It’s summertime (hallelujah) and the rush to get that perfect bikini bod is in full force. This may be the opportune time to step back and examine your workout. Do you switch some things up, add in cardio or more reps to your usual routine? Or do you need a whole reboot to get that tiny waistline? Fitness magazine has 10 tips and tricks that readers should consider- I know I am making the necessary changes to my workouts after reading this!
Do not rely on cardio alone! Even though cardio and aerobic exercises will make you sweat and help you tone, being mindful of your diet along with your regular exercise will really make the difference in your body.
Rushing through reps. Doing reps quickly may make you think you are getting the work done, but this is not the case. In order to be toned muscles must be challenged, and this includes both in weights and in reps. Fitness suggests reaching for a lighter dumbbell when you aren’t moving the weight with steady control as you lift and lower, and heavier if you don’t believe you’ve done just about all you can do by the end of a set.
Too much time on the bike. I was once worried that bicycling multiple times during the week was going to make my thighs larger- not more toned. This can be the case if you pick the bike for all your sweat sessions. To tone thighs, Fitness recommends cycling once or twice week, and the other days choose the elliptical or treadmill for best results.
Source: Fitnessmag.com/Caroline Hwang
