To Sara of Fit by Sara: “I’m so frustrated, after having my second child my bottom has dropped. It used to be firm and round, my best “asset”. Any tips to lift my bottom and tone my tush?”
From Fit by Sara: “After having children our shape can change because our hips widen in order to birth our children. Many new moms complain about the change in their bottoms. I recommend exercises such as lunges, squats, and kickboxing drills. All of these exercises work the large muscles groups of the thighs and buttocks. Here is a “2 minute toner” exercise sequence you can follow to tone your tush!
*Alternating lunges. Step forward with your right foot and bend both front and back knees. Keep your shoulders back and make sure your knee is in line w/ your ankle bone (never let your knee go over the toe). Come back to stand and repeat on your left leg. Alternate lunges for 2 min.
*Squats: Feet shoulder width apart. Sit back like your sitting in a chair then come back up. Repeat for 2 min.
*Back kicks: Stand with your feet shoulder width a part. Kick back with your right leg. As your leg extends tighten your buttocks. Repeat on the other side. Alternate back kicks for 2 min.
**Repeat entire sequence 2-3 times. All of the exercises will tone, lift your buttocks, plus you’ll get your hear rate up so you’ll burn body fat. ” -Sara Holliday MFT, CPT