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. 

MARISSA MILLER'S HUSBAND LOVES her NEW PILATES BODY

We have blogged about model Marissa Miller's amazing pregnancy body in the past, which she credited to regular Pilates and healthy eating. Since giving birth to her first child Gavin in December 2012, the stunning retired Victoria Secret model has remained as fit and toned as ever. 

Marissa admitted just last week that her husband Griffin Guess actually preferred her pregnancy body to her body before Gavin's birth. As a result Miller has taken a more relaxed approach to her famous body and is looking better than ever (see the top photo). 

The blonde beauty reveals to People magazine; "My husband kept telling me that I looked better with the weight! I used to do a ton of cardio, but the last couple years I've focused on just doing Pilates and work on toning. It's really difficult to work out like I used with a baby, but I make the most of the time when I do. On a good week, that would be three or four days a week (doing Pilates' classes)."

The Sports Illustrated beauty started to really love and take care of her body when she found out she was pregnant in early 2012. 

"It was really important to me during pregnancy not to stress about weight gain. I ate healthy and worked out, so whatever my body wanted to put on was what the baby needed."

We, like Marissa's admiring hubby, think that her new Pilates body looks amazing! Want to tone up post pregnancy? Or do you feel that your current exercise regime is not working for you? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com. 

x Emily 

images from Victoria Secret, Women's Health & Examiner. 

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 

JULIA ROBERTS KEEPS HER FIGURE with PILATES & HOME-COOKED MEALS

Julia Roberts has packed a lot in her 46 years. She is one of the most famous and most stunning actresses out there as well as being a devoted mother. Not to mention that Roberts has one of the best bodies in Hollywood! 

The humble actress says that she keeps her figure trim by focusing on making healthy, home-cooked meals every night for her two children and her husband, Danny Moder. Julia told People magazine that her family really value this time eating together and that there is no yelling or fighting, unlike the majority of her movie dialogues! 

"Our conversations are so much happier than that," Julia comments. "I ask, 'How's school? Who has homework?' It's easy."

Julia was recently interviewed by women's magazine Marie Claire, where she again made a point of explaining how much she loves her time in the kitchen. 

"It's my privilege and honour to cook three meals a day for my family, and it's a luxury on a level that I didn't even realise because it can be relentless for me on some days. You have pride in how you take care of your family," Roberts remarks. 

Understandably, eating meals with families also benefits children as the U.S News & World  Report revealed recently. Children who consume dinner and/or other meals with their families are slimmer than children who do not partake in this. In addition, these children that eat home-cooked meals regularly at the dinner table are also less likely to develop eating disorders in later life and are 24 percent more likely to continue to eat healthy foods than children who only occasionally eat with their families. 

According to Well Being Journal, Julia loves to work her body with Pilates and credits this exercise to helping her to shed her pregnancy pounds years ago. Julia also enjoys doing Yoga, run and working out with a personal trainer. 

Want to stay trim and slim like Julia as the years continue to add up? 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! 

Recently fallen pregnant and want to get your fitness and health under control? Interested in having a body like Oliva's by summer? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com. 

x Emily 

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 

ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO rocks PILATES in FUCHSIA

It's that time of year again...the Victoria Secret Fashion Show is almost upon us! It airs on December 10th in NYC and promises to deliver an entertaining and explosive show - as it does every year. I know some girls (and several guys) who look forward to this event every year with bated breath. It's nice to see that one major star of the show, Alessandra Ambrosio, is exercising up a storm in a Pilates class to get her already amazing body runaway ready! 

One may be excused in thinking that the Victoria Secret models do not need to work out to stay slender. However, the famous Brazilian model's exercise regime blows this myth out of the water. Ambrosio attends regular reformer Pilates classes, as well as working out with a PT and doing cardio, such as long walks on the beach or going for hikes. The stunning model insists that she isn't a fan of the gym and running on a treadmill. 

Clearly Alessandra's workout routine has been working for her, as she looks amazing after two kids! (Alessandra has a five-year-old girl Anya and a one-year-old boy Noah). The 32-year-old was spotted hanging out with her adorable kids before a particularly gruelling Pilates class in Santa Monica  last Thursday. Alessandra looked extremely toned and trim in tight fuchsia skull and crossbone leggings as she worked up quite a sweat in her reformer class (pictured above). The brunette beauty looked exhausted yet invigorated after her tough class as she grabbed a coffee and met up with the father of her two kids and fiancee of five years, businessman Jamie Mazur. The model went makeup free to her gruelling Pilates class and we think she looks just as stunning as she does on the catwalk. 

The five foot ten mother recently revealed that she did initially feel pressure in the modelling world to look thinner than she was. "In the beginning of my career I really felt the pressure to be thin - but one thing I always said was that if I had to stop eating to work then I would have to switch careers. Compromising my health to be a model was never an option for me." 

