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Get Fit for Spring
Even though spring is officially here, the cold days can and do still creep in. I have the following suggestions to get you ready for shorts, sundresses, bikinis and the beach for the warmer months ahead. 1) Do the window shopper's workout. Walk through the mall at a brisk pace and take the stairs. Do not take your wallet. Just browse. Note some of the new spring styles. You can always go back and buy something in a month when you're in even better shape. Take along a healthy snack so you're not tempted by the food court. 2) Start social sweating. Instead of going out for drinks and fried food with friends or work colleagues, try something else. Hit the gym and chat while you're both on a treadmill, or layer up and go outside. You can brainstorm while you walk. 3) Get on the scale. Studies have shown that if you weigh yourself each day, you will keep your fitness and nutrition goals in mind. Skipping the scale for weeks at a time can lead to problems. You may put on weight and not even know it. A weigh-in a day keeps those pounds away. 4) Try something new. Never took a spin class? Never gone cross-country skiing? Never gone hiking? What are you waiting for? Surprise your body and learn something new. Bikini body moves will be in next month's Column. Spring sunshine is here.
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About Nikki Fitness
Nikki is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, fitness writer and the creator of the Military Wife Workout DVD (for all military wives who want to be slimmer, happier, and healthier with an intense interval workout in 30 minutes). Get it at www.nikkifitness.com or by searching for NikkiFitness on Amazon. You can also see her videos and TV interviews at www.youtube.com/NikkiFitness.
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