Sunday, 19 July 2009

Workout Like Cameron Diaz

Is it me or is everywhere we look at the moment filled with photos of the lovely Cameron Diaz? In fact every time we see Cameron Diaz whether it’s in her new film My Sister’s Keeper or in a photo of her walking along the beach in Hawaii she looks lean and sexy. Her athletic body definitely stands out from the crowd making most women despair as the holiday season is here already and the thought of removing clothes to reveal a not so perfect body sends them into a panic, secretly wishing that they hadn’t missed so many workout sessions and had eaten a lot healthier, sooner!

As a fat loss coach to so many women I say it’s never too late to burn some extra fat and have you looking smoking hot so you too can be proud to walk along the beach on your vacation!

Here’s a special workout that I put together for you so you can workout the way Cameron does!

This workout should be done 4 times per week. Complete entire circuit and repeat.

Squats with Dumbbells x 12 reps
Decline Push Ups (feet on a Swiss Ball) x 10 reps
Jump Squats x 30 seconds

Walking Lunges with Dumbbells x 12 reps each leg
Alternating Dumbbell Chest Press on Swiss ball x 10 reps each arm
Jump Rope x 30 seconds

Reverse Lunges x 12 reps each leg
Pull-Ups x 10 reps
Jump Squats x 30 seconds

Dumbbell Stiff Leg Dead lifts x 12 reps
Close Grip Push Ups x 10 reps
Jump Rope x 30 seconds
Rest x 30 seconds

I would then include 15 minutes of High Intensity Interval Training 3 times per week done after 3 of the above workouts, which would consist of:

Hill or flat Sprinting – 30 seconds
Slow walk down the hill or back to start – 60 seconds
Repeat this 10 times

On the other 3 days I would include 30 to 60 minutes of hiking (power walking/jogging), swimming or even cycling. Whatever exercise you enjoy that will keep you active.

With any workout plan your nutrition is just as important. Include 5 small meals each day. Breakfast, mid morning snack, lunch, mid afternoon snack and dinner.

Eat protein with each meal, so for example eggs, chicken breasts, lean meat, fish, nuts and pulses. Include carbohydrates with your protein. So lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, staying away from heavy carbohydrates (brown rice, brown pasta) in the evenings and focusing on vegetables with your chicken, fish or lean meat.

Always stay away from processed foods and only eat healthy, natural and nutritious foods.

Eating well and following the workouts that I have mentioned will have you looking hot and sexy for your summer vacation. You may not get Cameron’s body but you’ll be proud to show off the one you’ve got.

Stay fit, keep focused and feel fabulous!

Steph.

Author of The Flat Stomach Solution


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2 comments:

Katrinayellow said...

Hi Steph
I like your blog, and your workouts look great. I just wanted to say that maybe I am in the minority, but surely there is a possibility to appeal to us women not just in terms of us wanting hot or sexy or lean bodies, but maybe also emphasising the importance of strength and agility. There are many good reasons to strength train apart from wanting to look like the latest popular actress.

Unknown said...

Hi Katherine
You are right and I totally agree, it's just as important to have strength & agility when it comes to our bodies.
It's great to hear your comments.