Any other excercise you think work well?
Vicki
http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm? ... =8355&pg=2
Jennifer Anniston's butt beat out JLo's butt?
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Jennifer Anniston's butt beat out JLo's butt?
I want to know where that statistic comes from and have written the author. The site below titled 'The Bottom Line on Butt Size' is cute. It also suggests a couple of good excercise to maintain a good butt.
Any other excercise you think work well?
Vicki
http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm? ... =8355&pg=2
Any other excercise you think work well?
Vicki
http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm? ... =8355&pg=2
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Vicki
It took a while for me to realize that the comments you referred to are on Page 1 of the article.
The Bottom Line On Butt Size
Anniston my a$$!!! That statistic is sooo wrong! Jennifer Anniston is what women think they want to look like to attract men. J-Lo is what men really want. The fact that Anniston won only goes to show that women did all the voting. Jennifer Anniston represents an unathletic model build that's unattainable, unhealthy, and unsexy in real life. J-Lo is a true athlete (dancer) that... well... Never mind.
In any case, a great set of athletic glutes is an asset that delivers both functionally and asthetically.
Best butt exercise in the world is a walking lunge with weight on the shoulders. Start by doing squats, and finish with the walking lunges. The good thing about this exercise is that it takes half the weight to tax each of your legs/cheeks, so your lumbar area gets less stress. That's appealing for folks like me that realize they can't squat the same amount they did when younger and expect to have a good back forever.
Plus, it's another exercise (alternative to the classic and magnificent freeweight squat). Mixing things up is always good. And the balance required for a really loooong walking lunge will tranfer to your martial activities.
Don't forget the plyometrics on other days, as well as great calf exercises!!
- Bill
It took a while for me to realize that the comments you referred to are on Page 1 of the article.
The Bottom Line On Butt Size
Anniston my a$$!!! That statistic is sooo wrong! Jennifer Anniston is what women think they want to look like to attract men. J-Lo is what men really want. The fact that Anniston won only goes to show that women did all the voting. Jennifer Anniston represents an unathletic model build that's unattainable, unhealthy, and unsexy in real life. J-Lo is a true athlete (dancer) that... well... Never mind.
In any case, a great set of athletic glutes is an asset that delivers both functionally and asthetically.Best butt exercise in the world is a walking lunge with weight on the shoulders. Start by doing squats, and finish with the walking lunges. The good thing about this exercise is that it takes half the weight to tax each of your legs/cheeks, so your lumbar area gets less stress. That's appealing for folks like me that realize they can't squat the same amount they did when younger and expect to have a good back forever.
Plus, it's another exercise (alternative to the classic and magnificent freeweight squat). Mixing things up is always good. And the balance required for a really loooong walking lunge will tranfer to your martial activities.
Don't forget the plyometrics on other days, as well as great calf exercises!!
- Bill
J. Anneston's butt vs. JLo's butt?
Sorry about that, Bill. Page one is at http://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm? ... =8355&pg=1
I agree on your opinion. Still waiting on author's response.
Vicki
I agree on your opinion. Still waiting on author's response.
Vicki
"Cry in the dojo, laugh in the battlefield"
Firm tush, cont'c
Saw this one today. Two good exercises to work the butt....Bill, your squats were in there.
Regards,
Vicki
08/11/03 - 2 Steps To A Tighter Butt, Toned Legs!
2 Steps To A Tighter Butt, Toned Legs!
by Kim Droze
eDiets Managing Editor
No butts about it... the majority of us aren't very keen on the shape of our backsides. The shameful bottom line, according to a recent eDiets newsletter survey: a pitiful one of every 20 respondents is happy with his or her caboose.
Our non-scientific tush tally revealed 42 percent of us are "very dissatisfied" and just under 30 percent are "somewhat dissatisfied" with the derriere.
Yet, while our rumps have us down in the dumps, four out of 10 of us refuse to lift a finger (or in this case, a cheek) to remedy the problem. Why? Well, fitness experts will tell you that too many people hold the misconception that it’s a pain in the butt to work the glutes.
