alba and her adorable family (husband Cash Warren and their two dau...

3 January 2012
14:51 GMT

Kate Gosselin Runs Las Vegas Marathon

Kate Gosselin is putting her training to good use: just recently, the reality star mom of 8, took part in her first marathon ever, the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon, to teach her kids a lesson on determination. Mrs. Gosselin has been a runner for about 3 years, but running the marathon still cost her a l...

6 December 2011
14:31 GMT

Kelly Rowland Has Cellulite and She Hates It

Often described as having one of the best bodies in the industry, Kelly Rowland is no stranger to the trials and tribulations of a regular Jane. For instance, no matter how hard she works out, she still has cellulite. In a new interview cited by EntertainmentWise, the singer talks about how much sacrifice goes into h...

30 November 2011
15:01 GMT

Kim Kardashian Releases Fitness DVD in the UK

Get ready to shape up after Christmas with some help from the most high-profile curvalicious celebrity out there. Kim Kardashian is launching her workout DVD in the UK on December 26, it has been announced. Back in 2009, Kim launched on a venture to lose weight and get in shape. She became a spokesperson for Quicktri...

29 November 2011
16:01 GMT

Kirstie Alley Keeps the Weight Off with Dancing

When television actress Kirstie Alley started negotiations with ABC to become a contestant on Dancing With the Stars on the previous season, many believed she'd fail, but she emerged a new woman from it. She's still keeping the weight off with dancing.Her fans must have kept a close eye on her remarkable pr...

25 November 2011
05:12 GMT

Britney Spears' Biggest Challenge: Getting Up to Work Out in the Morning

Britney Spears has had ups and downs in terms of health and figure. She loves fast food and sweets, so it's no wonder she has to put in the extra effort to stay in shape. On the same note, it's no wonder she hates working out. The pop star sat down with Stylist for an interview just recently, as we also inf...

24 November 2011
14:51 GMT

Sarah Michelle Gellar Hates Working Out

Motherhood really does change everything. Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is the living example of that: in a new interview with Self magazine, she says she no longer puts as much pressure on herself as before in the looks department. Not that she's ever been out of shape, of course. However, today, Sarah is mor...

17 November 2011
16:51 GMT

Julia Roberts Is Freaking Out over Recent Weight Gain

While shooting for the unnamed Snow White film as Evil Queen, Julia Roberts has gained some weight, says a new report. Whereas she was happy to pack a few pounds on “Eat Pray Love,” the star is now desperate to get back in shape. The latest print issue of the National Enquirer (story via here) claims Juli...

4 November 2011
14:51 GMT

Henry Cavill Didn't Want CGI Abs for 'Man of Steel'

When Henry Cavill was cast as Superman in Zack Snyder's reboot “Man of Steel,” many were quick to say he wasn't up for the part. They've probably reconsidered now, after seeing his incredibly ripped body on the set of the film. Cavill, known before this for his role in “The Tudors&rdq...

2 November 2011
15:51 GMT

Transgender Bodybuilder Makes Competitive Comeback as a Woman

Chris Tina Foxx Bruce is not your average bodybuilder, even though she's now eyeing a comeback in sports. Aged 42, Chris was a male bodybuilder, is now a woman, and is hoping to achieve the same kind of performances competing in female competitions. In a recent interview, Chris recalls the amazing journey he&#...

31 October 2011
15:31 GMT

Robert Pattinson Tried to Get a Six-Pack and Failed

He once joked that he could only dream of ever getting co-star Taylor Lautner's ripped physique, but it seems Robert Pattinson did a bit more than just dream. In a new interview, the actor recalls his struggle to get a six-pack – and subsequent failure.After showing off his lean abdomen in “New Moon,...

27 October 2011
14:01 GMT

Garmin Launches Fit App and ANT+ Adapter for iPhone

Garmin has announced Fit, a new fitness app that lets users track speed, pace, distance, time, calories and other metrics, as well as its ANT+ adapter for iPhone, which allows users to pair Garmin ANT+ accessories with their Apple smartphone.Available now through Garmin for $49.99 USD (around 35 EUR), Garmin’s ...

