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Workout your rump
It’s tempting to focus on individual body parts and want to work them out to improve them. Unfortunately, science doesn’t support the idea of spot toning. However, there are exercises that make you more conscious of your posture and musculature. And this, in turn, can improve your appearance. Increasing muscle mass in the glutes is feasible, and will change the way you stand, move and look.
This week, challenge yourself to add a couple of these moves to your workouts and daily regimen.
• Squats and lunges, preferably with added weight.
• Stair or hill climbing, indoors or outdoors.
• Butt lifts (place your feet on a raised step and lift the buttocks, ideally with a barbell across the pelvis)
Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine.
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Ok, so this will help get my rump to go north!! But what about everything else that is heading south? I know, I sound like an accident waiting to happen. Anyways, my mantra is that I am me and no one else. I am unique, so if i don’t quite fit the tv ads, so be it. Take joy in what you do and treat yourself well by eating naturally and exercising naturally. Don’t overeat and stay away from sugars. It will all equalize eventually without the “Oh, God I gotta exercise and diet” stress.
OH ruquan i forgot to add: a complete omega complex with your meals are also great for maintaining weight…
raquan. Im 117lbs and 5’2. I used to be 135 about 18 months ago and gradually got to losing it. What i did: go to the gym or run outside. a 30-45 min jog DAILY will do most of it. Squats are great for lower body and core strength. Do it with some light weights (5lbs). If you have access to a dry sauna take advantage of it. Not only will you release toxins, but the sweat will reduce your water weight, which may be most of your problem. Crunches on a yoga ball(SIZE 55 CM) are great. Do the crunches in intervals. Do 20 rest 10 secs, do 20…and so on for about 5 reps. Two weeks is a short time.. But you may get close if you follow this.
I know long message, but as far as diets go: try NO refined grains (breads, pastas, sugars…) and no fruits (high sugar) for 10 days. Eat lean proteins, veggies, non-fat milk…limit your dinner times. Try a protein shake RIGHT after your workout.helps with soreness.. Elite from Dymanamite (from Vitamin Shoppe has helped me mainain my weight).
let me know how u do
If there is anybody who has any suggestions on how to to get a flat stomach or reach 125lbs. in just two weeks….just write me a comment or suggestion. Here’s alittle bit about me I weight currently 135lbs. and I am only 5ft 2in. so if I pick up too much weight them I will look like a rolly poley olley and I don’t want that and the warm weather is coming out so I want to be fit
I went to SLoans Lake today with my girlfriend and my old, rusty bike to begin reaching the goal I set yesterday of riding like a kid again within four weeks. Pam borrowed a nice new expensive dirt bike from her daughter and while Jenny was showing her the ropes with her bike I started dragging my bike out of my jeep. It took a lot of dragging-it was like it didn’t want to go outside. After sine minor cusing, twisting, and yanking it fell out onto the street and I stood it up and climbed on with what I hoped was a calm face hiding a very flttery heart. I felt like I was riding a strange horse for the first time. Who knew what he was going to do! I shakily rode five yards when I head a humming from my rear tire: it was flat. Well, thank God for that. I could tell right off that my creaky, dusty, ancient $50 K-Mart special was in no mood to be ridden anywhere, no matter I had greased its gears and talked sweet to it just yesterday. If I was going to get anywhere today I needed a different bike. More later.
I’m going to start riding my ancient bike again. I got on it this morning and rode around my driveway and was out of breath in no time (it’s a big driveway). But I also felt like a kid again and that felt great! So I have made a goal to be able to ride Sloans Lake easily within four weeks and I’m starting tomorrow with a girlfriend barring winter weather. Wish me luck!
setting a treadmill on mountain climb feels so good on my glutes and thighs. it’s a positive, feel good pain… try it.
Hey Jim – don’t lose heart. Sounds like you’re working really hard. Has your doctor done blood tests? Maybe there is something inhibiting you from losing weight. Do you keep a food and exercise log? It helps me… Just a thought.
help i have health problems that limit my exercise i cant walk far i hate the pool and in a year of going to the gym ive lost no wt, and still cant walk to and get into the car without getting short of breath. my doc wants me to exercise. even yoga is an aerobic activity for me. im 120 pounds overwt. help what can i do? im losing heart. jim
Getting out is fun
Working out 4 times a week and walking fast 1 hour is the best way to stay fit, plus eating healthy.