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Article #485: Get A Beautiful Beach Body - Tight Butt, Legs And Arms

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You too can be hot and beautiful like the If you don't feel these muscular
most luscious season on earth. The only sensations, you're doing the plié too
problem is that there is not much time fast. Now, to the count of four, begin
left to build your fine behind to the pressing upwards and focus on feeling
point that it is so worth watching as you resistance in all of your lower body
walk away before the summer is over. muscles as you come out of the plié. As
That's right, you know that you always you perfect this move you can add various
look as people walk away, and be arm moves with light two to five pound
honest...it's not because you are hand weights. This is what I did with my
lovingly sending them warm wishes, you artist. As she felt balanced and centered
are checking them out to see how much with the movement I added bicep curls
junk is in their trunk. And if that's not with light hand weights.
sneaky enough, you know that you compare I had her start with hands by her side
it to yours. Come on, that's what we do. behind her legs, as she lowered her body
We live in a constant state of to the count of four, she drew her hands
comparison, it's not healthy, it's not toward her upper shoulders and held it
even practical, but the fact is, it's for the count of four as she was in the
real. plie' isometrically and then lowered the
So how do you refine your behind in a weight as she pressed out of the plie. It
short time and tighten your upper body so was a great combination of upper and
that when you wave at your friends across lower body movements that created a
the beach, the sagginess on the back of sensational feel and look to the muscles.
your arm doesn't wave in the breeze and Move # 2 – Side Leg Lifts (2
create a giant wave. versions)
Here is a great mini workout regime I put Lie on one side on your beach towel.
together for one of my music artists who Side-lying exercises strengthen lateral
had to shoot an album cover for her new leg muscles, tighten your outer thighs,
release. She was in the studio putting narrow your hips and tighten the medial
the final touches on her CD and she got glutes.
the call from hell. It was her manager Side-lying Leg Lifts:
telling her they had decided on the shoot Lie on your side on the floor. Place your
location for her cover shot. It was to be upper body and head in a comfortable
on this spectacular island in a tropical position. You lie all the way down, or
paradise that most of us only dream of lie with your hand supporting your head
visiting when we win the lottery. as long as you keep your head in
A few minutes later, I got the SOS (Shoot alignment with your neck.
Only in my Skin) distress call. She had Keep your body in an extended position
less than ten days to go from snackin' in with your top leg straight and your
the recording studio to looking sexy on bottom knee slightly bent to help balance
the beach for a CD cover for the world to your body. Place your top hand on the
see! floor in front of your abdominals and
I went to work and put together an contract your abdominals throughout the
instant toning workout schedule and move.
combined it with my Low Glycemic Diet Begin by squeezing your butt. Now to the
with Catabolic Foods. Hip Hop Cardio was count of four, slowly lift your upper leg
a part of her workouts as well because it towards the ceiling with the knees facing
burns fat, helps you develop rhythm and forward 45 degrees or to a height where
confidence. You can do any cardio you you can feel the muscles tightening
like as long as you do some cardio every without strain to the hip joint and hold
day to keep your metabolism up and burn in an isometric (static) position for the
stored body fat. Oh yes, and the instant count of four and then slowly lower back
tanning to give her the authentic island down.
look. That came later after we made her Repeat for fifteen reps per side. Repeat
arms, abs and behind look and feel each side for a total of three sets. Per
tighter. side both inner and outer thigh muscles.
The key word is she felt tighter. You see As you get stronger, you add one to two
when you feel good, you feel beautiful pound ankle weights for more resistance.
and when you feel beautiful you walk with Side Lying Inner Thigh Leg Lifts:
more grace and confidence, which sends Lie on your side on the floor. Place your
out great vibes that you love your beach upper body and head in a comfortable
body. That is the beginning of getting position. Keep your body in an extended
excited and inspired enough to continue position with your legs resting on top of
on your program after the initial burst. each other. Then, move bend your top leg
All great changes happen from the inside and place the foot on the floor behind
out. the bottom leg. Make sure there is enough
The Beautiful Beach Body Program room to allow the bottom leg to be lifted
First of all, I love traditional training off the floor.
and I love how dance moves shape and Contract your abdominals as to include
tighten your body differently than many them in your workout and to also help
of the gym moves. Dancers have sleek long protect your spine and keep your back in
lean muscles and they move with pure a good stable position. Squeeze the inner
grace. I like gym moves too in a thigh and slowly to the count of four
long-term fitness program, dont' get me lift the bottom leg approximately 12 to
wrong… But, for this program I am eighteen inches or as high as is
taking you back to the beginning of comfortable for you to feel the inner
women's body training movement. My thigh isolate and contract.
signature Vertical Training and Power Hold for four counts and then lower your
Shaping technique is the base for this leg down to the starting position and
workout. repeat for a total of fifteen
Workout Accessories to Gather for Your repetitions. One set is completed once
Workout both legs have performed the exercise for
Beach Towel – I personally have my the prescribed number of reps on the
clients lie on a beach towel because they workout! Be sure to breath deeply
are soft to touch on the skin which puts throughout the entire sequence.
you in a wonderful mood. Move #3 – Bent Knee Tricep Pushups.
