ACTIVE LIVING SUMMER 2020
KATE HUDSON
How yoga and pilates keep her fit
Kate Hudson, 41, Just Show Abs In A Bunch Of BY WOMEN’S HEALTH EDITORS
Kate Hudson, 41, is feeling the Friday flow as she showcases her yoga moves in a new series of Instagram photos taken by none other than boyfriend Danny Fujikawa. Oh, and it’s worth mentioning that her butt and abs look insanely toned in every. single. snap. “A breathe and flow kinda Friday,” she captioned the slideshow post before tagging her athletic wear brand Fabletics.
Yoga became a huge part of Kate’s life while she was pregnant with her daughter Rani Rose (the youngest of her three children). “I loved my practice with my growing belly and
wed Off Her Toned Butt And f New Instagrams connecting to her beautiful spirit,” she told her followers last year on International Yoga Day. It’s still part of her workout routine—and so easy to practice at home. Kate told Women’s Health in December 2019 that she works out three or four times a week, and hot yoga is a part of her rotation. She also takes classes on her Peloton Tread, pole-dancing with her at-home pole, Body by Simone, Beachbody Brazil Butt Lift, and private Pilates with her longtime instructor, Nicole Stuart, who she’s been working with since she was just 19. (They’ve known each other for more than 20 years!) Stuart also told Women’s Health UK that Kate has been practicing Pilates for so long, she can tune up on her own. On the healthy eating front, Kate starts every day with celery juice and a protein shake, plus oatmeal,
an acai bowl, or eggs. For lunch and dinner, she relies on plant-based meals like squash and zucchini noodles, sometimes spicing it up with chicken or fish for protein. ”I love how flexible I get and what it does to the shape of my body,” she said of Pilates. “I know I’m at my strongest when I’m doing Pilates.” Clearly, her yoga practice helps, too.
Tips For Working Out At Home — How To Stay Motivated & Not Get Distracted BY LISA GREEN There are plenty of perks to doing your fitness routine in the privacy of your own home (like not worrying about what anyone else is doing, wearing leggings with holes, etc.) but it also can be a bit of a challenge for some who are used to the structured setting of a gym or studio. Without anyone telling you what to do, and without the machines you’re used to, getting motivated and staying on track can take some getting used to — but it can be done. By implementing some tips for working out at home from experts in the industry, not only will you get the hang of it, but you’ll probably actually start to look forward to your at-home sweat sessions. At least when you can’t make it to your gym or class, that is. What’s been stopping you from working out from home in the past? Is it the fact that you can’t take your mind of the dirty dishes in the sink or what’s on TV? Is it not knowing how to tone and strengthen your muscles without your go-to equipment? Or maybe it’s the fact that you typically think of your home base as a place to decompress — not break a sweat. Regardless of what excuse you have, the best in the business can offer suggestions that help you turn off, tune in, and tone up (even if you hate working out). From household items that double as props to making the experience more interactive and supported, the tips ahead should at least temporarily motivate you to get off the couch and get your heart pumping — without having to set foot outside your house.
Go Digital Good news for those of you who need a little direction when you’re working out: Online platforms are more accessible than ever before. If you’re having trouble figuring out which one is best for you, Micah Golden-Grant, celebrity trainer and Head Coach of Ascend 21 Day Fitstart, has a suggestion. “Find an online workout program that is based on some kind of progression in the sense that the workouts and exercises get more intense or more advanced as you get stronger through the days,” he says. “Not only will this type of progression deliver results since it is never letting your body get too comfortable, it will also keep your motivation alive in anticipation of what is coming next and what you’ll prove to yourself that you can handle!” Besides his program, obé is another digital platform that offers a ton of options to get and keep you on track. Trying to save some cash? Erica Hood, CEO and creator of HoodFit, suggests hitting up YouTube (her channel has some stellar routines to follow along with) and the social media pages of your favorite instructions for a few quickie — and free — fitness routines.
Start Early “Take your workout first thing in the morning,” suggests Juliet Kaska, a celebrity trainer and Vionic Innovation Lab member. “Some studies have shown that participants have marginally better results when they exercised in the morning versus later in the day. I have found that when my clients schedule a self-workout early they [actually] work out — when they schedule a self-workout later in the day it can easily get pushed aside or forgotten.”
Dress The Part Obé instructor Sarah Grooms suggests throwing on your fave fitness gear first thing to get you in right mindset. “Whether I’m choosing to work or workout from home, I dress for the occasion,” she says. “Set an alarm for your preferred workout time, and pick an outfit to wear the night before. This way, you have no excuses not to show up for yourself when it’s go-time.”
