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Uncover LA: A ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Champ Takes Over Richard Simmon’s Sweat Studio

If your idea of shaping up involves samba-ing and quick-stepping your calories away, then prepare to sweat with an award-winning pro in one of LA’s most legendary fitness spaces. Dancing With The Stars champ Kym Herjavec has taken over Richard Simmons’ former Slimmons studio in Beverly Hills for The BOD by Kym, her first-ever workout sanctuary. The award-winning Australian ballroom dancer and author transformed the 2,400-square-foot space into a modern fitness studio, offering a variety of 45- and 55-minute workouts for dance and sweat enthusiasts of all skill levels. Classes taught by Herjavec herself include the ’80s Bod (which pays tribute to Simmons and […]

#EveryBODisBeautiful: 5 Steps to a More Positive Body Image

When we began building The BOD as a business, we thought about what our main message or mission statement should be and we came up with: Every BOD is Beautiful. Body image is a person’s impressions or opinions about his/her body. Many of us may have had body image issues growing up — or maybe you’re going through some now. Am I too fat? Am I strong enough? Why don’t I look like him? If I look this way, maybe he will like me more. When we’re constantly surrounded by mainstream media telling us what we “should” look like, […]

Introducing our First Ever BOD Newsletter: July 2017

Happy July 4th from The BOD Squad! The BOD Happenings The Mayor Officially Welcomes The BOD to Beverley Hills On Monday, we had the pleasure of participating in the weekly “Mayor’s Walk,” hosted by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. Lili Bosse (pronounced bossy!) has been the mayor of Beverly Hills since 2014, and she’s been the driving force behind the Walk, which has flourished under her term. Over 100 members of the Chamber (dressed in bright orange!) marched from City Hall to The BOD, filled with enthusiasm. Kym gave a quick speech on the sidewalk on Civic Center […]

Cutting the Ribbon with Lili Bosse!

On Monday, June 26, we hosted Beverley Hills’ Mayor, Lili Bosse, to officially cut the ribbon for our studio with our Founder, Kym Herjavec! We had such a great turnout — 150 people came to The BOD to join us for the big day and sweat it out on the dance floor! We were also very glad to see many members of Richard Simmons’ Slimmons studio come by and share their stories on how dancing helped them and how excited they are about the renovation. It was truly a lovely morning and we’re so happy with all the support, love, […]

Dance Network: Kym Herjavec Interview with Kristyn Burtt

Our Founder, Kym Herjavec, was recently interviewed by Kristyn Burtt from the Dance Network. They talk about Kym’s journey from the 5678 Diet book and DVD to opening her dream studio, The BOD, after the Slimmons studio closed down. Kristyn also joined Kym for a fun Latin BOD class so it was great to have her in the studio! To see the full video clip, click below:

Beverley Hills Courier: Beverly Hills News – Walk with the Mayor, Dance with Kym – and Saks Fifth Ave., Too!

By Victoria Talbot This week, walkers, wear your dancing shoes, because Walk with the Mayor’s Lili Bosse will be joining three-time Dancing with the Stars Mirror Ball Champion Kym Johnson Herjavec for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at her new studio BOD! And BOD is not just any studio, at any location… It is the newest incarnation of the iconic location for Richard Simmons Slimmons, studio, which brought fitness to the heart of the City when the business was all Vic Tanny and Jack LaLane. Simmons made it chic. Well, now there’s Kym, and she plans to make YOU chic! The BOD […]

Fab Fit Fun: Kym Herjavec – Facebook Live

We’re live with The Bod by Kym Herjavec! The 3x #DancingWithTheStars Mirror Ball champ is taking us through a fun 15 minute toning and sculpting workout. Get your sweat on with us! Become a member today and get access to The BOD by Kym Herjavec’s amazing dance cardio workouts at fabfitfun.com. Originally posted on facebook.com

Fab Fit Fun: Work Out With Kym Herjavec From Dancing with the Stars

We don’t know about you, but cardio isn’t exactly our forte. The thought of running miles and miles on a treadmill doesn’t get us pumped about hitting the gym. But what if there was a way to get in that much needed sweat sesh without it feeling like such a drag? We’ve recently become obsessed with The BOD by Kym Herjavec because the Dancing with the Stars champ took everything she loved about her days as a professional dancer to create a full-body workout that you’ll actually want to do. Her cardio-based dance routines will slim you down and tone you up, but the best part? You’ll have […]

The Health Benefits of Kombucha

Over the past couple of years, kombucha has become a very popular drink of choice. And why wouldn’t it? It has the right amount of sweetness, it’s healthy, but more importantly, it’s delicious! Ever since we started offering kombucha at our studio, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about it. What is kombucha? What does it taste like? Is it really that good for you? Well we’ve got those answers for you! What Is It? Kombucha is a fermented tea beverage (made with sweetened green tea or black tea) that’s been around for centuries. Think of it as a carbonated […]

5 Energy Boosting Smoothies to Start Your Day Right

We know that it can be difficult to have a full breakfast in the morning – we’re often so busy flying off to work, or to our fitness classes, that we just don’t have the time to prep and eat breakfast! That’s why we love smoothies – they’re quick, easy, and will keep you full and energized until your next meal. The best part is that they’re incredibly healthy and you never have to drink the same smoothie twice in a row! Make it easy on yourself and prep all the ingredients on Sunday night by using Ziplock bags for […]

