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		<title>Comment on For Custom Instructions For Your Complete Health Choose Montclair Exercise Personal Trainer by Susan</title>
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		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.

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		<title>Comment on what are some good arm and ab exercises on the exercise ball? by Dirk</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dirk</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Your post what are some good arm and ab exercises on the exercise ball? &#124; Best Ab Exercises and Abdominal Workouts was very interesting when I found it over google on Monday by my search for exercise ball workout. I have your blog now in my bookmarks and I visit your blog again, soon. Take care.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your post what are some good arm and ab exercises on the exercise ball? | Best Ab Exercises and Abdominal Workouts was very interesting when I found it over google on Monday by my search for exercise ball workout. I have your blog now in my bookmarks and I visit your blog again, soon. Take care.</p>
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		<title>Comment on how can i get a flatter stomach with exercises? by YOUR MOM D&#60;</title>
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		<dc:creator>YOUR MOM D&#60;</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You have to target everything. I know you won&#39;t pick this answer, but I thought I could help anyway. For your thighs you should do squats and lunges, even biking. You DEFINITELY need to run. I think you could do cardio every other day, and aerobics every other day. Hell, you might even want to start lifting weights in your arms. Small ones though, not too light but not too heavy. between 3-12 pounds to get rid of chubby arms. 
Here is a nice cardio:
Begin with easy warm-ups of two to three minutes (five minutes if necessary) by fast walking or light jogging on the treadmill to loosen up

    Jog at moderate pace for one minute

    Sprint for one minute

    Slow down to jogging for one minute

    Walk for one minute

    Repeat the four until you’ve completed 20 minutes total. To ensure proper intensity, don’t include the warm-up period toward your total.

    Cool down and stretch

Another ab workout:
Legs Straight Up Crunches
With legs straight up in the air and feet together, place hands behind your head and raise your shoulders off the floor by contracting your ab muscles as hard as possible. Make sure you&#39;re looking straight up at the ceiling and that your chin is not digging into your chest. Your hands should only be holding your head up and not pulling up so you should feel this strictly in your upper abs and not in your neck or shoulders. Do one set of 20. On the last rep keep your hands behind your head and continue with the next exercise.

Double Crunches
With hands behind your head, bend your knees to form a 90 degree angle so your calves and feet are parallel with the floor. Roll your hips in so your knees are coming towards your chest at the same time contract your abs and lift your head and shoulders off the floor. Be sure your elbows stay out and that you&#39;re lifting by contracting your abs and not pulling your head forwards with your hands. Do one set of 15. On the last rep maintain your upper body in the crunch position and continue with the next exercise.

Leg Raises with Abduction
Lie face up on the floor with your hands under your butt. Raise your legs up with feet together so they&#39;re perpendicular with the floor. Maintain your legs straight throughout the entire exercise. Take 5 counts to lower legs until they&#39;re 3 inches from the floor. Open your legs as wide as possible without arching your back then close and raise back up to starting. The key is to lower as slowly as possible. Do one set of 12. Keep your legs up in the air on the last rep and continue with the next exercise.

