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The best-kept secret to a better butt

 
"Increasing the incline on a treadmill or running or walking uphill is a great way to burn calories," says Kelly Gonzalez, a fitness consultant in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Plus, by heading uphill, you'll target your glutes, hamstrings and calves without putting too much stress on your joints.
 
To give it a try, hop on a treadmill and warm up for three minutes at an easy pace and 3 percent incline. Every three minutes, increase the incline by 3 percent until you're at 15 percent. Then, work your way back to the start. Do this four times a week and say hello to short shorts.

 

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I don't hav a treadmill so can I run and do stairs to tighten my butt and thighs??? Thanks

 

hey! yeah totally, good plan. be safe! 


Helen S.

by Daddy'sgrl12 on 8/21/2012 5:48:07 PM

 
 

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I'm 13 and want to be a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader! How can i start now to improve my chances of being on the team. and any tips? tell me anything, i need all the advice i can get!

 

 

Hey hon! Join a local cheerleading team! Showing commitment to anything you love will always help! Good luck! xoxo

Carly S.

by Jbug77 on 8/21/2012 4:38:19 PM

 
 



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srry to bother you, but if you look above I asked a question, but I forgot to put Mod, Mod, Mod, so if you could answer that now that would be great
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Sure, babe! For your legs and thighs, the best exercises to do are lunges, squats, heel presses, and lotsa running. Smile 
Carrie R.

by lotsaluv101 on 8/15/2012 3:31:38 PM

 
 

This is a really REALLY good workout! After I got back from the gym after my first time trying this workout, my calves (Lower legs) were looking slightly more toned - GL workout are really good - especially this one, for total anti-runners like myself!

by tamara2012 on 8/14/2012 1:29:52 AM

 
 

Thanks! This totally works! Do you have any exercises for the legs and thighs? I searched page after page after page and I can't find much. Any ideas?

by lotsaluv101 on 8/13/2012 5:13:51 PM

 
 

I will do this

by KatieBell23 on 8/7/2012 7:33:03 PM

 
 



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So I just got my first period yesterday, but I'm not allowed to wear a tampon. I swim as my main source of fun and exercise, and I haven't swam for a few days before my period, so how can I keep my endurance up for the remainder of my period so I won't be lousy at swimming when I hit the water?
-Kate

 



Helen S.

by KatieBell23 on 8/7/2012 7:31:49 PM

 
 

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so i was invited to this pool party but idk what bathing suit i should wear- i have 2 options 1.) Tankini- pros: hides my stomach cons: shows my weird tan line and is 2 year old so it a bit stretched out 2.) Bikini- pros: brand new and fits my body well cons: also shows my weird tan line and it shows a lot more than i'm comfortable showing around people that i'm not really that good of friends with (aka my whole back and stomach) I don't know what i should doFrown

Hey girl,

Wear whichever one you want! It sounds like you would be more comfortable in the tankini, but it's really up to you. You could also ask your mom or friends for advice on which to wear!

Meghan D.

by Justmecheyenne on 8/3/2012 5:06:05 PM

 
 



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are there any other ways to get a good butt even if i dont have a tredmill with an incline? I do have a tredmill(no incline) but its at my dads and i only see him every thursday and everyother weekend. Do you have any special excersises to target my stomache area and thieghs?
;thx in advance




Hey girlie,

Check out these exercises for a firmer behind:

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2008/06/13/BODY-BLAST-Butt!.aspx

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/11/15/get-a-bigger-butt.aspx

Plus, just walking uphill! It mimics the treadmill incline and is way more fun Smile

As for your stomach and thighs, check out these:

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

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/12/26/My-thighs-are-too-fat.aspx
Lauren C.

by rememberme239 on 8/2/2012 9:17:47 PM

 
 

I dont really tell my mom personal things...about guys and girl stuff...but why am i embaressed to tell her im going for a run or something?

by picklegrape on 8/2/2012 2:33:56 PM

 
 

hey join my club! its called crazy running girls! for well crazy runner girls! Track, cross country, fun runs tips for it all! you don't have to be the best runner! you just have to have fun!!!!!!!

by Kate'sguitar101 on 8/1/2012 12:49:12 PM

 
 



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i don't feel good about myself. ever. i always think I'm fat and ugly. how can i stop being so negative evreytime look at my reflection? i try to find things i like but every time just compare to people similar to me.

