Long Beach Fitness Expert

Last week I did a really good workout. I hadn’t workout in a really long time so I was exhausted afterward. I went to a football stadium nearby where I lived and ran up and down the stairs of the stadium twice. My leggs were SO sore afterward but it kind of felt good at the same time.

I want to do more cool workouts like that. So I can ge out of the gym and workout out doors. Do yall have any ideas…???

Is walking on the beach a good wokout?

Beach walking, esp. through water about 10" for more resistance, biking, sideways skipping, rope jumping, hula hooping, and, of course, more stairs.

Last week I did a really good workout. I hadn’t workout in a really long time so I was exhausted afterward. I went to a football stadium nearby where I lived and ran up and down the stairs of the stadium twice. My leggs were SO sore afterward but it kind of felt good at the same time.

I want to do more cool workouts like that. So I can ge out of the gym and workout out doors. Do yall have any ideas…???

Is walking on the beach a good wokout?

Outside workouts are primarily cardiovascular oriented, so it would be best to stick with that line. Cycling and running outdoors, have such an edge over doing such exercises indoors, as environment can play a big factor in morale when exercising. Therefore it would be beneficial if you looked into a few trail/bush activities, such as hiking, trail riding and mountaineering.

You could always stick it out on roads, however this often gets tiresome for many individuals, and some join clubs to bring that interaction factor into the equation – something you might want to look into.

Swimming, whether at a beach, or local pool facility; is a popular choice for outside workouts, due to the full body workout and relaxed nature.

Strength training, however, isn’t out of the question, and you can always grab an exercise mat, to do some crunches outside on a flat area. Or even bring some dumbbells outside, to soak up the sun!

I hope this helps.

hey y’all! so school starts on September 1st, a little less than 2 weeks away. right now i weigh about 143 pounds, i’m 5′2” and 16 years old. i’d like to lose some weight before school starts, or at least tone up. all of the weight i gain goes to my stomach and thighs.
so how can i lose some weight, maybe like 10 pounds or so, in a couple weeks? would i lose weight if i went on something like South Beach Phase 1, but still ate some fruit too? just no breads and sugars and stuff.
and what are some good exercises to tone my abs, butt, and thighs? i have a treadmill, elliptical, stair step machine, bowflex and free weights…what should i do? a workout plan would be very helpful…i have plenty of free time, so i can workout for as long as needed. and i also have band camp all next week, so i’ll be marching for like 3 or 4 hours a day…

thanks in advance. all answer are appreciated. y’all are loved.

Hey, running is a great way to burn the pounds especially along with any kind of diet. A difference in 3500 calories means a loss of a pound. So if you burn 250 more calories than usual and eat 250 less in a week you will lose a pound. Also toning exercises for stomach obviously do some crunches and bicycle crunches. For thighs and stomach the running will also help greatly in toning them. If you wish to tone your arms using the free weights to do crunches and bench press lifts would help. Also push ups are said to do a lot for toning

I’m thinking of starting this program in the summer, but I’m wondering if it’ll kill me if I don’t do some preparation. Can I start out after a long hiatus and get through a workout, or should I prepare myself by building my cardio endurance now?
Start now? Lol I have not a penny to my name. I start my job in summer which is when I’ll be able to afford insanity, but I’m jogging a little in the morning starting now.

First off, congratulations on wanting to get in shape! Insanity is a great program and if you stick to it, you’ll see amazing results. And definitely doing some jogging right now till you can afford the program will be a big benefit.

The beauty of these programs is being able to throw them in the DVD player at home and not worry about having to get to the gym. They are motivating and the program schedules are easy to follow. Add in a good eating plan and you should see excellent results.

With that said, they are not easy but definitely doable. (I’m a Independent Beachbody Coach and a INSANITY graduate.) I have had people start Insanity being in the same place that you are and have had great success.

Go at your own pace. There is no point in killing yourself to start off with and being overly sore is no fun. Plus it will discourage you from continuing.

Stick to it everyday. Throw the scheduled DVD in. You may be able to do only one rep of each exercise. BUT THAT’S OK!! After you do your one rep for that exercise they are doing on the video, just keep moving. Do a little bounce in your step. The key is just to be doing something and keep moving! Also, instead of doing the entire video, start of with 1/2 of it.

Each time you do it, I guarantee you’ll be able to do a little bit more each time. Soon you will find yourself doing 50% of the exercises, then 60% and so on.

Just don’t get discouraged. Even the people in the videos can’t make it all the way through. It’s designed to be an intense workout. But they are fun and keep you going.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

Alright, recently I’ve started to work out, and go on a diet plan to get back in shape for summer time. I’m currently 5′11 and 183lbs. I’m not over weight but I could def. afford to lose some pounds for beach season.

