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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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I'm 11 and I am 5 foot 2 inches, I weigh 125 pounds, IS THIS HEALTHY?

 

Hey! that's a convo you should have with your doctor girlie Smile

Helen S.

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by shayc on 2/26/2011 4:09:10 PM

 
 

my friend is having this summer pool party. i need to skinnier before the party because one-pieces make me look unflattering, and shes inviting boys to this party.. i have to go because shes my bff. plz respond..
~ thx chocofeet <3

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by chocofeet on 2/25/2011 10:25:01 PM

 
 

I have a good ab workout! Lay on your back, with your hands on your side and not under your butt (it makes it easier.) Put your feet together and lift them in the air 6 inches. After 5-10 seconds, spread your legs apart but keep them in the air. After 5-10 more seconds, start kicking them opposite ways. Like when the right foot is up, the left foot should be down. Put down after one more round of 5-10 seconds. Repeat!

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by elizabethmariexo on 2/25/2011 1:05:10 PM

 
 

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Im going to do this but how many bicycles, crunches, ect should I do? thanks!

 

Hey girlie! Try doing 8-10 at a time.

Clare W.

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by loveforever21 on 2/25/2011 12:32:15 PM

 
 

Hey, girlies! Do you need advice on:
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and anything else you can think of! I LOVE to give advice so just tell me what you need advice on! No question is weird (promise!)
I'm on GL very often so check my profile I will post an answer ASAP

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by pinkypi26 on 2/25/2011 12:09:12 PM

 
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