Exclusive: Get fit with Gwyneth's guru Tracy Anderson
Tracy Anderson isthe celebrity trainer whosechallenging regimeis responsible for Gwyneth Paltrow's sylph-like red carpet silhouette.
Having got intoshape for Iron Man 2, the Hollywood beauty creditedTracy's pilates style workouts with allowing her to"do ridiculous things like be a 37-year-old mother of two and wear shorts".
With summer and the Olympics on the horizon, there's never been more incentive or inspiration to get into the shape of your life just as Gwyneth did.
Using the games as inspiration, Tracy has devised these simple tips so you too can achieve the mind and body of a winner.
Ready...
Getting motivated is the first hurdle tobeing active.
"Gwyneth started the method overfive years ago, andall of my movements were new to her,"Tracy reveals. "The key was to not give her more than she could tolerate in the very beginning".
"It's about understanding each woman's goals."
Steady...Finding time to balance training withwork and family commitments is yet another challenge.Busy mum Tracy,who is expecting her second child,recommendsorganising weekends full of adrenaline-packed activities.
That way, fitness becomes much more enjoyable for you and yours.
Go...Primed and ready for action, focus on those hard to tone areas.
Tummy this cross-legged crunch works your lower abs to give you that V line defiintion. Remember to keep your upper body lifted off the floor and pull your abs down trying to keep your stomach flat.
Glutes this exercise willtighten yourderriere andfirm upyour thighs for longer, leaner legs. Be sure to drop your hip in this move, which Tracy calls thepretzel, and lift your foot higher than your hip line at the end.
Thighs for the leg pulse, keep your hipsparallel and push your chest forward. Not only will you get a workout in your outer thigh, but you will also work your upper body and abdominals.
Armsthe rotating reachis a great workout for toned arms and will give you definition in your tricep and bicep don't forget to really reach your arm high as you rotate all through the shoulder joint.
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