5 daily habits to build and tone your booty

Let’s get scientific for a second! When we talk about your butt, we are talking about three muscles (known as the glutes), including the gluteus maximus, the gluteus medius, and the gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus just happens to be the biggest of all three and be on the outermost layer, meaning it predominantly forms that round shape and the curved appearance of the bottom. 

So if we want to get that booty looking good, we need to focus on building up the gluteus maximus, toning the skin around it and reducing the fat layer on top. But this article isn’t about intense dieting or exercising. Instead, we are here to teach you five easy habits you can start to introduce into your everyday life that will give that booty the boost it needs.

1. Take a break from sitting. 

One of the primary functions of the gluteus maximus is to help you stand up from a sitting position, so what’s a better way to engage that booty than popping yourself up from your desk every now and then. Seeing as scientists are now recommending we get up from our chairs every 30 minutes, to reduce our risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and death (yes, that’s right), it seems like a healthy life habit to introduce. So this week, try setting a timer for every 30 minutes to get up and move around. Even better, maybe you can pop a few squats while you are at it.

2. Like your mama said, “Don’t slouch.”

You might think posture is all in the core, but you’d be wrong. In fact, the gluteus Maximus plays a huge roll in maintaining proper form and keeping the body upright. Try engaging it when you stand, straighten up that back and de-hunch those shoulders. You’ll look more confident and sexy doing it, and you’ll strengthen up that big, beautiful muscle all at the same time. It’s a win-win!

3. Take the stairs 

You’ve heard it before and you will hear it again, but the small things make a difference. If you don’t have time to work out every morning, finding ways to engage those muscles and elevate the heart rate at any possible chance is the next best thing. Did you know, being physically active will help reduce the appearance of cellulite on your booty by improving your circulation and firming up the skin? What’s more, the gluteus maximus is the primary antigravity muscle that enables you to climb that staircase, meaning every step up will help you to build a bigger, better booty.

4. Eat more protein

Some of you might know that the gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in your entire body, and what food group fuels muscle growth? Protein, of course. So it goes without saying that adding a quick morning protein shake to your routine will have you seeing the effects in no time. However, eating protein is more effective in conjunction with exercise and movement, so don’t forget the previous steps when adding this in. 

If you do exercise, the 30-45 minute post-workout window is the best time to get that shake in as it helps you rebuild muscle mass and get those booty gains.  

5. Last but not least, wear our D.I.W.O PRO pants!

We hate to brag….okay, that’s not entirely true. When you know you’ve done something good who doesn’t want to boast a little about it, and the D.I.W.O PRO technology is more than good. The D.I.W.O PRO fuses Freddy’s patented Dry In Wet Out Technology with the brand new Emana Technology: Rhodia Polyamide 6.6. This fabric is rich in bioactive minerals. What does that mean? Well, each time you wear it, these minerals soak into your skin, reducing imperfections and increasing elasticity. 

We told you they were easy, so what are you waiting for? It’s time to start changing those daily habits and getting that booty you always dreamed of.

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