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Welcome to American Fitness
Kathy Kaehler
Kathy Kaehler, a celebrity trainer who has helped shape the physiques of such stars as Jennifer Aniston, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kim Basinger, Melanie Griffith and Cindy Crawford, is a star in her own right. (more...) Scott Hamilton
Olympic and world skating champion, Scott Hamilton, is achy this morning (more...) Denise Austin
Looking decades younger than her 52 years, with her shiny blonde hair, toned body and gleaming smile (more...) Rob Glick
Energy is something this fitness motivator has plenty of. His activity vigor was always there with surfing and cross-country sports (more...) Jeanette Jenkins
Her international appearances, Internet coaching and regular columns have run the gamut from oprah.com to NBC's The Today Show. (more...) Jillian Michaels
A best-selling author with her book Winning By Losing (HarperCollins Press, 2007), a life coach, radio personality and toughas-nails trainer, in Michaels' world of exercise, there are no excuses for failure. (more...) Are you Ready for Zumba?
Even if you haven't made it to a class yet, chances are you've heard of Zumba®. As one of the largest fitness programs in the world, there are over 13,000 Zumba trainers worldwide and the workout is practiced in over 35 countries. (more...) Benz, Fitness with Finesse
It seems, though, that Benz was born a natural performer. She competed in figure skating at the age of 3 and formally retired at age 16. Along with skating partner, David Schilling, the pair came in 13th in the 1988 U.S. Championships in junior ice skating (more...) Mark Consuelos
The television and film actor is back to full-time daddy and husband role after spending three weeks in Toronto playing a firefighter (more...) Kristi Yamaguchi
Olympic and world skating champion, Kristi Yamaguchi takes her last deep breath, controls her nerves and only then does her thin blade touch the ice. That was then. (more...) More Than Just a Good ol' Boy
Not all men are gym junkies. Veteran actor, John Schneider, believes in taking advantage of his surroundings as he did when making the upcoming Hallmark Channel's Shark Swarm. (more...) What's LOVE Got to Do With It?
Hewitt looks appealing whether she's serving up holiday dinners at the Los Angeles Mission or appearing for one of her other charities (more...) Henry Simmons
This Shark star takes a simple approach to health. (more...) AFAA Studio Wants to Make You a Star!
Introducing AFAA Studio, where you can showcase your talent with a world-class production studio that caters to the special needs of fitness professionals. (more...) Carrie Ann Inaba
This eclectic dancer finds balance in a world of change. (more...) Michelle Stafford
Stunning soap star and avid sports fan
is almost like the girl next door. (more...) Crime Pays
Eva LaRue finds fulfillment on CSI: Miami (more...) Head-turning Handsome
David James shows his athletic side. (more...) Kathy Smith
America's fitness leader learns how to juggle everything from fitness to family in her one-woman show. (more...) Trent & Tony Little
The father of fitness infomercials weighs in on his son and the benefits of healthy eating and regular exercise. (more...) Suzanne Somers
Promoting good health through ageless wisdom, this youthful performer shares her life experiences. (more...) Amanda Beard
This champion swimmer is making waves as the fashion-forward face of Speedo's new Axcelerate Activewear Collection. (more...) Daisy Fuentes
This sizzling supermodel speaks candidly about her body, the power of Pilates and her passion for fashion. (more...) Billy Blanks
He's the man behind the no frills, high-energy kickboxing workout who can be seen sporting spandex?bulging biceps and all?while enthusiastically shouting out commands like ?uppercut? and ?on your toes.? Tae Bo? creator, martial arts expert and motivational speaker Billy Blanks has made fitness and helping others top priorities in his life (more...) Michael George
Michael George is bringing fitness into your home. Outlined in his book and interactive DVD, Body Express Makeover (Fireside, 2005), is a super fast, revolutionary training system designed to trim, shape and sculpt your body into the best that it can possibly be. And when celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon, Miguel Ferrer, Tobey Maguire and Meg Ryan (more...) Tamilee Webb
She's been working people out for more than 20 years and is well-known for her Buns of Steel video and FitTV workout. Fitness phenom Tamilee Webb has definitely got stamina, so it's fitting that her latest book is titled Tamilee Webb's Defy Gravity Workout (Fair Winds Press, 2005)-for it seems she's won the gold medal in defying gravity over the years. (more...) Mark Steines
It was his good looks that placed Entertainment Tonight's anchor Mark Steines among People Magazine's 2004 Sexiest Men Alive. And it is Steines' in-depth, one-on-one celebrity interviews and exclusive Hollywood reports that have garnered him a loyal TV following. But this is not the career the 6'1'' 40-year-old initially dreamt about. (more...) LeAnn Rimes
