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Halle Berry’s Post-Baby Shape-Up With Trainer Ramona Braganza

richard — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:55:38 +0000

As featured in the March/April 2009 issue of VIVmag, actor Halle Berry had to get ready for Esquire‘s 2008 Sexiest Woman Alive cover shoot when she was chosen shortly after having her first child. Berry and her trainer Ramona Braganza took on the challenge while being extremely mindful of Berry’s baby’s needs. Music fueled their workout sessions. “Halle loves Prince while I love old-school tunes, so we mixed it up to motivate us,” says Braganza. Here are their picks for an energizing workout. Click here to subscribe to VIVmag.

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.

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.

Click here to download this workout playlist from iTunes.