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. 

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x Emily 

Images by Minx City, Star Style and Zimbo. 

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 

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