Yikes, Summertime is Already Here!

Tips on what you can do to get in shape quick!

Summertime is here, the heat is on and you are itching to get out to the beaches, lakes and river and have a splash. But, maybe you weren't as diligent during the winter as you could have been, and you want to get a bit more fit. Trainer, Travis Grosjean, offers a few tips on how to jump start your beach bod into balance.

Make sure that you get your nutrition in check. Start with drinking a lot of water. Most people think that they drink the minimum requirements and don't. Track it if you have to. To flush out your system faster and more efficiently get in 10 - 8oz glasses a day. Also, cut back on sodium and sugar; even better, cut way back on processed foods. Most processed foods contain large amounts of both sodium and sugar and many people don't even notice it. Incorporate more whole, organic, fresh foods into your diet.

Get moving! You aren't going to get your body in shape without it. To burn the most calories in the shortest time go for high impact, high energy workouts that work big muscle groups and several joints, like Mike Malicki's Total Body Blast Fitness Camp! in McKinley Park or Rayleen Steven's Hard Bodies Boot Camp in Woodland. (Don't be intimidated by either, the classes are suitable for all fitness levels and can be regressed or progressed based on your level.) The general rule is the larger the muscle group and the more joints you're moving, the more calories you will burn. When working out at home try moves like squats with arm curls into a shoulder press or lunges with shoulder raises. Workout a minimum of 4 days a week with at least 30 minutes of high intensity.

Get your ZZZZ's. During your nightly snooze your body rebuilds itself and digests the most. Sleep is not just important for your mood, you want to make sure that you get enough of it or you are at an increased risk for injury.

Try a massage. Massage can be relaxing, but it has many other benefits. To name a few: it improves flexibility, relieves tension and increases blood circulation, all which will help you prevent injury and increase your wellness. To learn more contact James Caffey or Jennifer Roland through smoothmoto.com

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*Consult with a physician before making any changes to your diet or exercise.