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The First Lady and the talk show host went bicep to bicep — who do you think won?

While Michelle Obama is usually seen in a sophisticated shift dress and sleek black heels to match, for her appearance on Ellen the First Lady threw on a pair of sneakers and blue jeans and took to the floor to battle Ellen DeGeneres in a push-up face off.

Michelle, 48, stopped by the show, airing today, Feb. 2, to promote her healthy eating and fitness program, “Let’s Move!” The campaign, started to help end child obesity in the United States, sets the goal of “solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will reach adulthood at a healthy weight.”

We love what the First Lady is doing for child obesity, but we want to see who wins this fitness battle! Who do YOU think will win?

Did you spend all your money on summer clothes, but want a star’s body? Try this simple (and free) park workout!

If you’re like me, the last thing you want is to spend your hard-earned money on a gym membership. Luckily, the weather in the summer is perfect for using the great “outdoors” as your fancy gym. All you need for a workout fit for the stars is 15-45 minutes, some workout clothes and — if you’re ambitious — a jump rope!

In addition to some new cardio moves, this week I also focused on heart rate. You always hear about “target heart rate” zones, but did you realize if you push too hard — or not enough — you’ll not burn the maximum amount of fat? Since I wasn’t on a machine that could help me count my heart rate, I tried out the MIO Energy Pro watch, which gave me my heart rate with just a touch. Check it out here.

Watch the video above and click here to get this week’s workout. Plus, if you’re in the Los Angeles area and want to kick start your own Summer Fitness Challenge, Body Fit: LA is giving away personal training sessions to HollywoodLifers!

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It’s not too late to get that beach body you’ve wanted for summer! Join me in my beach workout!

Getting into a workout groove is one of the toughest things in the world. It’s easy to get motivated for a day, or even a week, but maintaining that drive for any longer is no simple feat! If you’re as daunted as I’ve been about where to even start, just try doing these three simple exercises — and maybe even adding in a 30 minute walk or jog — three times a week. The best part? You don’t need any equipment or space — and it doesn’t take longer than 15 minutes!

I’ve partnered with Body Fit: LA to do a 45 day Summer Fitness Challenge and so far, so good. After discovering my perfect fitness routine during week one, I started squeezing in these three activities a few times a week and cutting down my summertime alcohol consumption — and I’ve already lost a few pounds!

Watch the video above and click here to get this week’s workout. Plus, if you’re in the Los Angeles area and want to kick start your own Summer Fitness Challenge, Body Fit: LA is giving away personal training sessions to HollywoodLifers!

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And Paris, who’s starring in the Oxygen reality TV show “The World According To Paris” (Wednesdays, 10 p.m./9 CT), admits it wasn’t easy being scrutinized by the blogosphere about her weight, which reached 125 pounds in December. “Some blogs were making fun of my weight, and you’ll see on the show me going through that,” Paris tells HollywoodLife.com. “I started working out and trying to lose weight.”

Paris, who’s juggling her show with her various other business ventures (she had a photo shoot for her shoe collection in L.A. on Monday, for example), says she’s loving her fab physique. “I’m really happy,” she says. “I’ve been working out and eating really healthy. I’m not drinking any soda; I’m drinking lots of water.  No fast food, but a lot of organic food.”

Paris’ biggest void in her diet? “No fried food,” she says. “I cut out McDonald’s french fries! But I’ve lost over ten pounds in about two to three months.”

And her weight loss has been a family effort: “I have a trainer and we do weight training and cardio but I’ll also walk up Doheny [Drive] with my sister [Nicky], and I’ll go horseback riding.”

So will Paris spend the summer showing off her new body? Well, only if it meshes with her busy work schedule, which includes filming her new show: “I’ll be working a lot this summer. Like I’ll work on finishing my album. I’ll also go to Malibu, Europe, London, Ibiza and Italy.”

And Paris has no qualms showing viewers her struggle to lose those few extra pounds: “I love doing reality,” Paris says. “I’ve been doing it for so long, and I really love to show people a peek into my world and see how I really am around my family and friends, to really have my fans get to know me.”

— David Caplan

Bikini season is coming, and Audrina gives HollywoodLife some pointers how you can get in sexy shape like her!

Audrina Patridge no doubt has one of Hollywood’s best figures, and though she has genetics on her side (her mom Lynn is hot!), she isn’t completely immune to calories. To stay fit, not flabby, Audrina tells us her personal tricks for a rockin’ bod.

“You can eat whatever you want, just don’t over-indulge…Taste everything. You don’t have to eat the entire plate, it’s all about moderation.” the VH1 reality star tells us exclusively. “Instead of candy, eat fruit. Stay away from soda and sweets — those go straight to your butt! Do sit-ups and squats… and a fake tan always helps, too!”

