DIANE KRUGER'S LEAN PILATES LEGS

German actress Diane Kruger has let the paparazzi in on the secret to maintaining her long, lean legs - regular Pilates classes!  The toned beauty has been spotted over the past week leaving three different Pilates classes in Los Angeles. Her frilly oatmeal jumper caught the attention of many when she exited a class a few days ago (see photo above). 

The 37-year-old endured a tough Pilates workout the day after partying with her close friend January Jones. Kruger has incorporated regular core-strengthening classes into her exercise regime to keep her fabulously fit figure in check. 

The 'Troy' actress enjoys eating, but stays away from all things processed. Diane likes to eat lots of vegetables and meat to keep up her protein intake when she travels, which is several months of the year. The former fashion model says 'I don't obsess about my weight. I just know I've got to watch it when my pants feel tight!'. 

Whilst the stunning actress says that she is blessed with a slender figure, Kruger still enjoys working out often. She loves to exercise outdoors, such as riding a bike or hiking. Diane sold her car in Paris and therefore bike rides everywhere she possibly can. She says that she hates the gym and does Pilates instead. Diane likes to focus on her abdominal and glut (butt) strength and toning when working out. 

Want to lean your legs like Diane has? Eager to get back into shape for February? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com 

x Emily 

Images by Minx City, Star Style and Zimbo. 

TAYLOR SWIFT SPOTTING LEAVING A PILATES CLASS with her UNICORN

At just 23 years of age Taylor Swift has been doing very well for herself. She has talent, monetary success, beauty and a very toned & envious body. Despite being in her early twenties the famous singer and songwriter works hard for her fit figure with various forms of tough exercise. Miss Swift was spotted just last Friday leaving a Pilates class in LA, wearing a super cute unicorn jumper. How this girl manages to look stylish after doing such an intense workout we will never know (as we never look like that after class!)

So what else does Taylor do to stay fit and healthy besides busting her butt with regular Pilates? At 5 feet 11 inches Taylor loves taking her pins for a run and tries to do one hour of running as often as she can. Taylor does not lift weights or do any specific muscular exercises besides Pilates, as she focuses more on endurance to keep her fit on stage during her high energy performances. 

Miss Swift is a southern American girl and loves to eat and cook, therefore she works out often so she can enjoy her food and not deprive herself. Taylor stays away from sugary drinks and the only liquid she drinks copiously is water. She also eats very healthily on the weekdays as she spends most of her time recording and needs to be constantly energetic. Taylor eats lots of salads during the week and yoghurt for a sugary treat. 

Want to tone up and feel slender and lean like Taylor? Interested in becoming motivated to live as healthily as you can with regular exercise and nourishing food? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com. 

x Emily 

OLIVIA WILDE'S GROWING BABY BUMP AT PILATES

Rush actress Olivia Wilde was spotted leaving a Pilates class last Friday in Los Angeles sporting a very small baby bump! Even though Wilde and her fiancé Jason Sudeikis are yet to officially confirm that they are expecting, Hollywood is impatiently anticipating their gorgeous baby's arrival! The stunning actress was snapped in Reebok stretch pants and a grey workout shirt that revealed a tiny baby belly on Friday morning.  Wilde has actually been spotted on a few other occasions over the last few weeks attending Pilates classes. It is clear that she wants to keep fit and healthy as she prepares for her baby's birth. 

Health and fitness has always been paramount to Wilde. She tries to be active every day, wherever this involves walking her dog, hiking or riding her bike on the beach. Olivia tries to mix up her exercise so she stays motivated. "I make fun of it (exercise), but it's amazing, because you have to push yourself through this resistance, which is so therapeutic," the fit actress says. Wilde has also recently taken up paddleboarding along with her regular Pilates classes. 

The 29-year-old actress has a few fundamental health tips: "Drink water, sleep eight hours (I wish), and don't go within 400 feet of a tanning booth, or I'll slap you. Hard." Wilde is also a very clean eater. She is a longtime vegetarian and made the choice to become a vegan five years ago. "My veganism is at times consistent, other times less so...but I love how it makes me feel. [Being vegan] is not always easy and accessible, but it's a way of life and makes me as a person feel really good and physically look better. My skin was better, my energy was better."

The recently engaged actress is very excited about her future family plans with fiancé Jason Sudeikis. Oliva told magazine Marie Claire that "we've (Jason & her) have discussed all our ideals and hopes. I can't wait for children. I'm open-minded about how many, but three (children), which I love, is like a little party. "

Wilde also gushed about Sudeikis's fatherly skills in the interview;  "[Jason's] so good with kids...I've never before experienced looking at someone and thinking, 'That's who I want to raise a child with.'" 

