Fatty/flabby tummy, outer thighs/hips, & butt...

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Permalink Reply by Kaz on March 15, 2011 at 10:04pm

In short: 

 

Start at the bottom (pardon the pun!)

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Permalink Reply by joce on March 24, 2011 at 2:59pm

Oh, Kaz, WOW, just seeing your post - whoops.  THANK YOU for all the tips!  Woo-hoo!  Psyched to try 'em out!

 

Lately I've been eating more raw vegan, but bit too much avocado & some cheat foods like pizza & grains just to see how they feel but that's a sorta silly reason.  Been biking more (though I notice no burn or just some burn in thighs - no butt burn - when biking - hmm - but also do feel overall stronger & like deep, deep ab muscles are more activated - from the extra biking) ... also been doing random physical labor for work (lots of up & down stairs, some lifting & moving heavy things...) so that's been nice extra exercise.  More time outdoors too (hello there, spring!).  

 

Next up, start getting even more calories in (I don't count that closely but could definitely eat even more, can tell that'd feel great), less fat, less cheat foods, more water (!!!)... then will start adding in the types of exercises you recommend :) :) :)

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Permalink Reply by Kaz on March 24, 2011 at 5:36pm

Running, cycling and most rowing work the legs at the thigh more than the glutes and can cause knees problems (especially in runners).

That will be why you don't get butt burn :)

Lower cross syndrome can be the result where the hamstrings, glutes and abs get weakened.

Get started on finding out if you have a problem or just need to work those areas a little more and then go for whatever's indicated!

BTW I haven't really recommended any proper exercises yet :P

 

Have fun in the sun.

 

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Permalink Reply by joce on March 25, 2011 at 12:14am

Thanks a trillion for the help, Kaz.  

 

Yeah, I was really excited to add in more biking cause some folks had said it's great for glutes.  But no burn, just in thighs!  You're saying that's not surprising... kay, confirms I'm not biking or sensing wrong!  & yuck, don't want knee problems.

 

Yeah, haven't gotten to actually click the links you sent yet.  Sounds like they're more about allignment than specific exercises.  Either way I'm way looking forward to those when I have more free time.  Allignment (& body awareness/education) is so key - just spoke to a bodyworker about deeply important she considers it.  Glad you're thoughtful enough to be careful with the body to prevent injuries.

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Permalink Reply by Kaz on March 25, 2011 at 12:26am

Np Joce.

Andrew Heffernan writes:

There are reasons both sublime and ridiculous to build one’s glutes. 

On one hand, they’re your largest muscles and therefore deserve some pretty close attention. As I’ve said repeatedly in the past, many, many people suffer from glute inaction, or an inability to literally get their butts moving: their hip flexors are short, tight and overactive from sitting all the time, and as a result, the muscles on the opposite side of the hip joint – the glutes -- become inhibited and weak. The hamstrings step up to fill in, you get a condition called “synergistic dominance,” where the second-stringers are trying to do the work of the starters, and you eventually get injured. Keep the glutes in shape, and you’ll help stave off knee joint problems, back pain, and postural imbalances. So having a nicely-toned set of glutes is good for you, like your proverbial apple a day. 

Make sure you don't have this problem BEFORE you start. If your bum didn't hurt after cycling hard, you probably do to some extent. No point in making it worse.
 

On the other hand, there’s something about a well-shaped set of hip extensors that just screams youth, health, fitness, and, shall we say, fertility. I read a story recently that said that Tour-de-France cyclists are able to evaluate the fitness of their opponents simply by the shape and tone of their rumps. No surprise there: cycling is essentially a series of thousands of single-leg hip-and-knee extensions, so it’s pretty much impossible to be a decent cyclist without walnut-cracking glutes.

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Permalink Reply by Xenia on March 15, 2011 at 11:29pm

Hey Joce, this is funny/good timing, I have been looking into this issue myself and what exercises can I do to target these problem areas and I am seriously considering getting this: ( by the company that has produced "PX90" and "Insanity"... )

 

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/brazil_butt_lift.do

 

Check it out! and PLEASE let me know if you do get it and how you go ! ( I am not sure that I am going to get it quite yet, I am just going to up my cardio for a start... )

 

 

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Permalink Reply by joce on March 17, 2011 at 1:06pm

Xenia, hi again :)  I'm putting all money into travel savings & basics right now so not going to purchase anything exercise related probably for awhile.  But will do a search for free "brazilian butt lift" exercise videos online sometime.  First time I tried that no luck but was just a quick YouTube search & didn't look that close, was in a rush.

 

Been following 80/10/10 to the letter past couple days & my mood, skin, hair, energy level are loving it.  Body feels stronger & more grounded from it.  So this is good... will start working in more exercise soon :)  Have fun & post about your progress :)

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Permalink Reply by Barbo on March 25, 2011 at 4:36am

Try Callanetics (10 years younger in 10 hours). It's an old, deep-muscle exercise routine form the 80's, but it's one of the best! It's very hard to do at the beginning but you get used to it and get stronger very quickly. I would recommend to do it 5x times a week at least and you'll see result VERY soon! It is good for underarm flab, abs, waist line, hip, butt thigts and calves. You can buy the DVD on Amazon.com. Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by joce on March 25, 2011 at 1:58pm

Bogi - oohlala, sounds great!  Will budget it in in the future... thanks so much :)

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Permalink Reply by michelle on March 25, 2011 at 2:18pm

I love Callanetics!!!! yes!!!! She knows what's up!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Euthie Saint on March 25, 2011 at 4:49am

Single leg deadlifts and glute bridges are great exercises that really target and tone your butt!  HTH.

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Permalink Reply by joce on March 25, 2011 at 1:59pm

Euthie - thanks so much.  Know any YouTube videos or online instructional guide for these?

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