Fitness

Fitness Tips — Secret to a No Effort Firm Butt

no effort hard assRegardless of age, being firm and fit is a trait that many aim for. In this quest, it may seem as though getting a firm butt is an impossible feat. No doubt, it isn’t the easiest thing to achieve, if you don’t know the way to go about it. In fact, with regular exercise, like walking or running and the secret to a no effort firm butt, you too can bare your bottom with pride.

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Aerobic Activity – What Counts?

Aerobic activity or “cardio” gets you breathing harder and your heart beating faster. From pushing a lawn mower, to taking a dance class, to biking to the store – all types of activities count. As long as you’re doing them at a moderate or vigorous intensity for at least 10 minutes at a time.

Intensity is how hard your body is working during aerobic activity.

How do you know if you’re doing light, moderate, or vigorous intensity aerobic activities?
For most people, light daily activities such as shopping, cooking, or doing the laundry doesn’t count toward the guidelines. Why? Your body isn’t working hard enough to get your heart rate up.
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