 

hey! comparisons can spoil your happiness. Whether you're thinking how much better off you are than someone else, or whether  you're feeling jealous, comparisons are not the way to go. You're you!  Why be sad about it? Instead of thinking about yourself, go read a book,  learn something new, talk to a friend. You deserve to be happy, so you should let yourself be Smile


Helen S.

by OCcheerbabe on 7/30/2012 8:47:06 PM

 
 

Hey Sunny4132, you can always get your parents to drive you to a nearby park or track. See if there are any small hills you can climb. If all else fails you can exercise on your house steps or run around your neighborhood. Hope this helps! Xoxo



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hey umm.. well i used to love to walk and jof alot, bu then i moved. and now i live around only hills! now i have nowhere to walk! what exercize can i do? cause i also dont have a treadmil. thx! xxoo Lynae P.

by Sunny4132 on 7/28/2012 3:27:02 PM

 
 

Hey Sunny4132, yep it is the aroma found in raspberries. Xoxo SmileMOD MOD MOD !!!!!!
is rasberry ketone an ingredient in natural rasberries? thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!
xoxo Lynae P.

by Sunny4132 on 7/28/2012 2:57:37 PM

 
 

Hey dancelovervictoria, no worries girly! No one was born a cheerleader they learned through practice and handwork. Cheering involves a lot of flipping and jumping so get to stretching. Stretch your limbs and work out doing cartwheels, flips and tumbles. Be sure to keep yourself hydrated as there is a lot of screaming and clapping too. Good luck girl! Xoxo



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I am going to a brand new private school now and my parents want me to try out for cheerleading so that I could meet other people. But I don't want to make a fool of myself because I was never a cheerleader before. Is there any exercises or anything to get me ready for tryouts? Lynae P.

by dancelovervictoria on 7/28/2012 2:10:47 PM

 
 

Cool, we do hill and stair sprints every day at cheer practice and now I know there's a good reason for it yay!

by Beachychick on 7/26/2012 7:29:15 PM

 
 



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hey! i need help deciding on something. lately i've been involved in a teen volunteering camp. tomorrow i have two choices. 1)go to the pool with all my friends in the camp 2) do a puppet show at the library with 1 of my friends. im not sure what to do, the puppet show sounds fun, but so does the pool,the puppet show gains volunterr hours but the pool doesnt. but the boys in the camp are going swimming and i want to go also. what should i do???????




Hey girlie,

Is there any way you could do both somehow? Pool tomorrow and puppet show another day? Or puppet show tomorrow and pool get-together the next day? Personally, I'd probably do the volunteer hours because you're getting them out of the way. And who knows - your friends might still be at the pool when you're done! Smile 
Lauren C.

by glamqueen on 7/26/2012 7:22:11 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD!! Is this a good workout plan? I run interval running 30 minutes a day. And 3 or 4 times a week. Should I do it 3 times a week or 4? I want to lose weight but I don't want to do running every single day. I eat as healthy as possible. I also do workouts after. Also is intervals better or regular running? Thanks in advance!xx




Hey girlie,

You should definitely mix it up! Intervals are great, and you could incorporate long distance jogging to keep your workout fresh. You could also change the workout length, 30 minutes one day then 45 minutes the next day, etc. 3-4 days a week is perfect - shoot for 4 if you can manage, but you want to give yourself at least 2 days of rest during the week! But choosing the exact amount of workouts is up to you and your schedule Smile 
Lauren C.

by Torrie55 on 7/26/2012 7:20:32 PM

 
 

I got up at like 8 today and worked out for 2 hours Smile

by awtechnofish on 7/26/2012 6:23:54 PM

 
 



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I don't have a treadmilly or any exercise machine. Is there anything i can do in my own house like a certian exercise move???




Hey girl!  Try squats and lunges to tone up. xxoo 
Maggie P.

by flowergirl23 on 7/26/2012 4:49:01 PM

 
 



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i have to wear a uniform to school so i really want my hair to stand out. i have hair that is a couple inches over my shoulders its a mixture of brown, red, auburn, and blonde. any suggestions? thx!




Hey girl!  You could try out different cool styles like fun braids and ponytails! xxoo 
Maggie P.

by fiafia17 on 7/26/2012 3:15:40 PM

 
 



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i don't have a treadmill but i have an exersize bike...will that work?




