Keep your bikini mission on track

With summer comes celebration – cocktail parties, long lazy lunches and a fair bit of overindulgence – unfortunately to the detriment of your beach bod. No need to fret though because Michelle Rozowsky, Adventure Boot Camp trainer and franchise owner, offers some simple moves to keep your bikini mission on track.

“Cardio, although vital to your fitness, doesn’t always tone those harder to reach places, like your stomach muscles – these areas need more focused exercises,” said Michelle.

To assist you on your zero to hero bikini mission, here are a few ab-focused exercise routines to ensure you’re beach-ready for the December break.

Mountain climbers: Get into a press up position so your hands are directly under your chest at shoulder width apart, with straight arms. Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles. Lift your right foot off the floor and slowly raise your knee as close to your chest as you can. Return to the starting position and repeat with your left leg. Do 20 to 40 climbers and repeat a few times.

The plank: Again, get into a press up position with your body forming a straight line from top to bottom. Now bend your elbows 90 degrees and rest your weight on your forearms. Your elbows should be directly beneath your shoulders, and your body should form a straight line from your head to your feet. Hold the position for as long as you can. Your goal should be to hold it for two minutes.

Russian twist: To begin, sit with your feet on the floor and knees bent. Hold your arms straight in front of you with the fingers entwined. Lean back approximately 45 degrees, and then twist side to side from your waist. For a more advanced option, hold a weight while twisting. Do three sets of 20 twists.