Beach Body Workouts
Posted: April 19, 2016 at 5:04 pm
Alright, men. It’s that time of the year! It’s Spring Time and that means it’s time to get those beach bodies ready! That means chest workouts. That means working those shoulders and arms. That means getting yourself a six pack (and I don’t mean of beer).
We all want to look our best during the warm days of summer, so here are 10 things you need to start doing in order to be #BeachBodyReady.
10. Run
It’s that exercise we all know and few of us enjoy. While the mere thought of running can turn people away, we can’t deny the benefits it has to help you get #BeachBodyReady. Running will help improve your cardiovascular system so that you can workout longer. Running also helps build muscles in the legs and core, so really it’s like working out three parts of the body in one!
9. Workout Your Arms
People wear tank tops and cutoffs for a reason. Muscular arms are a feature of a proper Beach Body. And When we say to workout your arms, we mean from fingertip through the shoulder. Forearms, biceps, triceps, and shoulders. Do multiple variations of the bicep curl by switching grips, changing weights, and changing the direction you curl up. Find a machine or grab some dumbbells for tricep extensions, or find a chair or bench and do as many dips as you can. For shoulders, shoulder flys and shoulder press are two of our favorites, but there are multiple exercises you can do.
8. Exercise Those Pecs
When you are walking on the beach with your shirt off, you’re going to want a defined chest. The bench press and the push-up are the most well-known ways to work out your chest. The RAC, AFC, and Skyline all have multiple machines that work out your chest and plenty of free weights. Remember to always to have a spotter when increasing your weight on the bench press.
7. Eat Right
There’s a difference between dieting and eating right. We prefer you eat right as opposed to eating less. Your muscles need protein, but your stomach doesn’t need that extra fat you’re trying to cut. Beans, nuts, and cheese are all packed with protein and are a good substitute to a fatty meat product. Be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, too. A Beach Body should be muscular and lean, not only big all the way around.
6. AB/Core Workouts
The classic thought of being #BeachBodyReady is when you have a six-pack of abs. If you are going for the ultimate Beach Body that satisfies all critical areas, then you are going to have to work those abs. And I mean work them. It doesn’t have to be a daunting process, though. Add them into your other workouts in between sets or while you’re taking a break. Pretty soon you’ll get an entire ab workout in without even realizing it. From sit-ups to crunches, to leg raises, to planks, to Russian twists and more, get that six-pack ready for summer.
5. Other Forms of Cardio
The first thing on this list was run. That is important (otherwise it wouldn’t be on this list) but it is not the only form of cardio you should be doing in order to be #BeachBodyReady. Running only works so many muscles and if we are being honest with ourselves, you won’t want to only run to get your cardio. Add on to your exercise list things like jumping jacks, plyometrics, or even play a game like basketball. You’ll get your heart rate up and your lungs working as if you were running, but you’ll also work other parts of the body as well.
4. Get Your Friends to Join You
Why be the only one that is getting #BeachBodyReady? Get your friends to join you so that you all can be ready for the summer. Not only will it be a fun way for all of you to hang out, but you’ll work harder, too. Having your friends around will cause you to challenge each other to work harder and serve as a reminder or motivator to finish the task at hand. Working out is often easier, more fun, and yields more results when it is done with friends.
3. Stay Motivated and Determined
This potentially goes hand in hand with getting your friends to join you. Striving toward your workout goals isn’t always easy. You need to find a way to continually stay motivated. Whether it be through motivational video, a motivational speaker, a reminder you set for yourself every day, or your friends motivating you, you’ll have to find that motivation day in and day out. If getting #BeachBodyReady were easy, everyone would do it.
2. Challenge Yourself
While it helps to have a friend or a motivator by your side, it all comes down to you in the end. No matter how motivated you are or how much support you have, you still have to challenge yourself. A highly motivated person can do a workout that they are used to doing. The key is to challenge yourself with more weight, more reps, and harder workouts throughout the process of getting #BeachBodyReady.
1. Rest
Rest is often forgotten by those who work out to build muscle mass. Your muscles need rest in order to heal and rebuild. Take a break now and then. Make sure to get enough rest every night. Even the king of the jungle needs his sleep! Sleeping is just as important as exercising. Just don’t let the sleep stop you from working out!
We all want to feel confident with our shirts off. Follow these 10 steps and you will be, too.
Are you ready to get #BeachBodyReady?!?!
http://www.menshealth.co.uk/building-muscle/abs-workout/the-ultimate-beach-body-workout-498575
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/lose-weight/bikini-season/get-your-best-beach-body-ever-in-21-days/
By: Dan Ward