Water Bottle - 8-16 ounces of water - This move works the back of your arms and
Stay hydrated during your workout. chest and abs. Begin on your hands and
Music - Get in the zone. Turn on some knees with your hands resting under your
music that is upbeat, happy and makes you shoulders.
feel good. This will inspire you to stay Contract your abdominals and slowly lower
with the workout for the entire duration. your chest to the floor between your
Picture - Find some inspiring magazine hands keeping your head and neck in
pictures that inspire you to train. Your alignment, lower down until your chest
mind sees pictures and then it drives you almost touches the floor and do not let
in the direction of your visualized your lower back sag, hold for two counts
desire. and slowly with control push yourself
Beautiful Beach Body Circuit Isometric back up to your starting position.
Training Techniques Keep the body locked in a straight
1. Plies position as you return to the starting
2. Side Lying Leg Lifts position. Breathe comfortably throughout
3. Girl's Push-ups the move. Repeat for total set of ten
Move #1 – Plie's repetitions. Then rest for thirty seconds
Begin with Dancer's Plie's or and easier by sitting on your knees in a child's
explanation. Wide Leg Stance Knee Bends pose and then repeat for two more sets.
-A plie' is a bend of the knees. It is a This is a powerful exercise and in the
foundational strength and stretch that beginning you may only be able to do
ballet dancers practice. It is a specific perform two reps with accuracy and
exercise that tones and strengthens your control. But don't give up. It will get
entire lower body. The hips, butt, easier as you get stronger. It is a
thighs, hamstrings and calves are all fantastic exercise for tightening the
worked together. It is compounded power muscles in back of your arms and your
move that works wonders. chest muscles.
Learning to plié correctly is This move will make your stronger and
fundamental to proper training and tighter at the same time. That is a great
getting that beautiful lower body you combination of fitness results to have
desire. Yet most people do it whether you are sunbathing or surfing.
incorrectly, in that they sink down with Here's the Triceps Push up Breakdown...
legs, and then quickly return to a On your hands and knees, contract your
standing position. abdominals then to the count of four
Begin by standing in front of a mirror so Slowly lower your upper body down to the
that you can monitor your alignment. Face floor holding your elbows close to your
the mirror in a wide stance, which in side
dance is known as second position. Be Hold for a count of two (isometric
careful that you are aligning your knees contraction) and then push yourself back
with your toes at all times. Pull your up to the starting position.
abdominals in as to get a sense that your Repeat for a total of eight repetitions.
navel is couching your spine. This is There you have it, a wonderful plan for
called hollowing your abdominal wall so your Beautiful Beach Body. You will feel
that your are shaping and engaging them long, lean and confident as you stroll
as well throughout the move. along the beach. Beauty starts from the
Stand up straight so that you can feel a inside out. Don't wait start today
vertical line up and down the center of feeling great about yourself but start
your body. building the best body ever now.
Begin to lower your body weight toward If you haven't already, go to my website
the floor slowly with control to the and sign up for my weekly newsletter,
count of four. Use your abdominal there are so many amazing tips, great
muscles, relax your back, and drop your award winning workouts and lots of juicy
tailbone. Be sure your body is centered stories about my training adventures. You
over your feet, keep your heels down you will love the inspiration and who knows
lower your body down. Go only as low as maybe you will be a star I get to train
you can comfortably go. someday.
Now, press your feet into the floor Oh, and by the way, the artist who I got
making your muscles in your thighs and the SOS distress call from looked
butt active. Hold for four isometric absolutely gorgeous for her cover shoot.
counts as you take deep breaths. She was stunning in her birthday suit.
Then slowly press your feet into the She did not do a sleazy shot. She did a
floor and push yourself out of the plie' tasteful, elegant and soulful cover like
as you return to the starting standing Eve (as in Adam's wife) in a Genesis type
position. shot.






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