Exercises that Give the Perfect Physique

Article by Blythe Flake

Whether you want to lose winter weight or get that summer beach body, achieving the "perfect body" could be a challenge. Many people get discouraged when they don't see results soon enough. It is no secret that achieving those amazing results takes time and patience. However, there are a few exercises that will help you get that perfect physique in no time.

Planks

Planks are a stationary exercise that requires you to lay flat on your stomach, hold yourself up with your toes and forearms on the ground. Your back should be straight while your body is off the ground. As you squeeze your glutes and abdomen, you will hold the pose for 20 seconds. You can increase the time by 10 seconds each day. This exercise strengthens your stomach and back. As it sculpts your waist line, it also engages your glutes, hamstring, back, shoulders, and arms. There are several variations of planks such as side planks which target that unwanted muffin top.

Squats

Another stationary exercise is squats. Like planks, there are various variations of squats that engage different parts of your lower body. For instance, for sumo squats, you will place your feet a bit wider than should width apart, point toes outward, bend your knees, and squat. Sumo squats will take care of that stubborn inner thigh fat. For the standard squat, place feet shoulder width apart with toes facing forward and bend your knees into a squat. For the proper form, make sure that your knees don't go over your toes. Squats engage and sculpt the quadriceps, gluteus maximus, obliques, hamstrings, etc.

HIIT Cardio

HIIT stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. There are several workouts out there tailored for intense intervals. For example, you can run on the treadmill as fast as you can for 30 seconds and walk for 10 seconds and repeat this action for 15 minutes. HIIT cardio boosts your metabolism and helps you to burn more calories than a 30-minute run/walk. HIIT Cardio is great for overall weight loss. The results of doing HIIT are spectacular.

By doing the exercises above, you will notice the inactive muscles in your body. You'll also become stronger, and your body will be toned. All of these exercises engage various muscles and joints so that multiple regions of your body undergo an intense workout.