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The Secret Behind Cameron Mathison's Amazing Abs
Celebrity Fitzness Report, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment
Curious to know how celebrities squeeze fitness into their daily lives? Want to know the secrets of the stars? Bi-weekly, our That's Fit fitness expert Fitz sits down with the celebs we want to know more about, and digs out their great and not-so-great methods to staying healthy.
Cameron Mathison introduced his amazing abdominals to prime time TV viewers last year on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Those abs are a gift daytime soap addicts have enjoyed for a long time, as Cameron has starred on All My Children for many years. Last week, Cameron sat down to chat with me (I'm the squeaky voice you'll hear over a weird connection in the background) about how he stays in amazing shape. His advice is golden and if you do what he says, you may be worthy of some shirtless scenes too.
If you're interested in getting one of those warm and fuzzy hugs Cameron may be handing out this weekend ...
Very hot and very pregnant Jennifer Lopez works it on Dancing with the Stars
Womens Health, Celebrities and Entertainment, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment
Jennifer Lopez just gave new proof of how sexy and capable pregnant women can be. She seemed to bust all of her old Fly Girl moves and do it well during her Dancing with the Stars performance. Her clothes were breezy as to hide her bump, but if one didn't know she was expecting before the show...they would never had known as a result of it.
I say "good for her", and "thanks" too. Pregnancy is certainly a time for cautiousness, but she wasn't risky.....she was just doing her job. In hindsight, I wish I would have vamped it up a bit more when I was pregnant. Oh well. Maybe I'll have an oops! baby and get my chance. Thanks Jennifer for the inspiration.
Marie Osmond passes out after Live Dancing with the Stars routine
Get the "Dancing with the Stars" look
Healthy Places, Womens Health, Celebrities and Entertainment, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment, Reviews & Products, Men's Health
I'm watching Dancing with the Stars right now, and for the most part almost all of the contestants have one thing in common. Hot bodies! Now, I'm not usually one to shout 'hot body', but these people look outstanding. Good for them. As an athlete, I watch and think about the days I use to have hours to do nothing but train all day. I loved being so incredibly lean in athletic. Wouldn't it be nice if we were all paid to dance all day? Or swim, kickbox, run all day. Whatever. We'd all have HOT BODIES too!
Well reality doesn't usually allow us 8 hour training days, but we can still get that sexy look without our own show. Attaining a lean muscular physique requires, weight loss and strength training. Got it. We talk about that all the time. Now I'm going to address the other little 'bonus' things they do to look so great for the show.
- Self tanner. Go spray tan somewhere or do it at home. Tanning lotions are safe and give a nice brown color that will enhance the definition of the muscles you already have. *Tanning in the sun or tanning bed is dangerous, and will destroy your skin. Avoid that OK?
- Show off your assets! If you love your arms, go sleeveless. Got great legs? Show em off. These dancers cover and show their favorite parts strategically. You should do the same.
- Wear high heels. They do make your legs look longer, and force your calves into a constant flexed position. Very sexy looking!
- Actually do your hair and makeup. They don't doof around on this one. If you're a girl...go all out girlie! Guys..try gel.
- Fitted shirts and boot cut pants on the men. YUMMY!
Will dancing like the stars give you an equally hot body?
Healthy Aging, Celebrities and Entertainment, Healthy Kids, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment, Motivation, Nutrition & Supplements, Men's Health
Are you in total awe of the gorgeous long lean muscles being flaunted by the stars and dancers appearing on the television show Dancing with the Stars? Me too! I can imagine lots of people around the country are jumping on the dancing bandwagon because of it as well. Is it realistic to think you too will look like them?
Maybe so! It depends on what you're willing to put into it. Keep in mind that this TV gig is the stars new job. So, they are doing it 10 hours a day to prepare. They probably also have a huge load of folks helping them with their food choices etc. But you can do it too.
Just choose up front how high to set your bar. Do you want to dance to lose some pounds and increase your overall stamina, strength and flexibility? If so, then join a class or do your own high kicking routine in the living room a few times a week, and you'll see results within weeks. If you want the same ripped legs and abs that the stars flaunt every Monday night, you're going to have to do quite a bit more.
Living with bipolar
Healthy Home, Healthy Relationships, Stress Reduction, Diet & Weight Loss, Motivation
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic-depressive illness, is a condition that affects more than two million Americans. The symptoms of bipolar disorder are thought to be caused by an imbalance of key chemicals in the brain. Although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, medicine can play a key role in helping to manage symptoms and extreme mood swings. It can help make behavior more even and predictable.Bipolar disease also has an impact on millions of family members and friends. It is tough watching someone you care about struggle with emotional and physical stresses. Depression affects everyone in the house. So what can you do to help out someone that you care about or live with, that has a bipolar condition?
Number one is to know the disease and that it is a chemical disorder and you nor your loved one can control it all the time even with medication. Recognize the symptoms and mood changes so that you can encourage them to see their professional health care provider. Encourage the person to stick with their prescribed treatments no matter how good they feel at the moment. Learn the difference between a good day and a manic day and let them recover at their own pace. Take advantage of support groups. There are several resources available for families and friends of people with bipolar disorder. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the nation's leading patient-directed, illness-specific organization. The organization's mission is to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders.
