How to Build Your Beach Muscles
Many of us start to feel nervous beach season approaches. Even if you are in excellent shape, there is likely room for improvement. Lean muscle mass changes the shape and composition of the body. There is no need to be a professional bodybuilder to weight train. Use exercise, such as aerobic exercise and strength training, to build your beach muscles. Then you can strut your stuff on the sand.
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Hire a personal trainer to help formulate a routine. It is helpful to work with someone that is knowledgeable about strength training as she will teach you proper technique. He also will create a plan that hits all of the necessary body parts. Feel free to continue to work with her or start doing the routines on your own.
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Lift enough weight to sculpt your body. Begin the weight training regiment with weights that are comfortable but that make you fatigued by the end of 15 repetitions. Continue to adjust the weight as you get stronger. If that is not done, you risk not making more muscle gains.
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Train your abdominal muscles on a stability ball. One area of the body that you want to have toned and taut is the stomach. The stability ball targets core muscles. Do a standard crunch on the stability ball. Sit up straight on the stability ball with your feet flat on the floor. Keep your back straight, tighten abdominal muscles and cross the arms on your chest.
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Lean backwards until the abdominal muscles tighten. Hold the position for three deep breaths. Go back to the starting position and repeat. Try this exercise for three sets of 10 repetitions.
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Alter your diet. In order to build your beach muscles, consume a diet that is rich in protein. Good protein sources include chicken, egg whites and tofu. Include protein with every meal.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not begin an exercise program without first consulting your doctor.
References
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