Inside Edition: ‘DWTS’ Pro Takes Over Richard Simmons’ Gym, Where She Offers 80s-Style Fitness Classes

A Dancing With the Stars pro dancer is strutting her stuff inside Richard Simmons’ old studio, tapping into the reclusive fitness guru’s mojo as she leads classes. Kym Herjavec was a professional dancer for 15 seasons on the hit ABC show and is now she is taking her talents out of the ballroom and into the Beverly Hills space once occupied by the larger-than-life weight-loss fanatic. It’s now known as The Bod by Kym Herjavec. “It goes back to Richard Simmons and what he did here,” she told Inside Edition. “He helped so many people. He was so positive. And I think it lives in […]

Page Six: Richard Simmons sends best wishes to fitness studio’s new leader

Now-reclusive fitness guru Richard Simmons is speaking out after the keys of his longtime workout studio were handed over to another exercise pro, Kym Herjavec. “I wish Kym all the best of everything in that space,” he said in a rare new statement to “Entertainment Tonight” about “Dancing with Stars” pro Herjavec, who took over the studio in March. In the statement, the 68-year-old — who in recent months has been at the center of a media whirlwind — waxed poetic about his time heading his Slimmons studio in Beverly Hills. “In 1974, I opened Slimmons as a way to help people make positive changes […]

Entertainment Tonight: EXCLUSIVE: Inside Kym Herjavec’s Takeover of Richard Simmons’ Studio and How Husband Robert Helped

Thanks ET for covering The BOD by Kym Herjavec. So grateful for your support and Richard’s generosity. Check out the video and article below: Kym Herjavec is loving her new dance fitness studio, The BOD! The Dancing With the Stars pro recently took over Richard Simmons’ iconic Slimmons exercise spot in Beverly Hills, California, and ET was there for the grand opening. While chatting with the 40-year-old dancer, we learned that her husband, Robert Herjavec, was in on the plan to purchase it in February. Developers were considering turning it into an office space before the Herjavecs came in […]

ET: EXCLUSIVE: Richard Simmons Talks Kym Herjavec Taking Over Slimmons Space, Wishes Her ‘the Best of Everything’

Richard Simmons has no hard feelings about Kym Herjavec taking over the studio space that was home to Slimmons for 42 years. In an exclusive statement to ET, the 68-year-old fitness guru responded to the former Dancing With the Stars pro opening The Bod workout studio in March, after Slimmons closed in November. “I have not been to the studio since it closed, but I wish Kym all the best of everything in that space,” he said. “Some of my greatest memories are from Slimmons and the thousands of wonderful people that came through those doors to sweat with me.” […]

People: Kym Herjavec Brings New Life to Richard Simmons’ Old Studio Space: See the Stunning Before and Afters

Dream Come True Dancing with the Stars pro Kym Herjavec had always wanted a dance studio when she was younger, and now her dream is a reality with the opening of The BOD in Beverly Hills. “People love to work out dancing because you don’t realize that you’re working out,” Herjavec, 40, tells PEOPLE. “[I wanted] to actually have a proper space to be able to go to and teach people.” When she heard Richard Simmonswas closing his Slimmons workout studio, she knew that’s where she wanted to open her dance fitness studio. “It’s such a special space, and what he did there was amazing,” says Herjavec. […]

We’re OPEN! Ready to Dance, Tone, and Sculpt?

I’m so happy to announce that my dance & fitness studio, The BOD, is finally launching – I can’t believe this day is finally here! Dance has had such a positive impact on my life and now I get to share that with so many of you. As you may know, the studio location has quite a bit of history. Richard Simmons occupied this space for many years, so I’m truly honored to start The BOD in such a legendary space. Now that we’re officially open, here are some pictures of The BOD! The BOD is a dance & fitness […]

TheBODByKym.com is Live!

Hello everyone! As you may know, I’ve been hard at work at making my dream of running my own dance and fitness studio a reality. I’m so excited to share that The BOD by Kym Herjavec website is now live! Located in beautiful Beverly Hills, The BOD is a dance and fitness studio that will offer a variety of classes like Latin BOD, Dance Fit BOD, Yoga BOD, and 567-Broadway at The BOD plus many more. It’s a brand new chapter of my life that I can’t wait to experience and share with you all. Check out the full schedule at The […]

Closer Weekly: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Pro Kym Johnson to Open Fitness Studio in Richard Simmons’ Former Space

This is so cool! Dancing With the Stars pro Kym Johnson is opening a new fitness studio in the space that exercise guru Richard Simmons once housed his business, Slimmons! “I wanted to have a fitness studio, and then I saw an article that Richard was closing [Slimmons] down, so I actually drove right down there,” the 40-year-old dancer told People on Monday, March 27. “I just couldn’t bare the thought of that space being turned into an office with cubicles, so I spoke with the landlord and she felt the same way,” Kym continued. “She said, ‘I’m so glad that someone is taking it over that will keep […]