Don&#39;t go intense the first few weeks. Take it slow. It&#39;s basically only going to work if you change your diet. 10 small meals are better than one, but eat when you&#39;re hungry. Protein gets rid of cravings. Never ever starve yourself, it slows your metabolism.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have to target everything. I know you won&#39;t pick this answer, but I thought I could help anyway. For your thighs you should do squats and lunges, even biking. You DEFINITELY need to run. I think you could do cardio every other day, and aerobics every other day. Hell, you might even want to start lifting weights in your arms. Small ones though, not too light but not too heavy. between 3-12 pounds to get rid of chubby arms.<br />
Here is a nice cardio:<br />
Begin with easy warm-ups of two to three minutes (five minutes if necessary) by fast walking or light jogging on the treadmill to loosen up</p>
<p>    Jog at moderate pace for one minute</p>
<p>    Sprint for one minute</p>
<p>    Slow down to jogging for one minute</p>
<p>    Walk for one minute</p>
<p>    Repeat the four until you’ve completed 20 minutes total. To ensure proper intensity, don’t include the warm-up period toward your total.</p>
<p>    Cool down and stretch</p>
<p>Another ab workout:<br />
Legs Straight Up Crunches<br />
With legs straight up in the air and feet together, place hands behind your head and raise your shoulders off the floor by contracting your ab muscles as hard as possible. Make sure you&#39;re looking straight up at the ceiling and that your chin is not digging into your chest. Your hands should only be holding your head up and not pulling up so you should feel this strictly in your upper abs and not in your neck or shoulders. Do one set of 20. On the last rep keep your hands behind your head and continue with the next exercise.</p>
<p>Double Crunches<br />
With hands behind your head, bend your knees to form a 90 degree angle so your calves and feet are parallel with the floor. Roll your hips in so your knees are coming towards your chest at the same time contract your abs and lift your head and shoulders off the floor. Be sure your elbows stay out and that you&#39;re lifting by contracting your abs and not pulling your head forwards with your hands. Do one set of 15. On the last rep maintain your upper body in the crunch position and continue with the next exercise.</p>
<p>Leg Raises with Abduction<br />
Lie face up on the floor with your hands under your butt. Raise your legs up with feet together so they&#39;re perpendicular with the floor. Maintain your legs straight throughout the entire exercise. Take 5 counts to lower legs until they&#39;re 3 inches from the floor. Open your legs as wide as possible without arching your back then close and raise back up to starting. The key is to lower as slowly as possible. Do one set of 12. Keep your legs up in the air on the last rep and continue with the next exercise.</p>
<p>Don&#39;t go intense the first few weeks. Take it slow. It&#39;s basically only going to work if you change your diet. 10 small meals are better than one, but eat when you&#39;re hungry. Protein gets rid of cravings. Never ever starve yourself, it slows your metabolism.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on how can i get a flatter stomach with exercises? by Lilyan Y</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lilyan Y</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hey, I tested this new diet supplement from http://herebits.zanity.net. They have a risk free trial on at the moment. What it does, is clean out your insides, there can be as much as 20 pounds in there, and no amount of dieting and exercising will get rid of it. Give it a try - I did, and lost 17 pounds LOL!!!&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey, I tested this new diet supplement from <a href="http://herebits.zanity.net" rel="nofollow">http://herebits.zanity.net</a>. They have a risk free trial on at the moment. What it does, is clean out your insides, there can be as much as 20 pounds in there, and no amount of dieting and exercising will get rid of it. Give it a try - I did, and lost 17 pounds LOL!!!<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on how can i get a flatter stomach with exercises? by casmeldan</title>
