LADY GAGA SHOWS OFF HER FIT PILATES BODY

Singer and shocker Lady Gaga showed off her toned Pilates & yoga body twice this week by posting the above photos to social media. The famous singer loves her regular Reformer Pilates sessions and bikram yoga classes and is proud of her fit physique, as she should be! 

Gaga's fitness trainer Tricia Donega works the singer hard to achieve her super toned body. Donega has said to have introduced several exercise regimes into Gaga's routine and reportedly encouraged her to try Pilates. In April 2013, after extreme hip surgery, the sculpted singer took up Pilates to assist with her rehab and she has since become addicted to this core strengthening form of exercise! Gaga posted the second photo above on Instagram just two days ago of her performing a tricky front lunge on the reformer whilst working her arms with weights. 

Besides Pilates & yoga, the fitness junkie also spins and owns a SoulCycle. And lets not forget all the incidental exercise she does dancing and rehearsing for her concerts and shows! 

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KERRY WASHINGTON DOES PILATES TO SHED PREGNANCY POUNDS

Actress Kerry Washington has Pilates and a Paleo-style eating plan to thank for her slim post-baby body. Since giving birth to her second baby, daughter Isabelle, in April this year Kerry has worked very hard to get back to her previous trim physique. The 36-year-old's trainer Nonna Gleyzer sat down with Shape magazine recently to reveal Washington's exercise and health secrets. 

Gleyzer has trained Kerry for more than five years and is extremely proud of the 'Scandal' stars' amazingly toned body. Washington does regular Pilates workouts with Nonna that focus on all over toning and strengthening. Glezyer is a personal trainer for several celebrities and raves about the benefits of Pilates. "You will stand up so straight and tall, so lean and beautiful. With stronger lower abs, you aren’t compensating with your neck. Whenever you see my celebs on the red carpet—just like Kerry—they walk so gracefully, their shoulders are back… that’s what makes a sexy walk, and that’s what my training does."

Nonna also uses Pilates exercises to work on Kerry's upper body. Gleyzer focuses on working Kerry's deltoids (shoulders), triceps (back of the upper arm), upper back muscles and the muscles around the waist. "I like women to look like natural women; they look sexy and slim but not necessarily like they pump iron at the gym. They are hard working yet elegant figures. That’s what Kerry is to me—hard working yet elegant, gentle and feminine yet so very strong. A total woman!"

Kerry is extremely private about most of her personal life, however she is very chatty about her health and fitness routine, especially post-baby. Washington follows a low carb Paleo-style eating plan and loves drinking coconut water, as it supplies her body with potassium and electrolytes. She tries to eat mainly lean proteins and vegetables and does not overindulge with her food. Kerry is a dedicated and very hard worker and her health & fitness regime reflects this. As Washington's trainer says: "She needs to be in the best shape every single day, and she definitely is!". 

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SINGER LEANN RIMES STARTS PILATES and TWEETS ABOUT IT

Country singer LeAnn Rimes is no stranger to fitness, as she insists that her drastic weight loss a few years ago was due to tough cardio workouts with her trainer. LeAnn's latest fitness craze: Pilates! 

The singer took to twitter to explain how her first Pilates class went on September 18. "Already sore from Pilates...only did it 3 hrs ago. #detoxbath & Advil are going to be needed soon!"

The very next day (September 19th) Rimes posted "Going to get my ass kicked this Friday morning" #pilates. On September 20th the toned star referred to her second Pilates workout "Best workout Ever #shakingsogood". And on September 21st LeAnn attended her 3rd Pilates workout in 4 days and posted #saturdaybuttkicking #pilates #isecretlyloveit". One thing is for sure, LeAnn is in love with Pilates AND social media! 

We hope that Rimes continues to attend Pilates classes, as they would be a perfect addition to her gruelling cardio workouts. LeAnn's personal trainer, Michael Jackson, works with Rimes several times a week. They focus on traditional boxing techniques as well as leg, upper body and arm workouts. 

