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Find Your Passion
“There is something so rewarding aboutdancing.
It’s almost spiritualyou let loose, you feel free, you get endorphins from the exercise.
Acting is like free therapy!
Trying to make people laugh or cry can be inspiring.
Dancing and acting satisfy me in different ways.”
At left: Hough, 23, performed onDancing With the Starsfrom 2007 to 2009 and won twice.
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Get Outside
“Rollerblading is a seriousleg workout!
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Stay Grounded
“As a teen, I wanted to break free like Ariel inFootloose.
My dad is protective.
He texts, ‘Right place, right time, doing the right thing?’
That’s still his way of checking in on me.”
Hough’sFootlooseupdate kicks off in theaters October 14.
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Mix It Up
“I vary myworkoutsevery day because, otherwise, I get bored.
I always try torunfor 20 to 40 minutes on the beach first.
Six days a week is fantastic, but four is great, too.”
I find going fast exhilarating!
I adore snowboarding, skiing and skydiving.”
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That stuck with me.
If you don’t know yourself, you’re free to’t really love anybody.
Today, I am really happy with who I am and feel like I’m in the right place.
I’d met Ryan many times over the years, but we got together at the right time."
At left: Hough and Ryan Seacrest, at a red-carpet event, have been dating since last year.
People called us the Blond Osmonds!
If I’m not busy, I feel like I’m not doing enough.
And I’m a pleaser.
It’s my Julianne syndrome.
I’m trying now tolearn how to say noto certain things."
At left: Dancing with her brother Derek onDancing With the Stars.
Push up so arms are straight, back flat.
Hold for 1 minute; lower back to start.
Get in push-up position, but this time with forearms on floor, elbows directly under shoulders.
Lift hips so back is flat.
Hold for 1 minute; lower to start.
Lie on right side, right palm on floor, left hand on hip, feet stacked.
Hold for 1 minute; lower to start.
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