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Climbers

Start in plank position, with your shoulders pressed down, and your pelvis tucked. Drive your right knee to your chest, and tuck your chin, keeping your torso and hips stable. Step back to plank and repeat on the other side. Do 15 reps on each side.

Overhead Swing

Use a kettlebell to blast off those love handles. Put your feet shoulder-width apart with the bell between them, slightly in front of you. Grab the handle with both hands and squat with your hips back. Hike the kettlebell back toward your rear end (don’t let it swing all the way behind you; it should stop a little behind your knees). Keeping your back flat and your arms straight, immediately stand up and press your hips forward, swinging the kettlebell upward until it’s overhead. As the bell begins to arc back down, bend your knees and squat, swinging it between your legs. Do 15 reps.

Side-Over Twists

Start in a side plank with your left hand on the floor and your right hand reaching to the sky. Inhale and lift your body up until it arcs while reaching your right hand overhead. On the exhale, lift your hips, twist your torso and reach your right arm behind you under your left hip. Complete 10-20 repetitions on each side.

Lateral Bend

This move is a great one to do throughout the day. Stand with your arms stretched overhead. Bend sideways, lift one knee to the side and pull your elbow to touch your knee. Straighten and repeat on the other side. Do 10 reps on each side.

Backstroke Rotation

While doing 25 reps of this move may leave you winded, it’s worth the effort. Sit on your butt and lift your feet off the ground into a boat pose with your arms stretched out in front of you. On an exhale, reach your left arm up and overhead letting your torso and head follow. Sweep your left arm along the floor as the right goes overhead and back.

Rotators

Positioning is important for this move. Start on your hands and knees with your hips and shoulders at the same level, and your knees elevated and spread wide. (You should have equal weight on all four limbs, with a flat back.) Hook your right foot over your left ankle and drop your right hip by pivoting on your left foot and aiming the hip towards your right elbow. Keep your arms locked and shoulders positioned directly over your hands throughout the movement. Return to your starting position and repeat on the right. Alternate sides and repeat 10 times.

Cut the Carbs

Exercise alone might not keep those love handles at bay, so cut out processed carbs—you know, the delicious stuff like breads, bagels, and pasta—and watch your alcohol intake.

Get Your Zzzs

Studies show that getting a good night’s sleep can work wonders on your waistline. Eight hours of uninterrupted shut-eye a night will give you results.

SOURCES: Celebrity fitness trainers

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The 26th annual Louie Louie Parade will take place on Friday, May 24, 2013 beginning at 3:30 PM. The parade steps off from the Civic Center parking lot on Fulton and Monroe and winds its way through downtown Peoria to the Landing on the Riverfront. Entry fee for the parade is $100 for a group or $10 for individual participants.

The River Jam takes place at the CEFCU Stage @ The Landing on Peoria’s Riverfront. This year’s lineup includes Three and a Half Men, Jigawatts, Jamm Sammich and One Moment From Glory (OMFG). Admission to the music festival is FREE.

All proceeds will be used to cover the expense of putting on the St. Jude Runs and other races that raise funds for the Children of St. Jude.

Participation in the Louie Louie parade is open to all businesses, organizations and individuals. Participation can be as floats, vehicles, walking groups, marching units, bikes, scooters, roller skates or walkers.

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