10 Secrets for the Ultimate Beach Body
01 July 2008
The summer has arrived and body conscious travellers are increasingly looking for radical ways to lose weight fast. However, we have to ask ourselves whether losing weight in just two weeks without harming our bodies, is realistic.
TenPilates - The hot dynamic
Pilates destination in Notting Hill offers refreshing honesty and finally some encouraging news!
What is TenPilates?
A combination of traditional Pilates moves with circuit, weight and balance training.
What do the Experts say?
'Yes, it's possible to get a flatter stomach/toned thighs/lose that muffin top', says David Higgins, co-founder of TenPilates. But, he adds, the vast majority of drop-a-dress-size-by-Friday diets and exercise regimes really are too good to be true.
A Wonderful Reality
TenPilates has an outstanding record for transforming body shapes - maybe not overnight, but by helping clients to set and achieve step-by-step goals, in a sustainable way. In other words, the sleek, toned shape you'll achieve with regular dynamic Pilates sessions will be lasting, as well as attainable. (Unlike so many 'crash diet' bodies, where the pounds pile straight on again after a fortnight of sunset cocktails and aioli.) And by next summer? Trust TenPilates: you'll actually enjoy shopping for swimwear.
So from TenPilates, here are 10 true secrets for achieving a beach body that will stay bikini-worthy.
1. The feel-good 'endorphin kick' achieved by engaging in regular intense exercise like the TenPilates workout will help you shake off 'gym dread', banish those negative thoughts about exercise and assist you on the path to a happier, healthier you.
2. Cut out carbs after 5 p.m (preferably after lunch), lay off the fast food and rethink those extra few drinks on Friday night.
3. Stay off the scales! Many things affect your body weight, not just the amount of body fat you have. A better way to measure your success is to go shopping there's nothing more rewarding than fitting into a smaller dress/jeans size.
4. Increase your incidental activity; you'll be amazed at how quick it is to walk between most Tube stops, and beat the line for the escalator by walking up the steps. Every little helps.
5. Set realistic goals. Reaching them feels great and pushes you on to new heights.
6. Aim for a mix of cardio and resistance exercise. TenPilates offers all the benefits of toning, strength and aerobic fitness but there's nothing wrong with throwing in a few extra swims/cardio gym sessions, during the week.
7. Get your friends/family involved. There's nothing like a bit of positive reinforcement. Your friends and family want to see you succeed and be happy, so having them support and/or train with you is a great way to keep on track when you're feeling like a day off.
8. Try to do a little every day and spread your exercise out over the week. Half an hour a day is all it takes to get the ball rolling.
9. Drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day, eat a solid breakfast of slow-release carbs (i.e. porridge or muesli) and increase your intake of fruit and veg (ideal for snacks between meals).
10. Focus on you. Try not to get caught up in all the supermodel/celebrity hype or worry about what everyone else looks like. By all means admire other people, but don't lose sight of what you can realistically achieve.
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