Top 10 tips for shaping up for summer!
Summer’s nearly here and it’s time to put on your swim suit. But don't worry, we have caught up with fitness trainer for the stars, Cornel Chin, to find out the very best ways to tone up! Cornel writes...
If you want to shed a few pounds and feel good in your bathing suit, here are some simple tips to help you get in ‘Beach Ready’ shape for summer.
1, Keep On Moving
Your body was designed to move. So take the stairs. Instead of taking the elevator, you can burn calories by taking the stairs up and down whenever you have the chance.
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2, Pick Up the Pace
When out walking, do it faster. You can dramatically increase how many calories you burn and how much cardiovascular benefit you derive by simply walking faster. Pump with your arms for a greater calorie burn.
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3, Gleaming Cleaning
Cleaning the house is an underrated method of activity. There’s a lot of effort and energy that goes into cleaning the windows and vacuuming the floors. Every time you move your body you are increasing the amount of calories you are burning.
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4, Get Green Fingers
Gardening is an ideal way to get yourself, vegetable patch and lawn into tip top shape. Don't hire anyone to do it for you, get out there and do it yourself.
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5, Read It and Reap
Buy a fitness magazine for new ideas to keep you inspired and your workouts fresh. Innovation is often the key to motivation! Your body will adjust to any workout routine in six weeks, so you’ve got to switch things occasionally to maximise your results.
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6, Food Diary
A food diary can reveal all sorts of patterns in your eating habits of which you are probably unaware. Keep a log of everything you eat, the time you ate, the food you consumed, the quantity and any symptoms (e.g tired, bloated, etc) that you experience around eating the food. This could reveal patterns surrounding the choices you are making about what you eat.
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7, Small and Regular
Try to eat five small balanced meals a day. Digestion burns calories, and you are less inclined to overeat if you are not starving when it's time to eat.
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8, Think Drink
Although clichéd, try consuming more water. Not only is it good for you, but it will also keep you feeling full without the calories. It also helps kidneys remove toxins and gives liver the ability to metabolize more fat.
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9, Pack Your Own Lunch.
Instead of going out and spending a fortune for lunch, pack your own. Not only will you have more control over how healthy and how many calories you consume, you save a bundle of cash as well. Try to eat a well balanced lunch with plenty of protein, carbs, fruits and vegetables.
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10, Portions
The amounts of food we put on our plates have significantly increased by 30 per cent over the past 10 years. It makes sense to use smaller plates and fill them with vegetables.
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