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I Don't Buy It: Ab Circle
Why yes, of course, I want a flat washboard belly in just weeks. Who doesn't? The problem is this $15 Ab Circle is not the way to make it happen.
Will the Ab Machine Get You Abs Like Kate Hudson?
Kate Hudson's abs are looking fab these days, but can you get abs like that by using the ab machine at the gym?
Ab machines will definitely give your abs (and back) a decent workout, but I wouldn't rely on this machine for head turning abs. The problem with the machine is that it only allows you one position and if your goal is abs like Kate, a good idea would be to work your belly from all angles.
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LilSugar Exclusive: Celebrity Trainer Provides Postpartum Exercise Tips
Eating for two may sound like fun during pregnancy, but after the baby arrives, the reality of nine months of eating quickly sets in. While 75 percent of LilSugar readers kept track of their weight throughout their pregnancy, the thought of returning to a regular exercise routine is a task few new mamas are ready to tackle. From group exercise classes to at-home videos, there are a variety of methods for shedding baby weight.
You Asked: How to Start Strength Training
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I love going to the gym for cardio and I usually do about 40 minutes of the elliptical and bike. However, I'm ashamed to say I've only twice visited the weight room .
The Glows and Cons of Airbrush Makeup
Despite the obvious jokes about state fairs and unicorn T-shirts, people have been using airbrush machines to apply red-carpet makeup for years, and they're a given on film and television sets. But most women outside Hollywood don't know much about them, and they've traditionally been prohibitively expensive. Recently, though, there have been a couple of less pricey (though still far from cheap) entries to the market, so I decided to take a look at them.
No Equipment Necessary: Plank Jumping Jacks
If you're looking for a way to get your heart rate up without going for a run or hopping on a cardio machine, give this jumping-jack variation a try. This move will also work your core and upper body.
"Give Up the Funk" by Parliament
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You Asked: How Do I Strengthen My Abs?
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Learn to Love the Cable Pulley Machine
There is a lot of love in the air with tomorrow being Valentine's Day, but I want to send a little love to the cable pulley machine. I know that with its sheer size and endless options, it can be a little intimidating. The fact that you can work out almost every part of your body and in any range of motion are good reasons to love it.
Get to Know the Rowing Machine
Lately I've been mixing up my cardio routine with the rowing machine, which has the advantage of often being open at the gym when the ellipticals and treadmills are taken. If you've never tried your hand at this old-school contraption, I highly recommend taking a seat and giving it a try.
A 130-pound woman can burn as many as 281 calories in 30 minutes on the rowing machine; calculate your own calorie burn here.
Fitness Tips For the Well-Endowed
A good friend of mine was talking about trying to lose weight, and I suggested we go for a run together. She shook her head and pointed to her chest. "Not with these girls," she said.
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