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5 Speedy Moves for Flat Abs


Blast those abs into shape with our current fave moves. Bust out these exercises while you’re watching TV or after a jog and you’ll be on your way to a serious six-pack. (And remember: go through each of the sets twice.) For even quicker results? Up your cardio, girl.
 
Vertical Leg Crunch
Lie on the floor and extend your legs straight up with your knees crossed. With your hands on your head, contract your abs, lifting your shoulder blades off the ground. Lower back to start. Be careful not to jerk your neck. Do 10-15 reps.

Plank
Start in a push-up position. Lower down, so that your palms, forearms and elbows are flat on the ground. Keep your back flat and hold this position for 30-60 seconds. Rest and then repeat a 3-5 times.
 

Side-Plank
Lie on your side, with your hips knees and ankles stacked, resting on your forearm (left or right). With both feet together, raise your hip off the floor (you’ll keep yourself balanced with your forearm and feet). Keep your back straight and hold for 30-60 seconds. Rest and repeat on the opposite side. Repeat the entire sequence three times. 

Bicycle
Lie on the floor on your back. With your hands behind your head, bring your right knee towards your chest, while turning your body and bringing your left elbow towards your right knee. Switch sides, bringing your right elbow to your left knee. Continue to alternate, moving your legs in a “peddling” motion for 10-15 reps.

Six-Inches
Lie on the floor with your feet together and hands on your side. Lift your feet off of the floor holding them about six inches off the ground. Try to hold for 30 seconds (it’s gonna be tough!). Repeat three times.

BY ALYSSA OH ON 11/5/2010 7:00:00 AM

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Hi I'm overweight but not too much and I have a tip for you people out there trying to lose weight i did 30 laps in a small pool and lost about an inch and advice for me to lose the other 2?

by megacutie66 on 7/6/2012 1:13:25 AM

 
 

Mod mod mod
What moves can get rid of fat built up in my hips and booty?
Thanks(:

Hey girl,

Try doing cardio that involves your whole body, and check out our workout page for exercises that tone your whole bod! http://www.girlslife.com/category/workouts.aspx

Meghan D.

by Graciegang on 6/15/2012 9:52:45 PM

 
 

@thecupcakequeen I totally agree! The more pictures the better!

by HappyFeet16 on 6/15/2012 9:37:35 AM

 
 

MOD
I need help! I'm a little overweight and i need help asap to get ready for summer! Any tips? Also is running for like a mile and doing sit-ups good? If so how many sit-ups? Plz help! Laughing



Hey babe,

Take a look at these two articles:

Jordan S.

by chiara56 on 5/7/2012 7:21:41 PM

 
 

Mod mod
I know this is kind of random but what do I do when my peach fuz on my face starts to darken up?

 

Get some tweezers and pluck the hairs out. 

Amanda P.

by Nicole7342 on 4/11/2012 4:50:03 PM

 
 

I sprint 2 miles a day then do a serious toning program, trust me it pays off!

by **Summergirl** on 4/9/2012 7:37:18 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD
I have itching around my anus and it hurts a bit. What can I do to make it stop itching and hurting?

 

Hey girl, it sounds like you should talk to your doctor so that an anti-itching cream can be prescribed. 

Colleen K.

by LovePeaceHope on 3/26/2012 1:36:50 AM

 
 

I like how there's pictures! Sometimes the moves on GL are hard to figure out so they're really nice.

by thecupcakequeen on 8/13/2011 4:47:21 PM

 
 

Another fun ab work out is Hoola Hooping on Wii Fit, or just the old school way. It's a lot of fun to try and beat your previous records and I can really feel my abs working! Laughing

by hannahc4 on 7/9/2011 10:30:46 AM

 
 

Another fun ab work out is Hoola Hooping on Wii Fit, or just the old school way. It's a lot of fun to try and beat your previous records and I can really feel my abs working! Laughing

by hannahc4 on 7/9/2011 10:30:07 AM

 
 

Ok my stomach had some stomach fat on it and so starting on Tuesday, I did 200 situps a day (not all at once) and its getting wayy better!

by oceanlover69 on 7/7/2011 11:01:07 PM

 
 

MOD
Hey, I was wondering, if I do the plank, 6 inches, the bicycle, eat healthy and do cardio, how long will it take to lose five pounds?
Thanx!

by sunni on 6/8/2011 8:34:21 PM

 
 

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/11/04/five-moves-for-flat-abs.aspx

by leelayla on 3/14/2011 12:09:27 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD i have been doing these workouts for awhile now but im still not seeing great results. is there anything else i can do to help? thanks.

