Ashley Cooper

Miami BB - Figure and Fitness Champion 2007, Southern States Champion 2008 & she deserves to get her IFBB Figure Pro Status. An absolutely stunning & talented model...

So you want to be a fit girl? These 6 tips will help you on your path to becoming your most fit ever. Slip this list into your gym bag, tape it onto your refrigerator, and let your journey to becoming fit-n- fabulous begin!

Find a program that will best suit . Every woman is different. You may have an injury or condition where a program may not be suited for you. Always consult a qualified trainer to make sure that the new program will not hurt you. If you begin into a fitness program that is not just right for you, it can cause more injuries and a lot of frustration.

Set realistic . Make sure that the body you are striving towards has an achievable time line. The program should also be practical and not give you false hopes. It is important to be aware of the obstacles you might encounter in your daily life. Once a program has been decided upon, then you can set goals and deadlines that are realistic

Exercises should target tone, definition, balance and build. This is important because, when you develop muscles, you burn more calories! Burning more calories leads to lessening body fat. Multi-joint exercises (such as lunges and step-ups) and weight lifting are great for this. Learn what exercises work on specific parts of your body. The more knowledge you bring into the gym, the more progress you will get!

Be when working on your muscles. Over time your muscles should be working harder! Repeating the same sets of exercises and same weight will only lead you into an exercise slump, and your results will minimize. Record your daily results and make the progression based on your previous information. A log is a great motivational tool as well; you’ll feel great looking back at where you started and the progress you’ve made.

  is key in your exercise programs. You can change your exercises, goals and sets every six weeks to keep you motivated and feeling fresh. This will help to prevent you from becoming bored and losing energy physically and mentally.

Be ! The best way to stay “fit girl ready” is to allow healthy competition either with a partner or within yourself to be a part of your program. If a the gym with a friend, challenge her to a sit-up competition, if you are alone, get your log out and compete against your best set and see if you can do more reps or a heavier weight.