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Wishing for some rock-hard abs for bikini season? These exercises will help you and your BFF get toned in no time.
 
What You’ll Need:
- a partner
- 2 medicine balls (start with 10 or 15 pounds)
- 2 exercise mats
 
Sit-up Toss
Lay on your mat with you knees bent and your back flat on the ground. Have you partner sit opposite you, toes touching. Using one medicine ball, lean back and extend your arms (keep them nice ‘n’ straight!) and perform a sit-up. Once you reach an upright position, toss the ball to your bud (who should also be sitting). Have her do the same thing and repeat 20 times.
 
Medicine Ball Twist
Sit opposite your partner with your toes touching and knees bent. Lift your feet 6 inches off the ground, making sure to keep your core tight. With one medicine ball twist your torso to touch the right side, and then the left. When you get back to center, quickly toss the ball to your partner and have her do the same. Do 10 reps to feel the burn.
 
Partner Twists
Stand back-to-back with your partner. Start with the medicine ball in both of your hands. Twist from your core and pass the ball to your partner. She should twist around the to the other side and pass it back to you. Continue for one minute.
 
Crunch Up
If you can’t find a partner, this is an exercise you can do by yourself. Grab a medicine ball and with your knees bent lift your arms above your head. Lay back and perform a crunch, reaching the medicine ball straight up as high into the air as possible. Do 25 reps and you’ll be on your way to amazing abs.
 
 
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BY KATIE BAKER AND ERIN GOLDSTROM ON 6/9/2011 12:00:00 PM

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Hey girl, I'd suggest talking to a doc about that. You've definitely got the right idea, but for losing weight if you need to, it's important you talk to a doctor and make a plan that's right with your health history.

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Alyssa B.

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by thetruth on 6/10/2011 12:49:29 AM

 
 

Come to my profile for exercise advice on just about anything cardio! i have tons of experience with long distance running and nutritional advice! Smile

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by livytivy on 6/9/2011 7:15:25 PM

 
 

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so i have 3 questions.
1. next week i have to go to the doc (for just a physical) and get 2 shots and 2 small warts frozen off. im sooo scared!!! what should i do??
2. i am always soooo health conscious! like for example i have this bump thing on my foot. u cant really see it when u can look at my foot (its skin color, with just a white dot in the middle) but i can feel it. my mom said its probly just like a wart or something... but what if its something really bad? 3. every time i go to the doctor i am soo scared she will say "u have cancer" or something else bad. even when i feel fine!! i'm just scared




 Hey girl!

    1. You have no reason to be scared! Doctors know exactly what they're doing, and whatever they're doing is necessary and in your best interests. Everyone has to go to the doctor, so just go with a positive attitude and you'll be fine. 2. When you go to the doctor, have him or her take a look at it, just in case. 3. Think positive thoughts and you will not be scared anymore. The doctor is nothing to be afraid of!

Hope that helps! x0x0
Casey L.

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by oceanlover69 on 6/9/2011 4:50:17 PM

 
 

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Hi! (: So is it healthy to not eat dinner if you had a huge snack earlier? Like for instance, when i got home from school (around 3), i ate a bowl of ice cream, a big bowl of cereal, and a protein bar. I feel like i ate a ton, and so i don't want to eat dinner. is that healthy?

 

Hey girl,

It's probably a good idea to still eat a little bit. Although studies say we should eat big breakfasts and lunches and a small-ish dinner, snacks should be small and balanced as well. If you do eat a big snack, don't avoid dinner completely. Eat a small salad, some fruit, and a soup or something like that.

Kelly H.

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by *dance_love_live* on 6/9/2011 4:13:08 PM

 
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