Her last bit of advice is definitely true! However, when she’s not getting her Snooki on, this Cali girl is on the beach a lot, so she recommends using at least SPF 30 on the body, and layering on SPF tinted moisturizer on your face. She uses Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer, which contains SPF 20 — and also comes in an oil-free formula for those with sensitive skin.

“You always want to cover your face in sunblock… I love NARS Laguna/Orgasm duo, the blush and bronzer… I use that to darken my face up, it’s good for summer.”

These tips definitely seem to be working for her, so try them out to look your best for the warm weather!

–Jackie Kingston

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HollyBaby.com chatted with author Steve Ettinger to get the scoop on his fun and easy exercises for kids!

With a lack of children’s books out there demonstrating healthy lifestyles, personal trainer, author and fitness expert Steve Ettinger decided he would take the leap and create his own fun and informational picture book to get kids moving!

“I was a behavior therapist spending my days in preschools and elementary schools and watching the habits of kids,” Steve, 25, explains to HollyBaby.com, “and I noticed a lack of activity.” So that’s when Steve thought of a smart and kid-friendly way to talk about childhood obesity — “Wallie Exercises.” It’s the perfect way to encourage kids to break a sweat — and enjoy doing it!

The story is about a lazy dog named Wallie who gets fit with the help of a big and tough trainer, who happens to be a super enthusiastic elephant! (He even does trunk stands!)

“The general point of the book is another fun way, step and tool of preventing obesity rather than fighting it later on,” Steve says. And although he knows some people may mistake the objective of the book, Steve believes it shows kids that exercising and being healthy is exciting and fun.

“Exercise is so big and it contributes to habits later on in life,” Steve tells us. “The habits continue and they get worse, so trying to give kids the right rhythm makes a big difference.”

And “Wallie Exercises,” with illustrations by Pete Proctor, is an great book — for bedtime or playtime — that will get your kids motivated about becoming healthy.

And you know what else can motivate them? You! Steve says taking your little ones out for bike rides, swims or even walks with the dog are just some of the ways they can find their stride.

“If parents are healthy and exercising, the kids will follow,” he says. “Modeling is big for kids, so having parents model that and incorporate it into their daily lives is a great thing.”

–Reporting by Leigh Blickley

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Don’t you hate those annoying love-handles on your hips that REFUSE to go away? We spoke with fitness experts to find out how to get rid of them for good!

It looks like we’re not the only ones that have to deal with a muffin-top! Even supermodel Elle Macpherson can’t escape the pesky bulge over the waistband of her jeans! Is the only option to get a bigger pant size or is there another way to ditch these bad-boys for life?

Elle Macpherson, 46, is super thin and yet even she can’t escape the muffin top over her jeans! What’s going on? Are her jeans just too tight ? Or is this just something every woman eventually will suffer from?

Personal trainer and fitness coach Jeff Halevy tells us that there isn’t much we can do about this problem area. “It’s where nature tells us to keep our fat. The flanks are just one of those areas that we’re genetically coated to store more fat.”  It looks like no one can run away from lovehandles, especially women! The next time you complain about these lovehandles, just tell yourself it isn’t your fault!

However, there are some ways you can minimize your muffin top. Jeff suggests that women should just focus on exercising their core. “Side planks will directly hit those muscles for muscle tone.”

Jeff also believes you are what you eat. Before even thinking about exercise, we have to consider our diet.  ”The way we look is 80% diet and 20% exercise.”  Apparently, there’s no way to directly impact a certain area and target fat.  ”The only way to target that specific area would be liposuction,” says Jeff.

– Amanda Chen

Nothing cuter than a dad and his son sporting matching outfits, especially when they accessorize with the gorgeous Gwen Stefani!

All that’s missing in this photo is 2-year-old Zuma! Gwen Stefani, 41, her husband Gavin Rossdale, 45, and their son Kingston, 4½, were quite the trio in Los Angeles, CA on Sunday (March 6). The two dudes looked dapper in denim — they even wore matching shoes!

Gwen, who looked equally as stylish in her harem pants and leather bomber, recently told UK’s Elle Magazine that keeping her svelte figure is “a daily struggle” that comes down to an intense workout regimen.

“I work out five days a week, I can’t imagine not doing it,” the mother-of-two explains. “I’d like to have no rules and eat what I want, but I’ve learned over the years that I’m so disappointed when I can’t wear the clothes I want to wear,” she adds. “And if I let myself down, appear on stage when I’m not looking my best, it’s not fun for me. I just beat myself up about it.”

Well Gwen, you look pretty amazing to us, and so do your matching men!

–Leigh Blickley

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