NEWSBikini-Body Countdown: Week 1
May 27 2010, Published 10:34 a.m. ET
Want to get your body ready for bikini season, just like Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker? Take a few tips from OK! as we count down the 10 weeks before you hit the beach, with tips and tricks from the experts for getting that bikini body you’ve always wanted!
OK! GALLERY: REALITY BEACH BODY BATTLES!
Diet: Binge On Berries
The final piece in the diet puzzle is to get a beautiful bod, not just a slim one! Nutritionist Oz Garcia says eating antioxidant-rich food does just that. They fight cell damage, giving you younger, firmer-looking skin.
"A cup of berries has all the antioxidants you need for a day," he says.
Workout: Switch Up Your Cardio
"People get hooked on one kind of cardio," says David Barton, owner of DavidBartonGym (Pink is a member). But muscles adapt to habitual moving and stop working as hard.
Use intervals to mix is up. Do three minutes at a fast speed, then a one-minute rest. Speed up with each increment.
Want OK! each day? Sign up here!
Smart Idea: Be the Best You
Curvy model Brooklyn Decker knows it's not just about exercise.
"In my business, I'm not a toothpick. I tried to fit a mold. My dad said, 'You have to be the best you, now what anyone else tells you to be.' " Amen!
