In a town of waif-like women, the hourglass figure of curvy reality star Kim Kardashian must stand out a mile. The Hollywood-based star has attracted much press for her curves - and almost as much attention for the subsequent weight loss that took her from a U.S. size 6 to a size 2 last year.
But as she prepares for her upcoming nuptials to NBA star Kris Humphries and has the final touches put to her figure-hugging Vera Wang dress, Kim Kardashian couldn't care less about negative attention.
Dismissing her critics, Kim says she embraces her curves and 'loves her butt'.
I've never aspired to be a size zero,' she says in this month's Health & Fitness magazine. 'Dress sizes are just a number. I love the curvy look, and I especially love my butt.
'I do squats and lunges to accentuate it.'
Keeping her voluptuous figure trim does not come without hard work.
But despite her impending wedding giving her more drive to stay in shape, Kim admits she's not always in the mood to exercise, and has to resort to her secret weapon to stay motivated: channeling the bootylicious body of singer Beyoncé.
When I can't be bothered I just think Beyoncé, Beyoncé, Beyoncé! I think her curves are beautiful.
As well as watching what she eats, Kim trains with A-list trainer Gunnar Peterson four times a week - the same personal trainer who has worked with J-Lo and Angelina Jolie.
Kim is put through her paces with a regime focusing on strength moves mixed with cardio intervals.
'It can be hard with all the travelling to keep my workouts consistent.
When I can't make it to the gym, I'll do lunges and abdominal exercises in my room.
The star says she eats healthily - she loves salads with chicken, salmon and turkey burgers - 'without the bun' - but allows herself the odd treat. 'I'd go mad otherwise,' she admits.
Kim's personal trainer Gunnar Peterson says Kim's regime works because she knows how to make the most of what she has got.
'The thing I love about Kim is she's very aware of her curves and realistic with her goals,' Peterson says.
There's no point in her trying to get wafer thin - that would be unrealistic - so instead we make sure the curves stay in the right place and are nice and tight.'
Whatever Kim is doing, it's clear that she's doing it right. But most important to Kim is the idea of self-acceptance. While she is confident now, she wasn't always as comfortable with her curves.
'Being insecure is a choice,' she advises. 'I remember feeling insecure at a young age because I developed earlier than the other girls at school.
'As I got older I learnt to embrace my curves and accept myself. I focus on staying positive and accepting myself the way I am. Your imperfections are what make you beautiful.'
'She works out early in the mornings because she always has somewhere to be afterwards and works as hard as anybody I have in the gym. We do a 50-minute workout, with no dilly-dallying, two to four tmies a week, depending on her schedule.
BUILD LEAN MUSCLE
To give Kim an effective workout, I usually put four to eight multi-joint, big body movements into a circuit and we'll do these back-to-back without rest around two to four times through. After this, we'll do another circuit depending time, with another three to five moves back to back.
I don't tend to do cardio using machines because the interval cardio movements via our circuits are more than enough to elevate her heart rate and give her a good cardio effect that burns fat while building lean muscle tissue.'
EAT AND SLEEP WELL
I recommend Kim stays away from carbohydrates such as potatoes, pasta and bananas in the evenings and gets plenty of sleep.
Gettting your body into a relaxed state teaches it to trust you and let go of the stress hormone cortisol so y ou can start to shed fat.
WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
'The thing I love about Kim is she's very aware of her curves and realistic with her goals,' Peterson says. There's no point in her trying to get wafer thin - that would be unrealistic - so instead we make sure the curves stay in the right place and are nice and tight.'
BE CONSISTENT
Kim works out regularly and she works so hard when she's in the gym. She listens to her body and pushes that little bit harder when she needs to, but pulls back if she isn't feeling 100 per cent. It's vital to listen to your body to avoid injury and overtraining.
KIM'S EXERCISES
But as she prepares for her upcoming nuptials to NBA star Kris Humphries and has the final touches put to her figure-hugging Vera Wang dress, Kim Kardashian couldn't care less about negative attention.
Dismissing her critics, Kim says she embraces her curves and 'loves her butt'.
Curvy girl in a waif's world: Regular workouts keep Kim Kardashian's hourglass figure looking trim. 'I love the curvy look, and especially my butt', she says
'I do squats and lunges to accentuate it.'
Keeping her voluptuous figure trim does not come without hard work.
But despite her impending wedding giving her more drive to stay in shape, Kim admits she's not always in the mood to exercise, and has to resort to her secret weapon to stay motivated: channeling the bootylicious body of singer Beyoncé.
When I can't be bothered I just think Beyoncé, Beyoncé, Beyoncé! I think her curves are beautiful.
