How do I prepare my body for a beach day?

12 Tips to Get Beach Body Ready
  1. Eat protein with every meal. ...
  2. Stop snacking. ...
  3. Cut out cocktails, wine and beer. ...
  4. Eat foods that fight cellulite. ...
  5. Follow a low-bloat diet. ...
  6. Sleep 7-9 hours every night. ...
  7. Don't neglect upper back training. ...
  8. Train for better posture.




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Focus on Key Muscle Groups After giving your stomach some time to digest, you can then start your pre-beach routine. While 30 minutes before the sun and sand is a good watermark to shoot for, the closer to showtime you can work out, the better. “It might be more noticeable,” Skalos says.

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Plus, it's exfoliating. It can “get rid of the rough skin that builds up over time, removes those dead skin cells and then gives you this fresh, new skin underneath,” Jones said. This will leave you with brighter and smoother skin, added Garshick. And the sand at the beach acts as an exfoliator as well, Jones said.

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That's right – taking a dip in the sea is actually good for your skin. One of the most common benefits of salt water on skin is exfoliation. A swim in the ocean allows the salt to scrub away dead skin cells and open the pores. There aren't many all over natural ways of exfoliating, so lap it up.

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The beach has natural reflectors with the light-colored sand and water, so you'll get extra exposure just by being there, so don't pick mid-day to start with.

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A trip to the beach can also increase your risk of summertime sunburn because both sand and water reflect the sun back at you, per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, increasing your UV load. (That's why you're also at risk of a sunburn when vacationing in snowy destinations — snow is reflective, too.)

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According to research, the smell of the ocean has a soothing effect on our brains because you're breathing in negative ions, which can be calming. Negative ions speed up your ability to absorb oxygen and can help balance your serotonin levels, which leaves you more relaxed and happy.

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5 Flat Belly Foods to Eat Before You Hit the Beach
  • Grapefruit: Rids your body of excess water that can lead to bloating. ...
  • Rosemary: is known to minimize gas and aid digestion. ...
  • Watermelon: Is packed with water which helps to flush sodium from your body.
  • Green tea: Aids in digestion and speeds up your metabolism.


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