LeAnn Rimes has just finished a two-hour yoga session and feels absolutely refreshed, energized and stress-free. But, that's not always the case with this 22-year-old Mississippi native, Dallas-reared country superstar in the midst of a whirlwind tour promoting her latest album, This Woman. But if concerts are the heartbeat of a country singer's success (more...) Kristoff St. John Familiarized
Kristoff St. John, star of CBS' The Young and the Restless, defies every stereotype of a soap opera star, except one?the 38-year-old actor is undeniably handsome. While many actors change partners as often as they change socks, St. John is a devoted family man who's been with the same woman for the past 11 years. (more...) Splurging on Health
Five years ago, Leeza Gibbons' mom, Jean, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease - a terminal, memory-robbing illness that afflicts four million Americans, mostly elderly. The same disease has already taken the life of Gibbons' maternal grandmother. (more...) Diagnosis: Survivor
Athletic all his life, country superstar Clay Walker began his usual pick-up game of basketball with friends one hot, humid Texas day. But it turned out to be anything but a normal hoops game. "I fell down about five times," Walker recalls painfully. "I even hate to think about this. But my right leg almost completely stopped working. (more...) Maternal Bliss
Gail O'Grady is the loving wife and devoted mother at the center of NBC's hit drama, American Dreams. And it's her current role as Helen Pryor that helped shape her own dream of someday becoming a mother. Although the 41-year-old actress always wanted children, she was a bit surprised at the timing of her recent pregnancy. (more...) A Woman of Principle
Dayle Haddon, the celebrity model who has graced more than 100 magazine covers over the decades, found fame and fortune due to a fabulous body that always looks in peak condition. She is a permanent fixture in the ever-changing modeling field, prominent personality in the beauty arena and now author of The 5 Principles of Ageless Living. (more...) Parting the Waters
His world records, numerous medals and perfect swimming form came as a fluke. Two-time Olympic medallist (gold and silver from the 2000 Sydney Games) Ed Moses discovered his aquatic prowess during his high school senior year and a slump in his golf game. (more...) Fit From Sea to Shining Sea
"I was a competitive gymnast from age 10 to 18," says the now 44-year-old Johnson. Continuing an active lifestyle-she's an avid dancer, weight trainer, cross trainer and yoga enthusiast-Johnson was recently appointed to the post of executive director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports by President George W. Bush. (more...) KING OF ENDORPHINS
"I've always felt like the black sheep of the aerobics world," says Richard Simmons, the 55-year-old fitness super-guru. "Being so different-something I've been all my life-is a double-sided coin. Because of who I am, I've been embraced and rejected. Some people think I'm too silly. Others think I'm refreshing and colorful." (more...) On Top of Mount Olympus
Although only 23 years old, Alexei Yagudin dominates figure skating as the reigning Olympic Champion, four-time World Champion, three-time European Champion and the only skater to ever obtain the Triple Crown-an unprecedented win of all major titles in a single season. Some Olympic gold medalists have been long shots (more...) Fit 24/7
As Counter Terrorist Unit chief Tony Almeida on Fox's real-time thriller, 24, Carlos Bernard is in tiptop shape to take on the bad guys. "Yeah, I'm a real tough guy," Bernard laughs. In this spy fantasy TV show, being involved in rescues and fighting terrorism has taken on real meaning. "We get to live the fantasy of what might have been," says Bernard. (more...) Ski Mogul
Eager to follow a fast-paced exercise routine to prepare for ski moguls, Olympic ski champion Shannon Bahrke mountain bikes, hikes, water skis and takes to the links six times a week. "I love being outdoors, experiencing the mountains and fresh air, so my exercise routine is pretty much the same," the 23-year-old Park City, Utah, resident says with a laugh. (more...) Flexing his Acting Muscles
After leaving his Moses Lake, Washington, home for Italy on a Versace modeling assignment, 6'2" Matt Cede?o wreaked havoc on the fashion world for years. With his half-Cuban, half-Irish/English descent, his traffic-stopping looks later won him the role of the sexy and mysterious Brandon Walker
(more...) Overcoming the Odds
Comfort for Dayna Devon, host of TV's Extra, used to be a pint of Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia and The Thomas Crown Affair. Now it's Carbolite's pistachio flavor frozen yogurt, her husband Dr. Brent Moelleken and The Thomas Crown Affair. While it only took a matter of hours to empty a Ben & Jerry's carton (more...) Double Duty
Daytime-television veteran Ty Treadway also co-hosts SOAPnet's Soap Talk, in which he
talks the talk about soaps and their players. In his other job, he portrays the mysterious Dr.
Troy MacIver, identical twin of the late Collin on One Life to Live. (more...) Cultivating a Taste for What's Real
Everyone knows the hardest part of dieting is not losing weight, but keeping it off.