The gorgeous model admits that she loves savoury food and allows herself an occasional treat. "I love Cheetos, those hot, spicy kind,' she says. 'And chocolate. Every time I'm in the airport I'm buying Cheetos and eating them on the airplane". We love reading that models indulge in junk food sometimes too! 

Career wise Alessandra is very dedicated and approaches her work seriously and professionally. "Modelling is a real job...When I first started (modelling), it was a hobby, something fun to do. Before, models had that rock star life and it was all about going to the parties and having that glamorous life, and I think these days, models are more like businesswomen and the whole industry takes it really serious." 

If you want to see this Pilates advocate strut her stuff on the catwalk, tune into the Victoria Secret Fashion Show on Foxtel in December! It's bound to be an entertaining event, with other angel favourites such as Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge and Candice Swanepoel gracing the stage as well! 

If you are interested in toning those difficult to shape areas, call Premium Pilates Studio today! Come try our reformer Pilates and see why premiumpilatesstudio.com it is the workout of choice for so many of the Victoria Secret angels! Call us today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com

x Emily

THE BECKHAMS USE A 'TORTURE' PILATES TRAPEZE TO STAY TRIM

Victoria & David Beckham are one interesting couple. Famous for their quirky antics (among their sporting & fashion talents) they now have another eccentricity to add to the list; working out on a 'torture' Pilates machine! 

The famously fit pair were spotted working out on a Cadillac Trapeze (known to some as a 'medieval torture device') during their holiday in LA just last week. Posh & Becks booked a private Pilates class for just the two of them in a little gym called The Humble Abode. Photographers who snapped the celebrities called the equipment 'intimidating', however it is anything but. The Beckhams' have used the Pilates trapeze for several years and are hooked on this piece of equipment, as it tones virtually every muscle group in the body and boosts their Pilates workouts. 

Victoria Beckham first discovered Pilates in April 2009, after giving birth to three boys. Four years ago the busy mother spoke out about 'hating working out', however Victoria was desperate to tone and strengthen her stomach and pelvic floor. Hence she enrolled in private Pilates classes and began attending these three times a week at a gym, an exercise routine she still maintains four years later. 

Victoria is often spotted at her Pilates classes with David whenever he is in town. The soccer star initially teased his glamourous wife about attending Pilates classes, however once he saw her results from this form of exercise he decided to tag along. A source reveals that the toned couple were in a fit of giggles over how to tighten their pelvic floor muscles in one class! The successful fashion designer informed her husband that she was going to be firm in places she didn't even know she had muscles. We must say that Victoria looks very fit for her 39 years and for having four kids! 

The Pilates Cadillac Trapeze is a very interesting and dynamic piece of equipment as it uses leg and arm springs as well as loops to hang from and a bar for stretching (see photo above). 

Interested in building up your core muscle and pelvic floor strength? Curious to try a workout on a crazy piece of equipment? Call Premium Pilates Studio today on 0402 680 724 or visit us online at premiumpilatesstudio.com.  

x Emily 

ASHLEY GREENE'S AMAZINGLY TONED LEGS FROM PILATES

One of the world's favourite good vampires, actress Ashley Greene, was a vision in white at the premiere of her latest movie 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones', in Hollywood on Monday (see photo above). Greene's super-toned thighs stole the show as they peeked out of a beautiful mini-dress. How does she get these amazing legs, you may be wondering? Lots of exercise! 

Ashley works out 5-6 times a week, every week. She practises Pilates, yoga, martial arts, strength-training and cardio exercise. The actress's very athletic body (as can be seen in the Women's Health photo above) is also due to eating well, however she reveals that she refuses to starve herself or put her body through severe fad diets. 

"I don't do the diet thing anymore," Greene told Women's Health. "I'm a big believer in feeding your body what it needs. Deny yourself something, and you're going to end up shoving your face full of it."

Greene has received some slack over the past three years, as she has slimmed down quite considerably. However Ashley informs that she does not want to be a size 0 (Australian size 6). "A lot of people like to be super-tiny, but I don't want a child's body," she said. "I want a woman's body that is extremely fit. It's so much sexier."

Another way Ashley maintains her trim physique is that she does not drink often, for a few reasons. "I keep to the ground rules: I’m not going to get drunk at a bar," she said. "There are younger girls who look up to me, so I do my best not to stray too far. I definitely try to be a positive role model."

The stunning actress has no idea what is in store for her in the future. Greene says that whilst the 'Twilight' movie series did provide her with very valuable exposure to Hollywood, she still has to fight to receive good movie roles. "It has always been hard, but it is now very competitive," she said. "It's hard to break out, and it is still hard for me. I am fighting for my next job. Nothing is set in stone".We wish you all the best Ashley! 

Want to tone your thighs and stomach like Ashley? Keen to add some resistance training into your life but not sure how to incorporate this? Come try Pilates reformer classes with Premium Pilates Studio today! Call 0402 680 724 or visit us at premiumpilatesstudio.com for more information. 

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