Set The Mood Besides dressing the part, Leah Schlackman, yoga instructor at Love Yoga and co-creator of Home For the Weekend retreats has a few other ideas for setting a mood that’s actually conducive to working out — no matter your living situation. “Clean the room, make it smell good, put your phone on Do Not Disturb, and listen to great music,” she advises. And music is also a key factor for Kaska. “Curate your personal playlist to keep the body moving for your workout,” she says. “Choose the last song to be something that makes you really happy so you can celebrate reaching your finish line.”
Set A Timer
For Schlackman, setting a timer is a game-changer for at-home workout success — even if you can only squeeze in a small window. “Stick to that time, even if it’s just for 15 minutes,” she says.
Jump Into High Intensity
For some, starting with a slow warm up will feel better, but if you’re game to kick it up a notch, follow Kaska’s advice and get some HIIT moves going early on in your workout to feel a rush. “A way to trick your body into getting joy is with endorphins, so rather than starting light try to make your workout high intensity right off the bat,” she explains. “Jumping jacks are great because they’re not complex, you can do them anywhere, and they’ll get your heart rate up and your endorphins going right away.”
Mix It Up
To keep you from feeling bored, and to challenge
you body, Golden-Grant recommends switching things up during your at-home routine. “Choosing four or five exercises with mix of strength and cardio, and even a mix of muscle groups can spice up the workout because it is a quantifiable personal challenge,” he says.
Pair Up (Even Digitally) You can still implement the buddy system when you’re working out from home alone. “If you are doing a workout video, call a friend and do it at the same time,” suggests Schlackman. And Grooms agrees. “Just because you’re not physically together doesn’t mean you can’t do activities with friends,” she says, noting that obé offers options you and your friend can do simultaneously. “You’ve got an accountability partner and a sweaty selfie to share post class.”
Use What You’ve Got
No equipment? No problem. “If you decide to level up with weights but don’t have any, grab a can of soup or a water bottle and use that instead,” shares Grooms. “Fold a towel twice to have an extra cushion for any floor work. You’d be surprised just how crafty you can get using the things you already have at home.”
Keep Track “Create a fitness-wellness journal,” suggests Kaska. “Take time each day to jot down how you feel, your energy, happiness, strength, and whatever changes you see in your body. This will be motivational, especially as you progress.”
If you think you’re showing symptoms of coronavirus, which include fever, shortness of breath, and cough, call your doctor before going to get tested. If you’re anxious about the virus’s spread in your community, visit the CDC for up-to-date information and resources, or seek out mental health support.
MY INTERVIEW WITH DEMI LOVATO BY BRITTANY XAVIER I had the opportunity to interview Demi Lovato at the Four Seasons last week about her collaboration with Fabletics! Fabletics is an an activewear brand co-founded by Kate Hudson that launched in 2013 to offer stylish and high quality pieces at an affordable price point. The Demi Lovato for Fabletics collection features 12 exclusive outfits ranging in sizes XS-3X all curated by Demi.
a healthy, active lifestyle accessible to everyone – regardless of size, shape, age or ability.
I personally love Fabletics because their mission is to empower women making
Here is my interview with Demi:
This Demi Lovato collection is also benefiting Fabletics’ partnership with Girl Up, the United Nations Foundation’s adolescent girl campaign supporting the empowerment of girls everywhere. I think that is so great when you know your purchase also gives back to a great cause.
Q: What inspired the capsule collection with Fabletics?
Q: How much of the creative process were you involved with?
Demi: I workout 6 days a week, so I am always in the gym. I also don’t get dressed up everyday. Wearing heels and getting glammed up is only something I do when I have to, because I do it so much. I like to wear athleisure clothes and I wanted to create something I would wear dayto-day and my fans could wear as well.
Demi: I was involved in a lot of the creative process, going through the outfits, narrowing it down to which outfits were actually going to make it in the collection. I also picked the colors and basically went in and said, “I love this, don’t like that, let’s add this” I was very much hands on with it. Q: How would you define your style in three
Q: What is your advice to young women who may be struggling with their body image? Demi: Just know you are beautiful the way you are and no one else can tell you what is beautiful and what isn’t. There are people with all shapes and sizes and just because you don’t look a certain way doesn’t mean you aren’t beautiful. Q: Has fitness always played a strong role in your life or do you remember times where you wouldn’t workout?
words? Demi: Chic, edgy and sophisticated. Q: How has your personal style impacted your activewear designs? Demi: I wear edgier clothes, so having edgier clothes in my collection has been impacted by my personal style. Q: What makes Fabletics unique to other activewear lines? Demi: Fabletics is inclusive to all shapes and
sizes and I think that’s what is really special about Fabletics. They do a really good job at making clothes that are flattering on all shapes and sizes. Q: If we’re only able to pick one piece from your capsule, which one would it be and why? Demi: I love wearing jackets when I workout, it makes me sweat more and I feel more comfortable in them. I would say it is the jacket I am wearing right now with the mesh panel and thumb holes. It’s super cute!