Hey girl! Biking can be great for toning up, too! xxoo 
Maggie P.

by Alykat18 on 7/26/2012 2:45:22 PM

 
 

are you feel like a slave to the flat iron? do you feel the onoly way to rock waves and curls is using a curling iron? do you just want to rock the natural ringlets that you've got? then join my club:
Curls,go curls!
we discuss hairstyles and tips and recoomedations for girls with curls and babes with waves. we have two positions that need to be filled still, so come and ask for one. just to clarify, this is NOT a club for girls with straight hair who need help curling their hair, just for people with waves and curls in their hair. all races, ethnicities, and colors are welcome.
join today!

by briana13 on 7/26/2012 2:01:48 PM

 
 

Are you a Cahill who dares be a member in the 39 clues? Which branch are you? Janus, Lucian, Tomas, Ekaterina, or the Madrigals like Dan and Amy? We will talk about EVERYTHING dealing with the books and debate topics! The fate of the world is in your hand! Are you ready to save the world from the evil Vespers? Join now before too late!
Plz! I only got 2 girls who wanted to be in my club, but my goal is to at least reach 5?? Plz? Thanks in advance!

by Susmita24 on 7/26/2012 1:23:52 PM

 
 



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Hi! I thought I saw an add for a GL tumblr, but now I can't find it. Would you know the name for the GL tumblr?




Hey girl! Try to search for "girl's life mag" on tumblr. xxoo 
Maggie P.

by buhrea on 7/26/2012 1:23:44 PM

 
 



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I'm friends with this girl,let's call her E. We get on really well,and we still do,but now this other girl,let's call her A,used to be be one of my best friends until I realized she was using me and I didn't like being around her; she always talked behind people's backs. Now that this girl has gotten the message because ignore her texts mostly and when we talk I don't put much energy into it,she is trying to become beasties with E. It does bother me a little,but what REALLY upsets me is that she has told me she hates E before and now she's using E. What should I do!?!?!?!?!?!?

 

Hey girlie! Did she flat out tell you she's using E?  If so, you might want to calmly warn E that she should be careful about A.  The problem is, you don't want to sound as catty as A when you do it! Talking about girls behind their backs is mean, and your friend might not want to listen when you tell her what you think A is doing.  If that's the case, then you have to let E find out the hard way that A is insincere.  It'll be tough, since you know what's coming, but in the end, it isn't your place to tell your friends who they can and can't be friends with.  Good luck! xoxo 


Kate G.

by MadMaddie911 on 7/26/2012 11:12:42 AM

 
 

Join my club
"Just us girls up in here[:" You can find it on my profile! It's a girls club and we can talk about our needs, etc. Makeup, hair, beauty, fashion, school, friends, whatever you want to talk about! Positions are open! We're always updated

by monicaisfabuluz on 7/26/2012 10:14:57 AM

 
 

I'll try this, while listening to One Direction! XD

by purplenurple88 on 7/26/2012 4:50:44 AM

 
 



Can I substitute hills for stairs?

 

Hey chicky! Stairs can be a good substitute, but it might take longer to see results. If you have a treadmill at home (or access to one), they usually have adjustable inclines. xoxo 


Kate G.

by VNJ99 on 7/26/2012 3:08:30 AM

 
 



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Okay so i really want to be an actress but i live in nebraska and dont know how to get discovered. A lot of people say im pretty im 12 and have taken acting classes. Should try to become an actress or just give it up? thx! Smile

 

Hey chica! Don't give up! You don't have to be "discovered" at 12, you have plenty of time to get some experience before you try and move to LA or New York to find work.  Act in plays in your middle school or high school, try local theater, and be on the look out for casting calls for commercials and stuff in your area.  Once you're older, head to somewhere where you can find more work.  Good luck!  


Kate G.

by pokerface16 on 7/26/2012 2:59:24 AM

 
 



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Hi! I'm a dancer, and I have really tight calves. Whenever I stretch I feel the stretch in my calves way before anything else. I also read somewhere tight calves go along with shin splints and when I ran track during the year I would always get shin splints. Should stretching help? If so, what would be good stretches? Thanks so much!

 

Hey girl!  Stretching might help, but depending on how active you are and your shin splints, some stretches might do more harm than good.  Talk to your coach or dance instructor and let them know what's up.  They'll be able to give you specific stretches that can help you.  xoxo  


Kate G.

by dancingirly on 7/26/2012 2:32:42 AM

 
 

Sounds good! Im definetly going to try it!

by chlo-bird15 on 7/26/2012 12:54:30 AM

 
 

Sounds easy and relaxing... With your earphones plugged in, of course! Smile

by pretty123 on 7/26/2012 12:33:59 AM

 
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