Getting the body you’ve always wanted is easier said than done. First, saying no to your favorite foods like chocolates, cakes, sweets, fats, meat and junk foods is simply a tough thing to do. Another reason is that not everyone has the luxury of time to spend hours and hours at the gym. Next is that you have probably tried all these diet pills and exercises which experts say are effective, even those very expensive workout machines that do not only not work, but cause you exhaustion, fatigue and frustration in the end. Maybe you’re sick of it all just like the rest of the world. The idea of workout routines and diets simply doesn’t sound appealing and motivating anymore.

However, one must understand that physical beauty comes at a price – in this case, sheer will and discipline. To get flat abs, lean shoulders, nice pecs, toned biceps and leg muscles, one must include exercise and workouts in his or her daily lifestyle. Although merely cutting down on calorie intake can lose you a few pounds, exercise is important when it comes to making your body look good always. The following are a few calisthenics you can practice as much as you can; they will help you get the tight and lean muscles you’ve always dreamed of.

First, you need to make sure that your metabolism is working at its highest efficiency rate. No matter how many crunches or push-ups you do, if your metabolism is “sleeping,” you wouldn’t achieve your ideal weight and body. There are many ways to stir your metabolism, such as through proper diets and exercises like sprinting and carrying weights. These would ensure that your fats are loose and thus easier to burn.

For a flat stomach, running, crunches and cardio exercises work most efficiently. These workout routines should be done about 30-60 minutes regularly, preferably after you have properly digested your breakfast, at which time your metabolism should be most active. Nice pecs, meanwhile, call for pushups and dumbbell exercises. A multi-angular rest pause with a pump finisher can help give you toned muscles in the chest area. Take note that you need a workout partner or “spotter” to ensure your safety while working with dumbbells.

One of the most neglected areas during workouts is the shoulder. A nice set of toned muscles in this area helps improve the overall look of both men and women. It gives the perfect V-shaped body illusion in which the shoulders look bolder and broader. Workout routines for shoulder muscle building can be categorized into two: resistance training and stretching. The first is much similar to muscle building for the other parts of the body. Workouts include carrying weights, doing overhead presses and other exercises that promote muscle mass development. The latter, stretching, can be done using Yoga postures or press machines in the gym. About 30-45 minutes of stretching every day can help improve your shoulder in a week.