Jackson reveals that Rimes follows a very strict diet, which consists of unprocessed, natural foods. "She eats a lot of lean meats - fish, chicken, maybe on occasion, lean turkey. She also eats a lot of vegetables - broccoli, carrots, and asparagus. And I try to have LeAnn eat some fruit, like oranges and apples, before 3 o’clock. The reason for that is because fruits contain a lot of sugar, and sugar metabolizes into carbs, so I try to have eat that before she really gets active. Fruits are a good source of energy, much better than energy drinks...And she is allowed a cheat meal once a week". 

Rimes has been looking a little more curvy as of late, which she says that her husband Eddie Cibrian encourages! "It’s nice to have a husband who tells you you’re beautiful all the time. I’ll say to him, ‘I’ve gained a few pounds,’ and he’ll say, ‘Good!’” We think that's what every woman needs in her life! 

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SOFIA VERGARA'S PILATES WORKOUT SECRETS

Stunning Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara works incredibly hard for her bombshell physique, tells her trainer Jennifer Yates. Yates recently dished the details on Sofia's workout routine and secrets to sculpting and maintaining her amazing body! 

“We work out at least five times a week for 50 minutes to an hour, depending on her schedule,” says Yates. "She (Vergara) is dedicated!" 

Yates has her own Pilates studio in LA, which Sofia, 42, attends as often as she can. Vergara loves equipment Pilates so much that she has a type of Pilates reformer machine installed in her home gym! 

"Sofia loves working her butt,” reveals Yates. “We do a lot of squats and deadlifts and a lunges [on the Pilates machine], and we do a lot of things off the machine as well. Recently we’ve been combining some of the heavier weights for the lower body because she’s trying to put a little more mass on, so we’ve been doing a lot of work with kettle bells. She’s really strong!”

Vergara is very committed to her workout routine, so much so that she even made time for daily exercise when on a holiday with her beau, actor Joe Manganiello, recently! Yates says that Sofia takes weights and resistance bands with her on her vacations so that she can keep up her Pilates. 

Something you may not know about Vergara: she is a cancer survivor. Sofia was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at age 28 and consequently had her thyroid removed and underwent radioactive therapy. Now at 42 years of age and cancer free, Vergara reveals that her approach to diet and exercise changed drastically during and after this experience. She works out more than she used to to keep her body healthy and active and also tries to eat as healthily as she can, without restricting herself to just organic food and becoming too obsessed. Sofia loves healthy food including fish, vegetables and salads. The toned movie star eats very healthily during the week and allows herself treats on the weekends. "On the weekends, I order whatever I want. I especially love sushi and Middle Eastern food."

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ACTOR JOHN STAMOS TAKES 'SELFIES' of his PILATES ABS

Actor John Stamos loves his Pilates age-defying abs so much that he couldn't resist posting a picture of them on Sunday on his personal Instagram account. He captioned the first picture above as '"51 (years of age) no filters F' it!". 

At 51 years of age, Stamos's body is more toned and fit than almost 2 decades ago, when he played Uncle Jesse on the popular comedy sitcom Full House. His taut body has become something of a celebrity in itself, as there are over 1.7 million Google results dedicated to the phrase 'John Stamos doesn't age'. 

The secret to Stamos's chiseled physique was revealed in 2012, when he raved about starting regular Pilates classes. Despite initially being "the only guy in there (in the Pilates classes)" Stamos  continued with Pilates and two years on he is still loving this form of exercise. "They plot before I get there (to Pilates' class) 'how can we make John look ridiculous today?'...Because every exercise involves my legs up, like I'm in the stirrups or something...it looks like I'm getting a pap smear! I swear they do it to make me look silly, but it keeps me in shape". 