25 October 2011
08:18 GMT

Personal Trainer Eats to Be Overweight, Will Slim Down Again

Some people would rather die than gain a few pounds, while others can't seem to find in them the motivation they need to lose weight. Part-time personal trainer Drew Manning is somewhere in the middle, but his experiment will help him understand both sides. Because he's never been anything but healthy and...

20 October 2011
15:51 GMT

Henry Cavill Got Down to 6% Body Fat for ‘Immortals’

Kellan Lutz trained hard to get the body of a god in the upcoming “Immortals” but he’s not the only one to have done so. Co-star Henry Cavill still has a vivid memory of the grueling training he underwent for the movie. In a recent interview cited by Examiner, Cavill reveals that, as a kid, he was q...

17 October 2011
13:41 GMT

Get the Body of a God: Kellan Lutz’s ‘Immortals’ Workout

Even those moviegoers who hated any or all of the “Twilight” films must have noticed Kellan Lutz and his impressive physique. For the upcoming “Immortals,” the actor is even more ripped: and here’s how he did it. First of all, it seems, you’d have to travel to Africa. Lutz film...

14 October 2011
16:41 GMT

Julianne Hough Flaunts Her Toned Figure for Self Magazine

She’s a dancer, a singer and an actress. With such a busy life, it’s a wonder that stunner Julianne Hough still finds the time to invest a lot of time and effort into her figure but, she tells Self magazine, she couldn’t imagine herself less active. Showing off her incredible physique in the late...

14 October 2011
15:51 GMT

10-Year-Old Fitness Guru CJ Senter Sparks Health Concerns

As the rate of obesity in children in the US is going up, another trend appears to be picking up: that of children over-training until they develop muscles any athlete would be envious of. CJ Senter is only 10 years old but he’s already a “fitness guru.” Senter from Georgia has sold thousands of ...

12 October 2011
16:41 GMT

I’ve Never Felt Prettier, More Feminine, Says Bodybuilder Jodie Marsh

Former glamour girl Jodie Marsh is now a bodybuilder, having documented her transition for a new reality show. Yet, she says in a new interview, she isn’t doing it for attention but rather for her self-esteem. Jodie sat down with Heat magazine (quotes via the Daily Mail) to speak of the motivation behind her im...

11 October 2011
15:41 GMT

Michael C. Hall Runs for Cancer Charity

He’s a cancer survivor himself and he knows only too well the kind of good he can do by simply showing up at an event. “Dexter’s” Michael C. Hall took part in a walk-a-thon at UCLA’s Lymphoma Program to raise funds for it. The actor, dressed in a bright green shirt and wearing running sh...

10 October 2011
14:41 GMT

Jodie Marsh Talks Bodybuilding Challenge, Shows Off Muscles

Former glamour girl and tabloid darling Jodie Marsh is officially a bodybuilder. After winning fifth place in a national competition, the star dropped by This Morning to talk her routine, the challenge of bodybuilding and how it’s changed her life. Though she started training for bodybuilding 3 years ago, she o...

6 October 2011
15:31 GMT

Jodie Marsh Wins 5th Place in Bodybuilding Competition

When glamour girl Jodie Marsh, one of the most high profile celebrities of the kind, announced that she’d be ditching her previous career to give bodybuilding a go, some fans were in disbelief. She’s now proved them wrong.Marsh entered the Natural Physique Association (NPA) Mike Williams Classic and Pro-A...

5 October 2011
15:01 GMT

Kelly Rowland’s Workout and Diet Tips

X Factor judge Kelly Rowland has a killer figure and she knows it. This is precisely why she’s speaking out on the amount of work it takes to look this good: while getting a body like hers is not impossible, it’s not a walk in the park either, so people shouldn’t get the wrong idea. A while back, Ro...

30 September 2011
13:31 GMT

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s Secret to a Killer Body: 3 Personal Trainers

Good genes are not enough to look drop-dead gorgeous, and model turned actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley knows it only too well. To maintain her killer body, the star works with no less than 3 different personal trainers.In a recent interview cited by the Daily Mail, Rosie opens up about the sacrifices she makes to s...

