Time is a luxury and is in especially short supply when you're a bride-to-be planning your wedding. This is exactly the reason we were beyond thrilled when Body Tec contacted us to try out their EMS body toning system, which can help you tone and firm up in just twenty minutes a week.

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Whether you are getting married or just a regular gal trying to kick her own ass into high gear, a new year is usually seen as an opportunity to get a head start on all of those things we've been promising we'd like to do for ourselves. Health and fitness is usually high up on that list. Although you've probably prioritised the need to whip yourself into the best shape of your life already, finding the time, maintaining a sensible diet and keeping up with regular visits to the gym can be another story. Using the Bodytec system, toning and firming up is now possible in 20 minutes a week with the latest EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) personal fitness training from . That totally beats spending hours in the gym each week. We're all about saving time, and after testing it our ourselves, it's one of the things we love most about the BodyTec system.

Polka Dot Rainbow Wedding {Inspiration Board} by Jömeri Photography

How it Worked For Us

Our editor visited the BodyTec Century City branch for a 20 minute fitness session. After filling in a quick health questionnaire, and changing into the special workout gear provided by the branch, the session started. She worked with a trainer who helped to set everything up by first determining the correct degree of exertion based on her strength level, and off they went! She worked through a series of exercises designed to work all of her muscle groups, from her stomach and core (hello eight pack!) to her arms, thighs and glutes. Our editor said that she felt muscles moving which she had long forgotten about, and is totally hooked. What she really loved about the BodyTec session was that it was quick, fun and really suitable for people of all fitness levels.

The good news? We're super excited to be giving away FOUR SESSIONS VALUED AT R2600 to one lucky reader at the end of this post! Yup, one ConfettiDaydreams.com reader based in Cape Town or Johannesburg will have the chance to win a BodyTec giveaway which will help transform her from aspiring bride-to-be beauty, to a toned and firm bridal babe!

BodyTec Personal Fitness Training

Recently popping up all over on South African soil, the promising results experienced by the original BODYTEC EMS training studios appear to be doing the same in preparing many brides during the countdown to their Big Day!

Get Fit With BodyTec's 20min Workout!

How it Works: Short yet intense 20 minute supervised BodyTec training sessions combines personal training with EMS technology enabling speedy, effective and visibly minimised fat content, weight loss and overall well-being.

Each BodyTec training session is supervised by a personal trainer as the EMS training jacket stimulates your muscles. A more toned and firmer silhouette is achieved as gentle muscle definition and an increase in endurance and physical strength occurs after only a few sessions. Feedback from BodyTec lovers reveals that a noticeable difference takes between four to six weeks, while your loved ones and the rest of the planet begin to notice your transformation after merely 8 to 12 weeks, respectively.

Real bride and well-known South African Actress, singer and model, Tanya Van Graan, says, " With BodyTec I have found it helped me so much with my blood circulation, and water retention! Your legs become so much firmer, and it definitely lifts your bum! But over all I can see how it's helped my muscle definition!"

All BodyTec images are credited to: Grant Payne Photography

BodyTec Giveaway

Whether you're getting ready for your wedding day or are striving for overall gorgeousness and fitness (just cos!), then here's your chance to get into tip-top shape with this giveaway from BodyTec!

One lucky Cape Town or Joburg bride-to-be stands a chance to win a 4 SESSION BODYTEC GIVEAWAY VALUED AT R2 600, which can be redeemed at one of the BodyTec Cape Town or Joburg studios.

After only one BodyTec workout per week, you'll experience a physical difference as your muscles respond to the awesome EMS technology. From your first session, you can expect a release of happy endorphins, posture improvement and after a day or two, normal muscle stiffness. After 3-4 more 20 minute sessions, you'll not only feel, but also see a visible transformation from the workouts.

How To Win

This amazing give-away is only open to brides based in Cape Town and Johannesburg!

1. Leave a comment at the bottom of this post telling us why you'd like to win.
2. Stand out by tweeting your entry and the link to this giveaway "http://www.confettidaydreams.com/bodytec-bridal-give-away-tone-up-firm" to "@ConfettiDdreams" and "@BodytecSA".
3. Competition closes on Friday, 7 March 2014 and the winner will be announced on this post within one week thereafter, so check back on after the 7th! xox

Check out BodyTec's takeover in South Africa and learn more about how the BodyTec workout can work for you by visiting http://bodytec.co.za, sending an email to [email protected] or skipping over to https://www.facebook.com/bodytec and following them for regular updates.

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• Yay! The winner of this BodyTec Giveaway will be chosen and announced on this page within one week after the giveaway has closed. Follow us on and for regular updates.
• This competition is only open to brides based in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
• The BodyTec sessions can be redeemed at one of the BodyTec Cape Town or Joburg studios.
• Prizes not transferable for cash.
• Exact stock depends on availability at time of competition closing.
• An entrant may only claim a prize from ConfettiDayDreams.com once every six months.
• No correspondence will be entered into, the judge's decision is final.
• ConfettiDayDreams.com retains the right to cancel the promotion at any time and will not be held liable for any damages. Events may occur that render the competition itself or the awarding of the prize impossible due to reasons beyond the control of ConfettiDayDreams.com, and accordingly ConfettiDayDreams.com may at its absolute discretion vary or amend the competition and the entrant agrees that no liability shall attach to ConfettiDayDreams.com as a result thereof.
• By entering this competition, entrants completely release Facebook from ownership or responsibility. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. Facebook are excluded from any liability for this promotion.
• The entrant is providing information to Confetti Daydreams and not to Facebook.
• Disclaimer: Always check with your healthcare professional before beginning a new fitness or exercise routine.

Good Luck!

Founding Editor: Storm Buckingham