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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.

 

 

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

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I'm too lazy to do any of these so during the day, while i'm watching tv i do about 150-200 sit ups. I started like two weeks ago and my stomach is getting flat and hard!

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by cet on 5/24/2012 4:38:11 PM

 
 

But I'm already beautiful and slim!!!

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by Sarah510 on 5/24/2012 4:37:24 PM

 
 

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hey so i really wanna tone up this summer and i do work out regularly my problem is controling what i eat. Sometimes i binge eat/ snack a lot. How can i control my eating???

 

Hey Girl,

Controlling what we eat can be difficult. First, wake up with a big breakfast. It will set you up for the rest of the day. Have a filling lunch and dinner, as well. Have one snack in between both. Skip the chips, and try nuts or fruit. They'll keep you full. When you feel yourself starting to pig out, ask if you're really hungry or just bored. Understanding why you're eating will help you cut back.




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by snickerangelz on 5/24/2012 4:37:23 PM

 
 



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Is there any other excersizes you reccomend to slim down thighs and tummies besides running? I really really REALLY hate running and i was wondering if there was anything else i could do. Thanks Smile




Hey Girly!

There are plenty of fun summer exercises to slim down your thighs and tummy. Try swimming! Staying afloat uses nearly every muscle in your body and works wonders for your core. To tone up thighs, grab a kick board and do some free style kicking. You'll feel the burning in your thighs in no time. You can also try hiking and biking. Not enough time? Do some good old crunches and lunges.

 
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by mwbear24 on 5/24/2012 2:28:41 PM

 
 



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SO I have like a tiny bit of flab on my stomach and I'm working on getting rid of it. I've been dancing for SO many hours a week at the studio, and I do barre everyday. I do cardio at school for P.E. and at home and I stretch. If I add these excersises, do you think I can tone up for the summer? Thank you! (:

 

Hey girl, cardio is definitely the way to go! Looks like you're on the right track!! 


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