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How to Get Fit This Summer

Looking to get in bikini-body shape? Read some tips and ways to beat the summer heat.

It’s summer time and you know what that means–it’s bikini time. Not too excited to shed those layers and reveal what’s underneath? No need to worry because we’re here to give you some tips to getting fit to show off your bikini body.

Staying active in small ways can often reap the most benefit.

  • Take your dog for a walk every morning or enjoy a walk with a friend or co-worker after lunch.
  • Play beach volleyball, take a hike or go for a swim. Instead of lying in the sun for hours, get up and do something active while soaking up some rays.
  • Try a new physical activity, whether it is going for a bike ride, running downtown or practicing yoga.
  • Join a sports team. Exercising with others helps encourage you to stay active. 
  • Hire a personal trainer
  • Train for a race. Summer is when communities celebrate exercising outdoors. Many races are available in your neighborhood (see below).  

When it’s 80-plus outside and you’ve already worked a long day, it’s difficult to find the motivation to face the heat. Here are some tips:

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  1. Exercise at the coolest time of the day, typically early in the morning before work or late at night
  2. If it’s too hot outside, train inside in an air-conditioned space. Take advantage of your gym membership or follow along to a fitness DVD.
  3. Hydrate before you get thirsty. Make sure you’re hydrated before you start your run.
  4. When running farther distances, plan out your route to incorporate water stops at water fountains or friends’ houses.
  5. Stay in the shade when exercising. It can be up to 10 degrees cooler.
  6. Wear breathable, wicking clothes that will allow your skin to stay cooler
  7. If the heat is too much, split up your workout into two sessions or shorten it based on what your body needs

Every summer there are thousands of races and active events nationwide. Sign up for one near you:

There are so many places around town to stay active. Find the one you're looking for:

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