Summer, a.k.a. bathing suit weather, came
abruptly this year! Without the usual Spring,
a.k.a. "bathing suit warning", allowing us to shed
our 'winter weight' and tone up, many of us are
feeling anything but ready to break out the
swimwear! Well, here's some great news-- we
discovered a brand new personal training center that
will not only whip you into shape fast, but pamper
you in the process!! ProBody Personal Training offers
one-on-one, two, or three training sessions. You can
gather a few pals if you like and all train together!
Easy on the budget so you can train more frequently,
and fun! Here are some super Summer Tips from
ProBody's creator Rona Chowenhill for getting your
shape-up effort underway. For more information visit
the website at
Probodypersonaltraining.com, or call
Rona at 244-0075 for a consultation. Mention
Essentialmom.com and receive a complimentary trial
training session!
Seven Simple Tips for a "ProBody"
1. Forget "diets", instead gradually transition into
a "healthy" eating plan that compliments your
lifestyle. Eat healthy most days passing by the junk,
saving one day per week for whatever you crave be
it ice cream or donuts. Soon your 'cravings' will be
easy to pass up.
2. Adjust your portion size to fit you, by using
your own fist size to measure each portion.
3. Consume six smaller meals, eating every 2-3
hours. (For example, if you order a huge sandwich for
lunch eat half, and save the other half for later.) Aim
for 1200-1500 calories per day.
4. To shed pounds faster, try rolling out of bed
20 minutes early to do your cardio training on an
empty stomach. Be sure to keep your heart rate in
your training range, (to calculate: take 220 minus
your age x 65% to 85% = target beats per minute for
the entire 20 mins. Use lower percentage if you are
deconditioned, higher percentage if you are fit).
5. Re-shape your body while increasing lean body
mass and bone density with a weight training
program that includes 1-2 exercises for each major
muscle group; chest, back, legs, shoulders, arms,
and abdominals. Perform three sets of 10 repetitions
each. Seek out a professional training center, such
as ProBody, to design a full body, or split routine
workout for you.
6. Be sure you are learning the proper technique
and form for weight training. These two elements are
essential to create a strong, aesthetically pleasing
(feminine) body, and to avoid creating imbalances in
your muscle groups which can lead to numerous back
and joint issues or injuries.
7. Stay hydrated--- your body needs 8-12
glasses of water per day for proper digestion, to
metabolize your food intake and balance sodium, for
starters! Warm drinks work wonders to ease your
appetite. Dehydration may make you feel sluggish
and light-headed.
