Spring is just around the corner, and while we all love the warmer weather, longer days and margarita-filled beach vacations, we all think about that one thing that haunts us all year...that itty bitty spring bikini and dang short shorts. I have good news for you: it's not too late to SHAPE UP!
Here are a few tips to add into your workouts to gain more lean muscle mass and lose the fat around those areas you HATE: Incorporate more lunges, squats, triceps dips, push ups, planks, and leg lifts into your gym routine. Jump on the elliptical, treadmill, stairmaster, spin bike for at least 30 minutes 3-5 times a week, and take the workout outside 2 days a week: run stairs, hike mountains and trails, bike ride, jog around a safe neighborhood, or speed walk with friends for an hour.
Don't get bored on the same routine! For belly-flattening foods, try and stick to clean foods that are naturally produced such as fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, eggs, lean meat, fish, nuts and dried fruit. I always try and eat really clean (esp. if I'm going on vacation where a bikini is worn most of the day), and DIET MATTERS MOST. Make the change, stick to it (you won't see results in 5 days people!), and you'll get into those short shorts and that lil' bikini...even if it kills you.
Spring is just around the corner, and while we all love the warmer weather, longer days and margarita-filled beach vacations, we all think about that one thing that haunts us all year...that itty bitty spring bikini and dang short shorts. I have good news for you: it's not too late to SHAPE UP!
Here are a few tips to add into your workouts to gain more lean muscle mass and lose the fat around those areas you HATE: Incorporate more lunges, squats, triceps dips, push ups, planks, and leg lifts into your gym routine. Jump on the elliptical, treadmill, stairmaster, spin bike for at least 30 minutes 3-5 times a week, and take the workout outside 2 days a week: run stairs, hike mountains and trails, bike ride, jog around a safe neighborhood, or speed walk with friends for an hour.
Don't get bored on the same routine! For belly-flattening foods, try and stick to clean foods that are naturally produced such as fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, eggs, lean meat, fish, nuts and dried fruit. I always try and eat really clean (esp. if I'm going on vacation where a bikini is worn most of the day), and DIET MATTERS MOST. Make the change, stick to it (you won't see results in 5 days people!), and you'll get into those short shorts and that lil' bikini...even if it kills you.
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I love your blog ..so happy I Checked it out! When I move back to LA I will be heading straight to you for training.
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