How to Get a Beach Body in Two Weeks
Summertime always brings out the best in us as far as fitness, and the beach is no exception. An impending trip to the beach can be all the motivation you need to get in shape. Are you looking to get a beach body? This article will help you do it in two weeks.
Instructions
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One of the best ways to get that beach body in two weeks is to recognize that not everyone will have the same goal. My beach body is 195, but the next person might not feel good until they reach 180. Whatever the case, feel comfortable with a goal that is attainable and stick to it. What is your beach body weight?
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Once you have your goal, it is important to set forth a plan. The first part of the plan is to eliminate all snacking until the beach trip--not one chip or chocolate sundae. Commit to this and you are on your way before doing the first push up. Eliminate all junk food. Dedicate yourself to do this for the entire two weeks.
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Stick to the South Beach Diet list of foods. This diet is healthy but still allows for a ton of great foods. You will not be hungry on this diet. (See References)
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Now you need an exercise plan that will allow you to lose weight in a healthy way. Commit to some form of exercise every single day. Do not skip a day, no matter how sore you are. Skipping will back you up several days.
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Always warm up before beginning any sort of exercise. Stretch every muscle, and be sure to not forget your back.
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Day one will be one of the easiest because you will not be sore. This is not a complicated workout. The first day you are to do pushups to exhaustion twice a day. Also, you are to do situps to exhaustion twice a day. Finally, you are to walk briskly for one mile. Do these three things on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays jog or briskly walk for one mile. Additionally, you should do jumping jacks to exhaustion as well as squat thrusts. This will work on your legs and hips.
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Sundays are a rest day. You need only do your one mile walk. If you feel like going further, then by all means do so.
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If you stick to this program, you will lose the weight needed to have that beach body you dreamed of. Over time, you will start to see that it is rather easy to keep up and may adopt it permanently.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure that you consult a doctor about this or any exercise program first.
Do not forget that you must go to exhaustion. Make sure that you can not do even one more of the given exercise.
Drink water and stay hydrated when exercising.
Be sure to stretch thoroughly before and after workouts to avoid injury.
Monitor your heart rate.
Resources
- Photo Credit Woman jumping on beach image by Andrzej Solnica from Fotolia.com
