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Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino’s Abs Taking Over the Fitness World

You may know Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino from MTV’s reality show, The Jersey Shore. What you might not know is that his financial empire is growing. Given his beginnings as a personal trainer, it’s not surprising that his fame has shifted to the fitness industry and beyond.

Sorrentino is expected to make $5 million in endorsements and other financial ventures by the end of the year. The Situation Ab Workout is his DVD scheduled for release this winter. A lot of us are excited to start reading those reviews and finding out the secret to Situation-abs. Sorrentino’s abs seem to get more publicity than he does, so it’s only natural that they start making some money.

The Situation is also a contestant on Dancing With the Stars. Although he hasn’t been known for earning the highest scores, he’s hanging in there and so far hasn’t been sent home. (more…)

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Theresa

Tracy Anderson 30 Day Method Interview and Free Giveaway

Tracy Anderson is one of the hottest fitness trainers around. With a client roster of Gwyneth Paltrow, Courteney Cox and Shakira, this pint-sized former ballet dancer is famous for her specific training method, which she devised all by herself after years of researching the anatomy of the human body, exercise physiology and nutrition.

Her latest creation, Tracy Anderson’s 30-Day Method, makes her amazing system accessible to anyone who is willing to commit 30 days to her tough but result-getting program.

DietsInReview.com had a chance to talk to Tracy about her new book. At the end of the interview, don’t forget to enter your chance to win a free copy of Tracy’s highly coveted release. (more…)

Posted on September 20, 2023 by heather

Tara Stiles Yoga Anywhere DVD Interview and Free Giveaway

UPDATE: The winner, MIO, was selected 10/1/10.

Tara Stiles has been referred to as “the coolest yoga instructor ever” by Vanity Fair. She is the founder of the New York-based yoga studio Strala and personal yoga instructor to Deepak Chopra.

As the face and resident expert of the Women’s Health Yoga Channel, Tara promotes the ideology of “yoga for everyone‚” and incorporating it into your everyday routine, whether you’re at the office or sitting on the couch. Tara is also the Yoga Master for the Master the Shift program, a national health initiative sponsored by Nissan.

As if Stiles wasn’t busy enough, she just released her new DVD, Yoga Anywhere: The New York Sessions, and she has a book out today called, Slim, Calm and Sexy.

DietsInReview.com had the pleasure of speaking with Tara about Yoga Anywhere. At the end of the interview, you can enter a chance to win a free copy of Tara’s new Yoga Anywhere DVD. Read on to find out how.

Tell us about Yoga Anywhere: The New York Sessions. (more…)

Posted on August 31, 2023 by heather

JumpStart Creates Wii Games to Keep Kids Active

When we think of computers and television, we tend to think of sitting on our bums, moving maybe just our hands to press a remote control button or move our mouse pad. But (and fortunately), the industry of Wii games have helped to turn a sedentary and solitary pasttime into a fitness activity for the entire family.

And JumpStart is jumping on this technology bandwagon as a way to improve kid’s health.

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Posted on June 14, 2023 by heather

Kendra Wilkinson Creates New Workout DVD

Kendra Wilkinson and trainer Nicky Holender

Playboy Bunny, wife of NFL wide receiver Hank Baskett, and new mother to Hank Jr., Kendra Wilkinson is coming out with her own workout DVD.

Set to hit stores on June 15, the DVD will also feature celebrity trainer Nicky Holender who has helped Kendra drop most of the 50 pounds she gained during her pregnancy.

“It was a culture shock to see my post-baby body. I don’t want to go back to size-2 jeans. I want to stick to my curves. I’m focusing on sculpting my body. I’m a huge athlete,” says Wilkinson.

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Posted on June 3, 2023 by heather

Bob Harper’s New Workout DVDs Release May 1

The “good cop” to Jillian Michaels‘ “bad cop” on NBC’s Biggest Loser, Bob Harper is a favorite amongst the show’s loyal followers. Fans usually perceive him as having a gentler approach to fitness and weight loss than his tiny and formidable counterpart, but they might be surprised to learn that he’s equally tough in the gym. Need to see it for yourself? Then you’ll want to grab Bob’s new three-DVD series of workout videos, My Trainer Bob: Inside Out Method.

While still being finalized, Bob’s first self-branded fitness videos will provide users quality and intense cardio, strength training and yoga workouts that can be done at home. The series includes the following DVDs: Body Rev-Cardio Conditioning, Pure Burn – Super Strength, and Yoga For the Warrior. Bob proves that yoga is a legitimate and worthwhile workout on The Biggest Loser, and now you’ll get to have him show you how.

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Posted on April 27, 2023 by Natalie K

Insanity Workout vs. P90X

p90xThere is no shortage of fitness DVDs available to anyone who wants to get in shape at home. But one of the primary complaints about fitness DVDs is that they don’t provide the challenge that you may receive in the gym, in a workout class or with a personal trainer.

But two incredibly popular workout DVD programs promise the sweat and burn you would get from training with any hardcore trainer. Here is a comparison of the Insanity Workout program and the P90X program.

P90X

  • Number of DVDs: 12
  • Workouts: Chest and Abs, Plyometrics, Shoulders and Arms, Yoga X, Legs and Back, Kenpo X, X Stretch, Core Synergistics, Chest, Shoulders and Triceps, Back and Biceps, Cardio X, Ab Ripper X.
  • Results seen in: 90 days
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Posted on February 18, 2024 by heather

The Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout DVD Review

biggest loser last chance workoutThe Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout DVD hit the stores along with the 30-Day Jump Start workout DVD  just following Biggest Loser Season 8 finale.

The Last Chance Workout is the follow-up to the 30-Day Jump Start workout DVD. Once you have mastered all the routines and exercises in the 30-Day Jump Start, you graduate to the Last Chance Workout where you ring out every last drop of sweat you have alongside Jillian Michaels’ no-nonsense and motivating encouragement. Or if you are super confident in your fitness ability, you can jump right to the Last Chance Workout and just like the Biggest Loser contestants who give it their all in the final days leading to the Biggest Loser finale, you too will endure the workout of your life. (more…)

Posted on December 8, 2023 by heather

Tune In: Valerie Bertinelli on the Rachael Ray Show

valerie and rachael rayTune in this Wednesday, November 4 to the Rachael Ray Show to go behind the scenes of Valerie Bertinelli’s new workout DVD, “Losing It and Keeping Fit.”

Valerie Bertinelli pulls up a chair around Rachael’s kitchen table to discuss her fitness bikini body workout and to give audience members a sneak peak at some of the exercises.

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Posted on November 2, 2023 by heather

Shape Magazine Raves About Wave Fitness by The FIRM

wave fitnessA few days ago, I was flipping through the current issue of Shape magazine, which features actress Jennifer Love Hewitt on the cover, and I noticed a rather cool-looking piece of at-home workout equipment. It was this surf-board meets step-board workout device created by The FIRM, a best-selling, at-home workout program that uses a cardio-plus-body-sculpting fitness hybrid, known as Synergy Training.

Over the years, The FIRM has created a line of best-selling workout videos that are designed to tone, strengthen and burn calories using the company’s  trademarked Synergy Training system. Their latest project is the Wave, which was the device that caught my eye as I was thumbing my way through the magazine. (more…)

Posted on October 20, 2023 by heather