 

 

Hey chica! Eating is key too. You have to eat well. Try to avoid junk and soda, and instead, fuel up on water, protein and fruits and veggies Smile

xxx

Becca G.

by lolzgirlie on 3/13/2011 6:04:33 PM

 
 



MOD! MOD! MOD!
What's a good workout for my thighs, like to get them nice and toned by like April?




Hey girlie,




Lunges are always great for your thighs!  Check out other moves to tone various parts of your body:




http://www.girlslife.com/category/workouts.aspx




Make exercise a habit and you'll be looking fab! 
Ruth S.

by graceygirl77 on 3/5/2011 10:01:31 PM

 
 

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Hey so we're having money problems and my mom can't really spend the extra money on healthier food, so I was wondering if there's really cheap health food, and if I can get in shape with out really changing my diet that consists mostly of crackers (ritz, saltines) bread, Cup O' Noodles and deli ham.

by harugirl14 on 3/5/2011 2:19:41 AM

 
 

mod,mod,mod.
I know this is kind of random, but where's a good place to buy vintage clothes? Would goodwill work? thanks. (:

 

Hey Girlie, The good will is a great place to get vintage clothing but also try your local flea markets and antique shops. 

Paige T.

by soccerchick06 on 2/27/2011 10:46:53 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD! I know this is a stupid question, but what's a rep? What does it stand for? How do I do it? How many times do I do them? Thanks!

 

It means repetition and if you do 3 reps of 10 situps that means you do 30 total with little breaks every 10

Helen S.

by xXKattXx on 2/26/2011 3:31:18 PM

 
 

well i dont think this works becuase i never sweat im 12 and 5,1 and i weigh 130 and that over weight and i am fatter than my sister and i have thunder size

by angelbutterfly56 on 2/21/2011 2:26:01 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD
Ok so when would the best time be to do ur workout routine? Right before bed? Right after you wake up in the morning? When ya get home from school?




Hey girl,

It actually hasn't been proven that a certain time of day is better for burning fat/calories. It all depends on when you feel the most energetic and active! Try all different times like early when you wake up, right when you get home from school, right before dinner, etc. to see which works best for you Smile 

Lauren C.

by ZoAnn on 1/31/2011 4:51:19 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD how long would it take if u did 20 bicycle reps a day to get abs+ a fat burn

 

 

Hey girly! Typically it takes a few weeks before you start seeing results. However, you can feel it within a few days, and you'll feel great Smile

xxx

Becca G.

by cullenchic10 on 1/30/2011 5:00:32 PM

 
 

I am going to Florida with one side of my family and my skinny cousin thats my age and i want to lose at least 5 lbs and my leg fat and my belly fat. i do have time because we're going on vacation in four months but i need help. and i need to clean up my eating. help! please!

by livil on 1/30/2011 2:16:49 PM

 
 

-i do all of these workouts except the bicycle and the side-plank and they do work. i have a four pack but i think im loosing it because i havent worked out in months but you can still see the outline or shape. so yeah they do help just do them regularly so they can make an effect.

by krcarrots on 12/4/2010 8:53:09 PM

 
 

This article says 'flat abs' does that mean small abs or flat stomach or big abs because I want abs that arent really small but yet I don't want Taylor Launtner abs

by jb#1 on 11/30/2010 6:56:18 PM

 
 

wow thats awesome i am gonna try to do this everyday cuz i really want flat abs thanx for the tricks!!!!! ;)Smile;)

by NiNiBaBy on 11/25/2010 12:58:24 PM

 
 

I swim for a hour and a half five days a week. Over the summer I did three and a half hours of swim and half an hour of dryland(situps, pushups, running, ect.) five days a week my stomach never gets smaller though. I even tried doing a hundred abs a day everyday but after a month I lost motivation due to the lack of results. I just don't know what to do anymore, plz help.

by funniergirl1801 on 11/23/2010 11:17:04 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD,
I really want to lose some weigt but for me it is really hard. I can never stick to a plan and end up binging by eating everything in way to big portion size. I am trying to do it with my mom because she wants to do it too and I always feel so uncomfortable. I want to look and feel great in my dress when it comes to graduation and this is already putting me down!
HELP!

 

Hey girl,

Don't focus on losing a certain amount of weight or getting to a certain weight number. Instead, just focus on being healthy. Instead of taking large portions, try to only take the amount you want to eat and put that on your plate. Then, tell yourself that you won't get seconds. You and your mom could also start taking walks, riding bikes or finding a type of exercise that you both like to do together.

 

Keep a calendar and make a plan for the types of exercise you want to do and when, and then each day, write down what kinds of things you eat and what types of exercise you do. Hopefully, having to write it down will make you a little bit more conscious about whether or not you're making healthy decisions. Good luck to you and your mom!

