Anyone know any effective exercise tips to firm up my buttocks?

[lazarou]

My arse is letting me down and I need to tone it up. Any suggestions?

Cycling works a treat, especialy uphill

callenetics, it's the best, you can't beat it

Also get some mbt's

I asked the same thing elsewhere and was told to start doing lots of lunges plus the stair machine at the gym!

Not that I ever got round to it you understand...!

Squats - loads and loads of them.

Lying on your tummy (pulling it all in) and imagine someone pulling your leg so it lifts off the floor until your arse tightens - if you get a tightness or pain in lower back you are not doing it properly.

I recommend Pilates; for pert norks too and no bingo wings!

looks like im ging to have to get down the gym then. I used to go all the time before babies. I suppose I could get an exercise bike, but i fear it may just sit in the corner of my room with half my wardrobe hanging off it.

You don't need any equipment to tone yourself up - 'tis a myth - you may need some willpower though

Walking and running

I wish I had a car, then I could drive to the gym. I would cycle but I never did my cycling proficiency so I don't know the correct technique for riding amongst the traffic. Excuses excuses

Seconding Callanatics!

Sadly our local classes have ended but I sometimes do the exercises at home.

PMSL laz - face it, you don't really want to do it

Can't see the point of shelling out on extortionate gym fees when half an hour a day at home will do the same job tbh

No, I really do want to do it!!! I want firm buttttocks. I haven't got any appropriate exercise clothing. perhaps a shopping trip is in order. I am feeling much more enthusiastic now.

if you're in your own house you can wear your pyjamas!

excuses, excuses (sounds just like me )

What is callenetics?

I'll definitely do something, maybe get dh to play squash (snigger) with me

My Mum used to do Callanetics - I think Fergie pioneered it in the '80's IIRC.

I would imagine Pilates has sort of usurped it now - was all about core strength and slow controlled movements so virtually the same

Another vote for callanetics, I have never been to classes but have the book and it is amazing. Doesn't just give you a firm pert bum, it gives you firm pert everything!

Also lots of cycling does the trick. I never did cycling proficiency either, just follow the same rules as when driving.

Callanetics was started by someone named callan Pinckney, here's the uk website

It's all about small controlled movements, I especially find the tummy exercixes great, much more effective than normal sit-ups.

Callanetics is more painful than Pilate, I find! When you work the muscles on the tummy or bottom exercises the whole class groans. It seems to suck you in. I find it more taxing than Pilates.

Mnn. So why did I get out of the habit of doing my video?

yoga

I suggest the video "I want those buns" by Tamilee Webb. You can probably get it on ebay or amazon. 2 x15min sets of exercises - very effective if a little painful.

pilates quite taxing enough