John saids that he doesn't mind the crazy exercises, as the results he receives from Pilates is worth all the ridiculous poses. "The good thing is, I have a beautiful woman's body now...I have a great ass now." And amazing abs for a 51 year old! 

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PILATES, GREEN JUICES and PROTEIN SHAKES are SUPERMODEL MIRANDA KERR'S BODY SECRETS

Supermodel Miranda Kerr keeps her physique toned & taut with daily Pilates, Yoga and  low carb, gluten-free eating. The ex-Victoria Secret model reveals her body secrets to get her ready for the runway in a recent interview. "I amp up my training. I do a lot of Pilates, yoga, boxing and working my core, butt and legs...I also drink healthy green juices everyday and protein shakes". 

Kerr is a longtime fitness fanatic and tries to do Pilates and yoga every single day. She is also a fan of running, walking and doing ballet workouts. "I exercise everyday, even if its just 10 minutes of Pilates, yoga, squats, lunges or butt lifts...it really makes a difference". 

The famous Australian easily shed the 40 pounds she put on after giving birth on 2010 to her son Flynn by working out regularly and eating very healthy. Kerr likes to begin every morning with a smoothie made from coconut water, chia seeds, maca powder, goji seeds, spirulina and cacao. She has a cold pressed juice that consists of kale, spinach, cucumber and celery twice a day. Miranda choses between eggs with sauerkraut and avocado, or oatmeal with honey and goat's milk for breakfast. Lunch is grilled fish and a salad with kale, spinach, broccoli, fennel, avocado, pine nuts and feta cheese. Dinner is usually a small meal, such as lentil soup and steamed vegetables or roasted chicken.

The trim model has a very healthy outlook on food. "Learn to savour fresh products and remember that food can be medicine, it's the ultimate fuel for the body...Living life in a balance is important. I try to be 80 percent healthy and 20 percent indulgent."

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DENISE RICHARDS FEELS FITTER AT 43 THAN AT 20, THANKS TO PILATES

Actress and mother Denise Richards looks incredible at 43 years of age, thanks to her hard work ethic and dedication to fitness. Richards does Pilates for one to two hours a day, four to five days a week as well as lifting weights and doing cardiovascular exercise daily with a personal trainer. Denise, who recently posed for Playboy in a diamond encrusted bra, wants to prove to the world that 'mothers can still be sexy'. 

Looking super toned and trim in a bright pink bathing suit, the former Bond girl splashed around in the water with her nine year old daughter at the beach in LA earlier this week. Denise's incredible bikini body looks like a woman's half her age, however Richards insists that she works hard to maintain it. ''I am very active. I found what works for my body - everyone's body is different and I think it's best to find what works for you. For me it's Pilates and dance." The busy mum also swears by eating "little and often" and is known to eat small, healthy meals "all day long". 

Denise cannot rave about her love for Pilates enough. “Pilates is the best. I’ve tried every form of exercise, but Pilates really elongates your muscles. Of course, every girl says they don’t want to build their legs, and this doesn’t build at all. It really lengthens the muscles. I do Pilates a lot. I do Pilates four times a week, I definitely have to work out. I’m not one of those girls that can eat whatever I want and still weigh 100 pounds. Pilates was originally designed for dancers, so you do a lot of plies on the machines. It really works your buns and thighs. It’s great!!”  

"I’ve found that Pilates is the best work-out. And also the elliptical for cardio. When I’m really consistent, I work out on the Pilates Reformer four or five times a week. I found that after having two babies, that was the best exercise for getting back into shape...Pilates was the only workout that made my belly flat again after having two kids. I just love it!'

Denise also reveals that Pilates is only exercise that does not aggravate her lower back. Richards has experienced a great deal of lower back and neck pain when working out in the past, however with the help of consistent Pilates she has been able to strengthen her core and cease this pain. 

Pilates has become a fundamental part of Denise's lifestyle.  “I don’t work out only when I’m preparing for a project or shoot or bikini season. Exercising is part of my routine". 

