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Beach Body Workout
Get your abs in hot shape for summer with this easy Snacktivity! You’ll be cycling AND doing crunches at the same time - yowsers!
This is a goodie if you want to work both your lower and upper abs. Here’s how it’s done:
Step 1 - Lie on your back with your right leg bent at about 90º and your left leg straight out in front of you, about three or four inches off the ground. Have your fingers at each side of your head, elbows out.
Tip: Lie on an exercise mat or carpet for this one!
Step 2 - Lift your upper body as though you were doing a crunch, turning it slightly to touch your left elbow to your right knee.
Step 3 - Alternate, touching your right elbow to your left knee etc. Your legs should move in a slow continuous pedalling motion. Make sure you stretch your legs out nice and long when it’s their turn to extend!
Step 4 - Repeat 12-15 times (for each leg). When you’re done, place both feet on the ground, and with both hands on the floor on either side of you, ease yourself into a sitting position.
Take a break and, as your fitness improves, add sets of repetitions - or move onto another workout!
Tip: Lift your body by engaging your core, not by pulling at your neck! Imagining you’re holding something under your chin, like an orange can help keep your head and neck in a good position.
60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day is recommended to keep 5-18 year old bodies healthy and fit, while at least 30 minutes of moderate activity every day is recommended for females aged 18+. Why not make our bicycle crunch Snacktivity part of your daily dose?!
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thanks for the tips ive been wanting to get rid of my baby weight :D Posted by meelahrboo "on" 01/02 "at"01:17 PM |
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i love this work out its soo good! i use to do it when i did boxing you really feel the burn to so thats awesome. love it!! Posted by bonnie764 "on" 11/28 "at"04:20 PM |
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Ive managed to keep my body maitained all through winter ! This move really helps girls !! Its worth it trust me, this move ilearnt in pilates, which is also a reeeeaally good way to keep fit, i do it twice a week and thats it  one word.. A.m.a.z.i.n.gPosted by 47813 "on" 11/07 "at"05:24 PM |
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i do an alternate form of these crunches most nights just before i go to bed and i find that these are really great as exams get closer! many find that we run out of time to do ‘proper’ exercise due to rigorous study plans in the afternoons and weekends. by doing about 100 of these before you go to bed helps to ensure you maintain a nice level of personal fitness during this time, and also helps to rid your body of the symptoms of stress - such as lack of sleep, and worry lines. BONUS!  xoxPosted by Raychie "on" 10/14 "at"03:03 PM |
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Just waiting for the motivation! Iused to do a 10 minute abs routine every night. It was so easy and I got results. I just need to start that again and I’ll be right. Good Luck Guys! Posted by dollygirl "on" 10/07 "at"06:39 PM |
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i want those abs! i do 100 of these a night Posted by live2ride "on" 09/12 "at"04:57 PM |
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I LOVE people that have hot abs and I want them really Bad, so I will try this out. Posted by iluvjesusSOmuch "on" 08/14 "at"04:26 PM |
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Ugh, need to stop eating those cupcakes! Cupcakes are a sometimes food… Cupcakes are a sometimes food…Cupcakes are a sometimes food… Posted by volleygirl6 "on" 06/24 "at"05:13 PM |
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i want a flat stomach :( Posted by myrubymay "on" 06/08 "at"06:11 PM |
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Can I please just have a body like that without the effort?  That’s probably not going to happen so I guess I’ll give this a try and see what happens, hopefully by summer all us 24/7 girls will have fab beach bodies! Posted by Hello1234 "on" 05/22 "at"01:25 AM |
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I’m gonna try this and see if it works me want abs really bad Posted by CMH "on" 05/19 "at"08:18 PM |
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This better work! i want abs not flabs! Posted by krazee.babee "on" 04/20 "at"11:39 AM |
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it worked for me, all you have to do is take your time and go slow. after about four, you will start to really feel it. & uhm girls, it takes some time for a beach bod. which is why I’m starting now :p Posted by fdhhashley "on" 03/24 "at"09:31 AM |
