Mariska Hargitay, the 44 year old star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, stays toned by lifting sandbags. Apparently, Mariska is not alone, Claire Danes also shapes up by hoisting these heavy hitters. According to Self Magazine, both of these celebrities workout at the trendy Peak Performance Gym in NYC’s Flatiron district. This power-training only gym offers a special class on hoisting sandbags.

What’s the Skinny On Sandbag Lifting:

This all-over body toning workout requires the user to stand with a sandbag between her feet. Next, the user must squat, pick up the bag, and raise it to shoulder height with arms extended. Finally, stand up and drop the bag.

“Sandbag lifting shares a lot in common with kettlebells with regard to their ability to challenge not only strength, but endurance as well. A good bag will force the lifter to maneuver and adjust to the awkward weight. This definitely causes the body to use more muscles and expend greater energy as it is hard to get into one consistent groove.” - DragonDoor.com

For more information on this unique workout click here.

To watch a quick clip of sandbag lifting, click here.

Post A Comment: What do you think of this new celebrity fitness trend? Have you tried sandbag lifting? If so, share your experiences.

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Would you ever guess that Keanu Reeves is 43 years old?! Who knew? I certainly didn’t! He is definitely a FitCeleb in my book, especially to still have the dedication he does in regards to his fitness. Nice to see that it’s not just about “Hollywood” to him, and he stays focused and dedicated to staying healthy. Keanu Says:

“I don’t take liberties with what I eat, but, generally, I like lots of chicken, pasta, rice and vegetables. I eat three good meals a day, but small portions. I also like the occasional beer and wine.” ICNewCastle

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Jennifer Lopez is one of those gorgeous celebrities with a curvy, but fit body. However, J. Lo isn’t naturally predestined to be thin.  After all, remember her “Fly Girl” days!  Jennifer has to work hard to achieve her signature “Booty-Licious” body, (which makes me love her that much more!).  What’s her secret? - A lot of sweat and dedication. For the Past 10 and ½ years, J. Lo has trained with celebrity workout master Gunnar Petterson. Gunnar has worked out with A-list superstars like Angelina Jolie, Mary J. Blige, Sylvester Stallone, Penelope Cruz, and Ben Affleck.

To learn more about J. Lo’s Pre and during pregnancy workout program………………

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Put your brain in a healthy state of mind for years to come by cooking with Rosemary. The fragrant herb contains carnosic acid, a compound that signals the brain to defend itself against free radicals (harmful by-products of metabolism that can cause stroke and Alzheimer’s disease), finds a study in the Journal of Neurochemistry. Keep a strong head by tossing freshly chopped or dried rosemary over salads or using it in meat, fish, and veggies.

If that’s the case, I definitely could use a sprinkle (OK! maybe more than just a sprinkle) of Rosemary here and there to help me think clearly. Check out today’s Apricot-Rosemary Grilled Turkey recipe!  

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I truly believe that nothing is better for the body than a good old fashioned break up. Pink is living proof of this truism. After recently splitting from her husband of two years, Carey Hart, Pink’s body looks amazing! These breaking photos of pink reveal her washboard like abs.  So what is Pink’s secret? Well besides the motivation to make her ex want to eat his “possibly” cheating heart out, she is a workout machine.

Pink has never been one to live by the “size zero” mantra. However, this 28 year old FitCeleb always looks fit and toned. In fact, rumor has it that Pink runs up to 60 minutes a day and loves to practice yoga. In addition, she has also trained with celebrity trainer Gregory Joujon-Roche. From a nutrition stand point, Pink has admitted to using the Master Cleanse Diet to quickly slim down in time for her 2006 wedding. Thankfully, she now abides by a more balanced diet. Pink is a huge PETA advocate and in recent years she has converted to a Vegan lifestyle.

So if you want abs like Pink, but you don’t want to break up with your significant other, try this FitCeleb recommended workout routine………

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As you all may know by now, Valerie Bertinelli has been a huge inspiration over the past few months (or more). She used to weigh 172 pounds at 5′4″ but as the new spokeswoman for Jenny Craig, she lost 40 pounds - and she’s keeping it off! Ladies’ Home Journal featured her on the cover of their April issue and here’s what she had to say:

About being so petite and by no means “obese”:

“I was a size 14. But I was 10 pounds short of the weight I was when I gave birth to my son. I was fat for me. My knees were killing me. I couldn’t walk up the stairs without breathing heavily.”

What she had to say about battling her weight:

“I dont remember a time when I didn’t struggle, though Hollywood made it worse. ..I used to get so mad about my hips. Now I appreciate them- they brought Wolfie [her son] into the world. Even when I got really thin, though, I never had an eating disorder. Well, at one point I may have been a little anorexic-I’d go on these super-restrictive diets”

What she would tell other women who are trying to lose weight:

“Do it with a friend, a lover, a husband-you need a buddy. I resisted this until I started Jenny Craig. I didn’t want anyone to know I was dieting. Now I know you need a community around you. Like now, my mom and brother are doing it. This is the first time I’ve done it this way and it works. It’s encouraging to you and you can find joy in other people’s success”

Click on the link to find out what Valerie’s typical workout is like.  

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