The truth: you don't have to spend a lot of money or hours sweating in the gym to shape your lower body.
Fitness expert and regular eDiets contributor Michael Stefano, author of The Firefighter’s Workout (HarperCollins), says you can get a better butt by working out for just 12 minutes a day, 3 days a week.
Even better news: his workout will tone your thighs too!
Don't go reaching for your checkbook or take a second mortgage out on your home -- you don’t need a gym membership or fancy exercise equipment.
Stefano says it's a common mistake for people to spend too much time isolating different muscles on machines when all they really need is a few minutes, a step and a set of hand-held weights.
They have all of these machines and they isolate the inner thigh, outer thigh and butt,” Stefano tells eDiets. “It’s insane. Women spend an eternity on all these machines and I want to say to them they’d save 15 sets if they did one set of squats.
“It’s hard to reach intensity when you isolate two percent of the body. You have to work at such an incredible level of intensity to get any effects from that.”
Stefano’s thigh-butt combo provides an effective one-two punch. With just two exercises, you’re working the quads, the hamstrings, the glutes and the hip flexors.
“With the right program, you’ll start seeing results in a month or less especially with a resistance program like this one," Stefano says. "Doing a little bit of exercise all year long makes it easier. Then you never have to do a comeback.
“There’s no excuse for not having enough time to work out. All you need is 12 minutes. Most people are so off base when it comes to the time investment necessary. They’re under the impression it takes hours and hours. If you do the right exercise, you can get real results in 12 minutes.”
Stefano adds that for maximum results it’s important to follow a healthy diet and do regular metabolism-boosting cardio.
For the thigh-butt combo, do 12 to 20 reps or to muscle fatigue. Rest 30 seconds to one minute. Do 12 to 20 squats or to muscle fatigue. Rest 30 seconds to one minute. Repeat 12 to 20 reps of the step-up. Rest 30 seconds to one minute. Finish off with 12 to 20 reps of the squat. Rest at least 48 hours before repeating.
Step-up
Place your right foot flat on the step and your left foot flat on the floor. Exhale and push off as little as possible with the left foot as you bring both feet up to step level. Inhale and lower your left foot to the floor.
Repeat to muscle fatigue (in the range of 12 to 20 reps). Repeat with the legs reversed.
Intensity Variations
Lower step height to decrease, and hold dumbbells to add intensity. To further increase intensity, you can also perform all repetitions without ever placing two feet on the step. This maintains tension in the leg that remains on the step.
Squat
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands at your sides. Your head is straight, the natural arch maintained in your back, knees unlocked. Inhale and allow the arms to move forward for balance while bending at the knees and hips to a sitting or semi-sitting position (see intensity variation). Be sure your butt doesn't drop below the level of your knees and your knees do not extend beyond the toes. Exhale, slowly rising to a standing position and allow your arms to drop to your sides. Repeat to muscle fatigue (in the range of 12 to 20 reps).
Intensity Variations
To reduce intensity, do half-squats. This limits range of motion and puts less strain on the lower back and knees. Place a chair or bench of the correct limiting height under your butt (be sure to lightly tap only) to provide a safety stop. Hold dumbbells (as shown) to increase intensity.
Regards,
Vicki
08/11/03 - 2 Steps To A Tighter Butt, Toned Legs!
2 Steps To A Tighter Butt, Toned Legs!
by Kim Droze
eDiets Managing Editor
No butts about it... the majority of us aren't very keen on the shape of our backsides. The shameful bottom line, according to a recent eDiets newsletter survey: a pitiful one of every 20 respondents is happy with his or her caboose.
Our non-scientific tush tally revealed 42 percent of us are "very dissatisfied" and just under 30 percent are "somewhat dissatisfied" with the derriere.
Yet, while our rumps have us down in the dumps, four out of 10 of us refuse to lift a finger (or in this case, a cheek) to remedy the problem. Why? Well, fitness experts will tell you that too many people hold the misconception that it’s a pain in the butt to work the glutes.
