Step 3: Target problem areas with strength training. I know, I know. There is no such thing as “spot training”, meaning that you cannot just do some glute-strengthening moves and expect to have a tight, toned backside. However, adding lean muscle to your body will raise your basal metabolic rate, thus helping you to burn more calories, even at rest. Lean muscle will also give you a toned, sculpted look and will decrease your body fat percentage.
Now that you know where I’m coming from when I tell you to weight train, perform the following moves that will help to give you a nice, toned rear. Squats, lunges and deadlifts are great exercises for your tush. If you have any knee problems, deadlifts and “stepping up” with weights are better choices than squats and lunges.
If you would like a specific prescription for these exercises, or if you want a good strength training routine, view my previous post to “Burn More Fat”.
If you want to take things slow, try doing “step 1″ first and you will still see great results. If you combine all three, you won’t recognize your own body, trust me! I know women who have given up soda and seen a reduction in the appearance of cellulite in as little as two weeks! The trick is to be consistent and develop a program that works for you.
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Woman performing a squat: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jontunnell/ / CC BY-ND 2.0
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