We've said it once before, but has it really sunk in with you...? Summer (e.g. beach) season is practically here, so it's time to look your very best in your swim trunks or bikini!
At ATL Fitness Club we, too are also planning to hit the beach (in July), so there's no better time than NOW to start preparing for the hot weather, white sand between your toes and the ocean breeze blowing through your hair! With that being said, here are 3 things ATL Fitness Club suggests you can do to get ready for summer:
1. Work on reducing your body fat.
Obviously if you want to look lean and cut you have to reduce your body fat percentage. This means your diet is crucial (remember, abs are made in the kitchen!). Based on recent research we suggest eating lots of protein (like tuna, chicken, lean steak/beef & of course, ATL Fitness Club protein shakes). You may also want to try eating foods like organic (or Irish) oatmeal, whole grains like brown rice / buckwheat / farro, lots of legumes (like lentils & black beans) and of course, natural or organic peanut butter!
Obviously if you want to look lean and cut you have to reduce your body fat percentage. This means your diet is crucial (remember, abs are made in the kitchen!). Based on recent research we suggest eating lots of protein (like tuna, chicken, lean steak/beef & of course, ATL Fitness Club protein shakes). You may also want to try eating foods like organic (or Irish) oatmeal, whole grains like brown rice / buckwheat / farro, lots of legumes (like lentils & black beans) and of course, natural or organic peanut butter!
2. Rev up your workout routine. In addition to eating right,
the way you work out from now until you hit the beach is super important too. For weight training, be sure to mix up your reps and set schemes
often. For example, try doing exercises for 3 sets of 10-12 reps, then after a couple of
weeks change it up and do that same exercise for 5 sets of 5 reps. As for cardio, try doing some HIIT ( High Intensity Interval Training ). Just 20 minutes HIIT cardio 5 times a week is said to burn more calories than just doing a boring half-hour on the treadmill or elliptical machine!
3. Avoid eating foods which could cause you to retain water in conjunction with taking supplements for that ultimate "shredded" look. To get that super
"shrink wrap effect," it is imperative to start preparing at least 6-8 weeks before your deadline (aka: your 1st day on the beach). This is because in order to get that super ripped
look, you have to give your skin time to shrink down and stick tight to your
body. To do this, avoid canned foods & frozen meals, which are loaded with sodium and can cause severe water retention. Additionally, try taking pharmaceutical-grade supplements like Vitamin B6, which acts as a natural diuretic for the body. When you can decrease puffiness, you can increase your potential for looking lean & mean during your upcoming sand volleyball match (or just while you're sunbathing on the shore)!
So there you have it. 3 easy ways ATL Fitness Club suggests for you to bust your tail before your upcoming summer vacation. By simply amp-ing up your gym routine , eating cleaner , and avoiding sodium-laden foods you will be well on your way to a "beach bod" in no time.
We'll "sea" you on the shore!
--The ATL Fitness Club
--The ATL Fitness Club
For more information about fitness , strength , cardio & nutrition visit our web site: ATLFitnessClub.com .
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