Fitness Journey

[SCMandy]

Being an athlete growing up through high school I stayed fit and exercise regularly today.  As we all know we are our own worst critics so I look at myself and see imperfections, which is fine, but in an attempt to get past some of them I am looking to tone up.  I am happy with my upper body (stomach, chest, arms) and with my legs but I’m always looking to tone up and tighten my butt some.  It’s not bad I just want it to be a bit firmer.  I recently started yoga in hopes of that helping but does anyone have any other recommendations to target that specific area?

[Andy_K]

Single legged leg press. More glute isolation than using both legs, and helps even out imbalances. Split squats are good for similar reasons.

For something lighter, consider the rowing machine - but do NOT secure your feet in with the straps. This forces you to use your core and glutes to stabilise and return to neutral, which will work them a lot more than you'd think.

[SCMandy]

This is amazing feedback! Thank you so much.  Why have I never considered the rowing machine?!? 

[SCMandy]

Totally! 

Edited May 8, 2024 by SCMandy
Incorrect spelling

[Foxhall]

You ever played any racket sports?

Squash can be good- constant movement, change of direction,  stepping, bending, stretching and so on,

perhaps dont take it as serious as I though- where I will not sleep at night after losing a game.

[SCMandy]

7 hours ago, Foxhall said:

You ever played any racket sports?

Squash can be good- constant movement, change of direction,  stepping, bending, stretching and so on,

perhaps dont take it as serious as I though- where I will not sleep at night after losing a game.

I play tennis occasionally but that’s a good idea, I’ve never played squash before and I definitely won’t take it as seriously as you