8 Easy Valentine’s Day Treats You Can Make

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – literally! Ladies, I don’t know what your plans are but I love hosting dinner parties with my girlfriends. It’s the perfect way to catch up with your friends and I adore making delicious treats for my girlfriends. Luckily, the boys love them too! Since the 14th is on a Tuesday, all these treats are small and super easy to make ahead of time so you can spend the day stress-free. Here are some classic recipes that are fun and easy to make for Valentine’s day! Chocolate Bar Fondue Red Velvet […]

8 Cute Dresses Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here! Ladies—I can sense you scrambling to find the perfect outfit to wear. If you’re like me, you’ll spend days trying on one dress after the next hoping to find the perfect one for your Valentine’s Day date. Do you wear something short or long? Do you stick with the classic LBD or go for something fun and wild? Do you wear boots or heels? So many decisions, so little time! Whether you’re going for a cozy date night with your significant other or having a fun ladies night out, I’ve picked out some cute dresses that are perfect for […]

5 Tips on How to Eat Healthy in 2017

The start of the new year always means one thing: resolutions. So many people pick healthy eating as one of their resolutions every year, but not all follow through. Why? Because it gets too hard for them or they don’t know how to start! Sticking to a plan to eat healthily is often easier than people think. The key is to never go cold turkey—think baby steps! If your current diet is full of processed junk foods, don’t shock your body by completely eliminating those foods overnight. Your cravings will hit you harder and when you’re faced with bad food, […]

Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions in 5 Easy Steps!

Every year starts off the same, doesn’t it? The clock strikes midnight, the ball drops, and suddenly a brand new year has started! We bid goodbye to a good year and welcome an even better one. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions—what are our goals in the new year? What do we hope to accomplish? While I love making my own resolutions, I used to struggle with keeping them. I start strong in January, keep it up in February, but eventually real life catches up and I forget all about the resolutions! I bet this must sound familiar. But […]

How to Throw an Ugly Holiday Sweater Party

I don’t know about you, but for me this time of year is filled with parties and celebration! There’s dinner parties, work parties — just too many! And while the boys can just slip on a nice reliable suit or sport coat, the ladies have to go through so much effort to get ready. Which dress will we wear? What accessories will look good? There are a million things to think about, and that’s not even counting if hosting the party is your job too! Personally, I love hosting parties. There’s so much laughter and joy in the air. It’s a great time to […]

Easy, Thoughtful Holiday Gift Ideas

The holiday season is finally here and I am so excited! It’s one of my favorite times of the year—eating delicious food, spending time with my friends and family, and of course, buying presents for everyone I love. But I know how hard and stressful holiday shopping can be. With that in mind, I’ve put together a holiday gift guide to help you pick out the perfect gifts for your loved ones. 1. For the Fitness Lover People always ask me what my fitness gear staples are, especially for travel or at-home workouts and I always have the same answer: […]

People: ‘What a Night to Remember!’ Newlyweds Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec Dance in the White House

Sunday evening was “a night to remember” for newlyweds Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec! The former Dancing with the Stars pro and the Shark Tank star, who were paired together on season 20 of the ABC reality dancing competition series, attended the 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors at the White House over the weekend — and couldn’t resist showing off their dancing skills on the ballroom floor! “I hate to admit it but the White House Christmas tree is better than ours! #kennedycenterhonors #whitehouse,” Johnson, 40, captioned a photo of the couple — she wore a floor-length red gown and Herjavec wore a black-and-white tux — standing […]

A 15 Minute Guide to Keeping Fit During Holiday Season

The holiday season is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. But between spending time with my friends and family and eating all of the delicious and heartwarming holiday food, it can be hard to make time for fitness. I totally get it! We’re busy preparing big holiday dinners, shopping for gifts, preparing for out of town guests and juggling to get five things done at once! Sometimes the last thing I want to think about is going to the gym for a workout. It’s important to me to move and sweat every day. Must be my history as […]

TV Insider: Life (And Love) Lessons We’ve Learned From Reality TV

AS MEET-CUTES go, Robert Herjavec, 54, and Kym Johnson Herjavec, 40, have a pretty, well, bedazzled one. The couple, who tied the knot last July in Los Angeles, were first introduced in 2015 when Herjavec signed on for Season 20 of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. (He had separated from his first wife, Diane Plese, with whom he has three kids, earlier that year.) The Croatian-born, Canadian-raised software tycoon had successfully parlayed his business acumen into a long-running stint on Shark Tank—the hit reality series that enlists budding entrepreneurs to pitch established investors—but was petrified at the prospect of tripping up in front of millions of viewers. Not to mention his pro partner, […]

Join Me at The Grove for a 5678 Fitness Class!

Working out can be hard if you’re not motivated enough or if your workouts are boring… That’s why I’m holding a 5678 Fitness workout at The Grove in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 10! Join me as we cha-cha and samba our way through the class – come ready to have fun and dance! Classes will be at 10am and 11:30am. I’ll also be signing copies of my book, The 5678 Diet, after each class (first come, first served)! If you want to join, don’t forget to sign up here! xo Kym

People: See Dancing with the Stars Pro Kym Johnson’s Wild Bachelorette Party in Vegas!