Just ask Jenny Jones, the popular 55 year-old talk show host, who looks better now than a
decade ago. "Everybody would like to be a size six, but I never wanted to strive for that. (more...) Bridging the Gap
When it comes to exercise, what you think is best may not be the best for your body. That was certainly the case for 35-year-old Beth Shaw, creator and founder of YogaFit? as well as author of YogaFit? (Human Kinetics; $17.95). It wasn't until this New York native moved near the Pacific Ocean in 1989, ... (more...) Survival of the FITT-EST
When Jeff Probst turned 40 last November, who would have guessed he would grow an inch. Certainly not this Survivor host who suddenly noticed his posture, "I sort of caved in." So, Probst hired a trainer who focused on strengthening his back and spine. "I grew about an inch," says the now 5'10" host of the Emmy award-winning reality show. (more...) Not Just a Pretty Face
There's an amazing honesty about Kathy Ireland. She minces no words about the thin and ageless beauty the modeling world would have us believe its stars possess naturally. "Our society puts so much emphasis on youth, we forget to embrace each stage of life. I think that's really unfortunate. As we age, our bodies change and we shouldn't fear it, ... (more...) Hollywood Bound
Growing up in Buffalo, New York, Chad Michael Murray is an avid Buffalo Bills fan. "My sport is football," enthuses the six foot, blue eyed Murray. "I love football. I played high school football and went to the State Championships my senior year. [For me], it was either professional football or acting. (more...) Brooke Siler's Absolution
Brooke Siler's, The Pilates Body, is bringing Pilates into the home. When celebrities, such as Julia Stiles, Liv Tyler, Amber Valletta and Madonna, need to tone, lengthen and strengthen their muscles or relieve stress, they go to Siler's wildly successful 4,000 square foot "re:AB" studio in her East Village neighborhood. (more...) Beyond the Ring
As he walks into the chic Four Seasons Hotel oozing confidence and sex appeal, Trevor Goddard is every inch the Hollywood star. However, the former professional boxer doesn't rely on his looks. In fact, it was his "look" that almost squashed his chances to co-star as Lt. Comdr. Mic Brumby on the popular CBS series, JAG. "I used to play the bad guy, tough guy," explains Goddard. (more...) Staying in the Game
Many actresses complain that the second they turn 40, leading roles and acting opportunities simply disappear. Marilu Henner is one who may finally do something about it. Few women can boast such accomplishments: dancer, actress, best-selling author (Total Health Makeover, Healthy Life Kitchen, The 30 Day Total Health Makeover), mother of two young sons ... (more...) Hollywood Hottie
"Are you ready for this one?" asks Danny Nucci with a big smile. "I have a reclining exercise bike. I sit on that in front of the TV, play my Sony PlayStation 2 for an hour and that's my cardio workout. The first 40 minutes I'm focused on the game and then the last 20, I'm dying for the game to be over. (more...) Explosive V.I.P.
You might be asking yourself, where have I seen Natalie Raitano before? Maybe it was a TV rerun, a cable movie or at the gym. If you guessed the first two, you're wrong. Would you believe that this Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native had never acted before she landed the part of bomb expert Nikki Franco on Pamela Anderson's syndicated series, V.I.P.? (more...) "Pointe" of View
When Al Santos announced his plans to become a model, it was as if the son of Long Island parents had announced his intentions to become a homeless good-for-nothing. After all, he was only 16, but through his professional modeling career, Santos had the opportunity to travel the world and learn about life. "What didn't I learn?" (more...) Golden Girl
Olympic Hall of Fame inductee Mary Lou Retton shares her thoughts on diet, exercise and personal determination. She bounded into living rooms around the world in July, 1984-all 98 pounds of her 4'9" frame. By the end of the week, Mary Lou Retton was a gold medalist. The following year, she became the youngest inductee of the United States Olympic Committee's Olympic Hall of Fame. (more...) Major League Diamond
"I love kids and I think it's important for adults to show them by example that working with a team builds trust and self-confidence," says Finley. "I would want young baseball players everywhere to understand that individuals don't win games, teams do. Individual players don't win the World Series, teams do." (more...) Perfect 10
Olympic and World Skating Champion Kristi Yamaguchi takes her last deep breath and controls her nerves. Only then does her thin blade touch down on the ice. The 28-year-old who won her first major singles title during the 1991 World championships in Munich, Germany, still dazzles everyone with nearly perfect combinations of artistic expression and athleticism. (more...) Keeping Hollywood Healthy
Do you want to look like John Travolta in Staying Alive? Or how about Kim Delaney on NYPD Blue? According to fitness expert and personal trainer Dan Isaacson, three short weeks is all it takes for you to look like you just walked down the red carpet at the Oscars. He should know, having trained Hollywood's A-list since 1982. "I'm considered the pioneer of private training because of the physical transformation of Travolta for that film role," (more...)
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