Cardio to tighten those glutes!
As the weather warms, it reminds us that beach season is on its way. Thoughts of swimming suits and bikinis can either excite or frighten you depending on how well you’ve taken care of yourself all winter. For most women, the area that causes most concern is the fat that seems to deposit around our hips. For whatever reason, many believe for child bearing and breastfeeding purposes, the fat cells in this area don’t seem to want to give up the fat. The enzymes that mobilize fat from the fat cells around the hips and send it off to the muscles to be used for energy seem to be dormant. So what’s a girl to do?
Well, we’ve heard it all before. Cardio exercise will burn the fat directly and building muscle by lifting weights will tone the muscles in the area and help make you a ‘fat-burning’ machine. So we’ve gotta be running, walking, cycling, or taking fitness classes 3-5x/week and on top of this, we’ve got to hit the weights 2-3x/week. But what if you have a life outside of exercise?! Adherence to this kind of an aggressive program may seem challenging. Luckily, there is a way you can burn body fat and tone the buttock muscles simultaneously. There are certain cardio activities that target the gluteal (butt) muscles very well. A program that includes these butt-busting activities will develop tone in this problem area like you’ve only imagined.
Get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Hiking:
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Soccer players are amazing athletes possessing exceptional speed, agility and kicking, jumping and throwing power. The following drills will enhance performance in all components of the game. Click on the link below for photos and descriptions of all exercises.
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Baseball, a favorite American summer activity for kids and adults, requires speed, throwing power and batting strength. Click on the link below to learn exercises to enhance performance and minimize injury.
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Heading down to your local community pool for a relaxing swim is an activity that many look forward to. But if want to swim with more strength and greater efficiency and avoid feeling like you’re about to drown, click on the link below for some exercises to improve your swimming performance.
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Many people are nervous initially to in-line skate because of a fear of falling. But if you spend some time working on your balance, you can feel confident strapping on a pair of skates and cruising to an awesome workout for your hips and thighs.
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There’s nothing like fresh mountain air and beautiful terrain. But hiking can be hard on your body and knees if you’re not conditioned — especially with the challenging inclines around the Columbia River Gorge, Mount St. Helens and Mount Hood. So try some of the following exercises to get you in tip-top hiking shape. Click on the link below for exercises and photos.
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Spring is in the air, and many of us are now realizing summer is on its way. Tennis, cycling, jogging, golfing, in-line skating, baseball, swimming, hiking … I can’t wait!
With the longer days, many of us have a renewed sense of energy. So, along with the spring cleaning you may be tackling around the house, it’s time to get your body in tip-top shape if you want a fun-filled summer. Over the next several weeks, I will provide a number of exercises to prepare you for your favorite summer activities. Today we’ll begin with golf.
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Spring is on the way and the longer days give many people a renewed sense of energy and many will start a spring training program. But did you know that 70% of people who start an exercise program drop out within the first two to three months? These are not good odds! It’s now widely accepted that the problem has nothing to do with the person but rather with the process. You see, most people who want to start exercising just start. Imagine if you wanted to build a house. You’d start out with an architectural plan first to know exactly what you wanted your house to look like. Or what if you wanted to start a business? The banks would require a business plan first, right? They’d want to ensure that you’ve really thought it through carefully and you’ve got a good plan to enhance success. Well, these same guidelines apply to exercise. You’ve got to have a plan for success. This is why the first few months of your fitness experience are so important. This is when most people drop out. You definitely want to focus on getting past this initial stage to the point where you’re experiencing great results – and that alone, will help to motivate you to keep going. The problem is most people stop exercising before they even had the chance to see the changes to their body. Let’s not let that happen to you!
After working with various clients for a number of years, I’ve noticed a number of characteristics that separate those who succeed with their fitness program from those who do not. Those who succeed buy into the “Four Laws of Success”. You must be ready to accept these laws without exception.
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“We have aspects of ourselves hidden deep within, waiting to blossom.” -Ken Dychtwald
I love this quote and I encourage you all to allow your best self to surface and shine bright for all to see. By doing so you will inspire others to reach for their best!
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“The greatest irritant to most people is not a lack of money or status, but ill health. Nothing shines brightly if we do not feel well…” – Margaret Stortz
The quote above is so true. The very person who is too busy to exercise but then is hospitalized for a triple bypass surgery and who is no longer able to take care of work or family responsibilities and their life is never the same is the very same person who wishes he would have taken the time to exercise and take better care of himself. So if you’re not doing it now, start your journey to a better life today.
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As the weather warms, it reminds us that beach season is on its way. Thoughts of swimming suits and bikinis can either excite or frighten you depending on how well you’ve taken care of yourself all winter. For most women, the area that causes most concern is the fat that seems to deposit around our hips. For whatever reason, many believe for child bearing and breastfeeding purposes, the fat cells in this area don’t seem to want to give up the fat. The enzymes that mobilize fat from the fat cells around the hips and send it off to the muscles to be used for energy seem to be dormant. So what’s a girl to do?
