I saw the hashtag #beatwritersbutt on Instagram and I couldn’t resist participating. Writers spend a lot of time sitting on their butts, so how do we combat the dreaded writers’ butt? Well, with the best booty workout of course! I previously shared my favourite YouTube channels for free workouts and the best Jillian Michaels DVDs (many are lower body focused), but today we’ll dive a bit deeper.
Since I write for both my day job and side gig, it’s especially important for me to make sure I don’t live my life sitting on my butt. I pace during conference calls, walk Buster the boxer at lunch, and break a pointed sweat at least six days a week. I used to spend hours at the gym, but I’ve learned to train smarter rather than harder from the comfort of home and, when possible, outside.
To avoid putting real butts in your feed, I opted for chicken butts. If you want some steamier examples, click here, here, here and here. It’s also a great way to learn more about Sweet Redemption and my other books!
Home Gym Essentials
Here are my home gym essentials that replaced my gym membership:
- Yoga mat
- Yoga block
- Exercise ball
- Booty band
- Power block dumbbells (best investment I’ve ever made)
Best booty workout
I prefer strength training workouts and they are by far the best way to build a butt. However, I advocate balance for all things in life, so here are some of my favourite lower body focused workouts (strength training included):
HIIT
Strength
HIIT/Strength Combination
Pilates
What’s your favourite lower body workout?
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I hit submit too quickly! We also walk our dogs around our neighborhood twice a day. We miss working out at the gym, but we’re getting good cardio.
I found the gym a logistical pain. It seemed to take forever to get there, do a class, get home, shower…I felt like my night was gone! Working out at home in the morning is so much better for my lifestyle, though I definitely miss spin class, hot yoga and certain gym machines.
We tried the evenings, and it just didn’t work out well, no pun intended. I do miss the evening yoga classes I went to twice a week. We are going to do a home-workout set up eventually. Al wants to get a TRX system for our garage.
Fantastic post! I also pace during conference calls. I rarely sit at work anymore, thanks to the blessing of a standing desk! It’s revolutionized my work life, and I’ve seen so many physical and mental differences. I like to think it makes up for my hours in the car commuting every day!
I really want a sit stand desk or even a treadmill desk 🙂
Yes!
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