When celebrity fitness trainer Anna Kaiser and her physician husband, Carlos Wesley, began renovating their Manhattan penthouse, the program was simple: create a light-filled, peaceful oasis with plenty of storage for the couple and their two young boys. “We live in New York City, and it often feels like our lives are so busy and logistics driven,” says Kaiser. “We wanted to come home to a safe place where we could relax.”

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"Kaiser created a program that mirrors the HIIT style of Shakira's actual performances. If you think about it, when she's on stage, she's seriously working out! And it's a marathon. "The majority of the time, she's performing in an interval-style format," Kaiser said."

"Keys works with trainers... Anna Kaiser to help her stay in shape. Working with personal trainers and other fitness experts has a lot of benefits. Having an educated personal trainer beside you to demonstrate the correct posture and technique is invaluable."

Thousands of fitness professionals and massage therapists have participated in cadaver workshops. They say it makes them more effective at their jobs.

Tick-tock, the clock is ticking, and there you are, realizing you're on the brink of a gifting deadline. But fear not! We're here to turn you into a last-minute gifting superhero with our guide to the best subscription gifts. Whether you've forgotten a special date, underestimated the slow crawl of the postal service, or simply let time slip by, we've got a plethora of subscription gift ideas to save the day. From the fitness enthusiast to the gourmet aficionado or the outdoors person, our selections cater to every interest and personality, making your gift not just thoughtful, but a delightful monthly surprise.

Celebrity fitness expert Anna Kaiser has trained some of the strongest bodies around, and she said there are effective exercises you can do right at your desk to keep fit. She joined Good Day New York with the ultimate “deskercise” routine.

Are you the type who can't decide between packing an extra pair of shoes or your fitness gear for that weekend getaway? Worry not! Below is a curated list of the best gifts to keep you fit while traveling so you can have your cake and, well, not worry about it too much. Whether you're a globe-trotting fitness fanatic or just someone who likes to stay active between airport lounges, this guide is packed with items that are as portable as they are practical.

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If the doctor-recommended 30 minutes of heart-pumping daily movement feels daunting, "I would start with 15 minutes," shared Anna Kaiser. "And it doesn't need to be intense, it can just be going for a walk for 15 minutes, or tapping into a strength training video or going to class for 15 minutes. Just do as much as you can.

It’s no secret that Kelly Ripa is "Kelly Ripped" (pun intended). The LIVE With Kelly and Mark host regularly shares behind-the-scenes snippets of her workouts with fans, so she's no stranger to showing off her strength. And her latest Instagram video is no exception—in fact, it’s super inspiring.

Kelly Ripa never ceases to amaze with her boundless energy, beautiful sense of style and let's not forget those abs!

The 52-year-old host of Live! with Kelly and Mark maintains an impressive physique and swears by celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser's workouts.

Anna Kaiser is responsible for shaping some of the best bodies in Hollywood, including Shakira, Kelly Ripa, and Alicia Keys. The celebrity trainer, creator of the popular NYC-based fitness brand, Anna Kaiser Studios, recently dished about her diet to Body Network, revealing everything from her favorite foods to eating habits. Here is everything she eats in a week to stay healthy and fit.

"Many of us spend countless hours at a desk, hunched over a computer, not focused on proper posture, and our lower back takes on the majority of that stress," says Anna Kaiser, CPT, the creator of the Anna Kaiser Studios and the person behind a global fitness method embraced by celebrities like Shakira and Kelly Ripa.

Global fitness expert and entrepreneur Anna Kaiser has helped shape bodies for more than two decades. She has worked with musical superstars from Alicia Keys and Shakira to actors such as Sarah Jessica Parker and morning television queen Kelly Ripa.

Have you seen Shakira lately? While she's always looked amazing, her health and fitness game is straight fire these days. It's not by accident—Shakira works seriously hard to look that good. Lucky for the rest of us, her trainer has spilled her secrets here and there. Here are the health habits Shakira swears by.

While it may feel counterintuitive to do core exercises when you’re pregnant, it’s actually very important to alleviate back pain, prepare yourself for labor, and speed up your postpartum recovery time.

“A rare peek into our daily workouts,” celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser captioned a video of Kelly, 53, in her Instagram Stories. The talk show star reposted the video, along with another clip of her doing pushups while using an aerobic platform.

Known for her incredible talent and of course, her iconic abs and hips, Shakira has been wowing fans for years with her Grammy award-winning voice and hypnotic moves. The 46-year-old is gearing up for her 2024 world tour that spans two dozen countries.

Kelly Ripa is flaunting her fit figure in workout clothes. In a recent social media post, the talk show host flaunts her flat abs in a two-piece exercise ensemble while showing off some of her moves.

Celebrity fitness expert Anna Kaiser trained Shakira, Alicia Keys and Kelly Ripa – now she’s training the "be Well" team.

Celebrity fitness trainer Anna Kaiser created a full body workout you can do between meetings.

Just because you’re traveling this holiday season does not mean you can’t get a quick workout in. FOX 5 NY’s Ryan Kristafer has the story.

