For 10 years, Rich Guzman has trained actor Jennifer Beals, whose workout is featured in the November/December 2008 issue of VIVmag. Beals is one of the stars of the hit television show The L Word on Showtime, playing power-hungry babe Bette Porter, but in real life she is a jock at heart. Beals culled her [...]

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As featured in the September/October 2008 issue of VIVmag, trainer Stephanie Laff has worked with the award-winning actress Sela Ward for more than a year at the Sports Club/LA, where Laff has converted Ward into a kettle-bell devotee. Her playlist for Ward consists of upbeat alternative-pop music. “When we train at Sports Club/LA there’s music [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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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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