This Exercise Is the Key to Kelly Ripa's Shredded Abs - It Sounds CRAZY Hard
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In case you missed it, Kelly Ripa has an absolutely bangin' bod. Her arms rival that of an ancient Greek sculpture, her legs make me want to do leg lifts in my sleep, and her abs could likely grate an entire wheel of parmesan cheese. Every time the 47-year-old mother of three puts her toned physique on display while walking the red carpet or posing for an Instagram snap, our jaws practically hit the floor because she looks so darn fit. Needless to say, Kelly works out a lot to maintain her muscular figure - four to five days each week, to be exact. We touched base with the talk show host's personal trainer, Anna Kaiser, to get all the juicy details about Kelly's fitness routine, and honestly, we started feeling a bit winded just hearing about it - and inspired to hit the gym, too! Kelly Ripa's Weekly Workout PlanAnna, the founder of AKT In Motion and an international fitness expert, has been training Kelly for 10 years now, and they've got her routine down to a science. Anna does the same exact workouts with Kelly that are taught in her studios and through her online fitness program, AKT On Demand, so anyone can train just like the Live With Kelly and Ryan star from the comfort of their own home. Kelly rotates between four different workout styles, detailed below:
"It's not about working out longer or harder - it's just about changing the workouts to make sure you're constantly challenged and engaged." The content of these four different workout classes changes every two to three weeks, which Anna says is the key to Kelly's continued fitness success. "We're constantly challenging her differently," she told us. "It's not about working out longer or harder - it's just about changing the workouts to make sure you're constantly challenged and engaged." Ain't that the truth! We seriously couldn't agree more. Kelly's Go-To Core Exercise
Of course, we couldn't resist asking Anna about how Kelly's abs are so sculpted, and the trainer graciously shared her favorite ab exercise with us. Below is a step-by-step look at how to do it at home:
Anna admitted that the sequence is "very hard," which explains why Kelly's midsection is so darn ripped. "You have to try not to let your hips or shoulders move. You want to keep everything as still as possible," Anna told us. BRB, buying an exercise ball so I can try this one in my apartment ASAP - Kelly Ripa-esque abs, here I come! Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI June 25, 2018 at 02:19PM
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Adam Rippon, Yasiel Puig, and More Athletes Strip Down For the ESPN Body Issue
https://ift.tt/2lABhne Athletes are constantly talking about the importance of self-love and body image, but talking about it while naked takes things to a whole new level, and that's what the ESPN Body Issue continues to do year after year. On Monday, the photos for the 10th edition of the highly anticipated annual Body Issue were released, featuring 16 athletes and 10 unique covers, and history was made. Not only are global athletes from all different sports represented, but Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe posed as the first ever gay couple to appear in the issue together. "The goal has always been for us to celebrate the athletic form - in every shape and size - and to allow people to stop and marvel at the works of art these bodies truly are," Alison Overholt, editor-in-chief of ESPN The Magazine and espnW, said in a press release. "BODY10 is a special milestone for ESPN The Magazine and we're proud to shine a light not only on this year's athletes but also on the athletes who so graciously participated over the past decade." Read on to see all the incredible athletes and their photos from the ESPN, and prepare to be inspired. The 10th annual ESPN Body Issue will be available on newsstands June 29. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI June 25, 2018 at 02:19PM
Vitamin D Deficiency Could Be Lung Disease Risk
https://ift.tt/2KiVM5T By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, June 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased risk of a disease that causes lung inflammation and scarring, researchers say. About 200,000 cases of interstitial lung disease (ILD) are diagnosed each year in the United States. Most cases are caused by environmental toxins such as asbestos or coal dust, but ILD also can be caused by autoimmune disorders, infections, or medication side effects. In some cases, the cause is unknown. