Post push: Don’t stop moving.

The most common trap many people fall into? They underestimate the importance of stretching and light continuous movement after their sweat sessions. Maeilua explained that this is how you get hurt. It is very important to either have a small dynamic stretch session, such as moving up and down in a lunge, or walking it out after an intense workout. The light movement allows for oxygen to flow through the body releasing muscular stress and giving your muscles the opportunity to unwind creating that lean muscular physique.

As for nutrition, to get rid of that fat but keep the lean muscle Maeilua says keep that post workout snack light. During recovery mode, he recommends feeding the body something small and nourishing, such as a smoothie packed with healthy carbohydrates such as fruit and your favorite protein powder. Maeilua explains after the light meal the body will go into fat loss mode as it continues to then burn off that excess fat.

Classes are the current rage to get over that gym slump, head on over to quick class to feel that inner push you can only get from an instructor. Some of Maeilua’s top recommendations for HIIT workouts in the Valley are:

Orangetheory Fitness, The Madison Improvement Club, and the Body Lab. If you are looking into joining a larger gym he recommends The Village Health Clubs and Spas or Lifetime Fitness both for their large array of fitness classes from HIIT to utilizing Lifetime’s pool for a water boot camp class.

The best part about Phoenix fitness studios during the summer time are their secret summer class discounts. Due to the heat and seasonality, many of Scottsdale’s most upscale fitness studios are putting out great summer deals and as well as free classes to draw in new members.

If there was any place or class you thought you might want to try out, this is the best time to test the waters. You never know what workouts your fitness journey has been missing and just how simple it is to get you on ready for your next beach getaway.