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ROX STAR LOOK Amy Hill, better known as Body by Amy, lets us in on the secrets to that ROX Star body. 1. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) HIIT is one of the most beneficial types of cardiovascular exercise you can do if you are looking to reduce overall fat mass. It consists of intense bursts of anaerobic exercise punctuated with a short recovery period before repeating. HIIT not only burns fat and calories during the workout, but for hours afterwards meaning it’s a great way to supercharge your metabolism which in turn leads to weight loss (if that is your desired outcome, of course). Longtime celebrity HIIT fans include Erin McNaught and Jennifer Lopez, both of whom are famed for their incredibly lean and toned bodies. At Body By Amy, each class lasts just 45 minutes but clients are only actually working for around 35 mins of that time, once we’ve warmed up and cooled down. 2. Boxing In recent years boxing has become one of the hottest workouts in Hollywood for a whole host of reasons. Mixing strength 120
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and cardio, boxing gives you a full body workout while majorly improving focus and concentration - not to mention the crazy endorphin release at the end of each session! Loved by Victoria’s Secret models Karlie Kloss, Adriana Lima, Gigi Hadid and Jourdan Dunn to name but a few, boxing not only benefits your body but is proven to be a great stress-release while also working to combat anxiety and low self- esteem. Karlie Kloss said “It’s how it affects you on the inside that really motivates me and keeps me pushing myself further.” One piece of advice – be prepared to become an addict! 3. Weight Training One of the most common misconceptions about weight training for women is that it’s going to make you big and bulky… wrong! Weight training is one of the most effective ways to tone up and lose fat. Some of the hottest celebrities in the world credit “lifting” for their incredible bodies, including Kim Kardashian who claims its got her in
