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This week, consider jump-starting your workout. Jumping is an easy and fun way to amp up the usual drill. Skipping rope is a fab cardio workout, but here are some other ideas...

Jump on and off your mom’s old aerobics step. Try diff tricks (like hopping on one leg) and work at it for 10-15 minutes.
 
Set up old-school hopscotch in the driveway. Go to it!
 
Call up a couple of friends and learn to double dutch.
 
Pretend jump rope. It’ll look goofy, but you can zap just as many cals and not worry about breaking anything.
 
Create an obstacle course in  your yard, using athletic cones or boxes. Jump over them, run around and get a great workout.
 
So hop to it, girl!

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Thanks for the tips! I enjoy stuff like jump rope and all that.....but I really need to start doing it more!

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by gl_readah on 2/4/2011 11:57:47 PM

 
 

MOD do u think dance dance really burns calories, i've heard a lot of diff. opinions?
Thanks!




Hey girl! I think it does. 
Eryn G.

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by dina22464 on 1/8/2010 4:20:25 PM

 
 

Anyone who has an answer go to my profile and make a comment
thx!

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by CharlotteCharles on 12/16/2009 4:07:08 PM

 
 

Thanks for your advice Lynae! we had a study party and it was really fun but now that I'm actually in the process of taking exams (they were today and tomorrow) I don't have any time to excercise I'm always studing! How can i excersise/study! THANK YOU!!!!! Smile

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by CharlotteCharles on 12/16/2009 4:04:33 PM

 
 

If you want to be a healthier you, this club is just for you. Come check it out.

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by WholeNewYou on 12/16/2009 2:06:03 PM

 
 

thats great. i love how u have stuff u dont really need anything 4. n we hav finals this week n ive found exercising while studying helps. like ill do 5 pushups go over mylines or sometin n then 5 more pushup.s helped me when i was studying vocab. 6 more finals 2 go. n i cant wait 2 do the jumproaping since i lost my rope

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by i_rock_big_socks!!!!! on 12/15/2009 8:01:13 PM

 
 

Sounds fun! Besides. Since i cant go running after school right now, i need some form of exercise to de-stress.!

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by LoveLifePeace on 12/14/2009 11:06:32 PM

 
 

MOD! 1) i'd lyk to say thx for these great work out ideas!!! Smile 2) I need hlp wit staying in shape... My bat-mitzvah's in a week and the #1 thing ppl r worried bout is if I'll fit into my dress! I have been eating a lot.. so how can i tone my stomach muscles, and get healthier in a week? R there any 'special' foods i should have? Plz answer! I'm desperate! Smile Thx Sarahbella

 

Hey girl! Try watching what you eat over the next week and drink lots of water. Get some exercise every day and I'm sure you'll bat-mitzvah will be super great! Have fun, babe!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

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by 1cutiepie24546 on 12/13/2009 8:59:40 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!
Do you know of any good ways to strenghten my calve




Hey girl! Try lunge walks. 
Eryn G.

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by hockeyismylife on 12/13/2009 8:35:23 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!!!
Lynae P,
are you modding on this page cause I have a couple of q'S.




Hey girl! Nope, I am on now. 
Eryn G.

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by Pugglegirl1008 on 12/13/2009 6:06:27 PM

 
 

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Please enjoy and spread the word! If u want to join, just leave a comment to tell me and u r in! if u want, please fill out this app: (don't have to) 1) Who's ur fave singer/actor/writer/show....ect. 2) How old ru? 3) Any requests for articles or somehting to be on our site/club page on GL? 4) Want to be an advice gal? Keep reading for more deets. ;)

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by Club Entertainment Hotspot on 12/13/2009 6:04:05 PM

 
 

Lynae P,
are you modding on this page cause I have a couple of q'S.

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by Pugglegirl1008 on 12/13/2009 6:03:52 PM

 
 

I love jumprope!!!!

Luv you,
CaNdY

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by Candy Luv MandY! on 12/13/2009 5:41:37 PM

 
 

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by Club advertisements on 12/13/2009 5:26:04 PM

 
 

i love jump roping but i'm weird i can't jump forward very well only backwards i can do really fast!

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by hit.the.surfs. on 12/13/2009 4:56:12 PM

 
 

thanks!

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by CharlotteCharles on 12/13/2009 4:27:13 PM

 
 

does anyone know how long it takes for a mod to answer your question?