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Wow gotta try this one. Is it better than the ab circle pro or Zumba ? Posted by Kooki "on" 03/12 "at"02:21 PM |
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Let’s hope this works! Posted by MelissaW "on" 02/21 "at"04:51 PM |
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Try doing this after jogging for half an hour as it works better when your heart rate is raised. Posted by Amberina "on" 02/17 "at"12:11 PM |
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I’m totally going to try this hehe Posted by BekaAshley "on" 02/14 "at"11:09 PM |
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Fabulous!! Posted by Zebraellz "on" 02/13 "at"04:13 PM |
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not working so well…/: Posted by volleygirl6 "on" 01/24 "at"08:34 AM |
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I did this last night ! i did 100 of them, by doing 10 sets of ten ! you feel real good after, you just have to make each one slow and deliberate so you really work your abs good article Posted by kiwigrl237 "on" 12/01 "at"01:12 PM |
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YOU CAN EAT ANYTHING YOU WANT AS LONG AS IT IS NOT ALL THE TIME, ONCE A MONTH OR TWICE A MONTH, EAT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU JUST HAVE TO WORK OUT ASWELL. WORKS FOR ME! =) Posted by MissNicole "on" 11/25 "at"04:04 PM |
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All to often we try as women to be like that skinny tanned and tonned model that we see EVERYWHERE what kind of a world would it be where we just said I love what I look like?????What message do we send to all those younger than us??? If we dont stop now what will we be expected to look like what will our daughters have to go through to be accepted as beautiful Posted by ladywolf "on" 11/09 "at"03:56 PM |
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ive tried this maany of times and still not working. They make it sound so easy!! Posted by 33675 "on" 11/05 "at"11:04 PM |
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so gna try this hahaa Posted by msxJackie "on" 10/22 "at"11:33 PM |
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how long do i hav 2 do this????? lolzzzz Posted by xoxdianaxox "on" 10/14 "at"05:00 PM |
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This is real good and easier and fun-er than normal sit-ups we do this all the time at gymnastics just keep going with it and you’ll soon enough get amazing abs =] Posted by 18884 "on" 10/01 "at"04:02 PM |
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URGGGGGG! That’s not working. I don’t got abbs or a beach body? Posted by partyanimal101 "on" 09/29 "at"10:29 AM |
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cool! Posted by 51454 "on" 09/26 "at"04:01 PM |
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need to try that Posted by meggy_weggy "on" 09/25 "at"10:48 PM |
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Coolio(: Posted by Meee "on" 08/16 "at"05:49 PM |
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“Tip: Lie on ... carpet for this one!” -this gave me rug burn! Posted by ztarr "on" 08/13 "at"06:37 PM |
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I truly need to try this! Would love to have a body like that. Posted by Georgiaaa "on" 08/11 "at"07:23 PM |
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i would love to have a lean body with abs, but yeah aint gonna happen lol Posted by tkennard "on" 08/11 "at"12:18 PM |
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tried zumba, so hard lol Posted by tkennard "on" 08/11 "at"12:18 PM |
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I am built bigish so everyone is like how do you get your strength i say push ups and sit ups. Posted by Impy "on" 08/09 "at"07:51 PM |
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people tell me about my arrbs, how do i get my arrrbs, and im like ZUMBA! Posted by Xxc0rtxX "on" 08/08 "at"08:12 PM |
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Wicked tips to get my body looking hot before summer:):L Posted by Sugaax! "on" 08/08 "at"01:31 AM |
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i cant wait to do them and get abs! Posted by 55727 "on" 01/26 "at"02:30 PM |
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Check out the Food In A Minute website. They just featured some mocktail recipes recently. Posted by 60734 "on" 01/04 "at"08:56 PM |
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I’m having a party soon and want some mocktail recipes. Anyone got any? Posted by 34666 "on" 01/01 "at"09:04 PM |
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