Fitness Tip #8

Have a special event or beach day that you want to look more defined for? Learn the basics of water retention. Start the week off with more water than normal and each day drop your water intake, so that by the last day you are just drinking sips. This method helps drain the subcutaneous water that lies between your skin and your muscles. Also make sure to watch your sodium intake too because it makes you retain water and feel bloated! (from model Anthony Barillo)

Stripes & Plaid

We found this in the window at Express Men. It is a good mix of stripe and plaid. It also has the big colors for spring: Navy, Red and White.

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Red Navy Style

Red & Navy are a classic color combo. Just think about all the flags that use it. The unique thing in Christian’s style is the chambray workshirt in red. We have seen these in many stores for spring.

• Start: khaki color bottoms & a navy cardigan
• Add: red chambray work style shirt
• Detail: navy plaid tie

Fitness Tip #7

Think you’re eating healthy by eating that wheat bread? Well make sure you look at the ingredients list. Most breads that just say wheat are actually made with all simple carbs (For example, enriched bleached wheat flour). Make sure you read the ingredients and look for whole wheat as the main ingredient, and always buy the packages that say 100% whole wheat on the front.  (from model Anthony Barillo)

Fitness Tip #6

Using ab machines at home or in the gym is less effective for getting the 6 pack you want. Try doing variations of crunches, leg raises & planks. Body weight is the best tool.  (from Trainer & Model Eric Block)

Correct

A good example of fit. He is wearing a slim fit shirt and slim leg (not skinny) pants. The tie is the correct length at the tip of the belt. The pants are the correct length at the top of the shoe.

Fitness Tip #5

Your abdominal muscles are special because they are segmented. Therefore, to get the most out of our ab workouts you should flex your abs plus stabilize yourself. For example, it’s harder to stabilize yourself on your side or a medicine ball than on your back doing flat crunches. (from Trainer & Model Eric Block)

Stepped Up style

Step up your style just by learning how to easily build an outfit. Chase Williams, CW33 Sports Anchor, built a solid look just to hang out.

• Start: Chambray or denim shirt
• Add: Khaki or chino pants with a slim (not skinny) leg
• Add: an old beat up pair of brown wingtip shoes
• Details: A plaid fabric tie and a web belt

Red in stores

We showed you a look with red bottoms. We will talk about them again in our upcoming Spring Style Guide. We even found affordable red bottoms at Target. They also have navy and white accents to start building the nautical look for spring.