What’s your idea of a perfect holiday? If it’s a few days in the wide-spread beaches of Hawaii, tons of fun in the sea and a sun-kissed skin to take back home, then nothing is more essential than a great, toned beach body and a tight mid-section which can make heads turn in your direction (for all the right reasons) and cause a lot of envy. What you thought is within the reach of only those who rake millions every year, is quite possible for you to achieve as well. Believe it or not, you don’t really need a personal trainer to take you there, provided you have your heart and soul set on accomplishing it. Working with a personal trainer, however, you don’t run the risk of getting injured and can also help reduce several health risks. Take a look at what has to be done to get rid of those saggy muscles.
Exercises to get your body in swim-suit
The most often recommended routines, swimming, jogging, biking, hiking and trekking –yes, all that are fun and adventurous- are the ones that are most helpful. All you need is a local pool (which your nearest health centre or even community centers can offer!), a pair of sneakers, and a large deal of enthusiasm. You don’t really need those hiking kits and adventure tools to go trekking or hiking; try going up the nearest hill!
Focus on the muscle groups
Your abs, chest, triceps, biceps, shoulders and back are what are called ‘muscle groups’ and where you need to focus your attention. The entire upper body workout thrice a week can bring about the result you are looking for. For your abs, the ‘Hanging leg raise’ is perfect. Place a bar above you (and within your reach!) and hold them, tight enough. Try bringing your legs to your chest. If you haven’t put on your jogging shoes in a long time, this can seem quite difficult in the beginning; but you probably enjoyed doing this as a kid! Performing crunches on a Swiss ball supports your back and stretches your abdomen muscles.
Lift when you stand
It has been proved that you lose more calories when you stand and lift weights. Push aside the table you lean on when you lift weights!
You are what you eat!
Your diet is something you have to be very careful about, since there is no point in eating to your heart’s content and then spending hours burning out the calories. Follow a healthy diet, which would mean smaller courses, but more often in a day. There is nothing more rewarding than healthier snacks at regular intervals. Give up on all the junk and aerated drinks for a while. Make sure your body gets the necessary supply of proteins and nutrients, but do not cut down on food without guidance. Starving can get you nowhere.
Keep track of your progress
If you have a partner who can nudge and prod you, well and good, but if not, keep a diary where you have noted your progress and your dedication to the workout. If you indeed have a personal trainer, you needn’t worry about this bit; he’ll have all his attention on you.
Collaborating fun and exercise
Your exercise routine can turn out to be entertaining if you multi-task. Play your favorite music when you are doing those crunches. Switch to your favorite show on TV when you are lifting those weights.
Keep in mind, that a hurried workout a few days prior to your first day of holiday will not bring about the result you are looking for and can leave you exhausted as well. Maintain the routine, and it will not be just at the beach that people will ogle at your well- shaped body.
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