monte carlo – GRIT By Brit

*Rockin’ my bikini body at Monte Carlo Beach Club (June 2012)*

Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Calories Burned: 700 – 1,000
Focus: Maximum calorie burn, rectus abdominis (abs), quads and hamstrings (thighs)
Facts: Circuit training is the most effective way to get both cardiovascular and strength conditioning in your workouts. The cardio segments blast calories while the resistance segments keep your body burning calories long after you finish working out.
Brit’s Commentary: Let’s face it, no matter your size or body composition, took look good in a bikini you need 3 things: 1) Flat tummy 2) Toned thighs and 3) most importantly SELF-CONFIDENCE. I created this workout to give you just that. It focuses on the abs, thighs and overall calorie burn to make you look lean from head to toe. Since this workout is a DOOZY, simply getting through it will surely boost your self-confidence. Try throwing this workout into your regimen once a week for that extra PUSH towards your ultimate beach body. Enjoy 🙂

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. With that in mind, I don’t have much to say about the Monaco segment of my European Extravaganza except that it was truly a mind-blowing experience. From relaxing in the king spa of our posh Hotel Hermitage, gazing at lavish yachts, Bentley’s and Bugatti’s to dancing under the stars at the final gala, I felt like a BO$$.

While I didn’t work out as planned during my 4 days in “baller’s paradise,” I did have some much-needed self-appreciation and quality time with amazing friends – equally good for my mind, body and soul. So here you have it, some of my favorite personal pics from my favorite trip to date. Enjoy!

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Movin’ & Shakin’ in Monte Carlo