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Let the Music Move You

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“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 songs corresponds to the movements in the workout.” Play them while you work out to Jordan’s fitness routine in VIVmag‘s May/June issue!

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Rock the Runway

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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 to have my clients do cardio to upbeat tunes, especially when they do speed or incline intervals on the treadmill or bike,” says Orbeck. “Heidi [really] does listen to her Seal all the time, and she even has her own CD [out] in Germany for kids … she has a really pretty voice. She also sang with Seal at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,” adds Orbeck.

To read more about Heidi Klum and view the workout that Orbeck created especially for her, click here to download VIVmag‘s March/April issue.

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Joyful Jams

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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 they are playing at the gym, but when I arrive, I ask the front desk to put on good tunes like these. I am always looking for new music so Julianne can build her library. If a good song comes on during our session, we’ll wrap it into our workout. People see us dancing and laughing in our own little world. It’s good fun! Each session is very joyful.”

To read more about Julianne Moore and view the workout trainer Kacy Duke created for her, click here to download VIVmag’s January/February 2008 issue.

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Move to the Rhythm

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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 York City. The following playlist is the perfect match to a Balocity workout. “It’s an upbeat mix of motivational music with rhythm, beat and continuous flow,” she says. “You don’t need classical music to feel like a dancer.” To read more about McBrearty and her Balocity workout, click here to download VIVmag’s November/December 2007 issue, available now.

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Energetic Inspiration

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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 plyometrics,” says Mathews. The following up-tempo tunes also “inspire us to push hard when we lift weights.” (When they do cardio, they prefer more mellow music.) To read more about Graham and the training program Mathews created for her, see VIVmag’s September/October 2007 issue.

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Motivation Mix

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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,” designed by Parr, was featured in VIVmag‘s March/April 2007 issue.

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Dance Fever

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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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Mood Makeover

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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 exercising to Britpop tunes from Natasha Bedingfield, another dedicated client of Milnes’. Check out the workout Milnes created for Miller in VIVmag’s May/June 2007 fitness story, “Penelope Ann’s Ambitious Shape-Up,” (Sign up now for six months FREE!).

Click here to download all six tracks of Milnes’ mood-elevating playlist!

Blast Off!

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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. Her voice is unbelievable, so it’s always a pleasure to hear her sing along. I have a pretty good deal — not only is she paying me, but I get a private concert every time we train,” he laughs.

To read more about Kristin Chenoweth and the fitness routine Mike Alexander created for her, see VIVmag’s November/December 2007 issue.

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Pump Up the Volume

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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 in top form for Basinger’s very physical role in the upcoming feature film, While She Was Out. To read more about Basinger and the training program Kaehler created for her, see VIVmag’s July/August 2007 fitness feature.

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