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Quick Ab Workout for Your Dorm!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter.

The weather is getting colder and rainier, and it’s time to start wearing more layers. However, who said just because you are covering up means you can pack on the pounds?
 
It becomes harder to keep the workout routine when the motivation of summer swim wear is gone. To help keep those dreaded pounds off, each week I will give helpful workout tips that you can do from your own dorm room, apartment, or home!


http://www.dormwise.com/2011/08/workout-in-your-dorm-room/

 
Here is a great abdominal workout to keep your tummy tight:
 
Lie flat on your back with your arms and legs fully extended. Raise your arms and legs at the same time up towards the ceiling. Then slowly lower your arms and legs down to just right above the floor. Raise them back up and repeat to a total of 8-10 reps. Do this for 2-3 sets, depending on your fitness level.
 
To modify this exercise, leave your arms next to your side and just raise your legs up. To make this workout more difficult, grab a light weight or ball (even a half gallon of milk works as a weight!) and hold it in your arms as you raise them up.
 
Do this a few times a week along with other exercises and you have a flatter stomach in no time!
 


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