I’ve been an avid exercise enthusiast for nearly 20 years yet I remain challenged when it comes to finding the most effective ways to control the size of one particular body part: my butt. As a lover of distance running it’s quite difficult, as doing so causes severe deflation of this body part, even though I regularly engage in structured resistance training.
As an exercise physiologist, I’ve worked with hundreds of women who have similar issues. If you’re reading this article, you’re likely one of them. Personally, after many years of denial, I’ve finally come to the realization that I have an extreme pear shape with a big butt – and it’s not going anywhere. I’m also one who has battled obesity and, therefore, will always be vulnerable to weight regain.
In light of these facts, I’ve made the ultimate decision to mentally embrace my butt and naturally thicker frame by dramatically changing up my exercise training program. I’ve given up the 30 plus mile weekly runs for a more balanced approach that incorporates targeted cardio and resistance exercises designed specifically for weight management and maximum gains in butt strength, tone, and size.
