How are you getting in shape for Summer.?

[Red_Arrow]

As summer is getting closer for those in the northern hemisphere, thoughts turn to swimming pools, beaches, and the like. What are people doing to getting their bodies into swim suit shape?

I have exercises that I do for physical therapy year round, so since I am already at the gym I also do cardio workouts. With things like swimming, rafting, and even the Naked Bike Ride coming up, I am also paying more attention to my diet.

What are you doing?

[sovetskii13]

I exercise on my home gym everyday. I'm not getting in shape for the summer; I'm getting in shape for myself in general. Summer or winter I don't care. It's best to be in shape year-round.

[Red_Arrow]

I agree. I work out year-round for some joint difficulties that I do therapy exercises for at a local gym. While there I add up to an hour of stationary bike cardio work. Summer coming reminds one to work on the gut, too

[Shyguy_1988]

There is no off season for staying in shape! Run in the rain, snow and freezing cold! Lift, well the gym is always nice and warm :D

[Red_Arrow]

True, but I was curious because so many people (in general, not just on here) do little about staying in shape the put in the effort just before "bikini weather".

[sweatgirl]

jnl fusion dvds and YouTube videos or I create my own workouts. eat a clean diet and get rid of any booze you maybe drinking. drink water or crystal light a lot less calories then soda.

[Red_Arrow]

I have seen in other posts of yours that you are a trainer (or something along that idea, I can't remember). This post suggests how dedicated you are to it. And very good advice.

[sweatgirl]

yes I am a personal trainer and have been doing that for almost 12 years. shoot me a message with any questions and I will answer them.

[COCOCHANEL]

i never do anything special because i don't gain/lose no matter what i do.

[Red_Arrow]

Lucky you. But getting a routine of exercise would help you keep the heart, lungs, and muscles in shape. You can use that later in life, as well as now.

[COCOCHANEL]

i have heart issues and the doctor told me to avoid excercise that raises the heart rate.

[Red_Arrow]

Interesting. I, too, have heart issues. Two rhythm disorders and a valve narrowing. Doc is okay with my stressing the heart with exercise. Obviously you have other problems than I do.

[COCOCHANEL]

i'm ok as long as i avoid stress and exercise. i've had bouts of atrial fibrillation since i was 17. every single member of my father's family has heart problems. my father was 53 when it happened.

[Red_Arrow]

AFib is one of my problems, also, though it only showed up about 12 years ago. As I said, my cardio doc is fine with me pushing my heart. I guess he figures AFib is not tied to pushing the heart rate. I have not had any episodes of AFib while exercising. Wonder what the difference between us is?

[JamielovesKU]

Well, I just got banned from the gym until tomorrow, so I took a nice little 4 day break. I dont have any kind of routine to get in shape, however, I stretch and walk a lot, so Im keeping my legs in shape :)

[Red_Arrow]

Uh, oh! Do we get to hear what you did to get banned?

[JamielovesKU]

I was over something really stupid

[lace1228]

Eating a healthier diet and walking. There is a 6km hiking trail that I plan to hike as often as I can.

[Slimart]

A lot of eating and disgusting exercise..That will get me so in shape ;)

[Red_Arrow]

"A lot of eating" will help get you in shape?

[Slimart]

Hell yes!!!

[Amberly94]

Hiit cardio in the mornings and then heavy weights in the evening.:) And good luck on your fitness journey :)

[Red_Arrow]

Thank you for your answer. Twice a day sounds like a full schedule. And thanks for your wishes of good luck. You, too. :-)

[shygirl88]

Awesome to see another girl on here who does HIIT and weights!

[Emiliaxo]

I jump rope a lot! It works magic! Literally after 1-2 weeks I see the first results! :)

[Red_Arrow]

I knew jumping rope was good, but I expected it to be combined with other things. Thanks for your answer.

[RedThread]

Ever since spring started I've been getting into the running routine. I want a body that don't quit.

[Anonymous]

I'm doing p90x ;D a combination of everything to become fit and toned in 90 days

[Red_Arrow]

I wonder about the ability to reach your goal in 90 days. In any case, be sure to keep it up so you do not lose what you gained.

[maiez]

Keeping up my gym habits, I work in a gym too

[Red_Arrow]

Finding a lot of people on here who work at gyms or at least do fitness training.

[martanogueira]

eat in a healthy way, do exercise

[MySodaIsPregnant]

Non-stop masterbation

[thatbuffedkid]

Already am:-p

[girllovesmile]

I run a lot:)