Dancing Takes Vegas! Dancing with the Stars pro Kym Johnson, who is set to wed Shark Tank‘s Robert Herjavec, celebrated her impending nuptials with a bachelorette party at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Sin City on Friday night. “You can’t go wrong with Vegas,” Johnson tells PEOPLE exclusively of the bash. “It’s classic! My friends all flew in from London and Australia and it’s the perfect way to celebrate.” After settling into the luxe penthouse suite at Planet Hollywood, Johnson and her friends – including fellow DWTS pro (and bridesmaid!) Cheryl Burke, and best pal Carson Kressley – hit the town in style. After dining at Koi, the group enjoyed […]

People: All the Details from Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec’s Wedding

They met and fell in love on Dancing with the Stars, so it’s no surprise that at Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec‘s July 31 wedding, the dance floor was the place to be. “People were still dancing at 2:30 a.m.,” Herjavec tells PEOPLE exclusively. “We didn’t need to pay for the food! I don’t think anybody ate.” Who would have had the time with surprises around every corner? First, Johnson revealed she’d secretly been rehearsing a dance number with a local Croatian group, a tribute to her groom’s native country. “It was the sweetest surprise,” says Herjavec, who also grooved to the tunes of the Gen8 band by […]

Review Journal: Red Carpet Report: Kym Johnson’s bachelorette party in L.V.; Steve Wynn; Florian ‘Venom’ Kohler; Clique Hospitality

Hours after having a final bachelorette fling in Sin City, ABC’s DANCING WITH THE STARS beauty Kym Johnson married her multimillionaire boyfriend Robert Herjavec, who stars on ABC’s SHARK TANK. Her girlfriends and she spent Friday and Saturday here in hotel mogul Robert Earl’s penthouse suite at Planet Hollywood. They dined at Koi, then watched Jennifer Lopez’s resident show ALL I HAVE. Kym sat alongside fellow Aussie Nicole Kidman, and guests also included DWTS cast member Cheryl Burke and fashion expert Carson Kressley. Kym, 39, raced back to Los Angeles early Sunday in time for her wedding, where she wore a white strapless gown and her 53-year-old beau wore a matching white tuxedo jacket. The couple fell in love […]

People: Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson Explain the Special Meaning Behind Their First Dance

Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec have their dancing shoes on – again! As the couple gears up to exchange vows, Johnson and Herjavec plan to relive their Dancing with the Stars days with a choreographed dance routine to LunchMoney Lewis’ “Bills,” which backed up their first-ever routine as partners on DWTS. “We’re kind of reprising that dance, but with our bridal party instead of professional dancers,” Johnson says of the performance – though Herjavec chimed in: “Everybody in your side of the bridal party is a professional dancer.” Fellow DWTS alum Cheryl Burke will join the routine alongside Johnson, 39, and Herjavec, 53. Herjavec says he, Johnson and the rest […]

Brides: Kym Johnson Just Had the Most Epic Bachelorette Party (with a Celebrity Crasher!)

As far as celebrity bachelorette parties go, Dancing With the Stars‘ Kym Johnson‘s Vegas bash last night might just be the one to beat. To celebrate her upcoming nuptials to Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec, Johnson and her friends took over Sin City, PEOPLE reports. And with a penthouse pad,a JLo concert, and even a famous party crasher, this bachelorette bash is about to make brides everywhere seriously jealous. The event was hosted by Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, where the bride-to-be and her pals hung out in an exclusive penthouse suite before dining at Koi. After dinner, they had VIP seats to see Jennifer Lopez’s show […]

Yahoo: Kym Johnson Celebrates Bachelorette Party in Las Vegas, Meets J.Lo, Nicole Kidman

Dancing With the Stars pro Kym Johnson may be getting married to Robert Herjavec on Sunday, but Friday night, it was all about the bachelorette party! The 39-year-old dancer and her squad — including Carson Kressley and fellow DWTS pro Cheryl Burke — jetted off on a private plane to Las Vegas on Friday to celebrate her last few days as a bachelorette, and documented the whole thing on social media. “Let the fun begin!” Johnson captioned a shot of the whole crew ready to take off. Once they landed, the group settled in at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, where […]

E Online: Kym Johnson Jets to Las Vegas for Bachelorette Party Before Marrying Robert Herjavec (Plus, Fangirls Over Meeting a Surprise A-Lister!)

Kym Johnson‘s bachelorette party was total goals. The Dancing With the Stars pro flew to Las Vegas on Friday night with a group of her closest gal and guy pals for a fun-filled evening that even included a chance meeting with one of Johnson’s favorite actresses. Robert Herjavec‘s fiancé partied the night away alongside DWTS co-star Cheryl Burke and stylist Carson Kressley, which (lucky for us!) was all documented on Johnson’s Instagram account. The group helped the bride-to-be kick things off with princess-themed party decorations and tiaras before heading off to see Jennifer Lopez‘s All I Have residency performance at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. And If VIP tickets to […]

Yahoo: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Sweethearts Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec Take Us Inside Their Upcoming Nuptials

Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec were partners on “Dancing With the Stars,” and now they’re preparing to become partners for life. They’re set to head down the aisle next week and have been busy picking out their champagne and cocktails for their wedding. Kym has even given us an inside look at her picking out dresses and flowers for their big day and recently opened up about her engagement and how she is planning the perfect wedding. Check out this video to get the scoop on Kym and Robert’s upcoming nuptials, and tune in to “The Insider With Yahoo” on […]

