There are lots of exercises that target the “backyard”, as I like to call that 
gluteal – hamstring – seat blend. Yet regardless of which specific training exercises you employ, there are 3 very important reasons that busy women, bottom line, just need to DO them!
And with Fit Quickies #4 and #5 flying off the virtual shelves, is it any wonder that getting your gluteals in gear is on my mind?
1) Exercising the gluteal muscles acts like an instant invigorator:
True story. I find that whenever I’m experiencing an energy slump, inertia, or some other vague sort of “just don’ wanna!” that if I invest just 5 minutes – or less – in firing up the gluteals, I am instantly invigorated and ready to get back in the game.
And it can do the same for you. That means more productivity and more money in the pocket for you.
When you place a workload on the glutes, as they are such large muscles, challenging them places such a demand on the circulatory system that you will get a big surge of oxygen through your body in response. That means more energy for YOU to get not only the tasks done that you know are important in moving your business and life forward, but you will find it spawns creativity as well. Leave it to that oxygen delivery.
Even if you can’t manage to even get yourself off your chair and hiney to see what I mean, try just doing some isometric holds. Right now, where you are seated. Squeeze your seat HARD for 10 seconds, release, take a breathe and repeat 4 more times. See?
2) Gluteal muscle density burns calories at a premium.
That’s right, whenever you engage these big burners in exercise – even with the “sit and squeeze” trick in #1, you dip into calorie stores in one of the most effective ways possible. That’s because actually WORKING muscle is what creates a boost in metabolic rate – not just having it.
Developing gluteal muscle density and working these muscles creates a win – win situation, kind of a success loop. And when you are a busy woman in quest of a better body, multiplying your calorie-burning power in this simple way is going to work to your advantage.
3) Gluteals are at the top of the list for muscles that are responsible for creating beautiful body shape for women.
Few muscles give you as much shaping power as the gluteals. When they are exercised correctly, from various angles and with targeting overload, amazing things can happen. Combine with a simple, easy-to-design fat loss dietary plan, and before long you just may not recognize your backyard.
Make gluteal work a central and essential element, and making sure it is featured in every one of your workouts, you’ll discover a whole new level of body shaping. That transfers to improved body image, better posture, and greater physical confidence. That’s what happened for me, and I’ve never looked back. Well, you know what I mean.
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