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I need to lose about 20 pounds. Any ideas?

 

hey! don't think about dropping pounds to meet a deadline. instead focus on having a healthy lifestyle year round with moderate exercise and a balanced diet. You may not drop weight in two weeks, but that's the way to maintain the right weight for your body. at girl's life we promote the idea that a healthy you is the most beautiful you there is. That being said I'm gonna direct you to our fitness page for all our info on healthy living http://www.girlslife.com/category/health-and-fitness.aspx 

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So I want to join my high school crew team, but you need to pass the swim test to join, and I'm not a great swimmer since I haven't been able to practice much. My parents work 9-5 and are pretty busy, and the pool is too far away for me to go on my own to practice. This is kinda weird, but are there any exercises that will help me become a stronger swimmer without actually swimming? Tryouts are soon and I really want to make it.
Also, I've tried to post this 4 times already and it doesn't appear! Do you know why? Thanks!

Doing cardio and building upper body strength will help you build endurance for swimming, and you could also ask your parents if there is a way you could still get to the pool to practice (a friend or neighbor driving you, or a teen you know). Also, when the mods are busy we can't answer your question super instantly, but you don't need to post multiple times because we will get to it as fast as we can!

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what are dumbbell squats?

I think they are squats that you do while holding weights! If you want more exercise tips you should talk to your gym teacher for personalized suggestions!

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Im in volleyball and would rather wear a sports bra then a normal bra during practise. But practise is right after school and i cant wear a sports bra with my normal outfit.
HELP

Just change into your sports bra in the locker room when you change into your practice outfit! You can always change bras in a stall instead of in public.