Want-It Wednesday: 5 Moves to a Perfect Bikini Body

Want-it Wednesdays:

What is it I want this Want-It Wednesday? Yep, it’s a body that looks good enough in a bathing suit that it doesn’t resemble Shamu strung up in net! I’ve been working for several months, but not without a few ups and downs. So when I had the chance to speak with a woman who literally lives in a bikini all-year long, I figured she’d have some great tips to get me (and you) ready! 

National bikini competitor Angeles Burke shares  her secret workouts that keep her bikini-ready throughout the year! A member of the National Physique Committee (NPC), A.F.A.A. certified fitness instructor and Celsius sponsored athlete, Angeles knows the importance of staying fit and healthy. Her experience competing has taught her workouts that pinpoint and tone areas of the body that will make that swimsuit look great – and have you look your best, as well. Her workouts are great to sneak in anywhere, whether you’re at the gym, on the beach mid-vacation or on the go that will lead to a fitter, more sculpted you this vacation.

Photo credit: angelesburke.wordpress.com

1. Stand with your feet in a wide stance.
2. Drop your glutes down so that your thigh is parallel to the ground.
3. Hold that position and then take 12 steps forward and 12 steps back. You must remain as low as possible, keeping all the weight in your heels.

1. Stand on your left foot.
2. Lift your right foot behind you and bend your knee so your right lower leg is parallel to the floor.
3. Bend forward at your hips, and slowly lower your body as far as you can. Pause, then push your body back to the starting position.
4. As you come up, think about using your glutes to push your hips forward instead of lifting from your back.
5. Keep core engaged and chest up during the entire movement.

1. Lie on your left side with your knees straight.
2. Prop your upper body up on your left elbow and forearm.
3. Raise your hips until your body forms a straight line from your ankles to your shoulders.
4. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
5. Turn around so that you’re lying on your right side and repeat.

1. Get into push-up position with arms straight and hands directly under shoulders.
2. Walk feet forward, staggering them so your right knee is bent under your chest while your left foot is behind your with knee slightly bent.
3. Pushing powerfully into your legs, switch your foot positions, bringing the left knee in and extending the right leg.
4. Continue alternating for 1 minute, and then take off with a final burst of energy and sprint into the waves! If at home, do a small sprint!