As well as watching what she eats, Kim trains with A-list trainer Gunnar Peterson four times a week - the same personal trainer who has worked with J-Lo and Angelina Jolie.
Kim is put through her paces with a regime focusing on strength moves mixed with cardio intervals.
Mrs Motivator: 'Whenever I can't be bothered, I just think Beyoncé, Beyncé, Beyoncé!', says Kim, pictured right with NBA basketball-playing fiancé Kris Humphries. Left, Beyoncé's inspiring curves on stage at Glastonbury
When I can't make it to the gym, I'll do lunges and abdominal exercises in my room.
The star says she eats healthily - she loves salads with chicken, salmon and turkey burgers - 'without the bun' - but allows herself the odd treat. 'I'd go mad otherwise,' she admits.
Kim's personal trainer Gunnar Peterson says Kim's regime works because she knows how to make the most of what she has got.
'The thing I love about Kim is she's very aware of her curves and realistic with her goals,' Peterson says.
There's no point in her trying to get wafer thin - that would be unrealistic - so instead we make sure the curves stay in the right place and are nice and tight.'
Whatever Kim is doing, it's clear that she's doing it right. But most important to Kim is the idea of self-acceptance. While she is confident now, she wasn't always as comfortable with her curves.
'Being insecure is a choice,' she advises. 'I remember feeling insecure at a young age because I developed earlier than the other girls at school.
'As I got older I learnt to embrace my curves and accept myself. I focus on staying positive and accepting myself the way I am. Your imperfections are what make you beautiful.'
KIM'S PERSONAL TRAINER GUNNAR PETERSON SAYS...
SAVE TIME IN THE GYM
'Kim is one of the more grounded celebrities I work with, says Gunnar. 'She works out early in the mornings because she always has somewhere to be afterwards and works as hard as anybody I have in the gym. We do a 50-minute workout, with no dilly-dallying, two to four tmies a week, depending on her schedule.
BUILD LEAN MUSCLE
To give Kim an effective workout, I usually put four to eight multi-joint, big body movements into a circuit and we'll do these back-to-back without rest around two to four times through. After this, we'll do another circuit depending time, with another three to five moves back to back.
I don't tend to do cardio using machines because the interval cardio movements via our circuits are more than enough to elevate her heart rate and give her a good cardio effect that burns fat while building lean muscle tissue.'
EAT AND SLEEP WELL
I recommend Kim stays away from carbohydrates such as potatoes, pasta and bananas in the evenings and gets plenty of sleep.
Gettting your body into a relaxed state teaches it to trust you and let go of the stress hormone cortisol so y ou can start to shed fat.
WORK WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
'The thing I love about Kim is she's very aware of her curves and realistic with her goals,' Peterson says. There's no point in her trying to get wafer thin - that would be unrealistic - so instead we make sure the curves stay in the right place and are nice and tight.'
BE CONSISTENT
Kim works out regularly and she works so hard when she's in the gym. She listens to her body and pushes that little bit harder when she needs to, but pulls back if she isn't feeling 100 per cent. It's vital to listen to your body to avoid injury and overtraining.
KIM'S EXERCISES
LUNGE WITH LATERAL RAISE
Gunnar says: Kim has a butt - anyone with a butt should do shoulder work to balance things out.
Reps: 20
Sets: 3
Works: Shoulder, abs, legs, gluteals
This exercise will work shoulders, but the lunges will also firm legs and buttocks. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and a weight in each hand at your sides...
...As you step back into a reverse lunge, raise your weights out to your side at shoulder height. Lower the weight as you return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite leg
WALKING WOODCHOPS
Gunnar says: 'Woodchops help Kim work on her core and lower body tone.
Reps: 20 (10 each side)
Sets: 3
Works: Arms, gluteals, core, legs
Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold a medicine ball next to your right ear with your elbows bent
Step out to the left and lower into a lunge as you straighten your arms out and arc the ball around so it's outside your left ankle
Bring arms up to starting position and legs together. Do two woodchops to left, then two to the right. Continue switching sides until you've done 20 reps
GRAPPLE TWIST WITH LUNGE
I work abs moves into Kim's main workout so she's not too tired for them later, says Peterson.
Reps: 20 (10 each side)
Sets: 3
Works: Arms, gluteals, core, legs
Wedge a barbell bar into the corner of the room and hold the bar with both hands. Rotate your upper body to the right and lower yourself into a lunge, bringing the barbell down towards your knee...
Swing the bar back up as you come back to standing. repeat the exercise again on the other side. Complete 20 repetitions, doing 10 on one side then switching to the other
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