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Five Secrets About How To Get An Eye-Catching Beach Body Fast!

By Todd Elliott

Beach Body Secret # 1

Put a stop to storing new body fat! It amazes me how many people start an exercise program to lose weight yet end up just packing on some more new fat later that day or the next. So the number one goal should be to first stop storing new body fat. You can do this very easily by eating small, balanced meals or snacks every two to three hours. There are multiple reasons why frequent feedings not only boost metabolism but also prevent your body from storing new fat.

Frequent eating conditions the body to use fat for energy because the body used to getting fuel and doesn't need to or tend to store is much fat. Part of it is because it doesn't worry about when the next feeding will be. I'm sure you've probably heard of the starvation mechanism and know what it is - basically the longer you go between feedings to worse it is as your body slows down the rate at which it is burning fuel to conserve energy. The body is then more likely to hold onto the food as body fat just in case it has to go another long extended period of time without food.

By eating smaller and more frequent meals and snacks, you greatly decrease the chances of providing too many calories at one time and therefore make it much less likely that you'll store any new fat.

Beach Body Secret # 2

Keep your workouts, short and sweet! I know you're busy as most people are and you don't have time for marathon-style workout sessions 3 to five times a week. Most people don't need to exercise that much or that often and nor do you.

Short bouts of exercise are as effective as and sometimes even more effective if done progressively than traditional exercise routines. The reason is that these short mini-workouts can be done daily (even multiple times per day) and this gives your metabolism a boost more frequently. Just 10 to 15 minutes of moderate to high-intensity cardiovascular or aerobic exercise every day will increase blood flow and circulation, burn some extra calories, and most importantly give you that little boost.

Another reason is short mini-workouts are more convenient and practical for most people. Even if you have no equipment at home you can still get that all so important boost in metabolism. Here are just a few ideas:

  1. Run upstairs and walk back down run - repeat that for five or so minutes and you'll be exhausted. Plus, you'll totally elevate your metabolism and increase blood flow and circulation and have you feeling great!
  2. Perform 10 minutes of calisthenics (jumping jacks, kick butts, high knees, jog in place, mountain climbers, etc)
  3. Take a quick 10 minute power walk. Walk nearly as fast as you can and over time try to increase your distance and/or speed

Mini-workouts can work extremely well so don't be afraid to experiment.

Beach Body Secret # 3

Your workouts must be progressive! Training progressively with strength training is probably one of the most important forms of exercise you can do. Plus, this principle applies to all forms of exercise and fitness. So when you're talking about reshaping the body, boosting metabolism, and burning off that excess body fat, you have to ensure that nearly all of your workouts are progressive in nature.

Give the body a reason to change! Just because you go to the gym and do strength training a few times a week doesn't mean anything - you have to provide a stimulus or reason for the body to make improvements.

The number of sets and reps doesn't matter, what matters is that the muscles and systems are subjected to a greater than stress than what the muscles are used to. Here are some general guidelines: one to three sets per exercise, as many reps as possible in good form on each set, perform slow controlled reps to maximize muscle involvement, change exercises frequently, etc.

Beach Body Secret # 4

Keep your body well hydrated! Fat metabolism is directly affected by how well hydrated your body is. People totally underestimate the effective that water has when it comes a fat loss and also on overall health. Over 70 percent of the processes that happens in your body take place in water. Certain things like organs can't function optimally without enough water.

There's still a debate on how much you need and I don't think anyone will ever know for sure but to play it safe I would recommend you strive to drink at least 4 cups or more each day - and NO!, tea and juice don't count.

Yes, they have water but they also often have sugar and other ingredients that actually limit the amount that is absorbed and used.

Beach Body Secret # 5

Get a tan! The Florida sun is very intense. With that in mind, you should start your color quest at a tanning salon. The salon staff can educate you on the benefits. Before attempting to lie out in the sun, be smart and get a base tan in a salon first. This way, minimize the chance that you'll burn your first day in the sun. Having a nice tan, enables you to display all of your hard work and lets others appreciate your dedication to having a fit body.

If I can be of any assistance to you, please don't hesitate to call or email me. I will be happy to speak to you and give you my recommendations. Visit my site for more tips at bodbytodd.com or email me at or call me at (407) 927-FLEX (3539). I am also available for one on one training sessions. If you feel that you need my help, contact me and we will set up a consultation.

About the Author:

Todd Elliott is a certified personal trainer located in Orlando, Fl. He is a former Mr. America. His website is http://www.bodbytodd.com