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15 ways to tone up this summer

 

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Get in swimsuit shape with these workout boosters from celeb trainer Ilyse Baker. She’s worked with stars like Rihanna, and last week, she took over GL’s Facebook wall for our virtual bikini bod booty camp. Here are her favorite ideas for getting fit this summer…

 

 

For a killer core, try burpees. “They get your heart rate up and work your core at the same time,” Ilyse says. Wanna trim your middle and whittle away at winter flab? Try side planks, regular planks, and push-ups.

 

Turn to cardio for lovely legs. Running, dancing and walking will get your calves looking amazing. Give your workouts a boost with dance classes! And for lean thighs, there’s nothing better than squats and lunges.

 

To tone up fast, start with small weights and high reps. Do the basics to get going: bicep curls, tricep dips, squats, lunges, crunches. Grab a friend and have a toning party!

 

Want six-pack abs this summer? “I always tell my clients that simple crunches do the job just fine,” Ilyse says. “Planks are a big favorite of mine.”

 

Snag a sneak peek at Iyse’s dancer abs workout. You can grab the whole thing and more when ya sign up for personal training through FitOrbit.com.

 

 

BONUS! Ilyse didn’t just dish her best workout tips during our live chat. She also revealed a 7-day workout plan you can download for free. Grab it here and get movin’, girlie! 

                                                                                                                             

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BY BRITTANY TAYLOR AND ILYSE BAKER ON 5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

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how long should this take?

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by apowers19 on 8/28/2012 12:16:24 PM

 
 

@JoshHutchersonLover yup, sounds like you’ve gotten everything worked out to me! Xoxo

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by Lynae P. on 7/14/2012 3:29:34 PM

 
 

Mod mod mod mod mod mod mod mod mod!!!!!!!
My bro is having his (very cute!!) teammates to our house for a pool party in 2 weeks. My friend and I will be there, too. I am average sized, and comfortable rockin' a bikini. The only thing is, I have a tiny bit of flab around my abs. It's not much, and I might be over-analyzing this a little. If I eat healthy, eliminate empty carbs, drink lots of water, exercise my abs, and do some cardio every day, will it help by the time the party hits? Does anyone have any suggestions or tips? Help please!!!! Lynae P.

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by JoshHutchersonLover on 7/14/2012 1:39:39 PM

 
 

Help I need to get some exersise I'm way to much out of shape any advice? I do yoga but it doesnt help!

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by megacutie66 on 7/6/2012 12:10:16 AM

 
 



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What moves work to trim fat built up in my calves, and build muscle?
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Hey girl,

Like the article says, go for cardio to tone your calves. Try running, dancing, and walking. 
Kelly G.

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by Graciegang on 6/8/2012 3:20:30 PM

 
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