With just a little bit of time left until you’re gonna get ready to hit the beach, it’s best to put on your swimsuit and check if it still fits you. The chances are you’ve gained some weight over the winter or you need to tone your body if you want to look hot in your bikini, and you still have a little bit of time left to tone-up and shed those extra pounds. There are a variety of ways you can lose weight, but the best way to do it is by turning towards a healthy diet and a regular exercise plan. There are different easy exercises which will help you get that bikini body you’ve always wanted, and with a little bit of ambition, you’re going to manage to get your body looking amazing.
Embarking on a regular exercising routine is not easy, but if you want to burn calories thus loose weight in addition to toning your abdomen, legs and buttocks, you need to keep pushing yourself. You don’t have to go overboard with exercising, about 20 to 30 minutes a day should do the trick, so get your gear on and start early. You don’t even have to spend money on a gym membership if you don’t want to, you can turn towards simple exercises which you can do in the comfort of your own home, exercises which also do the trick. To make things easier for you, we have selected a few exercises which will help sculpt your body and get in the best shape it has ever been.
Power kick exercises are very effective and easy to perform if you want to tone and sculpt your legs and bottom, so put one leg in front of the other and do a lunge. Strengthen your arms, keep your back straight and kick powerfully using the leg positioned back. Repeat 10 times and then switch legs.
Yoga can also be helpful for your muscles, and if you’re not into intense-cardio exercises, this posing is perfect for you. Stand in a straight position and pull your hands up straight ensuring your palms gently touch. Slowly lift one of the legs, bend it and touch with the tip of the toes the standing leg. Simultaneously lower your arms until they are parallel to the ground and hold your position for about 20 seconds. Repeat for about 5 times and then switch legs.
Side leg lifts are very effective in toning your thighs and buttocks, so if you want to have an enviable behind, start working out. You can do this standing up or laying on a mat, depending on personal preference, all that is important is to keep a straight position. Squeeze the abdomen and start lifting one of the legs keeping it in the air for a few seconds. Return to the initial position and repeat for about 10 times before switching legs.
Back leg extensions can do incredible things for your tush, things such as toning and lifting at the same time. These exercises need to be performed on a flat surface, where you will not slip as you will have to lay your palms on the ground as you would do for push-ups only keeping your knees bent. Lift your knees up a couple of inches and push one leg back to make it parallel to the ground while keeping your back perfectly straight. Keep the position for a few seconds, then come back to the original position before repeating. Repeat 15 times before switching legs.
Crunches are the best and easiest way to get flat abs and the more you do them, the easier it will get. You can do crunches while bringing your knees up to touch your elbow or you can do them regularly, by keeping the legs flat on the ground. Regardless of your method, crunches do work, so bring your torso up and move it slowly back down without touching the ground with your back. This way the exercises will require more effort and will strengthen your abs much faster.
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