BODY GOALS: SUMMER READY with ChicoFit

BODY GOALS: SUMMER READY with ChicoFit

by ChicoFit

Oh Summer, how we’ve missed you. The beaming sun, blue skies, warm smiles, and let’s not forget the best time to show off those bodies! We’ve all either heard it or said it at least once, “Working on my summer body,” and either fail or rise to the occasion. So what are we doing to get those “summer bodies” in tip top shape? I’m here to give you just a couple exercises that you can do in the space of your home to get you tones a sweating. Not only will these exercises provide a great calorie burn, but target multiple muscle groups at once to give you a dynamic full body workout. So let’s do this!

Here are four body weight exercises that you can do at home to stay ready for the Summer.

Each exercise should be performed for 1 minute with 30 seconds rest between each. All four exercises are equivalent to 1 cycle and should be completed for a total of at least 4 cycles.

1-BURPEE LUNGE

Start in a standing position. Bend your knees going into a plank by pushing both legs back. Bring both knees back in and shoot up into the standing position then immediately into a lunge. Alternate sides every time you come up into the lunge.

2-COCONUT CRUSHER PUSH-UP

Start in plank position. Bring right knee into left elbow then left knee to right elbow. Then directly into a push-up. (TIP: Exhale every time you bring your knee into your elbow)

3-LAT SWIMMERS

Lying on your stomach, lift your chest and thighs off the floor. With straight arms, bring them back and forth in a butterfly/swimming motion. (TIP: Keep face pointing downward so neck and spine are in a neutral position.)

4-SCISSORS TOE REACH

Lying flat on your back, start with legs in “L” position elevated off the floor. Use right hand to reach up to left toes then alternate to the opposite side using left hand to reach up to right toes. (TIP: Exhale when reaching to toes. Keep space between your chin and chest.)

DON’T FORGET! Each exercise should be performed for 1 minute with 30 seconds rest between each. All four exercises are equivalent to 1 cycle and should be completed for a total of at least 4 cycles.