the buzz log
Skinny Jeans Workout Wows the Web
Two of the scariest words in the English language: Skinny jeans. The mere thought of exposing a normal bod's bumps and curves to the super-tight style is enough to strike fear among the bravest of fashion-forward souls.
Good news on that front: A new workout claims it can get your fat derriere into the tightest of denim. It's the Skinny Jeans Workout, aimed at the abs, butt and thighs — the arch-enemy of suck-in-your-gut jeans. Converts of the new exercise craze claim they've dropped a denim size or two. Ultimate goal: to zip up the painted-on pants.
Denim denizens have gone wild for the exercise trend, causing "skinny jeans workout" to strut up the search box. And in case you are hoping this whole skinny-jeans thing will just go away, no such luck. Lookups on "skinny jeans" still tops denim searches over the last 30 days.
Still, if you want to trade in your mom jeans for skinnies, this booty boot camp is no easy fix. According to CNN, the class is a real workout, with a mix of "ballet, butt-burning stretches, and light weightlifting." Stick to the regimen, the class promises, and even you can be skinny-jean worthy.
Maybe fear is the greatest motivator.
As Seen, but Not Believed, on TV: The Neckline Slimmer
From the people who have rocked your abs, mastered your thighs and trimmed your nose hairs comes a device to fix that turkey gullet you call a chin.
The Neckline Slimmer is the latest As Seen on TV fix-it to rock the Buzz. Yahoo! searches on "neckline slimmer" have swelled, mostly from the double-chinned contingents in Boston, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York City, and D.C.
While we don't doubt "world renowned physiotherapist" Paul Younane for his ingenuity, the little device looks like an asthma inhaler with springs. According to the infomercials, you sandwich the device between your chest and your chin, and raise your head up and down...and for just two humiliating minutes a day, you could look years younger. The slimmer offers three resistance levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced), so you can build jowls so mighty you could break bricks with your jaw.
Of course, people aren't swallowing this fad whole, despite Younane's "personal" guarantee and bonus European firming accelerator cream (with separate shipping costs). Skeptical consumers have been scouting online for "neckline slimmer reviews" and asking "does the neckline slimmer really work." So far, blog comments from people who actually bought the exerciser just complain about shipping costs.
No feedback on its Amazon page either—although under "Customers also looked at" related links, there are at least 14 favorable reviews for the "facial flex" firming tool, AKA the Hannibal Lecter training mask.
But really, this is just one of the classic TV moments. Watch this for just two minutes a day, and the guffaws will make you look years younger. Stick a squishy ball under your chin for the extra burn.
Valerie Bertinelli Poses for People
Valerie Bertinelli is 48-years-old and in fabulous shape. And she wants the world to know it. The former sitcom star and ex-wife of rock legend Eddie Van Halen recently posed on the cover of People magazine in a green bikini. The picture has set the Web on fire.
In the past 24 hours, queries on "valerie bertinelli pictures" and "valerie bertinelli people" have roared to life. While Ms. Bertinelli has made waves in Search before, they were usually due to her high profile divorce or battles with her weight.
In the article from People, Valerie discusses the exercise regime that allowed her to wear her first bikini since she was 20. Naturally, the blogosphere is weighing in. The Dish Rag writes that Valerie looks 18 in the photo (that's a compliment).
Meanwhile, Access Atlanta explains that she's scheduled to appear on Oprah on April 1st. Whether she chooses to wear a bikini on the show, a la fellow Jenny Craig endorser Kirstie Alley, is still TBD. However, this YouTube video implies that it's not very likely.
Filed under: Exercise
Post-Olympian Ambitions
Sixteen days of watching the human body perform at its best ought to prod even the most diehard couch potato. Yes, post-bikini trauma may explain a recent surge in online "exercise" explorations, but surely more than a few folks must be bargaining with themselves: "If Michael Phelps can win eight gold medals, I can do at least eight sit-ups."
A lot of exercise-related summer spikes typically peak in late June through mid July. Stiil, the Summer Olympics could be reinforcing that fitness resolve. Suck in that gut and work out the following searches.
Obama's Workout Routine
Not sure if you heard of him, but apparently some guy named Barack Obama is running for president. A lot of people are really excited about it. They search for his speeches, analyze his fistbumps, and watch clips of his kids talking to entertainment reporters.
But, really, when a guy runs for commander-in-chief, all that's to be expected. What took us by surprise was an article focusing on Senator Obama's workout routine. The information wasn't acquired via his campaign office or public relations department. Rather, it was creepily observed in a gym and then written down in amazing detail.
New York Magazine quotes the information from Politico. Apparently the presidential candidate wears Asics sneakers, white headphones, grey t-shirts, and black workout pants. As for his actual routine, "Obama ran a full body workout" including shoulder presses, dumbbell extensions, and tricep presses. According to the observer, Senator Obama then wiped the bench press after some calf raises. Strong work ethic and impeccable manners—no wonder people love him.
Filed under: Exercise, Barack Obama
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