Training for that Beachin Bod!

Now is the time most people have changed their fitness goals from shedding the winter coat to primping the bathing suit ready body! The question I get is how to do this as fast as possible. The formula is simple and the execution of it is also simple. The hard part is the discipline of keeping to the formula.

So what is the formula: In no particular order….

  • Have a low fat (consisting of only good fats: Olive oil, almonds, avocados, etc.) high lean protein (poultry, fish, lean beef), and good carb (legumes, veggies, etc.) eating plan.
  • Cut down on alcohol intake. Tough during the summer months, but a beachin body requires discipline.
  • Intensify your workouts. Besides eating right, the two other components of a low fat firmed body are cardio and resistance training.
  • Concentrate on doing intervals for cardio (read my post about this) as it is much more intense than steady state cardio and burns way more calories and fat.
  • Go for it in your workouts. Add a couple pounds to the normal weights you use to exercise or do another set. You should be exhausted after working out.
  • Be as active as possible.
  • Try creating a fitness competition with a friend. That extra edge will fuel your workouts and you will get the much closer to you goals that much faster. Ahhh, the spirit of human competition!