Demi: About 3 years ago, I got a trainer and started getting involve with fitness. Back in the day, I used to do it too much and now I found a healthy balance. I went through a period of time where I
didn’t work out at all. I got a trainer and I just fell in love with it. Now I put my physical and mental health in front of my work and everything! — I was also able to chat with Demi about her upcoming projects, which includes a new album and a documentary! Demi recently released her new song Sorry Not Sorry, available on iTunes and across all digital platforms and her album will be dropping later this year that will be more R&B and soulful. Her documentary will also be coming out later this year called Simply Complicated. It follows the process of Demi making her album, what it’s like turning 25, her charity work and an inside glimpse of her life. It will be available on YouTube, so stay tuned!
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Photo Essay: The Gym Experience BY STEPHANIE PATRS Ever worked out at a gym? If not, you should get started. The gym experience is both fun and healthy in every workout. I personally exercise with others and I would recommend the same to anyone starting. At Family Fitness on October 7th 2012, it was a typical rainy day and most members were not present. However, I did not fail to capture the most dedicated members throughout the gym.
Family Fitness has three separate sections. Physiomed on the left is specifically for women and the Dr. Weight Loss clinic is self-explanatory (weight loss training).
Forgot to bring a drink? No fear! Guests and members are free to purchase drinks and snacks near the entrance.
Employees never rest when it comes to making sales with customers.
The gym is a business. Its employees are hard working…
but still have fun on the job.
Advertisements are all over the gym and are mostly used to motivate their members. Rock climbing machine for the kids in ‘Play Zone’ (children’s gym room).
The main room “BE YOURSELF… ONLY BETTER”.
Starting a workout with cardio on the treadmill.
The gym also offers a basketball court for those who love sports.
Working out your abs can always be fun. In the aerobics room, members create a bootcamp to help each other in achieving their goals.
Dedicated members in the boxing room.
Boxing is a great way to let off steam and get in shape at the same time.
Special thanks to Mindy Mahon and Lily Piekos.
Protein Bar Recipe BY ALTON BROWN
Yields: 24 (2-in) squares Total: 1 hr Prep: 25 min Cook: 35 min
Nutritional Information: Nutritional Analysis Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrates Dietary Fiber Protein Sugar
Per Serving 167 5 grams 1 gram 18 miligrams 79 miligrams 23 grams 3 grams 8 grams 14 grams
Ingredients
Directions
• 4 ounces soy protein powder, approximately 1 cup • 2 1/4 ounces oat bran, approximately 1/2 cup • 2 3/4 ounces whole-wheat flour, approximately 1/2 cup • 3/4-ounce wheat germ, approximately 1/4 cup • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 3 ounces raisins, approximately 1/2 cup • 2 1/2 ounces dried cherries, approximately 1/2 cup • 3 ounces dried blueberries, approximately 1/2 cup • 2 1/2 ounces dried apricots, approximately 1/2 cup • 1 (12.3-ounce) package soft silken tofu • 1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice • 4 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 1/2 cup packed • 2 large whole eggs, beaten • 2/3 cup natural peanut butter • Canola oil, for pan
1. Line the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper and lightly coat with canola oil. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, oat bran, wheat flour, wheat germ, and salt. Set aside. 3. Coarsely chop the raisins, dried cherries, blueberries and apricots and place in a small bowl and set aside. 4. In a third mixing bowl, whisk the tofu until smooth. Add the apple juice, brown sugar, eggs, and peanut butter, 1 at a time, and whisk to combine after each addition. Add this to the protein powder mixture and stir well to combine. Fold in the dried fruit. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 205 degrees F. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting into squares. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Skinny Alfredo Recipe BY MAKINZE GORE
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to package directions until al dente. Set aside ½ cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and set aside. 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over evenly, then stir and cook until mixture is lightly golden. 3. Very gradually add broth in
A lightened up version of our Fettuccine Alfredo lets you feel a little bit better about pasta nights. Skipping the heavy cream and using just a little bit of Greek yogurt still gives you a creamy sauce you’ll think is full of heavy cream!
Yields: 4 servings Prep: 10 min Cook: 20min Total: 30 min
Ingredients • 12 oz. whole-wheat linguine • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil • 3 cloves garlic, minced
while whisking, 2 tablespoons at a time, waiting for mixture to become completely smooth before adding more broth. Bring mixture to a boil, then gradually stream in milk while
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
whisking. Bring to a simmer
• 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth
and cook until sauce is thick-
• 3/4 c. 1% milk • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan • 2 tbsp. plain Greek yogurt (optional) • Freshly ground black pepper • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes • Freshly chopped parsley, for serving
ened, 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and add Parmesan and yogurt, if using. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. 5. Add pasta and a 1/4 cup reserved pasta water to sauce and toss to combine. If sauce is too thick add more pasta water, a
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