Vanessa J.

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by ClubBooks4Fun on 11/19/2010 10:48:56 PM

 
 

i am overweight but no matter what i do i cant lose the weight. i stay the same or gain more. its super hard!! if anyone can help me and give me tips it would be a great help!!

-Geina

by halidaygirl101 on 11/19/2010 8:31:10 PM

 
 

These are awesome!! Some workout music and it's perfect!!

by meriadoc34 on 11/18/2010 2:49:29 PM

 
 

I have a stomach that is like big but i weigh only 87 pounds...wat can i do to get rid of my stomach fat

by alannabaker1 on 11/17/2010 10:40:02 PM

 
 

MODDD!!!
ok well i workout 2 times a week and i know i should be doing it everyday. I am going to florida in less than a month and i really want to be able to wear my bikini without feeling the need to cover up!!! Anyways i was wondering how long it took if i did all those workouts everyday and did them all them with the same amount of time as you said (EX: 10-15 secs)how long would it take to get flab abs? Also what are some workouts to lose leg fat? i hate my legs the most and i really want them gone!!!!i love to play basketball but i get tired because i have more fat on my legs than muscles. PLEASEEEEE HELLLPPP!!!!! Laughing




Hey girl, first of all, it varies for different people. I suggest to stay in shape in general, try doing some sort of cardio (running, dancing, walking) at least three times a week. You can also try talking to a coach at school about workouts you can do; make it a goal to get on the basketball team next year!

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

by littlebaummy98 on 11/16/2010 5:16:07 PM

 
 

I feel like the first move really pulled my abs. It felt great.

by HanSnowflake on 11/15/2010 9:58:09 PM

 
 

modmodmod
im a very heathly weight, but im embarrased by my belly and stomach area cause its bulgy.I do sit ups and crunches etc frequently (i have been for over a year) but it doesnt help. How can I slim my stomach? Please help Smile




Hey girlie. Make sure to also do cardio workouts! We all have abs, but we must lose the weight covering them before they ever show! Running works really well because it gets rid of the stomach fat. If you run and do crunches, you are golden! Wait and see! 
Elizabeth P.

by ipodipodipod on 11/15/2010 9:51:36 PM

 
 

Thabks for the tips!

by chocolate hop on 11/15/2010 8:01:40 AM

 
 

I hate planks!! They really hurt my back!

by skichick95 on 11/13/2010 11:26:25 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!! Well I am very healthy and always exercise when I can and I played field hockey and now I'm playing basketball. Well I try to work out every other day or when I don't have practice. I run for 45 minutes each run (but I add 5 minutes every week). My question is that now adays, well ever since I started working out like this, I am hungry every second of the day! like yesterday for lunch I had this english muffin pizza that I made THEN I was still hungry so I had some chicken and dumplings but I was still hungry but I thought to myself I should stop so I did. Then for dinner my mom was making chicken noodle soup but I was REALLY hungry when she started making it so I had a hamburger, and I still had a bowl of soup after that too. I've just been so hungry lately and I have't gotten my period this month and that usually happens whenever I exercise but I can't stop exercising because I like the way it makes me feel and I have to stay in shape for basketball. Thanks!

 

Hey girl, 

It makes sense that you would be hungrier if you're working out more, because your body needs to restore its energy. You do need to make sure that what you're eating is healthy and also that you're drinking lots of water. You certainly shouldn't stop exercising, but I don't know why you aren't getting your period when you are exercising. I don't think you have a problem, but you might want to ask a doctor if he or she has any comments about how much you should ideally be eating or why you aren't getting your period because of this. Congrats for exercising so much!

Vanessa J.

by sugarbaby12 on 11/13/2010 8:58:47 AM

 
 

Hey girlies!
If any of you need advice bout anything, leave a comment on my profile, and i'll get back to you with an answer as soon as possible. I will try to help as best as possible
xoxo
Haley

by haleyhay3 on 11/12/2010 10:02:36 PM

 
 

Mod! my stomach always sticks out, and im not sure why. theres no fat anywher else on my body. Why is this happening, and what can i do to fix it?




Hey, Girl! Sorry for the “stock” message. We’re psyched you’re here but since this is a super busy time, mods aren’t able to answer personal advice or contest questions. We’re approving your comments now so the girls can start offering feedback right away! If you still have questions, please come back, we’re happy to help…or just let the other chicas answer now! (They give awesome advice, trust us!) Love and thanks! ♥, Your Blog Patrol Babes  
Alyssa B.

by renee95 on 11/9/2010 4:58:56 PM

 
 

MOD
So I have a friend, we'll call her Anna, and she is dating this boy, we'll call him Jake. Anyways, Iwas friends with Jake before he started dating Anna, and ever since Anna and him have started dating I have become even better friends with him because we all hang out together sometimes. Well I KNOW that Jake doesn't like me and I DEFINITELY don't like him but we've been texting for two days straight and I'm worried my friend will find out and think that something is going on between us (which there is not). Should I tell Anna or stop texting Jake or just keep doing what I'm doing? Thanks-you soooo much!!!