I’d really like to work on my abs, do lots of cardio, some strength training to tone more, etc.. However there has been one thing that I had always wanted. ‘V’ cup hips. However I can’t find any workouts or tips on how to get em.

Heres a picture of what i’m talking about;
http://www.free-fad-diets.com/Images/absdiet.jpg

Now please ignore the abs, and the rest of body as I know it takes years to get that way. I know that his are so defined that it would take a long time to get that way.. However I still need some help to work in the right direction to get them.

I’m 19, and a male. Any comments would be great. Thanks.

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ok so i was just at the beach and i realized…im a little over weight and its really frustrating.

how do you lose weight fast in:
-abs
-in thighs (so they dont touch when you walk)
- and make my waist smaller so no muffin top

please help!

—p.s. i know the "eat right/ diet" what i am asking for is what workouts can i do? and how long will it take?

same problem…

Weeks 1 & 2 – -
Monday – 25 min walk
15 min abs
Tues – 15 min lower body
Wed – 25 min walk
15 min upper body
Thurs – 15 min abs
Fri – 25 min walk
Sat – 15 min abs
Sun – 25 min walk

Weeks 3 & 4 – -
Monday – 35 min walk
15 min walk
Tues – 15 min lower body
Wed – 35 min walk
15 min upper body
Thurs – 15 min abs
Fri – 35 min walk
Sat – 15 min abs
Sun – 35 min walk

Weeks 5 & 6 – -
Mon – 45 min walk
15 min abs
Tues – 15 min lower body
Wed – 45 min walk
15 min upper body
Thurs – 15 min abs
Fri – 45 min walk
Sat – 15 min abs
Sun – 45 min walk…

the faster you walk, the farther you go in that amount of time and the more calories and fat you burn.

hope i helped and good luck!!

I’ve been using the Beach Body 10 minute trainer total body workout (Lower body, abs, cardio, and yoga flex) for the past three days. How long will it take for me to get a nice stomach? I’m eating healthy and Im not drinking any sodas (only water and milk).
That’s what it currently looks like :
http://s841.photobucket.com/albums/zz333/kaitlyn_b94/?action=view&current=Picture61.jpg

I know, gross. Sorry for showing, but I thought it would help give an accurate amount of time it takes to get a nice stomach..

As a personal trainer, one of the most common questions I’m asked is “how do I lose stomach fat?”

Well to put it as simple as possible, you can’t.

No matter how may crunches you do, or leg raiser, you will not be able to target the fat in your abdominal region. The reason being, you can NOT localize fat removal. Doing sit ups and crunches only work the abdominal muscles and have absolutely no effect on the fat burned in that area.

When your body burns fat, it uses fat stores from where it can find fat. Your body does not know that it should be concerned with your love handles. The fat on your body is distributed differently on each of use. For many males, the majority (or most noticeable) is the fat on the stomach areas. When you lose fat, your body will do so in it’s own natural “balance.”

The best way to lose that ugly fat is through diet. Once your diet is in tune, you will slowly se the fat melt away. There is no hidden secret, magic pill, or piece of equipment that will quickly remove any fat. You have to work for it, and depending on your genetics, it may take awhile.

However, If there is one standard that most of the world uses to determine whether a persons body is in good shape it is a well defined set of abdominal muscles. The "ab" muscles are a visual symbol of a person that takes care of their muscles and, by association, their body as a whole. Although the later is not necessarily true, a good set of abs is a desired physical attribute for most to aspire to.

Which muscle groups to work
Building your abs is an exercise in personal discipline. Building each of the main ab muscles takes a concentrated effort. From a lay persons point of view there are three main abdominal muscle groups: the upper, the lower and the oblique’s. The upper ab muscles are often referred to as a "beer belly", the lower abs as a "pooch" and the oblique’s as "love handles". As the exercises that help strengthen these muscle groups are discussed, it should be pointed out that none of the exercises reduces fat levels. That is left to a proper diet and other exercises. For a total fitness plan, you may want to speak with your doctor.

Start with a pain free stretch
Personal discipline is one thing but stopping before you begin, because of a pulled muscle, is another. Begin you ab routine with a nice even stretching of your core body. Relax and roll any muscle you have between your upper neck and your waist. This might best be described as keeping your feet planted shoulder width apart, bending your knees slightly and making a 360 degree circle with your upper body(waist up.) As you do this you will feel muscle groups pulling as you stretch them. DO THIS SLOWLY and you will quickly find the ab groups you will soon be working.

