With the summer season in full swing, now is the perfect time to get in shape for all of those fun upcoming beach and pool parties. Keeping yourself fit and healthy can seem like a daunting task, but with a solid plan in place and MoveIt4 on your side, you’ll be rocking your new fit self with confidence before you know it!
The best way to reach your fitness goals is to come up with a solid plan and stay focused on your achievements. Once you begin to see your progress, continuing to follow your plan will become easier and you will gain the confidence you need to keep moving forward. If you’re not sure how to come up with a fitness plan, visit MoveIt4 for great tips and nutrition advice. You can also follow their Facebook and Twitter feeds for daily help on how to stick to your fitness plan.
As the first part of your plan, focus on making your diet as healthy as possible: cut back on processed foods, fill up on all of the fresh fruits and vegetables that are now in season, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Experts say that you should drink at least half of your body weight in ounces of water each day. Also, studies show that making your water ice cold will force your body to work harder and burn calories by maintaining its core temperature.
After ensuring your nutritional goals are set, it’s time to work out that body! Your first step should be to include plenty of cardio into your daily routine, and with the warm days the best place to do that is outdoors. If you are stuck in class all day, use your lunch break to incorporate a brisk half-hour walk into your day. Instead of driving to the grocery store this weekend, bike there and strap on a backpack to carry your food home. After work, go for a jog in your neighborhood while watching the sun set. Get creative: think of all the fun and different ways you can incorporate cardio into your schedule.
Next you will want to tone all of those muscles that you have been working out, which might sound difficult at first. However, the good news is that summertime provides plenty of ways to incorporate water sports into your fitness plan, which helps you tone quickly. Swimming, kayaking, bicycling, beach volleyball and tennis are all excellent ways to build muscle. Whatever toning exercises you choose, you’ll want to pay special attention to your abs and glutes, as those are the areas most prevalent during swimsuit season.
Now that you’re well on your way to achieving your summer fitness goals, you will want make sure to continue to stay motivated throughout the rest of the year. Consider planning ways to remain active when the seasons change by participating in a fall event, such as a charity run or group hiking trip. Check the MoveIt4 website for daily inspiration and don’t forget to reward yourself for all of your hard work, you deserve it!