Suns Out, Guns Out: Keys to Swiftly Earning Your Ideal Summer Body

Heavy winter clothes haven given way to short sleeves as spring has ushered in warmer weather. With beach season gearing up, it's time to show off the hard work spent laboring in the gym over the past several, cold months. Luckily, if you haven't been sweating it out in the snow all winter, there is still time to achieve your ideal summer body. Diet Although a diet should be thought of as a "long term" fixture, eating the right foods now can make a tremendous difference. Think Mediterranean; fish such as salmon are packed with muscle-building omega-3's, and olive oil and nuts are loaded with healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA's) that will satisfy your lagging winter appetite. Training There are several options for obtaining the body you want. If you're at home, moves like push-ups, pull-ups, and planks are great for training large muscles groups that will add mass. If it's making a statement with powerful arms you want, try unique bicep exercises. Try holding a weight with your elbow at a 90 degree angle while performing curls with the other arm, and switching. The biceps respond well to isometric tension, which speeds up muscle growth. Definition You can't fake a muscular physique; if washboard abs could be painted on, fitness wouldn't be a billion dollar industry. Peak fitness has to be earned, but there are tweaks to enhance the hard work you've put in. Adding a rub-on tanning cream will highlight muscular definition quickly without the risk of over-exposure to the sun. Taking a supplemental approach to your quest for the ultimate beach body can be like throwing jet fuel on a fire. Companies like SDI Labs feature products that are designed to help you maximize your hard work, which allows better results to come faster. Pull it Together rnWhat's the point in optimizing your fitness, diet, and aesthetic if it's hidden under sagging board shorts and an over-sized t-shirt at the beach? Take pride in what you've earned, there's no shame in showing it off a bit. Look for a pair of trunks with a 7 inch inseam, which will hit right above the knee, and pair it with a fitted shirt. You don't have to work all year to get your ideal summer body, but don't wait any longer. The earlier you start, the better your results will be. Summertime is hot, and you deserve better than a farmer's tan.