Staying fit during the holiday party season can be almost impossible. That's why we've enlisted in the help from our media friends because we don't know anyone who attends parties more year-round. We found out their personal workout routines at Equinox, their eating habits and more. Pick up tips from the following industry insiders and go ahead and indulge in that glass of champagne, just don't forget how the chic work it off.
The Bachelorette's Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski: Our meal plan is not that regimented, however we both LOVE fruits and veggies so we find it easy to eat healthy. I love to cook and we eat 2-3 meals a day at home – so it helps to stay healthy. We shy away from bad fats, but I love olives, olive oils, avocados and different kinds of cheeses, which sometimes can be hard ...Read more tips click here.
Kelli Zink from CelebTV.com: My favorite part about Equinox is the amazing instructors and classes. Ideally, I’ll run a mile to the gym and then do a treadmill, spinning or powerstrike class. If I need to sneak in a workout at a time where no classes are offered, I’ll do a sprint workout on the treadmill. My 30 min workout includes, a 10 min run at 6.5, then a sprint every 30 seconds...Read more tips click here.
Amanda Puck, EVP Public Relations XA, THE EXPERIENTIAL AGENCY: I love meeting one of my friends there in the a.m. – It’s a great buddy system, and then we can give each other a hard time if we don’t go (I'm usually the one who doesn’t, though). But it does work! At Equinox, I try to pack in as much in as I can – mostly cardio. I love to do the BIG huge monster rolling stairmaster for 40 mins, spin classes, and Cardio Evolution class on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 with....Read more tips click here.
Photos by Eric Hoffhines
Peter Davis, editor-at-large, Paper Magazine: The trick is to hit the Chic-quinox (my Equinox is half a block from me in NYC) five times a week and run on the treadmill at 7.7 for 45 minutes. I run as if an axe murderer is chasing me and I listen to Lady Gaga or the Clash as it helps me stay at fast pace...Read more tips click here.
Susan Maxwell, founder/principal for interior design firm Suz Maxwell: Because I'm passionate about food and wine, I love to cook, eat and drink! I always try to eat the most healthy items first.Then, my main plan of action at the holidays is to cut down my portion size.I really try to sample things, so that I enjoy a little bit of everything.If I have control over the schedule...Read more tips click here.
Megan Richards, the founding principal of M Richards Public Relations: I am a big fan of Equinox's group fitness classes. They are all so unique and different and force me to work out hard for at least an hour! During the holidays, I try to schedule a cardio workout before each class for an extra push. My favorite classes right now are Barre Burn, which is like Bar Method and is all about stretching and toning and making your muscles stronger and leaner...Read more tips click here.
Kim Peiffer, People Magazine contributor: Cardio! The more cardio, the better during this time of year. There's a lot of extra indulging going on during the holidays, so it's always good to amp up the cardio a little to make sure you stay on track. If I know I'm going to attend a lot of events that week, I'll throw in an extra cardio session on the weekend or run at a faster pace than normal...Read more tips click here.
Melissa Foss, a freelance style expert and contributing editor for Stylelist.com and former sr. editor at Harper’s Bazaar: Since I know I’ll be in tempting situations, I’ll stick to my workout routine no matter what. This includes seeing my Equinox trainer, Sean James, at least twice a week and upping the cardio (in order to work off those extra glasses of champagne!). The holidays are frenetic, so I’ll be aware of the dangers of stress eating and try to alleviate that pressure with exercise, which, in my opinion, is the fountain of youth....Read more tips click here.
Amalie Drury, a freelance writer for Chicago magazine, CS and TimeOut:My Equinox workout often consists of putting in hours on a treadmill--the only place I can find "hills" in Chicago--and spending a lot of that time people-watching, especially at the Gold Coast location. There are so many media, fashion and PR people who are members there, sometimes it feels more like a networking party than a workout! I also go to several Equinox classes regularly, including studio cycling for intense calorie-burning and kettle bells for arm toning...Read more tips click here.
*photos: Michael Kors with Amanda Puck, Kelli Zink, Ed Swiderski and Jillian Harris
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