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore reviewed medical data collected on more than 6,000 adults over 10 years. They found that lower than normal blood levels of vitamin D were associated with an increased risk of early signs of ILD. The findings suggest that low vitamin D might be one factor in the development of interstitial lung disease, according to the authors of the study. It was published June 19 in the Journal of Nutrition. "We knew that the activated vitamin D hormone has anti-inflammatory properties and helps regulate the immune system, which goes awry in ILD," said study leader Dr. Erin Michos. She's associate director of preventive cardiology at the university's Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. "There was also evidence in the literature that vitamin D plays a role in obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and COPD, and we now found that the association exists with this scarring form of lung disease, too," Michos said in a university news release. "Our study suggests that adequate levels of vitamin D may be important for lung health. We might now consider adding vitamin D deficiency to the list of factors involved in disease processes, along with the known ILD risk factors such as environmental toxins and smoking," Michos said. The researchers cautioned that the study results don't prove a cause-and-effect link. However, the findings do support the need for future studies to investigate whether treatment of vitamin D deficiency, such as with supplements or sunlight exposure, could potentially prevent or slow the progression of the disorder. There is no proven treatment or cure for ILD. Most people with the disease don't live more than five years after diagnosis, the researchers said. Health via WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/ June 25, 2018 at 01:43PM
Is There Such a Thing as Eating Too Much Fiber? These Dietitians Give Us the Answer
https://ift.tt/2tCGyyl You may have heard that eating enough fiber can help you lose weight, thanks to its ability to help you feel full and regulate blood sugar. But is it possible to eat too much of this important nutrient? In short, yes - and it can lead to some unpleasant side effects. The daily recommendations for fiber is is 28 grams a day for women under age 50 and 21 grams for women over 50, said Autumn Ehsaei, MS, RDN, LDN. But even if you're loading up on high-fiber foods, such as leafy greens, fruit, and whole grains, it's pretty hard to go over the recommendations. Related: Eat More of This Food For Weight-Loss Success "It is possible to eat too much fiber, although probably unlikely that a general healthy person eating a standard American diet would reach that high threshold," Autumn told POPSUGAR. She added that she rarely encounters patients who eat too much fiber; more often than not, she finds that people don't get nearly enough fiber. But if you do eat too much fiber, complications include constipation, diarrhea, bloating, dehydration, and stomach cramps. "Constipation tends to occur from too much soluble fiber: oats, peas, beans, apples," Emily Holdorf, MS, RD, Founder and Consulting Dietitian at EmPowered Nutrition, told POPSUGAR. "Diarrhea can occur due to too much insoluble fiber: whole wheat flour, cauliflower, green beans, potatoes." Autumn said she finds a lot of these unpleasant side effects also happen when people increase how much fiber they eat too quickly. If you currently don't eat enough fiber, it's best to slowly increase your daily intake until you reach the recommended amount and stay hydrated to avoid digestive and gastrointestinal issues, Emily added. "Fiber is essential for a healthy microbiome, energy and blood sugar regulation, disease prevention, and satiety, so I always encourage people to focus on a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains," Autumn told POPSUGAR. "If they are eating an appropriate amount for their bodies, they probably won't have any issues." Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI June 25, 2018 at 01:38PM
You've Got to See What Jillian Michaels Does With a Pair of Rings to Make Her Arms Shake!
https://ift.tt/2yGQqgh We can always count on Jillian Michaels to motivate us and whip us into shape, but this four-move arm workout is just insane! Maybe too insane. She captions the above photo, "got a challenge circuit for you guys today!" Here are the four moves:
Jillian says the "goal is two full circuits. 30 seconds per move." You can tell by how vigorously her muscles are shaking that these moves are Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI June 25, 2018 at 01:20PM
9 of the Best Fats to Fuel Your Keto Diet
https://ift.tt/2yGMZpT Just like how carbs can be categorized by good (complex) and bad (simple), fats are another necessary macronutrient that can be argued. Monounsaturated fats actually help lower unhealthy cholesterol while providing us with energy. Getting enough dietary fat can benefit many but especially those on the keto diet. Because it's low carb and high fat, eating the right kinds of fats is crucial for transitioning into a state of ketosis. Related: Why You Need to Be Eating Fat If You Want to Lose Weight Online nutrition coach Amber - FitnessFT shared a helpful breakdown on Instagram of which kinds to look out for, regardless of what your diet is:
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The 3 Exercises a Trainer Really Wishes You Would Stop Doing
https://ift.tt/2lwG2Oz As a trainer, one of the things that makes me the happiest is seeing people taking care of their bodies and being healthy. With that being said, there are a few exercises that do more harm than good. In order to prevent injury, consider eliminating these moves from your exercise repertoire. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI June 25, 2018 at 12:39PM