We wish this lovely couple all the best with the birth of their first child! 

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KERRY WASHINGTON'S SCANDALOUS PILATES WORKOUTS

Gorgeous actress Kerry Washington is becoming a bit of a household name in Hollywood these days. When she's not working hard on the ABC show Scandal she is starring alongside mega famous actors in films like Django Unchained. She was also crowned number two on People's 100 Most Beautiful People list this year and beauty company Neutrogena has taken her on as their creative consultant. 

What does Kerry do during her precious down time, you may wonder? Lots and lots of Pilates!  

According to Women's Health Magazine Washington is a serious Pilates devotee and has been incorporating this exercise into her workout regime for the past six years. The 36-year-old actress does love the toning and weight loss aspect of this exercise, however she has also noticed more skin deep benefits."Pilates has allowed me to be focused on my appearance and my health in ways that are not abusive or critical," says Kerry. 

This Emmy nominee is known to be a very hard worker, as she often spends 16 plus hour days shooting. Washington credits her lean physique to having a very experienced Pilates instructor, Nonna Gleyzer, train her for the last six years. Gleyzer recently shared some insight into Kerry's Pilates workouts with Shape magazine. 

"...she (Kerry) is just so dedicated, devoted, hard working, and focused on her workouts. She does Pilates as much as she can, usually three to four times a week for 60 minutes per session. She initially wanted to try Pilates because this type of training doesn't put pressure on her joints, as she has pinched a nerve in her neck and shoulder area in the past while working with another trainer. My method is gentler on the body but also keeps it toned and strong." 

Kerry's Pilates instructor reveals that a typical Pilates session with the actress starts with lower body work, focusing on the quads, inner thighs, gluts (bottom) and calves. After that the lower abs are targeted intensely, which improves the stability of the sacrum, which in turn keeps the hips and pelvis in alignment, resulting in correct posture and a taller stance - very important for celebrities walking down the red carpet! Once the lower abs have been worked, Kerry's shoulders and triceps get a strong workout and the biceps are lightly engaged. Mid back muscles and oblique exercises complete Washington's tough one hour workout. 

Its not all Pilates that keeps this svelte actress in shape however. Kerry admits that she "lives quietly" and doesn't drink as she considers alcohol to be "empty calories". As Washington simply puts it:  "I watch what I eat. I train, I do Pilates." The beauty reveals that she drinks "maybe twice a year" when she's catching up with old friends. As Pilates instructors ourselves we have to admit that alcohol is one of the best ways to massively increase your calorie intake and looking at Kerry's body she seems to be doing alright without it. However for so many of us, alcohol is part of our social routine. Another way that Kerry stays trim is by eating healthily, which we can all try to do. Washington eats a lot of lean proteins, vegetables and loves coconut water. 

Want to be in the best shape of your life like Kerry Washington is? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com. 

x Emily 

SANDRA BULLOCK'S ARMS are TONED to PERFECTION with PILATES

At the photo call for Sandra Bullock's new film Gravity eyes should have been on her and George Clooney's chemistry. However, all eyes and cameras were memorised by Bullock's enviable physique and super toned arms. 

The stunning actress wore a pink, green and orange colour-block dress to the photo call that made her body look much younger than that of a 49 year-old woman (pictured above). Sandra's youthful physique once again ruled the red carpet hours later at the actual premiere of the film, as she wore a fashionable red dress that showed off her trim arms and toned décolletage. 

Bullock looks to not have aged at all in the last twenty years, due to daily workouts and a healthy, active lifestyle. The five-foot-seven actress insists that keeping in shape is not difficult for her as it is a requirement of her job to be fit and look good. "People always ask me how do actresses do it [stay in shape]? And I say um, they pay us to do this in order to look good on film." Sandra's personal trainer  Simone De La Rue can vouch for all the hard work Bullock puts in to get her rock-hard physique. “Sandra puts in an hour a day, six times a week", De La Rue informs. "She is extremely motivated and driven.”

What does the beautiful actress do to stay looking so good?  "I do a lot of Pilates, kick-boxing and weight training in L.A., and when I'm in Austin [Texas], I run or ride a bike," she recently told Vogue magazine. 

To be more specific, Sandra has recently incorporated Plyometrics (exercises based around having muscles exert maximum force in as short a time as possible) into an hour long workout that combines Pilates and yoga with dance. Bullock does this workout six times a week and has clearly been getting results, if her toned torso and muscly arms are anything to go by. 