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		<dc:creator>casmeldan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Pilates!!  20 minutes a day, at least 3x week to start.  If you do them correctly and follow up with a sensible diet, you will start seeing results in 2 weeks or so.  Then beginning adding more time and intesity to your work outs.  Cardio exericise should be part of your program too.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pilates!!  20 minutes a day, at least 3x week to start.  If you do them correctly and follow up with a sensible diet, you will start seeing results in 2 weeks or so.  Then beginning adding more time and intesity to your work outs.  Cardio exericise should be part of your program too.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on Most Effective Abdominal Workout? by Lonnie M</title>
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		<dc:creator>Lonnie M</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Do cross leg crunches.  Lie down on your back, cross your ankles and spread your knees as far apart as you can.  Now do a crunchy, with your shoulders about 6 inches off the floor, you lower back should not leave the floor.  Hold for a count of 5 and concentrate on your abs muscles, contracting them as hard as you can.  Then go down and repeat.  If you hold the count and concentrate, you will only be able to do about 10 to 15 crunches.  This type of exercise works the abs instead of the hip flexors.  If you do 10 to 15 of these, it will be the same as 75 to 100 sit-ups.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do cross leg crunches.  Lie down on your back, cross your ankles and spread your knees as far apart as you can.  Now do a crunchy, with your shoulders about 6 inches off the floor, you lower back should not leave the floor.  Hold for a count of 5 and concentrate on your abs muscles, contracting them as hard as you can.  Then go down and repeat.  If you hold the count and concentrate, you will only be able to do about 10 to 15 crunches.  This type of exercise works the abs instead of the hip flexors.  If you do 10 to 15 of these, it will be the same as 75 to 100 sit-ups.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on how can i get a flatter stomach with exercises? by ny</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>jogging is an excellent exercise because it let you lose weight
evenly throughout your whole body. If you want to lose weight in
specific areas, you should target them with exercises. If they are
your problem areas, they will be very difficult to tone. You will have
to work double on them. The best approach is this:
1. Lower/control your daily calorie intake (control for normal
weight, lower for overweight).
2. Run/jog to lower your overall body fat percentage.
3. Target your problem areas with exercises.
an  excellent  exercise,  you  can do it in front of your TV: sit on a
stool,  and  put  your toes under something (piece of heavy furniture,
for  example). In your hands hold a little dumbbell. Please, make sure
that  it  is  not very heavy, start with one kilo, for example, or you
will  damage  your  back and spine! Slowly move the upper part of your
body  back, until it&#39;s parallel with the ground. Stop for a second and
move it back to the sitting position. Repeat ten times. Every week add
to  the  number  of  repetitions.  You will see the results in a week,
guaranteed! You will see or feel under the fat - if you have any - six
pack  and  muscles.  Dumbbells  do  wonders.  Much  better  than these
crunches  -  I  came  up to three hundreds and there was no results AT
ALL. With the dumbbells you will see it in a week.
 Side Lunge Slide
Stand with feet hip-width apart, left foot resting on a paper plate.
Bend the right leg while sliding the left foot to the side, torso
upright and abs in. Slowly slide left foot back to starting position,
repeating 8-12 times. Switch legs and repeat for 2-3 sets.