29 September 2011
14:31 GMT

Eddie Cibrian Is Bothered by Criticism of LeAnn Rimes’ Tiny Figure

For months now, the blogosphere has been abuzz with talk that, whatever LeAnn Rimes is doing to stay thin, it’s probably not healthy. Husband Eddie Cibrian is now taking a stand on the matter, saying these reports “bother” him. A while back, Eddie was saying that he was ok with whatever was being wr...

28 September 2011
16:31 GMT

Runner Jonathon Prince Will Be the First to Run a Mile on the Moon

They say dreams know no boundaries, and those of runner Jonathon Prince certainly fit the bill. The athlete and philanthropist has just announced plans to become the first one to run a mile on the Moon.Prince is a well-known name in certain circles, especially after he dedicated himself to various charities and cause...

23 September 2011
16:31 GMT

Hotpants Help You Sweat More, Drop 2 Dress Sizes in Just 2 Weeks

Forget about control pants or other undergarments that promise you instant weight loss without as much as lifting a finger. There’s a new player on the scene, and it says it actually has scientific backing for the claims it makes. Hotpants are regular workout tights that, thanks to the Celu-Lite technology, are...

23 September 2011
15:01 GMT

Hugh Jackman Does Men’s Fitness, October 2011

He’s got one of the best bodies in Hollywood – and a handsome face to match. Hugh Jackman, one of the most down to earth and beloved celebrities of the moment, talks training with the latest issue of Men’s Fitness. Though he’s known for his willingness (and dedication) to physically transform ...

21 September 2011
13:41 GMT

Jodie Marsh Shows Off Incredibly Well Defined Six-Pack and Athletic Figure

Being a glamour model, Jodie Marsh has always been in good shape – but never as excellent as now, new photos of the star indicate. Clearly, she’s been spending a lot of her spare time at the gym, taking very good care of herself. Back in 2009, Marsh, a very controversial and, therefore, popular with the U...

20 September 2011
15:51 GMT

Model Anna Freemantle Is Back on the Catwalk 9 Days After Giving Birth

Some have called it the “supermodel gene,” but new mom Anna Freemantle, who returned to the catwalk just 9 days after giving birth says it’s a combination of good genes, eating right and, most importantly, keeping active. Though she’s not the first model to give birth and then rock a two-piece...

31 August 2011
16:51 GMT

Mariah Carey Has Lost Almost All Pregnancy Weight

Singer Mariah Carey gave birth to twins in April this year. Fans know that she gained a lot of weight while carrying them, but she seems to have lost it almost all now, while keeping out of the spotlight. Since she became a first-time mommy, Mariah has been keeping very low on the radar, making only a few public appe...

23 August 2011
17:01 GMT

Get a Body like Eva Mendes’ with Her Workout Routine and Diet

Undoubtedly, Eva Mendes has one of the best bodies in the industry: curvy yet toned, feminine yet strong. She’s no different than any other women when it comes to working out, she says: she doesn’t necessarily like it, but she knows it’s a must. Eva is featured in the latest issue of Zest magazine, ...

11 August 2011
16:51 GMT

Helen Mirren Named ‘Body of the Year’

Age has nothing to do with it: at 66, actress Dame Helen Mirren bested the likes of Pippa Middleton and Jennifer Lopez in a poll meant to determine who has the “Body of the Year.” Mirren has it, obviously. Conducted by LA Fitness gym on 2,000 people, the poll revealed that Mirren is considered to be the f...

2 August 2011
14:51 GMT

Britney Spears Shows Off Tight, Toned Body on New Tour Date

All that dancing does a body good. She may have kicked off her Femme Fatale tour looking less like one, but Britney Spears is back in top shape, as made obvious in pictures from her latest concert.Back in mid-June, when she embarked on her Femme Fatale tour in the US, Britney came under some serious heat for her choi...

