Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Banish Your Bulge


It seems like every email or tweet I receive is about how to tackle those tough-to-tone areas -- your abs and your butt. Let’s discuss the “fun” areas and how to get what you want from your workouts.


1. First things first, your workout will work if its hard but fun. Changing your choreography every 3 months will help take you to the next level.

2.  Your workout regime should include cardio, but ALSO strength training to sculpt lean muscle. Focus on all major muscle groups by using the best weight exercises: squats, presses, lifts, and curls.


3. Awesome abs are attainable not only through crunches.(Crunches only engage the top part of the abs.) Try putting your body into a position like a forearm plank, your front, back and sides are engaged. All you have to do is get in the right position --and boom -- your automatic wiring does the rest.


4. It’s not all exercise. Eating right is about 80% of the game. Eat fresh foods that are low in sodium. This will help reduce bloating after meals. Stick to eating fresh berries, leafy greens (the darker the better), and colorful veggies.


5. Make it social. Invite some friends to join you. I do this all the time. It makes fitness fun if you have someone you like next to you doing the same thing. Plus you can catch up on life at the same time!