Kelly's long-term fitness trainer, Anna Kaiser, has revealed that the famous chat show host likes to work out for four to five days a week. At 53 years old, she still continues to work out with full rigor.

This just goes on to prove how dedicated Kelly Ripa is to her fitness and overall health. And the results of the same speak for themselves. Because she is at an age when most people have the tendency to run away from strenuous physical activity, she manages to work out for most days of the week.

If there's one thing the pandemic taught us is that you don't need an expensive gym membership to get ripped. In fact, according to experts, you probably have everything you need to get into the best shape of your life in your home already. Celebrity trainers Anna Kaiser, creator of the popular NYC-based fitness brand, Anna Kaiser Studios, reveal to Best Life eight simple steps to getting ripped without going to the gym.

“Shakira trains with Anna Kaiser five-day-a-week sessions and sometimes does two-a-days. "We alternate between strength and cardio intervals. Some days we do just cardio and then strength and some days we start with strength and then do cardio, we like to mix it up," Kaiser told E! News. "I want to make sure that she is improving her endurance so that she can go into a two-hour show and also has the strength and stamina to make it through a five-month tour. It's about making sure she gets a little bit of everything."

Anna Kaiser has trained her fair share of celebrities and regular exercisers alike over the years. But when she’s working with singer Alicia Keys, she knows she can expect something a little different.

“I’ve never seen her check her phone,” says Kaiser. “Every other celebrity I’ve ever worked with—and also non-celebrity—checks their phones, but Alicia has never done that. The minute she walks into the studio, she is present. She’s like, I’m here, this is my time.”

“Shakira is really focused on consistency with her workouts—the strength, the cardio, the stamina, the power, the flexibility—everything,” Kaiser explained that the singer usually works out six days a week, and does 90-minute dance interval workouts that combine cardio, strength, and vinyasa flows."

“Anna promised that there "a lot of benefits" to adding dance-based training to your fitness routine, including "accessing every muscle from the inside out" and developing "a new awareness" for how to most effectively activate those muscles. Plus, Anna said, "it helps with brain health and improves your cognitive function.""

"It’s always been dance. The less I exercise, the better off I’ll be, because I don’t like to enter a room thinking that I’ve got a training session. The words “training session” sound like a punishment. But if I know I’m going to go dance, I’m just going to have fun. I get a workout without realizing it. I’m just going to have fun. I started exercising basically to manage my stress at work."

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"Recently, Kelly updated fans with a post-workout photo following an Anna Kaiser class, and it appears Lola was able to keep up with her superfit mom. Kelly and the celebrity trainer have worked together for years and the trainer recently paid tribute to her long time client with a sweet post on social media."

"Kelly Ripa has sculpted her body to a tee with the help of her trainer, Anna Kaiser...Kelly looked prepared for whatever intense workout routine Anna had prepared."

"Kelly was showing off some moves alongside fitness expert Anna Kaiser, who's a popular celebrity trainer...Kelly was oblivious to it all as she got her sweat on."

Shakira works super hard during her workouts, and likes doing dance interval classes with Anna Kaiser.

"12 years, 2 kids, 5 studios, and over 100+ dances later… we are still bringing the fire. Kelly trains with me and my team 4-5 days a week and she still NEVER CANCELS!!!"

"Shakira has worked with trainer Anna Kaiser for years, and Kaiser told Vogue that the two did 90-minute, dance-based workouts leading up to Shakira’s Super Bowl halftime show with Jennifer Lopez. 'The focus of this workout is cardio endurance,' Kaiser said. 'I want her to push through with few breaks for the entire 90 minutes.'"

"Kelly showed off her slim waist in a black tank-top and black capri leggings... Kelly and Blaire performed an all-out dance routine including kick ball changes, disco moves, pivots, ponies, and more... Many fans said Kelly was 'killing it!'"

“I want to make sure that she is improving her endurance so that she can go into a two-hour show and also has the strength and stamina to make it through a five-month tour," Kaiser told E! News. "It's about making sure she gets a little bit of everything.”

"A revamped combination of dance, Pilates and interval training, Kaiser takes the boutique fitness craze and offers a revolution."

"The 6 moves Shakira follows were developed by her trainer, Anna Kaiser who says the workout will challenge "every muscle in your core,” and she’s not wrong. While the name might suggest a focus on abdominals, Kaiser says that "because your body works as a unit, not a combination of parts," your entire body will benefit (and hurt)."

"Shakira definitely isn't missing leg day, that’s for sure. But if you’re wondering how the singer works on her fitness to get so chiseled, [we] have the answers for you. But her favorite is a signature dance interval class with her trainer Anna Kaiser."

"The longtime morning-show host isn't shy about jumping, dancing, stretching, and burpee-ing on air, and there's a reason she can crush it all with ease. Kelly works out a lot to maintain her fitness level — four to five days each week, to be exact, says Anna Kaiser, Ripa's longtime personal trainer."

“The best thing about the marriage of dance and HIIT is that you’re moving on multiple planes of motion and you’re having fun,” Anna said. “You really need to focus on different types of muscular contractions and angles, not just on getting through exercises for the sake of feeling a burn. If you do the same motions over and over, you’re not going to get the full benefit.”