Bikini body: Truths & Myths

May 18, 2022 | Eleni's Blog

You too are looking forward to the first dives and the first summer excursion; So does your body, which needs proper preparation to go to the beach. And when we say to "go out" to the beach, We are not only referring to the aesthetic part but to its essential preparation to withstand high temperatures, not to lose energy and exercise properly under the summer sun.

 

The beginning will therefore be made with the definition of the objective. Identify the goal you want to achieve, so you feel like you've found your form again! In the second year, do not forget that diets- express belong to the past and to an era that did not place so much emphasis on the duration of the result, in maintaining energy and strengthening the immune system.

 

Bikini body: Truths and Myths about how to exercise

  1. Burn more- Truth

Burn more calories than you consume. This is the only way you will achieve weight loss, if of course that is the goal.

 

  1. Increase the weights in training- Myth

The coach is the most suitable, to tell you if your body really needs the weight gain. If for example your goal is fat loss, then the weights are not up- on your weekly workout list. Instead, increase aerobic exercise.

 

  1. Swimming sculpts the body in its most "difficult" parts- Truth

Swimming helps tighten loose areas of the body and tones the muscles. Start swimming for 50 measures and gradually you will see the results.

 

  1. We limit aerobic training- Myth

Aerobic exercise is the best way, to activate our metabolism or maintain our weight. In the summer we walk or run, depending on what each of us chooses, more than before. The difference is in time and intensity. We make sure not to train in very high temperatures, to hydrate during exercise but also to increase the intensity as long as we can stand it.

 

Bonus tip: Continue without interruptions or breaks and enjoy the ride. This way you will burn enough fat and improve your cardiovascular condition.

 

Bikini body: Truths and Myths about nutrition

  1. Consume more water- Truth

Studies show that drinking water increases the functioning of the metabolism to a significant extent, as it is necessary for metabolic reactions to take place. It is recommended to drink water between meals as it also contributes to satiety.

 

  1. We reduce the amount of food- Myth

We do not reduce the amount of food, but we differentiate the quality of the meals we consume. Therefore our meals remain five a day, since this is how the metabolism is activated and the energy levels in our body rise, but strengthen the diet with more portions of fruits and vegetables. We also limit meat consumption to once a week and once a week,what about white meat (chicken).

Bonus tip: Depending on the degree of physical activity and the metabolism of each person, the percentage of fruits and vegetables that will be added to their diet is also adjusted.

  1. Avoid ready-made juices and soft drinks- Truth

If you like these kinds of drinks, do not forget that they are rich in sugar. Opt for an occasional sugar-free soda and make your own natural juices, in moderation in quantity because they contain calories.