Seems like everyone is always asking how to shape their tush, so I've decided to let you in on a
few of my closely-guarded
booty-building secrets.
Most of my clients have one of the
following things to say about their booty:
1) Help! My tush is too big!
2)
Help! My tush is too saggy!
3) Help! My tush is too flat!
Over the next few weeks we will tackle each of these challenges with solutions that will
give you the best booty ever!
Lets start with extra junk in your trunk! Help! My bum is too big.
If you are suffering from an over sized behind then do the following 3
fat-blasting workouts to reduce, tighten and shape your bum.
Fat-Blaster #1: Run
Running is a great way to burn off extra body fat while developing
strong glutes. Follow these 4 tips to target your glutes while running:
- To target your glutes focus on extending your hips and keeping your chest lifted.
- Roll somewhat forward onto your toes with each step, in order to engage more of your glutes.
- Run up hills, stairs, or on the treadmill at an incline.That's right!
- Run on a sandy beach or gravel path - the uneven surface forces you to work harder to stabilize your lower body. Can you say Saturday beach class?
Fat-Blaster #2: Elliptical
The elliptical
works well for streamlining your behind - but only when used properly.
Follow these 4 tips to get the most from your elliptical workout:
- Posture matters.Don't drape your upper body over the front of the
elliptical machine - this will bring the focus to your quads and lower
back instead of your glutes. Instead keep your back straight and posture
good.
- Put the incline of your machine higher than seven percent. This will
ensure that the emphasis is on your glutes instead of your quads.
- Push down with your heels with each stride. Also sink down into a squat for 30 second intervals while striding.
- Let go of the handles! This will force your core to stabilize you.
Fat-Blaster #3: Swim
Swimming laps is a sure way to burn TONS of calories! Follow these 4 tips to get the most from your time in the pool:
- Start each lap with an explosive push from the wall. Place the soles
of your feet flat against the side of the pool, bend your knees and
explode forward with your legs.
- Use flippers. Sounds silly, but try a few laps with a kickboard and
flippers and you'll quickly feel the intense emphasis on your glutes.
- Vary your kick. Go from flutter to froggy kicks to target all of your glutes.
- Try some in-water squat jumps: stand in chest-level water with feet
shoulder width apart, toes turned out. Bend your knees and lower your
hips down then explode upward, pushing through your heels.
Coming up next time... My tush is too saggy! My tush is too flat!
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To your Best Booty- Angela Parker
