Holiday Season Fitness Tips with Supermodel Trainer Andrea Orbeck

If you're anything like the average woman, you've spent some time wondering how supermodels like Karolina Kurkova, Doutzen Kroes and Heidi Klum stay in runway-ready shape year round. Thanks to workout genius, celebrity trainer and fitness consultant Andrea Orbeck, we can finally get a bit closer to understanding what it takes to get and maintain a Victoria's Secret body. Orbeck's client roster include many models who swear by her trademark techniques. What better time than to talk to this trainer than right now, the often dreaded holiday season, notorious for taking its toll on our waistlines and inspiring new year's resolutions that include massive gym time!

For some extra tips, be sure to check out Orbeck's Supermodel Series DVD , jam packed with her signature moves, an essential companion for any fitness related New Year's Resolutions!

Q: The holiday season is here! How can we enjoy the holidays without packing on the pounds?

A: Like Santa, we have to be prepared. With exercise, writing it on your list so that it's on the schedule makes it a priority and more likely to happen. The holiday hustle and bustle doesn't usually allow us lots of time, so modify. A fast little circuit with all the muscle groups coupled with one minute of cardio (stairs, jumping jacks) for 20 minutes can burn up to 200 calories! The treats of the season can also add the extra pounds. Earning or paying for your treats will help with damage control. If you plan on a heavy dinner, lighten up breakfast and lunch to earn it. Skipping the bread and carbs in your entree is a great way to pay for dessert. Be creative. Substitute the fat and sugar in baking and meals. Use plain yogurt instead of cream cheese in dips or stevia instead of sugar!

Q: What makes your DVD different than other work out DVDs?

A: Two reasons! It has the HIPSTER! A take anywhere, light and efficient band that is used in a series of progressive movements to tone and lift the butt and define and tighten the legs. Secondly, the 'time under tension' technique. A sequence of specific cardio movements that are not reps but duration (one minute). The movements are more intense, more effective and in less time than old school cardio sessions.

Q: What's the time commitment in the gym (or at home with your DVD) someone needs to make in order to lose weight?

A: If you commit to at least four days per week, 30 minutes minimum and support the workouts with clean, lean, green and protein living, you can lose two pounds per week easily. How about maintaining a desired weight? Maintaining is about continuing what you did to get you in shape. The key is to avoid plateau by changing variety, intensity and duration of your workouts.

Q: Age old question: Dieting VS Working out...which is more important?

A: They have to co-exist! Your nutritional and caloric intake will determine how your muscles grow for tone, your energy levels to train hard, and your body's fat storage. Exercise is complimented by nutrition to have a lean physique, a fat burning metabolism and beautiful muscles.

Q. What's your biggest tip when it comes to getting a supermodel body?

A: Consistency. A yo-yo dieter and the one day per week warrior does not a supermodel make.