By Jessica Smith, Shape
Beth Arnold
Beth Arnold
On running: “I once thought that I had to run to be fit, so I avoided exercise most of my life. Luckily, I have good genes and always stayed thin. However, in the past year I decided it was finally time to get in shape.”
What she does instead: Spinning (three times a week) and weight-training classes at the gym (twice a week). “My butt has firmed up, I have abs, and I really feel that I am in the best shape of my life at 34 years old!”
– Beth Arnold, a children’s book author and illustrator in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Michele Carlson
Michele Carlson
On running:
What she does instead: A combination of boxing, kickboxing, MMA training, barre work, HIIT, weight training, and yoga. “Now 100 pounds lighter, I enjoy using kickboxing as my cardio. I also incorporate HIIT and speed drills (speed ladders, box jumps, bleacher drills, etc.), as well as step. I also love the mini tramp and keep one in my office for when I feel overworked or just a bit ‘blah.'”
Try one of Michele’s favorite workouts at home with this barre routine. It’s designed to help you develop lean muscle mass while improving your balance, flexibility, and range of motion.
– Michele Carlson, a certified master trainer and nutrition consultant
Carla Birnberg
Carla Birnberg
On running:
What she does instead: HIIT, weight training, and yoga. “I’m a lazy cardio-er. I do the recumbent bike (typically HIIT sessions) while I tweet, read magazines, and text friends. This works for me and keeps me fit because I’m consistent. I’m an intuitive exerciser so there really is no ‘typical’ week for me; if I have a planned workout and feel tired, I rest. If I have a planned workout and my body needs something different, I change.”
– Carla Birnberg , certified trainer, blogger, AKA MizFit
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