Shape Up for Summer – Best Pilates Exercises for the Butt
5/19/2009

The season of shorts, short skirts and bathing suits begs one question:   How do we get buns that defy gravity?  Or, better yet, how do we get a well-toned butt quickly?  We’ve listed our favorite Pilates exercises for beautiful backsides.  Read on…

As far as Pilates exercises go, there are PLENTY that will help shape up your backside, as well as give you super flat abs in the process.  The following “Butt Blaster” routine can be done in as little as ten minutes!

1)      Hip Rolls

2)      Hip Rolls with Heel Lifts

3)      Shoulder Bridge (any variation will do…. Start with #1 & work up to the full exercise)

4)      Watchdog

5)      Short Plank with Leg Lifts

6)      Swan Dive #2 (Slow Rock – One Leg)

7)      Swimming #1 or #2 … your choice!

End with a nice cat stretch just to relax the muscles that have been stabilizing your spine throughout!  If you have a question about any of these Pilates exercises, just watch any of our podcasts at www.pilatesonfifth.com/video.

For a great workout featuring the stretch band, try our “Strong, Svelte & Savvy – Legs & Butt with Band workout” on ultimatepilatesworkouts.com!

And to top it off, don’t forget your cardio!!  The only way to truly reveal the beautiful muscles you’ve sculpted is to get rid of the superfluous fat that might be lying on top.  And you don’t have to go crazy…. Just adding 20 minutes of cardio a day can do wonders! Click here for more information on 20 minute cardio workouts!


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