Strong Is the New Sexy

These days, being a body-positive role model doesn’t mean looking like a model. Case in point: This issue’s cover personality, Khloe Kardashian of reality TV series Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

Aug 2016

These days, being a body-positive role model doesn’t mean looking like a model. Case in point: This issue’s cover personality, Khloe Kardashian of reality TV series Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

Khloe was once labelled “the fat one” because of her curvaceous figure. Today, she’s healthier than ever, thanks to a kickass fitness regimen. People have applauded her for losing excess weight, but truth is she was always comfortable in her own skin. In her interview with Shape (pg 28), she says: “I love my shape because I’ve earned every curve… But I also loved my shape before, when I was even curvier.”

Khloe’s exercise routine focuses on building strength. Inspired by that, we’ve put together a Pump It Up special (pg 45), which has all you need to take your training up to the next level.

You must give the Cardio King: The Burpee workout (pg 50) a go. Research has shown that the burpee engages your entire body like no other exercise. It is always included in the bootcamps I attend, so trust me, I can attest to how effective (and tiring!) it is.

Eating right is very important when you’re pushing your body physically, so be sure to fight fatigue with the energy-boosting recipes on pg 54.

And aside from Khloe, we’ve got more great role models in this issue, including Under Armour Test of Will women’s champion Zoe PondMcPherson, and sailors from Team Singapore who will be competing at the 2016 Olympic Games. Be sure to read their inspiring stories of strength, tenacity and determination.