The truth: you don't have to spend a lot of money or hours sweating in the gym to shape your lower body.
Fitness expert and regular eDiets contributor Michael Stefano, author of The Firefighter’s Workout (HarperCollins), says you can get a better butt by working out for just 12 minutes a day, 3 days a week.
Even better news: his workout will tone your thighs too!
Don't go reaching for your checkbook or take a second mortgage out on your home -- you don’t need a gym membership or fancy exercise equipment.
Stefano says it's a common mistake for people to spend too much time isolating different muscles on machines when all they really need is a few minutes, a step and a set of hand-held weights.
They have all of these machines and they isolate the inner thigh, outer thigh and butt,” Stefano tells eDiets. “It’s insane. Women spend an eternity on all these machines and I want to say to them they’d save 15 sets if they did one set of squats.
“It’s hard to reach intensity when you isolate two percent of the body. You have to work at such an incredible level of intensity to get any effects from that.”
Stefano’s thigh-butt combo provides an effective one-two punch. With just two exercises, you’re working the quads, the hamstrings, the glutes and the hip flexors.
“With the right program, you’ll start seeing results in a month or less especially with a resistance program like this one," Stefano says. "Doing a little bit of exercise all year long makes it easier. Then you never have to do a comeback.
“There’s no excuse for not having enough time to work out. All you need is 12 minutes. Most people are so off base when it comes to the time investment necessary. They’re under the impression it takes hours and hours. If you do the right exercise, you can get real results in 12 minutes.”
Stefano adds that for maximum results it’s important to follow a healthy diet and do regular metabolism-boosting cardio.
For the thigh-butt combo, do 12 to 20 reps or to muscle fatigue. Rest 30 seconds to one minute. Do 12 to 20 squats or to muscle fatigue. Rest 30 seconds to one minute. Repeat 12 to 20 reps of the step-up. Rest 30 seconds to one minute. Finish off with 12 to 20 reps of the squat. Rest at least 48 hours before repeating.
Step-up
Place your right foot flat on the step and your left foot flat on the floor. Exhale and push off as little as possible with the left foot as you bring both feet up to step level. Inhale and lower your left foot to the floor.
Repeat to muscle fatigue (in the range of 12 to 20 reps). Repeat with the legs reversed.
Intensity Variations
Lower step height to decrease, and hold dumbbells to add intensity. To further increase intensity, you can also perform all repetitions without ever placing two feet on the step. This maintains tension in the leg that remains on the step.
Squat
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands at your sides. Your head is straight, the natural arch maintained in your back, knees unlocked. Inhale and allow the arms to move forward for balance while bending at the knees and hips to a sitting or semi-sitting position (see intensity variation). Be sure your butt doesn't drop below the level of your knees and your knees do not extend beyond the toes. Exhale, slowly rising to a standing position and allow your arms to drop to your sides. Repeat to muscle fatigue (in the range of 12 to 20 reps).
Intensity Variations
To reduce intensity, do half-squats. This limits range of motion and puts less strain on the lower back and knees. Place a chair or bench of the correct limiting height under your butt (be sure to lightly tap only) to provide a safety stop. Hold dumbbells (as shown) to increase intensity.
"Cry in the dojo, laugh in the battlefield"
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lookingglass
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not to begin a sexist thread but J-lo butt is good. Yes but I personally thing Angela Jolie is an all around pretty woman and she can kick butt.
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had to get in on this one lol...
I first want to state for the record that i'm an equal oppurtunity butt enthusiast lol.. 
however I prefer some meat to pipe cleaner type booties lol..I guess I would have to say I like a build like that of Catherine Zeta Jones who looks healthy and even though she was not born in America has that voluptous tropicana girl quality that says all American apple pie girl..I'm Jeff and I approved this message lol..
Jeff
however I prefer some meat to pipe cleaner type booties lol..I guess I would have to say I like a build like that of Catherine Zeta Jones who looks healthy and even though she was not born in America has that voluptous tropicana girl quality that says all American apple pie girl..I'm Jeff and I approved this message lol.. Jeff
