18 celebrity fitness tips
From Queen Latifah to Serena Williams, celebs share their secrets for staying in shape
From BET.com
When you're famous, you have to be fit. Unlike most of us gym rats (or couch potatoes), celebrities have tough trainers and personal chefs to help them keep on track. But celebs have a few fitness secrets that anyone can use, as well as some advice for loving the skin you're in.
“Dancing – however you do it, even if it's in your living room – is a great workout.” – Ciara
“Constantly challenge yourself – that’s when you get into feeling really fit. And you’ll start to feel the results, the tightening in your thighs, and the changes in your body. And you have to be sure to eat well and hydrate; you can’t do one without the other.” – Melanie Brown
“Whatever your program is, the key is to push yourself to a level where you're hurting. You can't gain conditioning without going through it. You're going to have to feel some pain, you're going to have to feel like your lungs are burning, and you know, you want to spit up blood, that sort of thing.” – Kobe Bryant
“I feel like I've set the example for loving your body no matter what size it is, but I also can set the example for being healthy as well. I'm trying to just be an inspiration to people who just want to get healthy. It's not about losing 100 lbs., because that's not who I want to be. But, it is about being really healthy.” – Queen Latifah
“Dancing's different than hitting the gym...You use different muscles. I definitely feel my legs toning up. It's really good to mix it up and do something different.” – Kim Kardashian
“I don’t feel like you have to be a size zero. We should all just embrace who we are physically. I’m not supposed to be a stick figure girl. It’s just not me.” – Mariah Carey
“We work on the arms. I don't want manly, muscular arms. We work out my butt because I love my butt. [But] my legs are my main focus. I'm obsessed.” – Rihanna
“I’m very conscious of being a curvy woman and I’m very happy that I am a curvy woman.” – Beyonce
“It's hard at first to give up carbs such as bread, but the longer you stick to it, the easier it gets. And you do lose your cravings for carbs.” – Vivica A. Fox
“I like to do outdoorsy things ... Hikes, trails, running, swimming. I love the sun. I'm all about the warmth.” – Alicia Keys
“I've been in the gym for like 15 years now, and I'm just not motivated by it anymore. So I do a lot of outside sports. On my Christmas vacation, I did a lot of cross-country skiing, and I like to hike. I usually do my yoga at home in the evenings for about an hour.” – Jada Pinkett Smith
“I've done the training; I've gone through the motions and done the endless sets of curls, leg extensions, etc on my own. That doesn't work like whole body, circuit training.” – LL Cool J
“I love Pilates because of the way it makes my body look. And I do yoga and some lifting in the gym as well.” – Serena Williams
“Swimming is a killer, I'm not going to lie ... [But] I'm a good athlete. My stamina, I can get that up there if I really try.” – Jennifer Lopez
“If you crave something, you should have a little bit of it, then let it go and move on. Do a little extra exercise so you’re back on track.” – Janet Jackson
“I'm very disciplined. When I don't want to eat, I won't eat. I go on a fish, chicken and broccoli diet, and throw in some carbs - preferably sweet potatoes.” – Usher
“I never would have guessed I’d be up at 4 a.m. to run. I love it!” – Jennifer Hudson
“I know what to eat, I know how many times a day to run, I know how much water to drink in order to really control my bodyweight. So now I'm in a position where I know my body.” – David Banner
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