Summer fitness tips to shed those winter kilos

Wednesday 30th March 2022 09:38 EDT
 
 

With the summer sun starting to shine, experts believe this is the right time to shed those winter kilos and get back to your workout routine. Exercising daily is a good habit to cultivate as it not only keeps your BMI healthy but also keeps chronic diseases at bay and strengthens your immunity.

In this article, we share some fitness and workout tips to help you sweat it out at the gym this year.

Keep hydrated

Working out in the summers is different than you would in the colder weather. It is important to take care of your water intake as one loses water and salts through sweating. Water consumption generally gets higher in the summer season and not drinking enough water may make you feel tired, dizzy.

Amp up your nutrition

A steady intake of enough calories or macronutrients is important as they fuel your body. Your body typically requires macros in large quantities in the form of fat, protein, carbs, water and fibre. They essentially provide energy and sustain and maintain the body.

Start weight-training

A steady weight training plan could help you achieve your summer body. Working out your muscles twice a week can help you achieve great results.

Add Cardio to your routine

Adding a cardio element to your workout regime is pivotal. These exercises can help us burn calories as well as increase our endurance levels of a person. Experts recommend inculcating a minimum of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise twice or thrice a week.

Burn calories with HIIT

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) consists of short bouts of intense work followed by a period of active recovery of the same length. This can also be a replacement for cardio in some instances. The goal is to fit in as many repetitions of a workout in a particular time span so the intensity of the workout increases.


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