We should call this podcast episode, does Pilates make your bum smaller and other stupid stuff we should all stop Googling. Let’s get this straight, right here and now, your bum is amazing. Just as it is.
Small butts, bigger bums, round booty, flat booty. All great bums!
No matter what your butt actually looks like, your butt muscles help you do many things!
They help you walk, sit, push, and pick stuff up. Strong gluteus medius and gluteus maximus, or what we like to refer as your booty, also help you stand with better posture. Meaning, less back pain and potential back injuries.
Ahh, yes there are so many amazing reasons to work your booty, whether it be strength training in the gym with a personal trainer, or Pilates at home with our MerryBody Yoga and Pilates App.
Although you might be under the impression you need to lift heavy weights to work the booty, we’d invite you to try this one Pilates move to see just how amazing Pilates is for your butt.
Here’s a photo of Emma, the MerryBody Pilates instructor showing one of her favourite moves, all 4s tabletop. You’ll see her left leg is extended strong, she’ll then add movement and this is when it’s important to engage the butt muscles and therefore work the booty! Whether it’s a single leg tap, leg kick or bend extension, the booty is working.
This move uses body weight to strengthen the full body. But to make this movement and all other Pilates exercises more effective, you must do them with control and precision.
It’s important to really extend your legs, no floppy legs. You must use your core to help stabilise your body, the work comes in the movement and the stability.
Pilates really is the most amazing booty workout!
Always merrymaking,
Emma + Carla
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