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Women undergo so many treatments to ensure they’ll have the healthiest skin and hair possible for their wedding day, but the real challenge remains: toning up that bod. Celebrity fitness guru and personal trainer, David Kirsch (who has worked with Heidi Klum and Anne Hathaway, among others), recently talked to Fashionablebride.com about targeting—and transforming—those problem areas just in time for your wedding day.
How do you fix flabby arms?
De-jiggling those triceps will take a combination of good nutrition and spot-focused cardio-sculpting exercises. Start with push-ups, then push-ups on the stability ball, and finally Diamond push-ups. Do at least 15 repetitions of tricep kickbacks with light weights (3 to 5 pounds), and follow with a round of high-intensity cardio. ($13; David Kirsch's Abs & Arms)
How can brides tone their butt and legs?
To get your butt and legs aisle-ready you need to do a combination of cardio plus spot-focused circuit-training exercises. The platypus walk exercise and crossover lunges are perfect to get at your inner and outer thighs. ($13; David Kirsch’s Butt Book)
What is the best cardio workout to trim belly fat?
All of the push-ups, dumbbell curls and crunches in the world won’t mean a thing if you’re not getting in four solid 30- to 45-minute cardio workouts a week. If you belong to a gym, the best workouts can be found on a rowing machine, upper body ergometer and VersaClimber. Swimming is also fantastic. Get yourself a jump rope! Go for a bike ride or a nice run.
How should a bride's diet change in preparation for the big day?
Steer clear of dairy, breads, sweets, sugary drinks (including alcohol!) and too much fruit. These foods cause weight gain and bloating. Eat rich, lean protein and low-calorie, fiber-rich vegetables. Eat frequent, small healthful meals and energizing snacks every three hours.
HEALTHY BRIDAL DIET PLAN:
- Breakfast
Energize your body with either a protein shake, like my Protein Plus Packets ($58 for 20 packets; davidkirschwellness.com), or egg whites. Stay hydrated and keep your metabolism burning by drinking lots of water and green tea throughout the day. - AM Snack
Refuel with a high-protein snack, such as 3 ounces canned tuna, chicken, hard-boiled eggs or 10 almonds. - Lunch
Lunch should be your largest meal. Stick with lean sources of protein, like 6 ounces chicken, turkey or fish, along with a half-plate of low-starch vegetables like spinach or broccoli. Dress it with plain vinegar, or lemon and olive oil. - Afternoon Snack
Enjoy another high-protein snack or a natural energy supplement with ginseng and Vitamin B-12. - Dinner
End your day with a protein shake. This gives your body the amino acids they need to repair themselves. If you don’t want a shake, go for a small 6-ounce portion of protein, either chicken, turkey, fish or shrimp, along with steamed green vegetables or a mixed green salad.
How should a bride-to-be track her progress and set her weight-loss goals?
Start off by setting a goal. “I want to lose weight and get in shape because ____.” This will be the pep talk to keep you on track. Pick a date into the future to celebrate the new you. Set a big goal and mini goals for each week. Schedule time in your day to workout. Promise yourself to eat more wholesome and healthy food. Keep an accomplishment list. At the end of each day, write down your successes—the hard-boiled egg you ate instead of the morning bagel; the steps you climbed instead of taking the elevator; or the glass of water you had instead of Coke!
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