Ask Derek: Staying Fit
Hey guys! I’ve been reading your messages and comments on the site and it’s time I start answering your questions. I’ll be sharing my thoughts in a new series called Ask Derek. Feel free to share your questions in the comments below or in my Ask Derek forum.
The first question I’m going to answer is one from Aobrie, who asked:
"What is the main thing that keeps you fit? Dancing, Running, what? I want to know :)"
What mainly keeps me fit is dancing and going to the gym. I don't like running because I get bored. I try to mix it up by going on hikes, doing beach workouts, or even running up and down fire escapes. If I'm watching TV, I try and do pushups or sit-ups during commercial breaks. Just keep moving!
What are you doing to stay fit this summer? Share your routines in the comments below.
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I started adding Zumba classes into my weekly workouts to spice things up a bit. It definitely worked. :) -
It's funny, at 66 years old, I think "I don't need a routine." Truth is, I do. I'll take a couple hints from you, Derek, and get "moving." Thanks. -
My routine is the best for me, I love to do it, since I study physical education, then I am constantly doing all the sports that I like (basketball, softball, handball, sports gym, etc) while others not, but is the best race I have chosen... and of course dancing! -
My routine is the best for me, I love to do it, since I study physical education, then I am constantly doing all the sports that I like (basketball, softball, handball, sports gym, etc) while others not, but is the best race I have chosen... and of course dancing!
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Derek your fans want you to be happy and healthy. How are you feeling. Has your back healed from the end of the season? Do you have any plans to guest star in the Vegas Live Show for a few dates? You really did a great job with the Parachute music video and you have an artistic eye to your choreography - like the Psycho Tango, Vampire Paso. Will you pursue more choreography for music videos? Love "Dreaming Under the Same Moon", any more duets with Julianne in yoru future? Your fans liked seeing you in "Better with You" sitcom. Any more acting gigs in the future? -
Love the commercial idea ... going to do that ... when I travel I work out morning and night just to keep it going. -
how i like to stay fit is i like to run, ride my bike, swimming, dancing, and pilates exercises. Also, eating healthy. I exercise twice or three times daily. Anything else i should try doing that will help me stay fit? :)
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My current routine includes Wii Fit, step aerobics & this fitness location called 9 Rounds. My coworker Elizabeth talked me into it. It's kickboxing centered circuit training w/ 9-3 min stations. I personally thought she was trying to kill me, but they individualize based on your personal abilities and build you up to their level. I hate working out and am the queen of rationalizing why I can't. I find having workout buddies to be the most successful & the circuit training never lets me get bored. -
Oh yeah, forgot my exercise routine includes riding my bike everyday blaring my BHB tunes and other top 20 tunes as I ride. I also Zumba, do low impact weights. Of course I watch EVERYTHING I put in my mouth! :) -
Hi Sweetpea! Good questions so far. I have a couple also, hope you find one of mine worth answering.
1. You tweet a lot, and your fans tweet things to you. Do you read your tweets and have you ever RT to someone? You know that would make their day.
2. Do you realize the number of fans that admire and love you? I know they can be annoying at times, so what is your pet peeve about fans? (That way I'll be sure I don't do it!) :)
3. Your Motto, "Live with Passion", how did you determine that was important to you and why?
4. I have uploaded videos that I have made of you over the years to this site. Have you watched any of them?
Thanks Babe for taking the time to read and answer your fan questions. It really means a lot to us. It's a connection...just sayin'
Love & Hugs from this "Mighty Hougheteer"
Sue -
ALREADY being the elite of your profession - dancing, artistry and creatively -What still makes you feel the thrill of the CHALLENGE? -
Sorry for two in a row-I second the question about whether or not you'll do movies again. I don't know what became of a remake of "Dirty Dancing" but I think you would be a beautiful successor for Patrick Swayze as the perfect choice to play Johnny Castle.
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Hi Derek-It's nice to be on your board. My favorite exercises are dancing (I do swing dancing once a month),taking long walks, and swimming. Hope to see you in the new season of DWTS. Take good care
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Oops... I stay fit by cutting carbs from the majority of my diet (but I'll still have some from time to time), walking my dog twice a day, and going to the gym 5-6 times a week. I think having a healthy and balanced diet is the key and the rest will follow. I also make sure I drink a lot of water every day and get all the fiber I can... lol! -
This is great, Derek! Thank you for connecting with your fans this way.
1. What is going on with your music that you keep hinting about? We know you wrote a song for 'Cobu' and it sounded AMAZING from the short clip we heard. Do you want to record a solo album, do collaborations, or form a new band? Also what do you consider your "sound"?
2. Are you still going to do that 2nd collaboration with Allison Holker that you tweeted about last March? You said you were creating music to a piece you guys were going to choreograph together. I really think you guys are going to get nominated for your Arg Tango you did in season 13 AND you guys will WIN!
3. Your fans would love to see you branch out from DWTS and use ALL of your amazing talents. Is there anything in the foreseeable future that's in the pipeline for you that you can share (i.e. movie roles, other TV projects, Broadway, etc). We know that you LOVE being on DWTS and all of us love supporting you on the show each season, but you are an incredibly talented person in other areas as well and the fans would love to see you pursue all the opportunities offered to you. =) -
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Derek I'm a BIG FAN and I think you are one of the best ballroom dancers EVER!!! My question is do you have any plans to open your own studio especially in the New York/New Jersey area in the coming future?
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i luv the way you dance and the art of it your so balanced and talented . your parents should truly be blessed they did a wonderful job -
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Hi Derek! If you could have lunch/dinner with anyone living or dead, who would it be and why? -
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