Erika Malandra Summer is there, ready to knock on the door. And with it, that fixed thought arrives punctually: getting in shape for the summer and for the test Costumes.
Getting Fit for Summer: The Value of Feeling Good About Yourself
It’s not easy, we know. After months of long dresses and food… well, let’s just say “abundant”, looking at yourself in the mirror is scary.
Those who go to the beach, those who choose the pool to escape the heat, everyone finds themselves with the same problem. And then there are social media, with those perfect, shiny, unattainable bodies. Getting in shape for the summer a nightmare for many, who find themselves full of insecurities. But the truth? Perfection does not exist. And beauty… is such a personal thing, so subjective, that sometimes it makes you laugh to think of certain imposed models. However, if you really want to try, a healthy lifestyle and a little targeted training can make the difference. Not to please others, but to feel good… at least a little.
Get in shape for summer with a simple, no-equipment workout
Pasquale Ricci, personal trainer and athlete (and not just any athlete, we are talking about Sthenathlon, the new discipline of the Italian Weightlifting Federation), has developed a mini-training that does not require gym no equipment. All you need is a mat and the desire to move. The secret? Four exercises to repeat in 19 rounds, starting with one repetition and going up to ten, then going down again. It's a game of rhythm: will you hurt yourself? No, just listen to your body and stop before it's too much.
The first exercise is for the back: you can choose between “Prone Swimmers” or “Hyperextension”. Then you move on to the legs, which Ricci defines as “vital”: lunges or squats, which he considers a must. Come on, who has never done squats? Then come the push-ups or “Up & Down” for the upper body. And finally the abs: sit-ups or planks, depending on what you prefer. The advice? Short recoveries, but do what you feel. There is no need to overdo it, on the contrary. If you are a beginner, you can do push-ups with your knees on the ground or choose simpler variations for the abs.
Well, it's not magic. It's training. But if you do it right, the swimsuit test could even become less stressful. And, maybe, you'll even like it.