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Get fit without breaking a sweat. We chatted with Tom Yetter, a coach at North Baltimore Aquatic Club (where Michael Phelps used to train), who shared his tips for shaping up in the pool. Warm up with laps, then rock the drills.

Wall Kicks
Start by holding the side of the pool, arms straight out in front and legs straight behind you. Quickly kick your legs by scissoring up and down. Repeat for 20 seconds and then rest for 20 seconds. Alternate for a minute.

V-Sits
Start in the water with a noodle resting under your shoulders. Use your arms to keep the noodle pressed against your upper back and lift your legs straight out in front of you. Lean back in the water a couple inches. Use your abs to lift your torso and legs up. Keep your legs straight the entire time. Repeat for 10 seconds on and off for a minute.

Press Outs
Hold yourself on the side of the pool so your torso is out of the water. Lower down by bending your elbows out to the side. Push back up. Repeat for 10 seconds. Rest for 10 and repeat for a minute. Go to girlslife.com for more moves.

By: Katie Abbondanza

POSTED ON 6/25/2010 10:36:00 AM

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mod I know I'm not overweight, but I'm twelve and weigh over 100lbs. It's a little weird knowing that all these skinny mini girls weigh so much less. Help please

 

 

Hey chica! Weight is definately not an indicator of how healthy you are. If you're eating healthy, and getting exercise each week, then you have nothing to worry about! Everyone's body is different, and that's what makes each of us beautiful. Some girls are super skinny until they go through puberty, and then their bodies fill out a little more.

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by pandagirl12 on 10/13/2010 5:04:26 PM

 
 

omg I'm soo fat plezz tell me how to get motivated to workout i doont want to be fat girl in school!!

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by ereyes on 8/25/2010 10:49:28 PM

 
 

These sound like cool ideas! But, wyou said there would be more! Do you have anymore???

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by LifeRocks101 on 8/8/2010 5:30:49 PM

 
 

I was so excited to read and try these, I always want to get my exercise while in the pool. But you said there would be more on your site, and there aren't. Do you have anymore???

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by LifeRocks101 on 8/8/2010 5:22:35 PM

 
 

Heyy Mod!
I'm 5'5" and about 130 lbs. I feel like I'm really fat and I never feel good in my clothes. I'm trying to get flat abs and tone my thighs and arms but my two problems are that I can't really control my desire to eat and that I'm always sitting and reading or going online. I'm also trying to do some strength excercises everyday to get skinnier because I don't really like doing cardio, but can I achieve my goal without cardio? And one more question, do you think I would reach my goal faster if I join a gym? Thanks, I'm just looking for some inspiration and tips(:




Hey! Don't stress too much. According to a body mass index calculator your weight is normal for your height. Cardio is better than weight training for slimming up because weight training builds muscle mass. If you stick to weights you will lose weight but you might bulk up with muscle. Only join a gym if you are committed to getting your money's worth and going at least 3 times per week. Check out this link for more tips Smile http://www.girlslife.com/category/get-fit-fast.aspx 

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