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PILATES is ONE of CINDY CRAWFORDS' ANTI-AGEING SECRETS

Cindy Crawford looks amazing and frankly age-defying at her 48-years of age. The supermodel told Vogue magazine just last week that she owes her toned & trim body to regular Pilates, cardio workouts and low-carbohydrate eating. 

Cindy also revealed in the interview that she has a health & fitness book in the pipeline that will be released in the US autumn. Crawford will list her beauty, diet and workout secrets in this personal book. 

"It'll (her health & fitness book) come out in the fall before I turn 50, so it's kind of a way to celebrate turning 50 as opposed to dreading it," Cindy told Vogue.

Crawford works out 3-4 times a week, doing Pilates, Yoga, running, spinning, stair-climbing, hiking, weights and circuit training. The athletic model likes to mix up her exercise routine so that she does not get bored and so she gets an all-over-body-workout. 

Cindy's stunning figure is also a result of her healthy and low-carb eating plan, however the mother-of-two admits that she does indulge occasionally. "I love chocolate and I have some every day," Cindy said. "I like to get the Dagoba Chocodrops that are 74 percent cacao. I like that they are chip-sized, so a small handful satisfies." That's a clever way to consume your guilty pleasure, just with a few small bites! 

Crawford has made millions due to her trim figure, as well as managing her own very successful skincare line (Meaningful Beauty). Cindy reveals to Vogue that she is a little scared of turning 50, but that over the years she has learnt to embrace ageing. "Beauty changes as I get older. I've always found that beauty and confidence are synonymous. If you feel confident, that's what people see. I always tell people to fake it until they make it."

Crawford is not shy in admitting that she has had some cosmetic work done (including Botox), however she believes that her secrets to ageing gracefully and being happy lie in doing regular exercise that she enjoys, eating healthily and maintaining a positive attitude. 

"My goal in life is not to be happy all the time. That's asking a lot. I just want to be present so I can experience whatever emotion is there. Sometimes it's joy, sometimes it's not joy, and I'm fine with that. I just want to be real."

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KATE HUDSON'S WEIGHT LOSS TIPS: EAT HEALTHY & DO PILATES!

Stunning actress Kate Hudson credits a healthy eating plan and regular Pilates workouts for her amazing 70 pound (31.75 kilograms) weight-loss following each of her two pregnancies. The yummy mummy of two tipped the scales at 184 pounds (83.4 kilograms) at her heaviest whilst pregnant and relied on Pilates and low-carb food to get her back to her pre-baby weight. 

At 35 years of age, Hudson looks like she is in the best shape of her life. The 5 foot 6 (167cm) beauty has been doing Pilates for over 14 years (since she was 19) and credits this form of exercise for her post-baby weight loss, as well as leaning and toning her body. Kate believes in the benefits of Pilates and loves this exercise regime so much that she even filmed her very own Pilates dvd in August last year - due to be released soon! 

The super toned actress admits that losing her baby weight was no easy feat and that she exercised for up to six hours a day every day! Once she reached a happy post-baby weight, Kate reduced this crazy amount of exercise. Nowadays, Hudson likes to maintain an active lifestyle and works out several times a week because exercise honestly makes her feel good. 

"When we start moving our body, it brings more dopamine and serotonin to our brains," Kate tells Instyle magazine. "It awakens your system, so I try to stay motivated to be active. I like Pilates because it strengthens you from the inside out. It really centers on your core."

The trim actress also likes to run, jump rope and do yoga. Hudson reveals that she'd prefer to exercise than starve herself, hence why she exercises daily (so she can eat everything in moderation without feeling guilty). 

The mother of two sticks to a low-carb, high-protein eating plan, not unlike the Paleo diet. This form of eating has been proven to reduce fat around the stomach, as has Pilates! Kate tries to eat no more than 1,800 calories a day and does a juice cleanse twice a day to revitalise her body. 

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