Looking for new fitness ideas? PGX is too!

Today we're checking out the celebrity favourite, the Tracy Anderson Method...

What do Gwyneth Paltrow, Kristin Davis, and Courtney Cox have in common (aside from acting)? Their fitness routine and today's Friday Fitness Trend, the Tracy Anderson Method. In her GOOP newsletter, Gwyneth Paltrow is all praises for this method, attributing her Iron Man figure to Tracy's videos. Tracy Anderson is a highly sought after trainer based in Los Angeles who has come up with a fun way to target muscles and tone without the bulk, incorporating aerobics, strength training and dance.

After some investgation into Tracy's latest regime, Metamorphosis, I have to say, I'm not a fan of the restrictive and extremely low calorie meal plan and don't recommend any form of crash dieting (I can't stress that enough). However, meal plan aside, I see how her exercises can be effective. Tracy Anderson claims that she can help you avoid bulking up by regularly changing your exercise routine. Whether this is how you avoid bulk or not, mixing up your fitness routine and keeping it fresh is definitely one of the best ways to keep your metabolism up and avoid those pesky plateaus!

So if you are looking for some new moves to mix up your routine workout, check out this video of Tracy's arm workout or this video of lower body exercises. Add some variety to your workout and you will definitely be taking another step closer to your goals. Keep on moving everyone!

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PGX is a big fan of Gwyneth Paltrow's healthy lifestyle and newsletter, GOOP!

Check out Gwyneth's healthy recipes for a vegan lunch!

The other day I went to a vegan/vegetarian restaurant with a friend and enjoyed one of the most delicious and surprisingly hearty meals! I had just done three hours of exercise (not the norm for me, I admit) and I felt like continueing the health streak. Now don't get me wrong, I love meat and probably can't live without it for very long. If you are like me, you may be surprised at how fabulous some vegetarian dishes can be.

Gwyneth Paltrow has shared a delicious vegan lunch on her newsletter, GOOP, and it really does look refreshing! Featured are a sandwich, which she says, "impresses even the most dedicated carnivores"; a crunchy "un-caesar" salad; a recipe for home-made rosemary and thyme croutons; and an agave-sweetened lemonade to wash it all down!

Sounds healthy and tempting, right? Visit Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP newsletter, Vegan Lunch, for the all these recipes!

Enjoy!

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Change up your salad routine with Gwyneth Paltrow and New York Chef Lee Gross!

GOOP: Vietnamese Salad Recipe

I decided to have a GOOP break and found this really delicious looking recipe! In the mood for some crunchy, fresh greens? Next time you start to make the usual 'iceberg lettuce with Italian dressing and a few cherry tomatoes on top,' stop yourself and try something new like this Vietnamese Salad from Lee Gross and Gwyneth Paltrow!

Looks good, doesn't it? Happy salad tossing!