Hip Exercises Build Sensational Tone And Definition In Your Hips"Hip" Ways to Exercise your Hips Hip exercises surprise me with the biggest bonus - none other than trimming down the size of my hips! I used to worry about the size of my hips which seems to get bigger by the day...... But after doing toning exercises for the hip plus a sensible weight loss diet that blasts away my hips' stubborn fat, giving me sleek, slim hips, I'm no more worrying. Instead, I'm ecstatic about my hips..... Most of us ladies know that our hip area is a "hardcore" part of our body to keep trim. This is especially so after child birth. The reason? Well, we're built to carry certain amount of fat in this area and to accumulate bigger fat stores in our hips during and after giving birth. So, to trim your hips, tone and exercise your hips consistently and also stick to a healthy weight loss diet, over a period of time. This winning combination will help you to achieve firm, slim hips. You'll look graceful and lean in your hip-hugging tight skirt and jean!
Surprise! There's actually no one muscle that makes up your hips - What is commonly referred to as hips are actually the hip bones located at the top part of your pelvis. The pelvis is bone, hence cannot be toned in any way. However, there are surrounding muscles that make up what are considered as your hips. They are :
Interesting, huh?
I'll show you effective hip exercises that tone these 3 groups of muscles to keep them in strong, good firm shapes. I start the hip program and in 8 weeks, I see great improvement in my hip muscle tone and strength.
Hip Exercise Routine 1: The Step and Hop This hip exercise works your butts and improves the overall look of your hips Getting Into Position Note: You need a high step to do this exercise. If you don't have, then use the stairs Stand up tall, face the step. Step unto the platform (for stairs, step up 2 stairs). The Exercise As you step, use your body's force to move you upward into a jump (i.e. do push-offs on your foot, bending the knee of the push-off leg to move yourself off the ground). Land back on the step, then place the other foot back on the floor. Do 12 repetitions on each foot. 2: Hip and Leg Raise This hip exercise slims down your hips! Getting Into Position Lie on left side on a mat. Raise torso, support your body with your left forearm. Tighten your abdominals. Bend both legs. The Exercise Raise top leg up and down (a height of about 8 -12 inches). Slowly lower the leg. Do 12 repetitions. Switch side and do the same. 3: Squat And Jump This hip exercise works powerfully on your butts as your body bent forward at the hip Getting Into Position Stand up straight, feet hip-width apart. Squat down to where your butts are just off the back of your heels. Touch your fingertips to the floor for balance. The Exercise Using both legs, push off and jump into the air. As you land, bend knees and lower yourself in a slow, controlled manner back to the starting position. Do 4 jumps in a row, then rest in the squat position. Then do 4 more jumps. 4: The Curl Up Getting Into Position Lie on your back on a mat, arms stretched back behind your head and legs stretched long before you. Now curve both hands, palms fisted and faced upwards, as if you were hanging onto a bar. The Exercise Curl your legs up and bring knees towards your face. Slowly lower legs back down to full length on the mat. Do 12 repetitions.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!..... You sure have gone through a hard routine of hip exercises! Never mind, all your hard work will pay off. In about 6 weeks, see your hips trim down to sensational shapes. Boy, aren't you looking delectable in your tight hugging jeans..... Perfect Body Blog | About Me/Contact Me | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer
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