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The Fit 5: Tips to Feel (and Look) Like a Star! [People]

By: Desirea LaSalle, InstantCast Staff Writer

We all know that it’s easy to become lazy in the summer heat… That’s why we’ve written a few articles to help you beat the heat and get cast this summer:

Click here to get 10 steps to a star quality profile makeover to impress casting directors!
Click here to hear 5 steps to summer fitness to help you feel confident on-camera!

Click here to get insider health & beauty tips from Casting Director Renee!
Click here to hear fitness tips from InstantCast & share with us your health secrets!
Click here to hear how the Sex & the City gals stay fit for the camera!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

We know you’re excited as we are about the production of the Sex and the City sequel, so to help you keep fit this summer, InstantCast has compiled a few tips with your favorite stars in mind!

1. Pilates: It’s hard not to be impressed by pilates–essentially hyped-up yoga, it’s what Samantha credits for her kickin’ bod. Pilates is a body sculpting system which focuses on strengthening the core abdominal muscles. With the intense focus and breathing control this program teaches, you’ll be strong and slender in no time!

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It’s “Get Fit for the Camera” week on InstantCast! As we take a look at how celebs get their fit & fab looks for the camera, our Fantasy Casting Contests help embrace our fittest, fabbest members!  Take a look at the top 3 fitness Fantasy Casting Contests right now:

Who Can Sculpt His/Her Body as well as Madonna?
Who Can Lose Weight for the Camera like “American Idol’s” Carrie Underwood?
Who Could Dance Off Weight like Mel B in “Dancing with the Stars”?

So, exercise those fingers on your keyboard and get voting! Or nominate yourself…you know the deal! And click here for this week’s top fitness tips.

By: Desirea LaSalle, InstantCast Staff Writer

It’s spring time already… and that means that summer will be here in a blink of an eye!

Are you in swimsuit shape yet?

If not, it’s time to change up the way you’re working out. When it comes to your fitness routine, one week can really make a difference. So make exercising and eating right your focus this week. It just takes some time, concentration, and a little determination too.

Here are 5 ways to change your workout in one week: Read the rest of this entry »

We want to hear from YOU! Leave a comment on this blog & tell us what’s on your mind:
What DVD should we give away next?
What TV show would force you to get fit for the camera?
Who is a celebrity fitness role model to you?
What’s your fitness routine like?
Who is the fittest InstantCast member?

This week InstantCast features the theme “getting fit for the camera.” Obviously, this is an image-based industry…so, it’s important to always put your best face & foot forward! Here are some helpful tips:
Click here to hear an InstantCast exclusive: how casting director Jenny lost 23lbs!
Click here to get fitness tips from casting director Renee!
Click here to apply to be on NBC’s upcoming season of “The Biggest Loser!”
Click here to watch a member’s fitness video!