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by CharlotteCharles on 12/13/2009 4:10:37 PM

 
 

*~*~MOD~*~* I used to keep my facebook profile way private, but recently i changed my settings so that a friend of mine could friend me on facebook. I didnt change them back and i got all these requests from ppl in my grade, including an older girl who is nice but who i barely know. i've already accepted everyone and i don't want to block them, but now im wishing that i had kept my friends list smaller!

 

Hey chica, you can always change your settings back and don't be afraid to deny people you don't want as your friends. Smile

Lynae P.

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by lifelynx22 on 12/13/2009 3:57:50 PM

 
 

awesome i am going to try it, especially the obstacle course.

Check out my profile!

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by pixie.crowe on 12/13/2009 3:44:17 PM

 
 

MOD! Ok so I have exams next week on Thurs. and Fri. and I've already studied some, but what are some fun ways to study? THANK YOU!

 

Hey girlfriend, you could have a study party with some of your friends and classmates. Have it at a park, library or classroom and bring snacks and drinks, your textbooks and maybe some music. Sometimes me and my friends make up songs about what we have to study. Flashcards and color coded notes work too! Good luck on your exams, I know you'll pass! Smile

Lynae P.

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by CharlotteCharles on 12/13/2009 3:32:34 PM

 
 

This is a great tip! I am deffinetly going to do it!!!
I was also wondering, when does the next Week 1 for the Healthy You Program start?

Thanks so much, love you all! Smile

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by GLcutiee100 on 12/13/2009 3:24:01 PM

 
 

MOD-MOD Hi (: What is a way to get rid of upper lip hair I know that threading is really effective but I don't have the money to do it so frequently (since it grows back fast) I used to use the wax strips from wallgreens but it made my skin really dry and irritated & later on i noticed that small pimple would grow on my upperlip. I feel really conscious about it and i feel like im the only one going through it since my friends dont have the same problem :[ Thanks!

 

Hey girly, I get my eyebrows threaded, and the prices are really cheap. The most I've ever paid was 12 bucks. A razor from Target or Wal-Mart might help too. There are lots of women who shave their upper lips, so you're not the only one. And I'm sure your friends  and other girls your age have to worry about shaving other parts of their bodies, so no worries. Smile

Lynae P.

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by daad13 on 12/13/2009 3:02:08 PM

 
 

It's my 13th birthday on the 20th!!!!! Smile

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by soccer28q on 12/13/2009 3:01:57 PM

 
 

-MOD- My mom bought the P90X fitness program that she saw on Tv. I want to do it also but I'm not sure if I should. Can you tell me what you think about it?

 

Hey girly, from what I've read it's a good program. It helps you set up your workout goals and tracks your progress. There are 12 different workouts for you to choose from. Sounds cool, girl, check it out. Visit their website for more info. Smile

Lynae P.

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by Music Luver on 12/13/2009 2:00:27 PM

 
 

Mod! Hi Mod, I really like this guy and im think he likes me. I want to tell him but i cant what should i do

 

Hey girlfriend, if you're too shy to tell him face to face you could always leave him a note. You could drop it in his desk or locker. Smile

Lynae P.

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by sweet#1 on 12/13/2009 1:44:00 PM

 
 

In the summer,I luv jumping rope.Smile But in winter I usally just do pretend jump rope.U don't get hit my the rope that way.Tong

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by CLUB GLAMOUROUS! on 12/13/2009 1:36:01 PM

 
 

Sounds good. I'll have to try it.

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by photographynut2008 on 12/13/2009 1:28:40 PM

 
 

MOD hey i was just wonmdering if u changed the healthy you program cuz it used to be like weeks and now it is just a new tip every week thx!

 

Hey missy, yeah we switched it around a little bit. Is it still helping ya out though? Smile

Lynae P.

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by Club advertisements on 12/13/2009 12:31:43 PM

 
 

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by volleyballer27 on 12/13/2009 10:57:44 AM

 
 

i just started jump roping for 10-15 minutes every day along with my cardio/strength plan. i'm burning off all those winter treats!!

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by buttercup33 on 12/13/2009 10:10:23 AM

 
 

Hahaha yeahh pretend jump rope actually is safer then using one. And thats what I do in my backyard, set up an obstacle course! xD

Check out my profile girls, and please leave a comment, thanks!

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by SportyGal on 12/13/2009 9:10:38 AM

 
 

These are good tips but I'm always afraid that my neighbors will make fun of me for acting so goofySmile

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