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5 Speedy Moves for Flat Abs


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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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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.

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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 ec1464 on 11/20/2010 7:30:39 AM

 
 

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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

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

 
 

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

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