Whilst the majority of actresses over 40 seem to stop getting job offers, Bullock is more in demand than ever as she approaches the business end of her 40's. Sandra has had incredible success over the last few years, winning an Oscar for her 2010 drama 'The Blind Side' and grossing over $200 million for her latest comedy 'The Heat'. In fact, Sandra's movies have grossed almost $2 billion worldwide to date! 

As a mum to her little adopted boy Louis, Sandra knows where her priorities lie. Whilst she enjoys her movie star success, becoming a mother has had a profound impact on her life. "Everything becomes richer or more important or more frightening or more challenging [after you're a mum]," she told E! "You feel like you were dead compared to the way you were emotionally before."

Want to get toned arms like Sandra for summer? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com to get working on your summer body now! 

x Emily 

ACTRESS JULIANNE HOUGH'S TONED PHYSIQUE AFTER LEAVING PILATES

Actress Julianne Hough was spotted looking toned and trim leaving a tough Pilates class in West Hollywood just last week. The busy actress is in demand after her recent performances in the movies Safe Haven, Rock of Ages and 2011’s remake of Footloose. The 24-year-old wore a tight blue exercise top that showed off her amazing abs as she rushed out of the gym.

Hough first made headlines when she appeared as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars a few years ago and has since added a lot to her resume, including leading lady, country music singer, Ryan Seacrest’s main squeeze (now her ex) and fitness guru (she’s released two cardio-workout dvds!).  Whilst Julianne definitely has a very hectic schedule that is only going to get busier, she isn’t about to give up her exercise regime.

Besides her regular Pilates classes, the actress likes to swim, take ballet classes, run on the treadmill and attend SoulCycle sessions, which involves riding a bike whilst using weights and resistance bands. Julianne knows that a fit and healthy mind and body cannot be achieved without exercise and a balanced diet.

“It's tough to be disciplined (with food). If I'm hungry or thirsty I don't always know which - I just know I'm craving something. So I do an iced herbal tea. And almonds, always. I cut up vegetables and put apple cider vinegar on them, with salt and pepper. Or snack on some hummus."

The actress shared her favourite meals with Women’s Health magazine, which include baked fish or any type of protein & vegetables for dinner and eggs & artichokes with spinach for breakfast. The movie star says that she likes to cook at home whenever she can. 

Hough also shares her tips for staying trim. “The first thing I do is I cut out alcohol completely, especially wine and I stop the sugar and white, flour-based carbs.”

Julianne also takes a refreshing approach to the idea of beauty in Hollywood. “Beauty comes from within. Whatever you put in your body -- food or anything internally -- is going to show up there…so I try to eat healthy whenever I can”. 

Want to look as good in your exercise gear as Julianne? Looking to trim and tone your tummy? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com.  

x Emily 

KATE HUDSON MAKES A PILATES WORKOUT DVD!

Stunning actress Kate Hudson was spotted just last Friday filming her very first Pilates workout dvd!! Hudson turned heads as she displayed her rock-hard abs in a black sports bra and figure-hugging leggings (photos above) in Santa Barbara, California. The 34-year-old brought along her gorgeous two-year-old son Bingham and her fiancé Matt Bellamy to the beach for the film shoot. By the looks of Kate's super toned tummy and slender legs, Pilates clearly pays off!

Kate is one celebrity that is totally committed to practising what she preaches. Some may question if an actress could/should film a workout dvd, however Hudson is a long time hardcore devotee of Pilates. The mother-of-two has been fine-tuning her core strength with her personal trainer and Pilates instructor, Nicole Stuart, for 15 years! Kate definitely has the knowledge and exercise required to make such a dvd and judging by her fantastically fit body, we are sure it will be a best seller. 

The bubbly actress performed a number of technique-perfect Pilates poses in the sand before taking a rest to cuddle her little son. Despite having a baby just two years ago, the Glee guest star's body is looking better than ever due to her dedication to her exercise regime. Kate's personal trainer, Nicole, informs that Miss Hudson works hard to maintain her enviable physique. "We do Pilates for one hour, three days a week but if she (Kate) is prepping for something it will be more (sessions). We always combine cardio - like a mile run - before a Pilates class. On off days (from Pilates) she'll meet me for yoga or a spin class". 

Kate reveals that she and Nicole have become best friends over the years and only has the greatest things to say about her trainer of a decade and a half. "She's an incredibly person and she really challenges me as a trainer because she's such a great athlete. We both give each other a run for our money. She's always been amazing when it comes to her workouts". 

We can't wait to see Kate's take on Pilates and watch her go through her favourite core strengthening and toning exercises in her fitness video. We are sure that the actress will provide some much needed inspiration to everyone who is considering getting into Pilates! It will be excellent to see Hudson become a health & fitness guru and this workout video is sure to point her in that direction. Keep your eyes peeled online and in stores for her dvd! 

