Bum toning exercises

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Sorry - boring question!

Can anyone recommend any bum/tummy toning exercises?

I’m currently doing c25k and some weight machines at the gym (chest/arms/abs/legs) but I’m desperate to tone up my flabby arse and tummy!

Is it worth me investing in some dumbbells and a yoga mat for home?

Is it worth me investing in some dumbbells and a yoga mat for home?

Yes.
You could try something along the lines of Jillian Michaels DVDs.
Or Pilates is good for core, plus extra squats?

Lots of squats! And yes, dumbbells are great. You can increase the weight as you get stronger.

Weighted squats for your bum, done properly they’re great for tummy toning too.

Add in abs work to overall body toning. HIIT is working well for me.

Yes to weights - I would go as heavy as you can while maintaining good form.

Squats are good - try different variations (eg goblet squats with dumbbells, courtesy squats and sumo squats also good).

Deadlifts can help your bum too.

Any kind of lunge is also going to work that arse - jumping lunges are a killer though if you have any knee problems you might want to avoid.

I'd also recommend things like planks or push ups - this are for your whole body but they'll a) help you get the core strength you need to do squats properly and b) require you to activate bum muscles to get good form.

(If you're really really interested in this stuff worth looking at Bret Contreras and his workouts. He has a very sleazy nickname I can't remember off the top of my head but basically he helps women get great bums!)

Good luck!!