The pop icon has recently announced the she will be launching a gym chain worldwide called Hard Candy Fitness which will be a blend of fitness and entertainment. Madonna, 52 and a keen fitness enthusiast has been associated with trends such as yoga and Pilates, and will now be partnering with 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov to open 10 gyms worldwide. Madonna was introduced to the practice of yoga by Sting, who asked her to join him during a session with a yoga guru who taught Ashtanga yoga.

According to a press release, the first gym will be located in the Bosques de las Lomas section of Mexico City with 30,000 square feet and feature “the very best in innovative training methods” with private and group training in kick-boxing, yoga, zumba, barwork, capoeira as well as weights and specially-designed programs.

A statement by Hard Candy Fitness says gyms “will open in major cities around the world,” including 10 more locations in Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Europe and Asia. No gyms are immediately planned for the United States, but the statement noted that more locations are possible in the future.

Hard Candy Fitness will be a reflection of Madonna’s point of view and will reflect her input on every detail including music space, light and other design cues,” Mastrov said. “Madonna’s touch will be everywhere.”

Her first gym opens in Mexico City on Nov. 29. Madonna is expected to attend the launch opening, so if you plan to workout wear your hottest gym attire.

We all know that Madonna works hard on her physique to get it looking so perfect and her fitness regimes have almost become legendary. Recently, Madonna has attracted media attention for her sinewy and very lean muscles, also raising questions in the heads of critics and her fans alike. Is she healthy, or is she overdoing it? It is not unusual however, to see veins appear more visible and muscles to become extremely lean when a person’s body fat drops extremely low, such as in the case with Madge.

Sources say Madonna has been working out on the gyrotonic expansion system, which incorporates levers and pulleys to elongate the muscles. She also practices pilates and yoga and does a regimented 200 to 400 sit-ups a day. As far as what she puts in her body, Madonna follows a strict Macrobiotic diet. This is a low-fat, high fiber diet that is a predominantly vegetarian diet, emphasizing whole grains and vegetables.

We want to know what you think of Madonna’s ripped physique. Do you think she has a healthy looking body?

We all know that Madonna works hard on her body to get it looking so perfect, but how she does it is what we all want to know. Starting with yoga, Madonna was introduced to the practice by Sting, who asked her to join him during a session with a yoga guru who taught Ashtanga yoga. This type of yoga involves synchronizing breathing with progressive and continuous series of postures-a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, flexibility, stamina, a light and strong body, and a calm mind.

To make sure her dance crew is in as perfect shape also, Madonna has trainers work with them copying her own fitness regimen, which she does outside of her yoga practice if you can believe it!

1. Resistance Bands – use instead of weights since they are great for traveling. Do five sets of 10-15 reps.

2. Push-ups – 250 pushups a day

3. Chest Press – 5 sets of 5-10

4. Jump Rope – 1 minute on, 1 minute off to elevate heart rate and burn calories.

5. Knee-Highs- Jog in place, lifting your knees as high as possible. Do 10 minute sets, one minute on, one minute off.

As far as what she puts in her body, Madonna follows a strict Macrobiotic diet. This is a low-fat, high fiber diet that is a predominantly vegetarian diet, emphasizing whole grains and vegetables.

Well, there you have it. Now we know Madonna wasn’t just born with that perfect physique. She is dedicated in keeping her body fit and healthy and has worked hard to look as great as she does.

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