8 tips to spring into that summer body (slideshow)

3. Try something new

Pickleball, hiking, paddle boarding, or suspension yoga might be calling. Answer. Don’t rule out low-calorie-burning activities. If you love them, chances are they’ll be helping decrease your stress level. That will help you with weight management on your path to a toned summer body. There are likely things that have been around for years you’ve never tried. Take a Tai Kwon Do lesson or show up for badminton next week. Decide that you’re going to boost afternoon productivity by walking for 30 minutes of your lunch hour.

Example: If we use Susan again, we might suggest she do some kickboxing for a change. Walking is wonderful activity but it’s linear, meaning it only moves you in one plane of movement your body needs to be truly fit. A boxing workout will add some rotation and lateral movement that will really increase Susan’s overall fitness level.

Read: Punch and kick your way to fit, firm body in minutes-a-day

Debra Atkinson

By Debra Atkinson

Debra Atkinson Is the founder of the Flipping 50 movement and host of the Flipping 50 podcast and TV show available on your iphone, ipad, and Apple TV. She is the author of four books including You Still Got It, Girl! The After 50 Fitness Formula For Women and Navigating Fitness After 50: Your GPS For Choosing Programs and Professionals You Can Trust.

Debra is a contributing blogger on the Huffington Post, ShareCare, Prime Woman, and Livingbetter50. She provides solutions for women approaching 50 or who have already turned the corner on what to eat, how to move, and the mindset for lifestyle change with hormone balance that will make the next years as the best years. Find her resources here.

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