Brides: Kym Johnson Continues to Reveal More Impressive Details About Her Wedding to Robert Herjavec

While tons of celebrities keep their big day details under lock and key, Kym Johnson is proving to be an open book when it comes to wedding planning. And thank heavens, right? We’ve been loving all these sneak peeks of her sure-to-be romantic wedding to Shark Tank star, Robert Herjavec. First, the Dancing with the Stars pro revealed that she’ll be wearing a surprisingly simple wedding dress when it comes time to walk down the aisle. Then, Johnson shared a video of her florist consultation — and the beautiful wedding flowersthat came of it! And now, the Australian-born dancer is planning the most fun detail of all: The booze! Okay, maybe […]

People: Kym Johnson Dishes on Her Wedding Drinks – Yes, That Means a Champagne and Whiskey Bar!

Kym Johnson‘s wedding is coming up, and after picking out the dress and the flowers, she’s got something even more fun to select: the booze! In an exclusive video from PEOPLE’s Countdown series, the former Dancing with the Stars pro, 39, takes us behind the scenes of the (two!) bars she has planned for her highly anticipated summer wedding to her Shark Tank star fiancé Robert Herjavec. Up first? A champagne bar for a “champagne girl,” as she calls herself. The bubbly will be supplied by Le Medaillon Champagne, and the bar will be stocked with two of their most popular bottles: Brut and Cuvée Reserve, made from […]

Wedding Bells…and a 5-6-7-8!

Summer is the start of wedding season – I should know! One of the questions I’ve been getting asked a lot lately is how I’m keeping in shape for my wedding. Between cake tastings, dress fittings, flying around everywhere for wedding preparations, and everyday life, it can be hard for a bride-to-be to set aside time for a workout! Here’s the thing though, your workout doesn’t have to be long! Short workouts are just as effective because at the end of the day, at least you’re starting. Start slow because even if you only have two minutes today, do two […]

People: Love in Bloom! Kym Johnson Spills the Dirt on Her Wedding Flowers

The Countdown to Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec continues! After picking a glamorous wedding gown, Johnson is on to a task that’s a little more down-to-earth. “[Flowers are] my favorite part of the whole wedding,” says the Dancing with the Stars pro, 39, in an exclusive video from PEOPLE’s Countdown series. “I kind of like very simple, classic design,” she continues. “I don’t want it to be too full-on and crazy.” Shark Tank star Herjavec, 53, admits, “The most challenging part of wedding planning has been the flowers – I want lots of flowers. Picking them is more of a Kym thing.” Since the couple’s summer wedding will take place […]

People: Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson – Countdown to Their Wedding!

It was a match made in (dance floor) heaven when Shark Tank‘s Robert Herjavec met and fell in love with his Dancing with the Stars pro partner Kym Johnson. Engaged in March, the happy couple is now just weeks away from tying the knot – and PEOPLE is with them every step of the way. Check out the exclusive video in which Johnson, 39, goes wedding dress shopping with bridal expert Carson Kressley. (Open back, yes please! Sequins? Not so much). And be sure to tune in for more of PEOPLE’s exclusive wedding video series with Herjavec and Johnson, including upcoming videos on flower selection, arranging a custom […]

Us Weekly: Kym Johnson Hints at Her Wedding Dress: I’m ‘Steering Clear’ of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Styles

Kym Johnson has yet to fully envision the wedding dress she’s going to wear to marry Robert Herjavec, but she knows exactly what it won’t look like. “A lot of [the dresses] I tried on I felt like I was putting a Dancing With the Stars dress on I’d worn before,” Johnson, 39, told Us Weekly on the red carpet at the Babes for Boobs Bachelor Auction in L.A. on June 16. “I’m used to wearing slinky sort of lace things, a lot of beading on Dancing With the Stars, so I wanted to stay clear of that.” Instead, the Dancing With the Stars pro, who has been engaged to […]

Brides: Kym Johnson Just Revealed What Wedding Dress She Won’t Be Wearing Down the Aisle — and It’s a Total Shocker

Kym Johnson is pirouetting into wedding planning. The Dancing with the Stars pro has been engaged to her former dance partner, Shark Tank‘s Robert Herjavec since February and like any excited bride-to-be, has been occupying herself with the big day details ever since! (Between endless rehearsals, learning intense choreography, and dancing on live TV, of course… Phew, this is one busy bride!) First, we caught Johnson looking for some bridal inspiration in an issue of BRIDES magazine. And her social media pages were previously flooding with potential big day ideas. Now, Johnson is busy deciding on one of our favorite wedding details of all — the dress! […]

ABC Good Morning America: Two-Time Mirror Ball Champ Kym Johnson Predicts ‘DWTS’ Semifinals

Tonight on “Dancing With the Stars” only three couples will get the chance to compete for the mirror ball. With a double elimination upon us, who better to predict which dancers will stay than two-time mirror ball champ Kym Johnson. “The pressure for the semifinals is huge,” Kym said today on “Good Morning America.” “It’s worse than the finals because you’re trying to get to the finals so everyone’s like really, really giving it their all.” Ginger Zee is currently ranked at the top and Kym said the “GMA” meteorologist could win the entire competition. “I think she’s everything ‘Dancing With the Stars’ is all about,” Kym said. “She hasn’t had dance experience […]

