Tony Greco,
www.tonygreco.ca
Canada’s Leading Fitness Specialist

TONY’s TIPS

It’s that time again, the days are getting longer and warmer, and it’s time to start working on your beach body. Tony Greco is back with the best tips to make sure you look great on the beach this year.

Now is the time to break out of your routine and start working the big muscle groups like the core, quads and your biceps. These will burn the most fat by getting your heart rate up. Try adding some exercises that target your glutes, hamstrings and quads, to work a very large muscle group and get your heart rate up. Tony also recommends interval training to get a great warm up, bike for one minute followed by one minute of skipping rope, back and forth for ten minutes. Another great way to maximize your results and burn lots of calories is high-intensity cardio in between your sets, or what is known as Active Recovery.

Diet is another important part of getting that great beach body. Evaluate your meal plan and see where you can cut down on unnecessary calories. Take advantage of the great access we have to local produce here; most of the fruits and vegetables that are imported are covered with chemicals and preservatives. Another great tip is to try adding a little unpasteurized honey to your diet. It’s a great natural sweetener and it is packed with Vitamin B. Meat eaters should look into purchasing their meats from local, free-range producers as well. There is a lot of false advertising out there, so be sure to do your research and make sure that you are eating as healthy as you think you are.

The most important step to getting that great looking beach body is to find a balance in your life that you are comfortable with. If you do something that makes you happy and is beneficial for your body, you won’t be looking for excuses. So get out and enjoy the weather while it lasts!