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Jennifer Beals’ Workout

richard — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:29:27 +0000

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 competitive edge from playing basketball while growing up in Chicago, so it’s not surprising that she likes music to pump things up. Here are some of Beals’ favorite up-tempo tunes and old classics that motivate her when she works out. Click here to subscribe to VIVmag.

Sela Ward’s Workout

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:30:02 +0000

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 playing lightly in the background. But when I want to kick things up a bit I slip on my [iPod] shuffle. I love these songs because they are fun, high-energy and mostly unknown,” says Laff. Click here to subscribe to VIVmag.

Move to the Rhythm

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:47:26 +0000

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

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:45:55 +0000

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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Dance Fever

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:38:16 +0000

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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Pump Up the Volume

admin — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:44:06 +0000

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.

Click here to download this workout playlist from iTunes.