Celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson has reshaped the bodies of some
of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Get the body you want with her simple
customized tips for every body type.
While most workouts are one-size-fits-all, Hollywood weight-loss
expert Tracy Anderson’s method uses strategic muscle targeting to work
the muscles that other plans neglect. Rather than focusing on the larger
muscle groups, her workouts focus on smaller “accessory” muscles that
lie beneath your major muscles. Working these muscles help to tone your
body rather than bulking you up.
Body Type: Abcentric
According to Tracy, if you have an abcentric body, you carry extra
weight in your stomach and have thicker arms. Your legs are the slimmest
part of your body – and you have a big appetite.
What to Eat: Fruit With the Skin On
Abcentric body types can have a hard time kicking their sugar habits,
so snacking on sweet fruits can help curb your sugar cravings. Try 4
dates or 1 kiwi with the skin on a day. (It sounds gross, but you can
rub the fuzz off before eating the kiwi.)
How to Move: 10 Minutes of Standing Ab Exercises
If you feel sluggish, try a quick core workout first thing in the
morning before your day makes you tired. To try Tracy's standing abs
exercise, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold your arms
in front of you, bent at the elbow, like you're shielding your body.
Gently move your ribs from side to side, using only your upper body.
Body Type: Hipcentric
If you have a hipcentric body, you are tiny from the waist up and
have poor muscle tone in your upper body. Your body blossoms out at the
hips and thighs, giving you thick knees, ankles and wrists.
What to Eat: Foods High in Lycopene
Lycopene-rich foods are linked to improving circulation. Try foods
packed with this antioxidant, such as watermelon, tomatoes, grapefruit
and asparagus.
How to Move: 10 Minutes of Dancing
Opt for a workout that connects all of your muscles at once, like
swimming. If you can’t get in or to a pool, commit to just 10 minutes of
dancing a day, to three of your favorite songs straight.
Body Type: Glutecentric
If you have a glutecentric body, your butt sags and runs into your
thighs, so you have no defined panty line. You may also have back fat.
What to Eat: Anti-Inflammatory Spices
Add 1 teaspoon of spices to your meals that reduce inflammation, regulate blood sugar and aid in vitality, such as turmeric and cinnamon.
How to Move: Standing Leg-Lifts
Do exercises that lift the glutes instead of building it. Try 30 leg
lifts with 1.5- to 2-pound ankle weights at the same time each day. That
way your body learns to count on your workout.
Body Type: Omnicentric
If you have an omnicentric body, you gain weight evenly, so you’re heavy in your arms, stomach, thighs and butt.
What to Eat: Tyrosine-Rich Protein
Tyrosine is a building block for adrenaline and dopamine, your
brain’s feel-good chemical. It also enhances your body’s fat-burning
properties. Try turkey, eggs or even seaweed.
How to Move: Since your body is less likely to
handle a longer workout, try smaller workouts. It’s the best way to
build up strength and endurance. Change up your workout often, like
doing a 5-minute arms workout every morning and a 5-minute standing abs
workout before bed. You should also perform moves that don’t isolate
muscles but work everything together, such as swimming.
