As you know, I have posted that Madonna's workout videos are coming out soon! Now there is an interview in Elle with Nicole Winhoffer, Madonna's trainer.
"ELLE: How did the idea for "Addicted To Sweat" come about?
Nicole Winhoffer: Madonna opened up her first Hard Candy Fitness location in Mexico City in 2010. I traveled ahead to teach the instructors and members our workout. On opening night, Madonna led the class, and we all had an amazing workout. The group was so inspired by the class that Hard Candy Fitness decided to make it an official Madonna signature class. The name "Addicted to Sweat" represents the level of energy needed: If you aren't sweating you aren't working hard enough.
ELLE: What do you hope to teach women about fitness and its importance?
NW: That anything is possible with hard work, persistence, and dedication. ATS is a tool we offer to set an example of the level to which one has to be pushed to garner results. It’s a near-daily commitment: I recommend at least 30 minutes of cardio, 30 minutes of toning including arms, abs, legs and back, five to six days a week.
ELLE: What are some fitness tips for traveling that don’t require any props?
NW: With a chair in the room, you can complete a 30-minute full body toning and fat burning workout with HCF's DVD "Dripping Wet." Mobility, toning, stretch, and raising your heart rate can be done anywhere. Try the Hip Blaster Toe Down Heel Up, which targets butt, inner and outer thigh. Here are the steps:
• Kneel on all fours on the floor perpendicular to chair, and rest your right foot on the seat so that your leg is straight and your toes are pointed forward.
• Lift your leg slightly, and rotate it forward from the hip, so your toes turn down; tap them on seat.
• Lift your leg, and rotate it back so your toes turn up; tap your heel on seat to complete one rep. Do 32 reps. Make sure you’re rotating your leg from your hip socket, not from the knee down.
• Switch legs and repeat
ELLE: How about in-office moves and stretches you can do at your desk?
NW: Sitting down for long periods of time can cause immobility, restriction, tightness, and weakening of muscles. Every hour should include movement of some sort. Try these three moves: (it’s okay if people stare!)
• Flat Back Forward Hinge (warms-up back, legs, and core)
Stand in front of a chair, facing the seat with your feet wide. Stand up to two feet away from chair. Reach your hands to seat of chair, hinge at your hips to a down-dog position with your palms resting on the seat. Pulse twice, breathe into your hamstrings, and back up. Press your hips into a plank position, spine aligned. Pulse twice. Repeat 16 times.
• Open Arm Arch (opens chest, back, and warms up legs)
Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Rest the palm of your hands on the seat of a chair. Side-lunge to the right, bending your right knee. Simultaneously open your right arm to the ceiling and open your chest. Pulse four times. Repeat 16 times, then do your left side.
• Swivel Hips (great for legs, hips, knees, arms)
Stand facing a chair with your hands on the seat. Feet should be slightly wider than hip-width apart. Rotate from hips and turn your knees to left, with your right knee one inch off of the floor. Your body stays parallel. Pulse down eight times. Switch to the other side.
ELLE: What's been most exciting in your career thus far?
NW: Most exciting is the opportunity to work with Madonna. She is an inspiration and my mentor. I so enjoyed being a part of the MDNA tour: traveling the world, training Madonna, her dancers, and her back-up singers. I have grown and learned so much from being surrounded by such talented artists. Second, being a part of Hard Candy Fitness has allowed me to share Madonna's level of training and provide the tools and knowledge to reach people that want to learn. "
Also, the DVDs are available for purchase on August 28th~~!!
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