Now, it's time for the last part of our swimsuit strategy series - exercise! If you missed the posts on planning or easy dietary changes to make, find them here and here, respectively.
Daily activity is key. Start off with a single commitment to do something for a minimum of 30 minutes each day and build up the amount of activity as you get closer to the summer months. In addition to being active for 30 minutes a day, commit to going to the gym at least three times per week for at least one hour.
Doing something each day can be as simple as walking, taking a bike ride or playing with your kids in the backyard. The key is to GET MOVING. You goal: work up to at least one hour of consistent activity for five to six days per week. Again, you're starting early, so you have plenty of time to reach your goals.
Some other simple ways to add activity to your day include:
Always park your car in the farthest corner of large parking lots.
Take a brisk 30-minute walk three days a week after work. Take your dog with you!
When is the last time you jumped rope? It's a great way to burn calories!
Take a bike ride with your family.
Yard work! Mowing the lawn and gardening count as exercise AND landscaping.
Try a group fitness class like yoga or pilates. The camaraderie will help keep you motivated!
And that's it! If you can take time to develop a plan, modify your diet and commit to increasing your activity by exercising regularly, you'll be well on your way to not only a better-looking body, but also a healthier summer!
Daily activity is key. Start off with a single commitment to do something for a minimum of 30 minutes each day and build up the amount of activity as you get closer to the summer months. In addition to being active for 30 minutes a day, commit to going to the gym at least three times per week for at least one hour.
Doing something each day can be as simple as walking, taking a bike ride or playing with your kids in the backyard. The key is to GET MOVING. You goal: work up to at least one hour of consistent activity for five to six days per week. Again, you're starting early, so you have plenty of time to reach your goals.
Some other simple ways to add activity to your day include:
Always park your car in the farthest corner of large parking lots.
Take a brisk 30-minute walk three days a week after work. Take your dog with you!
When is the last time you jumped rope? It's a great way to burn calories!
Take a bike ride with your family.
Yard work! Mowing the lawn and gardening count as exercise AND landscaping.
Try a group fitness class like yoga or pilates. The camaraderie will help keep you motivated!
And that's it! If you can take time to develop a plan, modify your diet and commit to increasing your activity by exercising regularly, you'll be well on your way to not only a better-looking body, but also a healthier summer!
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