I Tried a Battle Ropes Class, and I Never Sweated So Much in 30 Minutes
https://ift.tt/2tDjPlF Whenever I go home to St. Louis, I know two things will happen: I will eat toasted ravioli, and I will work out with my sister, who is superfit and a certified personal trainer. And since the boutique fitness studio Tru Fusion, which offers a wide variety of workout classes, has opened in St. Louis, we decided to check out a battle ropes class there one Saturday morning. I'm familiar with battle ropes; we use them pretty frequently in the HIIT boutique class SweatShed. But I have never done an entire class dedicated to battle ropes. Right away, my sister set us up on the longer ropes, which are more difficult (thanks, sis). The class was a 30-minute format, with five minutes of a warmup and five minutes of a cooldown. So that left 20 minutes of battle rope work, which doesn't sound bad, right? False - it was intense and a great mix of cardio and strength work. Our instructor informed us that you get what you put into the class, and that couldn't be more true. The harder you slammed and moved the ropes, the tougher it was. The class was set up in a HIIT format with 45 seconds of work followed by 15 seconds of rest. Each set was a different battle rope move using either an up grip with your thumbs on top of the handles (like you're shaking hands with the rope) or a down grip, with your thumbs underneath the ropes. The moves varied from slamming the ropes while alternating each arm to move the ropes like waves, to slamming the ropes to each side, like you would move a long jump rope. Some exercises incorporated squats and curtsy lunges while moving the ropes. I expected to feel the exercises in my shoulders and biceps, but I was not expecting to work up such a sweat from the cardio of it all. About five minutes in, I was looking forward to each 15-second rest, and by the halfway mark, I was begging for the final set. Afterward, I was supersweaty but felt accomplished. It was definitely a good workout and efficient in just a 30-minute class - plus, I'm not sure I could have gone any longer than that. The next morning, I felt it in my glutes and shoulders. Although I unfortunately don't live in St. Louis to take advantage of this class, I look forward to checking out a battle ropes class in New York. If you're curious about trying a battle ropes class, definitely do it! It was a great workout and a fun way to mix up cardio and strength training. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI June 25, 2018 at 12:18PM
I'm a Yoga Instructor, and These Are the 8 Stretches I Always Do After a Run
https://ift.tt/2yFAivf I was a yoga instructor before I became a runner, so having flexible muscles was always a priority for me. It became even more essential in order to prevent injury and the incredible tightness running created. Without fail, after a run, you will see me doing these eight stretches to target my hamstrings, lower back, hips, and shoulders. Health via POPSUGAR Fitness https://ift.tt/2mWxwLI June 25, 2018 at 11:58AM
Dangerous Hogweed Plant Found in Virginia
https://ift.tt/2KnLMYU June 25, 2018 -- Experts in Virginia are warning people to be on the lookout for giant hogweed, a dangerous plant that might make poison ivy seem tame by comparison. Giant hogweed is an invasive species that can grow up to 14 feet tall, with beautiful blooms similar to those of Queen Anne’s lace. Although nice to look at, the plant produces a toxic sap that can cause serious blisters, third-degree burns, and permanent blindness. Despite its dangers, giant hogweed was introduced to the U.K. and U.S. from Central Asia in the early 1900s as ornamental plants for gardens. Today, the plant has been reported in Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Virginia, and Washington. The U.S. government considers it a noxious weed, one that is harmful to the environment, and it cannot be freely bought and sold. Virginia is the newest addition to the list of states that house the weed, which is considerably farther south than where it’s been known to dwell. Researchers at the Massey Herbarium at Virginia Tech recently identified 30 of the plants growing in Clarke County. “The Clarke County population is not spreading,” the researchers write on Facebook, “and you’re very unlikely to see giant hogweed in Virginia.” The Facebook post from the researchers asked locals to report any sightings of the plant to a local extension agent. Giant hogweed can be hard to remove completely. To be sure it doesn’t grow back, you have to remove the entire root and avoid spreading the seeds. Don’t try to use a weed-whacker on them; the sap on the stems could splatter into your eyes, which can cause permanent blindness. Instead, conservation experts recommend calling professionals who can properly remove and destroy the plant. Even though experts don’t think it’s moving any time soon, knowing how to identify the plant could prevent a particularly painful reaction. Giant hogweed is a close relative of cow parsnip, a native plant found in nearly every U.S. state, including Virginia. Both weeds cause similar skin reactions, but the giant hogweed’s effect is much worse. Here’s how to identify it:
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