As the weather starts to get warmer, many people begin to focus on getting their bodies back into shape. Preparing your body for summer doesn’t have to be complicated, it requires strength training, consistency, and proper nutrition. Exercise plays a key role in building muscle and supporting metabolism, which contribute to changes in body composition over time.

Here are five exercises to include in your routine:

Squats

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Stand with your feet apart, keep your back straight and lower your body by bending your knees, as if you are sitting on a chair. Go down until your thighs are almost parallel to the ground, then return to a standing position. Repeat. Squats target the thighs, glutes, and lower body, helps to tighten up muscles and improve posture.

Lunges

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Start by bringing one foot forward and lowering your body by bending your second knee to the ground. Push back up to the starting position and switch legs. Lunges strengthen your knees and legs, as well as improving flexibility.

Plank

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Place both your forearms on the ground with your elbows directly under your shoulders, extend your legs behind you and keep your body in a straight line. Hold this position without letting your hips drop for about 40 seconds. Increase the time limit as you go. This particular position strengthens your core muscles and supports better posture.

Push-Ups

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Stay in a plank position but this time, your hands will be placed on the ground, while keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your chest is close to the ground, then push back up to the starting position and repeat. This works multiple muscles simultaneously, enhancing core stability and developing your triceps.

Glute Bridges

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Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, keep your arms by your sides. Slowly lift your hips towards the ceiling until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees, squeeze your glutes and lower back down then you repeat. Glute bridges not only help you maintain a lean physique but also reduces knee and lower back pain.

All these exercises won’t produce noticeable results if you have poor eating habit. Nutrition play a vital role in helping you lose fat and giving you your dream bikini body. Start by maintaining a calorie deficit, meaning you consume fewer calories than your body uses. These exercises will help increase the number of calories you burn.

Hydration is also non-negotiable throughout this process. Drinking enough water supports body metabolism and can aid in appetite regulation.