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x Emily 

JAIME KING GETS HER PILATES ON WITH HER GROWING BUBBA

Exercise addict, actress and model Jaime King is not letting an expanding baby bump get in her way of doing Pilates. The 34-year-old was spotted on not one, but two occasions in the past week leaving her Pilates class in LA (see photos above). 

Jaime's beautiful pregnant belly was on display as she wore figure-hugging exercise clothes to her class. The slim actress shows no sign of ceasing her fitness routine as her first baby grows. A self confessed gym addict, Ms King has thrown herself into her Pilates classes, as this low impact form of exercise is both safe and challenging for pregnant women. Pilates focuses on strengthening the pelvic floor and transverses abdominus, two muscles that are very important throughout pregnancy, during childbirth and postnatally. 

The soon to be mother is clearly loving her new exercise of choice. After her Pilates class Jaime couldn't wait to get on twitter and rave about her class. 'Best Pilates session!'

The quirky model revealed that she was expecting via Twitter in early July by posting a photo of her, her husband, filmmaker Kylie Newman, and her two dogs with the caption 'getting ready for another baby to be squeezed into this picture'. Jaime also chose the same social media outlet to share her future baby's name...'The Untitled Newman-King Project'. Definitely the most original name we have ever heard! 

Pregnant, recently had a baby or thinking of adding to your family? Come try Pilates today at Premium Pilates Studio! Call us on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio to make an inquiry. 

x Emily 

KATE RITCHIE'S BEST BODY DUE TO PILATES

Summer Bay's sweetheart Kate Ritchie sat down with Australia's WHO magazine just last week to talk exclusively about fitness and health, among other things. The magazine, out now, displays breathtaking photos of Kate posing in a white dress in a pool and her toned and trim new body is hard to miss. 

Ritchie reveals that constant persistence and increased confidence helped her to achieve her best-ever body. Well, that and Pilates. Just a few weeks away from her 35th birthday, Kate bares her sensational legs and taut arms in the photo shoot. The actress discovered Pilates classes four years ago and has stayed committed to this exercise regime ever since. Said Kate in 2009 "I recently started Pilates classes once a week and I can already see what a great discipline it is." Ritchie explains that she likes exercise that has a particular focus on core strength, such as Pilates, as it "is so important for women of all ages". 

 Ritchie also reveals that her reasons for exercising are three-fold; "As I get older I realise that exercise isn't only about fitting into my jeans, it's about longevity! And it also keeps my mind healthy which is just as important". 

As Channel Seven gets excited to air Ritchie's much-anticipated return to TV show Home & Away after five years, Kate explains that she was not always as confident in her skin as she is now. "I was the awkward, pudgy teenager, but I've slowly grown into who I am now....I did have a really hard time during puberty, but it's made me who I am now. It's nice to feel like the most positive thing I can do is to be the best version of me". We should all strive to do this daily! 

The new size eight Kate also loves to go for walks around Sydney, works out with a personal trainer and is careful with her portion sizes. "I eat very healthily during the week and save the treats for the weekend", says Ritchie. We congratulate Kate on having achieved her best body ever in a healthy and responsible way! 

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x Emily 

HEATHER GRAHAM FLAUNTS HER PILATES & YOGA BODY at THE HANGOVER 3 PREMIERE

The real knockout at 'The Hangover Part III' premiere last Monday was not star actors Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis or Ed Helms, but none other than actress Heather Graham. The blonde bombshell flaunted her age-defying body on the red carpet in a jaw-dropping teal dress, looking closer to 30 years than her actual 43. 

Heather's teal Herve Leroux gown showed off her super fit and toned physique. On the red carpet Graham revealed that she stays lean by sticking to a healthy balanced diet and takes particular care with her portion control. In addition, Heather loves her Pilates and Yoga workouts. 

"I think too much so I like working out because it makes me kind of relax," says Graham. "I like doing Pilates and Yoga. I do Pilates twice a week and Yoga three times a week". Heather is the ultimate Pilates devotee, as she has been practising regularly for the past eight years! Graham has appeared on numerous fitness magazine covers such as 'Shape' (pictured above) so clearly her exercise and eating routine is working for her! 

It may surprise you to know that Graham used to be addicted to sugar. "I used to eat a lot of sugar," she confesses. "It was terrible. I would eat, like, five candy bars in one day. One day I was like, 'I can’t do that (anymore). I definitely try to eat healthy and I let myself have some days where I eat just about anything but I actually like healthy foods." We like hearing that Graham splashes out on not so healthy food on occasion, just as we do! 

