the butt?

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laura35

Cathlete
cathe,
My bottom has lifted alot in the last year but It still looks like an upside down heart in some of my exercise pants.Hope you know what I am talking about. but how do I get rid of that. The bottom part of my rear end is wide at the bottom and I want to bring it in and give it that nice round look instead of a wide look. I am doing squats ,lunges,spinning,running etc... It just seems to be the area on my body that doesnt want to change much or let go of anything as far as fat.Is there anything you would suggest to shape that part of the butt? I have also been doing the side series in pilates thinking that might help also and not much so far,its been a month since starting those exercises. I know it might take longer.thanks alot!
 
Hi Laura! Yes, the problem area is the area that hates to part with excess body fat. It ususally does take longer than the other areas to respond. The activites that you are doing do seem to be very good ones. Try to shake up your routine within them.

A) Vary how you do your lunges (ie: walking lunges, high rep light weight, low rep heavy weight, static lunges, leg presses, etc.)

B) Vary how you do your squats (ie: stance variations, tempo variations, one legged, do them using equipment such a wall squats with stability ball, do power jumping squats, etc,)

C) For your cardio modes (spinning and running) vary your frequency, intensity, and duration.

D) Be sure to eat clean, clean, clean, that is usually the most critical piece to the puzzel when trying to shed those last few pounds of body fat. Also drink water, water, water, to flush the body anything thats hanging on too hard, wink!

E) Not sure if this is an option but if you can hire a trainer just for a few sessions, you may be able to get the motivation needed to get to make those changes. Sometimes being accountable to someone or having someone provide you with practical info after having worked with you one on one can really make the difference.

F) Also, you may just want to try some activity that you have never done before just to give your mind a break from the regular pace (even if you only do it once a week). It could very well be that your body and or mind is needing to see or do something different to break the predictable cycle of events.

Hope this helps.
 
thanks alot cathe. I have been doing my bootcamp class for almost a yr now, and running also. spin is something I have only been doing for a month or so but i think maybe I do need to try something new , I guess I need to figure out what though.I havent done leg press that much except when I do your workouts so maybe I need to add more of that. I appreciate all of your suggestions and advice you gave. Thanks for answering my question!
 
Hi Laura, I had this same problem for a long time and didn't know why. I just thought it was my genetics and I couldn't do anything about it. I found out that I was wrong. I had been a Firm Believer for over 10 years and all those tall box climbs/leg presses made my bottom look huge and terrible. I have found the best workouts for me have been doing Kick Max (love the leg scultping section), Low Max, and Gym Style Legs. Over the last 6 weeks my outer thighs/glutes have started shaping up quite nicely. Even my husband commented on how much better I was looking. I still stick out on the sides a little, but not near as bad. I think Gym Style Legs is the best workout I have ever found to work this area. The floor work with the band is killer.
 
thanks, I dont have any of those workouts.Looks like I will need to purchase more cathe workouts. I do have her legs and glutes video from the body blast series,but havent tried it yet. wow six weeks, thats great progress in little time. I have to get them!! thanks again.
 
I forgot to mention, I also use to do the firm workouts.The tall box helped lift my butt but not bring it in. I have those flaps on the side of my butt so I am hoping those workouts you suggested works for me also.
 
Laura:

I have been doing walking lunges and it makes a world of difference. I see that "cottage cheese" melting off. Also, I am doing the P90X workout rotation and Tony has great leg exercises which do not require weight, and I have seen a great difference vs. the regular squats, etc. with weights. And lastly, Plyometrics is a GREAT workout for the lower body. If you can get the P90X Plyo DVD, I think with this added routine you will see great improvement in that lower body area. This routine is done with showing GREAT form and also shows moderation for lower impact. And Cathe is right, eating clean is the FIRST START.

CHI....
 
Kickboxing is great for getting rid of the fat on the side of the butt. Along with plyometrics (which is why Cathe incorporates them in her kickboxing routines), KM's leg drills and the floor work on GS Legs. If you do the routine for a month, you should see vast improvement. My side butt fat is almost gone...yipppeeeee.....
 
I dont have kickmax, I do have KPC. I have to invest in more of cathe workouts. Thanks though, I have to get kickmax,gym style legs, and lowmax . I have legs and glutes from the bodyblast series but havent tried it yet. You think in a month I would notice a difference?that sound great!!!!thanks again
 
Logos!

Great site! Thanks for the link. It has some great ideas for new moves to use in my class. Thanks a zillion!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH (AKA "Den Mother Debbie") http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aktion/action-smiley-066.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
I am interested in some of the P90x series but dont want to buy all of them. I want the upper body ones and yes the plyo workout. thanks
 
CHI and Kelley: Since you have both found something that works for you, is there any way that you can post your approximate rotations? I have all of the workouts that both of you mentioned - I am just curious how you both put them together!! Any info would be great! I have been struggling with the butt for soooo long!!! x( Thanks again ladies!
 
Try eBay or ya-ya swap. I know on the swap folks are letting go of different workouts individually. Videofitness forum also has an exchange listing, so you can exchange workouts with others to use for however long you agree to. Also, I believe beachbody let you purchase the DVD/VHS indivdually from the P90X progarm. Hope this helps.
 
Hey Chi-Town! I'm a "regular" over at beachbody. Do you ever post over there, too? Also, we posted at the same time on this thread, so I wasn't sure if you saw my question for you. If you have the time, I would love your input!! :7
 
Hi Sara, I don't follow a particular rotation. I just make sure that I do Kick Max, Low Max, and Gym Style Legs at least once a week plus another cardio of choice, usually a short one from the Cross Train Series, and I make sure the upper body gets worked at least 1 day as well. I've kind of been alternating the weight work for upper body between the Gym Style workouts and the Cross Trainers. If I feel I need more cardio, then I do the Cross Trainers.
 
Sara:

I am following the full P90X rotation. So this is my recovery week, but I am doing 3 days of cardio. (spinning, a circuit workout and a functional workout - Tracie Long).

I am enjoying doing yoga and the core synergic (sp). This core workout is a real good one.

For the butt, since I started doing the pyloX of P90X I have noticed that the side of my butt is getting smaller. P90X also have a KenpoX workout which is much like kickboxing, but really put emphasis on form and power. With both of those on a weekly basis, I have seen that side butt fat getting smaller. Finally, I like Tony's leg workout (it is with back). He does not use a lot of weight, and if any it is not a lot and it is different leg workouts which I am finding makes a big difference.

And lastly, you diet is a major factor, so eat clean. Any more questions, feel free to email me.
 
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