Let’s Move Nation 5K Fundraiser

As a dancer, health and fitness is so important to me. Obesity is a huge health problem in America right now so we really have to do everything we can to start leading healthier lifestyles! Because of this, I was incredibly happy to take part in the 5K ‘Move It’ hosted by LA Unified School District on April 23rd at the Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles. I had the honour of being a Featured Champion with the Let’s Move! campaign, an initiative started by Michelle Obama to encourage families to adopt healthier practices by being physically active and eating well. After all, it’s […]

Extra: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Partners Kym Johnson & Robert Herjavec Engaged after 10 Months of Dating!

It has just been announced that “Dancing with the Stars” dancer Kym Johnson and her former dancing partner Robert Herjavec are engaged! Herjavec popped the question to Johnson with a 6.5-carat diamond ring. He told People, “I still can’t believe that a year after walking into a dance studio of all places, my life has changed this much.” He continued, “Kym is an incredible woman and I’m just so excited for what the future brings for us.” After the proposal, the couple were greeted by their close friends and family. Kym shared, “To celebrate tonight with our family and friends, and my […]

People: Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec Are Engaged!

It’s a match made in reality TV heaven! Former Dancing with the Stars partners Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson are engaged, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm. “I still can’t believe that a year after walking into a dance studio of all places, my life has changed this much,” Herjavec, who popped the question with a gorgeous 6.5-carat ring, tells PEOPLE. “Kym is an incredible woman and I’m just so excited for what the future brings for us.” After the proposal, the couple returned home where they were greeted by over 30 friends and loved ones, including Kym’s mom from Australia, some of her Dancing with the […]

People: Exclusive Photos! Inside Shark Tank Star Robert Herjavec and DWTS Pro Kym Johnson’s Engagement: ‘It Was a Magical Night’

Almost a year to the day since he first walked into Kym Johnson‘s studio, her former Dancing with the Stars partner Robert Herjavec commemorated the occasion with a very special surprise – a proposal! “It was a really magical moment,” Johnson tells PEOPLE exclusively of the engagement. “I was just so happy!” Shark Tank‘s billionaire businessman Herjavec, 53, decorated with rose petals and placed the ring box in a bag atop an inflatable swan in the pool. When dance pro Johnson, 39, pulled in the swan, she opened the box and saw the 6.5 carat emerald cut ring. “I was completely shocked,” says Johnson with a […]

ABC News: Why Robert Herjavec Says Proposing to Kym Johnson Was ‘A Little Awkward’

“Dancing With the Stars” pro Kym Johnson and “Shark Tank” judge Robert Herjavec are officially waltzing into married life after announcing their fairy tale engagement over the weekend. Herjavec said the romantic proposal was still “a little awkward” despite all of his elaborate plans. “It took me a long time,” the “Shark Tank” star said of his detailed proposal plans on “Good Morning America” today. “I didn’t let anybody know until a week before because I’m really bad at surprises and I was afraid I’d mess it up. But you know, when I asked Kym she started crying and she didn’t say […]

#FatTuesday Flourless Banana Pancakes

The 5678 Diet Recipe In honour of Fat or Pancake Tuesday, read below for one of many pancake recipes from my book, The 5678 Diet! Enjoy! Order today from: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books a Million (BAM) Indie Bound Regan Arts Flourless Banana Pancakes Serves: 1 Ingredients: 1 banana2 whole eggsPinch of baking powder1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)1 teaspoon coconut oil1 tablespoon pure maple syrupInstructions: Mash the banana in a small bowl.Beat the eggs until smooth and add to banana. Add baking powder and cinnamon, if desired. Mix thoroughly.Grease a non-stick frying pan or griddle with the coconut oil. (An easy way to […]

Kym Johnson Gets Put On the Spot When Robert Herjavec Gets Interviewed By Sam

Get Your Copy of 5678 Fitness TODAY

Start achieving your personal fitness goals today! The 30-day Cardio-Latin dance program is here now and available through digital download or DVD. By combining high energy dance routines and a total body workout, you will sculpt and tone the dancer’s body you’re looking for.

Have a Healthy, Happy Holiday!

Despite all the fun and parties, we all know the holidays can be the most stressful time of the year! This year, in honor of the 5678 lifestyle, I’ve asked fitness, nutrition and health experts for their favourite tips to ease holiday stress. Here are some of my favorite healthy holiday tips, and if you have your own make sure to share them with me on social media! 1. Train while you’re traveling. I’m on the road all the time, so I know that travel is no excuse to skip a workout session. Use the hotel gym, get a daily or weekly pass near your […]

Dancer’s Abs in 5-6-7-8 At Home

Some of the most stubborn fat that people starting a new fitness program encounter is in the midsection. Do you know the feeling? No matter how many hours a day you spend working out, the fat around your abs just won’t melt away! Of course, the secret to finally seeing those abdominal muscles is in nutrition, but always in conjunction with a good targeted workout. Dancers are strong and stable, and stabilization comes from your core. I have to say, there’s nothing like 10 weeks of dancing for 5-7 hours a day to shape up your midsection and reveal your […]

Dancing with the Stars’ Kym Johnson Opens Up About Boyfriend, Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec: ‘He’s Very Sweet!’