Hey girlie, maybe stop texting him so much. It's okay for you to text him every once and awhile, but too much texting might upset Anna. Be upfront with her and tell her that you're just friends with him and you're definitely not interested. 

Lauren T.

by sarah99999 on 11/7/2010 9:11:37 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
What are some good moves to do with weightlifting? Also what are the best excersizes to do if you want to stay in shape over the winter?






Helen S.

by Luvhorses7576 on 11/7/2010 4:31:17 PM

 
 

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! i have alot of fat on my stomach!!!! plus, halloween came so i'm in danger!!!!!!!! these should really help! sit ups every other day just don't cut it!!! finally, i can wear a bikini!

by hoodiehrsgal on 11/7/2010 4:26:46 PM

 
 

I love these moves! This is my 3rd time doing the whole set. I dont do the side plank or six inches though. I do the bicycle to "Check it out" by Nicki Minaj, which is a 4 minute song! These moves get you pumped! Good way to get some abs(:

by alexsoccer23 on 11/7/2010 2:03:04 PM

 
 

COOL MOVES!
COME TO MY PROFILE!

by katiekakes8 on 11/7/2010 1:33:16 PM

 
 

I hate planks
They hurt but I guess that's good if you want to get in shape :p

by dancequeen12 on 11/6/2010 10:31:53 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!
this new guy stares at me in class and always is trying to make me laugh. and also i asked some people if they will vote for me in student council and he said, "anything for the lady." i think he likes me but my bestie likes him because he's nice. he's not really... cute and my bestie is obssesed about him. she thinks he's nice and funny, but i think he likes me. so question number 1... could he like me? and 2... if he does, should i ask him if he likes me? and 3... if he does like me, do you think my bestie will try to be better than me? cause once i told her he stares at me in class and how he replied when i asked him if he was gonna vote for me for student council, and she said, "he stares at me too and i know he'll vote for me in student council because he likes me and i can tell."
I really don't want our friendship to come to an end over a boy! thanks for the help!




1. He may like you but there arnt enough signs for me to be sure. 2. As for telling him i would say no. Even if he did like you, you shouldnt tell him. So just be yourself and see how things go with him. Good luck! 3. I wouldnt worry about your bestie. Just go with the flow and see how things go with him and your friend as well. Dont pressure it and go with the flow. Good luck! xoxo kerra

Kerra S.

by katiekakes8 on 11/6/2010 9:44:08 PM

 
 

this looks great!! cant wait to try it =)

by SuperGurl31098 on 11/6/2010 9:39:42 PM

 
 

gaining muscles helps you burn fat, so if you do this often basically you will be gaining muscle whille you burn fat. I just tried it and now I feel pumped! Smile

by emuemmy on 11/6/2010 9:31:38 AM

 
 

ohhmygoshh!
thiss's awesomee im so going to try that!
thanksss GL xoxo

by ms naughty on 11/6/2010 6:18:52 AM

 
 

MOD
If I work with these moves to get flat abs, what other exercise will also help me burn that small flab I have?

 

You could also do crunches and work on cardio exercises like jogging or walking.

Vanessa J.

by kakiya on 11/6/2010 1:32:40 AM

 
 

MOD
im confused on how to do the vertical leg crunch? how do u cross your knees...do u just cross your whole leg? and then what?
canu just explain it a little further for me? thanks!!

 

I'm not exactly sure about the knees, but I don't really think it's possible to cross your knees, so you are probably supposed to cross your ankles with your knees touching. While laying on the floor, you're supposed to lift up your shoulder blades while "flexing" the muscle in your abs so that you can work them more.

Vanessa J.

by swim_chick101 on 11/5/2010 9:35:58 PM

 
 

@ Imagg100

I dunno... they may work, or it could happen like you say.... i guess youd just have to try it..Smile

by asiagirl1998 on 11/5/2010 9:25:36 PM

 
 

All these moves really work! The best to build muscle and burn fat though is the bicycle.Smile

by monkeysrawesome12 on 11/5/2010 11:44:08 AM

 
 

These moves sound great, but if you just do moves that flatten your stomach, all that will happen is you will gain muscle underneath the fat already there.

by Imagg100 on 11/5/2010 8:25:02 AM

 
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