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5 quick moves to a totally toned Y-O-U!

 
 

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Trainer Michael George crafted a workout that’ll get you fit from head to toe. Just in time for the first day—yay!

1. Burpees
Start with your feet together and your hands by your side. Squat down, and then jump your legs back into a plank position. Return to the squat and jump straight up. Repeat 15 times.

2. Squat with a bicep curl
Start with your feet slightly wider than your hips, holding on to 5-pound weights. Slowly squat down, curling your elbows. Return to start and repeat 15 to 20 times.

3. Alternating lunges with shoulder press and side lateral raises
Start with your weights in your hands. Step forward and sink into a lunge. Bend your elbows to curl the weights up. When they almost reach your shoulders, flip your wrists and press the weights up. Slowly return your arms to start and step your leg back in. Repeat on the opposite side and continue until you’ve done 15 reps on each side. Repeat the lunges—like in the last move—but instead, raise both arms to your sides up to shoulder height. Slowly return your arms to start and step your leg back in. Repeat for 15 reps a side.
 
4. Standing glute kickback with tricep kickback
Start with your feet together, with weights in both hands. Bend your left arm so your elbow is jutting back and your weight is by your rib cage. Keeping your toe pointed and your entire body tight, gently step your left leg back. At the same time, extend your right arm behind you. Return to start. Repeat 15 times on each side.

5. One leg row
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with a resistance band under your right foot. Hold the handles of your band at waist height. Lift your left foot and balance on your right leg. Bend your arms, while lifting up on your band. Keep balancing while you continue to row your arms. Do 15 reps on each side.

 
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BY GL ON 7/26/2011 12:00:00 AM

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MOD MOD MOD!
So I'm trying to get toned and lose weight before school starts but there's a problem I'm not allowed to run,jump,hop,skip,jog,sprint, anything with high impact. So I've been trying to do 30-45 minutes bike riding up and down 3 big hills and then 20-30 minutes of cardio using videos(jillian michaels and denise austin). Do you think I'll see results in 4 weeks? If not what else can i do? Oh, and I've cut out all junk food and soda out of days also. Thanks mod (:

 

Sounds like you're on the right track




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by ilovepiano15 on 8/5/2011 11:39:35 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD SCHOOL ID STARTING SOON I WANT TO LOSE 15 POUNDS BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS CAN YOU GIVE ME TIP AND DOES HULA HOOPING WORK? P.S I DDO DANCE THE SCHOOL SEASON AND I DO NOT SEE ANY RESULTS FROM IT AND WHAT IS THE AVERAGE WEIGHT FOR AN 11 YEAR OLD GIRL?? PLZ HELP

 

 

Hey babe. Before starting any weight loss plan you have to talk to your doctor. Weight is not determined by age, but by height, age, and body type. Smile

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by kjsdancer on 8/4/2011 12:08:56 PM

 
 



MOD! i want get abs but im not over weight. i workout a lot also but most people recommend doing a cardio activity like running. can i replace that with an hour of dancing?




Hey girl, that's fair enough. Anything that gets your heart racing is cardio!

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

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by MichelleLor on 8/3/2011 12:29:37 AM

 
 

Mod! Is there anything you can use instead of the weights?

 

 

 

Hey girl. Water or soda bottles, filled up and sealed tightly work the same.

mary h.

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by Head In The Clouds on 8/2/2011 9:57:18 AM

 
 

MOD! I think I really need to start losing weight, and my doctor kinda dropped a few hints that I should, too. The thing is, I have no idea how! Help? Thanks Smile

Hey girly,
You should start by trying to eat less and healthier. Try to add a little more activity to your day-to-day life as well. This will totally get you on the right track.


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by xoallie13ox on 8/1/2011 3:51:22 PM

 
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