Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to launch fitnesswear

The 29-year-old model has worked with Marks & Spencer – also known as M&S – since 2013 on sexy lingerie and slinky nightwear and she’s now decided to expand her collection by designing workout clothes that will drop in store and online in January.

Taking to her Instagram on Wednesday (07.12.16) night, the blonde bombshell uploaded a photograph of her new black leggings and matching crop top alongside the caption: Super duper excited for the new #RosieForAutograph active collection to launch this January!! Here’s an early peak of whats to come!.”

 

 Rosie – who also has a beauty line with the high street giant – has put together a 14-piece range comprised of garments suitable for technical and high intensity workouts. Although the line, which is priced between £22.50 and £65, is to be worn by women aiming to work up a sweat, Rosie designed it “with femininity in mind.”

And the actress – who is an advocate for health and well-being – wanted to make sure she had something for every woman so has created it in sizes 6 to 22 and 40 A-G cup.
News that the ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ star has decided to branch out into the fitness sphere won’t come as too much of a shock to fans as she’s always been willing to open up on her diet and gym regime.

 

 She said recently: “I miss a lot of things. I miss a glass of wine, I miss my cheese plates, and I miss my croissants. But interestingly you can still eat so beautifully and so wholesome and you can really be still so satisfied through healthier choices. It’s just switching your mindset a little bit and it takes a couple of weeks to kind of adjust. It’s been really tough, it is, there’s no doubt in my mind that once you start to see and feel results, it’s really been transformative for me.

 I can feel it in my skin, I can feel it in my body, I feel lean right now, and I feel strong and I feel energised. Once you change some things in your diet and you remove certain things you’re going to see a difference in your skin and a difference in your well-being.”

 

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How to stay fit over the Holidays

With the holiday season upon us, the parties and festivities have likely already started. And, you know what that means? If you aren’t careful, you could start packing on the pounds. From baking cookies with the kids to the loads of treats floating around the office, having a strategy for navigating all these extra calories is essential. While staying on track with your health during the holidays may sound daunting, you’ll feel better about yourself, be in a better mood and look great at all of those parties if you stick to some simple rules. Already overwhelmed? Don’t be. Here are a few tips for staying fit and healthy over the holidays.

Have a plan. Take a look at the calendar and evaluate the holiday season. How many parties do you have on the schedule? Which days will you need to ramp up your exercise and which days can you scale back a bit? When you know what’s coming, you know how to plan – both from a nutritional and exercise perspective.

Pack healthy snacks and lunches for the office. Despite all the temptations at the office, if you come prepared it’s one of the easiest places to avoid and resist all the snacks and unhealthy items. Pack a lunch every day loaded with leafy greens, lean meats and healthy crunchies – like apple slices and carrot and celery sticks. When you feel the urge, break out your healthy snacks and have a huge glass of water – you’ll be full in an instant.

Before you head to a party, eat a healthy snack. Heading to a party when you’re super hungry is the easiest way to pack on unwanted pounds because your tendency is to head straight to the cheese plate. Rather than mindlessly eating loads of calories, fill up on something healthy first – like almond butter on a slice of sprouted bread or a couple of turkey roll ups. The protein will help keep you feeling full and will help you avoid mindless snacking.

If you want to have dessert, just go for a few small bites. You don’t have to avoid it all entirely, but rather let yourself taste a few of the delicious holiday treats. Just have a bite or two – and then walk away from the desserts. You can do it!

Make exercise a priority. Especially on the days when you’re party bound, finding time to get your daily steps in is essential to staying fit throughout the holiday season. Making that extra bit of effort to get up early will make all the difference when it comes to feeling great no matter how many parties you attend in a week. If you can’t make it to the gym, throw on your sneakers and hit the pavement each morning with a brisk walk or a light run. Just 30-60 minutes of getting that heart pumping each day will leave you feeling great.

Don’t beat yourself up if you get off track – it’s OK, it’s the holiday season after all! If you eat a few extra calories or have a bit too much to drink, get up the next morning and lace up those running shoes – it’s time to head to the gym or head outside to get moving.

Do you have a plan for making health and fitness a priority during the holidays?

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Angelika

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Workout Apps

Whatever did we do before smartphones? With workout apps to help you track your fitness goals, nutritional plans and even compete with your friends, it’s easier than ever to stay on track. But with so many awesome workout apps out there, how do you know which ones are the best and which ones fit the bill for what you’re actually trying to accomplish? Whether you’re simply trying to get motivated, lose weight or even squeeze in 10,000 walking steps each day – there’s a fitness app out there just for you. Here’s a look at the best workout apps on the market today!

Fitocracy – using gaming technology, this app helps motivate by creating a little healthy competition out of your fitness goals – sort of like a social network for tracking fitness. –Free

Gain Fitness – this workout app is perfect for creating personalized workouts you can use at the gym, at home or even if you’re on the road. –Free

Endomondo – this app lets you track your workouts, challenge your friends and analyze your training. It’s social and motivating. –Free up to $4.99 for the upgraded version.

JetFit Workout – want to keep track of all your moves and reps at the gym? This app is perfect for weightlifters looking to track their workouts. –Free to $4.99 for upgrades.

Runtastic Six Pack Abs – Yep! This one is that specific. Targeted at helping you feel the burn in those abs, this app is loaded with moves to help you achieve that six pack of your dreams. –Free to $4.99 for upgrades.

FitStar – this is a lot like having a personal trainer inside your phone. It designs personalized workouts based on how you’re progressing with each move and your fitness goals. –Free to $49 per year for an upgraded version.

My Fitness Pal – if counting calories alongside tracking your workouts is more your thing, this app will help keep you  motivated by tracking it all. -Free

Map My Fitness – Do most of your workouts take place outside? Want to track your mileage and calories? This app uses GPS to track and log your outdoor workouts. –Free to $5.99 monthly membership for add on’s.

Cyclemeter –  for cycling, mountain biking, running, and more. This app is complete with maps, graphs, splits, intervals, laps, announcements, zones, training plans and more. -$4.99

ARGUS – Pedometer, Calorie, Nutrition, Activity Tracker by Azumio – this one kind of does it all  and is a great alternative to spending hundreds on a FitBit or pedometer.  –Free

How about you? Got any favorite workout apps to share? xo

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