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Former Disney Princess and  star of hit series Hannah Montana,  Miley Cyrus  has shredded her innocent  image in exchange for the sassy, sexy woman that covers Cosmopolitan magazine’s March 2013 issue. Transitioning from long, wavy brunette locks to a short pixie blonde and sporting edgy, risky clothing like her much beloved crop top! The Miley that we used to know seems to have disappeared, gone, vanished. The new Miley is:

1. Not single. She is engaged to hot and hunky aussie, Liam Hemsworth.

2. Working on her fourth solo album.

3. Has taken an interest in twerking. Yes, TWERKING. (See the video below!)

4. To top it all off, she has developed a long, lean “womanly” figure that she shows off any chance she gets. She loves her crop tops!

With the help of celebrity Pilates trainer  Mari Winsor, Miley’s former Hannah Montana physique has transformed into a super sexy figure that she is exceptionally proud of.  Thanks to Miley’s mother, she met with Winsor and fell in love with the Pilates program. Pilates is a workout system that requires concentration, control, and breathing. It builds strength  without looking bulky, creating a sleek toned body. Miley is a fan of all Pilates workouts, but her favorites focus on the abs. (Did I mention her infatuation with crop tops?)

A fitness activist for over 15 years, celebrity trainer Yumi Lee is the secret weapon celebrities use to whip their bodies into shape. A believer in the saying “there is no greater investment than the investment in onesel,f” Lee uses an intense style of training , making sure that she helps her clients both mentally and physically.

She enforces  the idea that exercise is a lifestyle change and  making healthy choices is too a lifestyle change. With this in mind you can achieve any fitness goals. Some  celebrity bodies she has sculpted (and we completely lust over) include  Brad Pitt, Demi Moore, Miranda Kerr and recently hot and sexy mama of two, Jessica Alba!

Lee reveals how Jessica was able to restore that rock hard body (like the one in Honey), with a cross training system. Similar to boot camp fitness, cross fit uses plyometrics (jump training) to increase the body’s strength, agility and endurance.

In addition to cross training, Yumi also specializes in a variety of workouts such as  core training, flexible strength, interval training, circuit training and my favorite boot camp!

Here are three great exercise moves from plyometrics that will help you slim down and tone up fast!

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America’s favorite weight-loss television show has returned, and this time with one of its original tough-love trainers, Jillian Michaels. On The Biggest Loser, Jillian is best known for her “no excuses” approach to helping contestants lose the weight. But love her or hate her, there’s no denying that she whips her clients into shape.

You don’t have to be a contestant on The Biggest Loser to use some of Jillian’s favorite workout moves. We’ve picked out 4 of Jillian’s favorite exercises that will have you sweating and losing inches in no time. (No challenges or weigh-ins required!)

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The holiday season in New York City would not be complete without the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas tree, the window displays along 5th avenue, and of course the famous Radio City “Christmas Spectacular” featuring the high-kicking Rockettes. These dancers spend hours rehearsing, training, performing, and perfecting those eye-high kicks that you see during their 90 minute show. It requires a ton of stamina, flexibility, and strength to keep up with the Rockettes–so, how do they do it?

We’ve got some healthy eating tips, workout pointers and tough exercises to sculpt lean legs worthy of the Rockette’s Christmas Spectacular!

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Tonight is the big night for supermodels like Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes, and Candice Swanepoel.  They’ll slip into their sexiest lingerie and put on their wings for the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which will air tonight at 10pm. While the perfectly toned Angels strut down the runway, the rest of us will be left wondering, “How did they get SO fit?!”. Having good genes certainly plays a big role in the body shape of these women, but they do log in long hours and hard work at the gym to stay runway ready year-round.

In anticipation for the fashion show, Victoria’s Secret has released a series of videos on how to “train like an angel”. Taking a few notes from these workout videos, we’ve rounded up the best exercises for your legs, arms, and abs. Incorporate these simple moves into your next workout and you’ll be ready to rock your own runway, angel wings and all!

And if you need music to get you pumped, we have the OFFICIAL Victoria’s Secret party mix just for you!

Being the First Lady of the United States can be very demanding and time consuming. But for Michelle Obama, squeezing in time for health and fitness always comes first. From her signature lean and muscular arms, to her fight against childhood obesity, it’s clear that Mrs. Obama makes exercising and proper nutrition a priority in her life.

Check out the First Lady’s tips and techniques below along with some exercises to score those sculpted biceps and triceps everyone raves about.

If Mrs. Obama can make time to hit the gym and eat healthy, so can you!

It seems everyone has Rihanna-fever, and it’s easy to see why. Between her catchy hit songs and fabulously fit body, we’re all crushing hard on the songstress from Barbados.

Rihanna is not shy about showing off her curves, and who would be after all the hard work she puts in to keep her body in tip-top shape. She exercises every chance she gets and eats the right foods to fuel her body, staying as dedicated to her health and fitness as she is with her music.

We’ve got the exercises and diet tips inspired by Ri-Ri that will transform your body from flab to fab!

Maybe you remember her from her early days of hosting shows like Wild On! on the E! network, or more recently as the host of Dancing with the Stars. But it’s safe to say when you see Brooke Burke you can’t help but think, “How has she stayed in shape all of these years?!”. Over the course of her career this 41-year-old model, actress, host and mom of four has managed to maintain her weight and slim physique.

So how does she do it?  By working out at least five times a week with fast-paced total-body exercises, Brooke keeps her body looking lean and toned. From her line of workout DVDs, we’ve picked up on some of Brooke’s favorite moves and her tips for staying focused on a healthy lifestyle.

For thousands of years, yoga has been practiced as a tonic for body, mind, and spirit. This ancient discipline encourages relaxation through controlled breathing, meditation, and holding various body poses. In recent decades, yoga has become increasingly popular. But is yoga really a form of exercise? Experts say the answer is yes.

Mind and Spirit

Yoga is an excellent form of exercise for the mind and spirit. The deep breathing and meditation of hatha yoga (widely considered to be the most popular form of yoga in the U.S.) will help you relax. The concentration required during a yoga session helps take your mind away from daily stresses. As a result, practicing yoga may help you sleep better. You may also develop more effective coping skills and a more optimistic outlook.

Endorphins are one of the latest buzzwords when it comes to exercising, but what are endorphins, and why do we need them? Read on to find out about these bringers of a ”natural high.”

The traditional benefits of exercise have been to improve and maintain physical fitness, as well as helping to prevent diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. In addition, exercise is great for your mood throughout the day.

What are Endorphins? 

Exercise decreases stress hormones, such as cortisol, and increases endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s natural feel-good chemicals, and when they are released through exercise, your mood is boosted naturally. Exercise also releases adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine. These chemicals work together to elevate your mood.

Endorphins are defined as hormone-like substances that are produced in the brain and react as the body’s natural painkillers. During exercise, these endorphins are released, and this can produce feelings of euphoria and a general state of well-being. The endorphins produced can be so powerful that they actually mask pain. Physically active people recover from mild depression more quickly, and physical activity is strongly correlated with good mental health as we age.