Proper position and isolation
In performing each of the following exercises, proper positioning is important for getting the maximum effect out of each movement. The one position you will need in each exercise is bent knees. This angle, in reference to the floor, will generally be 90 degrees unless otherwise stated. What this does is isolate the abs and prevent your legs from helping the abs in the exercise. The next important tip is to not overextend your range of motion. The common perception for most of these exercises is to cover the full range of motion from the starting point of the exercise to the end. You will only need to cover about 30 percent of that range for the best isolation of the abs. Strangely enough, you will find this lesser motion more difficult.

The true ab exercise
The ab exercise that is truly the basis of getting toned ab muscles is the basic "sit-up". People may call it a "crunch" or something else but the exercise that will get you the abs you want is a basic sit-up. It is how you do the sit-up that counts. Most people do them incorrectly. Perform a "crunch" by:
* Laying on the floor and bending your knees to a 90 degree angle with the floor. Heels on the floor with feet at a 45 degree angle to the floor. Interlace your fingers behind your head.
* Relax your arms and neck.
* Smoothly raise your upper body to a 30 degree angle while bringing your knees to your chest. Return to the starting position slowly and smoothly, repeat.
* Keep your arms and legs relaxed and move in a smooth motion for best results.

Working up to a Side Bridge
To be ready for the "side bridge" ab exercise you may need to work your biceps’ and your shoulders. For these exercises simply fill two or more 1 gallon jugs with water and begin curling them for 15 repetitions, this equals one set. Repeat and ad weight (more water or jugs.) For your shoulder use the same jugs and lift, with a slightly bent elbow, to the side. To perform the bridge:
* Lay on your side with straight legs one on top of the other. Place your hand just under your body at shoulder. Press down on your hand and raise your body up until the arm is almost locked (don’t let it lock.)

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i’m about 30-35 pounds overweight. i’d like to lose this weight by New Year’s so i can start out the new year looking great and feeling good about myself. how should i go about losing this weight?

what is a good diet? i’ve heard really good things about the South Beach Diet…but is it really as good as it sounds? how much weight can i expect to lose per week with this diet?

i’ve also heard that you should start off each diet with a cleansing diet. is this true? what are some good cleansing diets?

does acai juice really help you lose weight? how? where can i get some?

what types of exercises should i do? i’m going to start going to an exercise class with my mom 2x a week…and i have access to a treadmill, elliptical, bowflex, etc…but i dont know where to start!

how long should each workout be? how many times per week? what is the best time of day to work out?

any other tips? all are appreciated.

thanks in advance. you are loved.

Can you lose weight fast? Yes.

It will be water weight and harm your health but you can do it.

A good diet is balanced with healthy doses of protein, carbs, and fats. There is no miracle diet and healthy weight loss at best is 2 lbs a week.

cleanses are only good if you have balanced eating habits, or are changing toward them. Otherwise it is waste of time and effort.

acai juice/supplement diets are hype. It’s not a miracle fruit, it’s just healthy eating.

Start with the treadmill shoot for 5x a week

Keep it to 30 minutes for start then increase.

Tip: Stop looking for miracle weight loss, it doesn’t exist. Good luck

Hey dolls and gents! Obviously spring is here which means more and more people are hitting up the board walk and getting baked out on the beach. I love the beeach but id love it even more if i got a bikini body. I am 5′1 and currenty at 143 pounds. Over weight huh? i know and i want you all to help me figure out a way to shed these nasty flabs! Please if you can list Ideas for workouts, how many times i should work out a day, how long i should focus on each workout, how many calories i should consume, amazing workout DVD names, healthy foods etc. Anything you want to add to help me id appreciate it SOOO much,
Thank You,

just cut yur calories. dont be lazy. walk up & around more. seriously even tho its from the 90’s 8 minute abs is great. also yoga for abs its good to but more long term. it does help. run, tredmill or whatever. ride yur bike& swimm alot. another thing is dancing alot. the ipod is great for dancing to. also there are many exercise or yoga apps tht alou you to listen to music while doing them to help yu stay ‘zoned ‘also certain suits can help shape yur body& hair cuts& make-up, also dont eat before the beach:)

Ok, so I’m going on vacation in July (beginning, so very, very soon!) and i wanted to wear a bikini when going to the beach. I am going to swim every other day (I have a pool at my moms, not at my dads, so I can’t when I’m with him, but I will go biking when I’m with my dad) and I’m going to do ab workouts every day. I’m not fat, but I’m not skinny. I’m puggy and wanna lose the fat on my stomach. If I drink lots of water, eat right, excersize, how much fat can I lose or burn off?

How much does swimming alone burn? plus how long should I bike and swim every day and how long should i do the ab workout for?

thank you

do 500 crunches a day. ive only done it for four days and i already have a six pack if i flex my stomach