I want to talk to you about your bum!
Did you know that a good, strong pair of gluts is actually super important for the health of your back.
Most of us, given the choice, would like a toned bum, and to look good in our jeans, however, with all the chaos and emotions of this lockdown period a) it’s not priority one and b) sitting at home all day is not conducive to the sporty, healthy look.
But spending some time strengthening your bum could be a saving grace for future (or current) back pain .. plus the side effect of your bum feeling a bit pert is a much appreciated plus.
A good, strong bum supports the spine and keeps the pelvis stable which is pretty essential to keep up walking and moving properly and all the bits doing the right things. When the bum is weak it puts pressure on the low back to do all the work hold us upright.
Pilates helps you tone and strengthen your bum, which actually helps relieve lower back pain and support the whole spine, along with the help of abdominals. Pilates (both on the Mat and the Reformer) strengthen the abdominals too, of course.
Having a shapely bum might be nice, but having a strong bum makes you feel good, in balance and moves your body more efficiently, and this what is important. You don’t have to go mad but a bit of strength and tone in your gluts can really make the difference and Pilates can get you there.
A strong, supported spine keeps you young and, since we are younger for longer and we need our bodies to keep up with our full juicy lives it goes without saying .
“You are only as young as your spine is flexible” - Joesph Pilates
You can move with ease and grace when your hip area is balanced, and muscles are doing the right thing at the right time. The whole body is supported and you can do your things in flow, pain free and feeling fantastic.
Looking good in jeans is great, but being strong and feeling good in jeans even better.
Here is the second video in my fundamental series where I explain good technique and keys moves to get you the results your looking for..
And I’m feeeeling glut....bam bam baa bam baa baa bam bam ba bam