She’s a two-time Dancing with the Stars champ, but Kym Johnson took home a trophy more valuable than the coveted mirrorball after falling for her Season 20 partner, Robert Herjavec, 53. Things with the couple of over seven months are “really really good,” says Johnson, 39. “He’s very sweet. I’m really happy,” Johnson tells PEOPLE. “Robert just has so much passion about everything he does which is just so great to be a around. He’s just very positive. I think that’s why he’s so successful in everything he does. When he does something, he commits to it totally. He did […]

Dancer’s Legs in 5-6-7-8 At Home

Even if you can’t be on a show like Dancing with the Stars, you can work on your dancer’s legs too, right from home and without any equipment! The key to these body-weight workouts, is a high amount of repetitions and as little rest as possible in between sets. Start with a light 5-10 minute warm-up and lower body stretch. You can jog on the spot, do jumping jacks, skip, or dance to your favourite song! Remember, dancers are strong and stable, and stabilization comes from your core! Keep your core engaged and posture up while performing these moves. […]

Motivation Gets You Moving, But Commitment Gets You Results

Motivation gets you moving, but committing to a plan and sticking with it will get you results. Most of the celebrities I have worked with are extremely busy at their jobs and didn’t have much time to rehearse. When you make rehearsing or exercising a priority, it becomes just another part of your day and your lifestyle. Soon, you won’t remember what it was like when you didn’t exercise! You’ll be amazed at how much more energy you have. And once you start to see results, you’ll become even more motivated to keep going. The bottom line is, like the celebrities I have taught to dance, […]

Kym Johnson Talks 5678 Fitness and Book Release on Home and Family TV

Kym Johnson Talks Finding Love on DWTS and 5678 Fitness

Red Carpet Style at the #Peta35 Gala

Last night, Peta celebrated their 35th anniversary in style at the Hollywood Palladium. A long time supporter of Peta, I was thrilled to join the ranks of supporters at the gala. Thank you to everyone who helped me arrive dressed to impress. Xo, Kym For more information on Peta: http://www.peta.org Gown by @Michaelcostello http://www.shopcostello.com Clutch by @swarovski http://www.swarovski.com Jewellery by @vanessaleu http://www.vanessaleu.com Shoes by @stuartweitzman http://www.stuartweitzman.com Styled by @miskellyjohnson http://www.miskellyjohnson.com

Hollywood Today Live Interview – Sep 17, 2015

Kym Johnson gets Porscha Coleman and AJ Gibson on their feet to dance #5678Fitness and talk about DWTS. Don’t forget to tweet along with the show to be part of the conversation @OfficialHTL and check out awesome behind the scenes pictures on Instagram @HollywoodTodayLive www.HollywoodTodayLive.com

Kym Johnson discusses new workout video on CP24

‘DWTS’ star Kym Johnson ‘still dancing’ with Robert Herjavec

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com NEW YORK – You know Kym Johnson as one of the pros on “Dancing with the Stars” helping celebs with two left feet glide across the dance floor. Now she has a fitness DVD “5678 Fitness” fusing her love of dance and cardio. She spoke with FOX411 about her toughest partners, and dating “Shark Tank’s” Robert Herjavec even after the cameras stopped rolling FOX411: Seventeen seasons of “DWTS.” How did you get discovered? Kym Johnson: It’s a long time, isn’t it, 17 seasons? I did the show in Australia before I came here. I did three seasons of the […]

15 Second Dance Lesson: New Yorker

Sharing my love of dance with the world through Dancing with the Stars has brought me so much happiness, that I thought it would be great to teach my fans just like I teach the celebrities! In preparation for my new fitness DVD coming soon, 5678 Fitness, I put together a series of 15-second footwork lessons of some basic dances that we cover on DWTS and in the DVD. Today’s lesson – the New Yorker! The New Yorker is a dance step popularized in (you guessed it!) New York. You can use it in many dances like the cha cha […]

15 Second Dance Lesson: Jive

Sharing my love of dance with the world through Dancing with the Stars has brought me so much happiness, that I thought it would be great to teach my fans just like I teach the celebrities! In preparation for my new fitness DVD coming soon, 5678 Fitness, I put together a series of 15-second footwork lessons of some basic dances that we cover on DWTS and in the DVD. Today’s lesson – the Jive! The Jive is fast-paced and lively, a great way to burn some calories while having fun. Keep it on loop, practice anywhere you can, and stay […]

Brent Shapiro 2015

Such a great night with @robertherjavec at the @brentshapiroorg and thank you @gemelipower for my gorgeous dress and @glennnutley for hair and makeup @thebronzingboutique http://brentshapiro.org

Dancing with the Stars Week 7 Finale 2/2 Outfit

It’s a wrap! Thank you @sk_stylist for getting me gorgeous gowns every week. Tonight My Custom made dress is by the divine Sonia @cappellazzocouture @dancingau Jewellery @clairearistidesjewelry Thank you @carliechristie for my hair and makeup ??? A photo posted by Kymjohnson5678 (@kymjohnson5678) on Sep 7, 2015 at 5:28am PDT

