“Music is a key element during our [exercise] sessions,” explains trainer Steve Jordan, who worked out with Arianna Huffington, queen of the bloggers, for over a year. “It helps to create the right mood and inspire Arianna to relax and get into the session,” says Jordan. “I chose this playlist because the tempo in the [...]
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Music plays a major part in supermodel Heidi Klum’s life — after all, she’s married to the extraordinarily talented vocalist Seal. So when personal trainer Andrea Orbeck arrives at Klum’s house for training, Orbeck often finds Klum and her kids dancing to Seal’s new CD, System. “I upload music all the time, since I like [...]
Four-time Oscar nominee Julianne Moore and her trainer, Kacy Duke, work out at Equinox Fitness Club in New York City, and they love to listen to good music while exercising. “I always have my iPod, and I like to create playlists for Julianne,” says Duke. “Most of the time we are stuck with the music [...]
Deanna McBrearty, a former member of the New York City Ballet, has created Balocity, a dancer’s workout that anyone can follow. “I believe a workout should be an overall experience. It should include inspiration from the choreography, your movement and the music,” explains McBrearty, who is a certified personal trainer and choreographer based in New [...]
Professional trainer Ron Mathews and actor Lauren Graham have spent many hours training together in the gym over the past two years. Music is a key element for the duo, as it fuels their workout sessions. “Lauren and I prefer rock ’n’ roll and rap for more intense training like leg work, jumping moves and [...]
Podfitness trainer Rob Parr selected the following songs as his favorites to get his groove on while exercising. It’s not surprising that Madonna made the cut, since Parr toured with her for five years, helping to keep her in shape on the road. He’s also worked with Demi Moore and Naomi Watts, whose “Foundation Workout,” [...]
Actress Jennifer Garner and her trainer Valerie Waters both love to work out to upbeat ’80s and ’90s, “feel good,” dance-oriented pop. Click here to download all nine songs on their exclusive playlist. Then, read all about Jennifer Garner’s exercise and nutrition program in “Jen’s Feel-Great-Everyday Workout” (originally featured in VIVmag’s January/February 2007 issue).
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Los Angeles-based Jamie Milnes, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and third-degree black belt in karate, likes to energize his fitness training sessions with actress Penelope Ann Miller by playing good tunes. “The right music can really elevate your mood, which helps set a positive tone for a tough workout.” Milnes and Miller especially enjoy [...]
Broadway star, actor and singer Kristin Chenoweth loves to blast music while working out with her trainer, Mike Alexander. Look for Chenoweth in the new fantasy crime drama Pushing Daisies on ABC-TV.
“These are Kristin’s favorite songs to listen to in the gym,” says Alexander. “She’s from Broken Arrow, OK, so she definitely has country roots. [...]
Actress Kim Basinger and Podfitness trainer and former Today show fitness expert Kathy Kaehler like to pump up the volume during their workouts. “Kim and I love upbeat pop music to pick up the energy in the room,” Kaehler says. “Good music makes the time pass and sets a lively mood.” Kaehler helped Basinger get [...]
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