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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.”

 

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

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I need more belly work outs. I have a bit of a muffin top, and i need help

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by loppyears12 on 6/1/2012 12:59:56 AM

 
 



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i do 60 bicycles,side planks on left and right for 20 sec each,and 15 two way crunches for 15 sec each. I have been doing this for about 2 weeks ,6 days out of a week, and for about a half month before that i did just 40 crunches a day. I was just wondering when i would start getting really noticeable results or at least flat abs. please respond asap thanks a ton!
-alyssa




Hey girl!

That's awesome that you're so committed to your ab workouts. Every girl's body is different so the time it takes for you to see results can vary. I would expect to start seeing results soon, since you've been consistently doing your new ab workout for two weeks. Make sure you're accompanying your ab workout with a little bit of cardio and a healthy, well-rounded diet! 
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by SKYRIM78 on 5/28/2012 11:17:42 AM

 
 



Mod mod mod mod mod!!!!!
Does anyone know a good way to tone your thighs? I'm a dancer, and my thighs are big and muscular, but they kinda jiggle ( embarrassing!) when I walk.




Hey girl,

For lean thighs, try squats and lunges that really target that area. Since you say that they are already muscular, I wouldn't worry too much about a little jiggle! It sounds like you're already pretty toned! 
Kelly G.

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by shellstheturtle on 5/28/2012 10:17:07 AM

 
 

hey. I am in perfect shape. I do cheerleading, cross country and vollyball. But I have some belly fat. I have tried everything from 25 lbs of weights for crunches or planks for 5 minnutes. Any help possiable? Thanks!(I eat healthy too!)

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by stephanieareford on 5/26/2012 11:38:14 PM

 
 

can somebody help me for some reason tis year my nose has started to have nose bleeds allot should i be worried?

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