FREE iPhone app info below from Declan Condron, the co-creator and exercise physiologist of PumpOne FitnessBuilder. Here are his Top 5 Tips to be- and stay- bikini ready this summer:

1. Try to do some exercise every day: no matter how simple it may seem. Declan says, “this does not mean you have to be at the gym every day for hours. By making smart decisions you can add in exercise in short spurts throughout the day, like taking the stairs.”
2. Don’t get caught in the “Spot Reduction” rut: spot reduction does not exist, according to Declan. It refers to the idea that if you do a ton of exercises for a certain body part, it will become beautifully sculpted. This is unfortunately not the case. The best way to lose weight and gain muscle tone is to perform a total body conditioning program and eat a healthy diet.
3. Focus on a small goal: don’t psych yourself out by trying to lose 25 pounds. Concentrate on a smaller number. “It makes a huge difference!” claims Declan
4. Avoid those tasty summer thirst quenchers: come summer, people break out the blenders to whip up margaritas and daiquiris. All that sugar and alcohol can play a very detrimental role in losing weight. Declan notes that “alcohol is empty calories with no nutritional value. It also can increase fluid retention, which leads to bloating”- the last thing anyone wants when in a bathing suit!
5. Don’t stick to the same workout: have an “all-round conditioning program that includes strength training, cardio and flexibility training. An ideal plan has 3 days of strength training, 2-3 days of cardio, and stretching as often as possible,” states Declan.

PumpOne FitnessBuilder is an App for the iPhone and iPod touch available FREE for RunningBetty readers at this LINK. I don’t have an iPhone, so I haven’t tried it. Let me know what you think…