Summer is upon us, and its time to shed the layer of clothing we were happily hiding under during the winter. Are you in ship-shape for the season? In this articleInterval workoutsBrisk walksTreadmillSprintsStretchesLeg LiftInterval workouts An interval workout is a workout wherein you alternate an intensive training session with a relaxed one, by timing yourself. Interval workouts help build endurance in addition to targeting certain muscle groups such as the hamstrings and butt muscles.Brisk walks Brisk walking is a great way to ensure you lose weight on your thighs and butt. Even more effective than brisk walking, is walking up an incline. If possible, try an identify a slope that you can walk on. Walk briskly while climbing up the slope, and walk slowly while climbing down.Walking up the stairs is also a great exercise for your hips; so dont take the lift when you can take the stairs.Treadmill If you have access to a treadmill, start off by working out without an incline. After around 5 minutes of warming up, increase the incline to 1%. Walk fast for around 1 minute, and bring the incline back to 0% for around 2 minutes. Time yourself, and keep alternating, depending on how much your body can take. If you are not a beginner, you could increase the incline and reduce the rest period. Timing is everything. An interval workout could be done with any exercise equipment, including a stepper, an exercycle or rower. Dont forget to modify the workout according to your fitness level, as you dont want to burn yourself out.Sprints Sprinting is great exercise for your behind. Try this basic workout to increase endurance, build stamina and lung power: Walk for 5 minutes, and run, not jog, for one full minute. Slow down to a walk and keep walking until youve fully recovered. After youve got your breath and stamina back, and go for another 1-minute sprint. Remember, sprinting is a step further from basic exercise. All you really require is around 40 minutes of brisk walking 4 times a week to strengthen your heart and acquire basic sound health. However, if you have personal health and fitness goals, or if you want to target certain muscles (in this case, the butt muscles), you need to supplement your regular exercise routine with an additional workout. Drink lots of water before your workout and after, especially before. Dont wait till you get dehydrated, or youll end up feeling worse than you ever did, and will probably swear off sprinting before the first workout is up.Stretches Remember to keep stretching. As your muscles tighten, you may find that you have reduced flexibility. (Sad, but true!) So dont neglect your stretches. Try and touch your head to your knees without bending them while standing up or sitting down, to stretch your back and thigh muscles.Leg Lift Lie down flat on your back, with your legs stretched out straight. Lift up one leg, keeping the other leg on the floor, and without bending either knee. Lift it so it is perpendicular to the floor. Hold it up to the count of 5, and slowly lower the leg. Repeat 5 times, and then switch legs. This exercise targets the glutal muscles, and is great for trimming the butt.
Summer is upon us, and its time to shed the layer of clothing we were happily hiding under during the winter. Are you in ship-shape for the season?
An interval workout is a workout wherein you alternate an intensive training session with a relaxed one, by timing yourself. Interval workouts help build endurance in addition to targeting certain muscle groups such as the hamstrings and butt muscles.
Brisk walks
Brisk walking is a great way to ensure you lose weight on your thighs and butt. Even more effective than brisk walking, is walking up an incline. If possible, try an identify a slope that you can walk on. Walk briskly while climbing up the slope, and walk slowly while climbing down.
Walking up the stairs is also a great exercise for your hips; so don't take the lift when you can take the stairs.
Treadmill
If you have access to a treadmill, start off by working out without an incline. After around 5 minutes of warming up, increase the incline to 1%. Walk fast for around 1 minute, and bring the incline back to 0% for around 2 minutes. Time yourself, and keep alternating, depending on how much your body can take. If you are not a beginner, you could increase the incline and reduce the rest period. Timing is everything. An interval workout could be done with any exercise equipment, including a stepper, an exercycle or rower. Don't forget to modify the workout according to your fitness level, as you don't want to burn yourself out.
Sprints
Sprinting is great exercise for your behind. Try this basic workout to increase endurance, build stamina and lung power: Walk for 5 minutes, and run, not jog, for one full minute. Slow down to a walk and keep walking until you've fully recovered. After you've got your breath and stamina back, and go for another 1-minute sprint. Remember, sprinting is a step further from basic exercise. All you really require is around 40 minutes of brisk walking 4 times a week to strengthen your heart and acquire basic sound health. However, if you have personal health and fitness goals, or if you want to target certain muscles (in this case, the butt muscles), you need to supplement your regular exercise routine with an additional workout. Drink lots of water before your workout and after, especially before. Don't wait till you get dehydrated, or you'll end up feeling worse than you ever did, and will probably swear off sprinting before the first workout is up.
Stretches
Remember to keep stretching. As your muscles tighten, you may find that you have reduced flexibility. (Sad, but true!) So don't neglect your stretches. Try and touch your head to your knees without bending them while standing up or sitting down, to stretch your back and thigh muscles.
Leg Lift
Lie down flat on your back, with your legs stretched out straight. Lift up one leg, keeping the other leg on the floor, and without bending either knee. Lift it so it is perpendicular to the floor. Hold it up to the count of 5, and slowly lower the leg. Repeat 5 times, and then switch legs. This exercise targets the glutal muscles, and is great for trimming the butt.
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