The Hangover Part III is now showing in all major cinemas in Australia. Go check it out! 

Want to look ten years younger just like Heather does? Keen to tone and flatten your abs? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com to inquire! 

x Emily 

PILATES DEVOTEE VANESSA HUDGENS' SECOND HOME IS AT THE STUDIO

Former Disney actress Vanessa Hudgens was snapped attending Pilates classes 3 days in a row just last week! The 24-year old may have had a few days off to attend the popular music festival Coachella, but she was right back to her healthy routine just days later participating in tough Pilates reformer classes. That's what we call dedication!

The paparazzi crashed one of Vanessa's gruelling LA Pilates classes and took photos of her in action. Pictured above performing a tough abdominal pike exercise, Vanessa cut a trim figure in her causal workout gear. The young actress is used to cameras flashing at her before, during and after her exercise classes, as the Pilates studio she attends has fast become her second home! It seems that for the last year not a week goes by in Hollywood without pictures of Vanessa arriving or leaving a Pilates class. 

Vanessa has been very vocal about her need for regular Pilates classes, due to a chocolate addiction. "My secret to flat abs is Pilates". Vanessa also hits the gym at least four times a week to attend spin classes and get her heart-rate up on machines. The half-Filpina actress showed off her well-deserved toned Pilates tummy at Coachella festival just days before, with her boyfriend Austin Bulter on her arm (picture above). 

Vanessa's toned and taut thighs, trim stomach and defined arms make lots of appearances in her latest feature film, Spring Breakers, out in cinemas now. Obviously Hudgens has found an exercise routine that works for her, as she has never looked more fit. 

Fun fact: an hour of challenging reformer Pilates burns approximately 360 calories and most of these exercises can be performed whilst lying on your back! Find out for yourself why Vanessa Hudgens and so many other celebrities swear by Pilates. Call Premium Pilates Studio on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com 

x Emily 

KELLY OSBOURNE KEEPS OFF 32 KILOS WITH PILATES & BALANCED EATING

Formerly known as the wild child of Hollywood and the victim of some very mean fat nicknames, Kelly Osbourne is now having the last laugh. The Fashion Police TV star has lost 32 kilos (70 pounds) in recent years and is successful keeping the weight off! The 28-year-old has publicly revealed her issues with her weight, addiction and low self-esteem in the past, but Kelly is now proud to say that whilst her body isn't 'perfect' by Hollywood standards, she 'loves it'. 

The purple-haired celebrity has become a health-focused happy fashion icon who is confident with her body and herself. In a recent interview with Shape magazine Kelly shares her simple secret to weight loss; putting her health before being skinny and being prepared to sweat. 

So how did she do it? Losing the weight is one thing, but keeping it off is quite another! You need determination, commitment and the right exercise and eating program for you. Kelly informs that she does a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio a day which usually includes intervals on the treadmill as well as 'whatever else I feel like that day- Pilates, weights, yoga'. Miss Osbourne combines this with a balanced healthy diet and has ceased going out on Saturday nights so she does not indulge in the copious calories in alcohol. Kelly keeps her workouts fun by dressing up for the gym as she says this makes her feel 'cute' when she looks in the mirror and not 'get me out of here!'. 

The 28-year-old is much more aware of what she eats now than she was in her early 20's and late teens. Kelly tries to eat her fattiest meal in the morning and smaller, healthier meals as the day goes on. 

'I've learned how to eat right and look after myself. Also, I don't weigh myself. If you like what you see in front of the mirror, then what's the f**king point of getting on a scale?' Totally agree with you there Kelly! 

The former wild child admits that she still has days when she looks in the mirror and does not like what she sees, but then she remembers her healthy journey and gains perspective. 'When you change your body, you start to get selfish. You're like, Oh, but that's still fat and that's still gross and why can't I look like that? To stop myself I have to look at how far I've come.' 

After a recent health scare (Kelly suffered a seizure whilst taping Fashion Police in early March this year) she has become even more health conscious and focused on what she is putting into her body. 'Doctors still do not know what caused it. I never want to take health for granted. The seizure was 60 seconds, but those 60 seconds will change my life for the better forever.' 

And one last comment from Kelly that really signifies how grounded and happy she is with her healthier, more balanced life: 

'I've worked hard to get into shape, and I'm going to continue. Not because skinny is important to me, but because I want to feel good.'

We really admire the change that Kelly has made in her life. The media often portrays that skinny means healthy and fit and this is not always the case. Enjoy exercising, relish the taste of healthy food and learn to love the body you have. 

x Emily