Comments on: ‘Work It’ – She wore an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot… That’s right – IT’S SWIMSUIT SEASON

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By: thedailybalance

thedailybalance — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:22:16 +0000

Sagan — I don’t, but I want one for the same reason! Except maybe not so itsy bitsy

Cardio – The elliptical is my machine of choice, but I also sometimes use the stationary bike. I’m not a runner (SUPER scared about my knees hurting later in life) but I do a lot of power walking and the Mister and I go on lots of hikes in the summer. I also LOVE kickboxing and dance and try to take classes whenever I have some extra time.

By: thedailybalance

thedailybalance — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:18:09 +0000

Chloe – I do take breaks inbetween sets. For arms I normally do 15 excercises (20 reps – 1 set each) with free weights (I use 8-10 pound dumbbells). Then I do about 6 of the machines (again, 20 reps, but normally 2 sets of these). Legs- I do all of the leg machines my gym has to offer (approx. I do two sets of twenty on each. I take about a 30-60 second break between each set. For core, I do about 25-30 minutes of mat work and the use the captians chair and a few other pieces of equipment to finish off.

By: Andrea@WellnessNotes

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:31:00 +0000

Well, my bathing suit won’t be an itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny bikini… But somehow the warmer weather and bathing suit season makes me focus on toning a bit more. I have started to focus on strength training more lately, and I can really see a difference. Plus, I feel a lot stronger which makes me feel great! And yes, what you eat makes the biggest difference in how you look.

By: Chloe

Chloe — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:55:32 +0000

Wow! That’s ALOT of weight training – especially core. What do you do for your weight training routine. I’m interested to know how you take 40 minutes and if you take breaks in between sets.

By: Carolina John

Carolina John — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:05:34 +0000

i’m creeping into wetsuit season with the year’s first triathlon on sunday. it’s like swimsuit season, but a little more “grabby”. still, gotta fuel up properly.

By: Kirwin

Kirwin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:29:21 +0000

I love Jillian Michaels from the Biggest Loser because she’s so hardcore. I download her circuits from her website and do those. I love that there are 3 levels (I’ve never attempted Level 3!) for whatever shape you’re in.

Last year, I was in great shape, but then fell off the wagon in December. Unfortunately, I’m having a hard time getting back into it. When I do, my workout schedule looks a lot like yours.

By: Kara

Kara — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:52:27 +0000

I live at the beach, so the pool just doesn’t cut it for me!

By: Marion

Marion — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:48:00 +0000

I’ve always wanted a yellow polka dot bikini, too! Sadly yellow is not one of my best colors.

I don’t really do much for swimsuit season. I suppose my already high fruit and veggie consumption goes up since there are so many more in season, but I don’t spend much time at either the beach or the pool so it’s never been much of a concern.

By: Sagan

Sagan — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:08:45 +0000

Do you have an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini? I want to buy one just so I can sing that song every time I wear it… hehe.

Love your thoughts on this and thanks for sharing your workout plan! What kind of cardio do you like doing?