Zest - July 2005

4 Weeks to a Bikini Body

Nothing strikes more fear into a girl’s heart than the thought of baring all in a bikini. Whether it’s a podgy belly, heavy thighs or bingo wings, our three tried-and-tested no-diet exercise plans will blitz your not-so-hot spots in just four weeks.

Case Study: Hilde Tucker, 22
Height: 5Ft 5in
Start weight: 11st 3lb, size 12/14
Final weight: 11st, size 12/14
Her aim: ‘I often feel down about my weight and I definitely need someone to shout at me to keep me motivated. I’d like to find something I can stick with’.

The Prescription: Trainer Laura Williams took Hilde for four 40-minute runs per week.
Hilde’s Verdict: ‘The running definitely gets easier each time. I was really tired after my first session – I felt quite sick and worn out – but that soon wore off. By week two, I began to notice muscles developing in my legs and I’d lost a few pounds. The hill training was much harder than I imagined. It really takes it out of you and I really felt it around the tops of my legs and my bottom. Unbelievably, in my last week, I went for a 30-minute run, which felt like an amazing achievement. I’ll definitely be keeping it up!’
The Results: Laura says ‘Hilde came on in leaps and bounds. Her dedication was astonishing and she’s seen a really big change in her fitness. Her lower-body muscles are much stronger now her stamina has doubled. To begin with, running for four minutes was enough for Hilde, but now she can run for 30 minutes quite comfortably.’

Laura Williams is the founder of Future Perfect, a nationwide network of mobile personal trainers.

To book a session or to find out how Laura can help you get into shape, email her at laura@laurawilliamsonline.co.uk

Or call her on 07712 001525.