Your goal is to be bikini ready by Spring Break. The quick fire way to be committed to your fitness resolution is to join a “sprint” triathlon! Prepare to get your butt kicked since training for a "mini" triathlon of swimming, running, and biking takes about three months. No pain, no gain! Feeling overwhelmed with the whole triathlon talk? If you're not confident, or if you just don't have the passion to push, take advantage of one of these exercises to get that body in shape. In no time, you will be less stressed, have a more positive outlook and be slimmer all-around!
1. SWIM - Burn off 2 bags of M&M’s, approximately 500 calories, by swimming. Get your SwimSpot bathing suit ready to tone your shoulders, abs, and legs. Membership at a pool, such as YMCA can save you a few bucks, versus joining the swanky gym downtown. Take a splash twice a week in your adorable suit (we’re eyeing the Getty Maillot one piece swimsuit from LUXE by Lisa Vogel’s). Start with an easy 20 minute swim, and gradually build your endurance with 5 minute increments a week. You’ll be swimming like a mermaid in no time. And don’t be afraid to push yourself. A little pain is paid off 10-fold as you release the stress and start seeing the waist trimming results.
2. BIKE - Strap on your Next by Athena biking gear 35-45 minutes twice a week. Kill two birds with one stone by seeing breathtaking views with a good workout at the same time. Don’t forget to keep your feet in place with bicycle clip-less or cage pedals. During the first few weeks of training, you should be biking 35-45 minutes, twice a week. Make time with your schedule, this will be an important part of the “sprint” and one you will want to excel at. Once you’re a certified biker chick by the seventh or eighth week, reduce your bike rides to 25-30 minutes, but start pushing yourself. Now will be GO TIME!
3. RUN - Running is less of a hassle workout because there’s no equipment required, sans a good pair of shoes and the right sweat-whisking socks. The socks are the key here girls. And those shoes, as you begin to run more days of the week/month keep an eye on the tread. If you run 4-5 days a week, 3-4 months in row, remember to change out those shoes, for they have a lifespan. Now don’t go and throw them out all together. They will still be good for a walk around the block or for donating. Running leads to a leaner body and helps to build our endurance. Begin your first week by running for 20 minutes (for those of us who are novices). Keep your pace at the level where your breathing is not labored and your body feels fresh throughout the run. Then increase to 30 minutes, twice a week. By weeks 9 and 10 you’ll become a fiery lil cheetah in training, running 45 minutes with a good pace. Simmer your hot self down by easing back into 20 to 25 minute runs a few days before your big race!
To keep yourself motivated through this killer “sprint” triathlon training, you need some good tunes. Here are five songs to download on to your ipod to keep the momentum going strong!
Ke$sha- Blah Blah Blah
Journey- Don’t Stop Believing
Pussycat Dolls – When I Grow Up
Guns N Roses- Welcome To The Jungle
Rhianna- Hard
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