10 Diet and Exercise Tips from Athletes
10 Diet and Exercise Tips from Athletes
Whether you're ramping up your diet and exercise for bikini season, or you just want to be as healthy as you can be, look no further - we've got a plan for you, courtesy of professional athletes like Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, pro boxer Cara Castronuova, and pro soccer player Leslie Osborne (and a must-read tip from Serena Williams). Your best bet for getting bikini ready in time for Summer? Thinking like a pro. Approach your workout with an athlete's dedication with these diet and exercise tips from the pros. * Create Goals: For pro athletes, there's always a race or game to train for; for the rest of us, the stakes may not be as high. No matter, says boxing champ and former Biggest Loser trainer Cara Castronuova. Having a short-term goal for yourself can help motivate you to stick with a workout routine. "Any type of goal can make you focus 120 percent. It's a mental thing. Book a trip every three months or sign up for a race in the summertime," Cara told us at a recent Puma BodyTrainevent. Or use events in your life, like a wedding or a family photo shoot, to spur you on. * Get a Workout Buddy: Having a regular workout buddy can turn help you commit to working out. Women's Professional Soccer league player and US Women's National Team member Leslie Osborne credits having someone to work out with wherever she goes to help keep her on track. Even if you don't have a fit friend in every major city, finding a workout buddy, especially if you are ramping up your exercise routine in time for bikini season, is often paramount to your weight loss success. "When you have a group you are more responsible; you know you are going to be there at 10 a.m. to work out," Leslie shared at the Puma event. "Find a group of people or one person who can be your buddy." * Cook at Home: If you've been sticking to a workout routine, don't waste all that hard work with a high-calorie diet. Know
Whether you're ramping up your diet and exercise for bikini season, or you just want to be as healthy as you can be, look no further - we've got a plan for you, courtesy of professional athletes like Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin, Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson, pro boxer Cara Castronuova, and pro soccer player Leslie Osborne (and a must-read tip from Serena Williams). Your best bet for getting bikini ready in time for Summer? Thinking like a pro. Approach your workout with an athlete's dedication with these diet and exercise tips from the pros. * Create Goals: For pro athletes, there's always a race or game to train for; for the rest of us, the stakes may not be as high. No matter, says boxing champ and former Biggest Loser trainer Cara Castronuova. Having a short-term goal for yourself can help motivate you to stick with a workout routine. "Any type of goal can make you focus 120 percent. It's a mental thing. Book a trip every three months or sign up for a race in the summertime," Cara told us at a recent Puma BodyTrainevent. Or use events in your life, like a wedding or a family photo shoot, to spur you on. * Get a Workout Buddy: Having a regular workout buddy can turn help you commit to working out. Women's Professional Soccer league player and US Women's National Team member Leslie Osborne credits having someone to work out with wherever she goes to help keep her on track. Even if you don't have a fit friend in every major city, finding a workout buddy, especially if you are ramping up your exercise routine in time for bikini season, is often paramount to your weight loss success. "When you have a group you are more responsible; you know you are going to be there at 10 a.m. to work out," Leslie shared at the Puma event. "Find a group of people or one person who can be your buddy." * Cook at Home: If you've been sticking to a workout routine, don't waste all that hard work with a high-calorie diet. Know