Summer is here, ladies and gentlemen!
With the change in season comes the change in wardrobe and you cannot hide the winter weight behind bulky sweaters anymore. Don’t let the pressure of expectations get you down. Here are 5 tips from the experts at InstaFitness to help you get that summer body you want.
Summer Tip #1- Hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate!
One of the most important tips for the summer is to know the right amount of water to drink. Aside from reducing body temperature, drinking water can also boost your metabolism which is a way your body burns fat. If you’re someone who sticks to a strong exercise regime, then hydrating is especially important because you tend to lose essential vitamins and minerals while sweating. We recommend consuming water with glucose or any fruit salts to make up for this loss.
Summer Tip #2- Try full body workouts
Shorter interval, high-intensity workouts are more effective than long-interval, low-intensity workouts. A 24-minute HIIT (High-intensity interval training) can help you burn more calories in a shorter period of time, making it a quick and ideal way to achieve your summer body especially if you have a busy schedule.
Summer Tip #3- Replace High-carb food
Besides avoiding processed foods, cutting down on carb is another essential health tip. Carbs aren’t bad, but they are harder to burn off than fats and proteins. High-carb foods include chips, crunchy vegetables, pasta, etc. You can consume granola bars and eggs instead for a low-carb breakfast, for example. Take a look at the articles below for a full detailed picture on the different types of workout plans that InstaFitness offers!
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Summer Tip #4- Strength training
This health tip is the secret to maintaining a healthy body and mind across all seasons. This training regime boosts your metabolism, helps achieve lean muscle mass, and overall strength. This will get your heart pumping better too. Apart from muscle gain, this form of training also slows down aging, promotes weight loss and increases Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) that helps you remember and learn better.
Summer Tip #5- Set tangible goals
Know that bodies come in different shapes and sizes, different fat percentages and different capabilities. A summer tip no one talks about much is to first understand what works for you. If core training drains you out, makes you feel uneasy, then don’t do it! Find an alternative that works. The same thing goes for diet too. Instead of jumping on a juice cleanse or giving up carbs forever, make small and consistent changes. Steady lifestyle changes are more sustainable because remember, summer is just a season. You have a whole year ahead to remain healthy!
To conclude, please remember that it is extremely crucial to spread your goals over a period of at least 8-10 weeks with a balanced workout and diet combination plan basis your BMI. These tips can work for people with sedentary lifestyles as well.
You can ask about your summer eating habits with one of our dietitians at InstaFitness free of cost. Visit us to book your free Consultation call.