{"id":63256,"date":"2016-02-24T19:00:40","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T18:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=63256"},"modified":"2016-02-24T19:00:40","modified_gmt":"2016-02-24T18:00:40","slug":"things-to-do-now-to-get-in-shape-for-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/things-to-do-now-to-get-in-shape-for-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do now to get in shape for the summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;63256&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Things to do now to get in shape for the summer&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we are struck by the terrible realisation the\u00a0time to shed our coats and swap our trousers for shorts and generous jumpers for tiny t-shirts is nearly upon us. Thus, our minds drift to <strong>getting in shape<\/strong> so we can strut down that beach in a bikini\u00a0like a catwalk model with confidence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we are constantly bombarded with (and tempted by) indulgent pastries, cheap beer and greasy tapas, Barcelona may not seem like the easiest place to <strong>get in shape<\/strong>, but I promise there are plenty of ways to get ready for summer season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fear not, I&#8217;m not going to promote any faddy diets, juice cleanses or bootcamps. Just a few simple tips to work into your daily to routine that will eventually become habit, so that by the time summer is in full swing, terms such as &#8216;beach day&#8217; or &#8216;pool party&#8217; won&#8217;t induce a panic attack!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af8fbdeea4c7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #850909;color:#850909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #850909;color:#850909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af8fbdeea4c7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/things-to-do-now-to-get-in-shape-for-the-summer\/#Get-moving\" >Get moving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/things-to-do-now-to-get-in-shape-for-the-summer\/#Find-time-to-be-healthy\" >Find time to be healthy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/things-to-do-now-to-get-in-shape-for-the-summer\/#Eat-the-rainbow\" >Eat the rainbow!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get-moving\"><\/span>Get moving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/en\/2016\/02\/2963819289_22583d02d8_o.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-63301\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63301 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/en\/2016\/02\/2963819289_22583d02d8_o-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"running barca\" width=\"418\" height=\"314\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You don&#8217;t need an expensive gym membership or personal trainer to <strong>workout.<\/strong> Barcelona is an ideal place to get moving without much effort. There are so many great places to run such as <strong>Parc de la Cuitadella<\/strong> or <strong>Barceloneta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Alternatively, if you&#8217;re a yoga enthusiast, there are plenty of great yoga studios dotted all over the city.\u00a0Why not get a friend to join you so you can keep each other motived?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the idea of cardio or <strong>exercise<\/strong> classes fill you with dread, just make sure you keep your body moving on a daily basis. Barcelona is the perfect city for walking, with so many beautiful sights to take in as you stroll down the inspiring <em>avingudas.<\/em> Simple steps such as getting off the metro a few stops early, cycling to work or taking the steps instead of the lift are great ways to <strong>get in shape<\/strong> without really trying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you&#8217;re the kind of person who prefers to <strong>workout<\/strong> from the comfort of your own home, Youtube has a huge archive of\u00a0great videos, whatever you are in the mood for; from <strong>yoga and pilates<\/strong> to high-intensity interval training. It has never been easier to sneak in a quick 15-minute <strong>exercise session<\/strong> before or after work!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find-time-to-be-healthy\"><\/span>Find time to be healthy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the saying goes, fail to prepare and prepare to fail. We all know that doing the weekly food shop on an empty stomach leads to a trolley bulging with unnecessary and unhealthy treats and coming home to find no\u00a0food in the fridge\u00a0after a busy day at work often results in a\u00a0hasty takeaway order. It seems that we are constantly on-the-go and too busy to take care of our bodies. Indeed, after a hectic day at work, there is nothing less appealing than the idea of trudging to the <strong>gym<\/strong> for a 60-minute sweat-fest. But think of all the time you spend procrastinating in the front the television or scrolling through your phone. How about doing some sit-ups in front of the TV or some squats while you wait for the kettle to boil?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In terms of meals, preparation is key to keeping your motivation in check and a little effort can go a long way. Whilst food prep may sound like a\u00a0hassle, there are so many quick and easy dishes you can rustle up with few ingredients in less than 15 minutes&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat-the-rainbow\"><\/span>Eat the rainbow!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/en\/2016\/02\/2803305840_764cd7dfd4_b.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-63314\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63314 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/en\/2016\/02\/2803305840_764cd7dfd4_b-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"2803305840_764cd7dfd4_b\" width=\"364\" height=\"310\" \/><\/a>In Barcelona, we are so very lucky to have <strong>La Boqueria Market<\/strong>. Filled with an amazing selection of the most delicious (and local) fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish &#8211; you can&#8217;t get much fresher or healthier than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/boqueria-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Boqueria<\/a>. If you go to the right stalls, the prices are extremely reasonable too. So why not venture there for your weekly food shop?\u00a0If you get hungry, you can grab a fresh smoothie or mouth-watering <strong>fruit salad<\/strong> for no more than a couple of euros.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And although Spanish cuisine may be\u00a0best known for its hearty paellas, oily patatas bravas and sugary sangria, Barcelona is host to a wonderful range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/healthy-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthy restaurants<\/a> where eating out doesn&#8217;t have to be a sin. My personal favourite is\u00a0Teresa Carles; I love that you can build your own salad, they serve chia pudding and their huge range of smoothies are to die for!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finally, don&#8217;t be too hard on yourself\u00a0if you fall off the bandwagon, life is all about balance!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we are struck by the terrible realisation the\u00a0time to shed our coats and swap our trousers for shorts and generous jumpers for tiny t-shirts is nearly upon us. 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