3 Weeks to a Better Body!

Emergency Downsizing

By Michael Carrera, MSc. and Reggie Reyes, BKin.

In our time as trainers we've come to one simple conclusion: people want to look better. The reality is that vanity seems to be the driving force motivating people to get active and fit.

This doesn't bother us at all since along the superficial journey toward "better looks" is the opportunity to absorb many of the health benefits associated with consistent physical activity. This of course holds true as long as the approach is safe and well conceived.

Don't put it off if you want to put it on
When it comes to looking better, we can't tell you how many times we've been approached by anxious women desperate to look incredible in a two-piece bikini on their sun-filled vacation or into a dress for an upcoming party. Or in other cases, men who want to get rid of their gut and love handles so they don't feel embarrassed in a Speedo-well, at least not in a pair of swimming trunks, anyway.

For reasons unknown, people seem to wait until the last possible moment to seek our professional help. This is usually two to three weeks before the special event-the worst example being a lady who needed to drop two dress sizes in a week to fit into a gown for a special occasion.

Anything is possible
Our belief is that anything is possible-within reason, of course. Any program that includes the proper ratio of cardiovascular and strength training can be put together to guarantee results over a three to six month period. However, you must also get adequate sleep and eat a well-balanced, calorie-restricted diet. To find out about the proper nutrition and vitamins required for quick and healthy weight loss, check out the Truestar Weight Loss, Nutrition and Vitamins and Supplements sections and create a personal profile and plan.

The ideal program promotes slow and gradual weight loss of up to two pounds per week. This type of progress is safe and more effective for maintaining your desired weight. But let's forget about the ideal situation and deal with real life scenarios.


  

Remember to warm up
We have attached programs that will help you tone up and trim down in 3 weeks. Keep in mind that you should warm up and cool down before and after all weight training. A proper warm up and cool down includes some form of light aerobic activity that moves your entire body (i.e. jogging on the spot, skipping or jumping jacks) followed by stretches for the entire body.

If the activity you're doing primarily challenges a particular area of the body, make sure you focus your flexibility exercises on that area. For example, jogging challenges mostly the muscles in the lower body. Therefore, stretch your buttocks, upper thigh muscles and your calves.

For a detailed warm-up, stretch and cool-down exercise program, log on to the Truestar Exercise section.

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