Beach Body
To look great in a bikini, you need to have a great beach body workout routine.
Perform three high-intensity interval cardio days and three strength-training days per week, between your cardio days, and you will be on your way to look good in a swimsuit and feel good about yourself.
On your cardio days, perform 20 to 30 minutes of high intensity interval work.
For your interval workout you can do any combination of high intensity work followed by a brief active recovery period.
For example: Run for 3 minutes, walk fast for 1 minute and repeat for a total of 30 minutes. Another option is to run at a fast pace for 1/4 mile, jog for 30 seconds and repeat for a total of 20 minutes.
Intervals burn calories in less time while sparing your muscles.
On your strength-training days, do these exercises for your beach body workout routine:
Crawling Push-Up - This exercise targets your chest, arms, and core. Lower yourself to the ground and assume a push-up position. Your hands should be slightly wider than your shoulders. Bring your right hand forward a few inches as you draw your left knee towards your left elbow. At the same time, lower your chest towards the floor. Push back up, return to your starting position and switch sides for your next repetition.
Single Leg Bridge - This exercise targets your butt, legs and core. Lay down on the floor face up with one of your heels on a stability ball. Keep your arms at your sides. Lift up your hips and bring your right knee towards your chest. Keep your right knee bent and hips lifted and then roll the ball in so your left knee is bent at a 90 degree angle. Roll the ball out and repeat. Switch your legs and complete the set.
Squat Jump - This exercise works your butt and your legs. Stand facing the bench or step with your feet shoulder width apart, arms in front of you. Jump onto the bench using your arms to help propel you, and then jump. You can jump or step down, perform the repetitions as described here.
Follow this beach body workout and you will look good in a bikini, tankini, or any swimsuit.
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