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HEALTH & FITNESS | WORKOUTS

5 ways to shake up your ab routine


 
Let’s be honest: Crunches are boring and rarely lead to results. That said, we’ve got five moves that will tighten your middle and are fun. Grab a bud and get ready to crank your core work.

1. Planks with a twist
Start in a push-up position. Tighten your abs. Keeping your middle contracted, bend your left knee in toward your belly button. Hold for one breath. Return to start. Repeat on the other side. Continue for one minute.

2. Partner sit-ups
You’re gonna need a partner and a 8-pound medicine ball for this. Sit across from you bud, with your knees bent and toes touching. One girl should hold the medicine ball and do a sit-up. When she gets back to the top, she should toss the ball to her bud. Repeat back and forth for 20 reps each.

3. Medicine ball pass
Stand back to back with your bud. One girl should start with the ball and twist her torso to pass it to her partner. Keep passing it back and forth (alternate directions to keep it interesting) for 20 reps.

4. Shoulder stand
Start laying on the your back. Place your hands palm side down under your lower back. Using your abs, lift your whole body up until you are perpendicular to the floor and your weight is resting your shoulders. Note: DO NOT put pressure on your neck. It’s easiest if you start by lifting your legs up, then your butt and then, finally, your torso.

5. V-ups
Start on your back with your legs straight out and your arms over your head. At the same moment, lift your arms and legs up until your body forms a “V” shape. Keep your legs straight! Slowly lower back to start. Repeat 20 times.

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is it healthy to exercise more than an hour a day? I really want to lose weight, not only to look good,but to feel better about myself & manage my type 1 diabetes better. Any tips on how to lose weight fast?




Hey girl,

It's generally best to exercise for about 45 mins-1 hour each day so you don't overwork yourself.  To lose weight, you gotta do it the old-fashioned way by eating healthy and exercising at least 4 days a week. Good luck! x0x0 
Casey L.

by sparklelove101 on 6/30/2011 1:37:23 PM

 
 

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what are some cheap must have clothing items for summer and where to find them?

 

Hey girl, look on the GL website under the Beauty and Fashion segment for some great finds!

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by freeflyer759 on 5/30/2011 11:14:41 AM

 
 

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i am a vegetarian. i started doing it to be healthier, but now i find that i am just eating more and more junk food. is there any way to stay out of the junk food rut?

 

Hey chica, look on the GL website under Health and Fitness for a ton of great articles about healthy alternatives to junkfood!

Chelsea B.

by freeflyer759 on 5/30/2011 11:14:11 AM

 
 

Mod Mod Mod!!! the tips for abs are good but will it get rid of the fat on the lower part of your stomach? Is the lower part of your stomach even part of your abs?

 

 

Hey girly! Working out, no matter how you do it, will get rid of fat anywhere on your bod! Smile

xxx

Becca G.

by pixiedust5 on 5/29/2011 5:28:58 PM

 
 

MOD ok I have two questions 1) for the fourth one on here (shoulder stand). How long do we do it for, or how many times do we do it? 2) Ok, so when I'm standing normally, and I'm wearing a tight shirt, you can see my like my belly bump. but it doesn't look bad because my back curves a lot. But when I bend over it hangs out so much. I just wanna know like what are some really good workouts to lose a little belly. I don't want that much, and I've tried planks, leg lifts, crunches, and sit ups...can you help?

 

1)I'm sorry, I'm really not sure since I didn't put this article together.  That one's a toughie, though, so I imagine you only need one rep, and for not too long.  You can always work up as it gets easier.

2)Trying moves like the ones above, and doing them regularly, are your best bet.  It's actually very normal to not have a flat stomach when you move or stand different ways.  Take care of your bod, and don't be too hard on yourself! 

Marie H.

by batgirl242 on 5/14/2011 8:10:16 PM

 
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