SURPRISE!! Your average walk is NOT a workout for your derriere. Walking on level terrain does not require you to fully contract the gluteal muscles, so it doesn't do much for toning them. That is because you are working mostly your quads and hamstrings. Use thes lower-body toning moves during your regular walking workout to sculpt and lift your butt and thighs and burn more calories on your walk!
Walking pro Tina Vindum, says to walk for 5 minutes doing each of these effective shapers. And if your route has hills BONUS! But she suggests doing the moves everytime the path has an incline or set of stairs for maximum benefit!
Skater Stride (shown above): While walking, take a large step diagonally forward to the right with right foot, toes pointing forward (not to the right) Sink into a lunge bending both knees 90 degrees, as you bring left elbow toward right knee and swing right arm straight back. (beginners please do a dip rather than a lunge). Press off left big toe to bring left leg forward, brushing it past right leg, then swinging it forward out to the left diagonal (think like speed skater) to plant left foot toes forward. Do 25 steps to each side alternating legs.
Ok go try this one and check back tomorrow for the next one... Sumo Squat and Lift!
If this cause ANY PAIN, stop the exercise and check with your doctor or physical therapist. And give us a call if you would like us to set up your own personalized exercise/walking program.
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