Lunge Slide
Stand with feet hip-width apart, left foot resting on a paper plate.
Bend the right leg while sliding the left foot back into a lunge
position, keeping the right knee behind the toe, torso upright and abs
in. Slowly slide left foot back to starting position and repeat 8-12
times. Switch legs and repeat on each leg for 2-3 sets.

Front One-Legged Squat
Stand on a step or small platform. Lift left leg out in front of step
and bend the right leg, bringing the toe of the left foot to the
floor. Touch the floor lightly and keep the knee of the bent leg in
line with toes. Straighten the right leg and repeat 8-12 times. Switch
legs and repeat for 2-3 sets.

Chair Squat
Stand in front of a chair with feet hip-width apart, abs in and torso
straight. Slowly bend your knees and lower and until you&#39;re almost
touching your butt to the chair. Hold for 2-3 seconds, knees behind
the toes, and straighten. Repeat for 12-16 reps, 2-3 sets.

Heel Drops with Leg Extension
Stand on step or platform with left leg on the step, right leg
hanging off the side. Bend the left leg and lower the right foot
towards the floor (a few inches). Straighten the left leg and bring
the right leg out to the side, foot flexed, in a leg extension. Repeat
8-12 times, switch legs for 2-3 sets.

Hip Extension
On a flat or inclined step or platform, lie facedown with hips on the
edge of the step, legs straight out behind you with toes resting
lightly on the floor. Squeeze the glutes and hamstrings and straighten
the legs until they are level with the hips. Hold for 2-3 seconds, and
lower letting toes lightly touch the floor. Repeat for 2-3 sets of
8-12 repetitions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>jogging is an excellent exercise because it let you lose weight<br />
evenly throughout your whole body. If you want to lose weight in<br />
specific areas, you should target them with exercises. If they are<br />
your problem areas, they will be very difficult to tone. You will have<br />
to work double on them. The best approach is this:<br />
1. Lower/control your daily calorie intake (control for normal<br />
weight, lower for overweight).<br />
2. Run/jog to lower your overall body fat percentage.<br />
3. Target your problem areas with exercises.<br />
an  excellent  exercise,  you  can do it in front of your TV: sit on a<br />
stool,  and  put  your toes under something (piece of heavy furniture,<br />
for  example). In your hands hold a little dumbbell. Please, make sure<br />
that  it  is  not very heavy, start with one kilo, for example, or you<br />
will  damage  your  back and spine! Slowly move the upper part of your<br />
body  back, until it&#39;s parallel with the ground. Stop for a second and<br />
move it back to the sitting position. Repeat ten times. Every week add<br />
to  the  number  of  repetitions.  You will see the results in a week,<br />
guaranteed! You will see or feel under the fat - if you have any - six<br />
pack  and  muscles.  Dumbbells  do  wonders.  Much  better  than these<br />
crunches  -  I  came  up to three hundreds and there was no results AT<br />
ALL. With the dumbbells you will see it in a week.<br />
 Side Lunge Slide<br />
Stand with feet hip-width apart, left foot resting on a paper plate.<br />
Bend the right leg while sliding the left foot to the side, torso<br />
upright and abs in. Slowly slide left foot back to starting position,<br />
repeating 8-12 times. Switch legs and repeat for 2-3 sets.</p>
<p>Lunge Slide<br />
Stand with feet hip-width apart, left foot resting on a paper plate.<br />
Bend the right leg while sliding the left foot back into a lunge<br />
position, keeping the right knee behind the toe, torso upright and abs<br />
in. Slowly slide left foot back to starting position and repeat 8-12<br />
times. Switch legs and repeat on each leg for 2-3 sets.</p>
<p>Front One-Legged Squat<br />
Stand on a step or small platform. Lift left leg out in front of step<br />
and bend the right leg, bringing the toe of the left foot to the<br />
floor. Touch the floor lightly and keep the knee of the bent leg in<br />
line with toes. Straighten the right leg and repeat 8-12 times. Switch<br />
legs and repeat for 2-3 sets.</p>
<p>Chair Squat<br />
Stand in front of a chair with feet hip-width apart, abs in and torso<br />
straight. Slowly bend your knees and lower and until you&#39;re almost<br />
touching your butt to the chair. Hold for 2-3 seconds, knees behind<br />
the toes, and straighten. Repeat for 12-16 reps, 2-3 sets.</p>
<p>Heel Drops with Leg Extension<br />
Stand on step or platform with left leg on the step, right leg<br />
hanging off the side. Bend the left leg and lower the right foot<br />
towards the floor (a few inches). Straighten the left leg and bring<br />
the right leg out to the side, foot flexed, in a leg extension. Repeat<br />
8-12 times, switch legs for 2-3 sets.</p>
<p>Hip Extension<br />
On a flat or inclined step or platform, lie facedown with hips on the<br />
edge of the step, legs straight out behind you with toes resting<br />
lightly on the floor. Squeeze the glutes and hamstrings and straighten<br />
the legs until they are level with the hips. Hold for 2-3 seconds, and<br />
lower letting toes lightly touch the floor. Repeat for 2-3 sets of<br />
8-12 repetitions.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>Comment on Most Effective Abdominal Workout? by jaedacoy</title>
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		<dc:creator>jaedacoy</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>you do crunches but like.. bring your knees in  hand behind your head.. and alternate touching your elbow to your opposite knee.. 
keep switching sides&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>you do crunches but like.. bring your knees in  hand behind your head.. and alternate touching your elbow to your opposite knee..<br />
keep switching sides<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<dc:creator>the animal</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>get the iron gym it works and it only $30&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;me</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>get the iron gym it works and it only $30<br /><b>References : </b><br />me</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Mix it up! If you always do it (or any exercise at the end), you will tend to skimp on it.  Add it early sometimes, middle others, end sometimes.  This will help keep your body from getting used to the workout.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mix it up! If you always do it (or any exercise at the end), you will tend to skimp on it.  Add it early sometimes, middle others, end sometimes.  This will help keep your body from getting used to the workout.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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