1 August 2011
15:51 GMT

Madonna Is Obsessed with Her Body, Measures Cellulite Regularly

As she’s nearing 53, Madonna remains in better shape than many women half her age, perhaps even younger. However, in recent months, the singer’s love of fitness has taken a turn for the worse and has become an obsession, says a new report. Star Magazine (story via here) claims that Madonna’s obs...

30 July 2011
05:49 GMT

Kim Kardashian’s Tips for a Curvalicious Body

Kim Kardashian has vowed to get in the best shape for the wedding to Kris Humphries, but she’s not willing to do so by sacrificing her health or her principles. In a new interview for Health & Fitness magazine, the reality star elaborates on her workout routine. Though constantly very busy, Kim does enjoy a goo...

26 July 2011
16:01 GMT

Panache Comes Out with Sports Bra that Significantly Reduces Bouncing

Lingerie company Panache is out to revolutionize sports garments for good, by creating a sports bra that cuts down bounce by 65 percent. The new product costs £35 and will become available soon. Unlike other products of the kind, this sports bra doesn’t just flatten the breast in a bid to prevent it from ...

25 July 2011
16:51 GMT

Zac Efron Is Ripped at the Beach

That Zac Efron is incredibly fit may not have been news a couple of years back, but, since moving away from the “High School Musical” franchise, the heartthrob’s weight has fluctuated depending on the roles he did. Luckily, he’s back in top shape. At the beginning of the year, Zac revealed tha...

7 July 2011
16:51 GMT

Kim Kardashian Is Working with Two Different Trainers to Lose Weight

She recently said she had just kicked off the wedding “slimdown” and she was definitely meaning every word of it. Kim Kardashian is so determined to slim down to a size 2 for the wedding that she’s hired not one, but two trainers to help her achieve her weight loss goal. Recent reports had it that K...

7 July 2011
16:01 GMT

LeAnn Rimes Tweets Swimsuit Photos to Prove She Has Curves

Singer and actress LeAnn Rimes is again trying to prove that she’s not as skinny as people say she is. She is definitely not unhealthy or lacking curves and, to present the final argument, she’s uploaded two new photos on her Twitter. This is not the first time that LeAnn tweets photos of herself in a two...

6 July 2011
15:51 GMT

Christina Hendricks’ Tiny Waist Is Down to the Bosu Ball

“Mad Men” star Christina Hendricks is often described as “curvy” but that’s not to say she’s out of shape. On the contrary, she works hard to look as good as she does, especially in the gym, on the Bosu ball. Hendricks has repeatedly said that she doesn’t want and would never...

5 July 2011
16:01 GMT

Heidi Montag Explains ’14-Hour Workout a Day’ Comment

Just recently, Heidi Montag said she lost about 27 pounds in just two months by spending about 14 hours at the gym working out. While not false, she’s now saying that her statement was just a tiny bit misinterpreted. In a brand new interview to promote her upcoming reality show, cited by PopEater, Montag mak...

2 July 2011
10:31 GMT

Emma Stone Mocks Tracy Anderson’s ‘Diet’

Actress Emma Stone has landed her first-ever Vanity Fair cover, just in time to promote any of her upcoming films, like “Friends with Benefits,” “The Help,” “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” and “Spider-Man.” In the interview, she accidentally mocks Tracy Anderson’s “d...

29 June 2011
16:51 GMT

Heidi Montag Claims She’s Been Working Out 14 Hours a Day

Proving again just how obsessed she is with her body, reality star Heidi Montag claims she’s been spending more time than regular people spend at work in the gym for the past two months. She says she was “overweight.”As we also noted earlier today, Montag made an appearance at Wet Republic in Las Ve...

20 June 2011
14:51 GMT

Fergie on Her Body: I’m Just Trying to Age Gracefully

Singer Fergie has one of the hottest bodies in the industry but even she has short periods of time when she adds a bit more curves to it. Speaking about beauty and body image to Allure, the star says she’s just trying to age gracefully. Perhaps speaking in reference to recent rumors that she’s had some mi...

14 June 2011
14:51 GMT


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