Archive for October, 2009
Celebrity Fitness: New Batch of Hot Celebs
Ashlee Simpson
Mike Alexander, who has been with the new-mom Ashlee Simpson and her sister Jessica Simpson, says that he is giving an abs workout to get rid of the fat which hides the muscles. This kind of work our should be done isometrically strength training exercises like the plank or wall sit. He is also giving Ashlee a strict diet plan, eating most of lean proteins and vegetables.
Jennifer Lopez
The trainer of Jennifer Lopez, is giving her first triathlon and note that sleep is often overlooked. According to Gunnar Peterson, if one did not get enough sleep,there is a lot of chance to add calories and subtract cardio time, specifically when feel like you have hit a plateau in your training.
Jessica Alba
Ramona Braganza’s 321 Baby Bulge Be Gone workouts have helped Jessica Alba as well as Halle Berry to remain their pre-Honor body figures. The workout should be like this.
“You repeat a 10-minute cardio segment and a 10-minute strength segment 3 times, which adds up to an hour-long workout,” says Braganza. “In addition to traditional sit-ups and crunches, try moves like planking, squat thrusts and oblique exercises on a ball to strengthen transverse muscles.”
Tori Spelling
Tori Spelling’s trainer, Ashley Borden, have noted that exercises which is forcing you to use every major body part will work the smaller muscles while keeping your heart rate up at the same time.
Kate Hudson
Constantly being on the road can seriously cut into your gym time, but a Triad ball can help you take your workout with you wherever you go.
“When deflated, they don’t take up too much room in your suitcase and they’re easy to blow up,” says Nicole Stuart, Kate Hudson’s trainer. “Use them to do modified crunches and oblique exercises wherever you are.”
Cosmetics for Women of Colors
Women are trying to find the latest and the trendiest when it comes to beauty products and beauty tips, especially those known as the women of color. Most cosmetic companies tends to ignore women of color. Those ethnic women are having trouble in finding foundation as well as make-up colors which will enhance their beauty. Most African-American women have usually oily skin, sensitive and tends to have scars easily. Those products which are powdery can look chalky and ashy on darker complexions and those pink pigmented products can be unflattering for those type of skintones.
There are some cosmetic companies which aim on providing products that will fit the needs of the African-American and also Carribean women. On some, they are trying to produce bleaching creams to enable the skin to have a fairer complection.
For women who want a large line with many flattering color options, beauty sizzlers recommends Nars, and MAC. Nars brand has dark lipsticks in lovely shades of brown as well as burgundy. Nars is available at www.neimanmarcus.com and at any major department stores. At the MAC shop , they also have lovely dark-skinned makeup artist, with her brushes in a large tool belt around her waist. Go to www.maccosmetics.com for store locations.
Women of color now have more options, as companies realize the potential of a powerful consumer base. Ideally, cosmetics companies should consider the ethnic market. Most women are willing to pay for quality products and good service, especially if the products are tailored to her needs. A woman of color wants to feel welcome at the cosmetics counter. Consultants should be aware of her needs, and the company should feature ethnic faces in their advertising.

