While many people fork out top dollar for a stay at the luxurious Amansala Spa, you can now enjoy the workouts, the recipes and all of the other regimens for under $20 by simply purchasing Bikini Book Camp online or at your local bookstore.  Much like having your own personal trainer, Bikini Boot Camp provides a step-by-step manual on your daily fitness regimen, complete with explanations and illustrations. Comprised of four components, circuit training, core strengthening, yoga and walking are all essential elements for achieving a hot beach body.

The fitness regimen consists of 40 minutes of circuit training daily, 20 minutes of core strengthening every other day, 15 minutes of yoga a day and 60 minutes of walking a day. It may seem like a lot to someone who does virtually no physical activity, but all four components are necessary to a firmer, fitter figure. Here’s why…

Circuit Training – Circuit training provides a metabolic boost. People reset the metabolism through strength training exercises and short intervals of cardio. This is one of the best ways to fire up your metabolism while strengthening and toning your muscles.

Core Strengthening – No other body part is associated with the bikini than a hot bikini tummy. These Pilates-inspired exercises strengthen and support the back. This is vital as people work out and work through day-to-day activities. By strengthening the muscles of the torso, you are supporting everything you do with your body.

Yoga -- Yoga provides cardio benefits. It also tones, elongates and strengthens muscles at the same time providing you balance and the ability to re-center. It takes you away from yourself and allows you the opportunity to focus on breath.

Walking – A great form of cardio, walking doesn’t cause a lot of impact to joints. It’s a tremendous cardio workout where you can keep a steady pace and challenge yourself without subjecting your body to the harms of running.