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4 moves for way flat abs


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Wanna get that tummy toned before Spring Break? We’ve got a do-anywhere ab routine to get your belly ready for bikini season in no time. Try these moves a few times a week, throw in some cardio and you’ll be in enviable shape by the time warm weather hits. 
 
Basic Crunch
Lie on the floor with your knees bent, feet flat and apart about the width of your hips. Put your hands behind your head with fingertips lightly touching behind your neck. Contract your abs, then raise your head, upper back and shoulders off the floor (don’t cheat and pull your head up with your hands!). Keep raising to a slow, steady count of four until your chin is about four inches from your chest. Hold for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
 
The Bicycle
Lie on the floor with knees bent and legs lifted, hands behind your head. Lift shoulder blades off the floor, and slowly twist left elbow toward right knee as you extend your left leg; immediately switch sides without lowering your shoulders to the floor.
 
Straight Leg Crunch
Lie on your back with legs raised straight above your hips and arms reaching up. Lifting your shoulders from the floor, simultaneously stretch fingertips towards toes and press feet to the ceiling to lift your butt and tailbone off the floor.
 
Side Plank
Lie on your right side with right elbow under your shoulder. Lift hips so your body is in a straight line from knee to head. Hold for 20 counts. Repeat on left.

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Hey mod! Any tips on toning my legs? My friends say they're fine but I think they're a lil bit flabby....

Hey girl,

Check out this post for some great workout ideas for toned legs! http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/05/09/3-at-home-exercises-for-totally-toned-legs.aspx

Meghan D.

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by gigi624 on 2/25/2012 10:27:02 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD. It sounds weird but I have skinny legs arms and a little bit of flabby I don't I don't want hanging around on my stomach? What should I do my birthday in the beginning of April if I get into shape I might want to go to the beach? Can you help? And thanks!!Smile

 

Hey girl! It sounds like you want to tone up a bit. For me, having a flat stomach is nearly impossible because of genetics, but luckily, you can reduce bloat and flab. There is a saying that "abs are made in the kitchen," meaning that your daily diet is key, rather than doing hundreds of crunches every day. Try to eat whole foods--lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains (whole wheat bread, oatmeal, etc), lean protein (eggs, chicken, fish), and good sources of fat (almonds, natural peanut butter, avocados). Reducing your sodium intake will play a major role in reducing bloat, so limit salty foods, like chips. Make sure you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and amp up your workouts--try running intervals to burn more calories. Remember that eating lots of natural foods is important to fuel your body! 

Colleen K.

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by lifelover412 on 2/20/2012 1:02:12 AM

 
 



MOD i am looking to have flat abs in just under 2 weeks, any ideas? i am going on vacation in 2 weeks to the bahamas and what those nice flat abs. help?




Hey girlie,

Two weeks is NOT a lot of time - and definitely not enough to start seeing serious results from ab exercises. But if you start doing the exercises in this article (you could also try this one here), trying a pilates or kickboxing DVD, and getting moving every single day from now til then, you'll definitely feel your bod start to firm up. Pair that with smart diet choices (swapping junk food for healthy snacks and eating 3 balanced meals a day) and you'll feel great for your vacation! <3
Lauren C.

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by Jewels415 on 2/19/2012 12:16:01 PM

 
 

hey lotsa ppl r asking about how many to do i have found that the bicycle gets u to feel the burn fastest i usually do 20 reps of those and 15 crunches

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by molleeishappy on 2/18/2012 9:25:34 PM

 
 

Hey mod!! I do hip. Hop dance classes 6x week for 30 mins. I want to lose bout 4-5 lbs on my tummy so along with my dance, how Many times should I do thus workout? Like how many reps and sets? I rly wanna rock my bikini on spring breakSmile)

 

Hey Bubblebabygurl, I don't know too much about reps and sets, but you should try experimenting with different times and see which feels good. Sorry I could be of more help. Xoxo

Lynae P.

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