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Attention, girlies! It’s time to get fit with a hard-core (but doable) Booty Camp workout. Expert Nikki Glor (nikkifitness.com) is sharing her top tone-up-quick moves with GL. Warm up by marching in place then do some squats and a couple minutes of grapevine running. Rock this circuit three times a week and see results fast!

Jumping Lunges
Start with your feet together and hands on your hips. Jump up and land in a right lunge with your right knee directly over the ankle and left leg behind. Jump again and switch legs so you land in a left lunge with the left knee directly over the ankle. Do 15 alternating jumping lunges.

Balance Beam
Start with your feet shoulder-width apart with 5-pound weights in each hand. Keep your back flat and bend at the waist. With bent knees, transfer your weight to the right leg. Lift your straight left leg behind you so your bod makes a straight line. Keep your arms bent by your side, palms in. Extend arms back. Repeat for 15 reps and then switch legs.

Triceps Skull Crush and Booty Bridge
Lie down with 5-pound weights in both hands. Lift arms up with palms in. Bend your knees and plant feet. Push down to lift your butt off the floor. Extend your right leg, parallel to the floor. Bend elbows, lowering weights beside ears. At the same time, lift the extended leg. Return to start. Do 15 reps, and repeat on the other side.

Jumping Plié
Do 20 jumping jacks. On the final one, land in a squat position with toes pointing out to the side. Make sure your knees are over your ankles. Hop up and bring feet and knees together. Next, lower down like you are sitting in a chair. That makes one rep. Jump back into the squat and repeat for 20 reps, finishing with 20 more jumping jacks. Rest or march in place for a minute and then do 30 more jumping pliés.

Butt Booster
Lie on your back with 5-pound weights in each hand. Bend your elbows at 90-degree angles. Bend your knees so your feet are on the floor. Extend the left leg straight up. Push the weights up while lifting your hips up. Lower your butt down, but keep the weights lifted. Repeat for 20 reps. Do a set of jumping pliés and repeat for 20 reps on the other side.

Plyo Power
Stand straight up with your feet together and hands raised, making fists and blocking your face. Kick your right foot forward, leading with the knee and finishing with a flexed foot. Lower your right leg into a wide lunge while bending the back knee. Keep your right hand on your leg and touch the floor with your left hand. Hop back to start. Do 20 on the right, and then do 20 jumping jacks. Repeat 20 on the left side.

By: Katie Abbondanza

POSTED ON 2/26/2010 7:00:00 AM

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Mod! How many minutes of cardio should I do in a session?

 

Hey girl! Depends on how in shape you are. Thirty minutes is usually a good amount to start off with!

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by band_geek13 on 3/6/2010 6:34:08 PM

 
 

MOD!
What's the easiest way to lose 2 pounds a week? The only equipment I have is Wii Fit Plus. I eat moderately heatly too. I'm very frustrated with my weight.




Hey chica! It's recommended to do weights 2-3 times per week and cardio (running, etc.) 3-5 days per week. This is for steady, moderate weight loss (1-2 pounds per week). I would caution you, though, not to try to lose an unhealthy amount too quickly ... you don't want to overdo it, hurt yourself or put your gorge body in danger! 








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by band_geek13 on 3/6/2010 12:05:47 PM

 
 

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okay how do u do "squats" and "grapevine running"? thx for answering! <3 GL!




Hey chica! For "grapevine running," your body should face the same way while weaving your feet, but your arms should move in the opposite direction from the legs. Your feet are moving in a criss-cross motion, but the main point is to keep facing the same way while running to keep your balance! For squats: stand with your feet about a hip's distance apart, slowly lower your body (until your bottom is in line with your knees), and make sure your knees are behind your toes. Slowly push your body back to the starting position while keeping the weight in your heels. Good luck!



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by millina*girl on 3/6/2010 11:00:20 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
So, I am overweigh, and I have been since I was 6. I am not happy with it at all. And I am constantly around skinny people which just makes me feel worse about myself. I want to change my body so badly, but I lack modivation, I forget to exercise or I am just plain lazy. I am going on a Hawaiian cruise this summer, and I would LOVE to be able to wear a bikini and be confident for it. Any tips on how to be more motivated and to lose belly fat in 5 months?
Thank you SO much!!!(:




hey girl! You should just remeber what you want to look like over the summer and you should try to eat healthy and work out. 
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by MusicIsMyLife0480 on 2/28/2010 7:08:18 PM

 
 

Moderator: I know that I have been asking a lot of questions today, and I have just one more. How many minutes/hours of workouts are you supposed to get in one day? Also, what are some ways to flatten your stomach and tone your thighs? Thank you for being so patient with me!

 

It depends on what you're comfortable with doing and what you're working out for. I reccommend you start off with 1 hour a day and then increase your time each week or each two weeks. Try doing leg lunges, crunches, sit ups, push ups and step aerobics to get your thighs and stomach down. Smile

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