Welcome to My New Website

Welcome to my new official website! I’m thrilled to have a place where I can connect with friends and fans. There are so many new and exciting projects happening in my life, I needed a place to share it all! Check back regularly for workout and nutrition tips and motivation, style and beauty inspiration, latest news, photos and videos. If you have any how-tos, tips, questions or feedback about the site, I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below, on social media (don’t forget to tag me), or through my contact form here. Xo Kym Facebook Twitter […]

Dancing with the Stars Week 7 Finale 1/2 Outfit

I went with the gorgeous black @carlazampatti @tonybianco for the first night of the finale of DWTS Australia! Thanks @sk_stylist almost show time on @dancingau I can’t wait #DWTS loving my hair and makeup by @carliechristie A photo posted by Kymjohnson5678 (@kymjohnson5678) on Sep 6, 2015 at 2:45am PDT

Dancing with the Stars Australia Week 6

What a great night on @dancingau can’t wait for the finals! Thank you @sk_stylist And Aelkemi_inc for my gorgeous dress and #antonjewellery for my beautiful bling @tonybianco thank you @carliechristie for my hair/makeup ? A photo posted by Kymjohnson5678 (@kymjohnson5678) on Aug 30, 2015 at 3:35pm PDT

Traditional Australian Pavlova

Born and raised in Australia, living in the USA, there are many times where I find myself missing home. When I get that inevitable pang of homesickness and have some spare time, I whip up one of my favourite traditional Australian meringue desserts, Pavlova. Gooey in the middle but crunchy on the outside, I have the fondest memories of my grandmother and mother baking these for every special occasion. It’s no secret that I have a sweet tooth. I know better than anyone it can be hard to stay in dancing shape without denying yourself some of the tastiest treats […]

15 Second Dance Lesson: Salsa

As most of my friends and family know, I could talk your ear off about the positive effects of dance on your mental and physical health and fitness, from increased confidence, creativity and happiness to muscle tone, stamina and flexibility. Sharing my love of dance with the world through Dancing with the Stars has brought me so much happiness, that I thought it would be great to teach my fans just like I teach the celebrities! In preparation for my new fitness DVD coming soon, 5678 Fitness, I put together a series of 15-second footwork lessons of some basic dances […]

Dancing with the Stars Australia Week 5 Outfit

A photo posted by Kymjohnson5678 (@kymjohnson5678) on Aug 23, 2015 at 6:23am PDT Jewellery by George Jensen http://www.georgjensen.com Dress: http://www.carlazampatti.com.au/ Styled by the Stylist Group: http://thestylistgroup.com.au/

Dancing with the Stars Australia Week 4 Outfit

A photo posted by Kymjohnson5678 (@kymjohnson5678) on Aug 9, 2015 at 5:45am PDT There’s nothing quite like the Little Black Dress. Sharp, sophisticated and chic, the LBD will make you feel powerful. Pair it with one piece of statement jewellery and a bold red lip and you’re ready for a night amongst the stars! My dress on this week’s Dancing with the Stars Australia was a daring, playful take on the LBD from Misha Collection, embracing the idea that simplicity is the ultimate in sophistication. Dress by Misha Collection http://www.mishacollection.com.au Jewellery by George Jensen http://www.georgjensen.com Styled by the lovely @sk_stylist and @kathcarlinmakeup

Dancing with the Stars Australia Week 3 Outfit

A photo posted by Kymjohnson5678 (@kymjohnson5678) on Aug 2, 2015 at 4:00pm PDT I love this lovely purple lace dress by Alex Perry that seemed to match the colors of the stage of DWTS! Paired with beautiful earrings from Chanel that make the whole ensemble just perfect. Dress by: http://www.alexperry.com.au/ Hair & Makeup: https://instagram.com/kathcarlinmakeup

Dancing with the Stars Australia Week 2 Outfit

A photo posted by Kymjohnson5678 (@kymjohnson5678) on Jul 26, 2015 at 3:20pm PDT Who says girls can’t wear a tux? Loved this divine white tux by Carla Zampatti paired with beautiful white pearls by Georg Jensen. ‪Pearls: http://www.georgjensen.com/ Dress: http://www.carlazampatti.com.au/ Styled by the Stylist Group: http://thestylistgroup.com.au/

Dancing with the Stars Australia Week 1 Outfit

A photo posted by Kymjohnson5678 (@kymjohnson5678) on Jul 19, 2015 at 6:02am PDT Dress by: http://www.alexperry.com.au/ Styled By: http://thestylistgroup.com.au/  | http://www.your-closet.com.au/ Pearls: http://www.georgjensen.com/

The 5678 Diet: Order my book today!

I’m so excited to announce that my new book, The 5678 Diet, is available today! What is The 5678 Diet? It’s simple, 5 servings of protein, 6 servings of fruits and vegetables, 7 servings of anti-inflammatory foods, and 8 glasses of water. I know it’s hard to watch TV or movies and idolize celebrities with very small waistlines and seemingly unrealistic appearances. I get it—because I do it, too! As a professional dancer, I need to train for over six hours every day when I’m performing. This book is packed with nutrition tips and workouts to keep you fit and brimming with energy. There’s […]